This song he wrote for his friend and once roommate__singer of the band "Mother Love Bone"__Andy (Andrew) Wood who died by OD. Also, in this "Temple of the Dog" band are past members of Mother Love Bone (MLB) along with Andy; bass and rhythm guitar players - Jeff Ament and Stone Gossard. Chris Cornell once said of Andy....that he believed Andy, if anyone, would be 'THE ONE' who would get the Seattle music scene noticed. I still love playing my Mother Love Bone CD. It is so good. Sadly though, I've yet to see MLB getting any attention by reactors. Nor much mention of in comments when this Temple of the Dog song is reacted to. There's some, yes, but the song is a deep and loving tribute to their lost friend, Andy.
The day he died, the local rock radio station played this song with the vocal solo'd and I broke down crying. I'm from Seattle and Cornell will always be one of our music gods. Such a loss for the world. RIP Chris! Great Reaction, too. 🙏
"...and that doesn't get you... eh-excited, then I'm afraid you have no soul, and you're dead inside, and I have no time for you." LOL. Same, man. Same.
I always liked that he came to Seattle to do an in-person audition with the rest of what would become Pearl Jam, and just kinda ended up doing backing vocals for Temple of the Dog because he tagged along to a rehearsal. Hunger Strike specifically became a duet because Eddie kinda just stepped in when Chris was struggling with getting the low parts right.
I would definitely say Chris and Layne were the best grunge voice but I wish Layne and kurt would've done something I feel like their voices could've mixed goo together like Chris's and eddie's did
I absolutely loved your breakdown and analysis of this vocal. "If that doesn't get you excited... I'm afraid you have no soul, your dead inside and I have no time for you!" 😂 Chris makes you feel every word. He kept perfecting his art and only got better with time. "Son of a Bieber, amaze balls!!!" 😂😂😂
The whole Temple of the Dog album is in my opinion one of the greatest rock albums in history. The condition of it's existence, the quality of it's songs, the content of the lyrics, just amazing.
@@rafemaxwell4143 Yeah. I was introduced to Temple of the dog when I was like 8.. Im now 34 and I love the album more and more. And agreed, it's probably the best rock album of all time, and that means a lot!
Yes live and no autotune that’s how CC rolled. Lots of people can sing high, but nobody has that power that he had when he did. His biggest gifts were making you feel and making every song he sang his own. Missed every day ❤️
His voice was like a jet engine. Beyond the Wheel and Slaves and Bulldozers are disgusting in the best way. Then he could get soft and do something like Seasons or I Am The Highway. By far my favorite singer
@@dylandenney3980 Chris will always be my favorite too. I'm 54 years old and had the privilege of seeing him live through every incarnation. I first saw SG in the late '80s at the 930 club in Washington DC. To say he blew my socks off is an understatement. I can't remember who described his voice as being able to peel the paint off wall, but that's an accurate statement.
It remains hurtful that Chris Cornell (and Soundgarden) have not been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. So it is very nice that such a technically accomplished singer would take the time to react to this song and appreciate its power. I enjoy your American Songbook and movie covers. Your tenor and elocution are beautiful. I just love it that there’s room in the music world for tight, technical execution and raw, emotionalism like Cornell’s “Jean Claude van Damme, that man had a voice.” - I’m stealing that.
This was written for his good friend Andy Wood, also a Seattle musician. Andy died of an overdose. Look him up. He was friends with all the Seattle guys and important to that music scene. "MOTHER LOVE BONE" RIP ANDY
thats absolutely right. When he sings no one sings like you anymore in black hole sun, he is talking about Andy. In this song.. He came from an Island and died from the street.. he is totally mourning his friend and a voice he admired. Lovely lyrics, from the deepest part of his soul. Just as he always did, he gave himself through music and his lyrics are soooo full of details and experiences that were not always good or pleaseing. I miss his voice soo much.
Karen Riddell I love Chris Cornell singing this song for ANDY Woods. He also sang Reach Down for Andy too. I love them both 😍 I love Mother Love Bone also Stargazer is my favorite of M L B they were great. R I P Andy and Chris miss you alot 💙💙❤️🌹🌹🎶 Karen stay safe and have a good day 😊
@@jordanabdo3827 thing is Andy Wood used to improvise a lot and thus gave some good live presentations. He had a good voice and knew how to use it and both Chris and the beloved but lost Layne Stayley used to look up to him.
