I met him, Bud and Curt when they were touring as eyes adrift and Krist was very chill and seemed worried that no one was going to show up to the show. This was in OKC in 2002.
Rick, you're singlehandedly creating an archive that will be gold in future years. You've managed to get musicians who are famously difficult with interviewers to feel comfortable and open up. I mean Sting? Maynard? Kim Thayil? All we can do is thank you for what you're doing.
@@Nictric1 dude I'm 40 and grew up with these bands. Interviews like this are few and far between. I clicked this vid instantly when I saw Krist was on.
@@robertsloan9746 Yes. A legit educator and all-around music fan. I fall down "Rick Beato Rabbit holes" all the time on TH-cam. Just a great, great channel. One day, I'd like to see Rick in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I'm not joking.
I like how Krist and Kim will be like: "Was that in '88 or '89?" and Jack Endino is like: "It was Christmas Eve of 1988, we recorded from noon until six. It was snowy. You were wearing tan chinos and deck shoes. We had to stop once because you broke a bass string. There was a stray cat hanging around outside and Kurt gave it the last of his tuna fish sandwich"...
Krist giving Kim a comforting slap on the back at the start of Black Hole Sun. You can feel the pain swimming just under the surface when these guys hear their friends singing and reaching out from the past.
0:00 The early years 16:50 Soundgarden gets signed 21:54 Nirvana’s songwriting process 32:49 Soundgarden’s songwriting process 47:52 Dave Grohl joins Nirvana 58:14 Soundgarden on tour 1:03:44 Smells Like Teen Spirit I 1:16:36 Black Hole Sun 1:25:41 Smells Like Teen Spirit II 1:28:09 Superunknown 1:34:30 Third Secret
I've always felt like Krist doesn't really understand how great of a musician he is. Such a clever, groovy, iconoc bassist! He elevated any song Nirvana wrote.
Maybe he does, maybe he doesn't. But that's the difference between the Jimmy Paige types and people from the underground. It's a different mindset, and nobody will ever understand it unless they're there. Everyone is so used to praising and idolizing musicians when they're just people.
Krist Novoselic?!?! I thought Maynard was huge, in reality it was, but I don’t ever see Krist Novoselic doing interviews. Congrats Rick, you’re doing incredible things and have become an amazing interviewer.
He was just interviewed with Dave and Steve Albini by Conan O'Brien but those types of interviews aren't really for musicians per se, it's always all the non music stuff, no talk of the music side of the music, production, mixing, gear, business, etc. That's where Beatos stuff is different.
That's the same answer in lots of his interviews: "He should of never done that". "It should of never happened." 2 this day, it's something U can feel in him that's deeply hurting.
I like how Krist is the same after all of these years. He’s visibly aged but yeah he comes across as the same fun loving member of Nirvana that I remember seeing in all the earlier band interviews. Truly a golden soul!
Everytime Kris mentions Kurt in any interview his face lights up then suddenly turns solemn. You can see that Kurt truly is his brother. He was the guy that Kurt gave a demo to form Nirvana with after the Fecal Matter stint. His bass playing live is what made Nirvana sound so fucking tremendous along with Dave's drumming. RIP Kurt and Chris
if this was on MTV or any other TV channel for that matter they would cut this down to fit a schedule including commercial brakes. Here we get the entire thing and not something editied to fit a specific format.
MTV used to do stuff like this back in the day, plus play music videos most of the time, before they jumped on the reality TV and funny videos thing -- I really have no idea what happened to Mtv.
@@sethrichnietzsche Rock/metal is still alive 🤘🏽🤘🏽. It’s getting popular again!! DEAL WITH IT!!! 😤🤘🏽. In the underground AND the mainstream, tbh it never left. It just underground. The best genre ever!!
These two guys were part of maybe the two most important bands of the 90s and look at them! Humble and talking about music from their souls. This is gold.
I read an interview with him many years ago when Soundgarden were reforming. The interviewer said something like, "don't you like the fame, though?" He said something like, "F the fame. I'll take the money anytime, but I hate the fame." 😆👍
forreal.. krist too but,, honestly all of them.. not to detract from yr original comment tho. dude does seem so cool, need to watch more interviews of him
Jack Endino is a fucking national treasure. His contributions to heavy music would fill a phone book. And he seems like the chillest, most egoless individual. AND he’s wearing a Ptolemaic Terrascope tee-shirt which is just the biggest nerd-flex in history.
Man, I want the long form interview with Jack, where he isn't asked about Nirvana/Sub Pop and we learn more about Skin Yard and Jack's style of guitar playing. Dude is a genius.
This is TOP notch & not just an interview, but a conversation sharing memories on the last influential bands of our Generation . Chris Cornell & Kurt Cobain Singer / Songwriters ... Kim & Kris reminiscing , complementing each other , is so fun to watch .
@@chickeastwater9883 Agreed. This turned out to be more than an interview. I think Christ and Kim, in particular, were talking as if they were hanging out with buddies on a Friday night, reminiscing about the good ole' days! Rick had to push a few times to keep it moving forward to different topics, it was really cool to hear these guys essentially "hanging out".
@@marceror I've seen Sound Garden,, a few times Ive seen/ met Chris Cornell, many times Starting with Euphoria Morning 1999 - It was also good Interview ,, Only touched on Kobain death very little & Zilch on Chris , this was completely about the music & scene I wish Rick played ,, more of Black Hole Sun & SG but.... otherwise
Imagine being in the room the first time you hear Chris on the headphones in that recording studio. I feel like I would have just passed out in astonishment. I mean, other than Layne, I don't know of a singer that has more raw natural vocal power. It's like Chris had to fight to hold back his real power or it would have taken over the entire sound like a James Brown demo from 1964.
I remember seeing an interview with Krist a long time ago after Nirvana ended (RIP Kurt) where he commented on how so many young fans would approach him and thank him. When he would ask them “Why are you thanking me?” their responses were universal: “Because Nirvana saved my life”. In 1991, mine was a life on the brink. I was in a total free fall and was going to end up either dead or in prison. And then Nirvana came along. This rock band is the only reason why I have my life and freedom today. Thank you Kurt and Krist.
Yeah, that was kinda sad. You can always tell how hard losing kurt was for him. I think its why he didnt try to do something like foo fighters. I dont think he could not look over every night without seeing kurt and have to feel that lose.
@ricotokyo i think it was like a little distraction, but he wasn't trying to be in another world famous band like foo fighters. He could have been in foo figthers. I just think nirvana took a lot outta him.
@@spooky131 Um...he didn't say he didn't know OF them, or that he'd never heard of them. He said he didn't know them PERSONALLY...and neither do you, most likely.
@@spooky131 What I do know is that you apparently lack basic reading comprehension. You tried to shame someone because you misread what they said and thought it meant that they'd never heard of either band. So your whole problem starts there. I simply added that last line to hammer it home that almost no one in the world actually knows any famous musicians on a personal level, so you likely don't either. Even if it turns out that you DO, it doesn't change the fact that you misunderstood Victor Miranda's initial post on a fundamental level.
Watch any interview of Krist over the years and try to find him acting differently... You won't, the man just seems a genuine down to earth guy. After all these years he's the same guy. What a man!
It's so cool listening to this and hearing him mention Hiro. I actually work, or worked with Hiro, he recently retired from our lab where he was our Chief Inorganics Chemist. Absolutely cool, friendly and wonderful guy. His last day was last Halloween and we all dressed up as 90s rock stars. Awesome interview.
That’s amazing. I could never thank him enough for how much he influenced my bass playing and musical inspirations. I wish I could have the opportunity to tell that to him myself!
@@sambenjamin9636 That's awesome to hear. I don't talk to Hiro on the regular or anything as he retired a while ago. But if I can I'll let him know this comment from you is out there. 🙂
😂 almost sounds like a euphemism for drugs saying a rocker is a chemist, but there are actually alot of more hard rock/punk cats into science, Greg from Bad Religion comes to mind first. My main interests are biology, paleontology and music... nothing rocked harder than The Great Dying.
I wonder if that ever rubbed him wrong -- the dressing up as '90s rockers. Like "just in case you forgot HOW CLOSE you were..." I mean...if that were me, I would never quite get over it.
He’s basically said it before in interviews. If you watch him on Fallon, I think he says - “he shouldn’t have done that” - it’s like the language of a little kid trying to wrap around an act of enormous wrong doing.
@@maddymud Sure, I bet that for him was just a confused, chaotic moment of his life. It's easier afterward to rationalize, but in the moment I am sure it was hard to grasp and decide
@Trinity M I get what you’re saying but the medical system can’t fail a person if the person isn’t willing to take said care. He was in care multiple times & usually absconded from care
I absolutely love Krist, he seems so real and genuine and whenever he talks about Kurt it seems to cut to his heart. I don't think he was ever the same after Kurt died. They were so incredibly close from High School on and it's so sad he lost his best friend to something Krist could never help Kurt with, he was lost way to early, his life was just starting.
@@hom0s4cer 🤣🤣 no, she didn't. Someone came in while Kurt was passed out in Rome and Courtney was just sitting there. She then, sprang into action. Courtney said Kurt took 60 rohypnol. The Dr said Kurt had no more than 6 in his stomach, not 60.
No one will read this, but I'm just dropping in to say how excellent this interview/chat session was. Super interesting and and everyone seemed SO relaxed and into it, unlike so many other interviews. Major kudos to Rick, Kim, Krist and Jack.
I think this interview has a lot of hints as to why Kris doesn't do interviews very often. The way he talks about the period after Nevermind and checking pawn shops for left handed guitars really shows how personal all that was to him. That being said, I really loved Kris' reaction to listening to the songs and the way he was moving to them. You can definitely see his quirky somewhat playful personality that you would always see from him in live performances. He truly enjoyed the music they made. I really enjoyed Kim's and Jack's parts of this interview as well, but it was great to get some insight into Kris Novoselic's mind and to see his reaction to the music.
