This is my tribute to one of my all time favorite singer Chris Cornell. My good friend Jason Tillery joins me to discuss the passing of a legend. RIP Chris...
Almost 5 years later and I am still an open wound with the passing of Chris. I was in Seattle during the rise of Grunge and the energy downtown was refreshing after a decade of Hairbands. Chris turned musical talent of the time up to a more sophisticated level. Man.........I miss how he saw music and his place in it!
Yes, "grunge" is about the worst title you could apply to such an awe inspiring musical scene! The word "grunge" just sounds ugly, like some kind of horrific disease or filth! The music that came out of Seattle was expertly played, very heavy and fierce, and featured deep, heartfelt lyrics that meant something. I call it rock and roll! Peace!
Fellow 70s-80s kid who LOVES music and suffered through the over produced crap and just after graduating, my music world (EVERYONES) BLEW UP and finally made sense. My voice was represented by Chris and Ed
@@treff9226with the history and how the bands of that time where and what they stood for, grunge is a perfect word for all them Seattle bands. Look into it a little more. After reading a soundgarden book and nirvana book I then understood what grunge actually meant!
I am in my garage drinking and smoking cigarettes mourning a man I never met but I feel like I knew through his music, other musicians who knew him and interviews. As I am doing this I'm listening to the songs that impacted me the most. As I start to cry I hear my 2 yr old daughter in the kitchen laughing hysterically with her mother. Such an innocence in her laugh. I know I am at the bottom of the list of mourners but I am having so much trouble with this. I don't know how to process this. I am going to make chris proud and go in the house and hug my daughter and relish her. This is a rambling ass paragraph... This just doesn't make sense to me, but it shouldn't make sense to me. I'll love you forever man and I will make a concerted effort to carry you on in my life and I promise I will introduce you to my daughter as soon as I put her to sleep tonight. We will close our eyes to your music tonight. I will always miss you.
I feel you Cody. I can relate to the way you feel. I've been non-stop listening to Soundgarden and Audioslave for a few days now, man a lot of those lyrics are haunting. In the song "Blow up the Outside World" there's Someone tried to tell me something Don't let the world get you down Nothing will do me in before I do myself So save it for your own and the ones you can help and many other songs that are so haunting. Then on CNN I see this gem: www.cnn.com/2015/11/03/health/death-rate-middle-age-white-americans/ This thought process had been in the works in his head for a long long time. I wish he could have found what he needed, the missing piece, the link, the puzzle, whatever it was. It wasn't money, or kids, love, what, I don't know. Take care of yourself Cody, your not alone trying to make sense of this.
cody meridith, I was doing the EXACT same thing, minus the drink! Only because I would have been a blubbering mess instead of just crying. This one has hit me the hardest! When I first heard the news, I honestly thought it was just another internet hoax. Then came the complete denial. While I'll always be forever grateful to have the music that Chris left behind, I can't help feeling devasted, knowing that he was in his prime and I was so selfishly looking forward to many more years of his genius work. He was truly a one of a kind that will forever be missed. 💔
well said. I also feel the same. I can't figure out why after over a year I'm not really getting over it. Hell I have watched this video like 4 times since it happened. I was deeply moved by Layne's passing also, but it wasn't on the level of this. I miss a man I have never met and didn't know. So strange, but I grew up with him. Many of the emotions I felt as a late teenager were felt during his creations, so I guess it makes sense part of me died with him.
cody meridith I hear ya man! I'm so obsessed now that he's gone. I always loved him but when I sar rip ch r is Cornell I instantly thought no it's a hoax! Wow. I'm so sad too and its been a year now
Seeing a technically proficient jazz musician and educator such as yourself paying tribute and appreciating music like this makes me very happy. It's also a testament to how much of an impact Chris made, along with the bands in his scene.
Crushed by the horrific news. Just a quick FYI re: Chris tracking his own vocals. I worked at Bad Animals studio during Down On The Upside. I remember Chris, by himself, running the tape machine on some vocal takes. It was a regular practice. The dude was a galactic genius and could easily grasp the concept of tracking his vocals sans engineer. Part of my life's sunshine is gone, but thankful I can hear our brother anytime I press play. Lucky...
It’s a brave man who covers Cornell vocals but Jason manages it admirably, he has a great voice. To lose someone like Chris will always feel raw but we will never forget his influence and his work and spirit. Thank you for this Rick and Jason.
I have seen may try to tackle Cornell's vocals but ZERO have done him justice. However, Jason has done an Amazing job here! Kudos!! Rick, as always blessed to have found your youtube.
I just revisited this video again 5 years later and it still breaks my heart. Your cover of Seasons was phenomenal by the way. We will always miss you Chris.
Yeah it was, I was surprised how good Jason covered Chris. I'd like to hear them do a cover of Preaching The End Of The World. Euphoria Mourning was so underrated. I just discovered it last week!
As a 44 yr old musician. All the Seattle bands were the driving force for me . Feel blessed to have lived my late teenage years thru this great era of music.
I remember the night Chris died. I cried that night, and I cried all morning the next morning. I was struggling with depression and anxiety myself, and one of my comforts is listening to Soundgarden, so his death was one of those that really hit close to home.
Me too. It is crazy. I took this man for granted, wasn't even as into him until he passed. Always enjoyed his music, I'm obsessed now. I missed the opportunity to see him with Temple of the Dog and thought, I will see him again soon. I was looking into tickets for him solo when he passed. Sucks. Absolute legend of music.
