I seem to remember reading that Chris Cornell wanted an apocalypse video, appropriate for the lyrics, but he really wanted a HAPPY apocalypse! So they used early 90's CG effects - which were just becoming a thing - to create the exaggerated creepy happy faces.
This song takes me back to my late teens. Was fortunate enough to see Soundgarden a couple of times back in the day. Audioslave is another band you have to hear.
Chris was the BEST!!!! A hell of a song writer and vocalist! He was in Temple of the Dog, Soundgarden, Audioslave and his solo work. Such a deep line of work!
Chris Cornell’s good friend was Eddie Vedder who is the singer for Pearl Jam. They sang a hit song together called ‘Hunger Strike’. Please react to that music video. Thanks.
This song coming out was a definitive moment in my preadolescent musical development and a lot of grunge elements from Soundgarden (and Alice in Chains) have rooted themselves firmly in my own songwriting. Also, RIP Chris Cornell... A once in a generation talent gone too soon...
I had only heard his name in relation to the very sad passing of his friend, Chester Bennington, but I can see him for myself now. Both so talented! Gone far too soon.
Chris Cornell's voice is a gift to humanity. He was also the lead singer in Audioslave (that Rage Against the Machine band you mentioned), and their song Like A Stone is one of my favorites of all time, if you feel like reacting to that at some point 😁
Soundgarden has the jams for sure. 90s rock has lots of good songs. I have listened to them a lot on the radio, on mtv, and youtube. Rediscovering songs I haven't listen to in awhile is enjoyable plus Your reactions to the song on the music journey make it a billion times better. Thanks for make the start of the weekend Happy and Joyful.
@@DianeJennings Rage Against the Machine is excellent. I'd recommend "Testify" or "Renegades of Funk" if you're able to see them with the official video (it adds a lot to the meaning they're going for) and if you can't get an official video through UA-cam a lot of people begin with "Bulls on Parade," which was their first big single that came out a year or two before Blackhole Sun.
This was one of those times where I thought I didn't know the band and song, then the music starts and I realize I do know it! Having struggled with depression and suicidal ideation, prayer has always worked for me!
@@DianeJennings Out of the 4 biggest Grunge bands, only the Front Man of Pearl Jam is still alive. And the 3 others all ended them self. Sound Garden, Nirvana, Alice In Chains.
There does seem to be an unfortunate trend in your musical journey. A lot of lead singers that died way too young. Most of the bands I listened to in high school are gone now because of that very reason.
There's a thing called the 27 year curse or the 27 Club - just an INSANE list of musicians that went out at 27 (Kurt Cobain, Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Amy Winehouse, etc etc etc etc etc). Chris Cornell just about doubled it, so....that's at least something?
Did You know? Chris Cornell(Soundgarden Singer) and Eddie Vedder(Pearl Jam Singer) were in a band Called Temple of the Dog. Try Listening to their song Temple of the Dog Hunger Strike. It's a real good song.
Nice one, I used to listen to this song a lot. "Slaves And Bulldozers" is another one I loved. This is also another one in the books you made me watch the music video of for the first time ever. Thanks for that, nothing like a little bit of edumacation! Have a great weekend, Diane. :)
Having lived in Seattle for more than 40 yrs now, I hang my head in shame that I never saw any of the big Seattle bands when they were up and comers. I only saw Soundgarden perform 3 songs before an American football game. Another Seattle biggie was Alice in Chains...I saw them play 3 songs at halftime of a football game. I was fortunate enough to see Chris do a full set about 6 months before he passed. I saw him perform with Temple of the Dog. RIP, Chris. No one sings like you anymore. ❤❤
I’ve been fighting with depression for decades, and it was so heartbreaking when I heard that Chris Cornell had died from suicide, because I was such a huge fan of his solo work and Soundgarden, too. Also, I think someone else mentioned that some people from Soundgarden, and some people from Pearl Jam, formed a band called Temple of the Dog, and then put out an album, which I think you’d like.
Another great musical reaction from Diane. Thanks Diane! I think your audience would enjoy the AudioSlave videos for "Cochise" or "Show me how to live" (my personal favorite) or "Like a Stone". I hope you get a chance to view them.
I know they ruled his death a suicide but there was so much more behind it than him just hanging himself. Its a damn shame. I truly believe he was just getting started as a solo artist and that everything before was just the tip of the iceberg. RIP Chris ❤
Speaking of Canada, check out Rush. I forgot how much I liked this song. Thanks for the music and your reaction. Can't wait to hear about your Chicago trip. Have a great weekend!
"Outshined," "spoonman," and "fell on black days." - SoundGarden Solo Chris "sun shower" off the movie soundtrack "great expectations" that starred Gwyneth Paltrow and Ethan Hawk (1998)
R.I.P Chris Cornell.. one of the greatest voices of all time . Every song on this album is equally as great as this one . One of my favorite bands I’ve seen live twice .
There was a movie that came out in 92 called "singles" that had all the Seattle bands on the soundtrack. Epic. Pearl jam, alice in chains, Soundgarden, jimi hendrix, heart, smashing pumpkins. They're from chicago, but they sound grunge.
Another grungy band out of the Seattle. Heard this song a zillion times. but I've never seen this music video before, and your reaction is just epic. Chris Cornell was a great musician, and is greatly missed. His other bands, Temple of the Dog and Audioslave were also great. Hey all you Watchers, please hit the Like button, and be sure to Subscribe--it's Free. You will love Diane's content!
Since You sent me on a music journey of Soundgarden while looking at Chris Cornell songs list. I learned that Chris Cornell sang a cover of Prince written Sinead O'Connor song Nothing Compares to U. It's on UA-cam.