Agreed. It was slightly painful during the parts where his discomfort was palpable. It’s part of the healing process I suppose…. He finally seems to have more joy than pain when reminiscing and sharing stories about that period. It just takes time. It almost felt like Rick wasn’t in touch with how painful it appeared for Kym to hear Chris and being asked to recall if they remember being there putting tracks down and what comes to mind… hah. Same with Kryst when he played Kurt. Everyone just bobbed awkwardly to the beat except Rick who was playing air drums smiling ear to ear haha…It was like that tape recorder was loaded w kryptonite.
I found this interview quite moving as a massive Soundgarden fan particularly and a teenager of the 90s. Rick has a perfect interviewing style which disarms his guests. They trust him. They know he's a good faith actor and has great knowledge and appreciation of music in general. It was humbling to hear two legends talking about their bands and origins like you might hear one of your mates chatting about their band back in the day. The main difference is their two bands became Soundgarden and Nirvana. Both Krist and Kim have now both lost their lead singer and good friend to suicide. You could sense their shared history and I'd say the loss of both Chris and Kurt has gilded their friendship even more. The moment when Krist patted Kim on the back when the opening chords of Black Hole Sun came on was just beautiful. Their mutual respect and love was really clear. Rick thank you for doing what you are doing. These legends clearly respect you as does everyone on this channel. 👏
People don’t realize how much of an impact Kim had on the 90’s “grundge” scene. Drop D was a hugeee reason it was so special. Kim is such a vast ocean of history. Wonderful guy, and amazing musician.
They do realise. Kim was in Soundgarden and Soundgarden were the first to sign to a label. Kim had something to do with that no doubt. Buzz Osborne shown Kim drop D (and Adam Jones). You can't even spell grunge mate.
Krist is very humble. Nirvana bass lines are very interesting and creative. I was very impressed when I tried to learn several Nirvana songs. I think he deserves a bass deep dive by Rick ☀️
Gen X-er here. This was really touching in many spots. It nearly brought me to tears. I remember being young and competitive like these guys were back then, but I've grown along with them, and the love they have for each other and for their bandmates that have regrettably passed is so palpable. I'd give each of them a hug and a pat on the back and a beer if I could. They helped bring so much to so many, and bore so much of the pain we couldn't see that came along with it . They took the huge swings and hit them way out of the park. Love you guys!
For many years whenever i watch interviews with Krist talking about Kurt and Nirvana he usually always looked so sad and depressed (obviously) but this is the first time I’ve seen him happy. Especially when you would play those songs for him. You can just see him light up and that makes me so happy to see
YES! I commented above about this. I listened to this on a long drive and several times I thought I was listening to 25 year old Krist. I have not heard him act like this since nirvana.
Watching Krists face while Teen Spirit is being played you can see how proud he is of it and so humble….You can also see the emotions in both their eyes when Chris and Kurt vocals come in. ..2 down to earth legends missing their friends…
I guess time heals the pain somehow. If you watched his interview with Dave years ago, they both seem to remember happy times and funny moments in Nirvana.
I was never a Nirvana fan, but I was a huge Soundgarden fan. After this interview, I will honestly go back and give Nirvana another listen with a much different perspective. Kim fawning over Nirvana is enough to make me open up my mind...30 years later.
Kinda the same here definitely inspired to dig into Nirvana. Soundgarden was my very favorite until I heard Tool but I still love them dearly, especially Limo Wreck/4th of July etc.
never late to get back to the basics. loved this interview, it took me back to all those years that im so glad they are part of my life, basically every day. you just cant forget all these wonderful bands and all the scene of grunge and alternative music. just fantastic.
For me when I first heard nirvana I hated it. I got into them again later paying more attention to the lyrics so by the time nevermind came out it converted me totally. I think lounge act, drain you, serve the servants, plateau, scentless apprentice, breed, lithium, hsb, idk the lyrics are genius for passive aggressive sarcasm, I think kind of like Morrissey, until you understand him the lyrics might seem sad when actually they're hilarious. Not all of them obviously, but there's a reason kurt is compared to John Lennon
I lived in Seattle in the '80s and was around some of these guys and the music scene back then. What struck me about this interview is that the way they talk around one another now is the way they always talked. It was a community of folks that then is subsequently identified by others as a "scene," but it's really just a local community network of artists (there were painters, photographers and many others that were also part of all this). Seattle has changed drastically in recent times - a gentrified sheen hangs over the air, like all the large cities - but these people are still there, still doing as they always did.
I lived in LA in that period. The culture was pretentious with commercial hair bands and Van Halen clones. It was too stifling to create what happened in Seattle.
I lived there in the 2000s, and that is one thing I miss so dearly is the music scene. It wasn't the peak but I went to so many awesome shows and had so many awesome experiences. Even then the energy surrounding the music scene was something magical for lack of a better word. So much talent it's kind of insane.
Yes, you are complete right. Photographers, artists, local theatre. I grew up there in the 70s and 80s these guys and that music scene represent the culture of what I call “Old Seattle” (but applicable to most of W Washington)which was part of the music scene; earthy, reserved but caring, the humility, pragmatic , egalitarian values, loathing of fakery and pretentiousness. It has changed dramatically (RIP) since it became a “world class city”
In our system, everything than can become commodified will become commodified, including but not limited to our own humanity and emotions. Watch out for salesmen and business types.
My ONLY complaint is that this interview was not 4 hours long. Literally got misty eyed listening to these guys go so in depth on songs that shaped my youth. You are a fucking LEGEND RICK! Thank you for these 🤘🏽🔥🙏🏼
Krist is so right when he says these songs had a profound impact on us for the rest of our lives, I don't think there's been 1 single day where I haven't thought about Kurt or have a nirvana song in my head, even if it's only a few seconds a day. It's really amazing
Only 10mins in, but I know where my next hour and a half will be spent. How epic is this? What continues to amaze me is how relaxed and candid EVERYONE you interview is. You’ve shown your chops and earned the trust my brother, and the payoff is incredible. Thank you, Rick.
Oh my gosh, where do I start. Guy on the left recorded some of the biggest bands ever before they were famous, and all those bands rewrote music history and changed music for ever. The guy in the middle was in a band whose singer was probably one of the greatest singers of all time. The guy on the right was in nirvana, the band who took over the world and changed music forever. Amazing seeing these guys together, what a great interview. Thank you.
As a die hard Grunge loving 90's girl now at 53 I miss how freaking fantastic Nirvana, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Mother Love Bone, which became Pearl Jam, and so many others it was a magical time. The 80s were decade of synthesizers and hair bands. When I first heard, "Smells Like Teen Spirit," in college it was like nothing I had ever heard before. They were the Jimi Hendrix of Gen X. God, I adore all these musicians and how they changed music forever. I would love any new collaboration. I introduce 90s music to my students at university they are always blown away that such music exists. Hugs to you all. Thank you for your contributions to music and to a whole generation that needed our own voice!!!
I'm 10 years older than you. After living thru 60's and 70's rock n roll, I can tell you music was stagnant in the 80's. Most hair bands sucked and that was all there was to listen to. When alt music hit big at the end of the decade and the Seattle scene was introduced to the world, my faith in real rock music was reborn. So many creative artists from not only the PNW but also from around the world got noticed. Unfortunately, grunge and alt music turned out to be rock n roll's last gasp at life. It has died a slow death since.
Love to hear you introduce the music to your students! Ironically although we live in a world where almost anything can be pulled up in seconds I really feel like kids do not have any concept of the music their parents loved. Yet when we were kids I am almost certain we all knew the great rock bands our parents listened to. Maybe it’s a matter of just information overload.
Krist loves his friends - every time a name is mentioned his face shows his emotion - Andy Wood, Chris Cornell, Kurt Cobain - at every mention of their names, you can see his reflection on each friend. This interview was a human and spiritual experience - one of your best ever Rick! Great work!
OK, there is absolutely no reason why there shouldn’t be like five more hours to this presentation. I could listen to these guys talk and tell stories stories for days and days. Absolute gold.
Many Seattle musicians were customers of ours back then. Cornell, Novoselic, Abbruzzese, Matt Cameron and others. One common trait in every Seattle band was putting the music first. They were all stunned by their success. So many great people and bands playing every night back then. 👏🏻👏🏻
And that for me is the difference, they didn't want to be huge massive rock starts, obviously they wanted notoriety and money, but it was about the message and songs and music first. I try to tell people this...Also iconic singers, I honestly cannot remember the names of any current metal nu metal, whatever bands...they aren't nor will be iconic like that era...and before.
Man, Krist looks like the sweetest grandpa. Yet he carries with him the wildest stories and history itself! Amazing guys. Thank you do much for these interviews, Rick!
Love how Rick doesn’t constantly barge in on the interesting conversations these guys have and just lets them talk, unlike a lot of other interviewers.
I'm gonna cry. Soundgarden and Nirvana were basically my two favorite bands from when I was a teenager. I have so many memories attached to their songs. Songs are containers for our memories and a lot of memories are getting opened up for me right now.
I have to point out how sound pleasant is to hear Jack speaking. The timbre of his voice and clean pronunciation is just delightful. I am not an English native speaker, but I can appreciate the music of his speech, if it makes sense what I am trying to say.
“Appreciate the music of his speech.” Wow, for somebody who learned English as a second language, you have such a command over it! That was a lovely way to word that.
Soundgarden’s music timing always intrigued me and made them stand apart from other Grunge era bands. After hearing that Cornell was a drummer who loved odd time signatures, it makes sense why they would write such complex songs. The rhythm section wrote the songs. Great and insightful interview, Rick. That was great when they start playing Black Hole Sun, Kim looked like he was about to cry upon hearing his old dead friend, then Krist gives him a back slap and rub like he was telling him that only he knew how he felt and he was okay. Heavy.
People like Jack are unsung heros... we praise "rock stars" be it's people like him who really made this happen. Thank you for the peak behind the curtain and giving real heroes their do.
This video was longer than most Hollywood movies, and was 1000x more entertaining. Thank you for this! Gonna go back into my corner and feel ancient now 😁.
I love how the interview opens up about 25 minutes in. The initial awkwardness drops away and it's as close as we'll ever get to riffing about old times with legends at the pub. You handled it really well and coaxed everyone out of their shell. This must have been such a blast to do. I'm so pleased for you - and thank you!
This is gold. PURE GOLD. This is the type of conversation that I dreamed of hearing back in the mid-90's. What an amazing time to be alive. Thank you Rick.
