Hearing Soundgarden for the first time! Vocal Analysis of Chris Cornell and "Fell on Black Days" 

This song is a ballad. You have not yet heard Chris’s true vocal power.

It was a truly devastating day for rock fans when we lost Chris Cornell. He was such an unmatched talent.

Chris's voice was smooth as velvet when he wanted. Whiskey - rough when he wanted. Razor sharp when he wanted. Regardless of the manner in which he sang, he always sang with his soul. ❤

This song doesn't even scratch the surface of his range and talent. RIP Chris.

Chris was so good , his voice was like a warm blanket and the world is a little colder for its absence....

Watching people discover Chris Cornell's unique vocals is my new favorite thing. 🥰

"Say Hello 2 Heaven" is the song with his highest note -- his dynamics and acrobatics are rare in rock music.

As a vocalist I think you should listen to his AOL acoustic version of "Like a stone",you can hear a pure unadulterated example of his amazing voice. He really could do it all.

The duet you're wishing exists. It's from the project titled Temple of the Dog, and one song in particular "Hunger Strike"...it's a must listen. I really hope you read this.😊

I’ll never get tired of watching people who really understand singing hear Chris for the first time.

his voice is like golden sunlight on black fabric

Chris Cornell was a beautiful soul and his voice resonated that. His passing was more than tragic.

Chris is ICONIC (RIP). Chris also fronted AUDIOSLAVE. One hell of a rock band and one hell of a rock band name. 🤞✌️

His live cover of "Nothing compares to you" is iconic. He also did an incredible remake of "Billie Jean".

Watching you go to pause it to talk about the singing but stop because you have to hear more is gold for Cornell fans watching you, liked your reaction please do more Chris Cornell, i will definitely watch everyone of his songs you do.

Blow Up The Outside World showed unbelievable range. RIP Great One 🙏

yesss. finally. i'm a 90's girl. that doesn't only mean i like 90s but it also means i lived the best years of my life in 90s and Chris is an undying god for us. he's something else. he had little flames in his voice, little flares and glitters. very little sparkles yet unpretentious and simple, yet very intense and very unique to him and epic

“I can imagine a duet…” Oh, but it’s nothing you’d be able to imagine until you experience it 😊

Another awesome song and performance is Soundgarden "Outshined" one of my favorite Soundgarden songs and video!! Chris Cornell is a beautiful human being just like Eddie Vedder. And Temple Of The Dog," Hunger Strike" your going to love it!! Two beautiful front men singing duet together. Chris was one of Eddie's best friends. I love your reaction!! RIP Chris Cornell, FOREVER REMEMBERED AND NEVER EVER FORGOTTEN 💝😇🌹 😊💓🤘✌️

I miss Chris Cornell everyday. His talent was off the charts and he was a kind person too. Thanks for doing this. ♥️

I am still amazed how powerful and gentle he was able to use his voice from one to the other second. He could sing the same line 5 times over in a row with a different tone, changing the emphasis each time. Mind blowing stuff, thanks for reacting.

Many reactors to his live performances comment on his mouth being more closed than most singers. I honestly assumed you already did his cover of Prince's Nothing Compares to You. You definitely should. There is a live version of Temple of the Dog, the band with him and Eddie, doing Say Hello to Heaven which is awesome too.

His cover of "Nothing compares to you" is so laid-back and vulnerable at the same time. You need to hear it at least once before you die.

Chris Cornell was one of the great voices of our time. RIP Chris

You can't go wrong with anything by Chris Cornell.

When you explore his whole story.....it's a study of a lifetime battle with depression and unfortunately ended so tragically at a time in his life that makes it incomprehensible. RIP brother you fought the good fight.

Fantastic piece thank you. Chris was something special in this genre. It still hurts he is not here :( RIP Chris

Sinead O’Connor’s death got me to thinking about Chris’s cover of “Nothing Compares 2 U” and my god what a heartbreaking rendition. Both he and Sinead did versions of this song that are beautiful and painful and that leave me speechless. I hope they and Prince have found peace.