The name "Soundgarden" refers to a public sculpture here in Seattle (Soundgarden's home town) at Sand Point which is made of dangling things that make a musical sound when the wind blows. Actually, "Black Hole Sun" is also a sculpture in Seattle in Volunteer Park.
There is a sculpture called Black Hole Sun at the Asian art museum and an art installation called The Sound Garden at the NOAA station that plays music with the wind in Seattle and the band is from there, so I'm guessing that is where the names come from.
The bands usually created by a company are usually pop bands. Rock bands have always been created in the Untied States organically. Usually it's two school mates that become friends and get other guys to form a band.
You should definitely check out the song Cochise by Audioslave for Cornell’s upper register vocal range and for the awesome fireworks that go off during the entire song
Soundgarden was a long-time Seattle hard rock band that became known for pioneering “Alternative/Grunge” music along with Pearl Jam and Nirvana, although most of them would consider themselves just to be hard rock bands. Their lead guitarist and drummer recently recorded an album with the bassist from Nirvana and several different singers called “3rd Secret.” Chris later formed Audioslave with the musicians from Rage Against the Machine. He also sang the song “You know My Name” for the James Bond movie “Casino Royale.”
Definitely not just a product of a corporate think-tank. Soundgarden was the first grunge band to sign a major record deal though. They would have been the face of grunge if their early stuff wasn't so incredibly heavy that it just couldn't possibly cross over into mainstream. Superunknown is still quite dark and brooding as well, but there's significantly more pop sensibility to it and songs like "Black Hole Sun" coupled with multiple issues surrounding other grunge bands at the time propelled them into the spotlight as the biggest name of the genre left standing in '94. As noted in the quote you read, Cornell wasn't particularly happy with that however and saw the superficial nature of it all for what it really was.
Watching your expressions to the bizarre video was classic. If anyone just watched you without seeing the video at the same time they would be very confused. Thanks for sharing Diane.
Now that you've heard the song, seen the video, and know a few things about the band, please go watch Norah Jones' version which was performed less than a week after Chris died on the very stage they performed their last show together as a band. It may one of the greatest tributes to a friend I have ever heard.
Happy Friday Diane! I always look forward to your music reactions. You always manage to pick some really cool music to listen and react to. This band is by no means an exception! They have a great sound about them. Thank you for sharing your insights and reactions as always. Have a great weekend and enjoy your trip to Chicago! My Dad was from there! It was one of my favorite places to visit! Hope that you have the time of your life over there, dear. All the best to you always. Have fun and stay safe over there. Godspeed. 👋😎❤️🙏🎉
Agreed, high production value in the Black Hole Sun video. I would recommend another video with a lot of video tricks, "Wild" by Royal Teeth. You have to watch it several times to catch everything that's going on in the video.
Today is Popcorn Day so Many Good Ways to make Popcorn. Butter is classic for the theatre experience. Caramel, Cheese, Chocolate on Popcorn are also good toppings.
Cornell was one of the breakout front an and singers of the area that I now live in, the PNW, Seattle was the scene he was in part born in. I still remember the night the news came across that he died(by his own hand as it was later reported). I still remember him just showing up on the local talk show The Men's Room. Not because he was promoting a new album, or an ongoing tour, or really anything else. He literally was just in the area and wanted to sit down and "talk to the guys". Guys that he got to know over the years and wanted to spend time with. That was like a month before his dose was publicised and all of Seattle went through a "Black Day" (I was there that night. Somber puts it lightly to say the least). I still remember trying to verify that he actually died, then how he died, then processing it, because it pissed he off, given I at an early age also tried to off myself and knew what that process was (for me at least) like. The article that I, in fairness, hastily wrote, is still out there explaining most of this; I just don't know if it's appropriate to post it here even if I can. Short story being, it never had to happen. He said himself, ON STAGE, "I feel sorry for the next show", and NO ONE PICKED UP ON THAT. Pretty sure at 10 I had less signs than that, and had my younger brother hadn't Runa cross me I might not be here to say as much. I apologize. Didn't mean to get into a rant. It s a good song, one I've performed quite a few times. Never actually saw the music video though, that was... interesting to say the least. Glad you enjoyed it.
This song took me back to my early teens. Cornell had such a tragic life. The old saying is true "money can't buy happiness". You can have everything, and nothing all at once.
When Diane watches the video for Black Hole Sun Her facial expressions are second to none She gives thoughtful opinion and facts that are fun Another great reaction, so I say Well Done!
Thanks Diane! This is perhaps the only song of theirs I know. Very trippy video, the stuff nightmares come from. It is sad to see so many musicians you have reacted to had ended their lives intentionally, unintentionally or somewhere in between. 😢
I learned all kinds of stuff with You today about the band that I did not know about the band. Thanks for teaching me something new about the band on the learning music journey.
he also was part of a group called temple of the dog, where he and eddie vedder of pearl jam . with part of soundgarden guys and part pearl jam guys. the song they released from that band was called, hunger strike. really good song check it out
Really enjoyed this video. Have no expectations or experience with grunge, so this was very enjoyable. I agree that the video production values were very high for the times.
You have to listen to The Day I Tried to Live! Also Limo Wreck, arguably those songs to me is the best poetry I’ve ever heard and he was a true poet in my opinion. Very sad to lose to lose him.
