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I love watching people loving Chris Cornell.
Thanks for playing that song. I do believe you dont have the right words to articulate that prrformance.
I m from Indonesia and i m his big Fans...i was in his Euphoria mourning concert in Berlin in 1999,when i was a stiden there..i was standing right in front of him...and at the end i called his name and he came to me and we shook hand😢😢 what a great moment of my life...RIP Chris❤
@@abbymba9141Wow! You lucky person! I would have to have seen Chris live. What a special memory
Same! It's always a refreshing moment!
"I only Love you when I'm down."
"I'm down all the time."
Greatest rock ballad ever written.
It’s jazz
Chris Cornell's sad songs always made me feel better when I was depressed. My thought was that if he could make such beauty from his sadness, maybe there was still hope for good in my own. Thank you for choosing this song. I love it, and everything from the Euphoria Morning album.
Chris has defended "depressing' and 'angry' music a few times against naysayers in interviews who believed that it made people feel the same way.
He would always respond that it's important to write that kind music, so people who are struggling with those negative feelings know that there is someone else out there going through the same struggle, and that they aren't alone.
@@alext2566 So true💜!
@Mario Castillo A really dark creepy song is "Nowhere but You". It's more sinister than usual, kinda sounds Tom Waits inspired.
Top 3 albums he was ever a part of. Maybe top 2 next to Superunknown. It's brilliant and the extent to which it's underrated is a war crime.
Agreed. For me it felt like not being alone. Like I’m not the only one. Like someone understood how I felt. RIP and thanks CC
Makes me cry all the time. Miss you, Chris!
ALL THE TIME! Yes indeed
💯😢
Chris was my cousin. Thank you for these responses. It keeps use going and his spirit alive
Me too...
Hearing how healthy and strong his voice is here, and the control man wtf. How could he possibly recover from how burned out his voice was in 2003-2005 era, and get back to this level. Incredible
I can't get over it either. Reminds me of Ali when he was "too old" and should've got crushed by George Foreman, but somehow, the souls of special people find a way to take the wheel and drive it home.
Anybody who hasn't listened to the entirety of Euphoria Morning is doing themselves a disservice, it's such a beautiful album, and it gives you a look into Cornell that you just don't get with his other work. An absolute masterpiece from top to bottom. Disappearing One can move me to tears every single time I hear it.
Number one zero .
@@dragonclaws9367that's a particularly underrated tune on Out of Exile.
Not gonna lie, that was the first time I've been able to listen to Chris since his passing - more than any other artist, his passing left me feeling so lost, and I knew listening to him too soon would just hurt too much.
I feel what you’re saying. It took me a couple years too. And some of it is really far more poignant than it even was initially in terms of lyrics. I never kidded myself that Chris was over his depression I just didn’t expect that kind of end for him. And his death occurred after my dad’s and before my mom’s so it was a tough few years there and it’s like I lost a friend to comfort me.
@@TomMcMahonMUSIC I hope you have found comfort.
@@revelgirl1742 thank you for your kind words. And somewhat yeah, I have. Thanks.
"and in your happiness, I'm always drowning in my grief" So many favorite lyrical moments (for me) that Chris wrote, but that is one of them. the guy wasn't just a gifted songwriter; he was a poetic genius.
Hey Beth, there ain't nothin wrong with crying when you listen to Chris. Ever since he died I tear up and, sometimes ball my eyes out, anytime I hear him sing anything.
Beautiful gift R.I.P. Chris
One love
I'd go further and say I have a hard time trusting somebody that listens to this song and doesn't get at least a little choked up. It's the emotional equivalent of a car crash. This is the song that made me bawl like a toddler the day he passed away.
Never clicked a video so fast. I was just looking at some Cornell reactions yesterday and wished more would react to this performance. So many gems by Chris that go ignored.
100% most of his work is completely
Overlooked even by fans. He was a fantastic singer as we all know, but was an absolute songwriting machine! Easily top 10 songwriter all time. Period!
Even when he made it big he never stopped writing real, true to the heart music like so many others do. It wasn't in him to sit back and pump out mediocre half hearted albums. That's because he was the REAL DEAL!
Euphoria Morning is a hidden gem of a record. Chris sings wonderfully on it and the songs are a great departure from Soundgarden and even his later stuff considering the collaboration with Alain Johannes and Natasha Schneider.
