I would’ve never imagined in a million years to hear how one of the most memorable and iconic songs in music history was composed, recorded and produced. This is bloody marvellous content.
Yes! Exactly. I dropped everything and paid attention and enjoyed every idea they discussed. Crazy Chris broke 5 microphones with his voice during the recording of this song.
This is the first proper celebration of Soundgarden since Chris' death. What better way of understanding the man than pulling apart his compositional side and the whole ocean of sound wrapped around him being the band - and now a fifth member in my eyes - Michael. Thanks a million times Warren!
Chris says on another youtube video that he wrote the whole song in his head while driving home one night. He recorded some of it into a tape recorder before going to bed, and the rest is history. So it was this guy who unleashed that song into his head :) A very inspiring story. Thanks for all this free culture, Produce Like A Pro. Our brains are growing through our hearts
I agree. It’s so interesting to have an expert explain something I’ve always felt listening to this song but never realized and even if I did, wouldn’t have been able to explain it. How genius was Soundgarden to come up with music like this
"I'm not used to someone presenting me with a song where I listen to it, I don't want to pay attention to anything else and when I'm done with it, I feel different than I felt when I started, I almost feel refreshed AND I wanna go back and hear it again." This.
Hi Friends, I recently had a chance to sit down with the amazingly talented Michael Beinhorn and all I have to say is that it was a rather exciting chat! We talked about his involvement with perhaps THE most iconic rock song of the ’90s. Everything from the drum sounds, guitar sounds, vocals, and songwriting is unbelievable! The track, of course, is "Black Hole Sun" by Soundgarden, which Michael produced and engineered. Having the chance to meet with Michael and break down one of the most recognised rock songs ever made was nothing short of incredible.
Awesome video! I love this series anyways, but this is one of my favorite songs with one of my favorite sounds. Thank you so much for making this possible! And again a lesson in how good the source tones are before the mix... tracking is and will always be the most important stage of any mix. Again: Thank you!
thank you warren, this is great!! there's some soundgarden isos around but hearing it from michael is just so much better!!! and of course you ask all the right questions! any chance of getting in touch with brendan o'brien for an 'inside the song' of some of his work?
After Michael mentioned Chris going after the sounds of The Beatles and Cream, it's so apparent the influence Jack Bruce has had on his singing style. I absolutely love hearing about artists influences and making those ties, so thank you for sharing that Michael!
washthesandout Oh yes me too! I hear his voice or see his face it hurts all over again. I have never been so deeply hurt over any person I did not even know. It is sort of like I am also missing what he’d be writing and singing today. I was around for Jimi, Janis, Jim but Chris and Layne Stanley were just such a loss.
23:49 - "they're along with the ride for you, it's not like you have to create the ride for them" is 1000% the reason why producers exist. The extra brain in the room, with enough musical knowledge to drive a musician in a direction. Like Sir George Martin with the Beatles. Excellent video!!!
As a bass player I really enjoyed hearing the isolated bass. As I was listening, I was thinking that it was odd that I never noticed how the bass line just kept sinking lower and lower without resolving. Then it hit me, duh, the song has black hole in the title. This was a tremendous gift. Thank you Warren and Michael!
Saw them on this tour. Kim Thayil does not get recognized enough. I was surprised to hear only "individual recording " tracks. But once it was mixed? Wow! There are good Producers, and great Producers. This man is in the latter category. Soundgarden was the diamond. He cut and polished them to brilliance.
Oh, yes. We are all only now realising the genius of Kim Thayil. Avoidance of cliche, fantastic attack and articulation, mind-bending scales... The solo on Spoonman is a thrill ride!
It took me a while to get into rock music, growing up in a family that listened to soul, hip hop, r&b, and jazz primarily. I was just starting to discover how much I like rock music when I played the first rockband game, and thus I heard this song for the first time I could remember. I was blown away by the composition of this song, that "tension" existing throughout the entire track, how powerful the vocal is, everything about it really. I aspire to be a producer/engineer myself. To be able to watch this interview with the man who produced one of my favorite rock songs, hear the individual elements, learn the genius that went into recording and mixing this masterpiece, is exactly what I needed to see today! I loved this! Thank you so much for taking the time to make this for us! I look forward to seeing more!
@@JReaLBiz86 Great song. I love their heavy stuff like Dirt and Facelift. But where they really shine to me is their acoustic stuff. Check out Jar of Flies and Unplugged if you haven't already!
The vocal work on this album is a clinic for making a great rock album. The number of different ways Chris used his voice is amazing, and I think this album was by far his best vocal performance.
It was so cool to hear Michael talk about leaving Chris alone to cut his own vocal tracks... We do the same with our singer, Todd... Just leave him alone with his mic and notebooks! 👊
Hearing michael talk about composition was very inspiring. You can tell this guy is passionate about music to a level that a regular person will never understand
As a songwriter and producer one thing I think Michael is well aware of but forgot to mention is the importance the technique and big role the hands of the artist play tone wise in stringed instrumentation.
Great vid! As an owner of the Fender Vibratone 'Leslie,' I can tell you that it comes with a pigtail (crossover) that separates the frequencies; hi/lo goes back to the amp, while the mids go to the leslie speaker. That's why the mids are so sweet when recording it. Also--the speaker is actually stationary; there is a Styrofoam bit that spins, and it only has one opening, which creates that Doppler effect. The cab has openings on the sides/top for miking in stereo...SRV did it the same way for 'Cold Shot.' This tune is haunting, and you did it justice...fantastic!
