from Genius: Chris Cornell explains that “It’s a song about concentrating on the afterlife you would hope for, rather than the normal monotheistic approach: You work really hard all your life to be a good person and a moral persona and fair and generous, and then you go to hell anyway.”
@@999mazaimagine believing a god like that is good when over half of the current population would go to hell, and practically every human that’s ever lived would be there just for being born in the wrong time. One real fucked up god if you ask me 😭
Audioslave is what you could call a "supergroup" in a sense that it is a blend of band members from other successful bands coming together to make another legendary band.
That's it exactly. It's the band from Rage Against the Machine, and Chris Cornell was the lead singer from a grunge band named Soundgarden. Absolute genius vocalist. They had some great music!
So glad you finally found Chris Cornell. He was in Soundgarden (considered the godfather of grunge), Temple of the Dog (a tribute band dedicated to his friend Andrew Wood and made up of members of Soundgarden and Wood’s band Mother Love Bone), Audioslave (formed with the members of RATM after Zac left) and also some really great solo work. He put out about 14 albums in all and was known as “The Voice” by other famous rock singers. Soundgarden’s heavy riffs were the inspiration for Metallica’s “Enter Sandman.” My favorite songs of his include “Say Hello To Heaven” with Temple of the Dog - written as a personal tribute to Andrew Wood, the live performance of “When I’m Down,” Soundgarden’s songs “Spoonman,” “Blow Up the Outside World,” and “Fell On Black Days.” There are also audience recordings of a live performance of “Crawling” he did with Chester Bennington of Linkin Park - chilling, since they were friends and both committed suicide in 2017 just two months apart. I also highly recommend watching his covers of “Nothing Compares to You,” “Billie Jean,” and “Thank You.” You won’t be sorry!
One more thing: Tom Morello has an entertaining account of how Audioslave came to be and his first time meeting Chris Cornell in an interview he did with Howard Stern - highly recommended.
I'm so happy you are doing this! Chris Cornell is my absolute favorite. I'm still sad that he is gone. Seeing him live in an acoustic setting was pure magic! You should check out all of his projects; Audioslave, Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog, and his solo stuff. He was the greatest! 💙
Chris Cornell is the GOAT of rock singers. Audioslave has 3 members of Rage Against the Machine. Chris Cornell was the lead singer of Soundgarden and he has some great solo work. RIP Chris. He is so missed.Some of my favorite Audioslave songs are Show Mw How to Live, I am the Highway, Cochise and Like a Stone.
This song is the same song that I play when I'm sad, when I'm grieving, when I'm in love, when I'm chilling, when I'm contemplative, and even when I'm training or angry... It fits almost every situation, BUT, you need to just wave with the music, if you get too absorbed in the lyrics or the vocals/vocalist, your mind will guide you to dark places. This song is beautifully and poetically haunting, but equally terrifying, at least for me. When Chris was alive this song already had a dark meaning for me. But after his death, it's hard to listen to this song without linking it with what happened later... Contemplating in silence as you sink yourself further down into vices that you didn't want to, confused not only with your own life but with the life of those who are already dead, and with questions that although you'll eventually feel bound to ask, you'll never achieve a proper answer, thus becoming frustrated and angry, summarizing all of your internal paradoxes in a frequent habit of feeding this autophagic cycle as it spirals your life to a way where destruction becomes the only reasonable, believable and ethical alternative. It's a wild ride, but for me, it's inspirational at the very core. To listen to this song is to open yourself to feel whatever is troubling your mind, heart and soul, and in my case, to write about it with as much passion as the singer who sang it, and to sing it or your own creation with the same level of authenticity, power, devotion and emotion as this amazing artist did even on his darker days. ... It's really paradoxical, and dangerous, yet inspiring to listen to this song at the right time and moment. And that's why it's one of my favourite songs of all time. It gives me this sense of fragility but also power. It reminds me of my humanity and much more. But I won't deny that listening to this while in a bad state of mind could be either a cleansing ride of full rebirth or your last failed attempt to do so.