His live rendition of Nothing Compares 2 U on Howard Stern, not too long before he killed himself, is incredible. One of the greatest and most distinctive rock voices ever.

Chris has an incredible range. He can also go full Rob Halford with high octave screams as heard in Beyond the Wheel. And have incredible rasp and texture as you might hear in Slaves and Bulldozers. Then he can go smooth like you hear here. He also does brilliant covers of songs you wouldn’t normally expect (my personal favorite is Michael Jackson’s Billie Jean)

I have several favorite Chris Cornell songs. Audioslave’s “I am your Highway,” and “Like a Stone” are standouts and his solo “She’s Going to Change the World” probably my most favorite.

Chris Cornell is the greatest rock vocalist of his generation. His range and tone are just incomparable. He's got such a rich body of work - you need to check out Temple of the Dog, Audioslave - and of course his solo work.

I have never had any other singer reach places in my soul and yes I love how he could be warm soothing and then SCREAMING and CAN'T SAY ENOUGH. I AM SO HAPPY TO FIND THIS CHANNEL. CHRIS IS A GALAXY OF TALENT AND BEAUTY. LOVE YOU ALL FOR LOVING HIM

You can really appreciate Chris's voice with his acoustic live cover of Nothing Compares 2 U. Also with Audioslave from the early 2000's.

This song was always heavy, but after finding out about Cornell's long battle with depression, and knowing that this was him howling out the pain of it... man, this wrecks me every time I hear it now.

If I remember my high school years correctly, I recall an interview Chris Cornell did where he described training his voice into those higher (rock) registers by singing AC/DC covers. The fact that he could scream his way into that higher voice and still have such smoothness in the lower registers, that he could scream absolute monsters of heavy rock jams and also melt his way through the quietest acoustic ballad, has always amazed me. Truly one of the greatest voices in rock and roll. What a gift he had, and what a loss we all feel.

oh you are gonna love Hunger Strike whenever you finally get to listen to it. i get addicted to that song every couple of years. chris and eddie made such a perfect rock vocal duet

More Chris Cornell, please!

His solo stuff is amazing. I miss him so much. He’s is my favorite male singer’s voice.

Chris had a gift. And that gift affected millions of us. Thank you Chris for everything. And thank you for a great review. Chris and Eddie harmonizing on Hunger Strike.

Chris is my all-time fave. There is ligerally nothing he can’t do vocally - and his level of soul is abyssally deep.

More reactions to Chris Cornell is a must, I agree his voice was very smooth and effortless

I think Soudgarden's SLAVES AND BULLDOZERS is Chris' most incredible vocal performance, bar none. And that's saying a LOT.

This is my number one favorite Soundgarden song, excellent choice.

I love this song but also love, so much, Sunshower by Chris; that song makes me tear up ever time I hear it.

That was an outstanding reaction! And if that wasn’t a live performance video I would be shocked👊

He has the voice of an angel. Godspeed Chris...

It IS live . This is a re-recording of the studio version and has quite a few subtle differences that I, for one, like more than the studio version. To do a whole new version for a music video is incredible.

This is actually live, it was filmed and recorded in a studio for the single release, which is why it sounds so good! Those single shots of Chris singing to the camera or from below were done later I'm guessing, so they're not from the actual recorded performance (there's no mic in a lot of them) but who knows, being in that environment maybe helped him get in the zone, or maybe they actually did perform a take while those shots were being done! It's nice when people who know about this stuff get to have a good look at the technique that's going on

Beautiful reaction to the best singer of the Grunge movement: Chris Cornell (RIP). Many voices in one (I associate him with CCR's John Fogerty). Very emotional. Listen to his cover of Nothing compare 2 U by Princes. Thanks Beth!! Angelina Jordan's new EP is out (Old enough), take a walk there, it's incredible.

