--- product_id: 1623173 title: "Nirvana: MTV Unplugged in New York" price: "₹ 3946" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/1623173-nirvana-mtv-unplugged-in-new-york store_origin: IN region: India --- # Nirvana: MTV Unplugged in New York **Price:** ₹ 3946 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Nirvana: MTV Unplugged in New York - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 3946 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/1623173-nirvana-mtv-unplugged-in-new-york) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description NIRVANA UNPLUGGED IN NEW YORK Review: Essential, and not just for fans - Thanks to the legal hijinks that dragged on long after Kurt Cobain's death, anything Nirvana-related was put on hold. After the legal resolution a couple of years ago, a 3-cd set of unreleased recordings saw the light of day ( With The Lights Out ), not to mention the obligatory "best of" ( Nirvana ). Now finally comes the somewhat legendary "MTV Unplugged" show. This set still draws some mixed reactions, even if most fans agree it's brilliant. Taped just months before Cobain's suicide, it's both startingly raw and disturbingly planned, with the band playing amongst candles and flowers (stargazer lilies, to be precise)--more than a few people noted it seemed like a funeral, and indeed that's the way Cobain intended it. Other details that stand out include the fact that while most of the band sit propped on wooden stools, Cobain sits in what appears to be a standard swiveling office chair ("I have very bad posture," indeed!) and the presence of ex-Germ (and future Foo Fighter) Pat Smear, who backs Cobain up as a second guitarist. Anyway, for all its emblamatic status, "Unplugged" also gave a somewhat false impression of the band, and Cobain in particular. Instead of the decidedly plugged in punk the band was known for, Cobain was transformed into a pained-looking, cardigan sweater wearing ghost warbling about how Jesus didn't want him for a sunbeam. Another MTV broadcast, taped just a few months before "Unplugged" the suitably-named "Live and Loud" show, could restore the balance somewhat, but of course it hasn't been officially released on DVD yet. Nevertheless, "Unplugged" retains an almost atavistic hold on the viewer, and is still one of the most intense musical performances ever broadcast on television. Instead of a basic acoustic run-through of their hits, the band used the opportunity to put a new spin on some of their album tracks. The songs "Polly" and "Dumb" were pretty much unplugged before, but in the context of this show became brillianty-etched character studies. The main character, however, was always Cobain, and his songs constant references to death and alienation became all the more chilling here. "Unplugged" is, therefore, something of an audiovisual suicide note. No suicide note has been as exhilerating as this one, though. If you never believed in the concept of catharsis, this might chance your mind. The band also used the show to highlight some of their own favorite music, and five of the songs here are covers, all of them given new life by their inclusion here. David Bowie's "The Man Who Sold the World" now seems like Cobain speaking from his grave, even if he wasn't dead yet. The tradional ballad "Jesus Doesn't Want Me for a Sunbeam" was performed by one of Cobain's favorite bands, The Vaselines, but this version was both tribute and personal statement. Three songs from Meat Puppets II , with Chris and Kurt Kirkwood from that band joining in, also seemed handpicked for their metaphorical content, most notably the damnation-themed "Lake of Fire." What makes this DVD more than just a keepsake is the fact that the entire performance, complete with between song banter and mistakes, are included, as well as the original broadcast version. The uncut "Unplugged" also has 14 songs, compared with the broadcast version's 12. Of course, all the songs can be found on the CD version ( MTV Unplugged in New York ), but now it's available in full 5.1 glory (and done remarkably well, I might add). The long version also includes a very brief, abortive version of "Sweet Home Alabama," done as "the Brothers Meat" (as Cobain says) were setting up. While the retrospective documentary also included here is disapointinly light on information, it does include a short clip of Sonic Youth's Lee Renaldo, who was at the taping. So while this is pretty much essential for fans, even the curious will want to check this out. Hopefully, some of Nirvana's electric performances will be released soon, but this is still a unique performance that easily transcends the era when it was done. Review: Something in the Way - This has always been a classic set by Nirvana. Moody and foreshadowing, but still a vintage performance :) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Contributor | Nirvana | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,237 Reviews | | Format | AC-3, Color, DTS Surround Sound, Dolby, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Surround Sound | | Genre | rock-music | | Language | English | | Runtime | 1 hour and 42 minutes | ## Product Details - **Contributor:** Nirvana - **Format:** AC-3, Color, DTS Surround Sound, Dolby, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Surround Sound - **Genre:** rock-music - **Initial release date:** 2007-11-20 - **Language:** English ## Images ![Nirvana: MTV Unplugged in New York - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71iVyzYvjUL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Essential, and not just for fans *by S***R on December 3, 2007* Thanks to the legal hijinks that dragged on long after Kurt Cobain's death, anything Nirvana-related was put on hold. After the legal