Audio Slave is three of the members of RATM with Chris Cornell as the lead singer .it was a time without Zach De la Roacha.chris was the singer for Soundgarden a grunge band that was very big during the 90s . Audio slave was not as political as RATM but there music definitely had a deep message and Chris is one of the greatest singers on rock in my opinion. He leans left in a christ like way but he seems to be agnostic and seeking answers.he died and left many heartbroken.
Oh ya! Dippin into some 90's Rock/Grunge!! Chris Cornell is one of my favorite vocalists! He was in quite a few different bands, including Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog, and a few others! He's definitely worth a deep dive!
I know you have recently discovered Johnny Cash’s music, he covered a song called Rusty Cage which was written by Chris Cornell for his band, Soundgarden. After Johnny died his son asked Chris Cornell to put some of his poetry to music. You Never Knew My Mind was one song he ended up recording.
Chris Cornell said "It's a song about concentrating on the afterlife you would hope for, rather than the normal monotheistic approach: You work really hard all your life to be a good person and a moral persona and fair and generous, and then you go to hell anyway."
This is one of the greatest rock singers in the history of the world bro. You should listen to Temple Of The Dog's "Hunger Strike", Soundgarden's "Black Hole Sun" and "Fell On Black Days", and Audioslave's "I Am The Highway", "Be Yourself" and "Cochise" just to get a taste of Chris Cornell shredding the wallpaper of your walls.
Chris Cornell is singing, he is a legend and sadly passed away, he is known from the grunge band soundgarden (black hole sun is a popular song from them)
You got it dude! It's Rage minus Zack plus Chris Cornell as singer. There was a time when this was a thing. Guns and Roses minus Axel plus Scott Wieland equals Velvet Revolver. This song! One of my favorites of all time! RIP Chris💜 gone way too soon.
Chris Cornell is a huge legend. He was the lead singer for Soundgarden as well as having a successful solo career. He's talking about an old man waiting to die and go to God's house. He and Chester Bennington were best pals and when Chris supposedly committed suicide,Chester did the same only a couple of minths later.
Chris was the lead singer of sound garden up until he left and joined Rage Against the Machine after Zach left, but then he left soon after, rejoined and they renamed it audioslave. He then left the band sometime in the 2010s after rage decided to reunite, but ended up ending his own life on tour with audioslave in 2017
Chris Cornell is amazing! He had an eclectic career from his time in the Grunge band Soungarden, the supergroup Temple of the Dog as they paid homage to a fallen friend, his solo career, and finally his time in Adioslave. He set the standard for many young artists for vocal clarity and emotion.
Audioslave was literally Rage Against the Machine band members but with Chris Cornell as lead singer. Chris Cornell was also the lead singer of Soundgarden and Temple of the Dog. One of the best voices of the 90’s
I have a take on the song and what it means for me. Chris Cornell was a tormented soul, who suffered with bouts of depression. I believe he was searching for something, something spiritual. I feel like he was talking about reading the Bible and searching for clarity and hope. If you go back and listen to everything again, you may see it that way too. I feel like “In your house” was him looking to what happens after death and if he could make it to heaven. It saddens me that he was so lost at times. He was such a sweet, intelligent guy and his talent was so amazing. I pray he’s resting in peace.
This is one of my fav ever… Chris Cornell was such a beautiful soul… miss him so much… his vocals graced several bands and individual endeavors .. losing him was honestly heartbreaking… Chris Cornell Forever…. 🖤🫶🏻🖤
You just explained holding in to meet on the other side and I looked at it vice versa which is what I love about how the lyrics are like poetry almost they can be viewed in so many ways. I love that
Ya know I've heard it said the ending of your days such regrets fall upon your heart of what you could of done or wish you wouldn't have done hence the regret so to me I feel you should love while you can. Give those you love the roses while you can pick them so you don't regret going wandering if they knew how much you loved them
I love the fact you're open to broadening your knowledge and love of music through your reactions. Long may it continue. The singer, Chris Cornell (RIP), was so prolific with his bands and solo work. He did a brilliant cover of Billie Jean you might want to check out.