Also HUGE thanks Krist for mentioning The Tragically Hip. It is a huge thing for Hip/Nirvana fans to know that they shared a stage at one time in the early life of both bands and it's really, really great to hear him mention it unprompted just as a part of the Butch Vig/Smart Studios adventure. I know you'll never see this but Krist, you're the fucking best and this is a killer interview for old folks like me to hear from all 3 of you in a real nice casual but still serious way if that makes sense. Great job Rick, you're very good about letting the subjects of your interviews speak if they're on a roll while still steering the conversation well.
It was so funny seeing Rick's face as Kim talks about how they almost kept possibly the greatest rock singer of all time behind the drums. Also, was there no end to the talents of Chris Cornell?
I am from small town of Ukraine and I've heard Nirvana first time when I was 15 in 1997.. No internet, no CD, it was on cassette "Nevermind". Then had to find all I could by Nirvana..Bleach, MTV Unplugged and so on..Musicaly for me it was like breath of fresh air and inspired me to play guitar, figuring out Nirvana riffs by ear, which I still do) Thank you, Rick, for the interview!
Whoa bro did you like find it wash up Inside a bottle and was like whoa what could this weird thing be; yer buddy was like “ nevermind I finna go play the wash tub bass; but my mom don’t want me to put a hole in her washtub” and walked off? Sweeeeet
Rockin the APC hat! Perfect tie in to the previous interview. You're really killing it lately Rick!!!! That Maynard interview might have been the most divulgent I've ever seen him. He must respect you! 😂
@@CFCMahomet Yes it was dope! I think because Beato traveled to Keenan and met him in his space it freed Keenan up to be more open. It was on his turf.
@@kylereilly3259 agreed. I do think it was also Rick‘s willingness to spend lots of time talking about Puscifer and a perfect Circle, whereas most media wants to talk with MJK about TOOL, which I think from his perspective may be his least satisfying creative experience these days. When the topic comes up he routinely discusses the difficulties of process (not outcome or material) of working with the rest of the guys in TOOL.
The interview I always dreamed of.... The moment when Krist puts his hand on Kim's shoulder when they begin to talk about Black Hole Sun showing respect ... Goosebumps! Thank you Rick!!!!
I could listen to Jack Endino for hours, the man is a walking encyclopedia! I know he's more famous for being a producer, but I think it's time for Skin Yard to get some love as well. They were amazing, great varied catalogue and Ben McMillan was another one of the great singers.
I remember seeing Skin Yard and Hell Trout at the TESC community center in the 90's. Jack even mentioned Dave Foster, Hell Trout drummer who was also in Nirvana briefly. Dave was so nice. I remember feeding him beers through a window at a party while he was playing.
This guy remembers events from 30+ years in the past and can pinpoint the month and sometimes even the exact day these things happened. His memory is amazing.
I’ve watched a lot of old MTV Nirvana interviews lately and every time I just wished I could hug Krist and thank him. Kurt couldn’t help but crack a smile at Krist’s warm-hearted, goofy, imaginative, kind of over-the-top trailings-off. It’s really hard going back in time and watching those at 43 rather than 12. As a kid, they seemed like grownups that had everything under control and as an adult my heart hurts watching it all go down. They were just kids. I watch interviews like this one because it helps me feel a little better. ❤
Krist is a really great guy. I've hung out with him a few times and he's friendly, personable, and absolutely zero ego to be found. Same goes for Kim. Also a really solid dude.
By far the best interview I’ve ever seen with Krist and talking about the overall scene! Rick knew the right questions to ask and when to shut up - well done, sir! (it’s about time Krist gets his time to shine with no mention of Dave)
You knocked this one way out of the park Rick. Never ever would I have imagined to experience so much insight from these fine individuals in this single sit down session. Absolutely smashing! Cheers to you Rick.
I feel that Kim went under the radar of what people consider the great guitar legends. Just came here to say thank you for the music. You're one of my greats. 🤘
@@DaveTaste Robert Plant and Chris Cornell aren't underrated!! lol These two are deem among the top greatest vocalists of all time. I mean ALL TIME!! And you are saying they are underrated?? HOW??
This interview was informative and fascinating. This is the first time I've ever seen a modern day Krist be the funny goofball he was during the Nirvana days. Typically he's painted as a guy who is still morose over the death of Kurt and is very serious, but here he kept cracking me up with his little remarks here and there. I'm sure he still feels that way about Kurt, but I got to see a part of him that I've been told was long gone.
I thought the same thing. I haven't seen the "adult Chris" act this way, making thr funny quips and everything in a long time. It was nice to see that.
Nirvana and Soundgarden have and will always be two of my favourite bands, so to see this video and hear them discuss things that I've never heard them talk about before was truly awesome.
Watching Krist and Kim when Rick played their songs was truly a glimpse into how close those bands were, you can see it in their eyes the joy and the pain those songs bring to them.
I love how LONG he kept it playing it and kept the cameras on their faces. He really let them sit in their art and reflect. Rick, you are the perfect person to interview these giants of our generation
My dad, 80 years old now, whenever I visit him shows me music videos and interviews on youtube from artists of his age, Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, Giorgio Gaber, and he is always moved and crying. And I am thinking: "Old age makes men sentimental" And now, here I am, watching this interview with tears in my eyes. Fuck!
this is an anthropological and cultural treasure. Amazing insights into a series of events and the genesis of a few songs that changed the face of music. If only Kurt and Chris could have been here for this conversation too...but somehow, while watching this...it feels as though they are still with us. Maybe a reminder that they'll never be gone. I am grateful for Jack, Kim and Krist's candor and willingness to retread ground that must still be surrounded by HEAVY feelings. Absolute living legends
As a huge huge Nirvana (and Soundgarden) fan I can't tell you how massively enjoyable this was to watch. Having Jack Endino there also is great also. For us grunge history nerds this is brilliant. Well done Rick.
I graduated HS in ‘90. Nirvana, Soundgarden, AIC, Pearl Jam were the soundtrack of my youth. As a music fan we were blessed. When I look at the influence they had on me it’s immeasurable. I felt the loss when Kurt, Layne, and Chris passed. Terrific interview, these guys are just so genuine.
@@sebassanchezc-1379 I am saying to the music press to see that their way isn’t “the way”. When artists engage the music press it is often because they have to… Rick’s interviews are chalked full of musicians who want to.
Rick, when you played Smells Like Teen Spirit it looked like Krist and Kim were going to cry. I teared up! 🥲 Amazing group of people, amazing interview. You’ve outdone yourself! Thank you! 🙏💕💕💕💕
I agree- there were moments where the conversations went off tangent- the stories were really interesting and incredible. The relaxed atmosphere really allowed everyone to open up. Thank you so much!
When Rick put on `Smells Like Teen Spirit' at first the "spirit' in the room was rather joyous and maybe mixed with nostalgia, then you can see and feel it that there is so much mixed emotions from ALL of that history and loss and the absence of the man behind that mic. and the other old friend (Cornell) as well. It was rather somber and yet almost a necessary ice breaker of sorts to touch on that yet move on to all the great memories as well. I have no doubt that this conversation was therapeutic to everyone there. This was also WAY better than any documentary or film in capturing that period when all these young guys were doing all this locally as a community with none of that LA or NY celebrity drama crap. I never really thought about that aspect before but it's true. These people really were like a massive extended family or village of musicians that were making the music they wanted to for themselves despite whatever the industry was looking for at the time. Even though I am from the area and their generation I wasn't really culturally aware of the local music scene at the time. So I didn't really discover these guys until the rest of the world did. I regret that. It would be wonderful to have memories of this scene from up close and personal in the moment before it all exploded into the mainstream. Well, at least I got to be alive during this period in history to experience all this from the `70s to now. I am very blessed.
Maaan the one-string guitar story told by Kim about Black hole sun's intro just gave me chills... It's incredible how things were actually done to think that it was because they couldn't play guitar with slide hahaha man it just makes it even greater. Complete genius events
Haha, man... so many great stories about what goes on in studios. Which is to say, anything. You either got it, or you didn't. How you got there doesn't matter at all. :-D I love it.
I TOTALLY feel everything Kim Thayil is saying as a guitarist myself and the man is aging AMAZINGLY! He is a HUGE part of the ENTIRE sound movement and deeply impacted me with his guitar style! These stories are FANTASTIC!!! MISTY EYED FOR SURE before it was over.
@@zbh-bo8yb yeah agree...more of an SG fan by far, would have loved to hear Kim more than Krist. Of course Nirvana fan, I grew up in this era, but actually saw SG, never saw Nirvana, but SG sound was more my taste.
Krist has always been insanely funny to me. This really took me back to being a teen and being obsessed with grunge and digging through all the interviews that I could find online. This is a real treat, Rick.
@@PotentEpiphany original comment does not say that the looking online occurred in the early 90's. They said THEY were a teen when they did it. Clearly they are a young person.
0:40:01 Oh man... the look on Kim's face listening to Chris singing. You can see the pain. In that moment Chris is alive and eternal, for all of us... and yet it is bittersweet because we know he's not here. R.I.P. Chris Cornell, no one sings like you anymore. ❤️
I am not a singer, except when soundgarden is playing. Then I sing my heart out and hope Chris can hear it, and know that his voice was a treasure to so many people.
I was thinking the same thing . Kim looked sad when Chris was singing also Kim seems like the sweetest guy. I had no idea. I knew he was real and sarcastic to posers but I'm so happy to see how sweet if a guy he seems
I don't think I've ever commented on a video before, but I can't thank you enough for doing what you do, Rick. As someone who played music for years and then gave up because I just wasn't as good as I wanted to be, your videos and your online courses rekindled my desire to learn more, play more, and admire the greats that came before. Through your videos, you've helped me fall back in love with music as a hobby and as an art to appreciate. Your courses have simultaneously made me more confident as a player. You've inspired a new generation of musicians, which is great. But on a personal level, you've also helped inspire and encourage a generation of 30yr olds who gave up years ago to plug back into the scene. Thank you for what you do.
This interview almost brought tears to my eyes , Im 30 somenthing and this guys are like the Beatles or Led Zeppelin to my generation , to see them sitted in a room talking about all this amazing details it's just sooo cool, thanx so much Rick for this interview.