Yea still. Always gonna be a massive void without him. Of all the rock deaths I've experienced, and I'm 1 of biggest Layne and Aic fans. This still hit me harder than anyone elses death
I was at the last show in Detroit, I was woken at 4am by friends telling me I saw the last Soungarden show ever. I couldn't believe I saw him 5 hours earlier and now he's gone.
Wow, I can't believe you were there at the last show. Chris Cornell changed my life when I heard his voice as a kid (born in 1990) and I still just get chills when I hear him. One of my favorite covers of all time is "Nothing Compares to You" and his Billie Jean cover. I only mention his covers because he can make any song his... He blew me away.
I was at the show right before Detroit, In Indianapolis, and he was so upbeat, laid back, seemed to really enjoy himself, talking about the future, etc. . It just doesn't make any sense, Chester dieing on his bday, there are other forces at work here....
Still devastated by the loss of Chris Cornell. I get tears in my eyes when I think about it to this day. I agree Plant and Cornell have the greatest rocks voices of all time!!!
Chris meant so much to so many people. I was 15 when I fell in love with Soundgarden. Then there was Temple of the Dog, which is still one of my favorite albums of all time, the songs are so beautifully written and Chris's voice is out of this world. He really meant so much to my generation he was authentic. It's 2023 now and I still miss him and find it hard to comprehend that he's not here. He was the heart of that whole scene and still was so much more than that as an artist in his own right. He left a huge hole in all our hearts and will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace Chris 🙏 ❤
just watched this October 2020. I'v been binge watching Chris' concerts since 2012 and dreaming that one day I will be able to see him or any of his bands. Until that one fateful day my dream was shattered. Still continues to watch all videos related to him. Also got a tattoo on his honor. Thanks Rick and Jason this means a lot to many of us..
If there is anything Chris had apart from a fantastic voice, was a natural gift for melody and harmony. Some of his chord elections in many of his songs are unusual, yet they flow smoothly one after another. Thanks for this Rick, if sometime you make a Chris Cornell Harmony study kind of video, it would be great. His chords on his solo album Euphoria Morning, are fantastic...
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Euphoria Morning owes a LOT to Alain Johannes and Natasha Shneider from a harmony /chord progression perspective. That power couple was otherworldy, and with Cornell simply opened an interdimensional portal to a sonic universe we didn't know was possible... only Alain survives and carries the torch for such unique music. Will never stop missing Chris and Natasha and their contributions to the soundtrack of my life.
I'll never forget that terrible day. I woke up early morning, checked my phone, and had a message from my buddy Aldo, his from México, saying Cornell has passed and how he remembers the day we saw him perform in Baltimore were we live at the time... And 10 years later there I was...in Santiago Chile, in my bed, next to my wife...and I couldn't belive what I was reading... I went through all the web hoping to read that it was all BS... But it wasn't ... And it hit me so fn hard.. Like losing a close friend... And now I can say for real that I felt like that...because two years ago I lost one of my best friends... Brother since we were 15..and it feels exactly like the way I felt that morning...that horrible morning... I woke up my kids for school... Trying to hold back the tears... And when they left for school... And I found myself alone at home... I cried for an hour straight... Chris was my idol...the amazing frontman from SG... One of my favorite bands of all time... He loved the Beatles as much as I do... He could sing like no one in this planet... He played amazing guitar... He was handsome.. He was like a friend.. A real part of my life... Since 1991 when I first listened to badmotorfinger in a cassette that a good friend of mine and class mate lent to me... And I played that really loud on my bus ride back home... And I felt stoned by what I was hearing... So beautiful, so dark, so interesting, so powerful... It was like... I just found my next favorite band for life... This is the perfect blend between Beatles, Sabbath and Zeppelin. I didn't go to work that terrible day... I stayed at home crying... Playing guitar... Texting friends... And my buddy from school... Who lent me that cassette back in 91, when we were just 14, told me the most heartbreaking line I've ever read... It was beautiful and terrible at the same time... But pure reality.. He told me "With his death I declare youth officially over".
"The mirror shows another face, another Face to hide it all." This is so true and you explain it so well, we need to help each other when we are down. I loved Chris Cornell and his talent since the beginning days of Sound Garden, Temple of the Dog, etc. As I sit in my garage contemplating life, this song and your tribute brings me back. He was truly a great soul. Thank you brothers.
I was lucky enough to see him up close and personal here in Louisville right before we lost him. He was an incredible talent. One in a billion. I love his voice, his guitar playing, and his vibe. He left this earth too early, but I'm grateful for what he left behind.
so so so sad day it is....he was ......he is ....he will be... the legend.shit!!!!am crying again...i was listening to his music since i was a little girl and now am pro musician.THANKS TO CHRIS.and thank you for this beautiful cover
Same here. I listen to certain songs in a particular order so much that YT autosuggests them for me now. It's like YT knows I'm going with the Cornell package today.
A big time fan of Chris I followed him through many concerts, groups he sung with and now this. I seen him perform in concert before but seeing the video of his last performance made me cry waterfalls. . You can clearly see he was hurting, he was off-key most of the night and well- out of it. Someone should have seen something was wrong. Who really knows what lead to his death but dammit this hurts. My teen hood years are almost gone. Only true Grudge singer left is Eddie - the rest are dead. Sound Garden was my go to group when I felt I needed a release from the world. His vocals pierced my soul. No one can or will ever sing like him. His voice was so unique. I don't usually Idolize singers, but he was someone very special and I am honored that I got to go to concerts of his.
