Jake: I've tried to show this video to everyone I know. Every single one that has seen it has been speechless. I bet i've seen it 30 times now. Just wanted to drop by and thank you again. As soon as I can clear my head, I will check out the rest of your work.
jake, this is fucking fantastic. a very fitting tribute and send off to one of the greatest frontmen in history. i honestly do thank you for this, it's just really sunk it in for me that beautiful man is gone.
jack Fleet, agree 1000%. I'm a hard core Seattle grunge band fan. Was fortunate enough to be sent there by uncle Sam 1994. It was amazing to be able to experience and live at the heart of the music revolution of our time. I've had to mourn the loss, as I'm sure did you, of all the names I'm sure you well know Seattle and that era. Mr. Cornell's hit me the hardest. I still can't wrap my head around it. For 2 days I just kept thinking W...T...F..?!! NOT HIM!! Terrible tragedy and loss. His poor family. His poor, precious, little ones. Heartbreaking 😟
I totally agree, Seattle will never be the same. Going home won't be the same. This one really hit me hard!!! I think because of Chris's many tributes to his friends who were lost to soon. Those tributes seem to resonate deeper now.
My goal and mission is to clear Chris's name, he didn't go out like a weak chickenshit pussy, he was taken... I believe that 1. (FACT) the bodyguard admits to walking chris back to his hotel room and "giving chris two Ativans" 2. He admits to being called by chris to come back to his telly room to "fix chriss computer"(which is the bodyguards excuse to be on chriss keyboard because HE is the one who posted the song "By Crooked Steps" and underneath wrote a lyric from the same song which read,"I am the shape of the hole in your heart" and they say that Chris posted this before he hanged himself. 3. I believe Chris trusted this guy enough to let his guard down because if u cant trust somebody who is being paid well to supposedly take a fucking scolding hot bullet for u and possibly die for u then u hired the wrong bodyguard right?? So i believe he crushed 2 or 3 extra Ativan up into a drink that he handed Chris. PLUS remember he ADMITS to handing chris 2 additional ativans that Chris was actually aware of... When he saw that Chris was fucked up, the ex-marine psychopath with trained murder skills strangled Chris in some trained professional manner. Arranged the body in the bathroom to make it look like a suicide by hanging. 4. The wife claims that Chris made a phone call to her slurring his words. I believe this call POSSIBLY was made by the bodyguard on Chriss phone to the wife to let her know it was accomplished. 5. Then the bodyguard admits to being called by the wife to check on Chris and so he kicked in TWO fucking doors to get to him. (WTF wouldnt u run downstairs as fast as possible and tell the front desk its an emergency and to open Chriss room??) In my focused visualization of human behavior in a certain situation like this one I envision 99 times out of 100 the worried party SPRINTING downstairs to the front desk and NOT kicking in the door of a fucking Rock Legends hotel room, risking some embarrassing news story or something. Im just sayin, like what if Chris was in the fucking shower?? He just rocked Detroit an hour earlier. I always shower after a sweaty ass concert. Why wouldnt he?? 6. The autopsy showed 7 broken ribs. Thats pretty fucking excessive for a healthy man to have from CPR. And the bodyguard admits to finding the body(dateline anyone? 48 hours anyone?) on the floor with "blood coming from his mouth". How does something as stretchy as an exercise resistance band cause bleeding from a hanging? How does a 6'2" man physically hang himself from a 6 and a half foot door? His knees would have literally been scraping the ground. He didnt and wouldnt leave his kids with so many unanswered questions. This is a tough loss. I just want to clear Chriss name. He didnt go out like a weak coward. He was stolen from us. This reminds me of when a crazy teenager kills their parents, and in their defense trial they claim the dad/mom was molesting him/her. So the parent not only has their one and only life ripped away, but their everlasting name is fucking smeared through the mud. This shit literally makes me ill. Its mindblowing that Chris had NO real friends who have come out in his defense. Sincerely... FUCK EM ALL. Shame on them... All i know is 90 times out of 100 the person who admits to being the last to see the victim, or the person who finds the body is almost always the killer.. and in this case the bodyguard is both of those.. Im not out to put this guy behind bars... not in the least. They cremated Chris a day before the fucking funeral out of paranoia and guilt. The case is closed. I just somehow need to help clear his name. He didnt murder himself. Period. I just fucking know... many people know. But not enough. Too many people accepted it as a suicide and moved on with their fast paced lives... Anyways sorry for rambling, but i felt compelled to... Again, Chris was stolen from us.. Spread the fucking word people... This is NOT a fucking conspiracy theory, its fucking obvious! Thank u for having eyes to see the truth when something doesnt add up... ELVIS HAS LEFT THE BUILDING
david lucero killing yourself takes balls!!! and u don't kno how some1 feels, or what goes on in there head's things happen in life, fucked up things, people get depressed, all im saying is people don't know whats going on in other people's life...
The sudden black screen...hit like a train, thanks for putting how it all feels into words and music...RIP Chris...you were always enough and more, thank you. Thank you for the tribute Jake x
D3bzStuff yes it did..I say here thinking that's how it felt to me the beginning of black hole sun reminds me of a whirlwind of tragedy and then suddenly its all black...I can't stop crying...
Jake, I hope you read this. Chris Cornell was one of the greatest vocalists alive. He inspired many people such as yourself. You are not alone in this hard time. Your video nearly brought me to tears and I think it is no coincidence that this video was uploaded today. Of all days today. When my band also played a tribute to Chris Cornell. May he Rest In Peace but never let him or his music be forgotten.
That was amazing man. Outstanding video. You said a lot in 5 short minutes. Heart felt... RIP Mr. Cornell. I was fortunate enough in December of 1994, to get out of boot camp and be sent to Bremerton, WA (PSNS). Several weeks later I found the love of my life, and of course my wife now, in Seattle. I promptly moved across the Sound and spent the next few years living there when I wasn't at sea or on deployment. Even before I moved up there I was a die-hard Soundgarden and all things grunge fan. It was amazing! Got to see all of them live, some multiple times. They were the greatest years of my life. I will cherish them forever...