Damn, Rick's channel grew to the point where high profile guests come. I knew about this channel when it was like some 50k. Nice to see him suceeding. One of few people who actually deserve his success because the value is there.
I found Rick when he paid homage to Allan Holdsworth. Couldn’t have been in the hundreds back then. All he’s done since shows that he never changed…he just stayed true to what he wanted to share with the world. Such a resource, and ambassador.
I love these origin stories. I’m a few years younger than these guys but in the late 80’s, early 90’s, every sizable town had a music scene like this. Playing in 3 different bands, starving, couch surfing and putting everything on the line to “make it”. My scene was Denver. It’s no wonder that music exploded with so many incredible bands in the 90’s. People got fed up with pop and hair metal and Seattle led the way out of that. I’m still playing and became a touring drummer, but those days were the best of my life.
It’s extremely rare to find such an amazing musician and artist, that is also one of the best interveners on the planet. No one could pull this off but Rick. The interview with Sting was amazing and of course one of my favorites was Maynard from Tool. These musicians recognize a Rick’s talent and open up and just “talk” to him. Bravo Rick, well done my friend. Cheers!
Three legends in one interview. I seriously think you have no limits to your opportunities and prowess, Rick. Your knowledge and information is unique and unparalleled.
I just love that when the drumming sequence in Smells Like Teen Spirit begins at 1:03:53, the 3 of them starts headbanging in sync and without even looking at each other, just feeling the music. Amazing!
Nice work, Rick! I was a Seattle native, during this period. My band shared a practice room with Alice in Chains, at a place called "The Music Bank", in Ballard, a suburb of Seattle. It was such a trip down memory lane, to hear these guys again. I remember it all! Thank you, for this. I was never a rock star but I was part of something incredible. It was cool to remember how special it all was.
It's so weird to think that Chris Cornell just started off as "hey the drummer wants to try to sing some songs" and turns out to be one of the greatest rock vocalists of all time...
It actually makes sense. Drummers have rhythm, groove and clear counts. Singers work in the same dimension. Phil Collins is probably the ultimate example of this principle.
I'm sad that he got trapped by a gilded cage. EX sometimes ya get TIRED of being "CHris Cornell" or "Taylor Swift" and ya wanna escape that. Someone should've asked Cornell to be the drummer in the band after SG broke up! Same with Johnny Carson and many others. (JC was a great jazz drummer, but no one knew or cared cuz they only wanted Talk Show Host JC.)
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I can see Krist being the guy that goes up to a kid wearing a Nirvana shirt and saying "hey man, nice shirt" and then just walk away.
Oh I. Thought it was Dr Phil
“hey man, nice shot”
I met him, Bud and Curt when they were touring as eyes adrift and Krist was very chill and seemed worried that no one was going to show up to the show. This was in OKC in 2002.
he seems like a really nice guy, he used to reply to fans on twitter, before he deleted the account
Jimmy Page did the same to a kid in a drugstore reading a Rolling Stone (or some music rag) article featuring him on the cover.
Rick, you're singlehandedly creating an archive that will be gold in future years. You've managed to get musicians who are famously difficult with interviewers to feel comfortable and open up. I mean Sting? Maynard? Kim Thayil? All we can do is thank you for what you're doing.
Thats cause Rick is LEGIT!
It’s already gold for me. I’m seventeen and I’ve been looking for more information about these bands for years.
@@Nictric1 dude I'm 40 and grew up with these bands. Interviews like this are few and far between. I clicked this vid instantly when I saw Krist was on.
@@robertsloan9746 Yes. A legit educator and all-around music fan. I fall down "Rick Beato Rabbit holes" all the time on TH-cam. Just a great, great channel. One day, I'd like to see Rick in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I'm not joking.
He could do another (or even a series) interview with Ron Carter, it would be awesome!
I like how Krist and Kim will be like: "Was that in '88 or '89?" and Jack Endino is like: "It was Christmas Eve of 1988, we recorded from noon until six. It was snowy. You were wearing tan chinos and deck shoes. We had to stop once because you broke a bass string. There was a stray cat hanging around outside and Kurt gave it the last of his tuna fish sandwich"...
I thought the same thing.
I’m a fuzzy memory person but my friend has super detailed photographic memory - people like this are gems.
He interrupted Krist way too much. yeah we know, he recorded Bleach and you’re in Skin Yard .. but we wanna hear more from Krist and Kim.
😂😂😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Krist giving Kim a comforting slap on the back at the start of Black Hole Sun. You can feel the pain swimming just under the surface when these guys hear their friends singing and reaching out from the past.
Boy did poor Krist's face wince in pain, as soon as he heard Kurts voice in S MLTS.
I read this just as it happened, timed perfectly.🤙🏻
0:00 The early years
16:50 Soundgarden gets signed
21:54 Nirvana’s songwriting process
32:49 Soundgarden’s songwriting process
47:52 Dave Grohl joins Nirvana
58:14 Soundgarden on tour
1:03:44 Smells Like Teen Spirit I
1:16:36 Black Hole Sun
1:25:41 Smells Like Teen Spirit II
1:28:09 Superunknown
1:34:30 Third Secret
Look at this mvp 👏🏻
56:35 Shoutout to the Tragically Hip
@Rick Beato please pin this
@@socialLjetlag Rick pinned his own comment.
If anyone is interested :)
25:10 Dive
27:41 On A Plain
39:20 Rusty Cage
1:28:48 My Wave
I've always felt like Krist doesn't really understand how great of a musician he is. Such a clever, groovy, iconoc bassist! He elevated any song Nirvana wrote.
Ofcourse he understands lol he's a musician
He is the best bassist ✌️
He never cared nobody in nirvana cared they just wanted to make music
@@peanutbutterisfu I didn't say "care" I said "understand". And I was talking in present tense.
Maybe he does, maybe he doesn't. But that's the difference between the Jimmy Paige types and people from the underground. It's a different mindset, and nobody will ever understand it unless they're there. Everyone is so used to praising and idolizing musicians when they're just people.
Krist Novoselic?!?! I thought Maynard was huge, in reality it was, but I don’t ever see Krist Novoselic doing interviews. Congrats Rick, you’re doing incredible things and have become an amazing interviewer.
Right he is flat out killin it ! Also 30 years ....why does it seem like only a few years maybe 10 at most .
Also a little jealous how Krist has managed to say so slim all these years! (Been getting a little plump lately, but what the hey...................)
I think Krist was just finally ready. That and knowing Rick is about music and not gossip led to it.
He was just interviewed with Dave and Steve Albini by Conan O'Brien but those types of interviews aren't really for musicians per se, it's always all the non music stuff, no talk of the music side of the music, production, mixing, gear, business, etc. That's where Beatos stuff is different.
@@davidl570 it definitely helps that he's 6'7"! i imagine its much harder to gain weight at that height, regardless of one's age lol
That close up on Krist saying "it shouldn't had happen". Damn. This interview will stay forever in my collection. Thank you Rick.
1:16:34
That's the same answer in lots of his interviews:
"He should of never done that".
"It should of never happened."
2 this day, it's something U can feel in him that's deeply hurting.
Was thinking the same
Yes, that was hard to see.
@@DXVI9 should have. Should have. Not should of. Its should've not should'of
I like how Krist is the same after all of these years. He’s visibly aged but yeah he comes across as the same fun loving member of Nirvana that I remember seeing in all the earlier band interviews. Truly a golden soul!
Yes, I'm getting the same vibe. I mean to say I very much agree with You.
I kinda thought he lost his goofy spirit but now i know that this was around the band, hard to open up after the band ends like that, but he did it
Yeah I was thinking the same thing. I hadn’t seen that side of him in a long time. Really cool to see.
He totally is! All three of these guys have been themselves forever. They are treasures.
@@baileycownley1868 Yes, goofy spirit. Great way to phrase it
Everytime Kris mentions Kurt in any interview his face lights up then suddenly turns solemn. You can see that Kurt truly is his brother. He was the guy that Kurt gave a demo to form Nirvana with after the Fecal Matter stint. His bass playing live is what made Nirvana sound so fucking tremendous along with Dave's drumming. RIP Kurt and Chris
100% It makes me choke up when I see him talk about Kurt.
Yes, in my opinion Krist’s bass is what makes Smells Like Teen Spirit so special
Hey, MTV, this is the kind of content a true “music television” channel should have. Rick, thank you so very much. Fantastic interview.
They're not a music channel and havent been for a very long time. You'd have to go back 20 years for your complaint to even be relevant, let it go.
if this was on MTV or any other TV channel for that matter they would cut this down to fit a schedule including commercial brakes. Here we get the entire thing and not something editied to fit a specific format.
Estas en lo cierto
I like the way you put that, and I completely agree!
MTV used to do stuff like this back in the day, plus play music videos most of the time, before they jumped on the reality TV and funny videos thing -- I really have no idea what happened to Mtv.
I think this is the most I’ve ever heard Kim Thayil talk. For 35 years he’s been this enigmatic wizard.
Rick you're rescuing the rock scene. As a 26-year-old guy and a Grunge lover, I greeeatly appreciate your work on this
Rock is dead, rock remains dead.
@@sethrichnietzsche mmm don't think so, just not as mainstream as before, but there's definitely very cool and good bands still alive
@@sethrichnietzsche Rock/metal is still alive 🤘🏽🤘🏽. It’s getting popular again!! DEAL WITH IT!!! 😤🤘🏽. In the underground AND the mainstream, tbh it never left. It just underground. The best genre ever!!
@@esoterica412 you got it
@@sethrichnietzsche as long as there are people who love it, it will always be alive.
These two guys were part of maybe the two most important bands of the 90s and look at them! Humble and talking about music from their souls. This is gold.
That’s why those two bands were that… they were these guys… but 20+ yrs old with that energy…
Wow, Kim seems like he’s such a sincere and genuine human being.
He is, he leaned over the stage to give me a thumb's up after I was thrown over the security barrier
I read an interview with him many years ago when Soundgarden were reforming.
The interviewer said something like, "don't you like the fame, though?"