Sound Garden, Audioslave, Tool, Perfect Circle, Alice In Chains, Stone Temple Pilots, Nirvana, Pantera, Linkin Park, just to name a few. All great bands, taking me back to my high school days. I know I’m missing a bunch! ❤
The beauty in this song is that We can give it the meaning that We want, but actually It's darker, he is waiting for Death. R.I.P Chris Cornell We miss you.
This song is about his self. And I said that right, not himsеlf, his SELF. He desperately wanted for that sense of self to return that he had lost long ago. He prayed and begged and tried all that he knew for that return until the day that he took his own life and shed his shell. This is what it is like to have depression. I wish he could have found a way back before it was too late. And not just for what the world lost but for his soul to be at peace and happiness.
Zach had left Rage and the remaining members were in search of a singer. Rick Rubin suggested Chris Cornell who had parted ways with his band Soundgarden. Together they recorded three albums. You might want to check out the song Cochise which was their first single. I don’t remember where I heard this so I am not sure if it’s true but I believe this video was filmed in Jimi Hendrix’s former residence.
I am looking forward to this! I love Chris Cornell’s voice! I miss him so much. I loved his music and his amazing voice. I have to wait 3 more hours to see him blow your mind with his vocals!!! Happy to see you checking this song out!! Also check him out in the Audioslave song “I am the highway” it is another really great tune.
Chris Cornell's voice is incomparable. I also like Audioslave's Show Me How to Live (the video is great) and Cochise. RIP Chris, you are truly singing with the angels now.
Chris might be one of the best voices ever. His own stuff...Euphoria Morning is a classic and still the best stuff he has done vocally. He can do it all.Legend
My favourite rock voice. Gone too soon. Rest in power Chris. You should check out some of his other projects since you enjoyed his voice. His rendition of Nothing Compares to You from Sirius FM is spell binding, Hunger Strike from Temple of the Dog and the obligatory Black Hole Sun from Soundgarden.
10:44 "And I sat in regret of all the things I've done, For all that I've blessed and all that I've wronged, In dreams until my death, I will wander on" -- That hits so hard. Sometimes regret is the one thing that can keep us going because of our recognizing how we've hurt others. Being divorced, there's so much I wish that I could have done differently. And, sometimes regret is the most humbling feeling we will experience. Now, I try to be a better person than I was in the past because I owe that to those who I have hurt.
Chris Cornell wrote some pretty dark songs as the singer/ guitarist of Soundgarden ('The day I tried to live' ... 'Pretty noose') and when he joined Audioslave in 2002, this track from their debut album was another dark tune that became their biggest hit... He had just gotten out of rehab and out his first marriage when this record came out (He remarried and had kids again)... Tragically, Chris Cornell took his own life in 2017 after a Soundgarden show. Audioslave was a hard rock band, consisting of 3 (of 4) members of Rage Against the Machine (after vocalist Zack de La Rocha left the band in 2001) - Tom Morello (guitar), Timmy C (bass) and Brad Wilk (drums) wanted to carry on but in a new band... They approached singer Chris Cornell about auditioning... he only asked that his lyrics would not be political. The debut album from Audioslave was a kick that the rock scene needed in '02 as the songs 'Cochise'... 'Show me how to live' ... 'I am the highway' and 'Like a stone' became MTV and radio singles... the album sold 3x platinum. Audioslave returned in 2004 w/ the 2nd album 'Out of exile'... it went platinum. However, Chris Cornell opted to bail on Audioslave in 2006 after the 3rd album 'Revelations'... and returned to his solo career. Cornell reunited w/ Soundgarden in 2012 for their last album 'King Animal'... his death in 2017 ended the possibility of another Audioslave record 😪
Another label that's given to bands that merge established successful artists are also called super groups. Like when Joey Jordison (drummer for Slipknot) stepped in for Lars Ulrich (Metallica) played a show last minute with them, and no one missed Lars lol cuz Joey R.I.P. was a monster. Temple Of The Dog is another good colab Chris Cornell did with another Legendary vocalist Eddie Vedder it's definately worth a listen.