Ketterashley82 well said. I saw SG for first time in the 80s at 930 club in DC. I’ve been blessed to see Chris live many times with SG, AS, solo and the TOTD tour. There were times with SG before break up in 1997 that Chris wasn’t sober onstage. The solo EM tour he looked awful. So skinny and pale but that voice was always there even if a little slurry at times. However he was happy and healthy when he came back with AS. I saw him live then and solo. From his AS days, solo stuff, SG reunion etc. I NEVER saw him slur his words, have bad timing either. In the many concert videos never slurry. It blows and boggles my mind that Detroit performance was so out of character and obvious something was wrong. Yet none of band mates, crew, tour manager, BG, the list goes on chose to stay with Chris after the concert and get him some help. This is the part of the story that I can’t get over the anger about. He didn’t have to die.
I was born in 1991, and my older brother (8 years older) loved Soundgarden... So growing up they were always in my ear. That sound, and Chris's voice, were a major part of childhood. Audioslave as well, to this day I remember my brother playing Cochise for me when it first came out. Chris Cornell was one of my idols, still is. Thanks Rick for the video... It helps hearing people talk about him like that, even after all this time.
I cried watching this the day you first posted and I'm crying now. I've come back to watch this video many times for reasons I still don't know. This is just beautiful. Thank you beyond words.
The thing about music, and what makes your channel so great, is that it's universal. Musical styles come and go, and are reborn and redie. But there is no universe in which the future of humanity is music-less. Music is. As long as there is one of us, walking the Earth, humming a tune, music will always be. This channel hits on the primal emotional drive tapped by music. Everyone who loves music wants to create it. Many are discouraged by how easy it seems, and how difficult it is to do it well - and so they are utterly satisfied to remain a loyal audience. But like any kid who wants to take apart his toy to see how it works - lots of us want to know the inner mechanics of music. Your presentation is competent, honest, and unadorned. And the impact music has had on your lives is far beyond what it was for most of us (who couldn't conceive of a musical career for lack of income). But your sadness at the lost of Chris Cornell, whom none of you knew personally - yet all of you knew personally - is, utterly, universal. And in times of grief we tend to want to gather with those who seem to be in authority, who feel the same. Thanks.
Coming from Upstate NY. The Seattle scene changed many of our lives. Chris Cornell will always be my favorite vocalist and musician. I am waiting for a day to play a CC tribute here in Syracuse. R.I.P Chris Cornell.
It's amazing how, as a non-musician, hearing about the technical aspects of Soundgarden's music that make absolutely zero sense to me actually make me appreciate them way more.
And I used to always think Cornell is the most grounded of grunge greats. He was never my favourite but the vocals of some of his songs were so outstanding - how could one not be shocked? For example - ROOM A THOUSAND YEARS WIDE..what a song! Hunger Strike, call me a dog and on and on..Even LIKE A STONE, his most accessible song is just great. "And on I read until the day was done...and I sat in regret of all the things I've done for all that I've blessed and all that I've wronged, in dreams until my death...I will wander on."
watching this 6 1/2 years later and i still miss him a lot. He was definitely one of my favorites of all-time and I felt like I lost a family member. I saw him perform once in 2007 with his solo band and they played over 3 hours filled with his solo stuff, Soundgarden, Audioslave, and cover tunes. Oh and I got to touch his shoulder 😂. What a talent ! RIP Chris ❤
Lol I love hearing someone geek out about Soundgarden like this! Everything Jason is saying is basically why I love them. I didn't know their music was so complex, though, and so far beyond other bands at the time. For me - from a pure sound perspective, they're just one of the most pleasing bands to listen to. They went beyond heavy metal and mixed in elements of punk rock, and added psychedelic, weird sounds that brought out the emotion that they were trying to convey beautifully. Kim Thayil's heavy, yet delicate, nimble riffs mixed with Chris Cornell's multi-octave vocals singing some of the most weird, obscure, and deep lyrics I've ever heard, as well as some very personal, emotional lyrics that he was not afraid to sing makes them my favorite band. RIP Chris
After watching your most excellent tribute to Chris, I did an acoustic cover of 'Black Hole Sun'. Your wonderful memories of Chris really touched my heart and soul...it was so beautiful and moving...thank you so much, Rick and Jason. 💗💗💗
My first time ever watching/seeing you guys but HOLY SH** .... that SEASONS was AMAZING! One of my favorite Cornell songs....Had to watch it three times. Also thought all the commentary was so interesting. Still stunned & deeply saddened here as well. Can not believe it. :(
That was an incredibly fun and insightful hour, not to mention the great cover of "Seasons". Thank you guys for making this bleak time a bit brighter for us fellow fans...
Great tribute - thanks. The 'Seasons' version brought me to tears. This guy was a big part of my youth. Its tough to know someone so eloquent and erudite felt he couldn't keep going.
Great tribute. Thank you guys. I have been quite cynical about the passing of him since that fateful day we all regret. Alas, no one did it like the man himself. No one sings like him, anymore.
l'm wrecked, but being among fellow hardcore fans like you guys is the only thing so far that brings a certain kind of...."comfort" in the midst of all this madness and tragedy. Thank you for sharing your words, your thoughts, and your time. Out of all of them this is the toughest one for me by far.
Jason is hilarious with his personal anecdotes, so relatable and down to earth. Thanks for this homage discussion, remembering Chris Cornell and Soundgarden's impact and musical legacy on our lives. Soundgarden was one of the biggest musical impression as a kid that I can remember. (Outshined on the True Romance soundtrack. That lyric "I'm looking California but feeling Minnesota" was so striking and memorable).