The background vocalist sitting in the shadows next to the drums is no other than Eddie Vedder, by the way. Chris Cornell made sure the Seattle scene would accept him and helped him overcome his shyness.
Lord his pipes were beyond gorgeous. This song is so beautiful in every way a song can be...the instruments, the words that touch your soul and allows you to fully relate to the heartache of loss that comes so tragic and too soon, and Chris’ angelic voice. Rest In Peace, your so sorely missed by so many. Fly with the angels 💜🙏🤘🏿✌️💜
I laughed, I cried, I thought, I freakin' love Ken Lavigne's videos. My fav part: "What have we learned? Chris Cornell is a vocal god and none of us can do what he did..." haha *dying*
i love how classy eddie vedder is... just sitting in the shadows adding his beautiful voice for harmonies and letting his friend take the spotlight and rock it out!
@@tastefulsubstance That's like saying Isaac Newton is superior to Galileo. You can't compare an ocean to the plates it rests on. Soundgarden was truly a special band in a special time. Greatness is shared and increased by new talent over generations. Look more into Soundgarden friend.
I love audioslave but they never came close to soundgarden for me. I always found Tom Morellos solos to be a bit over the top and would ruin the listening experience for me. I agree this is Chris's most powerful song vocally. Well that and slaves and bulldozers.
I'm not sure if you look at this anymore, but you should react to his cover of "Billy Jean." It's remarkable (of course). I am still crushed he is gone from this world. Beautiful Chris.
What I really appreciate in this one is that he is not at his better. It's very clear he is not totally okay, which gave this perf more and more fragility, beauty and sadness. And as you said, it is so powerful technically.
I'm still broken over his death, and have only been able to listen to him again within the past couple of months. It does my heart good to see people discover and appreciate him. I bet you would like "Cochise" by Audioslave. His vocals are insane in that one
God bless you, Chris. You brought more beauty and more incredible music, along with your TRULY INSANELY ambidextrous voice to my generation as I was born in 1980, and still, here in 2024, your voice still absolutely transcends generations of the past, and of generations to come for many many years. One of the top 3 voices of my generation. Chris, Eddy, and Layne. Rest in great and healing peace, you and Layne, and let Eddy keep your talents, as a collective and your styles and diversity haunt us and make us all so incredibly beyond what we know, to have been alive and very much listening SO closely to hear the incredible talent, writing, and singing that is and always will be your incredible gift. Love in life and death, Chris. Forever in our hearts and minds, as well as in our aspirations to be simply " better" as you were the very best of all of us and gave us something to "attempt" to aspire to. God rest your souls and body. I and we love and admire you forever. You were the one and only artist who taught me my range, emotion and heart chords to sing and write about. We miss and love you more than you know.
Really respect that in plugging yourself as a coach, you first recommend that people check out their local vocal coaches. Great reaction too. Chris Cornell's voice and lyrics are my solace when depression hits.
I miss his voice so much. And as he used to sing in one of his songs.. no one sings like him anymore... I grew up with his voice and message, and connect with his spirit and all the things he lived and told through his music. Thanks for this video and thanks for having so much love for this great, great man.
Even if you're (not) a vocal coach, and this doesn't get you excited, you're dead inside...... You are absolutely right on this, what a voice this man had. Still missing Chris, couldn't listen to him for a long time but I'm getting there.
having lost some love ones this song always get's me and you can feel his pain having lost his friend in this but people are not meant to have that much talent in one body
This song never fails to bring goosebumps and tears. I associate it with the death of a childhood friend that passed in 2014, as we grew up together during the 90s grunge era. It was the first song I heard after I found out he had died, and it's stuck with me every since. Now though, it's also the deep sadness of losing Chris and how. In 2017 I was at the Rockville festival, watching Soundgarden, who I never thought I'd be able to see ..... And in the middle of the set, the wind was howling and the band did "the day I tried to live", " been away too long" and "black days" in a row.....and the entire mood changed....the pain in Chris' voice was evident. It made you uneasy. He was vocally perfect, but you had this feeling of desperation, of the songs trully being sang from a dark place. I remember this feeling, standing in the crowd, with chill bumps and sadness. Then they kicked it back up for the rest of the set and you don't worry about it. Ya know? 19 days later, he was gone. 😞
I always hear a what resembles an American Southern accent a lot in grunge even though a lot of those guys were from the Pacific Northwest. I think it's that "play" on vowels you're talking about.
