I love his playing! I wasn't fortunate enough to see the band with him the only time they played in my country, but I was fortunate to see the band anyway. RIP Chris :(
goddamn, what a voice!!! chris can sure fuckin sing one of the greatest (if not THE greatest) bands of the 90s, alternative or otherwise. incredibly creative and great musicians.
"Spoonman" refers to a street artist who used to make a show with spoons at the time Soundgarden recorded this song: Artis The Spoonman. They sort of dedicated the song to him, but it can be meant to refer to all street artist in general. I did a full cover myself, with guitars, bass and... spoons, I think it sounds ok. It is on my channel, every visit is welcome, thanks!
Thank you so much for the explanation. This actually makes so much more sense being it's a Soundgarden song... I had a boyfriend in the 90s when this came out or around that time they told me it was about heroin... I have thought for 20 years that this song was about heroin.. thank you for setting me straight
First time I heard soundgarden I was probably 5. Now I am 22 and it is still the best band I have ever heard and song spoonman kicks ass a lot of energy in it so best wishes guys from Slovakia hope you come
That's what I just started doing and i've improved alot more. I have a more higher voice I noticed than Low. Listening to the older bands like Led Zeppelin,Bostin,Queen have really helped me notice how to sing more high. Thanks for the Advice!!! I really Appreciate it.
we went to the BING CROSBY ARENA IN DEL MAR / SAN DIEGO C.A. - (1996 WAS IT THAT LONG AGO F ) 2-3 THOUSAND AT BEST IN A WAREHOUSE TYPE GENERAL ADMISSION . KORN WAS OPENING ( NOT GOING TO GO THERE ) ..ROCK AND ROLL THROUGH AND THROUGH .. R.I.P. CHRIS ..YOU HIT US ALL .. WE HOPE YOU FOUND THE PEACE YOU SO DESPERATELY WERE LOOKING FOR .. WITH ALL RESPECT ROCK THEM ALL FOR ETERNITY
most people think this song is about a drug addict, but its not. its about chris knowing this old man on the sidewalk who used to drum with spoons and he made friends with him and came up with that song!
I'm one of those people that thought it was about heroin because a boyfriend I had at the time in the 90s told me that and I thought he knew everything about Soundgarden LOL
Hey joseph allen from 5 years ago, i was looking at my super old youtube inbox and saw our comment thread here. And after playing rockband i picked up a guitar and started playing. Just an FYI. It's cool I stumbled on these messages.
I know that's the technique because I use it myself. He has a big range. Instead of just singing those notes clean in head voice he belts them instead. There's a distinctive difference between belted falsetto and belted head voice. For example Ian Gillian of Deep Purple primarily used belted falsetto. Chris Cornell can hit the same notes but the difference is that he puts out more intensity and power by hitting them in head voice.
Soundgarden is, and will be my greatest life influence forever. But it's 4 of them combined, not just Chris' godlike voice. Without Kim, Ben & Matt, it would have been only 1/4 awesome. Chris is now trying to make something original of himself, but it's just impossible without the rest of Soundgarden. He so didn't know what to do, so he ended up with timbaland, I mean come on!!! But by god he remains best singer!
Thanks,I really am trying to improve my voice in more of a yelling kind of sence. I notice that I can sing songs like Man in the Box easily but I can't seem to find out how to get a more high pitch scream. But I'm starting to get everything and i'm improving. Thanks man,I really appreciate it.
@MegaFenderstrat no, it's about an artist called Artis the Spoonman, from Seattle (the city Soundgarden is from), Cornell himself said that. Wikipedia it
we agree with you. Matt Cameron is one of the best drummer. His drumming style is unique, very much odd but can bring you the excitement of playing drums.
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Matt's groove is incredible
I love his playing! I wasn't fortunate enough to see the band with him the only time they played in my country, but I was fortunate to see the band anyway. RIP Chris :(
Yes I agree and awesome group
He blends his head voice into his falsetto very well while keeping a slightly closed throat to add a raspy quality and mask any change in register.