Great cover and tribute, an artist such as chris cornell who can combine lyrics, melody and the rarest of singing quality,is truly ta rere gift to people who FEEL the music in their soul.thanks r.i.p. chris
I happened to be in Chicago when this happened. I wish I would've known about Rick's channel at the time because this would've been/is legit grief counseling for me. Thanks for both of you being there and paying an awesome tribute to a true legend!
Thanks for this, man. I agree with you regarding Chris Cornell. He's one of the best vocalists of all time. It was such a privilege to have seen him live in 2010. RIP Chris and good luck to your family. May your music be played for generations to come.
What a great way to pay homage to one of the greats of ROCK you guys are soo awesome thank you for the amazing videos and for taking the time to remember what an amazing musician and human being Chris was, he will be very missed.
Just recently discovered you as a Teacher, was a huge fan of Chris.Now a big fan of yours,Thank you and Jason so much for your Tribute. And thank you so much for your instructional videos,really inspiring.
Damn fine cover and great eulogy and celebration of a LEGEND ! We lost a truly amazing artist in Chris, and more importantly an incredibly special human being !!!
Swervedriver, Paw, toad the wet sprocket, screaming trees, ... temple of the dog, these bands were life changing for a young 18 year old kid who was never going to be a guitar shredder, and was never going to sing high opra like notes. These bands showed me it was possible to just play rhythm and write real lyrics, and how to phrase, and put power behind the singing without having to cut your nuts off. The best moments of my life had this music as a background. I fell in love with odd time signatures, and changes in the middle of songs, alternate tunings... these bands were a serious life changer for me. It opened a whole new world of possibilities. Chris Cornel and sound garden opened that flood gate.
Thank you I have always loved this song! I love the guitar and vocals, it puts me back to 1992, I listened to this over and over camping, driving in rain in NW, touring Alaska, "true grunge" rock. RIP Chris Cornell. I had a huge crush his voice, and his mystery. If anyone checking out this video knew him in anyway, and if he took his life, please forgive him, and please tell him to go toward the light, suicide hurts so many including the spirit.
What a wonderful wholesome rambling of a video, thank you dearly ❤ I adore Chris' work but have no one to share it with. Your wild energy and wilder memories are like a hot drink in the winter. A terrible occasion, but a great moment!
I believe he wrote ( Black Hole Sun ) in a cab on a piece of paper he had to barrow from someone. He wrote the lyrics and the melody in like 5 minutes:). I Love the Stories of Chris your both sharing. I hope he is listening along with us 🤔 🙏
Just learnt about Chris'passing. Like everyone who was familiar with his work I couldn't beleive it. Had to check as many sources as I could find. Superb playing, superb singing. Thank you guys for this hommage. God knows what Chris was singing. Sad day...
Almost 5 years later and I am still an open wound with the passing of Chris. I was in Seattle during the rise of Grunge and the energy downtown was refreshing after a decade of Hairbands. Chris turned musical talent of the time up to a more sophisticated level. Man.........I miss how he saw music and his place in it!
I was also in Seattle during the rise of Grunge, a term I despise vehemently, and it was a unique experience. I still miss the PNW.
Yes, "grunge" is about the worst title you could apply to such an awe inspiring musical scene! The word "grunge" just sounds ugly, like some kind of horrific disease or filth! The music that came out of Seattle was expertly played, very heavy and fierce, and featured deep, heartfelt lyrics that meant something. I call it rock and roll! Peace!
Fellow 70s-80s kid who LOVES music and suffered through the over produced crap and just after graduating, my music world (EVERYONES) BLEW UP and finally made sense. My voice was represented by Chris and Ed
Like you I am one of millions who stil grieve on Chris' passing. A truly underrated genius! Sending love from the Philippines.❤
@@treff9226with the history and how the bands of that time where and what they stood for, grunge is a perfect word for all them Seattle bands. Look into it a little more. After reading a soundgarden book and nirvana book I then understood what grunge actually meant!
Thanks for this tribute, love your channel and your wisdom, Rick! RIP Chris.
Music is Win ..
I am in my garage drinking and smoking cigarettes mourning a man I never met but I feel like I knew through his music, other musicians who knew him and interviews. As I am doing this I'm listening to the songs that impacted me the most. As I start to cry I hear my 2 yr old daughter in the kitchen laughing hysterically with her mother. Such an innocence in her laugh. I know I am at the bottom of the list of mourners but I am having so much trouble with this. I don't know how to process this. I am going to make chris proud and go in the house and hug my daughter and relish her. This is a rambling ass paragraph... This just doesn't make sense to me, but it shouldn't make sense to me. I'll love you forever man and I will make a concerted effort to carry you on in my life and I promise I will introduce you to my daughter as soon as I put her to sleep tonight. We will close our eyes to your music tonight. I will always miss you.
I feel you Cody. I can relate to the way you feel. I've been non-stop listening to Soundgarden and Audioslave for a few days now, man a lot of those lyrics are haunting. In the song "Blow up the Outside World" there's
Someone tried to tell me something
Don't let the world get you down
Nothing will do me in before I do myself
So save it for your own and the ones you can help
and many other songs that are so haunting.
Then on CNN I see this gem:
www.cnn.com/2015/11/03/health/death-rate-middle-age-white-americans/
This thought process had been in the works in his head for a long long time. I wish he could have found what he needed, the missing piece, the link, the puzzle, whatever it was. It wasn't money, or kids, love, what, I don't know.