He said something like, "F the fame. I'll take the money anytime, but I hate the fame." 😆👍
They all are genuine. Its a huge part of the musical style they all helped cultivate
@@tobiashoyden2644 That's how people from Kerala roll!
forreal.. krist too but,, honestly all of them.. not to detract from yr original comment tho. dude does seem so cool, need to watch more interviews of him
Jack Endino is a fucking national treasure. His contributions to heavy music would fill a phone book. And he seems like the chillest, most egoless individual. AND he’s wearing a Ptolemaic Terrascope tee-shirt which is just the biggest nerd-flex in history.
Man, I want the long form interview with Jack, where he isn't asked about Nirvana/Sub Pop and we learn more about Skin Yard and Jack's style of guitar playing. Dude is a genius.
This is absolutely legendary. Rick, you are now a legend too!
Rick has always been a Legend
This is TOP notch
& not just an interview, but a conversation sharing memories on the last influential bands of our Generation .
Chris Cornell & Kurt Cobain Singer / Songwriters ...
Kim & Kris reminiscing , complementing each other , is so fun to watch .
@@chickeastwater9883 Agreed. This turned out to be more than an interview. I think Christ and Kim, in particular, were talking as if they were hanging out with buddies on a Friday night, reminiscing about the good ole' days! Rick had to push a few times to keep it moving forward to different topics, it was really cool to hear these guys essentially "hanging out".
Honestly, I am floored.
@@marceror
I've seen Sound Garden,, a few times
Ive seen/ met Chris Cornell, many times
Starting with Euphoria Morning
1999 -
It was also good Interview ,,
Only touched on Kobain death very little & Zilch on Chris , this was completely about the music & scene
I wish Rick played ,, more of Black Hole Sun & SG
but.... otherwise
“Chris [Cornell] wanted to try singing.”
That’s the funniest thing I’ve heard in a long time 🤣
What a treat - thanx Rick! 👍
Imagine being in the room the first time you hear Chris on the headphones in that recording studio. I feel like I would have just passed out in astonishment. I mean, other than Layne, I don't know of a singer that has more raw natural vocal power. It's like Chris had to fight to hold back his real power or it would have taken over the entire sound like a James Brown demo from 1964.
Jack Endino has such a phenomenal speaking voice. I could listen to that guy read the phone book.
I remember seeing an interview with Krist a long time ago after Nirvana ended (RIP Kurt) where he commented on how so many young fans would approach him and thank him. When he would ask them “Why are you thanking me?” their responses were universal: “Because Nirvana saved my life”. In 1991, mine was a life on the brink. I was in a total free fall and was going to end up either dead or in prison. And then Nirvana came along. This rock band is the only reason why I have my life and freedom today. Thank you Kurt and Krist.
It's amazing how music can do that. It definitely heals.
Krist's offhand comment about checking pawn shops for left handed guitars for years after Nirvana ended really hit hard.
Yeah, that was kinda sad. You can always tell how hard losing kurt was for him. I think its why he didnt try to do something like foo fighters. I dont think he could not look over every night without seeing kurt and have to feel that lose.
@@damiencross7334he did though, didn't he? I remember some project around 95 or 96 of his that kinda went nowhere. I think...
@ricotokyo i think it was like a little distraction, but he wasn't trying to be in another world famous band like foo fighters. He could have been in foo figthers. I just think nirvana took a lot outta him.
@@RicosTinFoilSombreroHe was in Sweet 75 who released an album and were in working on a second album before spilting up
I don’t know anyone of these people personally but God, Rick makes it easy to feel like we could belong in that interview. Thank you.
You've never heard of Nirvana or Soundgarden???? 😳😳😳😳
@@spooky131 Um...he didn't say he didn't know OF them, or that he'd never heard of them. He said he didn't know them PERSONALLY...and neither do you, most likely.
@@errbt you don't know that.
@@spooky131 What I do know is that you apparently lack basic reading comprehension. You tried to shame someone because you misread what they said and thought it meant that they'd never heard of either band. So your whole problem starts there. I simply added that last line to hammer it home that almost no one in the world actually knows any famous musicians on a personal level, so you likely don't either. Even if it turns out that you DO, it doesn't change the fact that you misunderstood Victor Miranda's initial post on a fundamental level.
@@errbt Jesus you sound like pc principal. Lighten up guy. No one needs your defense.
Watch any interview of Krist over the years and try to find him acting differently...
You won't, the man just seems a genuine down to earth guy. After all these years he's the same guy. What a man!
Same with Kim, he seems like a dude genuinely unchanged by success.
True. I am amazed by this. His sense of humor has been so consistent.
Just a wacky guy with a goofy sense of humour. Love it! 😁
He's actually very witty.
It's so cool listening to this and hearing him mention Hiro. I actually work, or worked with Hiro, he recently retired from our lab where he was our Chief Inorganics Chemist. Absolutely cool, friendly and wonderful guy. His last day was last Halloween and we all dressed up as 90s rock stars.
Awesome interview.
That’s amazing. I could never thank him enough for how much he influenced my bass playing and musical inspirations. I wish I could have the opportunity to tell that to him myself!
@@sambenjamin9636 That's awesome to hear. I don't talk to Hiro on the regular or anything as he retired a while ago. But if I can I'll let him know this comment from you is out there. 🙂
Omg he’s a chemist !? Sick I feel like a lot of ppl who enjoy punk rock/ rock are chemists for some reason
😂 almost sounds like a euphemism for drugs saying a rocker is a chemist, but there are actually alot of more hard rock/punk cats into science, Greg from Bad Religion comes to mind first. My main interests are biology, paleontology and music... nothing rocked harder than The Great Dying.
I wonder if that ever rubbed him wrong -- the dressing up as '90s rockers.
Like "just in case you forgot HOW CLOSE you were..."
I mean...if that were me, I would never quite get over it.
When Krist said "Should never happened" talking about what Kurt dealt at the time, it was a punch in the gut.
He’s basically said it before in interviews. If you watch him on Fallon, I think he says - “he shouldn’t have done that” - it’s like the language of a little kid trying to wrap around an act of enormous wrong doing.
@@maddymud Sure, I bet that for him was just a confused, chaotic moment of his life. It's easier afterward to rationalize, but in the moment I am sure it was hard to grasp and decide
If listening to the Nirvana story. STOPS someone from putting a Needle in their arm. Worth it all
@Trinity M I get what you’re saying but the medical system can’t fail a person if the person isn’t willing to take said care. He was in care multiple times & usually absconded from care
I absolutely love Krist, he seems so real and genuine and whenever he talks about Kurt it seems to cut to his heart. I don't think he was ever the same after Kurt died. They were so incredibly close from High School on and it's so sad he lost his best friend to something Krist could never help Kurt with, he was lost way to early, his life was just starting.
He couldn’t save Kurt from Courtney Love, he could only show his distrust (he protested the wedding).
I just wish Dave was there for him.
I wish we were all there for him.
Yeah and 23:47 you see him wiping a tear after talking about kurt
@@sigsin1 As far as I know, Courtney saved Kurt three times from having a lethal overdose.
@@hom0s4cer 🤣🤣 no, she didn't. Someone came in while Kurt was passed out in Rome and Courtney was just sitting there. She then, sprang into action. Courtney said Kurt took 60 rohypnol. The Dr said Kurt had no more than 6 in his stomach, not 60.
No one will read this, but I'm just dropping in to say how excellent this interview/chat session was. Super interesting and and everyone seemed SO relaxed and into it, unlike so many other interviews. Major kudos to Rick, Kim, Krist and Jack.
I read it.
@@Otisthelesser Haha! Thank you!
You're awesome!
I read it too.
I read it. Cheers from Colombia
I think this interview has a lot of hints as to why Kris doesn't do interviews very often. The way he talks about the period after Nevermind and checking pawn shops for left handed guitars really shows how personal all that was to him. That being said, I really loved Kris' reaction to listening to the songs and the way he was moving to them. You can definitely see his quirky somewhat playful personality that you would always see from him in live performances. He truly enjoyed the music they made.
I really enjoyed Kim's and Jack's parts of this interview as well, but it was great to get some insight into Kris Novoselic's mind and to see his reaction to the music.
*Krist
Sometimes in all the hype madness and talent, people forget this was his/their life..not just another "Mtv newsbreak"
25:29 I love how he puts on his iconic Nirvana bass-playing-face that he always used to do. I first noticed him doing that on the Unplugged lmao.
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Agreed. It was slightly painful during the parts where his discomfort was palpable. It’s part of the healing process I suppose…. He finally seems to have more joy than pain when reminiscing and sharing stories about that period. It just takes time. It almost felt like Rick wasn’t in touch with how painful it appeared for Kym to hear Chris and being asked to recall if they remember being there putting tracks down and what comes to mind… hah. Same with Kryst when he played Kurt. Everyone just bobbed awkwardly to the beat except Rick who was playing air drums smiling ear to ear haha…It was like that tape recorder was loaded w kryptonite.
I found this interview quite moving as a massive Soundgarden fan particularly and a teenager of the 90s. Rick has a perfect interviewing style which disarms his guests. They trust him. They know he's a good faith actor and has great knowledge and appreciation of music in general.
It was humbling to hear two legends talking about their bands and origins like you might hear one of your mates chatting about their band back in the day. The main difference is their two bands became Soundgarden and Nirvana. Both Krist and Kim have now both lost their lead singer and good friend to suicide. You could sense their shared history and I'd say the loss of both Chris and Kurt has gilded their friendship even more. The moment when Krist patted Kim on the back when the opening chords of Black Hole Sun came on was just beautiful. Their mutual respect and love was really clear. Rick thank you for doing what you are doing. These legends clearly respect you as does everyone on this channel. 👏
Thank you for articulating my exact thoughts. Beautiful interaction between Krist and Kim.
Well said... and thx Rick it's an awesome interview
Well stated; completely agree 👍🏼
That look Kim gives Jack at the very end too, when Rick talks about their long friendship...
This!
People don’t realize how much of an impact Kim had on the 90’s “grundge” scene. Drop D was a hugeee reason it was so special. Kim is such a vast ocean of history. Wonderful guy, and amazing musician.
Open tunes in general, that was also Kim for the most parts. The different tempos were most due to Chris and Matt and Ben !!