Isn’t that Jeff Buckley’s phone next to Chris?
Yeah...
Yep- gifted by Jeff’s mother.
Yup, he always avoided the question when asked until recently. I never realized Chris was one of Jeff's heroes who eventually became his close friend. Two of the most versatile singers on the planet could easily relate I suppose
While getting professional knowledge and insight about how vocals are sung is great, seeing Beth completely wrapped up in the emotion of a vocal performance is quite lovely.
I'm so glad you're FINALLY reacting to a Chris Cornell video that does him justice, lol!
Although a devout worshipper at the altar of Chris Cornell, I can admit his performances could be a bit unpredictable live, depending on his vocal health and on how "altered" his mental state was, but when he was ON like in this video, he was godlike.
RIP legend
So much this. I love the man, but his live stuff can be really hit or miss.
Nice live performance of Black Saturday by Chris and Ben:
ua-cam.com/video/ifF6VEAUXiM/v-deo.html
I saw him in Montreal at the Olympia or Saint-Denis Theater, I think it was in 2009. Solo performance with bits of "unplugged" versions of SoundGarden songs. I was just blown away. He was on a "sharp" state of mind and shredded for 2 hours and a half. One of the best live shows of my 56 years old life.
He had way more "on" performances then off... especially in the last 6-7 years of his life
I never really saw a bad performance - until the last one. He lived so much for music. He was music. I think if anything he just pushed it too hard to be all things for all people. To reform and tour with Soundgarden, to be working on touring Higher Truth and working on the next project, and soundtrack projects, and charity work - As someone who suffers from depression - and of course without anywhere near those demands, it is heartwrenching that he forgot to take the time to help himself. And he was a loving father ahd husband and spent a lot of time away during the last few years. Depression creeps up on those of us who are vulnerable to it. And it truly does take over.
I always say, when you start your day listening to Dead People, you know this is gonna be a Great Day. Specially if is delivered by a red haired Scottish mermaid.
Oh you flirt!
*especially
@@alext2566 being honest... Had to try.
@@RedLP5000S Both are accepted, but thank you.
@@whiteeulogianraven7995 I respect it
Chris is one of those singers - that can bring me to tears. He was so good, and I miss this guy. You're amazing, Cornell.
He wrote this so so many years before his life ended. I always think of how many years he had these thoughts even back earlier than this. Living with that sadness for so long much have been so exhausting. Now he’s resting out there in the universe somewhere and maybe that pain has been healed. That’s what we can hope for.
For me, this is the greatest love song of all time. Guaranteed tears from this fella
I'm surprised this song doesn't get more attention, (and the album for that matter, the highlight of his career for me), delighted to see you comment on it here.
I think it has to do with marketing and circumstance. Euphoria Mourning was difficult to pin down as a genre, it's a bit slow and cerebral for most rock stations, and pop only cared about boy bands and underaged underclothes girls.
I also think the singles were poorly picked, they played it too safe with poppier songs that didn't showcase Chris' vocals well. 'Pillow of Your Bones' was hard enough for rock and it has an immediate hook with the opening riff.
I think, if he released Higher Truth as a country record he'd have killed it! and pump some real music into the trash heap in the process.
A lot of people saying this song is the best... but if you actually listen to the album version (euphoria Morning) you would never wanna listen to anything else in a week. Piano performed by Natasha Shnaider who also passed.
This is my favorite song by a male singer. The love, the pain, the loss. Beautiful.
This whole album brings back so many memories. Over the past 20+ years, Chris Cornell's voice has been the soundtrack to so many important moments of my life. I even got to see him live once. But Euphoria Morning was something else. That album was a vision of someone sitting in a tree by a lake and contemplating their whole life. Damn
💜💜💜
I hear you.
That album is in my all time top 5.
When I listen to Follow My Way.. my god I feel like I'm torn apart
@@ogulcanyolcu8714 This is song is so special to me....only those who can relate can understand.
WOW Beth!
Last week Ronnie James Dio...today R.I.P. Chris Cornell!
His own acoustic covers of billie Jean and Imagine are epic! 😎
Two of the biggest, most powerful voices to ever grace a mic. If they ever shared a stage, I do believe that would have cracked open a wormhole to Nth dimension!
@@alext2566
Hey! What is a "Nth dimension"?