6+ weeks & still.......and then........... I burst into tears & can't stop.Thank you for your tribute, it's gut felt & fitting of a man that was a gift
I had no idea that you appreciated him as a soulful musician, man. Personally, Soundgarden never came to my ears as something I'd love, but Audioslave made my taste in music change drastically. Your tribute nearly brought me to tears, dude. I'm sorry you lost someone that close to your heart.
Incredible...you captured how his fans felt...discovery, the energy building as you unwrap each of his songs....we each have similar stories that all tie together at the same sudden, painful stop.
Hey. I just want to thank you for this tribute. I am a massive Chris Cornell fan. I have seen him live about 5 times. I remember so vividly when I found he had taken his life. I even have a Facebook page ( Chris Cornell fans nz) but I have watched this so many times. It sums up how I feel so well. Thank you so much again.
This was beautifully done. I'm fucking devastated. I was there too on May 10th & having seen SG every time they've been through Indy, except for the late 80s show, I can tell you that you saw their best performance here. I'm struggling & hurting but thank you for this video. You Sir, give me hope for millennials. The early-mid 90s were an amazing time to be alive.
I still can't believe he is gone. I loved him and his music and his sexiness and his coolness and his brilliant music so much, I couldn't hardly breathe when I heard he died. I cried so much. I am still grieving.
I've watched this a dozen or more times over the last 4 years, and I have shared it with other at least as many times. It gives me chills each time I watch it. From all his forever fans, thank you for honoring Chris.
You knocked the wind out of me when you first put this out You are a great artist and I'm sure that Chris Cornell would agree if he was still here. Thank you ; I always come back to this Very healing as well. 💪🏼🥁🎶🪶
This is the most beautiful and moving Chris Cornell tribute on this entire website! I can't stop crying now😭😭😭 Thanks so much for this! RIP Chris Cornell!💔⚘🕯
I Loved and still Love Chris CORNELL. I know exactly how you feel about him. His voice was incredible. I still find it hard to believe that he is gone. We are so blessed to have all his music to listen to. I can understand the pain he was in and one day I will see him in heaven!!!!He is the Best singer.Thanks for making the tribute. I am a Chris CORNELL fan like you. The second I heard that voice, I was his FOREVER!!!!
Brilliant. Brilliant visuals, Brilliant storytelling, Brilliant everything... For a Brilliant man. I'm glad you got to see him live. I missed that chance. Something I'll always regret.
Thank you. Yes, I'm glad I saw them when I did. I almost booked tickets for the Columbus venue which was to be their next show after the Detroit one. The feeling of catching them less than a week before the end is surreal.
There will never be another Beautiful Keeper ♥️🌹♥️ And that was Chris Cornell. There will never be another Beautiful voice like Chris again. He had the voice like an Angle. Forever in our hearts ♥️ Chris had a voice like no other. R.I.P. Beautiful Keeper 🙏🏽🕊♥️🌹♥️
I've heard his voice for almost 23 years every day since I discovered his music and I've seen him live a dozen times. He has been the soundtrack of my life. Miss you, Chris.
Damn bro, you got to see him a week before he died. I had tickets to see them in Dallas exactly a week after he died. Chris has been my all time favorite artist for quite some time now. He’s so extremely underrated. I miss him so much
I remember I just learned who Chris was, I was 17 years old. I had heard about Soundgarden before because of the song Black Hole Sun, but I never really listened to them, before I started listening to Audioslave. Then I binged every album he was on, and when the news came that he was gone. It truly broke me, and it still does to this day, three years after his passing. In my opinion, he will always be the greatest singer of all times. Some of his songs has hit me so hard, like no other song has come close to.. and now when I listen to a song where he is singing, I just can't hold back my tears. I am truly grateful that he was the person he was, I wish I could see him live or even meet him. Because since 2017, he is on the top of my list of favourite artists, and I hope someday that I can go to Seattle and atleast see his statue infront of the Museum of Pop Culture.. Even though I never met him, I will always miss him. The song You Never Knew My Mind, is such a haunting piece, which I like to believe is where he really comes out with his own problems, by comparing them to the dementia that Johnny Cash was suffering from before his passing.
This tribute is amazing. You truly put into words what I have been feeling. You totally captured the heavy heart of a fan in mourning. Chris Cornell RIP 🎼🎸🎙🎹
This tribute is so special thank you....The flooding back all the emotions, of that wonderful hypnotizing voice, that beautiful sound from a beautiful man, the memory he has provided for all through his sound. He is so missed ,so loved . I'll say it again thank you for this beautiful tribute it's just perfect.
this is amazing dude. I developed a love for soundgarden over the past few years because they're just so raw, original, and talented. I wish I could of seen them live to experince their true talent on stage, but sadly everyone has their dark times. For some over long periods of time. Just goes to show no matter how rich, famous or talented you are, everyone has their dark times and sadly it took the life of this timeless musician. But for that, lets all take in and appreciate this mans legacy. Rip brother. 1964-2017
Going on 3 years later and I still want to cry sometimes. This man's music and voice did so much for me and my own struggles and now he's gone... No one sings like you anymore, Chris.
This was hands down the best tribute on his page...I am in tears..this was fucking beautiful..my first time so to speak was actually in 89 when someone gave me a tape to listen...you included that song in this tribute..the roar that came into my ears was from Chris in the opening of Loud Love..I was hooked at that moment..I am a lot older than you..so that is why I discovered him with Soundgarden...thank you for sharing this..thankyou thank you
I first discovered this video a few years ago and I constantly revisit it whenever I think about it. There's something about the words you say and how you say them, as well as the music within it. It's beautifully created and it gives me goosebumps every single time. My father raised me on Soundgarden, Audioslave, etc. My lullaby was Black Hole Sun. I sent this to my dad the day I found it and he loves it as well. It's incredibly poetic in a way, and you've done a beautiful job. Thank you for sharing your creativity with the world.
Jake, I've been listening, processing thoughts and viewing lots of youtube videos over the past week. Chris Cornell is indeed my favorite rock musician and my favorite singer/songwriter in music, and music has been my life since I was ten years old. This is perhaps the one video that comes closest to touching what I have felt. Thank you so much for making this tribute. It says everything I've wanted to say or feel, and it's good to know that there is someone else out there who feels so similarly about the legacy of this man. RIP Chris Cornell.