Yes
That little drum solo Matt Cameron plays is so awesome! :)
Underrated drummer but he's one of the best I think. And the band kicks ass
A tribal volcano of erupting psychedelia, this songs KICKS ASS!
what a voice!
goddamn, what a voice!!!
chris can sure fuckin sing
one of the greatest (if not THE greatest) bands of the 90s, alternative or otherwise.
incredibly creative and great musicians.
"Spoonman" refers to a street artist who used to make a show with spoons at the time Soundgarden recorded this song: Artis The Spoonman. They sort of dedicated the song to him, but it can be meant to refer to all street artist in general. I did a full cover myself, with guitars, bass and... spoons, I think it sounds ok. It is on my channel, every visit is welcome, thanks!
Thank you so much for the explanation. This actually makes so much more sense being it's a Soundgarden song... I had a boyfriend in the 90s when this came out or around that time they told me it was about heroin... I have thought for 20 years that this song was about heroin.. thank you for setting me straight
THIS BAND SOUNDS BY STUDIO & LIVE!!!! THE SAME, MAKES ME FEEL SO GOOODDDDDD!!!!!!!!CARRY ME TO THE HEAVEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
First time I heard soundgarden I was probably 5. Now I am 22 and it is still the best band I have ever heard and song spoonman kicks ass a lot of energy in it so best wishes guys from Slovakia hope you come
I like how Cornell does some Tom Morello shit there with the guitar
Kim’s doing it as well 🤘🏻
Best band ever!!! Best performance ever!!!
so sad to hear about Chris Cornell's death. Tragic news. forever will be missed.
That's what I just started doing and i've improved alot more. I have a more higher voice I noticed than Low.
Listening to the older bands like Led Zeppelin,Bostin,Queen have really helped me notice how to sing more high.
Thanks for the Advice!!!
I really Appreciate it.
My mom recalls a memory of me in the 90s playing air guitar to this as a kid. Maybe my first influence 🎸
I love how each time the spoon solo comes Chris always tries to match how it sounds, wonderful!
死ぬほど好きな曲です。アップありがとうございます。
greatest range in his voice. Cornell
Yes I agree Chris Cornell a awesome singer
Loved listening to this when it came out around 1990; love it even more now!
Sound Garden a awesome group,alot of great songs.Chris Cornell a awesome singer.May Chris Cornell RIP 💐💙
WOOT SPOONMAN!!!
i love this song, this and black hole sun are a couple of my favorite songs by soundgarden, great band!
we went to the BING CROSBY ARENA IN DEL MAR / SAN DIEGO C.A. - (1996 WAS IT THAT LONG AGO F ) 2-3 THOUSAND AT BEST IN A WAREHOUSE TYPE GENERAL ADMISSION . KORN WAS OPENING ( NOT GOING TO GO THERE ) ..ROCK AND ROLL THROUGH AND THROUGH .. R.I.P. CHRIS ..YOU HIT US ALL .. WE HOPE YOU FOUND THE PEACE YOU SO DESPERATELY WERE LOOKING FOR .. WITH ALL RESPECT ROCK THEM ALL FOR ETERNITY
"Feel the rythym with your haaaaand....!!"
This song is so badass.
its mainly because chris cornell is one of the best singers in the world, thats why he can do it
most people think this song is about a drug addict, but its not. its about chris knowing this old man on the sidewalk who used to drum with spoons and he made friends with him and came up with that song!
I'm one of those people that thought it was about heroin because a boyfriend I had at the time in the 90s told me that and I thought he knew everything about Soundgarden LOL
LOVE THIS SONG!!!
Basically he belts his head voice.
Hey joseph allen from 5 years ago, i was looking at my super old youtube inbox and saw our comment thread here. And after playing rockband i picked up a guitar and started playing. Just an FYI. It's cool I stumbled on these messages.
AWESOME!
Love this guys voice
Simply bad ass. What a great band. One of the most underrated ever.
This session the ultimate capture of SG greatness....
Excellent sound , Chris has a great voice.
Haven't seen this in a while, love this live version.
Awesome drumming. I love this song.