@@patmctallica3522 One doesn't know for sure. It remains a mystery, much like what one would find deep in the rabbit hole, or in the abyss if one stares too long. Or living in the Superunkown (Get it?). An esoteric concept.
I just think it sounds cool tbh.
@@alext2566 😊
O melhor de todos os tempos.
Nunca havera um igual ou semelhante.
Lindo react.
Espero que todos vejam o que e rock.
Rock e chris cornell.
Descanse em paz.para sempre nus nossos coraçoes.
Despite him being so masculine, when he sings in his most bluesy fashion it reminds me more of a female blues/jazz singer than a male one. It's just one part of the uniqueness that is Chris. Am I totally off the mark here or do others get/hear what I'm talking about?
I hear that
Chris could sing any style, and make it his own.
Nope, you're right on the money. And it's why women do the best covers of his songs. See: Taylor Momsen doing Loud Love, or Miley Cyrus doing Say Hello to Heaven
He said in an interview before that his favorite singers are soul singers. Never mentioned any names though. I really wish I knew what inspired him. Personally I can hear James Brown and Aretha Franklin. They are the only powerhouse soul singers that I have any knowledge of
@@jametowneHe had an INSANE range. Even Miley Cyrus was unable to hit those Godzilla nuclear powered E5s and beyond.
No beef against Miley.
I really enjoyed her performance. Soulful and fearless.
Most covers for his crazy high stuff are done by women, with good reason. There are a few brave men out the who make the attempt. Often keys are lowered. Sometimes whole octaves. Lots of falsetto, weak underdeveloped head voices.
Some lighter voiced males can hit them, but they sound boyish and thin
I'm glad you finally found this live version, it's amazing.
My very favourite rendition of this song. Chris sounds amazing here. This song brings to my eyes. How I wish he was still here to treat us to his amazing voice. Rest in Power Chris
Hearing Chris during these performances, I wish I could pause and just keep him a while longer. He was such an immense talent and genuine person.
Really need to check him out doing a cover of Stay With Me Baby. Epic vocals! So soulful.
One of my absolute favorites!
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I was waiting to see that priceless reaction of my favorite live performans of all time! Thank you for doing this! RIP Chri Cornell The most touching and beautiful voice and soul for me!
This was during Chris's sober years. The crispness and control is because he was there in mind and body. I've been an avid fan fan for decades and it breaks my heart to have lived through his digression and depression. This man delt with a lot of demons in his short life! Love ya CC!
I literally wept at the end of this song while sitting in my backyard watching my daughter play with sparklers and my girlfriend texting me. It so puts life in perspective and I’m glad to have had Chris’ music always have been a big part of it...
This concert was one of the best vocal performances of his career. His cover of Ticket To Ride from here is legendary.
This song is beautiful. So sad that he's gone, but it's so fortunate that he shared his gift with us for so many years.
His voice has always made me melt
Yeah he could transform from a gentle lonely midnight breeze into a screaming hurricane in an instant!
Insane talent
I totally agree! I always put him back on my stereo when I'm down. RIP FOREVER ( with the perfect voice)!
You are so smart Beth, love your Chanel. You are one of the most genuin things on internet. Never stop being you ❤️ Love from Sweden 🇸🇪
Thank you Annhelen!
chris cornell"s voice was always a blessing!!
Rest in power Chris Cornell, you will be missed forever, but at least we have your music to bring us joy
It's very hard to hear an artist speak/sing about their depression, when you know that the depression won in the end. The hindsight is heartbreaking.
Layne from AIC singing "Nutshell" live is very similar.
RIP Chris, I feel blessed that I got to see you at your next to last show.♥️
I know exactly what you mean. Seeing Layne in the unplugged concert singing the line “I’d feel better dead” is absolutely haunting and tough to see.
When Layne Staley died I was so hurt and devastated, I didn't think anyone else could hit me so hard as Layne, then I heard Chris Cornell had taken his own life. I just fell to pieces, all I could say was I don't believe it, somebody made a mistake. Then I got the news Chester Bennington took his life, and on Chris's Birthday. I had, had enough my broken heart just couldn't take much more.It's strange how someone you never met never knew could have such an effect on you. It took me a long time before I could listen to any of their music. Even though I can now listen to Chris, Layne and Chester, I still cry every time......Chris, Layne & Chester have all said Hello to Heaven may they RIP........