I come back to this video every once in a while. @4:12 still tears me apart. You did an amazing job capturing the discovery of Chris’ music and the feeling of that day he passed.
I almost feel lucky to have become a fan after his passing. The last 4 years now he’s become my favorite artist of all time. It would have crushed me had I heard the news after I was a fan.
Dear Jack, I looked at your video maybe 25 times...and your really shooted me right in the heart. I m not W. Shakespeare in english and I don't know how to express properly to explain how positive and how touching your tribute to CHRIS CORNELL is. I met CC in year 2000 if I remember well, with a friend who unfortunately passed also away these days, one week before CC... I never understood why and how CC was so nice, funny, intelligent and polite when I met him after a concert in Zurich (Switzerland). Shame on me that I was so impressed of him that I shaked like a leaf and couldn't express him really how he saved my life with his art and with the personal hug that he gave me for few seconds: I just said like " I play your music sometimes live, it's so amazing to do it and so difficult...(...)" . I will not report all conversation, but I can say that I was like standing in front of a Messiah or an angel: so calm and powerful, so funny and so open to his interlocutors. I miss words. I followed him from the early 90', like other bands too, but I have to admit that I always indentified myself to him because of so many talent he had in so many aspects that I was wishing to obtain too. I think that he said once that " the only thing that we can really do is be ourselves " ... well, I wanted to be like him, he was my light in the darkness. I never felt depressed hearing SOUNDGARDEN's music, never. Shame on the people who aloud theirselves in commenting Chris Cornell personal life. Shame on some people talking s**** about anything about him. Humanity didn't loosed a musician...WE lost a wonderful person. I will definitely have a cult in my room from now, with all his music well organized so as to remember that there is a new star in the sky which will keep us entertained and which will makes me particularly remind that, if I meet Eddie Weder once, I will open more my heart and say it has to be said. I m really really sad for the Family and closes friends of CC. I m sure that he was a perfect person. Shame on me that I couldn't give back the same good vibes to CHRIS CORNELL. Shame on me... Congratulations to all your precious comments about him, there is SO MANY POSITIVE TO SAY ABOUT HIM...I made listen and see the videoclip of SPOONMAN...to my 17 months SON, he opened eyes ...and I think, seeing and hearing CHRIS, he really got impressed too. To end I would say that, Jack, maybe you have a line for a longer movie mixing CC music and a plot related to the figure of CC...I would definitely do my best to help you to achieve it. RIP CHRIS CORNELL, sorry that I wasn't as strong as you when you saved my life. All my respect for the family & friends of CHRIS CORNELL. " I LOST MY BEST FRIEND...WOULD YOU CRY FOR ME....? "
Thank you for the awesome tribute. So moved by your sentiment, so hard to see an icon like Chris pass. My heart aches for his wife and especially his childen.
I want to thank you for this. I was 15 when I feel in love with Chris Cornell. I have been a lover of all his music for almost 30 years. My heart broke when he died...Thank you again
What an incredible heart touching and beautiful tribute Jake! I needed this today as I found it on the 9th angelversary of my 13 yr old twin sons passing! It made me cry immensely and yet touched my heart like no other video tribute to Chris C. that I've seen! Thank you thanks you and I send you peace & love! 🙏💞🙌✌💖
Vicky Ward I too agree with you! I lost my son 5 yrs ago last Monday and I still feel lost. Chris helped me get thru and now I feel deep grief all over again. RIPChrisCornell
Tina Brown Awww Tina! Huge hugs Mama! I'm so sorry for your loss! I agree with you about the loss of Chris bringing a deep grief all over again. Peace and love to you!!
I'm still trying to come to terms with his death, he was a huge part of getting me through a tough time back in high school....I listened to every song a million times and still know them by heart. He had a talent for singing life into my soul and making me feel not as alone in the world through the lyrics of his songs. I will forever miss him, he was truly one of the best.....seeing him live was the best concert ever. Chris you will be truly missed! Thanks for the tribute!
Dear JACK, you united people for Chris and his Family. You saw/heard/ discovered exactly what SG was and how CC was... I know now, two weeks after he passed away, that there won't be one hour or one day in which I will not think of him until I pass away too. I was addicted to his voice and I became even more now. CC saved my life. Wouldn't be bad that one day, you make a whole movie about CC... you are very talented. CC would be impressed about you and like you and your art !!! Respect for the family and big hug for all nice fans standing up for CC and his Family. Love you all JMB
Thank you for doing this Jake. I was at the Detroit show and I'm struggling to come to terms with the joy Chris gave me that night with the heartache he must have been dealing with. This helps me. You are so talented. Good luck💜🤘🏼
Hello, Jake. I find your video very beautifully crafted and touching. The fact that you managed to make it in such a short notice shows you have undisputed movie making talent. At least in my humble opinion. I thank you also, for watching this gave me a much needed boost of energy, as I urgently need to properly lay my personal story connected with Chris. I lost motivation for that and skipped today. I hope I can manage until Friday and post a video as well. I think Chris would have loved to soundtrack one of your movies. He was that kind of guy. It's important to remember him as such. I look forward to seeing this happen with one of his old songs and your future movie. You would not believe what happens, when you just ask. But for now we need to mourn collectively. I send you my good thoughts and hugs!
Hristina Bareva I Agree Chris Cornell Probably would have helped Jake. I saw Chris Cornell in concert twice. He's was the most Gracious Humble Magical Beautiful Man Ever. He Loved his Fans and it Showed .Chris Cornell one in a Million. Justice for Chris Cornell. Rip Our Beautiful Rock Legend.
thank you Jake, I watched your beautiful tribute to Chris the day you posted this. it literally took my breath away. it brought me to my knees in tears. im a songbird myself and I'm completely devastated that this Beautiful songbird was silenced. for what? why? was it money, greed, jealousy? Or all of the above? I saw today that vk. thank you for your tribute?!?! and that must have made you feel good in which it should indeed. But, I would like to acknowledge Susan Silva whom discovered all of these outstanding wonderful songbird and fellow musicians if not for all of her hard work and effort we may never had known any of them. She is the real deal. a class act such as yourself. so in closing I would just like thank you and susan both for bringing attention to such a great era of musical history:). God Bless you, sincerely yours, JETT...:)!
