omg he is a legend alive,temple of the dog soundgarden but over all audioslave is my favourite band of my life chris is my idol, like a man like a father like a god :), he inspires me in the music world, i saw them in palacio de los deportes in mexico city, he is my idol i want to be like him, also his personality XDDD audioslave rulz for ever and ever even they broke up T_T so sad i cried but anyways.
I never said he wasn't allowed to release this; I just believe he is a huge tool for doing this now. I would accept it if he never said "I want to put my original image on my new stuff because it is just as good" and he also said he was doing heroic things because of this. It's a bunch of BS.
Clarification: Most musicians usually feel that way about their own work. Sometimes they don't, and in those cases they are usually honest enough to admit it. I think Chris is one of those musicians, just from his long music career, so I think it's safe to say that he is satisfied and thinks it honestly is as good as it his stuff before.
It's in another interview where he mentions heroic. I understand most musicians feel that way, but it's just dumb for him to think Part of Me is in the same category as anything from Temple of the Dogs or soundgarden.
Chris, Just in case you ever read this yourself I just thought of a wacky question for you. If you could be cloned to be in 3 places at once would you be happy to have never left soundgarden, never left audioslave and still had a solo career?
Maybe you were not aware how huge the reunion concert was. And what musician wouldn't want to play with the likes of Jimmy Page in one of the greatest rock bands of all time?
it would be kind of a down grade to what he is doing now, Zep is waaaaaaaaaay past their prime. They're too old for CC to have to try and revive, and if not revive then what is the point of doing it? It would just be a big waste of time.
Chris Cornell was awsome in Audioslave. It always sucks when an artist leaves a great band. But he also does very good on his own. I thought his single for Casino Royale was brilliant.
hmm i disagree, i actually prefer his older stuff even with soundgarden, but leaving audioslave was a bad mistake!! but i guess everybody has different tastes
I haven't heard any of Chris Cornell's solo stuff but it can't be as bad as certain people make it out to be. And besides, he wrote some of the best rock songs of his time.
his first two solo albums (euphoria morning and carry on) are utterly brilliant. his newest stuff that i heard on his myspace... sucks... trust me the brand new stuff is no good
wow, ur just a little fanboy and no he is not a god in human form or any kind of god at all...he's a band killing stuck up douschbag...at least spoonman455 has the right idea
Gimme a name of a singer who can match him in the same genre? Everything that Spoonman455 says below is concerned with Cornell's fashion. Soundgarden were amazing and still are amazing. Reinvention is the name of the game with the grunge era bands. I don't know anyone who thinks of Audioslave as just Cornell. Im a massive fan of RATM and give dues to all the old bandmates playing in there. Spoonman's just pissed off that Cornell cleaned up. Why is that?
You're just pissed because Chris is successful. I bet you are one of those people who will love a band (or in this case, a person) until they hit big success then just hate him just because more popular. Besides, he has every right to be "stuck up" (as you put it). I bet you haven't gone through half the shit he has just to making something you really want to do to make it successful.
but from what ive read (unless this has changed) rage doesnt plan on recording again...they're just touring and where im from...they dont come around here so that does nothing for me...as for cornells new stuff...ill just have to wait and see
they were my faav. band as well.. although look at all the videos of them live. Chris was struggling constantly to sing any audioslave song.. He just cant do it live anymore..Those songs are hard to sing...Thats the one reason they broke up cuz he just diidnt want to trash his voice..Also i dont think he got along with the rest of the band..They saw things differently musically....I think Chris Cornell is making the same mistake as Rob Thomas....with his career
even though like a stone is about a old man dying, i think it is one of the best love songs ever written. Chris's songs are so open to interpretation , his vocals are so heart felt, you just cant top it. xx
This guy is one of the best rock vocalists to ever walk the earth. I really don't care how good or bad the album is, he can carry just about any song with that voice of his.
i am very impresd about this guy ,he is walking throw the thin door where there is hardly space for one,that is the true way reserved only for the holy ones
They say you get wiser & all that other shite with age. Not so sure thats the case with Cornell. His better days are long gone, his musical talent is fading. I loved this guy but now im saddend and reminded of a clothing model when lookin at him. I wont lose all faith yet. Maybe he'll get his shit together & come out with something new & improved. Hope so cause hes a very gifted & talented man. If not then hopefully I can get over that voice & move on to better artists.
That IS the case of Chris!! Okay, Carry on was not exactly what we expected but it was good! And he's still making great music but I think he should have never left Audioslave!!
this is exactly the problem with the music world today: the kind of people who gave this comment a thumbs down, and people who think chris cornell is audioslave. his real musical genious was in soundgarden, one of the greatest, most original and influential bands to ever live. Then he went soft and cut his hair and stopped wearing ripped-jeans shorts and bought the new designer clothes and jelled his hair just life everyone else. Fuck you chris cornell.
You're getting thumbs down because time, like Cornell is everchanging and you got too caught up in a mind riot to notice. The vulgarity convinces everyone that your just a jackass who shuns Cornell for being himself, the God, who kept writing completely different albums. This is the quality you loved so long as it fell into a 10yr timeline of your life. Good job disrespecting other youtube users while listening to a portion of God's legacy. You jackass.