His death was a massive shock, I remember hearing about his suicide and just being stunned. Chester Bennington went the same way just a couple of months later, on Chris's birthday in fact. His daughter has sung a few songs including a very short cover of his song Hunger Strike and she has an amazing voice as well. People I know met him and he had a huge rock star aura about him. Nice guy, just had this aura about him. He was 6'3, good looking, worked out a lot and just had "it" factor. He is known as one of the "big 4" grunge singers - him, Kurt Cobain (Nirvana), Layne Staley (Alice in Chains) and Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam). Eddie is the only one still with us. The one off album, he and Eddie made, was in tribute to Andy Wood of Mother Love Bone (another band to check out, original Pearl Jam members were in it) who died in 1990 and called Temple Of The Dog (in honour of one of Andy's lyrics) and was brilliant. You could end up on a deep dive through the late eighties/early nineties - grunge, riot grrl, the alt rock scene of that time. I would recommend. 1) Temple of the Dog 2) Mother Love Bone 3) Hole 4) Stone Temple Pilots 5) Dinosaur Jr 5) Jane's Addiction 6) Smashing Pumpkins and could recommend at least twenty more. Definitely so many bands worth checking out.
Soundgarden and Alice in Chains were the first two Seattle bands that gained prominence at the start of the 1990s, although in 1990 they were originally advertised as "metal bands" before the "grunge" label was assigned following the success of Nirvana and Pearl Jam. Soundgarden and Alice in Chains were light years beyond those other grunge bands in terms of talent and musicianship, however. I felt that the bands that followed the example of Nirvana and Pearl Jam favored raw emotional authenticity at the expense of musical skill.
Ummm, the latter part of this comment is absolute garbage. Nirvana played a style that was FAR from less talented, but only more RAW. Think of the genius of John Lennon playing his grunge-type stuff - 30 years before it was called that. And Neil Young guitar styling in order to create tension. Some people don't really understand music and say foolish things. Kurt Cobain had a much higher musical genius than his contemporaries - just like Lennon, and Lennon influenced him the most - and Cornell as well as a thousand other legends. If you really want to learn deep musical analysis and about particular artists you might go to Rick Beato's channel and do a search on just about anything. He has also interviewed many icons/ superstars/ legends of rock to get it right.
@@mick-i3y Dude, even Jerry Cantrell said that Cobain was a terrible guitar player. He was a great poet and lyricist, but his musicianship sounded like he was dragging his guitar across broken glass.
@@44excalibur i was never a fan of pearl jam or nirvana, but i would not say they were lacking in skill.. i mean kurt even asked j mascis (also known as "the godfather of grunge") to join nirvana due to his skills on guitar and drums, luckily J said no and is still playing with the original dinosaur jr line-up + soon to release another solo album. and krist has often been seen in pictures wearing his dinosaur jr shirt which is purple with a cows head on it. pearl jam? well they had members from their previous band green river (which split up and became mudhoney and pearl jam), and it seems like mainstream aspirations were pearl jams reason to form the band in the first place since the other members of green river didnt want that mainstream sound.. both dinosaur jr and green river/mudhoney have had a bigger impact on other musicians than soundgarden and alice in chains.
If you think these Grunge bands weren't technically skilled, listen to Rick Beato's analysis of their various songs. He absolutely gushes on about their expertise, and you frequently hear his famous, "I mean, who DOES that?" about the 90's Grunge bands (and 90s bands more generally).
Your reaction to the video was great lol. Its one of my favorite videos of all time! Chris cornell is one of the best singers of all time. To see more of him, i would suggest: Outshined - Soundgarden The Day I Tried To Live - Soundgarden Like A Stone - Audioslave Show Me How To Live - Audioslave There are so many good songs, but those are a few great ones with videos. On a final footnote, Jason Everman was notoriously in both Nirvana and Soundgarden before they got huge and was kicked out of both bands. He became a member of US Special Forces and sevrved in Afghanistan and Pakistan after 9/11. Last i heard, he lives in a little cabin on an island in Puget Sound, near Seattle
They were from Seattle, Washington. The north-west coast of the U.S. So, similar weather to Ireland, but without all the history and celtic culture. Éirinn go Brách!
I saw Soundgarden perform in 1996 at Lollapalooza in Vermont. Also saw Ramones and Metallica that day. Chris did Black Hole Sun by himself, which was nice as it was constantly on the radio and MTV at that time.
Soundgarden was an amazing band; Chris Cornell was a rock singer beyond the next level. Check out Hunger Strike by Temple of the Dog where he and Eddy Vedder basically do a killer rock duet.
Together with "Black" from Pearl Jam this song is my favorite. I avoid this song when I am depressed, but when I am fine I can shed tears without killing myself. It is so beautiful.
You styled the studio up real good with the lights. I like the Pink and Turquoise blue background colors. It looks good with Your UA-cam award in red and white. Your good vibes neon is great Happy words for the universe. Also like the Irish Rainbow goes good with a pot of gold. Your are Very Talented at Stylin everything to look good.
@@michaelbirke6050 if you listen to the kids themselves, Grunge gave voice to what they were already feeling, not the other way around. They couldn't find a place in the synth heavy pop music of the 80s. Grunge is essentially a revival of 70's metal with lyrics that (while frequently insensible because of how metaphorical, poetic, or personal they are) moved away from the love songs that they couldn't relate to, towards the start of the social justice movements that are still here today.
