Director (who also directed the official "Smells Like Teen Spirit" video) handled the filming. Using a mix of stage-mounted cameras and handheld shots, Kerslake captures the kinetic energy of the band.
The date was —Halloween night. Nirvana had released Nevermind just a week earlier on September 24. At the time of this recording, the world did not yet know what was about to hit it. "Smells Like Teen Spirit" had just been released as a single a month prior, and while it was gaining traction on college radio, it had not yet detonated the pop culture landscape. Nirvana - Live at the Paramount -DVD NTSC-
The Live at the Paramount setlist is legendary for its pacing. Over 18 tracks and roughly 75 minutes, the band tears through the best of Nevermind , beloved cuts from Bleach , and a taste of what was to come on Incesticide . Director (who also directed the official "Smells Like
Filmed with multiple cameras, the footage is surprisingly polished for a rock show from the early 90s, yet it retains the gritty, sweaty aesthetic synonymous with the grunge movement. The lighting is moody, often bathing Kurt Cobain in stark whites and deep reds, emphasizing his isolation even while the crowd roars in front of him. Nirvana had released Nevermind just a week earlier