@@seelenwinter6662 th problem is Hollywood/music industry doesnt want people like th Rock/Hard Rock musicians from 70s - early 2000s b/c they're too hard to control, unlike Beyonce, Katy Perry, Gaga, u know shit music, or Rap about pimpin, dealing& killing. Th real music of substance 🤣
@@seelenwinter6662 I mean, the advent of autotune has enabled subpar singers to flood the airwaves, but search and you shall find. I'll give you a few examples, but do go forth and search. Saiki Atsumi (Band-Maid), Rami and R!N (Aldious).
Ken, please react to Chris Cornell "when I'm down" live at the troubadour. It is basically a jazz song. It will blow. You. Away. Literally leaves me in tears. And it's so far from his usual style yet it's still very him. Absolutely amazing. I think you'd dig it so much. Even if you just listen on your own.
If you get a minute, watch a video of "When I'm Down" by Natew101 on TH-cam. If you have another minute, check his version of Temple Of The Dog's "Say Hello To Heaven"..Just him and an acoustic guitar, his covers would make Chris proud.
This is the second video of yours I watch, I loved them both. I've been a huge fan of his for decades, I still listen to his music; probably the only 57 year old who does.
One of the best voices of rock in the last 30 years. Even John Elton called him the voice of rock at one point! His version of Nothing Compares to you is one of my absolutely favorite covers/songs of his! He was so talented he could sing the phone book and make it sound great!. He has a couple great performances from being on Howard Stern Show and He said that John Lennon was his favorite artist as a kid. they are worth watching. great reaction thanks
Excellent choice, btw. I don't recall seeing anyone else react to this performance. One of my faves on youtube. It's a live performance in the late 80's- early 90's, so the sound quality isn't the greatest, yet he still sounds fantastic. Just so, so good.
@@amorodioamor4388I'm talking about "vocal coach" reactions and to THIS specific Live performance. The only other one I've seen do it was Beth Roars. (Forgot about that one) My point was usually they react to Hunger Strike or his cover of Nothing Compares To You. If there's been others, I haven't seen them. This specific performance is also a lot less common, even w/regular reaction channels. Regardless, it was a great choice.
The one performer I regret not seeing live… had the opportunity but passed it up and now I’m stuck having to watch TH-cam recordings of a Top 3 all time vocalist. 🤦♂️
We were trained as adolescents to decry Robert Plant as rocks greatest vocalist. Zeppelin was our church…until we discovered Soundgarden…some sports radio idiots recently were knocking around the greatest ‘US bands’ and stupidly uttered Springsteen, The Beach Boys, etc etc and I realized I had lived through the last great music generation in American history. Getting to see SG, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, and Alice and Chains, live, America’s Punk Rock movement (Robert Plants words) We were so so lucky
I watched your TOOL reaction and have been waiting for more. I don't watch anything else you post. But this? This I will watch. Chris Cornell is among the greatest vocalists ever. More TOOL please.
Thank you Donald Rodriguez so much for the feedback. I am committed to constant, never ending improvement and will try my best to implement your suggestions for future videos.
The thing with CC - among so many things - is that he didn't scream - he just had an awesome range and could shift in a way I have never heard - and I don't believe he had vocal lessons - just experiemented with what his voice could do.
Wonderful reaction - Chris Cornell was just magnificent. It would be interesting to hear your reaction comparing early and later performances to see differences. Also check out Nothing But Thieves, they are a rock band but the lead singer is classically trained and his voice is a real treat. Stay safe :)
Gotta hear "Hunger Strike", it's Chris Cornell with Eddie Vedder!! Great duet And you are still to react to Lzzy Hale from Halestorm! "Uncomfortable" or "Break In (feat. Amy Lee)" for two completely different styles by them
Here are the most AMAZING Chris Cornell voice`s track ever. Please, the world needs a vocal coach reacting to this... Soundgarden - Slaves & Bulldozers Soundgarden - Beyond the Wheel Soundgarden - Cold Bitch Soundgarden - Birth Ritual Soundgarden - Black Rain
I was at this show , front row. Went on to be part of their slave crew, when not singing in my own metal band. I humped A LOT of gear, played with lots of lights. I miss Andy and Chris so much. Thanks for your work. I subscribed
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This song he wrote for his friend and once roommate__singer of the band "Mother Love Bone"__Andy (Andrew) Wood who died by OD. Also, in this "Temple of the Dog" band are past members of Mother Love Bone (MLB) along with Andy; bass and rhythm guitar players - Jeff Ament and Stone Gossard. Chris Cornell once said of Andy....that he believed Andy, if anyone, would be 'THE ONE' who would get the Seattle music scene noticed. I still love playing my Mother Love Bone CD. It is so good. Sadly though, I've yet to see MLB getting any attention by reactors. Nor much mention of in comments when this Temple of the Dog song is reacted to. There's some, yes, but the song is a deep and loving tribute to their lost friend, Andy.
