Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit - Live Orchestra & Choir Version

Classical crossover phenomenon as seen on America's Got Talent.

This is a live recording of Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit by the Cinematic Pop Orchestra and Choir. Featuring McKenna Breinholt.

Credits:

Soloist: McKenna Breinholt (16 yrs. old)
Conductor/Arranger: Rob Gardner
Cinematic Pop Choir and Orchestra

Recorded live at the Mesa Arts Center, Mesa AZ, June 8, 2015 by Richard Talbot.

Filmed by Cameron Trejo Films.

Lyrics available via Closed Caption subtitles.

[JimKindredIBC]

It is incredible to watch my 16 year old granddaughter have the poise and confidence to stand in front of 140+ seasoned professionals and belt this out.  #proudgrandfather

[mjfindlay]

Love her voice. So nice to hear a lower range voice. Sounds awesome.

[marks]

This is how to introduce classical instruments to modern kids, as this is very good.

[TSL]

I just imagine a dark stage with this opening, then Kurt, Krist, and Dave going hard!!

[matthewalford]

When placed into an orchestra you realize that Nirvana and Kurt were musical masters. SLTS fits gorgeously into to orchestra platform. It just works. You know where else Nirvana Folk music.

[agostocobain]

When you hear covers like this, you can really hear the genius of this song

[dharmabum]

I have always considered this one of the greatest songs ever written. Not because of the lyrics but in spite of them. Not because of it's musical beauty but in spite of musical beauty itself. It has always felt real. Resonating. Not some artists attempt to capture a period but rather a period in time capturing an artist. I suppose when one experiences great suffering one can express it better than others. The orchestre version lets us realize that this is classic. Thank you Kurt Cobain!

[matthewalford]

This could so be a James Bond opening song....

[eyre]

So touching...Kurt would be so proud...his music lives still in so many ways in the hearts of millions of his fans worldwide

[papasmurf]

Such a beautiful rendition of this song. A true masterpiece.

[ishanafondekar]

You know the song is good when it sounds good with all sorts of instruments. It shows that grunge rock is incredibly versatile when done right. Kurt Cobain was a genius and nothing less to have created this

[OdinOfficialEmcee]

Literal chills. Didn't know this song would work so well with this arrangment

[rontroy]

No matter how many times I hear her sing, it affects me in a wonderful way. Her beautiful voice combined with great arrangements and musicians. She is very special!

[luismanuel]

her voice & interpretation are absolutely amazing ...

[YosefTesfaye]

This song can be played in any type of music genre and it’s still sounds great that tells you how good the sound is behind smells like teen spirit, and this is a wonderful piece

[brokentombot]

Now I know it's "hello, hello, how low". Always thought it was just a funny accented "hello" at the end.

[timfronimos]

If there was an entire concert of this music I would buy it.

Thank you for posting.

[clea_cj]

When the chorus kicked in I got instant chills. Amazing

[DD-vtoh]

I can listen different versions of this song all day.

[JenkyBoom]

that voice is so damn clear. very crisp. she's great.