That was enlightening. Thank you. I was already wondering how a speaker can rotate endlessly when it is likely that it is wired ;-). Same with a Leslie. It is never the speaker that rotates, but some horn or styrofoam...
This song takes me straight back to my adolescence in Australia, I was either 14 or 15 when I first heard this on the radio and for a teenager the melancholia really stood out amongst the usual pop and rock of that era, it was definitely a unique song with that watery 60s sounding guitar. This song was the emo sequel to Here Comes the Sun from the Beatles.
90’s was a great age of drumming,Cameron,Grohl,Chamberlin,so many more,the singers also,iconic and the guitarists had great tones,90’s alternative scene was tremendous,great songwriting.
Another great drummer from that scene was Sean Kinney in Alice In Chains. If he got enough space to hit the snare on the upbeat, and it would sound cool, he would do it
nfijef i think it would still be a hit today. There's just not many songwriters around that are this good these days. Also the video for the track is one of the best music videos ever.
@@tuathadedannan4486 That's absolute bullshit! There are just as many, if not more talented songwriters around today. You just need to look outside the trashy top 40 chart hits circle. Also, there is no "best" in music. It's subjective.
I don't know if anyone said it already, but I hear so much Rush influence in the guitars on this record, and a fair bit in the drumming at times too. But especially the guitars with the occasionally-anthemic major chords (53:43), and those how-the-f-did-he-think-of-that solo's. Takes me back to Fly By Night and Farewell to Kings on vinyl...
I was never a huge Soundgarden fan, but that song is and was great. And the "clean" sound is so unique, that even if you dial in something like this, you drop it, because it instantly sounds like "Black hole sun". Thanks for the reconstruction.
I've found that I only like songs in the groups Chris played in that he had done all or most of the writing on. I can tell almost immediately when I hear a Soundgarden song that Chris had very little input into, it doesnt have "it " just the emotional connection that Chris' songs have
Two comments; so much great content on your channel, I can’t believe I missed this! Also, Beatles, Cream inspirations , yes, but I hear a lot of Syd Barrett in the lyric, and I know Syd was a big influence on Cornell. Thanks for the video.
This is so informative for those of us who adore Chris and SG but know nothing of the technical side of things. Thank y’all so much. And thank you Chris for everything. ❤️
I've never had a body tingle seeing a notification before!! The production, the band and song on this is so good it brings a tears to my eyes when i hear it. Loving all these interviews.
Thanks ever so much! That's truly wonderful to hear my friend!! I cried too! I remember the day I heard this...wow!! What a song! Chris was the last great singers!
This song is a pure masterpiece. Like a perfectly composed dish, painting or design of any kind. Seamlessly integrated, matching parts become a beautiful whole unit.
98 percent of what is discussed here is completely foreign to me, but to hear professionals discuss their craft is fascinating. And it's an amazing song. I'm bringing on your videos!
2 things stood out to me...1) Michael said Electronic Music was the inspiration behind this...holy schnikies never would've thought that. and 2) He does not like to do too much compression on those vocals, no wonder...that sound! Wowsers...these interviews are so damn valuable thank you Warren!
It was nice to hear something about Chris's choice to leave in his intakes and exhales after each vocal. I've never so consistently heard a singer's breathing in their recordings as Cornell's. This unadulterated element always made it feel like Chris was physically present in any room where his songs were playing.
God bless Michael, he’s such a sweetheart. And a great storyteller too. And the way how he lights up as he discusses hearing the song for the first time-it’s almost as if you are transported back to when he heard it for the first time, ever, the memories are so vivid. He knows it is gonna be big-and he was right.
This song ... I remember when I first heard it ... instantly iconic, deep and fascinating ... amazing performances and the melodics? Truly inspired and to hear that he didn't know if it would sound like a Soundgarden song … the mentorship and support of the producer and the trust and creativity he showed to the band was incredible.
Superunknown was the first album I ever listened to start to finish on my own, I was 10. I'm 27 now, I've listened to hundreds of amazing rock albums and Superunknown is still my favorite. Chris Cornell is my favorite singer/songwriter, and these songs are incredible. I also love the way this album sounds. Hearing the stories from Michael and listening to the bits and pieces of the song soloed honestly gave me goosebumps. This music on this album in particular is so important to me. Thank you for this video, cheers.
Oh wow. Double wow! Bless you Warren! At 23:00, we're given the best advice for overcoming self-doubt, and the pressure to suppress our true creative inclinations. Sooo huge!
Love your work! I mastered my college band Lodi’s self recorded album at Studio X back in 2000 I think, with Soundgarden and Pearl Jam’s sound engineer Josh Evans!
I’ve probably watched this video half a dozen times already. This is such an epic in depth look at a truly great song. Michael’s passion for the recording process is unmistakable and it’s so interesting to hear a detailed account along with some of his very distinct philosophies on music and recording. The thing that blows me away about this song is that all the main instrumentation sounds HUGE. The drums, bass, and guitars soloed are enormous and with the vocals it’s amazing that nothing gets overshadowed in the mix which is due in large part to the arrangement. Thank you Warren, these insights into the recording process of handpicked songs are fascinating to me, keep up the great work!
Yeah, makes it in a special way comprehensible, what might be happening when great talent teams up with top-notch engineering and production. This series is absolutely inspiring.