Interestingly enough I found out about Soundgarden around the same time as you. For me it was 2011. Thanks for putting into words exactly how I have been feeling for the past week. This is a wonderful video, and actually caused me to cry.
Its so cool the way you discovered Chris's music like buried treasure. As a teen in the 90s I grew up on super unknown and bad motorfinger. I can remember people doubting audioslave when they first came out. I too reveled at the chance to see soundgarden when they reunited. I was a fan the whole time. Thanks for sharing this great video tribute to a true musical legend.
Two years have passed.. and i still dont belive that hes gone.. I cry every time appears the black screen and then start slow Black hole sun... thanks for this tribute..
Beautiful - thank you. One month later, I'm still devastated and can't listen to anything else but Chris. The world feels different without him. He is so loved and missed - I also hope he finally found peace.
It’s so wonderful to see new generations discovering this soul searching, heart stopping, teeth gritting genre of music. Especially Soundgarden. Like yourself, I got to see them for the first time on May 7, 2017 in Memphis. Greatest show ever. I’ll always remember him and how I use to blow out my car speakers jamming Soundgarden’s Superunknown while driving to high school right after it came out. The 90’s rocked! Thanks for sharing this video. 🖤
The audio and video you have of the show are outstanding. Wish you could have gotten the whole show. But you have to enjoy it with your own eyes as well.
I saw this on the Chris Cornell Facebook page. You did a great job honoring an incredible musician and a very special person. It still hurts whenever I hear his voice and remember I’ll never be able to hear new music from him again.
Luckily, my mother raised me on good music. My first albums included Alice in Chains' and Metallica's self titled albums, along with a lot of hair metal, ska, blues, and various other rocknrolls. The first song I ever remember latching onto with a strong musical bond was Black Hole Sun. I remember being in Kindergarten and having that song stuck in my head. I have a vivid memory of singing it to myself on the bus out front of school. I am now a musician, nearly 30 years old, and although I've never been a huge Sound Garden fan, I am grateful for my encounter with them at such a young age. I'd like to think, especially now, that Black Hole Sun was one of the seeds that started blooming my profound affinity of music. My favorite thing of all time. Hopefully we can all enjoy Chris' energy in a different way now that he's not tied to his body, and we can always listen to his beautiful music that he gifted us with. I posted a cover of BHS. It in no way does the song justice, but it's the only thing I could do to express my appreciation.
Jake Bowen thank you. It really sucks missing musicians. They have such a profound impact on our lives, yet there's no way to repay them it seems. Luckily, as artists (you being a far greater one than me), we can utilize tools like UA-cam to pay tribute by offering our art to the public. I appreciate this video. It keeps him alive and reminds me to appreciate all that he, and all other musicians have given me. I can't imagine how devoid of purpose/substance my life would be without music. Thanks again for the video, and listening to me.
Thank you! You just made my week! I thought I was the only one out there that felt that way about the man and his music. Chris's music saved me multiple times during some dark periods in my life, and his death was like loosing a best friend. RIP Legend!!
"I could tell that the voice that was singing those lyrics was transcendent" -----NAILED IT. Thank you for making this video.
I think the 1:51 mark is how it felt for all of us when we first experienced Soundgarden.
You are most welcome.
Jake: I've tried to show this video to everyone I know. Every single one that has seen it has been speechless. I bet i've seen it 30 times now. Just wanted to drop by and thank you again. As soon as I can clear my head, I will check out the rest of your work.
Charles Perry its amazing and the songs you picked like a stone my alll time fav song
Charles Perry Same her I post it in my group Chris Cornell 🔊♥️ rock god group
And the award for best Chris Cornell tribute goes to...
I keep coming back to this…you captured that thing-that happens when he made his music, and I listened to it.
Thank you.
jake, this is fucking fantastic. a very fitting tribute and send off to one of the greatest frontmen in history. i honestly do thank you for this, it's just really sunk it in for me that beautiful man is gone.
Thank you. I'm glad you think so.
jack Fleet, agree 1000%. I'm a hard core Seattle grunge band fan. Was fortunate enough to be sent there by uncle Sam 1994. It was amazing to be able to experience and live at the heart of the music revolution of our time. I've had to mourn the loss, as I'm sure did you, of all the names I'm sure you well know Seattle and that era. Mr. Cornell's hit me the hardest. I still can't wrap my head around it. For 2 days I just kept thinking W...T...F..?!! NOT HIM!! Terrible tragedy and loss. His poor family. His poor, precious, little ones. Heartbreaking 😟
I totally agree, Seattle will never be the same. Going home won't be the same. This one really hit me hard!!! I think because of Chris's many tributes to his friends who were lost to soon. Those tributes seem to resonate deeper now.