I'm not one to get emotional about "celebrity" passings but Chris Cornell really hit me hard. I legit cried on and off for three days. I didn't know tbe guy. One of the best voices and souls in music history for sure.
I hear ya! Hey, I still cry to this day.
Listen to the Songbook album and A Higher Truth album. The whole thing is like this. His voice only got better. As far as losing anything as you said, I didn't hear it. And I've been a fan since the beginning. RIP old friend, we miss you but we still have your voice.
Thanks, Beth. Great reaction video. Nice to hear a professional confirm what this fan has often heard in Cornell, a bluesy, white soul baritone. His cover of the 60s evergreen “Stay with Me Baby” ua-cam.com/video/pVTNT_g27G4/v-deo.html recorded for the HBO series Vinyl is another prime example.
Friend and musician Mike McCready called Chris “an Irish boy with the blues.” I loved his youthful energy and the fearless high notes, but it’s older Chris with that gritty baritone that is so moving. RIP, dark prince.
Chris was amazing! .... he really sing always with he's soul! We miss him!
This is one of those cornell performances that show cases his craftsmanship to the fullest. Definitely a showcase of his most dynamic vocal performance. After his passing, I found most cover tributes did not wow me. You should look at Mike Love, Reggae artist, covering Seasons by chris cornell. Another rare one.
Amazing performance, but believe it or not there's are a few on par or even better! 'Mission' at the House of Blues LA 2000, and 'Black Hole Sun' at Live Earth 2007 are a couple. More if interested.
Hi Beth. If you haven't already seen it, you must check out 'As hope and promise fade' Chris Cornell Walmart sound check. Absolutely amazing and so moving 🙏
I just love that there are still people in this world that have such a visceral physical reaction to music that truly moves them. Thank you for being brave enough to be yourself.
This is such a great reaction video to such a great song even the vocal expert can't really explain the tears we shared. Thanks Beth love it.
CC lives on
Euphoria Morning is one of the best and worst albums to listen to when you're having a hard time. An overlooked gem by the general listeners at the time. Even Soundgarden fans largely ignored it.
Btw I hope I never have to listen to it on repeat compulsively. Just once in a while.
I've touched his sweaty head, 1994 i think it was, rock city Nottingham. Still about the best gig I've been to. The guy in front of me swapped his Seattle Seahawks shirt with him. Happy days.
I'm so happy to see this. I always had a thing for this album. It's an absolute masterpiece. This performance cuts like a knife, and I try to share it with anyone I can. He was an incredible vocalist, and past his prime here. It makes it even more impressive. Edit: I've had some of the most fun on guitar learning this record. A beautiful mix of blues, jazz, prog, and classic rock. I learned chords I didn't know, and I've been playing for over 20 years.
i think Chris cornell is the king of distortion, well done i mean
there will NEVER be another one not like him ive never heard a voice like his, EVER, I wish you will listen to Him in his younger years i really hope you do, he smoked heavily and had a problem with drinking and thats another reason to be at awe of what he can do even though smoking and drinking destroys your vocal cords but he had such good ones that he still sounded good in his later years
but try and listen to entire Temple of the Dog album and entire Euphoria morning" album
and if you really want to see what His voice did try and listen to entire soundgarden Badmotorfinger" album entire ultramega ok" album
and entire first album "screaming life" and "Fopp"albums
and it will blow your mind forever
A great reaction video to a great performance by my all favourite singer. I have to agree its one of the best performances to hear his voice. 2 other songs I would recommend by CC are The Last Remaining Light and Seasons.
One of the all time greats for sure, that Chris Cornell. As always with these recordings of the musicians, singers and actors who've passed on, I'm reminded how thankful I am to live in an era where we have the technology to preserve these performances. I can't even imagine how many talented performers we'll never know, as they have simply been lost to history.
I keep coming back to this performance. It’s just hauntingly beautiful. Your reaction is spot on. Keep up the great work!
Chris Cornell-as hope and promise fade or cleaning my gun from the Walmart soundcheck
There was a moment when you felt what we all did...we lost so much
Can you please reaction to Thank You Scientist FXMLDR live from Sun Studio I think the video is called
Euphoria Mourning is his best solo work. A MASTERPIECE. Seriously. Each song is perfect.
