Good lord that guy has some pipes. People don't give him enough credit for his vocal abilities! I've always loved his rendition of this beautiful tune.
+AuntieCmoney the venue I was at didn't allow photography so I couldn't record... But you can type this song in, and see him do it live at the Walt Disney concert hall from this year:)
Can’t listen to Chris sing this without crying 😢 Chris had the most beautiful voice. Touches deep into my soul 🕊 Thank you for sharing this beautiful video and this beautiful man voice 🙏🏽 Stay safe and take care of yourself and your family and God Bless Always 🙏🏽🎶🌹♥️
One of the greatest voices of all time. My heart is broken for his wife, children, and friends. We were lucky they shared him with us for so many years. 😢
I was shocked to hear this at a wedding this weekend! I loved it and found out that it was Chris Cornell... wow what talent. It felt soulful and God honoring at church! How cool :-)
dacasman It is indeed track 10. I have the same gold-colored CD and I once made a tape of just this track to play in my car--this was before I had a car which would play CD's:-). Would listen to it commuting 40 miles to downtown Houston. The time flew by and before I knew it I was at work. Took my granddaughter to hear Chris live for her 15th birthday. She's never forgotten that treat. Nor have I. He is absolutely a genius composer/performer.
This version is absolutely brilliant!! I believe that people who are hardcore fans of Soundgarden and Audioslave and don't like this have a hard time realizing that artists evolve, sadly the hardcore fans do not evolve.
when i was a kid my family would always play the album "a very special christmas 3" during christmas time and this song was track 10. i remember it so well even though it was about 12 years ago. now its so nostalgic hearing this. it brings chills down my spine.
Absolutely Beautiful Chris had the voice of an Angel. He was beautiful inside and out. R.I.P. Beautiful Keeper 🙏🏽🕊 One Day you’ll be singing in Heaven 🙏🏽♥️🌹♥️
I bought this cd when it came out. This is the most intense version of "Ave Maria" that I've heard and it's one of my favorite versions. Thank you for posting!
How absolutely beautiful if only he could have had Violinist David Garrett playing the violin 🎻He had the voice of an angel and David plays the violin 🎻 like an angel 👼There will never be a voice as beautiful as Chris again. Forever in my heart ♥️ The Keeper ♥️🌹♥️R.I.P. Chris 🙏🏽🕊
The most tortured version I have ever heard - I LOVE it. Such emotion - not at all sterile like almost all church versions. I have no idea who this guy is, but I absolutely love this version. My favorite Ave Maria by far.
Im a Soundgarden fan, and i love this. In music, the more you reject, the more you ignore, as in life, the more you don't love, the more you don't live.
I absolutely love this. I had it on casette. I lost it some time back. Thank you for posting this. I've searched for it a few times with no luck 'til now.
No one could've said it better! I am tired of hearing all these petty opinions "it's not Audioslave"... "it's not SoundGarden" .. OF COURSE IT'S NOT .. the man is an artist and he is evolving creatively which shows what a real artist he is - DEAL WITH IT... if he kept doing the same thing year after year - how boring and stagnant that would be - a slow death for sure. I give him a standing ovation! Bravo Chris!!
this sounds better on the cd...go get it...for a rock guy he really has a great voice...awesome version of a great song. play it loud when you get the cd...you'll cry, it's that good!!!
i luv his voice and the music is nooott gud with a classical orchestra behind him I think this would be one of the all time great moments in music history thats so I agree with you!
People under estimate rock singers.. Chris Cornell has a beatiful voice.. I love soundgarden and audiolsave. but this proves just how versatile he is.. I love it..love it.. love it..
exactly! I'm reminded of when Eric Clapton branched out in new directions, and the 'purests' and 'critics' had nothing good to say... TRUE artists grow and stretch, and learn, and become more well rounded...to repeat Diva's comment, DEAL WITH IT!! :)
Grunge fans ...we have now entered the HOLY ERA :) Avaaa Mariaaaa Audiooooo Slaveaaaa a ohh how bitter sweettt that i brokeeee uppppp the greatest rock banddddd since Soundgarden hehe :)
para todos!!! esa es la versión. no conocida como religiosa ni rockera, es solo el acople de las dos. por eso suena tan fuerte y a la vez tan baja. es la mejor voz...
i disagree, this is the only version of it ive heard that makes me feel it quite as much. perhaps this is because its my favourite singer and im biased, and im under no mistake that he isnt as good at singing it as trained opera singers. but for me, this is the only version i would want to listen to
A musician does not have to conform to a certain Genre. If it makes him happy, I say go for it. I am sick of "fans" telling bands they are a sell out if they do something different or popular. Soundgarden was Great, Audioslave is awesome. let the man sing. Hell, if wants to go on the Wiggles and sing Big Red Car, I say good for him.