The day he died, the local rock radio station played this song with the vocal solo'd and I broke down crying. I'm from Seattle and Cornell will always be one of our music gods. Such a loss for the world. RIP Chris! Great Reaction, too. 🙏
He is forever missed... All this time later & I still tear up over him being gone... He was & always will be my idol. R.I.P Chris...
You weren't alone I guarantee.
I was supposed to see him the day after he died. The festival was a somber one after that
I live in Seattle, and I have a hard time listening to Chris, or Layne without tears, they are both gone and it just SUCKS!!!!!!
Had the exact same reaction.
I'm a grown man and Chris Cornell is the only singer who makes me cry with his voice. RIP CC
I well up every time I hear it
You need to broaden your horizon then. A lot of singers have the power to make you cry.
Not the only one for me but one of those whos voice can play with my emotions like putty
Pretty much me as well
@@julien2231 maybe something about cc voice just does it for him, did you ever think about that music snob?
Silk dragged over jagged rocks is how I like to describe Cornell's AMAZING voice!
"...and that doesn't get you... eh-excited, then I'm afraid you have no soul, and you're dead inside, and I have no time for you." LOL. Same, man. Same.
Loved that part
Wished I could subscribe twice.
😂 it was sooooooo good
@@schiiizobee I had started to write 3yrs later❤
Notice, behind Chris, left of the drums, in the dark, Eddie Vedder singing background vocals.
Was about to mention this. Two of the best vocalists of our generation in the same group 👍
Very good eye, but they did this song among many others on Temple of the Dog.
I always liked that he came to Seattle to do an in-person audition with the rest of what would become Pearl Jam, and just kinda ended up doing backing vocals for Temple of the Dog because he tagged along to a rehearsal. Hunger Strike specifically became a duet because Eddie kinda just stepped in when Chris was struggling with getting the low parts right.
Good eye you have... On Eddie Vedder...
I would definitely say Chris and Layne were the best grunge voice but I wish Layne and kurt would've done something I feel like their voices could've mixed goo together like Chris's and eddie's did
I absolutely loved your breakdown and analysis of this vocal. "If that doesn't get you excited... I'm afraid you have no soul, your dead inside and I have no time for you!" 😂 Chris makes you feel every word. He kept perfecting his art and only got better with time. "Son of a Bieber, amaze balls!!!" 😂😂😂
The studio version of this is one of the best songs in the world. The song is so well written, and I cant believe how well produced it is!
I frequently enjoy blowing my voice out in the car trying to keep up :)
The whole Temple of the Dog album is in my opinion one of the greatest rock albums in history. The condition of it's existence, the quality of it's songs, the content of the lyrics, just amazing.
@@garrettyates647 Saaaame! I mean, I atempt a lot of Chris's songs, but.. Its a long way off haha
@@rafemaxwell4143 Yeah. I was introduced to Temple of the dog when I was like 8.. Im now 34 and I love the album more and more. And agreed, it's probably the best rock album of all time, and that means a lot!
@@rafemaxwell4143 it is.
Yes live and no autotune that’s how CC rolled. Lots of people can sing high, but nobody has that power that he had when he did. His biggest gifts were making you feel and making every song he sang his own. Missed every day ❤️
His voice was like a jet engine. Beyond the Wheel and Slaves and Bulldozers are disgusting in the best way. Then he could get soft and do something like Seasons or I Am The Highway. By far my favorite singer
@@dylandenney3980 Chris will always be my favorite too. I'm 54 years old and had the privilege of seeing him live through every incarnation. I first saw SG in the late '80s at the 930 club in Washington DC. To say he blew my socks off is an understatement. I can't remember who described his voice as being able to peel the paint off wall, but that's an accurate statement.
About time someone reacted to his best vocal performance song. That and Beyond the Wheel.