My goal and mission is to clear Chris's name, he didn't go out like a weak chickenshit pussy, he was taken... I believe that 1. (FACT) the bodyguard admits to walking chris back to his hotel room and "giving chris two Ativans" 2. He admits to being called by chris to come back to his telly room to "fix chriss computer"(which is the bodyguards excuse to be on chriss keyboard because HE is the one who posted the song "By Crooked Steps" and underneath wrote a lyric from the same song which read,"I am the shape of the hole in your heart" and they say that Chris posted this before he hanged himself. 3. I believe Chris trusted this guy enough to let his guard down because if u cant trust somebody who is being paid well to supposedly take a fucking scolding hot bullet for u and possibly die for u then u hired the wrong bodyguard right?? So i believe he crushed 2 or 3 extra Ativan up into a drink that he handed Chris. PLUS remember he ADMITS to handing chris 2 additional ativans that Chris was actually aware of... When he saw that Chris was fucked up, the ex-marine psychopath with trained murder skills strangled Chris in some trained professional manner. Arranged the body in the bathroom to make it look like a suicide by hanging. 4. The wife claims that Chris made a phone call to her slurring his words. I believe this call POSSIBLY was made by the bodyguard on Chriss phone to the wife to let her know it was accomplished. 5. Then the bodyguard admits to being called by the wife to check on Chris and so he kicked in TWO fucking doors to get to him. (WTF wouldnt u run downstairs as fast as possible and tell the front desk its an emergency and to open Chriss room??) In my focused visualization of human behavior in a certain situation like this one I envision 99 times out of 100 the worried party SPRINTING downstairs to the front desk and NOT kicking in the door of a fucking Rock Legends hotel room, risking some embarrassing news story or something. Im just sayin, like what if Chris was in the fucking shower?? He just rocked Detroit an hour earlier. I always shower after a sweaty ass concert. Why wouldnt he?? 6. The autopsy showed 7 broken ribs. Thats pretty fucking excessive for a healthy man to have from CPR. And the bodyguard admits to finding the body(dateline anyone? 48 hours anyone?) on the floor with "blood coming from his mouth". How does something as stretchy as an exercise resistance band cause bleeding from a hanging? How does a 6'2" man physically hang himself from a 6 and a half foot door? His knees would have literally been scraping the ground. He didnt and wouldnt leave his kids with so many unanswered questions. This is a tough loss. I just want to clear Chriss name. He didnt go out like a weak coward. He was stolen from us. This reminds me of when a crazy teenager kills their parents, and in their defense trial they claim the dad/mom was molesting him/her. So the parent not only has their one and only life ripped away, but their everlasting name is fucking smeared through the mud. This shit literally makes me ill. Its mindblowing that Chris had NO real friends who have come out in his defense. Sincerely... FUCK EM ALL. Shame on them... All i know is 90 times out of 100 the person who admits to being the last to see the victim, or the person who finds the body is almost always the killer.. and in this case the bodyguard is both of those.. Im not out to put this guy behind bars... not in the least. They cremated Chris a day before the fucking funeral out of paranoia and guilt. The case is closed. I just somehow need to help clear his name. He didnt murder himself. Period. I just fucking know... many people know. But not enough. Too many people accepted it as a suicide and moved on with their fast paced lives... Anyways sorry for rambling, but i felt compelled to... Again, Chris was stolen from us.. Spread the fucking word people... This is NOT a fucking conspiracy theory, its fucking obvious! Thank u for having eyes to see the truth when something doesnt add up... ELVIS HAS LEFT THE BUILDING
david lucero killing yourself takes balls!!! and u don't kno how some1 feels, or what goes on in there head's things happen in life, fucked up things, people get depressed, all im saying is people don't know whats going on in other people's life...
The sudden black screen...hit like a train, thanks for putting how it all feels into words and music...RIP Chris...you were always enough and more, thank you. Thank you for the tribute Jake x
Thank you.
D3bzStuff yes it did..I say here thinking that's how it felt to me the beginning of black hole sun reminds me of a whirlwind of tragedy and then suddenly its all black...I can't stop crying...
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I sent it to All my friends it is Fantastic and I agree the sudden Black hit like a Train. 😢
that's a good way of putting it, hit by a train, heart ripped out noooooooo noooooo god please let it not be true
This actually made me emotional...
Jake, I hope you read this. Chris Cornell was one of the greatest vocalists alive. He inspired many people such as yourself. You are not alone in this hard time. Your video nearly brought me to tears and I think it is no coincidence that this video was uploaded today. Of all days today. When my band also played a tribute to Chris Cornell. May he Rest In Peace but never let him or his music be forgotten.
Nathan Gumenick He's gone but the impact he's had on grunge and rock is permanent
Thank you, Nathan Gumenick. That means a lot, truly. I'd love to listen to your band's tribute if there's a recording available.
True.
A very moving tribute
That black screen broke my heart. Thanks for everything Chris..there will never be another.
I think Chris would have been moved and honoured by your tribute
Beautiful tribute for a beautiful soul. Thank you for this. Rest easy Chris Cornell. You're missed more than you could have possibly ever imagined.
That was amazing man. Outstanding video. You said a lot in 5 short minutes. Heart felt... RIP Mr. Cornell. I was fortunate enough in December of 1994, to get out of boot camp and be sent to Bremerton, WA (PSNS). Several weeks later I found the love of my life, and of course my wife now, in Seattle. I promptly moved across the Sound and spent the next few years living there when I wasn't at sea or on deployment. Even before I moved up there I was a die-hard Soundgarden and all things grunge fan. It was amazing! Got to see all of them live, some multiple times. They were the greatest years of my life. I will cherish them forever...
Wow. That's incredible.
6+ weeks & still.......and then........... I burst into tears & can't stop.Thank you for your tribute, it's gut felt & fitting of a man that was a gift
I had no idea that you appreciated him as a soulful musician, man. Personally, Soundgarden never came to my ears as something I'd love, but Audioslave made my taste in music change drastically. Your tribute nearly brought me to tears, dude. I'm sorry you lost someone that close to your heart.
Thank you. I'm glad it was cathartic for you.
another band...a band called Soundgarden = mind blown :)
I loved this part! Actually, I loved all of it.
Incredible...you captured how his fans felt...discovery, the energy building as you unwrap each of his songs....we each have similar stories that all tie together at the same sudden, painful stop.
Hey. I just want to thank you for this tribute. I am a massive Chris Cornell fan. I have seen him live about 5 times. I remember so vividly when I found he had taken his life. I even have a Facebook page ( Chris Cornell fans nz) but I have watched this so many times. It sums up how I feel so well. Thank you so much again.
I still remember the first time I heard that song, too. Perfection 💕
I also remember the exact time i first heard that song , what i was doing, where i was going , etc
This was beautifully done. I'm fucking devastated. I was there too on May 10th & having seen SG every time they've been through Indy, except for the late 80s show, I can tell you that you saw their best performance here. I'm struggling & hurting but thank you for this video. You Sir, give me hope for millennials. The early-mid 90s were an amazing time to be alive.
I miss him everyday.
Simply beautiful. Thank you.
I still can't believe he is gone. I loved him and his music and his sexiness and his coolness and his brilliant music so much, I couldn't hardly breathe when I heard he died. I cried so much. I am still grieving.