Great video.
this is the trac that got me hooked.....soooo nasty . love it just the same as when i first heard it.... this live version is off the charts,
I know that's the technique because I use it myself.
He has a big range. Instead of just singing those notes clean in head voice he belts them instead.
There's a distinctive difference between belted falsetto and belted head voice.
For example
Ian Gillian of Deep Purple primarily used belted falsetto.
Chris Cornell can hit the same notes but the difference is that he puts out more intensity and power by hitting them in head voice.
Gracias brother!!!
i always need a hit of this video every other day
Great !!!
Still love this song and band !
Thnx for sharing !!!
;-)
Best version of this classic!
this is the best comment I've ever seen ever on youtube! There's no way I could agree more!
Chris looked a lot cooler with long hair. I like how Ben sings the backup part on this.
I love his voice.
Chris strokes and caresses his guitar in this solo with so much passion. Damn lucky Ass guitar 🎸
That's Kim not Chris.
Soundgarden come back please come back!!!!!!!!!!
I love that Drum Solo with a damn passion.
one of their best creations, awesome band
Soundgarden is, and will be my greatest life influence forever. But it's 4 of them combined, not just Chris' godlike voice. Without Kim, Ben & Matt, it would have been only 1/4 awesome.
Chris is now trying to make something original of himself, but it's just impossible without the rest of Soundgarden. He so didn't know what to do, so he ended up with timbaland, I mean come on!!! But by god he remains best singer!
DUDE!!!! i want to go see them live so bad
Love Chris's voice
I remember seeing the actual spoonman playing in pike place daily back in the 90s... very paramount to the grunge movement.
Why do i see people putting down Cornell's live voice so much on videos? He has an amazing voice! I mean really, am i missing something?
i need them back
very good live
@hackerguy227 He was trying to emulate the spoon sounds, i thought it was cool.
Drum solo is my favorite part. Great song. =D
Great vibe
SOUNDGARDEN FOR LIFE !!!!!!!!!
Thanks,I really am trying to improve my voice in more of a yelling kind of sence. I notice that I can sing songs like Man in the Box easily but I can't seem to find out how to get a more high pitch scream. But I'm starting to get everything and i'm improving.
Thanks man,I really appreciate it.
Best rock band ever.
Amen!!
this is the first song i ever learned how to play...BESTROCKGROUPEVER
is wonder, fantastic and great!!!
FREAKIN AWESOME!!!!
Ohhh what i would give to get these guys back together! One of the best bands of the '90s!
>:D
chris cornell is an awesome singer
best song ever
Ooow SoundGarden Por Siempre entre Los GRANDEES!!!
Phenomenal.
Ya quiero verlos!!!!!
Love this song
Mais-que-perfeito!!!!!
They're back!
@MegaFenderstrat no, it's about an artist called Artis the Spoonman, from Seattle (the city Soundgarden is from), Cornell himself said that. Wikipedia it
chris cornell is a beast
So fANTASTIC!!!
i just shit myself this video and live version was ausome
We need a Soundgarden reunion.
This is such a great record!!! Vote this up if Kim Thayil Rocks!!!!! :P \m/
he's slammin' here fo sho
wish i could have been there!!!
can you write a song like that, then? he wrote it, he can do whatever he wants when he sings it
Fuckin' Cornell
FUCKIN' the best!
i love the lyrics and it still sound great live all my friends are indians all my friends are brown an red i love the backing vocals
Hell yeahhhhhh!!
Soundgarden the greatest grunge rock band ever!!!!
Greatness.
awesome!
NEEDS MORE SPOON!
1:54 that bass o.O
Alice In Chains and Soundgarden are my fav Seattle bands hands down
I'd love to see these guys live. But that won't ever happen :(
we agree with you.
Matt Cameron is one of the best drummer.
His drumming style is unique, very much odd but can bring you the excitement of playing drums.
ah ok, i get ya, thanx again. ^^
legend
imo Matt Cameron is one of the absolute best drummers the world has ever seen.
I've heard he is ambidextrous, is that true ?
Now this is fucking music. Amazing version.
SUPER UTESIELS TO THE RESCUE!!!!!!