@@doctorjoyboylove I come at the process of making music from the other end, as I'm a recording artist. It's really enjoyable watching engineers and producers talking about the process of making music, and getting the results they get. Each video is giving a great insight into how records are made. Can't wait for more!
This series is an absolute gem. Opens a whole new dimension to a song which has so any layers when you listen to the final recorded version. You think you've heard it all until they break it down like this. The detailed vocal work, guitar tones, composition and putting it all together to make sense of it all. True quality content right here. TH-cam needs more of this man...
Still can't believe he's gone... He was such a brilliant human being. Feels like just yesterday I was a mere 6 feet from him watching SG at the Paramount in downtown Seattle. RIP Chris. 💔
"Understanding where the one is and recognizing that in the time between one and two there's a universe of possibilities… The whole world exists between between one downbeat and the next" What a fascinating statement… there's always a reason people are where they are in life… Brilliant
my god this is fantastic... Can we get more with Michael talking about EVERY song on the album? I've learned so much from this. Truly a masterpiece, one of the best sounding albums ever recorded and i love hearing about all the details and work that went into it. There's so much knowledge he has to offer, would love to learn from him!
I have no idea why i teared up at this... starting at the part where he talks about talking to chris about writing this song. This band was such a humongous influence on me as a young man. Chris you left us too soon :(
In tears, incredibly special. Picked up my first guitar because of that song, never thought I would hear the elements that way, let alone by the man who put it together. Thankyou!
Only just discovered this channel, great stuff. Superunknown was the soundtrack to my 20's and introduced me to Soundgarden. Chris was one of those rare talents that elevated rock beyond what 99% of other artists could do.
26:14- My favorite portion of a TH-cam video. Exactly how I feel about music. The tension, and resolution is what makes my ears perk up when listening.
Michael Beinhorn's joy and enthusiasm had me smiling, laughing, learning. How great when a producer knows when to push and when to back off... really enjoyed hearing how he left Chris alone to record his vocals, would've never imagined it that way. Thank you for this wonderful masterclass!
Cornell is the best rock singer of his generation, hands down. Brilliant ideas and soundscape. Michael B is a treat to listen to breaking this down. I'd would have sworn those big guitars were baritone doubled..
Agreed. I saw them play a surprise show at a small Seattle club. They were having trouble with an amp, so while they fixed it, Cornell sang a solo acoustic version of Black Hole Sun. Absolutely unreal.
every interview with Michael Bienhorn ive heard or seen regarding his career is amazing,from jerbie handcock's the rocket,to RHCP version of hogher groun d, to soundgardens major record and the snare drums used, cymbals and microphones and recording techniques is more exciting than watching a blockbuster action-thriller movie on IMAX or whatever, This guy was and is one of the masters of squeezing solid gold out of raw talent, and capturing it forever.thanks for giving us the chance to see how it was all done, perfectly.
Producing: conflict engagement not avoidance! Glad to hear he fought for the sound he wanted. The best album by this group. Clean and hairy.....what a concept. Great interview. Thanks to everyone for this post.
This has to be one of the most enjoyable interviews I've ever listened to. The decision to leave the room and let Chris record his own vocals because he felt that that would yield the best result epitomises the role of Producer. Great decision-making all around. Thanks for this.
I love how passionate and excited Michael is about music. His attitude, demeanor, and emotions toward music are very inspiring. I just watched the video with warren and Dave jerden (man in the box producer) and he seemed emotionless lol. I’m sure he’s a great guy and he’s passionate about his craft, but it just didn’t show. He’s a great producer though so I’m not trynna knock him in anyway It’s just really refreshing to see Michael and how excited he is about what he does
yeah makes me sad too. if you were around in 93 you'd know this spooky sounding music definitely matched the times. the world in southern CA actually felt like this song- as well as all that other moody grunge music
I’m 31 and just now understanding what it is a producer actually does and it so fascinating. They (perhaps the good ones) have their hands in the creative process just as much as the band and it’s so amazing to listen to. Thanks for the interviews!
For so many years I have tried to understand how that album and song have been recorded (this CD is actually in my car CD player for ten years and in regular use ;-)). Thanks so much Warren and Michael for sharing!
Great, great, great. Chris Cornell was an amazing musician and one of the all time greatest rock vocalists. It is such a thrill to hear this song presented in this fashion. Thank you Warren!
As evidenced by these "Inside the Song" episodes it's absolutely essential to delve into these incredible songs retrospectively and to hear the passion, emotion and artistic vision at play in the creation of masterpieces like "Black Hole Sun." We all need to hear and remember the ideological and philosophical approaches of artists like Soundgarden and producers like Michael Beinhorn as they craft the most iconic songs of all time. What was in Chris Cornell's head when he wrote the song? What was the vision in the mind of Michael Beinhorn as he collaborated with the band and captured such artistic genius at work? A collision of preparation, experience, chance and love. The decision to let Chris engineer his own vocal alone is so trusting and full of faith. Honestly, Michael is gifted beyond his musical acumen existing with a level of responsibility and devotion to what could be our most human form of expression. I'm grateful for him. Thanks for doing this, Warren. Rock on!
