Collectors praise the "Live and Loud" DVD for capturing the color palette of 1993—the washed-out stage blues, the flannel reds, and Kurt’s blonde hair. It avoids the "over-sharpened" look of the 2013 Blu-ray.
Why does a collector seek out the version? Nirvana Live And Loud -MTV1993- -DVD 5-
The official Live and Loud DVD (Catalog #GEFR-12458-9) was released on September 24, 2007. Most retail copies were to accommodate the full concert + bonus features. However, certain promotional copies, advanced screening discs, and international region pressings (specifically PAL versions for Australia and parts of Asia) utilized DVD-5 . Collectors praise the "Live and Loud" DVD for
To understand the DVD, you have to understand the night. By late 1993, Nirvana was the biggest band in the world, but they were fracturing. In Utero had just been released—a deliberately abrasive response to the polished Nevermind . MTV expected hits; Kurt Cobain gave them screams. The official Live and Loud DVD (Catalog #GEFR-12458-9)
For years, fans relied on grainy VHS recordings of the original MTV broadcast. The search for the version represents the quest for the highest possible quality of the uncut broadcast. While
It lacks the extra soundcheck performances (“Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam,” etc.) and high-definition remastering found on the 2013 release. But for purists seeking the original MTV experience, the DVD 5 is the most accurate, unaltered document.