Great reaction! You will not be disappointed with Temple of the Dog! From the first notes of "Hunger Strike", I was hooked. Then, the vocals came in, and the astonishment came. Tears welledup many times throughout the song. The personal connection of the vocalists, and musicians, to the song come through so amazingly, but painfully. It's an experience you don't want to pass up, but I know that I need to be prepared for, now. As a singer, the vocal dynamics are what keep me coming back to Temple of the Dog. I was extremely fortunate to have a friend that received solo Chris Cornell tickets as a gift three times. Two were his bare bones shows, where it was just him and a type of portable phonograph that our music teachers used in the 70s. It was spellbinding! We got to hear personal interactions he had, and he showed that while he loved singing and playing guitar, he was uncomfortable with the reactions to his vocal abilities. He was just a regular guy who was capable of vocal gymnastics that thrilled, and awed the world. He is greatly missed. 💔🤘

that distinctive voice still gives me goosebumps. chris and chester is amazingly different, RIP guys...

A song that really captures Chris’s range is Reach Down by Temple of the Dog

Unlike a lot of music videos, this I think is live, it’s different than the studio version. Chris is just that good

Chris had the most powerful voice I've heard unreal vocals

This is just a taste of Chris Cornell's voice. Check out Soundgarden's "Outshined", Audioslave's "Tell Me How to Live," Temple of the Dog's "Say Hello to Heaven," and his cover of "Nothing Compares to you." His ability to go from honey-smooth to insane belting is unparalleled. Plus his songs hit deep. I often want to cry when I hear him sing.

Great reaction from a beautiful reactor ❤ (RIP) Chris…. We miss you 🫶🏻❤️🥲

His voice is like velvet. One of my favourite singers.

I miss him so much. One of my favorite Soundgarden songs.

Thanks for this review, one of my favorite songs, and one of my favorite reviews

Ah man … I miss Chris. Such a tragic loss. It’s always great to re-experience his music though.

I saw Chris solo in Copenhagen years ago. He had just been in Sweden and therefore had a cold (very haha). He still sang like a god anyhow. I'll never forget him singing Steel Rain; almost intimidatingly powerful.

I know you said that this song isn't live, but for this particular video (which you're reacting to) it is. Their music video for this song is literally just the band performing it live in a studio. But it's a fantastic rendition of it.

Congratulations. It only gets better. I love his vocals in “say hello to heaven”.

First, many congrats on hitting the 200k milestone…much deserved! 🎆🎉 300k+, here she comes! Soundgarden, Chris Cornell - hard to "beet"! Also - Remembering Randy Meisner - “Take It to the Limit” one more time…😢🙏🏻 And Tony Bennett - We will be remembering “The Shadow of Your Smile” 😢🙏🏻

Yes! That warm, rich,resonating hum underneath. He was so magnificent... I sobbed when he chose to leave us.

I love how you went to pause it and his falsetto made you pause to listen some more!! 😊❤️ He and his voice were beautiful.

this video is live!!! and its awesome

Chris Cornell had so much soul. Unbelievably talented vocalist. Also, I know you prefer live performances, but I’d like to suggest reacting to Type O Negative - Love You To Death, the official music video. Peter Steele’s voice was absolutely captivating and highly underrated in my opinion.

Chris Cornell was, and is... will always be amazing... and a booming sound of grunge

Was lucky enough to see Chris live on a solo tour in a small intimate setting. The power in his voice is insane. Such an incredible and influential musician.

Chris still makes me cry on seeing and hearing him with such a loss

You mentioned Chris Cornell with Eddie Vedder, but there are a number of live shows with Chris and Chester Bennington (Linkin Park) that are worth a look too (within this genre)

Chris is in the top 3 best rock singers of all time imo. In no order, you've got Chris Cornell, Freddie Mercury, Robert Plant. Just untouchable.

Chris' vocals are (were) so incredibly good. Every song that I have ever heard him sing draws you in with his utopian voice and you simply can't get enough. His voice is truly hypnotizing and all of his songs are incredible, but oh so short. His style is so wonderful and so unique. It is hard to recommend one song, but I love Chris while he was in Audioslave and really enjoy "Like A Stone". I think you would enjoy it also. Thank you Bethany for this analysis. I still wish I knew why his voice stirs me so, so much!