I think I remember reading that Kim said Buzz from the Melvins taught him the Drop D tuning.
King Buzzo showed drop D to Kim
Soundgarden used a bunch of other more interesting tunings too.
CGDGBE and more.
They do realise. Kim was in Soundgarden and Soundgarden were the first to sign to a label. Kim had something to do with that no doubt.
Buzz Osborne shown Kim drop D (and Adam Jones).
You can't even spell grunge mate.
Krist is very humble. Nirvana bass lines are very interesting and creative. I was very impressed when I tried to learn several Nirvana songs. I think he deserves a bass deep dive by Rick ☀️
Lounge Act's bassline is INCREDIBLE. Krist is so underrated.
Well, kurt actually wrote most of the bass riffs in nirvana...
@@ouhyjevha That would make sense. Kurt was a melodic genius.
Seriously? You guys must be bad at playing bass.
@@mrsleep0000 Seriously? You must be bad at understanding music.
Gen X-er here. This was really touching in many spots. It nearly brought me to tears. I remember being young and competitive like these guys were back then, but I've grown along with them, and the love they have for each other and for their bandmates that have regrettably passed is so palpable. I'd give each of them a hug and a pat on the back and a beer if I could. They helped bring so much to so many, and bore so much of the pain we couldn't see that came along with it . They took the huge swings and hit them way out of the park. Love you guys!
This is an awesome comment.
57 year-old Gen X drummer here, and you have poignantly expressed exactly my feelings. Thank you, brother-
I’m 67, and you wrote my comment for me !!!!!!!❤😊
Guitarist turned to the Dark Side, bought me some synths and drum machines….
Fellow Gen Xer. Born 1969. We had the good times dude. I despair at the state of the world now.
@@rangerwhite5165 late 1968 here and yes this world is falling apart ..we had great dayz 4 sure ...🖤✌🇺🇸
For many years whenever i watch interviews with Krist talking about Kurt and Nirvana he usually always looked so sad and depressed (obviously) but this is the first time I’ve seen him happy. Especially when you would play those songs for him. You can just see him light up and that makes me so happy to see
YES! I commented above about this. I listened to this on a long drive and several times I thought I was listening to 25 year old Krist. I have not heard him act like this since nirvana.
Watching Krists face while Teen Spirit is being played you can see how proud he is of it and so humble….You can also see the emotions in both their eyes when Chris and Kurt vocals come in. ..2 down to earth legends missing their friends…
I guess time heals the pain somehow. If you watched his interview with Dave years ago, they both seem to remember happy times and funny moments in Nirvana.
We all gotta let the past go and move forward.
You interviewed Krist???? wha, and Kim was in the room too.....and Jack Endino??? Dude, you smashed that interview!! Fascinating!!
I was never a Nirvana fan, but I was a huge Soundgarden fan. After this interview, I will honestly go back and give Nirvana another listen with a much different perspective. Kim fawning over Nirvana is enough to make me open up my mind...30 years later.
I was the same way lol. I still don't care for Nirvana's music but I love these guys! Great hearing the stories!
Kinda the same here definitely inspired to dig into Nirvana. Soundgarden was my very favorite until I heard Tool but I still love them dearly, especially Limo Wreck/4th of July etc.
never late to get back to the basics. loved this interview, it took me back to all those years that im so glad they are part of my life, basically every day. you just cant forget all these wonderful bands and all the scene of grunge and alternative music. just fantastic.
For me when I first heard nirvana I hated it. I got into them again later paying more attention to the lyrics so by the time nevermind came out it converted me totally. I think lounge act, drain you, serve the servants, plateau, scentless apprentice, breed, lithium, hsb, idk the lyrics are genius for passive aggressive sarcasm, I think kind of like Morrissey, until you understand him the lyrics might seem sad when actually they're hilarious. Not all of them obviously, but there's a reason kurt is compared to John Lennon
How's that going. I think in utero is most impressive but I guess for a sound garden fan nevermind is closer
I lived in Seattle in the '80s and was around some of these guys and the music scene back then. What struck me about this interview is that the way they talk around one another now is the way they always talked. It was a community of folks that then is subsequently identified by others as a "scene," but it's really just a local community network of artists (there were painters, photographers and many others that were also part of all this). Seattle has changed drastically in recent times - a gentrified sheen hangs over the air, like all the large cities - but these people are still there, still doing as they always did.
Same as Haight/Ashbury in the sixties. Got turned into a product & exploited by the music industry the same way, too.
I lived in LA in that period. The culture was pretentious with commercial hair bands and Van Halen clones. It was too stifling to create what happened in Seattle.
I lived there in the 2000s, and that is one thing I miss so dearly is the music scene. It wasn't the peak but I went to so many awesome shows and had so many awesome experiences. Even then the energy surrounding the music scene was something magical for lack of a better word. So much talent it's kind of insane.
Yes, you are complete right. Photographers, artists, local theatre. I grew up there in the 70s and 80s these guys and that music scene represent the culture of what I call “Old Seattle” (but applicable to most of W Washington)which was part of the music scene; earthy, reserved but caring, the humility, pragmatic , egalitarian values, loathing of fakery and pretentiousness. It has changed dramatically (RIP) since it became a “world class city”
In our system, everything than can become commodified will become commodified, including but not limited to our own humanity and emotions. Watch out for salesmen and business types.
My ONLY complaint is that this interview was not 4 hours long. Literally got misty eyed listening to these guys go so in depth on songs that shaped my youth. You are a fucking LEGEND RICK! Thank you for these 🤘🏽🔥🙏🏼
'90s grunge, meloncholy garbage...GMAFB!
@@ALLMUTANTER huh?
@@ALLMUTANTERtake your meds bro
Krist is so right when he says these songs had a profound impact on us for the rest of our lives, I don't think there's been 1 single day where I haven't thought about Kurt or have a nirvana song in my head, even if it's only a few seconds a day. It's really amazing
Only 10mins in, but I know where my next hour and a half will be spent. How epic is this? What continues to amaze me is how relaxed and candid EVERYONE you interview is. You’ve shown your chops and earned the trust my brother, and the payoff is incredible. Thank you, Rick.
25:34. Thayil's smile is worth a thousand words.
This is how real artists used to be, genuine, down to earth people even though they were true geniuses.
It is incredible, absolutely incredible
I mean it s so beautiful , soul healing sound..it is not like they stole and tortured a human being for fame...
Oh my gosh, where do I start.
Guy on the left recorded some of the biggest bands ever before they were famous, and all those bands rewrote music history and changed music for ever.
The guy in the middle was in a band whose singer was probably one of the greatest singers of all time.
The guy on the right was in nirvana, the band who took over the world and changed music forever.
Amazing seeing these guys together, what a great interview. Thank you.
And on the right the guy with the biggest music production media channel.
As a die hard Grunge loving 90's girl now at 53 I miss how freaking fantastic Nirvana, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Mother Love Bone, which became Pearl Jam, and so many others it was a magical time. The 80s were decade of synthesizers and hair bands. When I first heard, "Smells Like Teen Spirit," in college it was like nothing I had ever heard before. They were the Jimi Hendrix of Gen X. God, I adore all these musicians and how they changed music forever. I would love any new collaboration. I introduce 90s music to my students at university they are always blown away that such music exists. Hugs to you all. Thank you for your contributions to music and to a whole generation that needed our own voice!!!
Exactly. Well said. What a time to really be alive! Gen Z will never have anything to give them the same buzz about life.
I'm 53, we had some good times back then!
I'm 10 years older than you. After living thru 60's and 70's rock n roll, I can tell you music was stagnant in the 80's. Most hair bands sucked and that was all there was to listen to. When alt music hit big at the end of the decade and the Seattle scene was introduced to the world, my faith in real rock music was reborn. So many creative artists from not only the PNW but also from around the world got noticed.
Unfortunately, grunge and alt music turned out to be rock n roll's last gasp at life. It has died a slow death since.
Same age, same thoughts. Greetings from Argentina
Love to hear you introduce the music to your students! Ironically although we live in a world where almost anything can be pulled up in seconds I really feel like kids do not have any concept of the music their parents loved. Yet when we were kids I am almost certain we all knew the great rock bands our parents listened to. Maybe it’s a matter of just information overload.
Seeing the pain in Krist's eyes really hit me hard. You can tell how much he's struggling with the mix of emotions from that time.
Krist loves his friends - every time a name is mentioned his face shows his emotion - Andy Wood, Chris Cornell, Kurt Cobain - at every mention of their names, you can see his reflection on each friend. This interview was a human and spiritual experience - one of your best ever Rick! Great work!
His face is like an open book. Such a genuine guy and very funny too.
OK, there is absolutely no reason why there shouldn’t be like five more hours to this presentation. I could listen to these guys talk and tell stories stories for days and days. Absolute gold.
Many Seattle musicians were customers of ours back then. Cornell, Novoselic, Abbruzzese, Matt Cameron and others. One common trait in every Seattle band was putting the music first. They were all stunned by their success. So many great people and bands playing every night back then. 👏🏻👏🏻
And that for me is the difference, they didn't want to be huge massive rock starts, obviously they wanted notoriety and money, but it was about the message and songs and music first. I try to tell people this...Also iconic singers, I honestly cannot remember the names of any current metal nu metal, whatever bands...they aren't nor will be iconic like that era...and before.
@@ricardomartinezxx Man...Staley, Cornell, Wood, Vedder, Lanegan, the list keeps going. Truly special time for music.
Man, Krist looks like the sweetest grandpa. Yet he carries with him the wildest stories and history itself! Amazing guys. Thank you do much for these interviews, Rick!
Love how Rick doesn’t constantly barge in on the interesting conversations these guys have and just lets them talk, unlike a lot of other interviewers.
Krist is so intelligent. love his sense of humor. sometimes he says things that are so dry, it’s easy to miss it in the moment.
I'm gonna cry. Soundgarden and Nirvana were basically my two favorite bands from when I was a teenager. I have so many memories attached to their songs. Songs are containers for our memories and a lot of memories are getting opened up for me right now.
A lot of us kids of the 90's feel exactly the same way.
What I would give to go back to those days!
And not only in the US....those days were magic...