I agree with maxmercury! Cornell is a credit to vocalization of any song! I would love for someone to rip his voice out of this audio track, and overlay it on a pure orchestral arrangement! I love Soundgarden, and Audioslave. I love everything Cornell. I don't like the "Beats" in the background! Happy holidays everyone!
@DrFundies So someone sings with passion and power and it's 'bad'? Odd assessment. I heard this song sung a number of different ways; it's really up to the vocalist to interpret it as they see fit.
Bracco, (from 5 years ago) I like your well thought out assessment of this piece. Having said that, leeds to this question. Where is the greatest version of this beautiful piece ? Who knows of a better rendition ? Please respond, any one?
training gives you knowledge of notes and the rhythms those notes are placed in. I trained in music for eight years and I in no way feel that I have to tell anyone how well something sounds to them. It's more or less ignorant to think that your opinion is better than someonelse's just because you are classically trained? The people who say rap is crap or that metal is dead should shut there faces and realize that when it comes to music, preference is defined by the individual.
Chris' voice is excellent. the background music/orchestra does suck though. Chris keeps growing as a musician. Haters can bite me. did you expect him to stay the same forever? are you still exactly the same as you were 20 years back?
i love this version, but the orchestration is weird. also, it would have been kick-ass-ier if he did it in another language, like german or italian. still rad though.
cont. Soundgarden and Audioslave does not work here. This version reminds me of a loud crowded room where someone is needing to shout to be heard. Im not religious, but I know that the original lyrics of this song is roughly a translation of the "Hail Mary" prayer, a very graceful, delicate meditation. This version is boisterous and proud. Chris Cornell, I loved your rendition of Billie Jean, and nearly your entire original repertoire, but this was a swing and miss, sorry.
I love Chris Cornell, he is a great singer, but this is not a good version of Ava Maria. If your going to cover Ave Maria by Schubert, I say either do the piece justice as it was originally intended to be performed, or, make the song your own. Cornell did neither here, he kept the same chord changes, melody, tempo, time signature, form, feel as the original composition, they just made it loud and aggressive with drums and synth strings. His loose, heavy drawl voice, which works great with
this man has got the most unbelievable voice for this song i have ever heard in my life
Christina Saccente Yours words....are perfect...so perfect milady...
Good lord that guy has some pipes. People don't give him enough credit for his vocal abilities! I've always loved his rendition of this beautiful tune.
When I watched him sing this song two days ago, live, and acoustic, it was so intense.. His voice echoed through my body...I love this man.
+Everywonlies He really sang this live? I am always asking, but he has never done it, you lucky person!
+AuntieCmoney Yes! It was flawless!! It gives me chills when I think about it! Lol
+Everywonlies Wow-I hope someone taped it and will post it here!
+AuntieCmoney the venue I was at didn't allow photography so I couldn't record... But you can type this song in, and see him do it live at the Walt Disney concert hall from this year:)
Great! Thanks!
Can’t listen to Chris sing this without crying 😢 Chris had the most beautiful voice. Touches deep into my soul 🕊 Thank you for sharing this beautiful video and this beautiful man voice 🙏🏽 Stay safe and take care of yourself and your family and God Bless Always 🙏🏽🎶🌹♥️
nobody has voice like him
One of the greatest voices of all time. My heart is broken for his wife, children, and friends. We were lucky they shared him with us for so many years. 😢
I HAVE to hear this every Christmas! As far as I'm concerned, Chris just nailed it, the emotion......
I was shocked to hear this at a wedding this weekend! I loved it and found out that it was Chris Cornell... wow what talent. It felt soulful and God honoring at church! How cool :-)
Bravo! His voice was in top form here. 1 of my fav Christmas songs, Chris sings like an angel. Gives me goosebumps!
my heart always drowned hearing him sing this...how can this GLOURIOS voice be now forever silenced in this horrible ravaged world..?
It’s so sad
dacasman It is indeed track 10. I have the same gold-colored CD and I once made a tape of just this track to play in my car--this was before I had a car which would play CD's:-). Would listen to it commuting 40 miles to downtown Houston. The time flew by and before I knew it I was at work. Took my granddaughter to hear Chris live for her 15th birthday. She's never forgotten that treat. Nor have I. He is absolutely a genius composer/performer.
