Korn - Unplugged

VR3
VR3 Posts: 28,775
edited May 2010 in Music & Movies
Yes, if you clicked this thread with interest.

Korn has lost its collective mind. They are releasing a live, UNPLUGGED album.

Yes, this means they are pulling out the acoustics, Johnathon Davis IS singing, and Amy Lee is tagging along for some of the ride.

Lets not stop there, lets pull out the orchestra.

February 20th. Im buying it.

HAHA

Can't wait.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAuy0-5W94g
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  • noimposse
    noimposse Posts: 264
    edited January 2007
    Amy Lee ruined it.


    Will never compare to the Alice in Chains Unplugged CD....one of the best ever.
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  • Refefer
    Refefer Posts: 1,280
    edited January 2007
    Korn unplugged? Seriously?

    It was always my opinion they needed distortion to sound good.
    Lovin that music year after year.

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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited January 2007
    It was always my opinion they needed talent to sound good. Unfortunately none was ever found in their can of KoRn. :(

    :p
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited January 2007
    I will check it out....

    it`s a real meter of talent when you take all the electronic help away from the musicians, and tell them to just play on the Natch..!!

    Alice was cool !
    These guy`s might suprise ya also..

    ya just never know..!!
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited January 2007
    Alice in Chains had very good musicians. Jerry Cantrell is an outstanding guitarist. Korn on the other hand. Eh.

    But then the least talented band of all time, Nirvana, pulled off a pretty succesful unplugged session. Although their music is so simple its hard not to play it.
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited January 2007
    Refefer wrote:
    It was always my opinion they needed distortion to sound good.
    I thought they needed the distortion to mask their lack of playing ability.

    I'll give it a listen but mainly for the comedy side of things.
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  • noimposse
    noimposse Posts: 264
    edited January 2007
    MacLeod wrote:
    But then the least talented band of all time, Nirvana, pulled off a pretty succesful unplugged session.


    I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought Nirvana was overrated and got credit for things they didn't deserve. Apparently a member killing their self makes the music better.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited January 2007
    Actually, if I`m not mistakin....wasn`t the drummer for Nervana, the lead singer for The Foo Fighters..

    That guy has talent !

    great drummer, singer, songwriter...

    The rest of turdvana sucks !
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  • Refefer
    Refefer Posts: 1,280
    edited January 2007
    beardog03 wrote:
    Actually, if I`m not mistakin....wasn`t the drummer for Nervana, the lead singer for The Foo Fighters..

    That guy has talent !

    great drummer, singer, songwriter...

    The rest of turdvana sucks !

    With respect to Nirvana, they were by far the most influential band of the 90's. Sure, their songs were simple to play, but when has that ever been a caveat to be considered great? Lyrically, the guy was a genius and the music was supposed to be additive to them without being distracting.

    They reshaped the entire world of music with their release of Nevermind.

    Am I fan of their music? Not particularly, but I'm willing to give credit where it's due. I far prefer Pearl Jam, Alice and Chains, and other Post-grunge music groups over Nirvana, but I certainly wouldn't overrate them.
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  • wodom1
    wodom1 Posts: 1,054
    edited January 2007
    I have no desire to hear how awful this will be.
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited January 2007
    Refefer wrote:
    With respect to Nirvana, they were by far the most influential band of the 90's. Sure, their songs were simple to play, but when has that ever been a caveat to be considered great? Lyrically, the guy was a genius and the music was supposed to be additive to them without being distracting.

    They reshaped the entire world of music with their release of Nevermind.

    Am I fan of their music? Not particularly, but I'm willing to give credit where it's due. I far prefer Pearl Jam, Alice and Chains, and other Post-grunge music groups over Nirvana, but I certainly wouldn't overrate them.

    I agree with this. They were the ones single handedly responsible for killing the hair bands and ushered in the grunge style but that had absoultey nothing to do with their talent. They just happened to appeal to the kids that were tired of the 80's fashions.

    Other than that, their music was painfully simple.

    Ironically tho, the other grunge bands were rich with talent. Soundgarden, Peral Jam and Alice in Chains all had excellent musicians and well written music.