Totally agree, being of a certain vintage... 🎸
I have to point out how sound pleasant is to hear Jack speaking. The timbre of his voice and clean pronunciation is just delightful. I am not an English native speaker, but I can appreciate the music of his speech, if it makes sense what I am trying to say.
I agree, Jose. His tone of voice and speech pattern is very pleasant. He’s very articulate and he has a rich timbre.
"I have to point out how sound pleasant is to hear Jack speaking" One might say it so pleasant, it might sound like a garden....
“Appreciate the music of his speech.” Wow, for somebody who learned English as a second language, you have such a command over it! That was a lovely way to word that.
Agreed. In another life he would have been a famous radio host, with that gorgeous voice.
@@Cegros You just made me blush! ☺️
Soundgarden’s music timing always intrigued me and made them stand apart from other Grunge era bands. After hearing that Cornell was a drummer who loved odd time signatures, it makes sense why they would write such complex songs. The rhythm section wrote the songs. Great and insightful interview, Rick. That was great when they start playing Black Hole Sun, Kim looked like he was about to cry upon hearing his old dead friend, then Krist gives him a back slap and rub like he was telling him that only he knew how he felt and he was okay. Heavy.
People like Jack are unsung heros... we praise "rock stars" be it's people like him who really made this happen. Thank you for the peak behind the curtain and giving real heroes their do.
This video was longer than most Hollywood movies, and was 1000x more entertaining. Thank you for this! Gonna go back into my corner and feel ancient now 😁.
I love how the interview opens up about 25 minutes in. The initial awkwardness drops away and it's as close as we'll ever get to riffing about old times with legends at the pub. You handled it really well and coaxed everyone out of their shell. This must have been such a blast to do. I'm so pleased for you - and thank you!
That's when they stop talking about themselves and start talking about making music.
I credit Krist Novoselic for breaking the ice. He kind of knew what people (eve Rick!) wanted to talk about
This is gold. PURE GOLD. This is the type of conversation that I dreamed of hearing back in the mid-90's. What an amazing time to be alive. Thank you Rick.
Also HUGE thanks Krist for mentioning The Tragically Hip. It is a huge thing for Hip/Nirvana fans to know that they shared a stage at one time in the early life of both bands and it's really, really great to hear him mention it unprompted just as a part of the Butch Vig/Smart Studios adventure. I know you'll never see this but Krist, you're the fucking best and this is a killer interview for old folks like me to hear from all 3 of you in a real nice casual but still serious way if that makes sense. Great job Rick, you're very good about letting the subjects of your interviews speak if they're on a roll while still steering the conversation well.
It was so funny seeing Rick's face as Kim talks about how they almost kept possibly the greatest rock singer of all time behind the drums. Also, was there no end to the talents of Chris Cornell?
Amazing to think Chris Cornell is in your band and you are looking for a singer!
Chris was a talent unmatched!!!
So many drummers think they can sing..but damn if Chris wasn't a born with a gift of vocal range.
I felt bad about his album Scream though. He wasn't meant to be a pop singer.
@@posysdogovych2065 All the greats are allowed a dud album and generally do have at least one
I am from small town of Ukraine and I've heard Nirvana first time when I was 15 in 1997.. No internet, no CD, it was on cassette "Nevermind". Then had to find all I could by Nirvana..Bleach, MTV Unplugged and so on..Musicaly for me it was like breath of fresh air and inspired me to play guitar, figuring out Nirvana riffs by ear, which I still do) Thank you, Rick, for the interview!
Hope you're doing alright, rock on 🤟🤟
Why did you sellout your cousins in Russia for strangers in America? Hope you get nuked for your betrayal!
Hope you and yours are safe♥️
Stay safe--hope you're doing okay!
Whoa bro did you like find it wash up Inside a bottle and was like whoa what could this weird thing be; yer buddy was like “ nevermind I finna go play the wash tub bass; but my mom don’t want me to put a hole in her washtub” and walked off? Sweeeeet
"He's a TV addict."
I like how Krist talks about Kurt in the present tense.
I like to think kurt is out there somewhere ❤️
The enertainment sustains him because it feels stupid and contagious.
Kinda funny that he says that after talking about Kurt struggling with addiction, though...sorry
Rockin the APC hat! Perfect tie in to the previous interview. You're really killing it lately Rick!!!! That Maynard interview might have been the most divulgent I've ever seen him. He must respect you! 😂
Agreed. There are very few interviews where MJK is that at ease and interested in talking.
@@CFCMahomet Yes it was dope! I think because Beato traveled to Keenan and met him in his space it freed Keenan up to be more open. It was on his turf.
@@kylereilly3259 agreed. I do think it was also Rick‘s willingness to spend lots of time talking about Puscifer and a perfect Circle, whereas most media wants to talk with MJK about TOOL, which I think from his perspective may be his least satisfying creative experience these days. When the topic comes up he routinely discusses the difficulties of process (not outcome or material) of working with the rest of the guys in TOOL.
The interview I always dreamed of.... The moment when Krist puts his hand on Kim's shoulder when they begin to talk about Black Hole Sun showing respect ... Goosebumps!
Thank you Rick!!!!
Yeah, that was a nice moment!
That got me all emotional haha! For real.
There was so much in that moment: nostalgia, melancholy, Chris is gone, your big hit, our shared losses, we’re old friends. It made me tear up a bit.
I could listen to Jack Endino for hours, the man is a walking encyclopedia! I know he's more famous for being a producer, but I think it's time for Skin Yard to get some love as well. They were amazing, great varied catalogue and Ben McMillan was another one of the great singers.
Exactly. Like WTF wasn't he able to talk about Ben? Ben died too because of diabetes I believe in 2008 right after the 2008 Sub Pop reunion show.
I remember seeing Skin Yard and Hell Trout at the TESC community center in the 90's. Jack even mentioned Dave Foster, Hell Trout drummer who was also in Nirvana briefly. Dave was so nice. I remember feeding him beers through a window at a party while he was playing.
This guy remembers events from 30+ years in the past and can pinpoint the month and sometimes even the exact day these things happened. His memory is amazing.
Beyond Kurt and Dave's undeniable talents, it's my belief that Krist is the unsung hero of Nirvana’s sound and memorable stage presence.
DEFINITELY the glue.i can see him cooling Kurt off.
I’ve watched a lot of old MTV Nirvana interviews lately and every time I just wished I could hug Krist and thank him. Kurt couldn’t help but crack a smile at Krist’s warm-hearted, goofy, imaginative, kind of over-the-top trailings-off. It’s really hard going back in time and watching those at 43 rather than 12. As a kid, they seemed like grownups that had everything under control and as an adult my heart hurts watching it all go down. They were just kids. I watch interviews like this one because it helps me feel a little better. ❤
I love how Krist Novoselic looks like the neighbour you would borrow a lawnmower from. Much respect for that man.
He always struck me as the most relatable guy in Nirvana. Kurt was a prima donna and Dave was too cool for me to identify with him.
His comment at 1:10:00 about glancing into pawn shops to see if there were any left hand guitars for years after was heartbreaking.
Krist is a really great guy. I've hung out with him a few times and he's friendly, personable, and absolutely zero ego to be found. Same goes for Kim. Also a really solid dude.
I have a leftist friend who looks just like him. He`s one of the good leftists, like Krist.
He reminds me of Tony Levin - and also happens to be a bass player...
By far the best interview I’ve ever seen with Krist and talking about the overall scene! Rick knew the right questions to ask and when to shut up - well done, sir! (it’s about time Krist gets his time to shine with no mention of Dave)
Agree with you👍
Rick doster if you check out nardwuar, Krist has some twenty min interview with hym, but nothing on this level if older fan I guess.
I love Dave, but you’re so right. Rick doesn’t really push Dave or even Kurt on Krist, he really just lets them tell their stories.
Well said when Dave became a front man i was done ,
Not heading...he's there!
You knocked this one way out of the park Rick. Never ever would I have imagined to experience so much insight from these fine individuals in this single sit down session. Absolutely smashing! Cheers to you Rick.
I feel that Kim went under the radar of what people consider the great guitar legends. Just came here to say thank you for the music. You're one of my greats. 🤘
Same as Robert Plant and Chris Cornell. Soooooo underrated.
@@DaveTaste Robert Plant and Chris Cornell aren't underrated!! lol
These two are deem among the top greatest vocalists of all time. I mean ALL TIME!!
And you are saying they are underrated?? HOW??
This interview was informative and fascinating. This is the first time I've ever seen a modern day Krist be the funny goofball he was during the Nirvana days. Typically he's painted as a guy who is still morose over the death of Kurt and is very serious, but here he kept cracking me up with his little remarks here and there. I'm sure he still feels that way about Kurt, but I got to see a part of him that I've been told was long gone.
It's great to see Krist shine like this.
I thought the same thing. I haven't seen the "adult Chris" act this way, making thr funny quips and everything in a long time. It was nice to see that.
You’ve been told “that part of Krist was long gone? “ by people who actually know him? Because that’s what your quote says.
Everyone there (Rick obviously included) is a legend. Seriously, isn't incredible that we are fortunate enough to see something as cool as this?
Amazing!
Yes it is, Ed.
If anyone deserves to get this chance for this interview, it's Rick. Real genuine music lovers, just because. Loved it.
Nirvana and Soundgarden have and will always be two of my favourite bands, so to see this video and hear them discuss things that I've never heard them talk about before was truly awesome.
Watching Krist and Kim when Rick played their songs was truly a glimpse into how close those bands were, you can see it in their eyes the joy and the pain those songs bring to them.
I love how LONG he kept it playing it and kept the cameras on their faces. He really let them sit in their art and reflect. Rick, you are the perfect person to interview these giants of our generation
Man seeing these guys is letting me realize how old I am. I’m 50 and really loved the grunge and Seattle bands, back then and still do!
Sigh... Me too. 😟
Yep but at least we were there and lived it , good times , god I’m getting old lol
51 - same. Saw all those bands multiple times. There was an astonishing amount of good bands through the 90s and across all genres.
Just a bit younger and yeah, this is my youth in this interview & it now seems so long ago.
Rick's channel is literally music television and I love it. I would die to see Rick interview them Radiohead boys.
