Creep - STP Remastered - ABC LIVE

Описание: Stone Temple Pilots - Creep (Live on ABC In Concert, 1993)

This performance was recorded on July 2, 1993, at the Castaic Lake Amphitheatre in California for the late-night television series ABC "In Concert." This appearance took place as Stone Temple Pilots were transitioning from club act to arena headliners following the massive success of their debut album, Core.

Concert Facts: ABC In Concert 1993
The Venue: The show was filmed at an outdoor venue in Castaic Lake, north of Los Angeles. The set included other hits from the Core era, including "Wicked Garden" and "Plush."

Production Context: ABC "In Concert" was a pivotal platform for 90s alternative bands to reach a national audience. This specific footage is often cited by fans for capturing Scott Weiland’s early vocal precision and the band’s raw, unpolished energy before the heavy production of their later tours.

The Arrangement: Unlike the famous 1993 MTV Unplugged version which used acoustic guitars, this ABC performance features the full electric lineup, highlighting the song's transition from a moody, clean verse to the heavy, distorted chorus.

Song Facts and Lyric Meaning
"Creep" was released as the third single from the 1992 album Core. It reached number 2 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and became one of the defining anthems of the grunge era.

Lyrical Theme: Scott Weiland described the song as an exploration of "youth apathy" and the feeling of being an outsider. It captures the specific transition from adolescence to adulthood, characterized by self-doubt and the feeling of not fitting into social norms.

Musical Inspiration: Bassist Robert DeLeo wrote the music for "Creep" on an acoustic guitar. He has stated that he was trying to capture a vibe similar to Neil Young’s "Heart of Gold," utilizing a folk-inspired chord progression to create a sense of longing.

Key Lyrics: The refrain "I’m half the man I used to be" refers to the loss of self-confidence and the feeling of being diminished by one's own insecurities or the judgment of others.

The "Wounded Hand": The line "Take time with a wounded hand / 'Cause it likes to heal" serves as a metaphor for recovery from emotional trauma and the patience required to move past the "creep" identity.