This version is absolutely brilliant!! I believe that people who are hardcore fans of Soundgarden and Audioslave and don't like this have a hard time realizing that artists evolve, sadly the hardcore fans do not evolve.
when i was a kid my family would always play the album "a very special christmas 3" during christmas time and this song was track 10. i remember it so well even though it was about 12 years ago. now its so nostalgic hearing this. it brings chills down my spine.
Absolutely Beautiful Chris had the voice of an Angel. He was beautiful inside and out. R.I.P. Beautiful Keeper 🙏🏽🕊 One Day you’ll be singing in Heaven 🙏🏽♥️🌹♥️
I bought this cd when it came out. This is the most intense version of "Ave Maria" that I've heard and it's one of my favorite versions. Thank you for posting!
How absolutely beautiful if only he could have had Violinist David Garrett playing the violin 🎻He had the voice of an angel and David plays the violin 🎻 like an angel 👼There will never be a voice as beautiful as Chris again. Forever in my heart ♥️ The Keeper ♥️🌹♥️R.I.P. Chris 🙏🏽🕊
His energy and intensity always comes thru - no matter the song or genre.
My favorite version of this song.
The most tortured version I have ever heard - I LOVE it. Such emotion - not at all sterile like almost all church versions. I have no idea who this guy is, but I absolutely love this version. My favorite Ave Maria by far.
Totally love, love, love this rendition! Doesn't get any better. Keep rockin it, Chris.
Goodbye. Thank you for filling my life with so many beautiful songs.
Lovely. Thank you so much.
Merry Christmas to all. May we all find Peace in this World......
One Of the best version I've ever heard... This song totally emphasis Chris' voice!! AWESOME!!!
I've heard many versions of this song and I like this one the most! Great voice!
As always, my favorite Christmas Carol!
Is there anything more spiritual & magnificent than this wondrous man from the other planet 🌌 NO!
So awesome & touching 🌹💔
Never was a big fan of this song until Mr. Cornell "owned" it! His version gives me goosebumps. Well done, Chris, well done.
Natasha Shneider from Band Eleven,she die at age 53 I belive little over a year ago,and did a lot of arrengments and back up singing for Criss.
Oh Jesus, Chris' version of Ave Maria is great!!! He's the best!!!!
its the music, the feeling, the genral vibe he puts into this song. id agree that it is amazing
Im a Soundgarden fan, and i love this. In music, the more you reject, the more you ignore, as in life, the more you don't love, the more you don't live.
Man, be well wherever you are. I will be lighting your way in my prayers
RIP Chris and Natasha
bows down to the great one,..Chris Cornell! OMG! I love this song,and by Chris Cornell it CANNOT sound finer!!!
This is a master piece.....
I absolutely love this. I had it on casette. I lost it some time back. Thank you for posting this. I've searched for it a few times with no luck 'til now.
This sends chills down my spine, absolutely heavenly!!!
depression is the most profound evil
No one could've said it better! I am tired of hearing all these petty opinions "it's not Audioslave"... "it's not SoundGarden" .. OF COURSE IT'S NOT .. the man is an artist and he is evolving creatively which shows what a real artist he is - DEAL WITH IT... if he kept doing the same thing year after year - how boring and stagnant that would be - a slow death for sure. I give him a standing ovation! Bravo Chris!!
this sounds better on the cd...go get it...for a rock guy he really has a great voice...awesome version of a great song.
play it loud when you get the cd...you'll cry, it's that good!!!
i luv his voice and the music is nooott gud with a classical orchestra behind him I think this would be one of the all time great moments in music history thats so I agree with you!
me too every year i listen to it
People under estimate rock singers.. Chris Cornell has a beatiful voice.. I love soundgarden and audiolsave. but this proves just how versatile he is.. I love it..love it.. love it..
Beautiful!!
exactly! I'm reminded of when Eric Clapton branched out in new directions, and the 'purests' and 'critics' had nothing good to say... TRUE artists grow and stretch, and learn, and become more well rounded...to repeat Diva's comment, DEAL WITH IT!! :)
wow this is really different! i am a chris cornell fan but wow this is different. lol good on him
this should of been a sign of things to come for the great Seattle rocker =)
Big amen to that my friend, you are totally right.