Actually, sorry I meant Reach Down from Temple of the Dog not Hello to Heaven which is good just not as.
And slaves and bulldozers
Dozens of people have reacted to this. He has so many i cant decide best
Tighter and Tighter, Slaves and Bulldozers, Room a Thousand Years wide
@Richard Harrold He was the Greatest. We are just lucky that we were able to experience his godly talent but sad at the same time. 😔
I can barely handle this song.. 6’2, 285lbs, 45 years old. I cry every time
85 pounds lighter, but otherwise exactly the same scenario for me.
@@lpluva1I find it funny when people associate physical size with emotional maturity
@@JadonHale What a randomly vague, IDK, criticism or something?
Goosebumps.
"Chris Cornell sang like Godzilla" -Dan Avidan. Never heard a better description of Cornell's voice.
I've always appreciated Danny's taste in music.
A fellow Lovely? :)
One of the most heartfelt songs ever written...
Cornell is indeed untouchable. That performance, if I could have like 5% of his talent I would be satisfied.
God I still miss him so much.
Chris Cornell. One in a million
It remains hurtful that Chris Cornell (and Soundgarden) have not been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. So it is very nice that such a technically accomplished singer would take the time to react to this song and appreciate its power.
I enjoy your American Songbook and movie covers. Your tenor and elocution are beautiful. I just love it that there’s room in the music world for tight, technical execution and raw, emotionalism like Cornell’s
“Jean Claude van Damme, that man had a voice.” - I’m stealing that.
I loved that phrase too! Lol 😆
Don't worry about it brother, it gives us all the chills. That's that's why we love Chris. You're just another subject now God bless you
You can live in the top of an Iceberg in the middle of nowhere all your life, but if you listen this voice you know its from Chris!
This was written for his good friend Andy Wood, also a Seattle musician. Andy died of an overdose. Look him up. He was friends with all the Seattle guys and important to that music scene. "MOTHER LOVE BONE"
RIP ANDY
thats absolutely right. When he sings no one sings like you anymore in black hole sun, he is talking about Andy. In this song.. He came from an Island and died from the street.. he is totally mourning his friend and a voice he admired. Lovely lyrics, from the deepest part of his soul. Just as he always did, he gave himself through music and his lyrics are soooo full of details and experiences that were not always good or pleaseing. I miss his voice soo much.
Karen Riddell I love Chris Cornell singing this song for ANDY Woods. He also sang Reach Down for Andy too. I love them both 😍 I love Mother Love Bone also Stargazer is my favorite of M L B they were great. R I P Andy and Chris miss you alot 💙💙❤️🌹🌹🎶 Karen stay safe and have a good day 😊
Alice In Chains “would?” Is also about Andy wood.
@@jordanabdo3827 thing is Andy Wood used to improvise a lot and thus gave some good live presentations. He had a good voice and knew how to use it and both Chris and the beloved but lost Layne Stayley used to look up to him.
Barbosa h man I miss them.
The background vocalist sitting in the shadows next to the drums is no other than Eddie Vedder, by the way. Chris Cornell made sure the Seattle scene would accept him and helped him overcome his shyness.
Lord his pipes were beyond gorgeous. This song is so beautiful in every way a song can be...the instruments, the words that touch your soul and allows you to fully relate to the heartache of loss that comes so tragic and too soon, and Chris’ angelic voice. Rest In Peace, your so sorely missed by so many. Fly with the angels 💜🙏🤘🏿✌️💜
I laughed, I cried, I thought, I freakin' love Ken Lavigne's videos. My fav part: "What have we learned? Chris Cornell is a vocal god and none of us can do what he did..." haha *dying*
i love how classy eddie vedder is... just sitting in the shadows adding his beautiful voice for harmonies and letting his friend take the spotlight and rock it out!
To be fair this was like a year before Pearl Jam's first album. Vedder was basically an unknown at the time and Cornell was well established.
Eddie Vedder was not yet famous with Pearl Jam during that time. That is why he was in the background.
Chris and Mother Love Bone were temple of the dog. Eddie and Pearl Jam were not “famous” yet.
I always felt like Chris was so powerful that he didn’t even need a microphone and would have still heard him just fine.
I am still in mourning over Chris 😔😭
Yeeessss. More chris cornell please. How about Audioslave "cochise" in his later years. Even more stable and confident.