🙋🏼♂️ 🇬🇧 what a voice . One of the best of the last .. no , one of the best ever . Chris Cornell a beautiful yet troubled soul . Missed by so , so many . RIP 🙏🏻 .... day 10 asking BP .. Cab Calloway , Jumpin' Jive , PLEASE !!! ☺️ ( i won't stop asking !! 😁 )
Cornell’s vocals with Rage’s musical stylings. Loved Audioslave, sadly slept on by gatekeepers and dubbed “Rage Against the Soundgarden”. Like a Stone is hauntingly beautiful. Such a shame that we never got the fourth album. RIP Chris Cornell.
Soundgarden - Black Hole Sun The rabbit hole just keeps getting bigger for you. So Rage led you to Audioslave and now audioslave will lead you to Soundgarden.
One of my all time favorite songs and i am the highway . I could listen to Chris cornell sing literally anything. His acoustic cover of billie Jean is absolutely amazing
Definetly go down Chris Cornell rabbit hole. You wont be disappointed! Soundgarden, Audioslave, Temple of the Dog and his solo projects. Chris is and will always be the GOAT. Gone too soon and makes me emotional every time I hear one of his songs. 💔
Chris was my son’s favorite. He was singing this song Karaoke when right after found out he had passed. I got that devastating text. Someone recorded my son a different night, he learned to sing a lot from Chris. Marcus Metz “Like a Stone” for anyone that’s at all curious. RIP Chris. Gone way too soon. 😢 Edit: I know this isn’t about my son. Someone mentioned how Chris influenced many with his powerful singing style. No wonder he was my son’s favorite as I’m sure he sits high with many his age and beyond. Powerful and so full of emotion.
OK, Marcus needs to get his ass out there. Go to The Voice or something. Do something with that voice... not Like a Stone because he sounds SO similar to Chris he'd get knocked for not "making it his own." if that makes sense. I watched several times to see if he was lip syncing because it's that close. Do a male version of a P!nk ot Adele or Sia song with that voice and put it in front of the right people and he will SLAY. Hell of a voice. I can't believe he has so few videos and views. Tell him to record and upload more ASAP please.
@@sahreeyurblu actually he does an Adele song if you look at his channel. He also sings a lot more Cornel songs and plays guitar. He did try out for American Idol years ago and didn’t make it. I’ll show him what you wrote and see if it inspires him. He lives about an hour from Seattle (small town maybe that’s why so low of views?) so he is close to where it all happened with Chris! 😄 That is so nice of you, by the way.
@@carlahelin5203 Idol unfortunately became more about the show and the sob stories than the talent. They pick the stories, not the voices. He's got an incredible voice. He should keep putting it out there. 🙌
Chris Cornell (lead singer) is a legend in his own time, he was also Soundgarden lead singer as well as Temple of the dog and also had a solo career, he is the goat of alternative rock. He has had a lot of top singles. You should check him out more, he is well known for his range of vocals.
I’m trying to imagine hearing this for the first time and love watching your reaction. Chris Cornell was next level. I still can’t believe he is gone and how it all played out. Thought he was gonna be one of the few super talented artists from the grunge era that would still be with us. He went on to do so much and still mental illness won out in the end. 😔 Soundgarden, Audioslave, Temple of the Dog, his solo career…. Such a massively talented human being. Worth a deep dive 💯 Love watching your take on all the songs and artists that mean so much to me.
Good God, you're dipping your toes into Chris Cornell. I'm here for it. It blows my mind that Chris always shone the brightest. Even when in a band of superstars, he's always stands out. RIP Check out his Billy Jean cover, or his Nothing Compares 2 U cover.