This song has always been for me like the universe; mysterious, beautiful, with thousands of contrasts and colors in which you never stop finding something new. Michael's humility is palpable, it is clear that he was a guide in the process rather than a producer wanting to do what he wanted because he wanted to. Having a producer become part of the band had never been so clear. Thanks for this video.
anyone else cry during this? am I just crazy? lol. the solo, solo'd. and then the ending vox. Haunting AF. What a GIFT to have this kind of insight into these epic timeless recordings and works of art
There is an incredible amount of priceless information in this episode. What can be better than a breakdown of Soundgarden’s sound by the man who helped create them? Absolutely fascinating!
This is amazing, thank you Warren and thank you Michael for doing this. So cool to hear the inside scoop on one of the most iconic albums/songs of the 90s. I was lucky to get to chat w Michael for a bit at NAMM, years ago. What a gracious guy. I'm inspired by this video! Cheers!
This was filmed a few years ago so can you please text Michael and just thank him again for taking so much time to do this video? This was so enjoyable. You keyed in on so many good parts too. Thank you.
This right here...is why I am grateful for the Internet and TH-cam. What a wonderful, inspirational, insightful, emotional and informative look into art that transcends above everything. Thank you so much for these interviews. Please keep going. I absolutely loved this video. Kudos.
From what I read back in the 90s was that this particular snare was very sensitive with how it was hit. If it wasn’t hit just right it would ring out inconsistently. This really says a lot about how great a drummer Matt Cameron is. While he was/is very tight, consistent and creative, it’s the subtleties of his playing combined that really make his drumming stand out.
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I would’ve never imagined in a million years to hear how one of the most memorable and iconic songs in music history was composed, recorded and produced. This is bloody marvellous content.
TREMENDOUS!!!
Thanks ever so much Joshua!! You Rock!!
wesley wild thanks ever so much!
Alexander Stemkowski thank you so much!!
Yes! Exactly. I dropped everything and paid attention and enjoyed every idea they discussed. Crazy Chris broke 5 microphones with his voice during the recording of this song.
It’s cool to see the original producer of this song still get so excited 30 years later!
Yes! Indeed
This is the first proper celebration of Soundgarden since Chris' death. What better way of understanding the man than pulling apart his compositional side and the whole ocean of sound wrapped around him being the band - and now a fifth member in my eyes - Michael.
Thanks a million times Warren!
Wow!! That means so much MusicMusicMusic!!
Couldn't agree more MusicMusicMusic!!
Jason Voorhees 0-100 real quick
Chris says on another youtube video that he wrote the whole song in his head while driving home one night. He recorded some of it into a tape recorder before going to bed, and the rest is history. So it was this guy who unleashed that song into his head :) A very inspiring story. Thanks for all this free culture, Produce Like A Pro. Our brains are growing through our hearts
@@JockJaimeRadfordBromley beautiful!
That whole talk about Tension and Release in songwriting and how Chris wrote the song was absolutely fucking brilliant.
I agree. It’s so interesting to have an expert explain something I’ve always felt listening to this song but never realized and even if I did, wouldn’t have been able to explain it.
How genius was Soundgarden to come up with music like this
Agreed!! Incredible now i know why i was always a sucker for this
"I'm not used to someone presenting me with a song where I listen to it, I don't want to pay attention to anything else and when I'm done with it, I feel different than I felt when I started, I almost feel refreshed AND I wanna go back and hear it again."
This.
Jeff Buckley’s Grace also makes me feel this way 😍🎶👌🏻
5 years later, I'm here to say Thank You for this!! Loved every second of this interview!
Thanks ever so much
Hi Friends, I recently had a chance to sit down with the amazingly talented Michael Beinhorn and all I have to say is that it was a rather exciting chat! We talked about his involvement with perhaps THE most iconic rock song of the ’90s. Everything from the drum sounds, guitar sounds, vocals, and songwriting is unbelievable! The track, of course, is "Black Hole Sun" by Soundgarden, which Michael produced and engineered. Having the chance to meet with Michael and break down one of the most recognised rock songs ever made was nothing short of incredible.
Thanks @Meep! Yes, I'm a huge fan of Michael's!
Awesome video! I love this series anyways, but this is one of my favorite songs with one of my favorite sounds. Thank you so much for making this possible!
And again a lesson in how good the source tones are before the mix... tracking is and will always be the most important stage of any mix. Again: Thank you!
Hi@@chrismonaut thanks ever so much my friend!! Yes, Michael did us a fantastic job in sharing this amazing information with us!
will you invite Owen Morris? @@Producelikeapro
thank you warren, this is great!! there's some soundgarden isos around but hearing it from michael is just so much better!!! and of course you ask all the right questions! any chance of getting in touch with brendan o'brien for an 'inside the song' of some of his work?
After Michael mentioned Chris going after the sounds of The Beatles and Cream, it's so apparent the influence Jack Bruce has had on his singing style. I absolutely love hearing about artists influences and making those ties, so thank you for sharing that Michael!
I’m a huge fan of Jack Bruce! I listen to Out Of The Storm ALL the time!! Masterpiece
I keep discovering I'm not done crying over the loss of Chris Cornell. Absolutely amazing.
washthesandout I hear you 100%!
This makes his passing real to me now. What a terrible loss.
washthesandout
Oh yes me too! I hear his voice or see his face it hurts all over again. I have never been so deeply hurt over any person I did not even know. It is sort of like I am also missing what he’d be writing and singing today. I was around for Jimi, Janis, Jim but Chris and Layne Stanley were just such a loss.
Its amazing how much you remember while recording. The details come back to you.
