I too chose the obscure lifestyle leaving a band in the mid 90's. So close to a record deal in LA. Having played music since I was 14 but left at 24 to get married and start a family. I am torn seeing other friends "Make It" in the business doing well yet their families have suffered due to the endless time away from them. I still write and record but nowhere near the success I dream of. Thank you sharing your perspective.
Truly! I too put things away to be a father. Had some moderate success, opening for a few musical heros. I still play and record @home, but i am glad i made this choice. Others who were my peers "made it" and just dont sound or looked fullfilled, when we speak nowadays! I always wanted to play music for expression anyhow. With tech/internet, everyone can make a tiny studio and do what they like (definitely a edge considering our tascam 4 track tape recorder) Or, as Uncle Al said, " some were born to suckseed, and others to suckeggs" Make of it what you will! I appreciate your comment!
Thank you for sharing your perspective as well! I am also a father, and nothing is more important to me than doing right by my kids. Life is way too complex to have a "right" or "wrong" answer about life choices. I would love to learn more about your story. What bands were in your circle?
Success wear many different outfits for different people. This channel is often about the price of success and the sacrifice it demands of most. Thanks for watching!
Nice job. Always wondered about Hiro and why he left when he did. I love his contributions to the early SG. It's really good, gritty stuff. Thanks, man!
The bass player after Hiro, Jason Everman, also quit music not long after leaving Soundgarden, but he joined the military and became a highly respected Special Forces member.
Thanks. I am familiar with Everman and his story. He is also a fascinating character. His personality is more flashy I feel than Yamamoto. Joining the special forces is not exactly tuning your back on a life of excitement, risk and adrenaline :)
Absolute legend of Seattle,his time in Soundgarden lift up this amazing band! Hiro shows his madness in Circle of Power,only song ever when Chris doesnt sang! I think Kim never accept Hiro exit, without him Thiayl lost his punk heavy track! Fact Badmotorfinger is a opus magnum of Soundgarden,im sure mostly records have been compose before Hiro left,in my opinion Badmotorfinger is one of most important albums in history of music
I am sure it was hard on Kim. They were childhood friends. As a three-piece they were a majority-minority band which is amazing. I feel like Hiro was the one who drove Thayil early on. It is ironic and extraoridinary that out of the two it was Yamamoto who stepped away.
I got to see SG with Hiro back in the late 80’s, when they opened for Voivod in D.C. At one point between songs, he poured a full beer over his bass amp, then played the next song.
Yes. It was a surprisingly level headed decision. I have so much respect. My favorite thing about his story is how much he still loves playing music. So many people who made it get burnt out. They lose their passion. He got to hold on to his for life - he gave himself an amazing gift.
I discovered Truly through the process of making this video and was blown away! I just heard a few songs - I will definitely check out the entire album. Thanks for the recommendation.
About future star bands musicians,Jerry Cantrell after late of his mother he become homeless,so Layne Staley fresh meet a friend let him stay in place secretly occupied.....when in day time Layne regularly work there
Thank you for brining it up. I must admit that Alice In Chains are a bit of a blind spot for me. I am planning to dive in Layne's story because I am aware he is definitely one of the big Silent Echoes this channel is all about. I am looking forward to learning more about the story and listening to more of the music.
Similar on one hand but very different on another. I watched Everman's interview on Joe Rogan and heard his TED talk. I might dive deeper into his story in a future video.
What an obnoxious comment. 😂 There are plenty of people who think their early material is their best material and Badmotorfinger is where they sold out.
@hackchewspit1956 Krist wrote excellent bass lines, had very solid timing, added levity to the group in interviews, etc. They were extremely successful with Krist in the group, so I wouldn't suggest he was any sort of clown. And it didn't seem like Kurt was really into sharing songwriting duties anyhow. He might have made mention of it, but his actions show otherwise.
Christ died for our sins and rose again the third day. Trust in the blood of Jesus to pay for your sins to be saved. The god of this world is the devil and controls all politics and religion especially the Catholic Church as counterfeit Christianity. He may have walked away because he saw the wickedness in control of the music industry.