My favorite audioslave song is doesn't remind me. He's got so many bad memories that he only thinks about what doesn't remind him of the pain. That chorus always hits me. Things that i loved, things I've lost, things i held sacred that I've dropped. I won't lie no more you can bet. I don't wanna learn what i need to forget. It almost seems like he's growing weary from the struggle.
Beautiful reaction!! Because you've mentioned on many occasions that you grew up in a religious home, I was hoping you'd catch on to the meaning early on in the song. I just wanna highlight a couple of the lyrics for you. I think this will help put the puzzle pieces together for you... 1) -"In a room full of emptiness by a freeway I was lost in the pages of a book full of death. Reading how we'll die alone and if we're good we'll lay to rest anywhere we want to go".... The book full of death is The Bible. Musicians spend a lot of time on the road sleeping in Motel/Hotel rooms. What's in the nightstand drawer of every motel/hotel room... the Bible.🤷♀ 2)-."In your house, I long to be. Room by room, patiently, I'll wait for you there like a stone"... Chris was referencing part of John 14:1-3... "In my Father's house there are many rooms".😉 Anyway, just wanted to share that little bit with you. Now that we've all shared so much about the song and Chris with you... I hope you get the chance to listen/rewatch this song. I personally would love to see you react to it a second time now you're armed with some of the background info to the song and the legend that is Chris Cornell!😊 Peace and light...✌💞
Dang took you long enough to catch up to Harry Potter - Sorcerer's Stone, Grey/Gray Jedi, inner child powers. Just imagine the feelings of a young boy feeling trapt with a deep knowing he is a wizard.
There's no one else like Chris. One of my favorites is "Black Hole Sun", but his solo acoustic version (link below). Rest In Paradise, Chris Cornell. Thanks for this great reaction. ✌💙✌ Black Hole Sun (acoustic solo) -- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Ts7dTQhg0RY.html
The singer is Chris Cornell of Soundgarden(all time 90s band & considered to be on the Mt. Rushmore of "Grunge Rock" along side Pearl Jam, Nirvana & Alice in Chains). Rage & Soundgarden each had broken up around the same time and Audioslave was formed by the members Rage & Chris. If you haven't listened to Soundgarden I HIGHLY recommend you do a reaction to some of their music.
So much of the music, regardless of which band or his solo music, is timeless. It’s been over 20 years since this was released but it’s still so very relevant. That’s Chris Cornell and the people he chose to do music with and they chose to do music with him. They all made music magic.
Chris Cornell and Pearl Jam’s lead singer Eddie Vedder were in a group called temple of the dog and their voices are great together. Hunger strikes is a very good song and worth the listen.
Gotta get Soundgarden rolling too!! Chris Cornell is my favorite vocalist from the grunge era. Try Blow Up the Outside World, Outshined, Slaves and Bulldozers, or Rusty Cage. All are excellent!
I keep coming back to this channel, to relive my childhood hahahaa. Keep going, I'll keep coming back! Love this band! HIs voice is honey, his lyrics are poems.
I always interpreted this song to be one of longing. A longing for rest and peace. To be in heaven away from all your troubles, but to be waiting for those you love and until that day comes continuing to wander on trying to do your best to be a good person and ultimately find your way to your eternal peace. Just my take. Chris had an incredible voice and presence. One of my favorite male vocalists.
I saw Chris Cornell when he was touring w Linkin Park (I think it was like 10-12 shows) and he sang with Chester Bennington Crawling. It was the most beautiful thing ever. I saw Chris Cornell in one of the last shows Soundgarden did before they broke up (Lollapalooza 99 w Rage, The Ramones, Psychotica and Metallica) Really a phenomenal career ole Chris Cornell has had
Dip your toes into the greatest rock vocalist of the last 20 years, and the best rock band in the last 15 years. You can hear Chris's vocals in full effect on "Cochise", "Hunger Strike", or "Welcome to Heaven." Chris Cornell was in 3 bands and had a couple solo albums too. His covers of Prince's "Nothing Compares 2 U" and Micheal Jackson's "Billie Jean" are top-notch covers.