This is great - Awesome work
None of us ever will be.
23:49 - "they're along with the ride for you, it's not like you have to create the ride for them" is 1000% the reason why producers exist. The extra brain in the room, with enough musical knowledge to drive a musician in a direction. Like Sir George Martin with the Beatles. Excellent video!!!
As a bass player I really enjoyed hearing the isolated bass. As I was listening, I was thinking that it was odd that I never noticed how the bass line just kept sinking lower and lower without resolving. Then it hit me, duh, the song has black hole in the title. This was a tremendous gift. Thank you Warren and Michael!
Wonderful! I loved it as well! Thanks ever so much my friend!
Funny how similar it is to the bassline from Portishead - Half Day Closing
And thank you Ben
Never thought this would be possible, but this song gets even bigger, when you deconstruct it.
JoyBoy thanks ever so much for sharing that! I agree! True masterpiece!!
I can barely remember what I did last week, knowing nothing about production this guy's memory seems absolutely amazing.
Saw them on this tour.
Kim Thayil does not get recognized enough.
I was surprised to hear only "individual recording " tracks. But once it was mixed? Wow!
There are good Producers, and great Producers. This man is in the latter category.
Soundgarden was the diamond.
He cut and polished them to brilliance.
True, though I believe Kim only played the solos on Superunknown, Chris did all the rhythm guitars.
Love hearing talented humble people, and this is two of them in the same room.
Thanks ever so much my friend!! You Rock!
Oh, yes. We are all only now realising the genius of Kim Thayil. Avoidance of cliche, fantastic attack and articulation, mind-bending scales... The solo on Spoonman is a thrill ride!
I wish I had multi-track versions of my whole Audio library.
It took me a while to get into rock music, growing up in a family that listened to soul, hip hop, r&b, and jazz primarily. I was just starting to discover how much I like rock music when I played the first rockband game, and thus I heard this song for the first time I could remember. I was blown away by the composition of this song, that "tension" existing throughout the entire track, how powerful the vocal is, everything about it really.
I aspire to be a producer/engineer myself. To be able to watch this interview with the man who produced one of my favorite rock songs, hear the individual elements, learn the genius that went into recording and mixing this masterpiece, is exactly what I needed to see today! I loved this! Thank you so much for taking the time to make this for us! I look forward to seeing more!
If you like this song, the tension, the composition, check out some Alice in Chains! They're from the same era and town.
@@GrindstoneMusic Them Bones is another favorite of mine. Love Alice in Chains!
@@JReaLBiz86 Great song. I love their heavy stuff like Dirt and Facelift. But where they really shine to me is their acoustic stuff. Check out Jar of Flies and Unplugged if you haven't already!
Check out the band Green River.
The vocal work on this album is a clinic for making a great rock album. The number of different ways Chris used his voice is amazing, and I think this album was by far his best vocal performance.
Don't forget about Cornell's solo album, Euphoria Morning. That has amazing songwriting and vocal performances, which I argue can rival SuperUnknown.
Temple of the Dog had some fantastic performances as well.
It was so cool to hear Michael talk about leaving Chris alone to cut his own vocal tracks... We do the same with our singer, Todd... Just leave him alone with his mic and notebooks! 👊
DO THE WHOLE ALBUM!
That would be my fucking dream
Hearing michael talk about composition was very inspiring. You can tell this guy is passionate about music to a level that a regular person will never understand
-- agreed 100%! Very inspired
:-D "regular person"
-- Couldn’t agree more. I could listen to him talk about music all day.
As a songwriter and producer one thing I think Michael is well aware of but forgot to mention is the importance the technique and big role the hands of the artist play tone wise in stringed instrumentation.
This is quickly becoming my favourite music show on TH-cam.
Great work! Keep it up!
Thanks ever so much Dan!!
My primary states watching this were 1) sheer awe & child-like fascination and 2) broken-hearted sobbing.
Mind Blown. One of my favorite rock songs/albums of all time.
Thanks ever so much!! Yes and yes! Agreed 100% my friend!!
Great vid! As an owner of the Fender Vibratone 'Leslie,' I can tell you that it comes with a pigtail (crossover) that separates the frequencies; hi/lo goes back to the amp, while the mids go to the leslie speaker. That's why the mids are so sweet when recording it. Also--the speaker is actually stationary; there is a Styrofoam bit that spins, and it only has one opening, which creates that Doppler effect. The cab has openings on the sides/top for miking in stereo...SRV did it the same way for 'Cold Shot.' This tune is haunting, and you did it justice...fantastic!
That was enlightening. Thank you. I was already wondering how a speaker can rotate endlessly when it is likely that it is wired ;-). Same with a Leslie. It is never the speaker that rotates, but some horn or styrofoam...
This song takes me straight back to my adolescence in Australia, I was either 14 or 15 when I first heard this on the radio and for a teenager the melancholia really stood out amongst the usual pop and rock of that era, it was definitely a unique song with that watery 60s sounding guitar. This song was the emo sequel to Here Comes the Sun from the Beatles.
90’s was a great age of drumming,Cameron,Grohl,Chamberlin,so many more,the singers also,iconic and the guitarists had great tones,90’s alternative scene was tremendous,great songwriting.
90's were a golden age of music...specifically 1991 to 1996
Another great drummer from that scene was Sean Kinney in Alice In Chains. If he got enough space to hit the snare on the upbeat, and it would sound cool, he would do it
@@andrewpearson1903 Forgot about Kinney,Perkins from Janes Addiction,another one.