@@Bramble451 Thank you for your thoughtful and introspective comment. I do feel sad for the nineties generation. Question is why that generation was feeling abandonment, loneliness and depression and did the recording industry genuinely care or just feed it by perpetuating it by a rare and unexpected commercial success of Nirvana’s “Nevermind”. Please don’t try to convince me that the underlying motivation was quote “social injustice and change”. Name me one thing Rage Against The Machine changed except their bank account. It was all about aesthetics. Tom Morrello storming back and forth sure looked angry. Even the most successful band to come out of the nineties, Pearl Jam, talked the talk but in the end did they change any mindsets? Eddie Vetter just became friends with Bruce Springsteen. Greed and money always rears its ugly head. Bookend the grunge era with Linken Park. One doesn’t even have to close one’s eyes to see the darkness. Tragically Curt Cobain, Chester Bennington and the singer whose band and video started this conversation Chris Cornell all took their own lives. That is not by coincidence. There is a reason that many comments on UA-cam from people lament that they never had a chance to experience the music of the sixties and early seventies. You want to know why? It’s what is sadly missing in grunge. Creativity. Nirvana set the tone and provided the blueprint which countless bands followed to the delight of the record companies. Consequently that’s what that generation was fed. That’s where my original use of the word sad comes from. No I didn’t grow up in the nineties but I did listen to alternative/grunge/metal on the radio and very rarely heard anything hopeful, encouraging or positive. I’m putting this all in context after listening to sixty years of music. I don’t disagree with your comment, I just hope you can see from my perspective. It’s even more ironic that the comment section of Diane’s video starts out with comments about suicide and prevention. Honestly, this is the first time I’ve ever seen this.I sincerely hope that she limits her first listens from this era. Talk about karma. I’m looking up at the top of my screen and she’s first listening to Alice In Chains “Down in a Hole”. Why did Layne Staley’s name come to mind? See, I’m getting caught up in it. Sorry. Will try to end this on a positive note. Stay safe and well.🎸✌️☮️😊
Please, please go through this fantastic bands catalog! They have made so many great songs! I will be heartbroken if this band is only remembered for this song. Please, also look up the late lead singer (Chris Cornell's) solo stuff. He died so suddenly and tragically amd deserves to remembered always! Especially his firstb album Euphoria Morning. I can almost guarantee you will become a fan of this band and everytine you play a song of there's and possibly his you wil wamt to listen to more. Also listen to second band Audioslave.
Towards the end, the band he had formed in the 2000s was Audioslave. I admit I don’t know that much of their stuff, but “I am the Highway” and “Show Me how to Live” are great songs to check out.
There was a park in the middle of downtown Seattle where there were chimes and an assortment of musical paraphernalia that was known as the Soundgarden.
Did You know? Soundgardens song superunknown was used as a soundtrack on the Video Game Road Rash the CD version on PC(personal computer), Sega CD, Sega Saturn, Sony Playstation, Panasonic/Goldstar 3DO, Amiga. Also a Music Video that jams on that Video Game Soundtrack Paw - Jessie. The Music videos are in the Video Game Options too.
@@DianeJennings Your Welcome, Diane! It's a really popular motorcycle racing game. I have all the game systems I have collected over the years except a amiga. You can play it on the computer, games consoles, or emulate it on phone/tablet/laptop.
Chris Cornell, one of the best vocalist and song writer of our time! RIP
Chris Cornell, the lead singer, is the guy that covered "nothing compares to you" that you really liked a few weeks ago
Did I see his version? I totally don’t remember that.
@@DianeJenningsif not, you should check it out.
I seem to remember reading that Chris Cornell wanted an apocalypse video, appropriate for the lyrics, but he really wanted a HAPPY apocalypse! So they used early 90's CG effects - which were just becoming a thing - to create the exaggerated creepy happy faces.
This song takes me back to my late teens. Was fortunate enough to see Soundgarden a couple of times back in the day. Audioslave is another band you have to hear.
It is pretty crazy how such an amazing voice belonged to such a gorgeous man
It really is!
Chris was the BEST!!!! A hell of a song writer and vocalist! He was in Temple of the Dog, Soundgarden, Audioslave and his solo work. Such a deep line of work!
RIP Chris Cornell.
Chris Cornell’s good friend was Eddie Vedder who is the singer for Pearl Jam. They sang a hit song together called ‘Hunger Strike’. Please react to that music video. Thanks.
Oh sounds cool!
they formed a supergroup called 'temple of the dog'.
@@DianeJennings the name of this group while they were together was Temple of the Dog. it was kind of a mix between Pearl Jam & Soundgarden
Temple of the Dog-fabulous album. Rougher and roudier-Mother Love Bone. Both are awesome
@@SSGreyAndi Chloe-Dancer Crown of Thorns. One of the best damn songs EVER.
Chris Cornell was also the lead singer of the band Audioslave (another band you should check out) and sang the theme song for casino royale x
Great choice Diane. This song really defined a time and place in the 90's.
This song coming out was a definitive moment in my preadolescent musical development and a lot of grunge elements from Soundgarden (and Alice in Chains) have rooted themselves firmly in my own songwriting. Also, RIP Chris Cornell... A once in a generation talent gone too soon...
I had only heard his name in relation to the very sad passing of his friend, Chester Bennington, but I can see him for myself now. Both so talented! Gone far too soon.
R.I.P Chris Cornell, one of the most talented vocalists of all time. Thank you for the reaction. 🙏
Chris Cornell's voice is a gift to humanity. He was also the lead singer in Audioslave (that Rage Against the Machine band you mentioned), and their song Like A Stone is one of my favorites of all time, if you feel like reacting to that at some point 😁
Soundgarden has the jams for sure. 90s rock has lots of good songs. I have listened to them a lot on the radio, on mtv, and youtube. Rediscovering songs I haven't listen to in awhile is enjoyable plus Your reactions to the song on the music journey make it a billion times better. Thanks for make the start of the weekend Happy and Joyful.
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@@DianeJennings Rage Against the Machine is excellent. I'd recommend "Testify" or "Renegades of Funk" if you're able to see them with the official video (it adds a lot to the meaning they're going for) and if you can't get an official video through UA-cam a lot of people begin with "Bulls on Parade," which was their first big single that came out a year or two before Blackhole Sun.
he had such a beautiful voice. RIP Chris
Soundgarden was totally organic. Great band with an interesting history and a ton of influence on better known artists from that era.
ANYTHING but a manufactured "boy band"... SMH.
This was one of those times where I thought I didn't know the band and song, then the music starts and I realize I do know it!