I've watched this a dozen or more times over the last 4 years, and I have shared it with other at least as many times. It gives me chills each time I watch it. From all his forever fans, thank you for honoring Chris.
I am awestruck. So precious and moving. This. This. This. You did a beautiful tribute. Thank you.
I appreciate that. Thank you
Your story is so similar to mine. I never knew of him until I heard Like a Stone..then I HAD to find ut who this was. So sad he left us.
You knocked the wind out of me when you first put this out
You are a great artist and I'm sure that Chris Cornell would agree if he was still here.
Thank you ;
I always come back to this
Very healing as well.
💪🏼🥁🎶🪶
This is the most beautiful and moving Chris Cornell tribute on this entire website! I can't stop crying now😭😭😭 Thanks so much for this! RIP Chris Cornell!💔⚘🕯
I Loved and still Love Chris CORNELL. I know exactly how you feel about him. His voice was incredible. I still find it hard to believe that he is gone. We are so blessed to have all his music to listen to. I can understand the pain he was in and one day I will see him in heaven!!!!He is the Best singer.Thanks for making the tribute. I am a Chris CORNELL fan like you. The second I heard that voice, I was his FOREVER!!!!
This is the best tribute to chris
Beautiful... I love Chris, I still can't believe he's gone... Sweet Chris, I hope you're finally happy, wherever you are...
Brilliant. Brilliant visuals, Brilliant storytelling, Brilliant everything... For a Brilliant man.
I'm glad you got to see him live. I missed that chance. Something I'll always regret.
Thank you. Yes, I'm glad I saw them when I did. I almost booked tickets for the Columbus venue which was to be their next show after the Detroit one. The feeling of catching them less than a week before the end is surreal.
Watching this again a year later, and balling. Still a perfect tribute for him.
We miss you Chris
Best tribute I've seen yet. You were a truly dedicated fan.
Made me cry all over again..that faraway voice in like a stone just killed me. Haunts me💔🖤
dude that was a awesome tribute. thank you so much. r.i.p Chris
There will never be another Beautiful Keeper ♥️🌹♥️ And that was Chris Cornell. There will never be another Beautiful voice like Chris again. He had the voice like an Angle. Forever in our hearts ♥️ Chris had a voice like no other. R.I.P. Beautiful Keeper 🙏🏽🕊♥️🌹♥️
You just earned a follow. Awesome, you put into word what I have been trying to say for the last week.
Welcome, brother. Thank you.
Me too Kage ofHell.
same!!
I've heard his voice for almost 23 years every day since I discovered his music and I've seen him live a dozen times. He has been the soundtrack of my life. Miss you, Chris.
Thanks so much for doing this. I am sharing this everywhere! RIP CC.
Thank you, and thanks for sharing it.
Damn bro, you got to see him a week before he died. I had tickets to see them in Dallas exactly a week after he died. Chris has been my all time favorite artist for quite some time now. He’s so extremely underrated. I miss him so much
Perfect...
Speechless 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
I remember I just learned who Chris was, I was 17 years old. I had heard about Soundgarden before because of the song Black Hole Sun, but I never really listened to them, before I started listening to Audioslave. Then I binged every album he was on, and when the news came that he was gone. It truly broke me, and it still does to this day, three years after his passing.
In my opinion, he will always be the greatest singer of all times. Some of his songs has hit me so hard, like no other song has come close to.. and now when I listen to a song where he is singing, I just can't hold back my tears.
I am truly grateful that he was the person he was, I wish I could see him live or even meet him. Because since 2017, he is on the top of my list of favourite artists, and I hope someday that I can go to Seattle and atleast see his statue infront of the Museum of Pop Culture..
Even though I never met him, I will always miss him. The song You Never Knew My Mind, is such a haunting piece, which I like to believe is where he really comes out with his own problems, by comparing them to the dementia that Johnny Cash was suffering from before his passing.
This tribute is amazing. You truly put into words what I have been feeling. You totally captured the heavy heart of a fan in mourning. Chris Cornell RIP 🎼🎸🎙🎹
Thank You.. I met him at Lolla 1992, simple man. So great. Flea and Tony came out. Thank you for doing justice.
followed CC from early SG days and never thought post-SG fans were ever captivated as I did. Great tribute!
This tribute is so special thank you....The flooding back all the emotions, of that wonderful hypnotizing voice, that beautiful sound from a beautiful man, the memory he has provided for all through his sound. He is so missed ,so loved . I'll say it again thank you for this beautiful tribute it's just perfect.
when you said And than.. omg never thought just 2 words could make me cry so fast! Awesome video I'm subscribing now.
Wonderful Tribute, Chris Would Be Proud.
this is amazing dude. I developed a love for soundgarden over the past few years because they're just so raw, original, and talented. I wish I could of seen them live to experince their true talent on stage, but sadly everyone has their dark times. For some over long periods of time. Just goes to show no matter how rich, famous or talented you are, everyone has their dark times and sadly it took the life of this timeless musician. But for that, lets all take in and appreciate this mans legacy. Rip brother. 1964-2017
May Chris live on forever in memory, and his badass singing and bands
Thanks for this. Devastating and beautiful.
Thank you.
Going on 3 years later and I still want to cry sometimes. This man's music and voice did so much for me and my own struggles and now he's gone... No one sings like you anymore, Chris.
This was hands down the best tribute on his page...I am in tears..this was fucking beautiful..my first time so to speak was actually in 89 when someone gave me a tape to listen...you included that song in this tribute..the roar that came into my ears was from Chris in the opening of Loud Love..I was hooked at that moment..I am a lot older than you..so that is why I discovered him with Soundgarden...thank you for sharing this..thankyou thank you
Thank you, Shelly. I'm glad it spoke to you.
I first discovered this video a few years ago and I constantly revisit it whenever I think about it. There's something about the words you say and how you say them, as well as the music within it. It's beautifully created and it gives me goosebumps every single time.
My father raised me on Soundgarden, Audioslave, etc. My lullaby was Black Hole Sun. I sent this to my dad the day I found it and he loves it as well. It's incredibly poetic in a way, and you've done a beautiful job. Thank you for sharing your creativity with the world.