I'm not even really a fan, just a curious onlooker who likes human stories - but I think you're right. If you are a real fan of anyone you have to start at the top.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I wasn't familiar with their stories. I'll look more into them. SoundGarden was fine without him obviously and you might be right that they might have not reached the level of success they did had he stayed. Speculations are pointless though. We can't know. If by "it" you mean the rock n' roll life style you might be right - if you are talking about musical talent and passion I wholeheartedly disagree.
I too chose the obscure lifestyle leaving a band in the mid 90's. So close to a record deal in LA. Having played music since I was 14 but left at 24 to get married and start a family. I am torn seeing other friends "Make It" in the business doing well yet their families have suffered due to the endless time away from them. I still write and record but nowhere near the success I dream of. Thank you sharing your perspective.
Truly! I too put things away to be a father. Had some moderate success, opening for a few musical heros.
I still play and record @home, but i am glad i made this choice. Others who were my peers "made it" and just dont sound or looked fullfilled, when we speak nowadays!
I always wanted to play music for expression anyhow. With tech/internet, everyone can make a tiny studio and do what they like (definitely a edge considering our tascam 4 track tape recorder)
Or, as Uncle Al said, " some were born to suckseed, and others to suckeggs"
Make of it what you will! I appreciate your comment!
I just heard that Hiros band was called "Truly"!!!
I was just using the word... but then later on the story unfolded! Crazy
Thank you for sharing your perspective as well! I am also a father, and nothing is more important to me than doing right by my kids. Life is way too complex to have a "right" or "wrong" answer about life choices. I would love to learn more about your story. What bands were in your circle?
Success wear many different outfits for different people. This channel is often about the price of success and the sacrifice it demands of most. Thanks for watching!
Glad you showed up in my feed, thanks!
So am I! I am just starting out and am trying to produce better content. I'm grateful for your time.
Nice job. Always wondered about Hiro and why he left when he did. I love his contributions to the early SG. It's really good, gritty stuff. Thanks, man!
Thank you for watching! I appreciate your support!
Great topic, great vid, well done sir, ya got my sub
Much appreciated sir! So glad you enjoyed it an sticking around for more :)
The bass player after Hiro, Jason Everman, also quit music not long after leaving Soundgarden, but he joined the military and became a highly respected Special Forces member.
Thanks. I am familiar with Everman and his story. He is also a fascinating character. His personality is more flashy I feel than Yamamoto. Joining the special forces is not exactly tuning your back on a life of excitement, risk and adrenaline :)
I'd never heard any of that before. Good stuff.
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
There goes my hero
*Hiro
Absolute legend of Seattle,his time in Soundgarden lift up this amazing band! Hiro shows his madness in Circle of Power,only song ever when Chris doesnt sang! I think Kim never accept Hiro exit, without him Thiayl lost his punk heavy track! Fact Badmotorfinger is a opus magnum of Soundgarden,im sure mostly records have been compose before Hiro left,in my opinion Badmotorfinger is one of most important albums in history of music
I am sure it was hard on Kim. They were childhood friends. As a three-piece they were a majority-minority band which is amazing. I feel like Hiro was the one who drove Thayil early on. It is ironic and extraoridinary that out of the two it was Yamamoto who stepped away.
I got to see SG with Hiro back in the late 80’s, when they opened for Voivod in D.C.
At one point between songs, he poured a full beer over his bass amp, then played the next song.
That's awesome! Great story. What was his stage persona like at the time? Did he sing lead on any songs in the set?
Ben has the utmost respect for Hiro.
I'm not surprised at all. Can you tell me where you found out about Ben's perspective on Hiro?
This video was a surprisingly good little find.
That is so nice to hear. I am just getting started and I am thrilled you found the video informative and entertaining!
@@SilentEchoes-k5d Good luck with the new channel!
Ben always said he just wanted to be as good as Hiro.