Yes! Chris 💗That is my favorite performance of his. Been recommending it to all the reactors. So great to watch your reaction. Here are my other favorites since we seem to like the same stuff from him you might like these too:
Fell on Black Days live @ SiriusXM
Seasons Studio Jam version
Billie Jean (MJ cover) live at MSN
Thanks for sharing this incredible performance. Chris was one of the best singers of all time. Such a sad, sad song.
I’ve been dying for you to do this song/version! 🖤🖤
It's so beautiful!
This is my favorite of all of Cornell's songs, and I'm fortunate to have seen him do it live twice. It still makes me emotional. I miss him so much.
amazing how he sang it was the best voice of the 90s very good video greetings from argentina
Thanks for listening
ARGENTINA. ARGENTINA!
Greetings from Vienna Austria!
Been there in 2003,most beautiful girls in the world and such a joy of people!
....I was crying like a child when the Albiceleste lost the final in Rio 2014.
Chris Cornell has an absolutely MASSIVE catalogue of work (including TOTD, Soundgarden, and Audioslave) you could probably react to just his videos for a year lol.
A lot of it goes unheard even by fans. If you enjoyed this performance of 'When I'm Down' check out the album it's off of 'Euphoria Mourning'. 'Higher Truth' is great as well, a bit more folky.
A deep dive into his works include a personal favorite 'Ferry Boat #3' a recently released on the 'Singles Soundtrack (25th Anniversary Edition)'. Album also includes the haunting 'Nowhere but You'.
'Temple of the Dog' is a must listen monster of an album. Chris' vocals in particular are absolutely insane!
There's so much more to explore. Spend a little time and effort searching for gold and you'll find a nugget, or two.
Happy hunting!
Not to mention he's reaching those high notes SITTING DOWN
Sadly, it is the most creative and life-loving individuals that succumb to the world's sadness. I was devastated when Chris decided to leave us. May you be in that place of ultimate joy and love, sir.
Beth, why don't you react to zp Theart in dragonforce ??
Chris did not lose control of his voice as he reached 2017. You are incorrect. He has always been hit or miss in live shows. The older he got the more wear was on that voice. Touring with SG like touring with AS 14 years earlier put a huge toll on that voice. The SG songs were written and sung by a twenty to low thirty something . I think the mistake he made was using his voice too much and trying to compete with that younger self. His last show in detroit, he was on something. I am unsure if he took it or was drugged but it was obvious.
I couldn't agree more. I was at his second to last show in Kansas City and he sounded absolutely phenomenal.
Such a great singer, such a tragic loss.
Well put, Mark. RIP Chris.
Nice reaction, Beth! I’m laughing a bit at 7:14, how you pivoted from a melancholic “beautiful soul” to your trademark peppy “thanks for watchiiiiing!” 🤘🏽
Thankyou Beth. My favourite song. So many people react on the wrong songs. Thankyou for finally doing one of the greatest songs. I know every artist is unique, but Chris was at another level. Soundgarden, temple of the dog, Audioslave, solo. How many other contemporary artists of his time did any this. keidis, Layne , Kurt, Scott weiland, Billie corgan, hetfield, Billie Joe, vedder. No one even comes close. So please guys don't even bother making a comparison because no one is even slightly close.
Actually now that I think if it I can name one and if you don't know him look him up. Daniel Johns. His solo work and Silverchair. Yeh, he is worthy of placing alongside Chris. A musical genius in a different way.
After watching this video, I can see that Beth and I listen to Chris Cornell the same way.
Puddles does an incredible cover of this song.
Wow. This might be one of the best singing performances I have ever seen
Thank you Beth. Not that long ago I finally got sober after battling opiate addiction for longer than I'd care to admit. Chris' music and NA has helped me cope with new battles like depression and anxiety and OCD. I'm not using, but just because I'm not doesn't mean that everything is rainbows and sunsets. But my worst day sober is a thousand times better than my best day when I was using. I don't really know why I said all of this, maybe someone out there needed to hear it. We love and miss you Chris. See you on the other side my friend
I get emotional every time I hear him sing😢
Chris Cornell was amazing and his first solo album, Euphoria Morning, was one of the best out there - especially as many songs were inspired by Jeff Buckley and his grief (just like Temple of the Dog was inspired by Andy Wood).
This really hit me too. I'd never heard this version before, and it's such a beautiful gut punch!