Great reaction/analysis as always, appreciate your insights 🤘🏼🔥🤪

My guess is "people" recommended you first try Hunger Strike (the "duet"). My favorite Temple of the Dog song is; Say Hello 2 Heaven. It's a tribute to his friend and singer of Mother Love Bone; Andy Wood.

New sub here. Chris Cornell was one of the greatest singers ever, alongside Freddie Mercury and Ronnie James Dio, in my opinion, of course. His work with Soundgarden, Audioslave, and his solo work are all terrific. I recommend Seasons and his version of Billie Jean.

I am just so honored to be able to live with the music that has been given to us since the 60's. So many amazing artists that are still with us and that have come and gone. I truly am blessed and cannot express my gratitude and thankfulness to all of them enough. I was born in 1965 and cut my teeth on Black Sabbath when I was like 7 yrs old. My uncle Joe(RIP) had Master of Reality & I asked him to play it again and again. I've been hooked on rock and metal ever since. Everyday I miss Chris, Layne, & Scott. There tunes will be with us forever "until the end of time" & beyond. 🤘💀🤘

Love this. I hope that after you listened to this you explored more Chris Cornell. There’s so much more to his voice!

In 1994, during the Superunknown tour, Chris Cornell injured his voice and Soundgarden had to cancel their tour for the first time. I believe this was recorded in 1995 after he came back from his vocal injury. The cause was massive over-singing from a long worldwide tour. It changed the quality in his voice a bit. There are pro shots of Soundgarden during the 1994 tour. Chris was in a league of his own, but despite near perfect technique, singing like this too much will hurt you over time no matter what if you don't give yourself enough rest.

Show Me How to Live by Audioslave really shows Chris' range.❤

Love the fact you are reviewing and enjoying Soundgarden/Chris Cornell. Welcome

i love the way you described his voice !!

If you liked Chris' singing, I can't recommend his solo album Euphoria Morning enough. Completely different from the grunge/hard rock style of Soundgarden. The entire album is outstanding, but When I'm Down and Disappearing One off of that album are absolute stunners that I'd love to see you react to.

Chris and Eddie might have similar lower register voices but Chris blows Vedder away, as he does most other singers, with his lyric screaming.

Love watching her reactions. Beautiful:-)

Such a big fan of sound garden. The genres you've been hitting lately! ❤

Chris is the lead singer for Audioslave and Temple of the dog also along with his many solo projects. You should listen to When I'm Down and his cover of Nothing Compares 2U. He had a 4 octave range and in my opinion there was no one better. He was one of the big 4 along with Layne Staley, Kurt Cobain and Eddie Vedder from Seattle. He is very missed.

This video was recorded live. Temple of the Dog "Say Hello to Heaven," Chris solo "Steel Rain," Soundgraden "Jesus Christ Pose." Show off more range.

He's inspired countless vocalists (myself included) for 30+ years. However, give a listen to some of his performances from later in his life. Especially, his acoustic performances. Astounding! Thanks for your review! Your particular understanding of music is much like my own. Cheers!

Some very creative song writting,adds to the overall song intensity. All words are so tight on the note.

This is actually one of his more subdued performances

Chris wasn't a great voice that came out of grunge. He was the voice that came out of grunge. Absolutely mesmerizing live.

He was amazing, he is one of those artists I wish I would have been able to see.

Both singers are amidst my loving voices; so enjoyable and moving !

If you want a true example of Chris's talent, you MUST hear "Say Hello To Heaven" by Temple of the Dog. It's the same album as "Hunger Strike" and showcases Chris's range. In my opinion, it's his best vocal performance.

RIP Sinead O'Connor Prince wrote Nothing Compares To You. Sinead had a hit with it. Chris Cornell covered it with just strings and turned in the most amazing emotional vocal performances ever. My wife says it's one of the saddest songs she's ever heard . 🔥🔥🔥

Why are all vocal analysis's so beautiful

Oh, my. Discovering Chris Cornell. What an epic journey it’s going to be to see and hear his phenomenal depth and range for the first time. He was a god. The world is so much dimmer now.