That's nice to hear. Is there a specific interview with him that he talks about it?
I suppose Hiro is still here and Chris isn't. Many of the seattle guys aren't. I'd say Hiro made the right call.
Yes. It was a surprisingly level headed decision. I have so much respect. My favorite thing about his story is how much he still loves playing music. So many people who made it get burnt out. They lose their passion. He got to hold on to his for life - he gave himself an amazing gift.
He was/is in Truly, and "Fast Stories... from Kid Coma" is one of the best records of that era, IMO...
I discovered Truly through the process of making this video and was blown away! I just heard a few songs - I will definitely check out the entire album. Thanks for the recommendation.
Mark Yarm's book, "Everybody Loves our Town" has some interesting quotes that illustrate the relationship between Hiro and Chris.
Who's mark yarm
@@brendancasey-rz5ixAuthor/journalist, not be confused with Mark Arm.
Greg Prato's "Grunge is Dead" is another book which provides some insight into Soundgarden band dynamics.
Thank you for the rec. I was not familiar with the book. I am going to find it and read it!
I will look into this one as well. I must admit I haven't read anything on the topic but am eager to start.
About future star bands musicians,Jerry Cantrell after late of his mother he become homeless,so Layne Staley fresh meet a friend let him stay in place secretly occupied.....when in day time Layne regularly work there
Thank you for brining it up. I must admit that Alice In Chains are a bit of a blind spot for me. I am planning to dive in Layne's story because I am aware he is definitely one of the big Silent Echoes this channel is all about. I am looking forward to learning more about the story and listening to more of the music.
Jason Everman, formerly of Nirvana , has a similar story.😀❤️
Similar on one hand but very different on another. I watched Everman's interview on Joe Rogan and heard his TED talk. I might dive deeper into his story in a future video.
Hirol sounds like one smart MF'er to me.
Yes. Smart. Mature. Evolved. I was definitely inspired by learning about him.
A guy that was there at the beginning 90s grung
Certainly a founding member of the genre!
Spoon man is great
No doubt!
Well, with Soundgarden it is all about the music. That’s why they dwarf the others except for the obvious.
Yeah - crazy to think that Hiro was there before Chris Cornell!
We're lucky he left. Ben was instrumental in their success.
What an obnoxious comment. 😂 There are plenty of people who think their early material is their best material and Badmotorfinger is where they sold out.
Cobain should have ditched lurch and took in Ben.... at least Ben would have been writing songs with him...unlike the clowns that were in nirvana
@hackchewspit1956 Krist wrote excellent bass lines, had very solid timing, added levity to the group in interviews, etc. They were extremely successful with Krist in the group, so I wouldn't suggest he was any sort of clown. And it didn't seem like Kurt was really into sharing songwriting duties anyhow. He might have made mention of it, but his actions show otherwise.
I like them both but Ben is a genius
Ben’s great but it wouldn’t have been Nirvana without Krist
Christ died for our sins and rose again the third day. Trust in the blood of Jesus to pay for your sins to be saved. The god of this world is the devil and controls all politics and religion especially the Catholic Church as counterfeit Christianity. He may have walked away because he saw the wickedness in control of the music industry.
I certainly agree there was a lot of evil in the music industry. It took a mighty spine to walk away from the temptations.
You ain't a fan if you did not start with ultramegaok
I'm not even really a fan, just a curious onlooker who likes human stories - but I think you're right. If you are a real fan of anyone you have to start at the top.
Whatcha reading buddy?
Tool
Failure
They probably were better off without him. Sometimes a guy knows when he doesn't have what it takes. Eric Bell and Paul Dianno are perfect examples
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I wasn't familiar with their stories. I'll look more into them. SoundGarden was fine without him obviously and you might be right that they might have not reached the level of success they did had he stayed. Speculations are pointless though. We can't know. If by "it" you mean the rock n' roll life style you might be right - if you are talking about musical talent and passion I wholeheartedly disagree.
Quit Soundgarden and joined Smashing Pumpkins 🤦🏻