Having struggled with depression and suicidal ideation, prayer has always worked for me!
Whatever works for you Brian…. Sure it’s probably better than heroin from a safety perspective 😆
@@DianeJennings Out of the 4 biggest Grunge bands, only the Front Man of Pearl Jam is still alive.
And the 3 others all ended them self. Sound Garden, Nirvana, Alice In Chains.
One of the best hard rock singers of all time. R.I.P.
Cornell's other band was Audioslave, legends in their own right. "Like A Stone" is their most popular song, I highly recommend doing a reaction to it!
There does seem to be an unfortunate trend in your musical journey. A lot of lead singers that died way too young. Most of the bands I listened to in high school are gone now because of that very reason.
Right? It’s kind of crazy how many successful artists went out that way
There's a thing called the 27 year curse or the 27 Club - just an INSANE list of musicians that went out at 27 (Kurt Cobain, Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Amy Winehouse, etc etc etc etc etc).
Chris Cornell just about doubled it, so....that's at least something?
Ironically, a lot of the 80s bands I grew up with are still on tour. lol
Remember sublime?
@@Catherine.Dorian.Too bouncy. Insufficiently dark. AIC were my guys, back then.
Did You know? Chris Cornell(Soundgarden Singer) and Eddie Vedder(Pearl Jam Singer) were in a band Called Temple of the Dog. Try Listening to their song Temple of the Dog Hunger Strike. It's a real good song.
Nice one, I used to listen to this song a lot. "Slaves And Bulldozers" is another one I loved.
This is also another one in the books you made me watch the music video of for the first time ever. Thanks for that, nothing like a little bit of edumacation!
Have a great weekend, Diane. :)
I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed it😊
Having lived in Seattle for more than 40 yrs now, I hang my head in shame that I never saw any of the big Seattle bands when they were up and comers.
I only saw Soundgarden perform 3 songs before an American football game. Another Seattle biggie was Alice in Chains...I saw them play 3 songs at halftime of a football game.
I was fortunate enough to see Chris do a full set about 6 months before he passed. I saw him perform with Temple of the Dog.
RIP, Chris. No one sings like you anymore. ❤❤
I'm going to have this song stuck in my head for the rest of the day.
Eyy, you say that like it’s a bad thing! :P
I’ve been fighting with depression for decades, and it was so heartbreaking when I heard that Chris Cornell had died from suicide, because I was such a huge fan of his solo work and Soundgarden, too.
Also, I think someone else mentioned that some people from Soundgarden, and some people from Pearl Jam, formed a band called Temple of the Dog, and then put out an album, which I think you’d like.
Another great musical reaction from Diane. Thanks Diane! I think your audience would enjoy the AudioSlave videos for "Cochise" or "Show me how to live" (my personal favorite) or "Like a Stone". I hope you get a chance to view them.
Fun fact: Chris Cornell was a mentor to the lead singer of The Pretty Reckless Taylor Momsen who played Cindy Lou Who in the Grinch.
I believe they named themselves after a park in the Bellevue/Kirkland area where wind makes sounds in art(statues) in the garden.
Yup!
Not Kirkland/Bellevue. It's at Discovery Park on the west side of Magnolia Bluff, the former Ft. Lawton.
I know they ruled his death a suicide but there was so much more behind it than him just hanging himself. Its a damn shame. I truly believe he was just getting started as a solo artist and that everything before was just the tip of the iceberg. RIP Chris ❤
Speaking of Canada, check out Rush. I forgot how much I liked this song. Thanks for the music and your reaction. Can't wait to hear about your Chicago trip. Have a great weekend!
Your facial expressions during the video were hysterical. 😂
Diane has always had some of the most amazing facial expressions, and we are blessed that she shares them with us 🙇♀️
Oh, thank you! There were a good few faces I could’ve used for the Thumbnail. But my funny faces don’t get good clicks 😆
"Outshined," "spoonman," and "fell on black days." - SoundGarden
Solo Chris "sun shower" off the movie soundtrack "great expectations" that starred Gwyneth Paltrow and Ethan Hawk (1998)
R.I.P Chris Cornell.. one of the greatest voices of all time . Every song on this album is equally as great as this one . One of my favorite bands I’ve seen live twice .
There was a movie that came out in 92 called "singles" that had all the Seattle bands on the soundtrack. Epic. Pearl jam, alice in chains, Soundgarden, jimi hendrix, heart, smashing pumpkins. They're from chicago, but they sound grunge.
Kind of impossible to explain how cool this band was. Just look up the cover of this album, Superunknown. There are no words for that level of cool.
Another grungy band out of the Seattle. Heard this song a zillion times. but I've never seen this music video before, and your reaction is just epic. Chris Cornell was a great musician, and is greatly missed. His other bands, Temple of the Dog and Audioslave were also great.
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Thanks!! yes, the video is really quirky and shocking. But I actually liked it! Very creative.
Wow, quintessential 90’s alternative. I’ve heard this song at least hundreds of times as a late gen X
Since You sent me on a music journey of Soundgarden while looking at Chris Cornell songs list. I learned that Chris Cornell sang a cover of Prince written Sinead O'Connor song Nothing Compares to U. It's on UA-cam.
That's one of my favorite songs. It's a alternative rock band from the 90's!
The acoustic version of Black Hole Sun is one of the most beautiful things I have ever heard. Just The singer, Chris Cornell (RIP), on acoustic.
Audioslave songs to consider are Like A Stone, Show Me How to Live, Cochise. All are absolutely amazing as pretty much every thing Chris sang was gold
The name "Soundgarden" refers to a public sculpture here in Seattle (Soundgarden's home town) at Sand Point which is made of dangling things that make a musical sound when the wind blows. Actually, "Black Hole Sun" is also a sculpture in Seattle in Volunteer Park.