Jake, I've been listening, processing thoughts and viewing lots of youtube videos over the past week. Chris Cornell is indeed my favorite rock musician and my favorite singer/songwriter in music, and music has been my life since I was ten years old. This is perhaps the one video that comes closest to touching what I have felt. Thank you so much for making this tribute. It says everything I've wanted to say or feel, and it's good to know that there is someone else out there who feels so similarly about the legacy of this man. RIP Chris Cornell.
I come back to this video every once in a while. @4:12 still tears me apart. You did an amazing job capturing the discovery of Chris’ music and the feeling of that day he passed.
Thank you.
omfg that was beautiful and so heartfelt, thank you, made me cry again for him😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
You're most welcome.
Still heartbroken over Chris Cornell's passing. Happy I got to see him preform in Philadelphia.
Beautiful, wonderful tribute.
I almost feel lucky to have become a fan after his passing. The last 4 years now he’s become my favorite artist of all time. It would have crushed me had I heard the news after I was a fan.
Dear Jack,
I looked at your video maybe 25 times...and your really shooted me right in the heart. I m not W. Shakespeare in english and I don't know how to express properly to explain how positive and how touching your tribute to CHRIS CORNELL is. I met CC in year 2000 if I remember well, with a friend who unfortunately passed also away these days, one week before CC... I never understood why and how CC was so nice, funny, intelligent and polite when I met him after a concert in Zurich (Switzerland). Shame on me that I was so impressed of him that I shaked like a leaf and couldn't express him really how he saved my life with his art and with the personal hug that he gave me for few seconds: I just said like " I play your music sometimes live, it's so amazing to do it and so difficult...(...)" . I will not report all conversation, but I can say that I was like standing in front of a Messiah or an angel: so calm and powerful, so funny and so open to his interlocutors. I miss words.
I followed him from the early 90', like other bands too, but I have to admit that I always indentified myself to him because of so many talent he had in so many aspects that I was wishing to obtain too. I think that he said once that " the only thing that we can really do is be ourselves " ... well, I wanted to be like him, he was my light in the darkness. I never felt depressed hearing SOUNDGARDEN's music, never. Shame on the people who aloud theirselves in commenting Chris Cornell personal life. Shame on some people talking s**** about anything about him. Humanity didn't loosed a musician...WE lost a wonderful person. I will definitely have a cult in my room from now, with all his music well organized so as to remember that there is a new star in the sky which will keep us entertained and which will makes me particularly remind that, if I meet Eddie Weder once, I will open more my heart and say it has to be said. I m really really sad for the Family and closes friends of CC. I m sure that he was a perfect person. Shame on me that I couldn't give back the same good vibes to CHRIS CORNELL. Shame on me...
Congratulations to all your precious comments about him, there is SO MANY POSITIVE TO SAY ABOUT HIM...I made listen and see the videoclip of SPOONMAN...to my 17 months SON, he opened eyes ...and I think, seeing and hearing CHRIS, he really got impressed too.
To end I would say that, Jack, maybe you have a line for a longer movie mixing CC music and a plot related to the figure of CC...I would definitely do my best to help you to achieve it.
RIP CHRIS CORNELL, sorry that I wasn't as strong as you when you saved my life.
All my respect for the family & friends of CHRIS CORNELL.
" I LOST MY BEST FRIEND...WOULD YOU CRY FOR ME....? "
Thank you for the awesome tribute. So moved by your sentiment, so hard to see an icon like Chris pass. My heart aches for his wife and especially his childen.
that was dope, good job Jake. i also think he was the best vocalist. #RIPCRISCORNELL
Chris Cornell will always be for me the greatest I will miss him RIP
This is what I call loss!! What a tribute!
I want to thank you for this. I was 15 when I feel in love with Chris Cornell. I have been a lover of all his music for almost 30 years. My heart broke when he died...Thank you again
What an incredible heart touching and beautiful tribute Jake! I needed this today as I found it on the 9th angelversary of my 13 yr old twin sons passing! It made me cry immensely and yet touched my heart like no other video tribute to Chris C. that I've seen! Thank you thanks you and I send you peace & love! 🙏💞🙌✌💖
Vicky Ward I too agree with you! I lost my son 5 yrs ago last Monday and I still feel lost. Chris helped me get thru and now I feel deep grief all over again. RIPChrisCornell
Tina Brown Awww Tina! Huge hugs Mama! I'm so sorry for your loss! I agree with you about the loss of Chris bringing a deep grief all over again. Peace and love to you!!
Vicky Ward Sorry for you're loss.
I'm still trying to come to terms with his death, he was a huge part of getting me through a tough time back in high school....I listened to every song a million times and still know them by heart. He had a talent for singing life into my soul and making me feel not as alone in the world through the lyrics of his songs. I will forever miss him, he was truly one of the best.....seeing him live was the best concert ever. Chris you will be truly missed!
Thanks for the tribute!
Dear JACK, you united people for Chris and his Family. You saw/heard/ discovered exactly what SG was and how CC was... I know now, two weeks after he passed away, that there won't be one hour or one day in which I will not think of him until I pass away too. I was addicted to his voice and I became even more now. CC saved my life.
Wouldn't be bad that one day, you make a whole movie about CC... you are very talented. CC would be impressed about you and like you and your art !!!
Respect for the family and big hug for all nice fans standing up for CC and his Family.
Love you all
JMB
Thank you, Juan. Perhaps I will make an entire film about Chris/Soundgarden someday. Thank you for sharing that, and for watching the video. Best.
Jake Bowen Please do! Seeing the talent you've shown in this tribute, it would be amazing!
Thank you for doing this Jake. I was at the Detroit show and I'm struggling to come to terms with the joy Chris gave me that night with the heartache he must have been dealing with. This helps me. You are so talented. Good luck💜🤘🏼
Hello, Jake. I find your video very beautifully crafted and touching. The fact that you managed to make it in such a short notice shows you have undisputed movie making talent. At least in my humble opinion. I thank you also, for watching this gave me a much needed boost of energy, as I urgently need to properly lay my personal story connected with Chris. I lost motivation for that and skipped today. I hope I can manage until Friday and post a video as well.