Take care of yourself Cody, your not alone trying to make sense of this.
cody meridith, I was doing the EXACT same thing, minus the drink! Only because I would have been a blubbering mess instead of just crying. This one has hit me the hardest! When I first heard the news, I honestly thought it was just another internet hoax. Then came the complete denial. While I'll always be forever grateful to have the music that Chris left behind, I can't help feeling devasted, knowing that he was in his prime and I was so selfishly looking forward to many more years of his genius work. He was truly a one of a kind that will forever be missed. 💔
cody meridith I feel exactally the same way I didn't grieve like this for some people I knew and loved personally! It sucks!
well said. I also feel the same. I can't figure out why after over a year I'm not really getting over it. Hell I have watched this video like 4 times since it happened. I was deeply moved by Layne's passing also, but it wasn't on the level of this. I miss a man I have never met and didn't know. So strange, but I grew up with him. Many of the emotions I felt as a late teenager were felt during his creations, so I guess it makes sense part of me died with him.
cody meridith I hear ya man! I'm so obsessed now that he's gone. I always loved him but when I sar rip ch r is Cornell I instantly thought no it's a hoax! Wow. I'm so sad too and its been a year now
Seeing a technically proficient jazz musician and educator such as yourself paying tribute and appreciating music like this makes me very happy. It's also a testament to how much of an impact Chris made, along with the bands in his scene.
🤙😎
Miss him everyday thankful for your video
Crushed by the horrific news. Just a quick FYI re: Chris tracking his own vocals. I worked at Bad Animals studio during Down On The Upside. I remember Chris, by himself, running the tape machine on some vocal takes. It was a regular practice. The dude was a galactic genius and could easily grasp the concept of tracking his vocals sans engineer. Part of my life's sunshine is gone, but thankful I can hear our brother anytime I press play. Lucky...
Chris Cornell was by far the greatest rock vocalist. He always sounded so different with every phase of his life.
well put, he had these eras, early SG, mature SG, solo record, Audioslave, acoustic era and then late SG...and all were unique and amazing
It’s a brave man who covers Cornell vocals but Jason manages it admirably, he has a great voice. To lose someone like Chris will always feel raw but we will never forget his influence and his work and spirit. Thank you for this Rick and Jason.
Jeff has a great voice! Reminds me alot of Steve Winwood
I have seen may try to tackle Cornell's vocals but ZERO have done him justice. However, Jason has done an Amazing job here! Kudos!! Rick, as always blessed to have found your youtube.
That cover of "Seasons" was incredible! That''s one of my favorite songs of all time and you both nailed it!!!
I just revisited this video again 5 years later and it still breaks my heart. Your cover of Seasons was phenomenal by the way. We will always miss you Chris.
Yeah it was, I was surprised how good Jason covered Chris. I'd like to hear them do a cover of Preaching The End Of The World. Euphoria Mourning was so underrated. I just discovered it last week!
@@luvpants2012
Underappreciated
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Losing Chris and Layne still hurts. These two men (and their bands) meant so much to me.
As a 44 yr old musician. All the Seattle bands were the driving force for me . Feel blessed to have lived my late teenage years thru this great era of music.
Couldn't be a more heartfelt tribute to Mr Cornell. Jason is a funny dude. He should be on more often!
Thanks David! I will bring back Jason in the future.
I remember the night Chris died. I cried that night, and I cried all morning the next morning. I was struggling with depression and anxiety myself, and one of my comforts is listening to Soundgarden, so his death was one of those that really hit close to home.
Still miss him
He was so gorgeous. And then there was that voice! That incredible, beautiful powerful voice. He was fantastic.
@@PhonePole yes its a part of him.
I'm still hurting... Stumbled upon this and realized there was still an open wound. ...
Still
Can't stop revisiting his catalogue...
Me too. It is crazy. I took this man for granted, wasn't even as into him until he passed. Always enjoyed his music, I'm obsessed now. I missed the opportunity to see him with Temple of the Dog and thought, I will see him again soon. I was looking into tickets for him solo when he passed. Sucks. Absolute legend of music.
Yea still. Always gonna be a massive void without him. Of all the rock deaths I've experienced, and I'm 1 of biggest Layne and Aic fans. This still hit me harder than anyone elses death
Still
Seasons one of the best songs ever
I was at the last show in Detroit, I was woken at 4am by friends telling me I saw the last Soungarden show ever. I couldn't believe I saw him 5 hours earlier and now he's gone.
Wow, I can't believe you were there at the last show. Chris Cornell changed my life when I heard his voice as a kid (born in 1990) and I still just get chills when I hear him. One of my favorite covers of all time is "Nothing Compares to You" and his Billie Jean cover. I only mention his covers because he can make any song his... He blew me away.
I was at the show right before Detroit, In Indianapolis, and he was so upbeat, laid back, seemed to really enjoy himself, talking about the future, etc. . It just doesn't make any sense, Chester dieing on his bday, there are other forces at work here....
My heart still hurts. It will never not hurt. Things like this help. I know I'm not alone. 😭
I’m 20...didnt dive into Soundgarden/Audioslave until after Chris passed unfortunately...his music still speaks so deeply to me.
Still devastated by the loss of Chris Cornell. I get tears in my eyes when I think about it to this day.
I agree Plant and Cornell have the greatest rocks voices of all time!!!
Very nice and personal tribute and celebration on Chris and his music! Thanks for that Rick and Jason!
Seasons is seriously like listening to an old memory. One of my absolute favorites by Chris. Just gorgeous, guys.