There is a sculpture called Black Hole Sun at the Asian art museum and an art installation called The Sound Garden at the NOAA station that plays music with the wind in Seattle and the band is from there, so I'm guessing that is where the names come from.
Chris Cornell was in several bands, Soundgarden, Audioslave, and Temple of the Dog, to name a few of the best known bands. He was a very talented man.
The bands usually created by a company are usually pop bands. Rock bands have always been created in the Untied States organically. Usually it's two school mates that become friends and get other guys to form a band.
You should definitely check out the song Cochise by Audioslave for Cornell’s upper register vocal range and for the awesome fireworks that go off during the entire song
Soundgarden was a long-time Seattle hard rock band that became known for pioneering “Alternative/Grunge” music along with Pearl Jam and Nirvana, although most of them would consider themselves just to be hard rock bands.
Their lead guitarist and drummer recently recorded an album with the bassist from Nirvana and several different singers called “3rd Secret.”
Chris later formed Audioslave with the musicians from Rage Against the Machine. He also sang the song “You know My Name” for the James Bond movie “Casino Royale.”
This band will melt your face off of your face if you stick with them. Greatest singer to ever live...it's not even close. RIP chris cornell
You forgot "in your opinion"
Definitely not just a product of a corporate think-tank. Soundgarden was the first grunge band to sign a major record deal though. They would have been the face of grunge if their early stuff wasn't so incredibly heavy that it just couldn't possibly cross over into mainstream. Superunknown is still quite dark and brooding as well, but there's significantly more pop sensibility to it and songs like "Black Hole Sun" coupled with multiple issues surrounding other grunge bands at the time propelled them into the spotlight as the biggest name of the genre left standing in '94. As noted in the quote you read, Cornell wasn't particularly happy with that however and saw the superficial nature of it all for what it really was.
Watching your expressions to the bizarre video was classic. If anyone just watched you without seeing the video at the same time they would be very confused. Thanks for sharing Diane.
Glad you enjoyed it! I’ve actually seen some random videos, reusing my reactions I’m putting them to other things… Which is very odd feeling
One of the best songs ever written. We miss you Chris. 🤘
soundgarden was a very dynamic group and I've enjoyed them very much, great choice to review.
Faith No More is a great band. Their second singer Mike Patton is outstanding. They're kind of alternative metal mixed in with some funk.
Noted!
Now that you've heard the song, seen the video, and know a few things about the band, please go watch Norah Jones' version which was performed less than a week after Chris died on the very stage they performed their last show together as a band. It may one of the greatest tributes to a friend I have ever heard.
My goodness this young woman is certainly quite extraordinary!!!
Watched this on MTV so much growing up lol
So happy you are coming to Chicago soon!
I’m very excited!
Happy Friday Diane! I always look forward to your music reactions. You always manage to pick some really cool music to listen and react to. This band is by no means an exception! They have a great sound about them. Thank you for sharing your insights and reactions as always. Have a great weekend and enjoy your trip to Chicago! My Dad was from there! It was one of my favorite places to visit! Hope that you have the time of your life over there, dear. All the best to you always. Have fun and stay safe over there. Godspeed. 👋😎❤️🙏🎉
Thank you I’m looking forward to it
Agreed, high production value in the Black Hole Sun video. I would recommend another video with a lot of video tricks, "Wild" by Royal Teeth. You have to watch it several times to catch everything that's going on in the video.
Today is Popcorn Day so Many Good Ways to make Popcorn. Butter is classic for the theatre experience. Caramel, Cheese, Chocolate on Popcorn are also good toppings.
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@@DianeJennings 🍿Theatre butter is a all time fav that sells the most.
Cornell was one of the breakout front an and singers of the area that I now live in, the PNW, Seattle was the scene he was in part born in. I still remember the night the news came across that he died(by his own hand as it was later reported). I still remember him just showing up on the local talk show The Men's Room. Not because he was promoting a new album, or an ongoing tour, or really anything else. He literally was just in the area and wanted to sit down and "talk to the guys". Guys that he got to know over the years and wanted to spend time with. That was like a month before his dose was publicised and all of Seattle went through a "Black Day" (I was there that night. Somber puts it lightly to say the least). I still remember trying to verify that he actually died, then how he died, then processing it, because it pissed he off, given I at an early age also tried to off myself and knew what that process was (for me at least) like. The article that I, in fairness, hastily wrote, is still out there explaining most of this; I just don't know if it's appropriate to post it here even if I can. Short story being, it never had to happen. He said himself, ON STAGE, "I feel sorry for the next show", and NO ONE PICKED UP ON THAT. Pretty sure at 10 I had less signs than that, and had my younger brother hadn't Runa cross me I might not be here to say as much.
I apologize. Didn't mean to get into a rant. It s a good song, one I've performed quite a few times. Never actually saw the music video though, that was... interesting to say the least. Glad you enjoyed it.
This song took me back to my early teens. Cornell had such a tragic life. The old saying is true "money can't buy happiness". You can have everything, and nothing all at once.
I totally agree! People who think otherwise are so naïve. Wish for happiness, never money.
When Diane watches the video for Black Hole Sun
Her facial expressions are second to none
She gives thoughtful opinion and facts that are fun
Another great reaction, so I say Well Done!
Happy Friday!! I really love this video.Happy a great weekend.
Thank you! You too!
Chris is the GOAT
Thanks Diane! This is perhaps the only song of theirs I know. Very trippy video, the stuff nightmares come from. It is sad to see so many musicians you have reacted to had ended their lives intentionally, unintentionally or somewhere in between. 😢
It feels like more than a coincidence? Like, tragedy and talent go, hand-in-hand, or some thing… So many of them.