resolution a couple of years ago, a 3-cd set of unreleased recordings saw the light of day ( With The Lights Out ), not to mention the obligatory "best of" ( Nirvana ). Now finally comes the somewhat legendary "MTV Unplugged" show. This set still draws some mixed reactions, even if most fans agree it's brilliant. Taped just months before Cobain's suicide, it's both startingly raw and disturbingly planned, with the band playing amongst candles and flowers (stargazer lilies, to be precise)--more than a few people noted it seemed like a funeral, and indeed that's the way Cobain intended it. Other details that stand out include the fact that while most of the band sit propped on wooden stools, Cobain sits in what appears to be a standard swiveling office chair ("I have very bad posture," indeed!) and the presence of ex-Germ (and future Foo Fighter) Pat Smear, who backs Cobain up as a second guitarist. Anyway, for all its emblamatic status, "Unplugged" also gave a somewhat false impression of the band, and Cobain in particular. Instead of the decidedly plugged in punk the band was known for, Cobain was transformed into a pained-looking, cardigan sweater wearing ghost warbling about how Jesus didn't want him for a sunbeam. Another MTV broadcast, taped just a few months before "Unplugged" the suitably-named "Live and Loud" show, could restore the balance somewhat, but of course it hasn't been officially released on DVD yet. Nevertheless, "Unplugged" retains an almost atavistic hold on the viewer, and is still one of the most intense musical performances ever broadcast on television. Instead of a basic acoustic run-through of their hits, the band used the opportunity to put a new spin on some of their album tracks. The songs "Polly" and "Dumb" were pretty much unplugged before, but in the context of this show became brillianty-etched character studies. The main character, however, was always Cobain, and his songs constant references to death and alienation became all the more chilling here. "Unplugged" is, therefore, something of an audiovisual suicide note. No suicide note has been as exhilerating as this one, though. If you never believed in the concept of catharsis, this might chance your mind. The band also used the show to highlight some of their own favorite music, and five of the songs here are covers, all of them given new life by their inclusion here. David Bowie's "The Man Who Sold the World" now seems like Cobain speaking from his grave, even if he wasn't dead yet. The tradional ballad "Jesus Doesn't Want Me for a Sunbeam" was performed by one of Cobain's favorite bands, The Vaselines, but this version was both tribute and personal statement. Three songs from Meat Puppets II , with Chris and Kurt Kirkwood from that band joining in, also seemed handpicked for their metaphorical content, most notably the damnation-themed "Lake of Fire." What makes this DVD more than just a keepsake is the fact that the entire performance, complete with between song banter and mistakes, are included, as well as the original broadcast version. The uncut "Unplugged" also has 14 songs, compared with the broadcast version's 12. Of course, all the songs can be found on the CD version ( MTV Unplugged in New York ), but now it's available in full 5.1 glory (and done remarkably well, I might add). The long version also includes a very brief, abortive version of "Sweet Home Alabama," done as "the Brothers Meat" (as Cobain says) were setting up. While the retrospective documentary also included here is disapointinly light on information, it does include a short clip of Sonic Youth's Lee Renaldo, who was at the taping. So while this is pretty much essential for fans, even the curious will want to check this out. Hopefully, some of Nirvana's electric performances will be released soon, but this is still a unique performance that easily transcends the era when it was done. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Something in the Way *by J***Z on July 25, 2026* This has always been a classic set by Nirvana. Moody and foreshadowing, but still a vintage performance :) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ MTV sure did take their time....but it was worth the wait! *by B***O on November 28, 2007* This is absolutely the best music DVD I've ever seen. Picture quality is great, and (obviously) more importantly, the sound is incredible. I've played this on my laptop, and in my DVD player at home with 5.1 surround, and it sounds great in both places. MTV did a fantastic job putting this together. Not only do you get the MTV broadcast, but you also get the entire show, without editing, from song to song, and it's really cool to see how Kurt was interacting with the crowd, Krist and Dave, and the guest musicians he had on the show. The MTV News "Bare Witness" segment was really neat too. You see people involved with the concert, whether it be fans or the MTV producers behind the scenes, and they lend some really valuable insight into that very special evening in NYC. I think even if you are not a Nirvana fan or a Kurt Cobain fan (how can you not be a fan, though?), this DVD is a great purchase. For $12, you cannot find a better value for what you get in terms of quality. Also, this was the most historic concert of the 90's, as just a few months later, Cobain's life was ended. This intimate look into that special night that so few shared with the band is really worthwhile. ## Frequently Bought Together - Nirvana: MTV Unplugged in New York - Unplugged - Music Bank - The Videos --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/1623173-nirvana-mtv-unplugged-in-new-york](https://www.desertcart.in/products/1623173-nirvana-mtv-unplugged-in-new-york) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-10-17*