MTV Unplugged: Season 9
The ninth season of MTV Unplugged continues the acclaimed music series format established in nineteen eighty-nine, where top artists and rising stars in the industry perform acoustic versions of their songs. Major pop music talents play their biggest hits during this season without the benefit of electronic instruments, utilizing only basic acoustic ones. This acoustic approach often produces a dramatically different
Season 9 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series features top artists and rising industry stars performing acoustic versions of their songs.
- Major pop music talents play their biggest hits without the benefit of electronic instruments.
- Performers use only basic acoustic instruments during the concerts.
- The musical format produces a dramatically different sound for the songs as they are performed.
Season overview
The ninth season of MTV Unplugged continues the acclaimed music series format established in nineteen eighty-nine, where top artists and rising stars in the industry perform acoustic versions of their songs. Major pop music talents play their biggest hits during this season without the benefit of electronic instruments, utilizing only basic acoustic ones. This acoustic approach often produces a dramatically different sound for the songs as they are performed in the concert series. The documented performances showcase the musical arrangements and stripped-down style characteristic of the program.
Episode Guide
Season 9 Progress Shield
Björk - Live 'n' Loud
Feb 22, 1998 · 45 min
Famous singer and performer Björk makes a second short appearance at MTV Unplugged in New York. This is under the title Live 'n' Loud. Recorded: 2/22/1998 In New York at MTV Studio
Alanis Morissette
Sep 18, 1999 · 45 min
Alanis Morissette didn't have any material to release at the end of 2001 so she accepted an offer of MTV to do this unplugged session. She immediately released the CD of this conce