Soundgarden is one of the best bands ever! RIP Chris
Chris Cornell on lead vocals Kym Thayle on lead guitar Matt Cameron on drums and as you see they had a couple bassists.
Thanks for reacting to it Diane!
No problem 😊
31 years later and i still have this song in my radio, truly a great song!❤
I learned all kinds of stuff with You today about the band that I did not know about the band. Thanks for teaching me something new about the band on the learning music journey.
Song takes me back to my middle school years. I love it.
he also was part of a group called temple of the dog, where he and eddie vedder of pearl jam . with part of soundgarden guys and part pearl jam guys. the song they released from that band was called, hunger strike. really good song check it out
Soundgarten was a Seattle-based band (my hometown) and the name came from a Seattle park with wind charms, etc. Hence, a sound garden.
Really enjoyed this video. Have no expectations or experience with grunge, so this was very enjoyable. I agree that the video production values were very high for the times.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Diane should absolutely check out the butthole surfers at some point. They have some great songs well worth listening to 😀
Haha every time I read that name I think it’s a joke
@@DianeJennings look them up and check them out. 🥳
You have to listen to The Day I Tried to Live! Also Limo Wreck, arguably those songs to me is the best poetry I’ve ever heard and he was a true poet in my opinion. Very sad to lose to lose him.
His death was a massive shock, I remember hearing about his suicide and just being stunned. Chester Bennington went the same way just a couple of months later, on Chris's birthday in fact.
His daughter has sung a few songs including a very short cover of his song Hunger Strike and she has an amazing voice as well.
People I know met him and he had a huge rock star aura about him. Nice guy, just had this aura about him. He was 6'3, good looking, worked out a lot and just had "it" factor.
He is known as one of the "big 4" grunge singers - him, Kurt Cobain (Nirvana), Layne Staley (Alice in Chains) and Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam). Eddie is the only one still with us.
The one off album, he and Eddie made, was in tribute to Andy Wood of Mother Love Bone (another band to check out, original Pearl Jam members were in it) who died in 1990 and called Temple Of The Dog (in honour of one of Andy's lyrics) and was brilliant.
You could end up on a deep dive through the late eighties/early nineties - grunge, riot grrl, the alt rock scene of that time. I would recommend.
1) Temple of the Dog
2) Mother Love Bone
3) Hole
4) Stone Temple Pilots
5) Dinosaur Jr
5) Jane's Addiction
6) Smashing Pumpkins
and could recommend at least twenty more. Definitely so many bands worth checking out.
Soundgarden and Alice in Chains were the first two Seattle bands that gained prominence at the start of the 1990s, although in 1990 they were originally advertised as "metal bands" before the "grunge" label was assigned following the success of Nirvana and Pearl Jam. Soundgarden and Alice in Chains were light years beyond those other grunge bands in terms of talent and musicianship, however. I felt that the bands that followed the example of Nirvana and Pearl Jam favored raw emotional authenticity at the expense of musical skill.
Ummm, the latter part of this comment is absolute garbage. Nirvana played a style that was FAR from less talented, but only more RAW. Think of the genius of John Lennon playing his grunge-type stuff - 30 years before it was called that. And Neil Young guitar styling in order to create tension. Some people don't really understand music and say foolish things. Kurt Cobain had a much higher musical genius than his contemporaries - just like Lennon, and Lennon influenced him the most - and Cornell as well as a thousand other legends. If you really want to learn deep musical analysis and about particular artists you might go to Rick Beato's channel and do a search on just about anything. He has also interviewed many icons/ superstars/ legends of rock to get it right.
@@mick-i3y Dude, even Jerry Cantrell said that Cobain was a terrible guitar player. He was a great poet and lyricist, but his musicianship sounded like he was dragging his guitar across broken glass.
@@44excalibur i was never a fan of pearl jam or nirvana, but i would not say they were lacking in skill.. i mean kurt even asked j mascis (also known as "the godfather of grunge") to join nirvana due to his skills on guitar and drums, luckily J said no and is still playing with the original dinosaur jr line-up + soon to release another solo album.
and krist has often been seen in pictures wearing his dinosaur jr shirt which is purple with a cows head on it.
pearl jam? well they had members from their previous band green river (which split up and became mudhoney and pearl jam), and it seems like mainstream aspirations were pearl jams reason to form the band in the first place since the other members of green river didnt want that mainstream sound.. both dinosaur jr and green river/mudhoney have had a bigger impact on other musicians than soundgarden and alice in chains.
If you think these Grunge bands weren't technically skilled, listen to Rick Beato's analysis of their various songs. He absolutely gushes on about their expertise, and you frequently hear his famous, "I mean, who DOES that?" about the 90's Grunge bands (and 90s bands more generally).
@@Bramble451 Some of them were, like Soundgarden and Alice in Chains, but Nirvana and Pearl Jam were amateurish.
Your reaction to the video was great lol. Its one of my favorite videos of all time!
Chris cornell is one of the best singers of all time. To see more of him, i would suggest:
Outshined - Soundgarden
The Day I Tried To Live - Soundgarden
Like A Stone - Audioslave
Show Me How To Live - Audioslave
There are so many good songs, but those are a few great ones with videos.
On a final footnote, Jason Everman was notoriously in both Nirvana and Soundgarden before they got huge and was kicked out of both bands. He became a member of US Special Forces and sevrved in Afghanistan and Pakistan after 9/11. Last i heard, he lives in a little cabin on an island in Puget Sound, near Seattle
Saw Chewie pop up in the video for a few seconds. Give Him some treats, teddy's, cuddles, walks, and good naps to make his weekend joyful.
I agree with you with the philosophy on when life gets very difficult; its a good outlook.