    As for Dave Grohl, yeah he's making some solid music now but as a drummer, Im here to tell ya, his stuff with Nirvana was very weak.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,775
    edited January 2007
    No love for Korn eh... ah well. Im looking forwards to it.
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited January 2007
    I'll pass. Nirvana and Alice in Chains' sessions were great, but I'll pass on Korn. I like their music just fine, but I don't want to hear it unplugged. This coming from the man that bought Jay-Z unplugged. What the hell was I thinking?
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited January 2007
    I dig a lot of Korns stuff. Just not unplugged. Theyre great with heavy **** guitars and wild vocals. It aint gonna sound the same on acoustic guitars.
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  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited January 2007
    Huge Korn fan, but damn, how many songs is Amy Lee going to ruin.:eek:

    Best acoustic set i have ever heard is Seether, One Cold Night. It sounds awesome in the HomeTheater. A band that just doesn't make a bad song.
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited January 2007
    In reference to Nirvana - unless you were in high school or college at the time, it is really difficult to comprehend just how large that cultural paradigm shift really was.

    Everything changed, everywhere; virtually overnight with the release of Nevermind. Sure most of it was superficial, but that sort of influence is hard to deny due to its unbelievable scope. Fashion, radio, literature, attitudes, personalities, priorities, belief systems -- all of it did a direct 180 among that age bracket. It was like everyone was given a fresh slate to work with, and many, many kids ran with it.
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  • Toka78
    Toka78 Posts: 192
    edited January 2007
    The only time I want to see Korn unplugged is when they are hooked up to life support.
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited March 2007
    Alice in Chains Unplugged is one of the best reference unplugged shows!

    I finally heard Freak on a Leash today along with Amy Lee and all I have to say is, "WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAA!!"

    They cant be serious! This is the most laughable attempt at music Ive ever seen this side of rap!

    The worst part is toward the end where you have Lee yelling thru the whole thing while Pavarotti occasionally yells "GO".

    My God this is awful! Even worse than Nirvana's.

    Im still a fan of Korn but not of this.
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  • m00npie
    m00npie Posts: 697
    edited March 2007
    Speaking of Seether as mentioned earlier.... Nirvana...

    Listen to song # 2 (Remedy) on Karma and Effect and tell me that it does not sound like Kurt Cobain singing. Not a bash on Seether as I have Disclaimer & Karma and love them both. It's more of a comparison of the singers than anything.
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  • 66chevyIISS
    66chevyIISS Posts: 857
    edited October 2007
    scottvamp wrote: »

    Best acoustic set i have ever heard is Seether, One Cold Night. It sounds awesome in the HomeTheater. A band that just doesn't make a bad song.

    Totally agree, by far my fav acoustic album. I still watch the dvd/listen to the cd a few times a month.

    Sorry to digup old an thread, but I was searching to see who else had an interest in Seether and had to comment on this. :D
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  • hypertone
    hypertone Posts: 150
    edited October 2007
    MacLeod wrote: »

    My God this is awful! Even worse than Nirvana's.

    Nirvana's Unplugged in New York was excellent. :eek:
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited October 2007
    hypertone wrote: »
    Nirvana's Unplugged in New York was excellent. :eek:
    I enjoyed Nirvana's as well. If you thought that was awful, don't buy the box set.
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  • shadowofnight
    shadowofnight Posts: 2,735
    edited October 2007
    Korn was fine on CD...my nephew asked if I wanted to go with him to see them in concert...I went...not impressed with them live. Now Alice in Chains live was pure entertainment from start to finish...Down in a hole gave me goosebumps live...awesome. Never had the chance to see Nirvana
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited October 2007
    If Kiss can do unplugged, I'm sure Korn can too.
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited October 2007
    Godsmack SACD unplugged, blows all of them away.
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  • Poee7R
    Poee7R Posts: 904
    edited May 2010
    I know it's an old thread and all.

    But I really dig this album. Im a huge fan of loud bands going unplugged, Nirvana, Staind, AIC, Seether, etc. I wouldnt say this is the best of the bunch, but its damn good and a decent recording to boot.

    If you're even somewhat a fan I would recommend giving this a spin. And yes Amy Lee did screw up one track (almost as bad as she ruined Broken, which is awesome in its original form), but Robert Smith more than made up for it.


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