Facts
Audioslave is superior to Soumdgarden. But, if soundgarden didn't release they're second album, we wouldn't have enter sandman by metallica
@@tastefulsubstance That's like saying Isaac Newton is superior to Galileo. You can't compare an ocean to the plates it rests on. Soundgarden was truly a special band in a special time. Greatness is shared and increased by new talent over generations. Look more into Soundgarden friend.
Adrian Soundgarden is great, I just prefer Audioslave’s sound
I love audioslave but they never came close to soundgarden for me. I always found Tom Morellos solos to be a bit over the top and would ruin the listening experience for me. I agree this is Chris's most powerful song vocally. Well that and slaves and bulldozers.
He's word's saved me as a young teen,when I had nowhere to turn
When Chris belts, it's just an absolute thing of beauty!!!!
90s was some good times!
No one sings like you anymore.
😭😭😭💔
RIP Chris Cornell...my favorite singer of all time. Should do Soundgarden - Fell on Black Days acoustic
I'm not sure if you look at this anymore, but you should react to his cover of "Billy Jean." It's remarkable (of course). I am still crushed he is gone from this world. Beautiful Chris.
What I really appreciate in this one is that he is not at his better. It's very clear he is not totally okay, which gave this perf more and more fragility, beauty and sadness. And as you said, it is so powerful technically.
I'm still broken over his death, and have only been able to listen to him again within the past couple of months. It does my heart good to see people discover and appreciate him. I bet you would like "Cochise" by Audioslave. His vocals are insane in that one
I was at his last show in Detroit. Thought he sounded off all night. Found about about his death when I woke up the next morning. Sad, sad day.
RIP Chris Cornell. "Noone sings like you anymore."
i saw the title...... instantly clicked man, so insane
Same here!
Yup! Same.
2 voices that will never be matched are Chris and Layne. I place these two above all singers, never above the other though.
I agree!
Damn, Ive never heard Chris or Layne live. My biggest fault in my life
Another singer I add because he is gone, and how he performed on stage, Scott Weiland. One of my all time favorites to watch on stage.
@@lenn7272 They were all great, but don't sleep on Jeff Buckley, he was incredible too.
Mark Lanegan is in there for me too
All bow down to the almighty Chris Cornell!...great reaction!
So many goosebump moments in this song. What a voice!
This song always breaks me for days...Oh, we miss that voice so much! Great reaction!
God bless you, Chris. You brought more beauty and more incredible music, along with your TRULY INSANELY ambidextrous voice to my generation as I was born in 1980, and still, here in 2024, your voice still absolutely transcends generations of the past, and of generations to come for many many years. One of the top 3 voices of my generation. Chris, Eddy, and Layne. Rest in great and healing peace, you and Layne, and let Eddy keep your talents, as a collective and your styles and diversity haunt us and make us all so incredibly beyond what we know, to have been alive and very much listening SO closely to hear the incredible talent, writing, and singing that is and always will be your incredible gift. Love in life and death, Chris. Forever in our hearts and minds, as well as in our aspirations to be simply " better" as you were the very best of all of us and gave us something to "attempt" to aspire to. God rest your souls and body. I and we love and admire you forever. You were the one and only artist who taught me my range, emotion and heart chords to sing and write about. We miss and love you more than you know.
Haha. “You’re dead inside, you have no soul, and I have no time for you”. And tell us how you really feel!
Yeah, what can I say - I was caught up in the moment
@@KenLavigne I agree. If you aren't down with Chris, I don't understand you.
@@bekahnavarro facts. If his cover of Nothing Compares 2 U doesn't make you misty I fear for your soul
@@dylandenney3980 what soul because a person doesn't have one if that song doesn't get them misty eyed ❤️
Cornell is the master
Chris was so beautiful, man. Fuck.
Really respect that in plugging yourself as a coach, you first recommend that people check out their local vocal coaches. Great reaction too. Chris Cornell's voice and lyrics are my solace when depression hits.
RIP Andrew Wood 💚 & Chris 💜
Son of a beaver - I enjoy your reactions!
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Giving a vocal coach the chills pretty much sums it up
His voice still gives me chills. Loved the reaction
Those high notes seem so effortless yet so powerful! His tone is very baritone like but I don’t see many baritones hitting notes like that!
I miss his voice so much. And as he used to sing in one of his songs.. no one sings like him anymore... I grew up with his voice and message, and connect with his spirit and all the things he lived and told through his music. Thanks for this video and thanks for having so much love for this great, great man.