My dad, 80 years old now, whenever I visit him shows me music videos and interviews on youtube from artists of his age, Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, Giorgio Gaber, and he is always moved and crying. And I am thinking: "Old age makes men sentimental" And now, here I am, watching this interview with tears in my eyes. Fuck!
Always loved Krist’s playing, definitely one of the greatest rock bassists of the 90s and is one of my absolute favourites
🤘
Seems like really great guy too.
super overlooked
this is an anthropological and cultural treasure. Amazing insights into a series of events and the genesis of a few songs that changed the face of music.
If only Kurt and Chris could have been here for this conversation too...but somehow, while watching this...it feels as though they are still with us. Maybe a reminder that they'll never be gone.
I am grateful for Jack, Kim and Krist's candor and willingness to retread ground that must still be surrounded by HEAVY feelings.
Absolute living legends
As a huge huge Nirvana (and Soundgarden) fan I can't tell you how massively enjoyable this was to watch. Having Jack Endino there also is great also. For us grunge history nerds this is brilliant. Well done Rick.
I graduated HS in ‘90. Nirvana, Soundgarden, AIC, Pearl Jam were the soundtrack of my youth. As a music fan we were blessed. When I look at the influence they had on me it’s immeasurable. I felt the loss when Kurt, Layne, and Chris passed. Terrific interview, these guys are just so genuine.
Same. We were incredibly lucky.
As a 24 year old musician who grew up on grunge this is absolutely insaneee!!!! Thank you so much Rick for your hard work.
Rick Beato is heading into next level. Music press take note…
Agree 100%
Nah. Stay away from music press Rick. They have their agenda
@@sebassanchezc-1379 I am saying to the music press to see that their way isn’t “the way”. When artists engage the music press it is often because they have to… Rick’s interviews are chalked full of musicians who want to.
He’s now become the ultimate collector of impeccable talent .. just absolutely iconic interviews
These interviews are mic drop/out of the park....
Rick, when you played Smells Like Teen Spirit it looked like Krist and Kim were going to cry. I teared up! 🥲 Amazing group of people, amazing interview. You’ve outdone yourself! Thank you! 🙏💕💕💕💕
I agree- there were moments where the conversations went off tangent- the stories were really interesting and incredible. The relaxed atmosphere really allowed everyone to open up. Thank you so much!
could you tell me which minute?
@@michapac2at780 1:03:45
@@pasticle thx my friend
Because they'd give all their success, fame, and money back if they could have their friend Kurt back.
When Rick put on `Smells Like Teen Spirit' at first the "spirit' in the room was rather joyous and maybe mixed with nostalgia, then you can see and feel it that there is so much mixed emotions from ALL of that history and loss and the absence of the man behind that mic. and the other old friend (Cornell) as well. It was rather somber and yet almost a necessary ice breaker of sorts to touch on that yet move on to all the great memories as well. I have no doubt that this conversation was therapeutic to everyone there.
This was also WAY better than any documentary or film in capturing that period when all these young guys were doing all this locally as a community with none of that LA or NY celebrity drama crap. I never really thought about that aspect before but it's true. These people really were like a massive extended family or village of musicians that were making the music they wanted to for themselves despite whatever the industry was looking for at the time. Even though I am from the area and their generation I wasn't really culturally aware of the local music scene at the time. So I didn't really discover these guys until the rest of the world did. I regret that. It would be wonderful to have memories of this scene from up close and personal in the moment before it all exploded into the mainstream. Well, at least I got to be alive during this period in history to experience all this from the `70s to now. I am very blessed.
Maaan the one-string guitar story told by Kim about Black hole sun's intro just gave me chills... It's incredible how things were actually done to think that it was because they couldn't play guitar with slide hahaha man it just makes it even greater. Complete genius events
Haha, man... so many great stories about what goes on in studios. Which is to say, anything. You either got it, or you didn't. How you got there doesn't matter at all. :-D I love it.
@@nickwallette6201 agree lml
I TOTALLY feel everything Kim Thayil is saying as a guitarist myself and the man is aging AMAZINGLY! He is a HUGE part of the ENTIRE sound movement and deeply impacted me with his guitar style! These stories are FANTASTIC!!! MISTY EYED FOR SURE before it was over.
Krist carried a big part of that interview. He kept things rolling like a sports caster calling a play-by-play ballgame.
He’s a very bright & talented dude, imho. Nirvana’s secret weapon
Well he also refused to let Kim finish half his sentences
@@zbh-bo8yb yeah agree...more of an SG fan by far, would have loved to hear Kim more than Krist. Of course Nirvana fan, I grew up in this era, but actually saw SG, never saw Nirvana, but SG sound was more my taste.
@@flappersbeau in typical bassist fashion
As a 23 year old grungehead these guys are my heros, underrated musicians. Thank you so much for this Mr. Beato!
Krist has always been insanely funny to me. This really took me back to being a teen and being obsessed with grunge and digging through all the interviews that I could find online. This is a real treat, Rick.
You were online in the early 90’s?😂
@@ADAMKTN im only 26, so like 10 years ago this would be.
Literally there was not online when Nirvana started, but I think it's lovely that people can still appreciate their music 🙂😊
There was America Online back then. Dial-up
@@PotentEpiphany original comment does not say that the looking online occurred in the early 90's. They said THEY were a teen when they did it. Clearly they are a young person.
Krist literally seems like he's wearing an incredibly good old man costume. His voice and mannerisms are so young
He looks like a dentist that tells dad jokes.
Again, is himself again
Yeah
Dr phil
He’s accepted his age, not dying his hair or wearing a wig.
It's always great to see Krist Novoselic, he so rarely does interviews!
Good job, Rick, another great interview!
0:40:01 Oh man... the look on Kim's face listening to Chris singing. You can see the pain. In that moment Chris is alive and eternal, for all of us... and yet it is bittersweet because we know he's not here.
R.I.P. Chris Cornell, no one sings like you anymore. ❤️
I’m sure krist and Kim share a bond as both of their best friends/frontmen committed suicide. Rip to Kurt and Chris.
I am not a singer, except when soundgarden is playing. Then I sing my heart out and hope Chris can hear it, and know that his voice was a treasure to so many people.
I was thinking the same thing . Kim looked sad when Chris was singing also Kim seems like the sweetest guy. I had no idea. I knew he was real and sarcastic to posers but I'm so happy to see how sweet if a guy he seems
I don't think I've ever commented on a video before, but I can't thank you enough for doing what you do, Rick.
As someone who played music for years and then gave up because I just wasn't as good as I wanted to be, your videos and your online courses rekindled my desire to learn more, play more, and admire the greats that came before.
Through your videos, you've helped me fall back in love with music as a hobby and as an art to appreciate. Your courses have simultaneously made me more confident as a player.
You've inspired a new generation of musicians, which is great. But on a personal level, you've also helped inspire and encourage a generation of 30yr olds who gave up years ago to plug back into the scene.
Thank you for what you do.
I feel that. 🤘
This is so good to hear, and totally agree
This interview almost brought tears to my eyes , Im 30 somenthing and this guys are like the Beatles or Led Zeppelin to my generation , to see them sitted in a room talking about all this amazing details it's just sooo cool, thanx so much Rick for this interview.
Lol seriously? We thought they were absolute wankers at the time.
30 something? So you were 4?
@@LarsRyeJeppesen exactly. I'm 44 and this was my generation!
Damn, Rick's channel grew to the point where high profile guests come. I knew about this channel when it was like some 50k. Nice to see him suceeding. One of few people who actually deserve his success because the value is there.
I found Rick when he paid homage to Allan Holdsworth. Couldn’t have been in the hundreds back then. All he’s done since shows that he never changed…he just stayed true to what he wanted to share with the world. Such a resource, and ambassador.
I love these origin stories. I’m a few years younger than these guys but in the late 80’s, early 90’s, every sizable town had a music scene like this. Playing in 3 different bands, starving, couch surfing and putting everything on the line to “make it”. My scene was Denver.
It’s no wonder that music exploded with so many incredible bands in the 90’s. People got fed up with pop and hair metal and Seattle led the way out of that.
I’m still playing and became a touring drummer, but those days were the best of my life.
It’s extremely rare to find such an amazing musician and artist, that is also one of the best interveners on the planet. No one could pull this off but Rick. The interview with Sting was amazing and of course one of my favorites was Maynard from Tool. These musicians recognize a Rick’s talent and open up and just “talk” to him. Bravo Rick, well done my friend. Cheers!
Three legends in one interview. I seriously think you have no limits to your opportunities and prowess, Rick. Your knowledge and information is unique and unparalleled.
Jack's pretty cool too
I just love that when the drumming sequence in Smells Like Teen Spirit begins at 1:03:53, the 3 of them starts headbanging in sync and without even looking at each other, just feeling the music. Amazing!
Nice work, Rick! I was a Seattle native, during this period. My band shared a practice room with Alice in Chains, at a place called "The Music Bank", in Ballard, a suburb of Seattle. It was such a trip down memory lane, to hear these guys again. I remember it all! Thank you, for this. I was never a rock star but I was part of something incredible. It was cool to remember how special it all was.
Really cool that you were there in the mix. Do you have any great stories.
Did you meet Layne Stahley?
You have a rock star name as well 😂
Wait.........................so THAT'S where they got the name for their box set! Thought it was just a random phrase they thought of.
It's so weird to think that Chris Cornell just started off as "hey the drummer wants to try to sing some songs" and turns out to be one of the greatest rock vocalists of all time...
Replace “Chris Cornell” with “Dave Grohl” in that sentence and it’s true too.
Apparently played his first few gigs with his back to the audience as well.
And Layne Staley, sold his drum kit and bought a mic
It actually makes sense. Drummers have rhythm, groove and clear counts. Singers work in the same dimension. Phil Collins is probably the ultimate example of this principle.
I'm sad that he got trapped by a gilded cage.
EX
sometimes ya get TIRED of being "CHris Cornell" or "Taylor Swift" and ya wanna escape that.
Someone should've asked Cornell to be the drummer in the band after SG broke up!
Same with Johnny Carson and many others. (JC was a great jazz drummer, but no one knew or cared cuz they only wanted Talk Show Host JC.)