Chris meant so much to so many people. I was 15 when I fell in love with Soundgarden. Then there was Temple of the Dog, which is still one of my favorite albums of all time, the songs are so beautifully written and Chris's voice is out of this world. He really meant so much to my generation he was authentic. It's 2023 now and I still miss him and find it hard to comprehend that he's not here. He was the heart of that whole scene and still was so much more than that as an artist in his own right. He left a huge hole in all our hearts and will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace Chris 🙏 ❤
I'm right there with you. Robert Plant and Chris Cornell.
Ian Gillan....
without doing injustice to Chris, Jason is really an excellent singer! wow
just watched this October 2020. I'v been binge watching Chris' concerts since 2012 and dreaming that one day I will be able to see him or any of his bands. Until that one fateful day my dream was shattered. Still continues to watch all videos related to him. Also got a tattoo on his honor. Thanks Rick and Jason this means a lot to many of us..
If there is anything Chris had apart from a fantastic voice, was a natural gift for melody and harmony. Some of his chord elections in many of his songs are unusual, yet they flow smoothly one after another. Thanks for this Rick, if sometime you make a Chris Cornell Harmony study kind of video, it would be great. His chords on his solo album Euphoria Morning, are fantastic...
Euphoria Morning owes a LOT to Alain Johannes and Natasha Shneider from a harmony /chord progression perspective. That power couple was otherworldy, and with Cornell simply opened an interdimensional portal to a sonic universe we didn't know was possible... only Alain survives and carries the torch for such unique music. Will never stop missing Chris and Natasha and their contributions to the soundtrack of my life.
Absolutely!
I totally concur.
Pleeeze make it happen Ricardo?
@ Completamente de acuerdo contigo Hermano.
You honoured him with that beautiful rendition of Seasons.
This is a loss I will never recover from.
I'll never forget that terrible day. I woke up early morning, checked my phone, and had a message from my buddy Aldo, his from México, saying Cornell has passed and how he remembers the day we saw him perform in Baltimore were we live at the time... And 10 years later there I was...in Santiago Chile, in my bed, next to my wife...and I couldn't belive what I was reading... I went through all the web hoping to read that it was all BS... But it wasn't ... And it hit me so fn hard.. Like losing a close friend... And now I can say for real that I felt like that...because two years ago I lost one of my best friends... Brother since we were 15..and it feels exactly like the way I felt that morning...that horrible morning... I woke up my kids for school... Trying to hold back the tears... And when they left for school... And I found myself alone at home... I cried for an hour straight... Chris was my idol...the amazing frontman from SG... One of my favorite bands of all time... He loved the Beatles as much as I do... He could sing like no one in this planet... He played amazing guitar... He was handsome.. He was like a friend.. A real part of my life... Since 1991 when I first listened to badmotorfinger in a cassette that a good friend of mine and class mate lent to me... And I played that really loud on my bus ride back home... And I felt stoned by what I was hearing... So beautiful, so dark, so interesting, so powerful... It was like... I just found my next favorite band for life... This is the perfect blend between Beatles, Sabbath and Zeppelin. I didn't go to work that terrible day... I stayed at home crying... Playing guitar... Texting friends... And my buddy from school... Who lent me that cassette back in 91, when we were just 14, told me the most heartbreaking line I've ever read... It was beautiful and terrible at the same time... But pure reality.. He told me "With his death I declare youth officially over".
This guy hit all those notes wonderfully!
"The mirror shows another face, another Face to hide it all." This is so true and you explain it so well, we need to help each other when we are down. I loved Chris Cornell and his talent since the beginning days of Sound Garden, Temple of the Dog, etc. As I sit in my garage contemplating life, this song and your tribute brings me back. He was truly a great soul. Thank you brothers.
For me..it wasn't just the music it was who Chris was as a person...
I was lucky enough to see him up close and personal here in Louisville right before we lost him. He was an incredible talent. One in a billion. I love his voice, his guitar playing, and his vibe. He left this earth too early, but I'm grateful for what he left behind.
Chris it was an awesome ride, thanks for that! That you may live on forever in your music.
Nice tribute Rick.
I saw Sound garden on their last tour. So good... such an amazing voice and artist.
Can't get Seasons out of my head, beautiful artistry of Chris Cornell
Thanks for providing a tutorial for "seasons". Probably my favorite song Cornell ever did.
This is a SHOCK. Chris was one of the BEST rock vocalists in our life time. His voice will live on and rock on.
I agree..
In tears. Thank you Rick and Jason.
so so so sad day it is....he was ......he is ....he will be... the legend.shit!!!!am crying again...i was listening to his music since i was a little girl and now am pro musician.THANKS TO CHRIS.and thank you for this beautiful cover
My heart is broken. He sang the songs of my life and so beautifully. Thanks for all of the wonderful music. RIP Chris Cornell.
"No one sings like you anymore" 🎶🎵🎤
I still just can't fucking believe it. All the guys I used to listen to when I was a kid just going left and right. The voice is gone, man.
Beautiful cover of Seasons.Thank you for the lovely tribute.RIP Chris...
Chris Cornell was my hero. His music inspired me and gave me the strength I needed through difficult times of my life. Thank you for covering this.
The amount of impact on the music world still missing Chris Cornell. Still 3 years later Chris is a major part of my playlist I listen to everyday..
Same here. I listen to certain songs in a particular order so much that YT autosuggests them for me now. It's like YT knows I'm going with the Cornell package today.
A big time fan of Chris I followed him through many concerts, groups he sung with and now this. I seen him perform in concert before but seeing the video of his last performance made me cry waterfalls. . You can clearly see he was hurting, he was off-key most of the night and well- out of it. Someone should have seen something was wrong. Who really knows what lead to his death but dammit this hurts. My teen hood years are almost gone. Only true Grudge singer left is Eddie - the rest are dead.