Wasn’t even looking for this video but I’m glad I found it
I could watch more of Chris everyday. Loved your reaction, I feel the same. No one sings like him anymore....
Glad to see someone truly appreciate how incomparable Chris Cornell was. Still can't believe he's gone
Its amazing that almost no one realizes thats actually Eddie Vedder doing the back vocals lmao. This song is a masterpiece!
nobody can top that. chris cornell at his absolute best. mindblowing...
Rest in Peace
Chris Cornell
The Wind Wailing Banshee of Rock Music.
Even if you're (not) a vocal coach, and this doesn't get you excited, you're dead inside......
You are absolutely right on this, what a voice this man had.
Still missing Chris, couldn't listen to him for a long time but I'm getting there.
Total CHILLLLLSSSS over and over...Chris was so amazing...I miss Chris!! And I like you Ken..I love your enthusiasm
having lost some love ones this song always get's me and you can feel his pain having lost his friend in this but people are not meant to have that much talent in one body
There has no one who has come close to his vocal abilities. He was a god. The man had pipes.
Chris is so unique. "No one sings like you anymore." RIP We miss you.
I thought I was going to be okay watching this. Very much am not. I'm ugly crying and I'm okay with that. New subscriber for this!
This song never fails to bring goosebumps and tears.
I associate it with the death of a childhood friend that passed in 2014, as we grew up together during the 90s grunge era. It was the first song I heard after I found out he had died, and it's stuck with me every since.
Now though, it's also the deep sadness of losing Chris and how.
In 2017 I was at the Rockville festival, watching Soundgarden, who I never thought I'd be able to see ..... And in the middle of the set, the wind was howling and the band did "the day I tried to live", " been away too long" and "black days" in a row.....and the entire mood changed....the pain in Chris' voice was evident. It made you uneasy. He was vocally perfect, but you had this feeling of desperation, of the songs trully being sang from a dark place. I remember this feeling, standing in the crowd, with chill bumps and sadness. Then they kicked it back up for the rest of the set and you don't worry about it. Ya know?
19 days later, he was gone.
😞
I always hear a what resembles an American Southern accent a lot in grunge even though a lot of those guys were from the Pacific Northwest. I think it's that "play" on vowels you're talking about.
At this young age, Chris was like a Ferrari, he didn't really run right until the rpm were revved up.
there were so much great singers in the 90th, tell me only 1 from today..
@@seelenwinter6662 th problem is Hollywood/music industry doesnt want people like th Rock/Hard Rock musicians from 70s - early 2000s b/c they're too hard to control, unlike Beyonce, Katy Perry, Gaga, u know shit music, or Rap about pimpin, dealing& killing. Th real music of substance 🤣
@@seelenwinter6662 try Dimash Kudaibergen
@@seelenwinter6662 I mean, the advent of autotune has enabled subpar singers to flood the airwaves, but search and you shall find. I'll give you a few examples, but do go forth and search. Saiki Atsumi (Band-Maid), Rami and R!N (Aldious).
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Chris is immortal.!!!
Ken, please react to Chris Cornell "when I'm down" live at the troubadour. It is basically a jazz song. It will blow. You. Away. Literally leaves me in tears. And it's so far from his usual style yet it's still very him. Absolutely amazing. I think you'd dig it so much. Even if you just listen on your own.
If you get a minute, watch a video of "When I'm Down" by Natew101 on TH-cam. If you have another minute, check his version of Temple Of The Dog's "Say Hello To Heaven"..Just him and an acoustic guitar, his covers would make Chris proud.
GREATEST VOICE OF ALL TIME!!!
Such a beautiful voice, I'm still crushed by his loss. Seek help, you are not alone ❤
"....then you have no soul, you're dead inside, aaaaand I have no time for you." That might be my new go-to line. Subbed.
As an older Rocker Chris Cornell and others were considered "Alternative " media gave the title grudge music. Great reaction!
This is the second video of yours I watch, I loved them both. I've been a huge fan of his for decades, I still listen to his music; probably the only 57 year old who does.
Love your communication style and personality as you share your professional vocal coach perspective. Thank you. Chris Cornell was an icon to me. RIP
One of the best voices of rock in the last 30 years. Even John Elton called him the voice of rock at one point! His version of Nothing Compares to you is one of my absolutely favorite covers/songs of his! He was so talented he could sing the phone book and make it sound great!. He has a couple great performances from being on Howard Stern Show and He said that John Lennon was his favorite artist as a kid. they are worth watching. great reaction thanks
Excellent choice, btw. I don't recall seeing anyone else react to this performance. One of my faves on youtube. It's a live performance in the late 80's- early 90's, so the sound quality isn't the greatest, yet he still sounds fantastic. Just so, so good.