And this was a "HIT", oh how times have changed.
nfijef i think it would still be a hit today. There's just not many songwriters around that are this good these days. Also the video for the track is one of the best music videos ever.
yeah, the times fucking suck now.
@@beyondthegong Still plenty of amazing music being made and released. You don't find it on the commercial radio, my dude ;)
@@tuathadedannan4486 That's absolute bullshit! There are just as many, if not more talented songwriters around today. You just need to look outside the trashy top 40 chart hits circle. Also, there is no "best" in music. It's subjective.
@@tuathadedannan4486 what planet are you on? theres 0 chance of this being a commercial hit in todays environment
I don't know if anyone said it already, but I hear so much Rush influence in the guitars on this record, and a fair bit in the drumming at times too. But especially the guitars with the occasionally-anthemic major chords (53:43), and those how-the-f-did-he-think-of-that solo's. Takes me back to Fly By Night and Farewell to Kings on vinyl...
youre high
Totally. The guitar solo is totally discombobulated and splattered onto the song it’s exactly like Fly By Nights solo
I was never a huge Soundgarden fan, but that song is and was great. And the "clean" sound is so unique, that even if you dial in something like this, you drop it, because it instantly sounds like "Black hole sun".
Thanks for the reconstruction.
I agree! It's a huge song!! Truly beautiful writing, performance and production!!
I've found that I only like songs in the groups Chris played in that he had done all or most of the writing on. I can tell almost immediately when I hear a Soundgarden song that Chris had very little input into, it doesnt have "it " just the emotional connection that Chris' songs have
I cannot tell you how much I appreciate this interview, thank you.
Thanks ever so much!!
best thing in music is rawness and damn Michael Beinhorn gets that
Two comments; so much great content on your channel, I can’t believe I missed this! Also, Beatles, Cream inspirations , yes, but I hear a lot of Syd Barrett in the lyric, and I know Syd was a big influence on Cornell. Thanks for the video.
This is so great. Please do more with Michael - he's amazing!
Yes! Michael is truly amazing!!
This is so informative for those of us who adore Chris and SG but know nothing of the technical side of things. Thank y’all so much. And thank you Chris for everything. ❤️
Thanks ever so much! I really appreciate it
I've never had a body tingle seeing a notification before!! The production, the band and song on this is so good it brings a tears to my eyes when i hear it. Loving all these interviews.
Thanks ever so much! That's truly wonderful to hear my friend!! I cried too! I remember the day I heard this...wow!! What a song! Chris was the last great singers!
This song is a pure masterpiece. Like a perfectly composed dish, painting or design of any kind.
Seamlessly integrated, matching parts become a beautiful whole unit.
98 percent of what is discussed here is completely foreign to me, but to hear professionals discuss their craft is fascinating. And it's an amazing song. I'm bringing on your videos!
Thanks ever so much
@@Producelikeapro Oops. Binging.
2 things stood out to me...1) Michael said Electronic Music was the inspiration behind this...holy schnikies never would've thought that. and 2) He does not like to do too much compression on those vocals, no wonder...that sound! Wowsers...these interviews are so damn valuable thank you Warren!
It was nice to hear something about Chris's choice to leave in his intakes and exhales after each vocal. I've never so consistently heard a singer's breathing in their recordings as Cornell's. This unadulterated element always made it feel like Chris was physically present in any room where his songs were playing.
God bless Michael, he’s such a sweetheart. And a great storyteller too.
And the way how he lights up as he discusses hearing the song for the first time-it’s almost as if you are transported back to when he heard it for the first time, ever, the memories are so vivid. He knows it is gonna be big-and he was right.
This song ... I remember when I first heard it ... instantly iconic, deep and fascinating ... amazing performances and the melodics? Truly inspired and to hear that he didn't know if it would sound like a Soundgarden song … the mentorship and support of the producer and the trust and creativity he showed to the band was incredible.
Superunknown was the first album I ever listened to start to finish on my own, I was 10. I'm 27 now, I've listened to hundreds of amazing rock albums and Superunknown is still my favorite. Chris Cornell is my favorite singer/songwriter, and these songs are incredible. I also love the way this album sounds. Hearing the stories from Michael and listening to the bits and pieces of the song soloed honestly gave me goosebumps. This music on this album in particular is so important to me. Thank you for this video, cheers.
Oh wow. Double wow! Bless you Warren! At 23:00,
we're given the best advice for overcoming self-doubt,
and the pressure to suppress our true creative inclinations.
Sooo huge!
Thanks ever so much Sean! I agree, Michael gave so much amazing information in this interview!
thats the best part of the interview!
I’ve been a life long fan of Soundgarden, and this interview is a gift. Thank you, it made me think fondly to growing up in Seattle during this time
Thanks ever so much! So glad you enjoyed the video!
Love your work! I mastered my college band Lodi’s self recorded album at Studio X back in 2000 I think, with Soundgarden and Pearl Jam’s sound engineer Josh Evans!
I really like this video format. I love the intimate views, the background. Awesome!
Thanks ever so much my friend!
As i say...you do a Very,Very good Job😶👍
I’ve probably watched this video half a dozen times already. This is such an epic in depth look at a truly great song. Michael’s passion for the recording process is unmistakable and it’s so interesting to hear a detailed account along with some of his very distinct philosophies on music and recording.