Music drowning out his magnificent voice
Grunge fans ...we have now entered the HOLY ERA :)
Avaaa Mariaaaa
Audiooooo Slaveaaaa a
ohh how bitter sweettt that i brokeeee uppppp the greatest rock banddddd since Soundgarden hehe :)
Amazing
love it
para todos!!! esa es la versión. no conocida como religiosa ni rockera, es solo el acople de las dos. por eso suena tan fuerte y a la vez tan baja. es la mejor voz...
admirable!
i disagree, this is the only version of it ive heard that makes me feel it quite as much. perhaps this is because its my favourite singer and im biased, and im under no mistake that he isnt as good at singing it as trained opera singers. but for me, this is the only version i would want to listen to
I agree, David. The late, great Andre Previn arranged this and it's musically incredible. Like you, this is the ONLY version I want to hear.
Sorry....not David, but Mike!
you can right click on any of the songs of the list and then choose: "save target as"
Helemaal geweeeeldig...
i like it all pretty much.
가녀린 여성보컬만듣다가 크리스코넬 남자 목소리로 아베마리아들이니 진짜 멋있고 진짜 잘불렀어 이곡이 담긴 앨범이 크리스마스 컴필레이션 앨범으로만 나온걸로아는데 정규 히든트랙으로 라도 포함해서 나오면 좋겠네
thats why its so cool :D
Keyboards were by Natasha from ELEVEN, the sound was most likely ironic... RIP Natasha...
A musician does not have to conform to a certain Genre. If it makes him happy, I say go for it. I am sick of "fans" telling bands they are a sell out if they do something different or popular. Soundgarden was Great, Audioslave is awesome. let the man sing. Hell, if wants to go on the Wiggles and sing Big Red Car, I say good for him.
Wow!!!!!!
r.i.p
Крис лучший.
Bueatyful
go to google and search for: "index of chris cornell lost and found" and then click on the 1st link that appears and.. voila!
The music is Franz Schubert...Schneider arranged it.
Hell, I think it sounds great.
❤❤❤
I agree with maxmercury! Cornell is a credit to vocalization of any song! I would love for someone to rip his voice out of this audio track, and overlay it on a pure orchestral arrangement! I love Soundgarden, and Audioslave. I love everything Cornell. I don't like the "Beats" in the background! Happy holidays everyone!
Awe Moria?
@DrFundies So someone sings with passion and power and it's 'bad'? Odd assessment. I heard this song sung a number of different ways; it's really up to the vocalist to interpret it as they see fit.
He's done it (this song) better....
quiero ver un cover de esta canción.... quien se le mide?
Bracco, (from 5 years ago) I like your well thought out assessment of this piece. Having said that, leeds to this question. Where is the greatest version of this beautiful piece ? Who knows of a better rendition ? Please respond, any one?
Bingo!
Was this the first video posted on UA-cam? 15 years... Has it really been so long?
May Mary pray for us all.
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training gives you knowledge of notes and the rhythms those notes are placed in. I trained in music for eight years and I in no way feel that I have to tell anyone how well something sounds to them. It's more or less ignorant to think that your opinion is better than someonelse's just because you are classically trained? The people who say rap is crap or that metal is dead should shut there faces and realize that when it comes to music, preference is defined by the individual.
and how can i download it there
Nice, very spooky
Sorry, but to Agos 1425: Can you sing it at all? This song is notoriously difficult to sing. I for one am glad I have it in my collection.
Fuckin GREAT !!
Whom is Chris singing with?
i reakon
Chris' voice is excellent. the background music/orchestra does suck though. Chris keeps growing as a musician. Haters can bite me. did you expect him to stay the same forever? are you still exactly the same as you were 20 years back?
SORRY, CAN CHRIS SING THIS SONG ALIVE?
IS MORE EASY RECORDIND!! :-)
I LOVE HIS VOICE.
you could probably market shit, but put chris in the commercials, and it'd sell.
i love this version, but the orchestration is weird. also, it would have been kick-ass-ier if he did it in another language, like german or italian.
still rad though.
cont.
Soundgarden and Audioslave does not work here. This version reminds me of a loud crowded room where someone is needing to shout to be heard. Im not religious, but I know that the original lyrics of this song is roughly a translation of the "Hail Mary" prayer, a very graceful, delicate meditation. This version is boisterous and proud. Chris Cornell, I loved your rendition of Billie Jean, and nearly your entire original repertoire, but this was a swing and miss, sorry.
:'(
I love Chris Cornell, he is a great singer, but this is not a good version of Ava Maria. If your going to cover Ave Maria by Schubert, I say either do the piece justice as it was originally intended to be performed, or, make the song your own. Cornell did neither here, he kept the same chord changes, melody, tempo, time signature, form, feel as the original composition, they just made it loud and aggressive with drums and synth strings. His loose, heavy drawl voice, which works great with
this is teh worst crap i ever heard!