Agreed! Thanks for the comment.
@@amorodioamor4388I'm talking about "vocal coach" reactions and to THIS specific Live performance. The only other one I've seen do it was Beth Roars. (Forgot about that one) My point was usually they react to Hunger Strike or his cover of Nothing Compares To You. If there's been others, I haven't seen them. This specific performance is also a lot less common, even w/regular reaction channels. Regardless, it was a great choice.
thank you for accepting my request.
My pleasure!
The one performer I regret not seeing live… had the opportunity but passed it up and now I’m stuck having to watch TH-cam recordings of a Top 3 all time vocalist. 🤦♂️
I miss him sooo much!!! I grew up listening to Soundgarden. That voice will forever be a part of my soul 😊
Chris and Layne nuff said! RIP😢
We were trained as adolescents to decry Robert Plant as rocks greatest vocalist. Zeppelin was our church…until we discovered Soundgarden…some sports radio idiots recently were knocking around the greatest ‘US bands’ and stupidly uttered Springsteen, The Beach Boys, etc etc and I realized I had lived through the last great music generation in American history. Getting to see SG, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, and Alice and Chains, live, America’s Punk Rock movement (Robert Plants words) We were so so lucky
Gives me the chills every time. Probably 75th time I watched this performance lol
I watched your TOOL reaction and have been waiting for more. I don't watch anything else you post. But this? This I will watch. Chris Cornell is among the greatest vocalists ever. More TOOL please.
Thank you Donald Rodriguez so much for the feedback. I am committed to constant, never ending improvement and will try my best to implement your suggestions for future videos.
he is unbelievable
The thing with CC - among so many things - is that he didn't scream - he just had an awesome range and could shift in a way I have never heard - and I don't believe he had vocal lessons - just experiemented with what his voice could do.
Goosebumps every single time 🤯
Wonderful reaction - Chris Cornell was just magnificent. It would be interesting to hear your reaction comparing early and later performances to see differences.
Also check out Nothing But Thieves, they are a rock band but the lead singer is classically trained and his voice is a real treat. Stay safe :)
Thanks for the comment Nicola - I will try to get to Nothing but Thieves. Take care.
I heard it! Chris and everything he did was amazing. Such an amazing talent and a tragic loss for us....
This is one of the most enjoyable reaction I've seen in a while! 😄 Great job! Chris is a legend 🖤
Gotta hear "Hunger Strike", it's Chris Cornell with Eddie Vedder!! Great duet
And you are still to react to Lzzy Hale from Halestorm! "Uncomfortable" or "Break In (feat. Amy Lee)" for two completely different styles by them
Thanks Thomaz - I will check those out
This is lineup is PJ today, with Ed on songs like hunger strike but mostly Cornell on vocals.
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Oh please like you never heard hunger strike before give me a break
Tim Matthews I’m sure he knows. But then Cameron was far from a Pearl Jam member. Soundgarden barely got rolling yet.
hunger strike by chester and chris
Here are the most AMAZING Chris Cornell voice`s track ever. Please, the world needs a vocal coach reacting to this...
Soundgarden - Slaves & Bulldozers
Soundgarden - Beyond the Wheel
Soundgarden - Cold Bitch
Soundgarden - Birth Ritual
Soundgarden - Black Rain
This is my EXACT list. It'll peel the paint off the walls!
Missing "Room A Thousand Years Wide".
Otherwise yes.
I miss him and I never even knew him. I can't wait to meet him in the other realm.
Great Reaction... "no one sing like you anymore Chris"
So true
Such an amazing song, performance and even the react... Loves
I was at this show , front row. Went on to be part of their slave crew, when not singing in my own metal band. I humped A LOT of gear, played with lots of lights. I miss Andy and Chris so much. Thanks for your work. I subscribed
Thanks Jason for subscribing! wow - I am sure you have a few stories to tell, I hope you are still singing!
Sweet sunshower. Brings a tear every time
RIP Chris. And of course Eddie in the background :) Vocal Gods, both
I really thought I subbed already, Thanks for the reminder! Love the reactions.