It’s been 5 years and watching this still made me 😢 thank you for sharing your emotions
😥 his voice is so moving but knowing what is known about his life just leaves me in tears. I love his music so much. Thank you for the review.
I don t really know why after audioslave era, when he regained his vocal range , sometimes Chris voice sounded so healthy and more clean and others a little struggle and to much raspy... but in similar or same ages. Im no sure if he wanted to sing like that or his voice was more tired or he was more on drugs and drunk. Anyway he sounded fuck*ng amazing
Because in this youth he put this vocal cords to the test with all the high notes and screaming he did. No singers survive that. Its a testament to how truly strong his voice was to have still sounded great as he got older. Many young rock stars fall to the side because they damage their vocal cords . Chris was one of a kind
If you haven't listened to all of Euphoria Mourning, you should.
Definitely my favorite solo album of his by far. Some of his best work period.
I was lucky enough to see him on the higher truths acoustic tour I is and always will be one on the best concerts I've ever been to his voice just echoed all around the venue.
You had the same reaction I still do listening to this song. I'm 6'3", 275lbs, and I will cry with no shame every time.
God bless Chris and Chester. 💔
..and Ronnie James Dio, Lemmy and unfortunatly today Sir Bob!
The studio jam of seasons recorded and filmed much later in his career is amazing! It's done with a room full of studio musicians, including percussions which gives a heavier vibe.
That piano performance tho... I mean, what to you do?
Such a tragic loss to the music community.
I’m 47 and I won’t lie, I cried through your reaction and the whole clip.
Great job Beth.
This song makes me cry every single time I hear it. Every. Single Time.
My favorite song of his of many amazing songs. This really showcases his range, technically and emotionally.
One of the greatest vocalists we have ever had on this planet.
He had a talent for songwriting, and his lyrics are pure poetry coupling that into his range and vocal timbre that surpassed several octaves, Cornell was unique in everything he did and his art touched so many, may he rest in peace CHRIS!!!
She still hasn’t done Aaron Lewis
He's a talent. Personality takes some getting used to, though.
Chris' first solo album "Euphoria Mourning" (intended spelling in the reissue album) is a masterpiece. Can't change me, Moonflower, Disappearing one, Pillow of your bones, Steel Rain, and my personal favorite Preaching the end of the world... every song shows a different shade of his talent. My favorite solo album from any artist ever.
A voice of absolute bliss, simply one of the greatest vocalists ever....God Bless you Chris, sing loud with the angels.
I keep coming back to this...I've accepted the fact I won't be getting over his passing, but I'm grateful he constantly worked, leaving us a huge catalog of music!
Chris Cornell is "The Voice" .
I always felt this was a song he was singing to himself. I think anyone else with depression can relate to the lyrics in this context.
Damn! True!!!
He was just different.
I was so happy my suggestion won the Patreon poll. It’s one of his best performances. Also I love how much Beth got lost in the performance
Sincerest thanks to you and you exquisite taste in music fine sir! You have done a great service in the continuity of true art.
Great reaction. Chris Cornell had throat surgery in 2000, a year before he started with Audioslave, and while it never took away his brilliance or soul, he had different vocal character to his early days in Soundgarden.
He's had a few occasions in his career where he's has to scale back amount of weight and distortion. It would seem his voice was shot, then a few years later he's back!
The most dramatic change was between the "Carry On"(2007) period where he essentially had no access to the 5th octave except for falsetto,
And "Songbook"(2011) where he's hitting those big powerful E5s in "Call Me Dog" like nobody's business!
There's some kind of "Dallas Observer" parody article from 2000 about him having his vocal cords surgically replaced with cats having sex and a car alarm but I've never seen anything in all my years supporting him ever having had surgery. In 94 SG had to cancel shows because he needed a break but that's all it was, a break.
He was also touring for Euphoria Morning in 1999 and 2000 and he was more consistent than how he was during SG's last few years (in the 90s).
He also basically sounded the same on Audioslaves first record barring his choice to really embrace more distortion and chest voice, which subsequently had a toll on how he sounded for their remaining tours and records.
@@jean-lucpicard2914 I believe I read something similar a while back.
I think he was just really good at relearning his instrument, and figuring out what he can and can't do with it.
Must've been a lot of work, but he always seemed to be making music so maybe he didn't see it that way.