I think Chris would have loved to soundtrack one of your movies. He was that kind of guy. It's important to remember him as such. I look forward to seeing this happen with one of his old songs and your future movie. You would not believe what happens, when you just ask. But for now we need to mourn collectively. I send you my good thoughts and hugs!
That means so much to me, Hristina. Thank you, truly. Godspeed in doing your story.
Hristina Bareva I Agree Chris Cornell Probably would have helped Jake. I saw Chris Cornell in concert twice. He's was the most Gracious Humble Magical Beautiful Man Ever. He Loved his Fans and it Showed .Chris Cornell one in a Million. Justice for Chris Cornell. Rip Our Beautiful Rock Legend.
thank you Jake,
I watched your beautiful tribute to Chris the day you posted this. it literally took my breath away.
it brought me to my knees in tears. im a songbird myself and I'm completely devastated that this Beautiful songbird was silenced. for what?
why?
was it money, greed, jealousy?
Or all of the above?
I saw today that vk. thank you for your tribute?!?!
and that must have made you feel good in which it should indeed. But,
I would like to acknowledge Susan Silva whom discovered all of these outstanding wonderful songbird and fellow musicians if not for all of her hard work and effort we may never had known any of them.
She is the real deal. a class act such as yourself.
so in closing I would just like thank you and susan both for bringing attention to such a great era of musical history:).
God Bless you,
sincerely yours,
JETT...:)!
Interestingly enough I found out about Soundgarden around the same time as you. For me it was 2011. Thanks for putting into words exactly how I have been feeling for the past week. This is a wonderful video, and actually caused me to cry.
Oh my God... Awesome video!!! I'm speecheless 😔 Thank you so much for this.
Absolutely beautiful tribute friend. I just glad I didn't discover them later in life.
Thank you for your kind words about my favorite musician. I am only filled with love and thankfullness towards him. See you on the other side Chris...
Its so cool the way you discovered Chris's music like buried treasure. As a teen in the 90s I grew up on super unknown and bad motorfinger. I can remember people doubting audioslave when they first came out. I too reveled at the chance to see soundgarden when they reunited. I was a fan the whole time. Thanks for sharing this great video tribute to a true musical legend.
Two years have passed.. and i still dont belive that hes gone..
I cry every time appears the black screen and then start slow Black hole sun... thanks for this tribute..
incredibly beautiful tribute. thank you.
Beautiful - thank you. One month later, I'm still devastated and can't listen to anything else but Chris. The world feels different without him. He is so loved and missed - I also hope he finally found peace.
This made me choke tears.
Beautiful...beautiful mind so full of truth and saddness .Im so down and need this so thank you. Such a beautiful soul..RIP
WHY TF DONT YOU HAVE AT LEAST 10k?!
Perhaps one day.
He does now! 13k and still goin...
Great job with this video, man.
"no one sings like you any more..."
The world is a lot less awesome without him.
Thanks Jake, beautifull video!
It’s so wonderful to see new generations discovering this soul searching, heart stopping, teeth gritting genre of music. Especially Soundgarden. Like yourself, I got to see them for the first time on May 7, 2017 in Memphis. Greatest show ever. I’ll always remember him and how I use to blow out my car speakers jamming Soundgarden’s Superunknown while driving to high school right after it came out. The 90’s rocked! Thanks for sharing this video. 🖤
Thank you. Glad you finally got to see them live.
Btw I have some good show footage on my channel. Cheers
The audio and video you have of the show are outstanding. Wish you could have gotten the whole show. But you have to enjoy it with your own eyes as well.
This is incredible content, keep it up
Thank you very much.
I saw this on the Chris Cornell Facebook page. You did a great job honoring an incredible musician and a very special person. It still hurts whenever I hear his voice and remember I’ll never be able to hear new music from him again.
Luckily, my mother raised me on good music. My first albums included Alice in Chains' and Metallica's self titled albums, along with a lot of hair metal, ska, blues, and various other rocknrolls. The first song I ever remember latching onto with a strong musical bond was Black Hole Sun. I remember being in Kindergarten and having that song stuck in my head. I have a vivid memory of singing it to myself on the bus out front of school. I am now a musician, nearly 30 years old, and although I've never been a huge Sound Garden fan, I am grateful for my encounter with them at such a young age. I'd like to think, especially now, that Black Hole Sun was one of the seeds that started blooming my profound affinity of music. My favorite thing of all time. Hopefully we can all enjoy Chris' energy in a different way now that he's not tied to his body, and we can always listen to his beautiful music that he gifted us with. I posted a cover of BHS. It in no way does the song justice, but it's the only thing I could do to express my appreciation.
I listened to your cover. I think you did it justice.
Jake Bowen thank you. It really sucks missing musicians. They have such a profound impact on our lives, yet there's no way to repay them it seems. Luckily, as artists (you being a far greater one than me), we can utilize tools like UA-cam to pay tribute by offering our art to the public. I appreciate this video. It keeps him alive and reminds me to appreciate all that he, and all other musicians have given me. I can't imagine how devoid of purpose/substance my life would be without music.
Thanks again for the video, and listening to me.
I loved this man and I can't believe he's gone. Utterly tragic, but his music will live on forever. Great video
this is phenomenal
Thank you.
Moved to tears watching this..incredible.. thank you.
It's amazing, moving , priceless and gives me the chills.. thanks for making this❤
This was amazingly done! Amazing tribute ♥ Congrats from a colleague (in a way) I'm an amateur screenwriter.
Thank you friend.
Thank you very much Chris, you are and were GREAT, We MISS YOU! so much,never heard or seen a person like you. R.I.P Chris
God bless you man. beautiful tribute
This remains my favorite tribute. RIP, Chris.
wow
Thank you! You just made my week! I thought I was the only one out there that felt that way about the man and his music. Chris's music saved me multiple times during some dark periods in my life, and his death was like loosing a best friend. RIP Legend!!
1:47 :):):)
I'm here after 3 years of his passing.
Thank you for what you did.
This guy was my idol too and I really miss him so much.