You agree that people should do heroin and rack up a ton of debt if they’re depressed? Heh. Stupidest thing I’ve heard in a long time.
They were from Seattle, Washington. The north-west coast of the U.S. So, similar weather to Ireland, but without all the history and celtic culture. Éirinn go Brách!
I saw Soundgarden perform in 1996 at Lollapalooza in Vermont. Also saw Ramones and Metallica that day.
Chris did Black Hole Sun by himself, which was nice as it was constantly on the radio and MTV at that time.
Soundgarden was an amazing band; Chris Cornell was a rock singer beyond the next level. Check out Hunger Strike by Temple of the Dog where he and Eddy Vedder basically do a killer rock duet.
Together with "Black" from Pearl Jam this song is my favorite. I avoid this song when I am depressed, but when I am fine I can shed tears without killing myself. It is so beautiful.
You styled the studio up real good with the lights. I like the Pink and Turquoise blue background colors. It looks good with Your UA-cam award in red and white. Your good vibes neon is great Happy words for the universe. Also like the Irish Rainbow goes good with a pot of gold. Your are Very Talented at Stylin everything to look good.
She should do "Searching with my good eye closed" next.
Chicago is my city!! I live in Nashville now but grew up in Chicago and hope you have an amazing time!!!
So cool! Thank you. I’m so excited as it’s one I’ve seen a lot on TV shows and movies.
well I hope you have a good weekend, not a big music person but I like hanging out with you and Chewie
Aww thank you
Chris Cornell is hands down the most gorgeous man I’ve ever seen in my life. And that voice! ❤
6:24 Diane’s expression here🤣 I forgot how grim this song was
The whole grunge era of the nineties was one grim song after another. And millions of kids bought into it. So sad.
@@michaelbirke6050 if you listen to the kids themselves, Grunge gave voice to what they were already feeling, not the other way around. They couldn't find a place in the synth heavy pop music of the 80s. Grunge is essentially a revival of 70's metal with lyrics that (while frequently insensible because of how metaphorical, poetic, or personal they are) moved away from the love songs that they couldn't relate to, towards the start of the social justice movements that are still here today.
@@Bramble451 Thank you for your thoughtful and introspective comment. I do feel sad for the nineties generation. Question is why that generation was feeling abandonment, loneliness and depression and did the recording industry genuinely care or just feed it by perpetuating it by a rare and unexpected commercial success of Nirvana’s “Nevermind”. Please don’t try to convince me that the underlying motivation was quote “social injustice and change”. Name me one thing Rage Against The Machine changed except their bank account. It was all about aesthetics. Tom Morrello storming back and forth sure looked angry. Even the most successful band to come out of the nineties, Pearl Jam, talked the talk but in the end did they change any mindsets? Eddie Vetter just became friends with Bruce Springsteen. Greed and money always rears its ugly head. Bookend the grunge era with Linken Park. One doesn’t even have to close one’s eyes to see the darkness. Tragically Curt Cobain, Chester Bennington and the singer whose band and video started this conversation Chris Cornell all took their own lives. That is not by coincidence. There is a reason that many comments on UA-cam from people lament that they never had a chance to experience the music of the sixties and early seventies. You want to know why? It’s what is sadly missing in grunge. Creativity. Nirvana set the tone and provided the blueprint which countless bands followed to the delight of the record companies. Consequently that’s what that generation was fed. That’s where my original use of the word sad comes from. No I didn’t grow up in the nineties but I did listen to alternative/grunge/metal on the radio and very rarely heard anything hopeful, encouraging or positive. I’m putting this all in context after listening to sixty years of music. I don’t disagree with your comment, I just hope you can see from my perspective. It’s even more ironic that the comment section of Diane’s video starts out with comments about suicide and prevention. Honestly, this is the first time I’ve ever seen this.I sincerely hope that she limits her first listens from this era. Talk about karma. I’m looking up at the top of my screen and she’s first listening to Alice In Chains “Down in a Hole”. Why did Layne Staley’s name come to mind? See, I’m getting caught up in it. Sorry. Will try to end this on a positive note. Stay safe and well.🎸✌️☮️😊
Please, please go through this fantastic bands catalog! They have made so many great songs! I will be heartbroken if this band is only remembered for this song. Please, also look up the late lead singer (Chris Cornell's) solo stuff. He died so suddenly and tragically amd deserves to remembered always! Especially his firstb album Euphoria Morning. I can almost guarantee you will become a fan of this band and everytine you play a song of there's and possibly his you wil wamt to listen to more. Also listen to second band Audioslave.
Towards the end, the band he had formed in the 2000s was Audioslave. I admit I don’t know that much of their stuff, but “I am the Highway” and “Show Me how to Live” are great songs to check out.
Try also listening to Soundgardens songs Rusty Cage, Outshined, Spoonman. The music videos are good and a trip too.
There was a park in the middle of downtown Seattle where there were chimes and an assortment of musical paraphernalia that was known as the Soundgarden.
Did You know? Soundgardens song superunknown was used as a soundtrack on the Video Game Road Rash the CD version on PC(personal computer), Sega CD, Sega Saturn, Sony Playstation, Panasonic/Goldstar 3DO, Amiga. Also a Music Video that jams on that Video Game Soundtrack Paw - Jessie. The Music videos are in the Video Game Options too.
I did not know that! Great information, Rickey
@@DianeJennings Your Welcome, Diane! It's a really popular motorcycle racing game. I have all the game systems I have collected over the years except a amiga. You can play it on the computer, games consoles, or emulate it on phone/tablet/laptop.
I miss Chris’ singing. He is the true voice of my generation, GenX
Chris Cornell was a great talent
I remember recording this video off of MTV back then. Got to love that 90's era CGI.