Sound Garden was my go to group when I felt I needed a release from the world. His vocals pierced my soul. No one can or will ever sing like him. His voice was so unique. I don't usually Idolize singers, but he was someone very special and I am honored that I got to go to concerts of his.
I mirror your pain and loss of this man. Your words conveyed what I could not bare to write.
Thank you for helping me grieve.
Ketterashley82 well said. I saw SG for first time in the 80s at 930 club in DC. I’ve been blessed to see Chris live many times with SG, AS, solo and the TOTD tour. There were times with SG before break up in 1997 that Chris wasn’t sober onstage. The solo EM tour he looked awful. So skinny and pale but that voice was always there even if a little slurry at times. However he was happy and healthy when he came back with AS. I saw him live then and solo. From his AS days, solo stuff, SG reunion etc. I NEVER saw him slur his words, have bad timing either. In the many concert videos never slurry. It blows and boggles my mind that Detroit performance was so out of character and obvious something was wrong. Yet none of band mates, crew, tour manager, BG, the list goes on chose to stay with Chris after the concert and get him some help. This is the part of the story that I can’t get over the anger about. He didn’t have to die.
I was born in 1991, and my older brother (8 years older) loved Soundgarden... So growing up they were always in my ear. That sound, and Chris's voice, were a major part of childhood. Audioslave as well, to this day I remember my brother playing Cochise for me when it first came out. Chris Cornell was one of my idols, still is. Thanks Rick for the video... It helps hearing people talk about him like that, even after all this time.
1991 baby here too and Soundgarden is my all time FAVORITE band and Chris Cornell is my vocalist/lyricist of ALL time.
This is one I might never get over. Great tribute.
I cried watching this the day you first posted and I'm crying now. I've come back to watch this video many times for reasons I still don't know. This is just beautiful. Thank you beyond words.
love this exchange and their enthusiasm !!!
The thing about music, and what makes your channel so great, is that it's universal. Musical styles come and go, and are reborn and redie. But there is no universe in which the future of humanity is music-less. Music is. As long as there is one of us, walking the Earth, humming a tune, music will always be. This channel hits on the primal emotional drive tapped by music. Everyone who loves music wants to create it. Many are discouraged by how easy it seems, and how difficult it is to do it well - and so they are utterly satisfied to remain a loyal audience. But like any kid who wants to take apart his toy to see how it works - lots of us want to know the inner mechanics of music. Your presentation is competent, honest, and unadorned. And the impact music has had on your lives is far beyond what it was for most of us (who couldn't conceive of a musical career for lack of income). But your sadness at the lost of Chris Cornell, whom none of you knew personally - yet all of you knew personally - is, utterly, universal. And in times of grief we tend to want to gather with those who seem to be in authority, who feel the same. Thanks.
Coming from Upstate NY. The Seattle scene changed many of our lives. Chris Cornell will always be my favorite vocalist and musician. I am waiting for a day to play a CC tribute here in Syracuse. R.I.P Chris Cornell.
If this tribute video came out today, it would have millions of views.
That was exactly the same reaction I had down in Australia, at maybe 6PM, I was in shock, I couldn't concentrate at work that day :(
It's amazing how, as a non-musician, hearing about the technical aspects of Soundgarden's music that make absolutely zero sense to me actually make me appreciate them way more.
Missing Chris today. Great tribute, guys.
Man, I love Seasons and all of his music... True legend, RIP Chris Cornell
And I used to always think Cornell is the most grounded of grunge greats. He was never my favourite but the vocals of some of his songs were so outstanding - how could one not be shocked? For example - ROOM A THOUSAND YEARS WIDE..what a song! Hunger Strike, call me a dog and on and on..Even LIKE A STONE, his most accessible song is just great.
"And on I read until the day was done...and I sat in regret of all the things I've done for all that I've blessed and all that I've wronged, in dreams until my death...I will wander on."
Bad motor finger was tremendous start to finish. And his work in audioslave and temple of the dog are unparalleled
watching this 6 1/2 years later and i still miss him a lot. He was definitely one of my favorites of all-time and I felt like I lost a family member. I saw him perform once in 2007 with his solo band and they played over 3 hours filled with his solo stuff, Soundgarden, Audioslave, and cover tunes. Oh and I got to touch his shoulder 😂. What a talent ! RIP Chris ❤
My all time favorite singer as well.. almost a year later still hurts, thank you Rick amazing tribute
That was a gorgeous tribute to the magnificent man!!!!!!! 💗💗💗
Lol I love hearing someone geek out about Soundgarden like this! Everything Jason is saying is basically why I love them. I didn't know their music was so complex, though, and so far beyond other bands at the time. For me - from a pure sound perspective, they're just one of the most pleasing bands to listen to. They went beyond heavy metal and mixed in elements of punk rock, and added psychedelic, weird sounds that brought out the emotion that they were trying to convey beautifully.
Kim Thayil's heavy, yet delicate, nimble riffs mixed with Chris Cornell's multi-octave vocals singing some of the most weird, obscure, and deep lyrics I've ever heard, as well as some very personal, emotional lyrics that he was not afraid to sing makes them my favorite band.
RIP Chris
Thank you for recognizing Chris's death, and life.
Much love, much respect.