The thing that blows me away about this song is that all the main instrumentation sounds HUGE. The drums, bass, and guitars soloed are enormous and with the vocals it’s amazing that nothing gets overshadowed in the mix which is due in large part to the arrangement.
Thank you Warren, these insights into the recording process of handpicked songs are fascinating to me, keep up the great work!
How many of these have you got coming up? They're absolutely brilliant. Thank you!
Aw shucks! I'm asking Producers and Engineers who did these tracks to share their knowledge with us!
Thanks ever so much@SW627!
One of the best series on TH-cam I’ve ever seen. 🤘🏻
Yeah, makes it in a special way comprehensible, what might be happening when great talent teams up with top-notch engineering and production. This series is absolutely inspiring.
@@doctorjoyboylove I come at the process of making music from the other end, as I'm a recording artist. It's really enjoyable watching engineers and producers talking about the process of making music, and getting the results they get. Each video is giving a great insight into how records are made. Can't wait for more!
This series is an absolute gem. Opens a whole new dimension to a song which has so any layers when you listen to the final recorded version. You think you've heard it all until they break it down like this. The detailed vocal work, guitar tones, composition and putting it all together to make sense of it all. True quality content right here. TH-cam needs more of this man...
Blew out 5 mics, epic.
Still can't believe he's gone... He was such a brilliant human being. Feels like just yesterday I was a mere 6 feet from him watching SG at the Paramount in downtown Seattle. RIP Chris. 💔
Yes, what an amazing talent! R.I.P Chris!!
Was that the show that J.P. Patches emceed? I was at that one.
@@jfseal38 Nah, I wish... This was in like 2014-15ish.
Thank you for giving me a seat in your studio, I’m just going to sit here and listen.
Thanks ever so much!!
"Understanding where the one is and recognizing that in the time between one and two there's a universe of possibilities… The whole world exists between between one downbeat and the next"
What a fascinating statement… there's always a reason people are where they are in life… Brilliant
This is an amazing insight, Warren. Thanks to you and Michael for taking the time to do it.
my god this is fantastic... Can we get more with Michael talking about EVERY song on the album? I've learned so much from this. Truly a masterpiece, one of the best sounding albums ever recorded and i love hearing about all the details and work that went into it. There's so much knowledge he has to offer, would love to learn from him!
One of the top 10 rock songs of all time imho. Amazing to hear the stories that went along with it. Thank you so much guys.
Cornell is one of the best song writers of our generation. This whole album shows us this fact.
This song is a masterpiece! He's so right about how you can just listen to it on repeat and never be tired of it.
I have no idea why i teared up at this... starting at the part where he talks about talking to chris about writing this song. This band was such a humongous influence on me as a young man. Chris you left us too soon :(
I agree, this is a beautiful song by one of the greatest singers who ever lived!
The kind of content I always waited and wished for. Thanks man
In tears, incredibly special. Picked up my first guitar because of that song, never thought I would hear the elements that way, let alone by the man who put it together. Thankyou!
Absolutely mesmerizing from start to finish. What a pinnacle moment in rock history. It just doesn’t get any better than this.
Only just discovered this channel, great stuff. Superunknown was the soundtrack to my 20's and introduced me to Soundgarden.
Chris was one of those rare talents that elevated rock beyond what 99% of other artists could do.
26:14- My favorite portion of a TH-cam video. Exactly how I feel about music. The tension, and resolution is what makes my ears perk up when listening.
Everything about this is amazing. And what a superb guest to have in Mr Beinhorn. Amazing. Again, I say: AMAZING!
Michael Beinhorn's joy and enthusiasm had me smiling, laughing, learning. How great when a producer knows when to push and when to back off... really enjoyed hearing how he left Chris alone to record his vocals, would've never imagined it that way. Thank you for this wonderful masterclass!
Cornell is the best rock singer of his generation, hands down. Brilliant ideas and soundscape. Michael B is a treat to listen to breaking this down. I'd would have sworn those big guitars were baritone doubled..
Hi Jim, agreed what a singer! Yes, it's amazing to think those guitars are just massive tones!!
Agreed. I saw them play a surprise show at a small Seattle club.
They were having trouble with an amp, so while they fixed it, Cornell sang a solo acoustic version of Black Hole Sun. Absolutely unreal.
ian thornley of big wreck reminds me of cornell, such talent
"Cornell is -the best- my favourite rock singer of his generation,"
Music is subjective. There is no "best".
every interview with Michael Bienhorn ive heard or seen regarding his career is amazing,from jerbie handcock's the rocket,to RHCP version of hogher groun d, to soundgardens major record and the snare drums used, cymbals and microphones and recording techniques is more exciting than watching a blockbuster action-thriller movie on IMAX or whatever, This guy was and is one of the masters of squeezing solid gold out of raw talent, and capturing it forever.thanks for giving us the chance to see how it was all done, perfectly.
Producing: conflict engagement not avoidance! Glad to hear he fought for the sound he wanted. The best album by this group. Clean and hairy.....what a concept. Great interview. Thanks to everyone for this post.
Thanks ever so much Robert!!
Omg… freaking amaze balls!!!!!
My favorite part was hearing how Chris broke 5 U87’s. Amazing video.... Cheers Warren!
5 x $2k mics......
