Nirvana
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In the Buddhist system of religion, the final emancipation ofthe soul from transmigration, and consequently a beatificenfrachisement from the evils of wordly existence, as by annihilationor absorption into the divine. See Buddhism.
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The true meaning of a Grunge band
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One of the Best bands of all time. They delayed the domination of rap and pop for a few years and allowed rock to regain it's title.
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I'm reading these definitions and I thought I had to do one of my own. Most of 'em are by people who've only heard a the
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A term used in Hinduism, the native religion of India and third largest religion in the world behind Christianity and Islam. Hinduists believe that a person reincarnates until they achieve an understanding of the relationship between God(known by Bhrama or Atman) and man. The state at which this is achieved is known as nirvana, and person who has achieved this is known as a guru. It is believed that once nirvana is achieved, a person will achieve the aftelife, rather than reincarnating.
A term used by Budhists to describe the ultimate state of enlightment in which the soul is free from all worldly possessions. Derived from the Hinduist phrase.
A state of total bliss or happiness.
A popular rock band of the same name from the late 80s and early 90s featuring Kurt Cobain (1967-1994)
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a. one of the best f---ing bands ever in existence
b. freedom from suffering
c. a state of mind in which worldly possesions and suffering are no longer in existance
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The best band ever. How ironic that apathetic Kurt Cobain could inspire so many. They saved the music industry from racist bands like Guns and Roses, from bands worried more on their look and how much money they'll make than on the soul of the music. If Kurt was still alive none of us would have to go through the torture of bling-bling rappers or meaningless good charlotte.
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A band often claimed to be over rated by idiots who don't recognize talent (most commonly Nu-Metal fans, hip hop fans, etc.) Put an end to shitty music for a few years, but then it inevitably returned when Cobain comitted suicide.
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Simply the best thing ever, whether it be the band or spiritual enlightenment
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Nirvana is a Hindi word, but it is not where [Hindus] go after making it through reincarnations. That is a common mistake. In Hinduism, [Moksha] is the equivalent of Heaven.
The highest state of [spiritual enlightenment] and the goal of most Buddhists.
The most popular grunge band of all time.
My name.
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In Buddhism the state of release from the bondage of Karma and rebirth where desire and lust have been ceased to have power and no renewal of existence will take place after death. To gain Nirvana was the goal which the Buddha set before his followers as a supreme end to their efforts and longings. The northern school of Buddhist teaching has interpreted Nirvana to mean an actual paradise of existance after death attained as the reward of a saintly life on earth.
Nirvana is also a band. The core of the band Nirvana was Kurt Cobain, lead guitarist and vocalist, and [Krist Novoselic], bass player. After going through many many different name changes and member changes, Kurt and [Krist] met Chad Channing, who became their drummer for their debut album. Some of the other notable people that were in the band, or its earliest incarnations, were [Buzz Osbourne] and Dale Crover of the Melvins and Danny Peters of Mudhoney, among others.
Nirvana recorded their Bleach album for about , a dark, crunching album containing simple, guitar driven like [Negative Creep] and School as well as more sophisticated songs like About a Girl, and a modified version of Shocking Blues [Love Buzz]. It was released in June of 89 by [Sub Pop] records. After recording, Nirvana went on tour after the addition of guitarist Jason [Everman]. Jason was added because Kurt wasnt sure he could handle singing and playing guitar at the same time. Jason also helped contribute quite a bit of the money to record the debut LP.
After touring and and looking for another label, Nirvana was bought out of their two year contract by [DGC], David [Geffens] record label. They recorded their Nevermind album in May of 91 at Smart Studios in Madison, Wisconsin. It was released on [September 13], 1991 and went platinum in about three weeks, mostly due to the song Smells Like Teen Spirit, which has been labeled as the anthem of generation X.
After a massive tour in support of Nevermind, Nirvana came back to the states. A collection of B-sides and rarities, called [Incesticide] was released, and sold well despite very little fanfare. After touring constantly, Nirvana once again returned to the studios in March of 1993 to record their long-awaited new album, [In Utero].
Originally, DGC was not pleased with the album at all. Their [first comment] upon hearing the recording was, Nice demos. When can we expect to hear the finished album? They thought that it had no commercial value at all, and would let Nirvanas fans down after the slick, radio friendly Nevermind album. A few of the songs were later remixed or rerecorded, but the majority of the album stayed the same. One of the reasons why it may not have sounded quite as great as Nevermind is that In Utero was recorded in two weeks. Most of the vocals were [done in one] day, with the help of a lot of cough syrup, and a lot of the songs were recorded in one take. It was also plagued with problems regarding [Krists] bass playing, which was frequently inaudible.
But, after working out their difficulties with their company, In Utero was released on September 14, 1993 in the United Kingdom. Due to an unforseen delay, it was released in the United States on [September 21], 1993. The foreign version also contained a secret track, [Gallons of Rubbing Alcohol Flow Through the Strip]. It was labeled as a Deflated American Dollar Purchase Incentive Track, and is now available on bootlegs and import CDs only.
Nirvana returned to the road, playing in the states and overseas. On January 8, 1994 Nirvana played their final American show in Seattle, Washington. They then toured Europe, playing their last show on March 1 in Munich, Germany.
After returning to the United States, Kurt Cobain dissapeared after jumping the wall at the Exodus rehabilitation clinic, where he was undergoing rehab for a heroin addiction. Several days later, on April 8, his body was found by an electrician at his house in Seattle, Washington. Kurt had been dead for several days, the victim of a self inflicted gunshot wound. He left a suicide note near his body, explaning why he had killed himself. Fans still didnt accept his death, and many havent still.
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