After watching your most excellent tribute to Chris, I did an acoustic cover of 'Black Hole Sun'. Your wonderful memories of Chris really touched my heart and soul...it was so beautiful and moving...thank you so much, Rick and Jason. 💗💗💗
What an incredible voice! Much appreciated. I've never heard anyone sing this song so good besides Chris. He would be be smiling. RIP Chris
My first time ever watching/seeing you guys but HOLY SH** .... that SEASONS was AMAZING! One of my favorite Cornell songs....Had to watch it three times. Also thought all the commentary was so interesting. Still stunned & deeply saddened here as well. Can not believe it. :(
jeri moretti Mine too! 😩
I cant come back here and listen to this too many times. Just hurts too much but thank you. You did such a beautiful job. Thank you.
That was an incredibly fun and insightful hour, not to mention the great cover of "Seasons". Thank you guys for making this bleak time a bit brighter for us fellow fans...
Great tribute - thanks. The 'Seasons' version brought me to tears. This guy was a big part of my youth. Its tough to know someone so eloquent and erudite felt he couldn't keep going.
If anyone hasn't listened to the Higher Truth album you're missing some incredible stuff...
Yep
Great tribute. Thank you guys. I have been quite cynical about the passing of him since that fateful day we all regret. Alas, no one did it like the man himself. No one sings like him, anymore.
weeping.what a beautiful cover for a beautiful human being.
You're both amazing. Very good cover, I loved it.
Chris was a giant of contemporary music, he will be missed. May he rest in peace.
l'm wrecked, but being among fellow hardcore fans like you guys is the only thing so far that brings a certain kind of...."comfort" in the midst of all this madness and tragedy. Thank you for sharing your words, your thoughts, and your time. Out of all of them this is the toughest one for me by far.
Jason is hilarious with his personal anecdotes, so relatable and down to earth. Thanks for this homage discussion, remembering Chris Cornell and Soundgarden's impact and musical legacy on our lives. Soundgarden was one of the biggest musical impression as a kid that I can remember. (Outshined on the True Romance soundtrack. That lyric "I'm looking California but feeling Minnesota" was so striking and memorable).
Great cover and tribute, an artist such as chris cornell who can combine lyrics, melody and the rarest of singing quality,is truly ta rere gift to people who FEEL the music in their soul.thanks r.i.p. chris
R.I.P Chris i will love you and your music forever!!!
Love your analysis of Black Hole Sun. So sophisticated, yet it seems to sound so easy...
Like A Stone....legend...loved..never will be forgotten....
I happened to be in Chicago when this happened. I wish I would've known about Rick's channel at the time because this would've been/is legit grief counseling for me. Thanks for both of you being there and paying an awesome tribute to a true legend!
I’ll never get over this great tragedy.
The greatest ever
Missed every day
I loved every step on Chris's music journey , especially Soundgarden, to me the greatest band ever
Still sad
Thanks for this, man. I agree with you regarding Chris Cornell. He's one of the best vocalists of all time. It was such a privilege to have seen him live in 2010. RIP Chris and good luck to your family. May your music be played for generations to come.
Huge clap to you both...beautiful. Seasons is such a beautiful song
What a great way to pay homage to one of the greats of ROCK you guys are soo awesome thank you for the amazing videos and for taking the time to remember what an amazing musician and human being Chris was, he will be very missed.
Thanks for this guys. Great rendition of Seasons.
Just recently discovered you as a Teacher, was a huge fan of Chris.Now a big fan of yours,Thank you and Jason so much for your Tribute. And thank you so much for your instructional videos,really inspiring.
Damn fine cover and great eulogy and celebration of a LEGEND ! We lost a truly amazing artist in Chris, and more importantly an incredibly special human being !!!
Great job all around. You gentlemen truly did the song and Chris justice. Goosebumps would be an understatement on this one
Swervedriver, Paw, toad the wet sprocket, screaming trees, ... temple of the dog, these bands were life changing for a young 18 year old kid who was never going to be a guitar shredder, and was never going to sing high opra like notes. These bands showed me it was possible to just play rhythm and write real lyrics, and how to phrase, and put power behind the singing without having to cut your nuts off. The best moments of my life had this music as a background. I fell in love with odd time signatures, and changes in the middle of songs, alternate tunings... these bands were a serious life changer for me. It opened a whole new world of possibilities. Chris Cornel and sound garden opened that flood gate.
Thanks guys. Loved the conversation!
Thank you I have always loved this song! I love the guitar and vocals, it puts me back to 1992, I listened to this over and over camping, driving in rain in NW, touring Alaska, "true grunge" rock. RIP Chris Cornell. I had a huge crush his voice, and his mystery.
If anyone checking out this video knew him in anyway, and if he took his life, please forgive him, and please tell him to go toward the light, suicide hurts so many including the spirit.
What a wonderful wholesome rambling of a video, thank you dearly ❤ I adore Chris' work but have no one to share it with. Your wild energy and wilder memories are like a hot drink in the winter. A terrible occasion, but a great moment!
BTW -- More episodes with Jason would be great -- the guy's energy and sense of humor are on point. And he can sing.
Very short line of people signing up to sing Cornell songs . Kudos to ur friend nice job 👍🏻
I believe he wrote ( Black Hole Sun ) in a cab on a piece of paper he had to barrow from someone. He wrote the lyrics and the melody in like 5 minutes:). I Love the Stories of Chris your both sharing. I hope he is listening along with us 🤔 🙏
Just learnt about Chris'passing. Like everyone who was familiar with his work I couldn't beleive it. Had to check as many sources as I could find.
Superb playing, superb singing. Thank you guys for this hommage. God knows what Chris was singing. Sad day...
Great Tribute....The closer you examine Cornell and Soundgarden, the more Amazing they become! He’s definitely on my Mt. Rushmore of Rock Singers...