RIP Chris. Miss you bud
This has to be one of the most enjoyable interviews I've ever listened to. The decision to leave the room and let Chris record his own vocals because he felt that that would yield the best result epitomises the role of Producer. Great decision-making all around. Thanks for this.
I love how passionate and excited Michael is about music. His attitude, demeanor, and emotions toward music are very inspiring. I just watched the video with warren and Dave jerden (man in the box producer) and he seemed emotionless lol. I’m sure he’s a great guy and he’s passionate about his craft, but it just didn’t show. He’s a great producer though so I’m not trynna knock him in anyway
It’s just really refreshing to see Michael and how excited he is about what he does
This was priceless on so many levels I'm not sure I deserve how rich and revealing this about someone I respect so much. Thanks a million
Chris Cornell was so very talented. This was a wonderful piece of history to be shared with us all. Thank you!
This made me sob..... The sound that is soundgarden will forever echo through the ever expanding universe. This man will never die
yeah makes me sad too. if you were around in 93 you'd know this spooky sounding music definitely matched the times. the world in southern CA actually felt like this song- as well as all that other moody grunge music
I’m 31 and just now understanding what it is a producer actually does and it so fascinating. They (perhaps the good ones) have their hands in the creative process just as much as the band and it’s so amazing to listen to. Thanks for the interviews!
Probably my favorite video by Warren Yet... this is the Bomb and that guy is The Genius... amazing
Thanks ever so much! Yes, Michael is amazing!
Watching this was like watching a great movie that you don’t want to end!
Superunknown is top #2 albums of all time for me. Was 14yo when it came out. Changed my world. Big fan of Beinhorn's work.
James McGauran agreed! He’s a master!
For so many years I have tried to understand how that album and song have been recorded (this CD is actually in my car CD player for ten years and in regular use ;-)). Thanks so much Warren and Michael for sharing!
Great, great, great. Chris Cornell was an amazing musician and one of the all time greatest rock vocalists. It is such a thrill to hear this song presented in this fashion. Thank you Warren!
Michael Beinhorn is everything a Producer should be.
This segment is purely outstanding! I love it!
Thanks ever so much my friend!!
As evidenced by these "Inside the Song" episodes it's absolutely essential to delve into these incredible songs retrospectively and to hear the passion, emotion and artistic vision at play in the creation of masterpieces like "Black Hole Sun." We all need to hear and remember the ideological and philosophical approaches of artists like Soundgarden and producers like Michael Beinhorn as they craft the most iconic songs of all time. What was in Chris Cornell's head when he wrote the song? What was the vision in the mind of Michael Beinhorn as he collaborated with the band and captured such artistic genius at work? A collision of preparation, experience, chance and love. The decision to let Chris engineer his own vocal alone is so trusting and full of faith. Honestly, Michael is gifted beyond his musical acumen existing with a level of responsibility and devotion to what could be our most human form of expression. I'm grateful for him. Thanks for doing this, Warren. Rock on!
This song has always been for me like the universe; mysterious, beautiful, with thousands of contrasts and colors in which you never stop finding something new. Michael's humility is palpable, it is clear that he was a guide in the process rather than a producer wanting to do what he wanted because he wanted to. Having a producer become part of the band had never been so clear. Thanks for this video.
This is a golden age for learning. Thank you so much for all your work.
Hobbes Esq. thanks ever so much my friend!!
Had to come back again for these jewels...one of the most insightful interviews.
Thanks ever so much
Perhaps the best video on production Ive seen....what a spectacular song.
Wow! Thank you Dada Drew! That's very kind of you!
anyone else cry during this? am I just crazy? lol. the solo, solo'd. and then the ending vox. Haunting AF. What a GIFT to have this kind of insight into these epic timeless recordings and works of art
Yes!! Me! This was such an incredible experience!
m court13 Yup
I love how big Warren’s smile is! I would be the same way. Very cool!
I don't care what songs you do, just do more with Michael Beinhorn, Easily my favorite so far, and i love his take on making music in general.
This is a breaktaking recording, of a really cool song, on the best overall, and best sounding, rock album of its time.
Very well said
There is an incredible amount of priceless information in this episode.
What can be better than a breakdown of Soundgarden’s sound by the man who helped create them?
Absolutely fascinating!
This is amazing, thank you Warren and thank you Michael for doing this. So cool to hear the inside scoop on one of the most iconic albums/songs of the 90s. I was lucky to get to chat w Michael for a bit at NAMM, years ago. What a gracious guy. I'm inspired by this video! Cheers!
This was filmed a few years ago so can you please text Michael and just thank him again for taking so much time to do this video? This was so enjoyable. You keyed in on so many good parts too. Thank you.
One of the best videos I have ever watched on TH-cam since it's existence.. Thanks!
This right here...is why I am grateful for the Internet and TH-cam. What a wonderful, inspirational, insightful, emotional and informative look into art that transcends above everything. Thank you so much for these interviews. Please keep going. I absolutely loved this video. Kudos.
That snare sounds reminiscent of When the Levee Breaks. I love how the ring makes it sustain instead of a ton of reverb.
TalkShowHost such an amazing snare sound!!
From what I read back in the 90s was that this particular snare was very sensitive with how it was hit. If it wasn’t hit just right it would ring out inconsistently. This really says a lot about how great a drummer Matt Cameron is. While he was/is very tight, consistent and creative, it’s the subtleties of his playing combined that really make his drumming stand out.
Utterly joyous! Thank you so very much for this.