"candles burning yesterday, somebody's best friend died. ah im caught in a mind riot"
Chris is dead to me and it hurts to watch...don't disrespect those lyrics.
And do you really think i care about people agreeing with me? Getting people to thumbs up you on youtube is the equivalent of playing music simply so people will like it. I said what needs to be said and though i respect Chris Cornell im disappointed in the direction hes choosing.
This is the point im trying to make, you're a Soundgarden fan and not a Chris Cornell fan. That type of music that you could relate to and have wonderful flashbacks has gone. You have no ground's to criticize the direction Cornell is taking because A) he is better than both of us B) It's his music and he does what he wants, if you dont like his music you don't have to listen to it. But then you log on youtube and start cursing Chris Cornell, people flip a shit, and then you wonder why.
God's legacy? -looks like holy water has rusted you. "Whatsoever Ive feared has come to life Whatsoever Ive fought off became my life Just when everyday seemed to greet me with a smile Sunspots have faded... Whomsoever Ive cured Ive sickened now Whomsoever Ive cradled Ive put you down... Im only faking when I get it right Cause I fell on black days... I sure don't mind a change But I fell on black days How would I know That this could be my fate?" Please, please read those lyrics carefully
you know spoonman is allittle right, i mean soundgarden is nothing whitout chris so really whitout soundgarden (one of the greastest band ever) audioslave would be nothing
I love Chris Cornell but unfortunately, his last solo album was complete shite. I hope that his next album (solo or with a new band) is better than this, because he is waayyyy better than this.
Is it me or does Chris have a accent? I know he's white but it sounds like he's from South America or something. Im i right or what. Still love his voice!!!
His writing is very interesting, however, I never understand what the hell he is talking about. I would love to hear him explain what the songs mean.
PhillipOrion 2 days ago
his forehead is huge
skydog69zoso 3 months ago
He seems lost all te time!But he is still hot!
grungymiau 6 months ago
I had no idea until today that Chris Cornell was such an attractive man! Oh yum!
oruamo5 9 months ago
I CANT PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT HES SAYING HES TOO HOTT!!!!
shneakyshlala 1 year ago 3
Chris is f'n amazing & hot, so glad we were blessed with his talent. sure wish i had a uterus cuz id luv 2 have his baby up in it !*!*!*!*!
fun4udude 1 year ago
@fun4udude faggot
fritosss93 1 year ago
t('~'t to the five dumb asses who didn't like this
teenytinyapple 1 year ago
omg he is a legend alive,temple of the dog soundgarden but over all audioslave is my favourite band of my life chris is my idol, like a man like a father like a god :), he inspires me in the music world, i saw them in palacio de los deportes in mexico city, he is my idol i want to be like him, also his personality XDDD audioslave rulz for ever and ever even they broke up T_T so sad i cried but anyways.
dfs1989 2 years ago 5
his hair is awesome!! hope he gets that hair style again!!
ssaw3008 2 years ago 4
i like his longer hair better
CapitainHiTop 2 years ago
@CapitainHiTop Yeah thats when he had a lot of power to his singing. Example Jesus Christ Pose
HBKShowstopper26 1 year ago
ahhhh my hero
twilightsubdivisions 2 years ago 2
this dude is my idol
funlivelife 2 years ago 3
I used to love this dude until he started this pop shit.
Then again, you have to respect somebody for trying out new things.
Then again...there is a difference between trying out new things and actually releasing them.
I bet younger Chris would kick this guys ass who is talking.
FourtyNinerFan89 2 years ago
Why isn't he allowed to release them? What difference would that make?
IMFagentSamFisher 2 years ago
I never said he wasn't allowed to release this; I just believe he is a huge tool for doing this now. I would accept it if he never said "I want to put my original image on my new stuff because it is just as good" and he also said he was doing heroic things because of this. It's a bunch of BS.
FourtyNinerFan89 2 years ago
Fair enough, but he probably believes it is as good. Most musicians do feel that way.
I didn't hear him say that heroic bit, though if he did, that would be egotistical of him.
IMFagentSamFisher 2 years ago
Clarification: Most musicians usually feel that way about their own work. Sometimes they don't, and in those cases they are usually honest enough to admit it. I think Chris is one of those musicians, just from his long music career, so I think it's safe to say that he is satisfied and thinks it honestly is as good as it his stuff before.
IMFagentSamFisher 2 years ago
It's in another interview where he mentions heroic. I understand most musicians feel that way, but it's just dumb for him to think Part of Me is in the same category as anything from Temple of the Dogs or soundgarden.
FourtyNinerFan89 2 years ago
that hes making bad music!! thats ashaming!! and whe are not saying he is not allowed! but it sucks that hes making pop!!
ssaw3008 2 years ago
Amen to that!!
ssaw3008 2 years ago
He is great and I think it would be better alone to be a better singer/songwriter.
MyFallingApples 2 years ago
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Celebrities on YouTube need to just STFU. What a gasbag.
kern0099 2 years ago
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He accentuates his "O"s the same way Lars Ulrich does. It's fucking annoying. It makes me think he's full of shit when he's not.
Just thought I'd share that with the world.
Ninjamonkey767 2 years ago
Why does that even matter?
segerocker 2 years ago
Chris, Just in case you ever read this yourself I just thought of a wacky question for you. If you could be cloned to be in 3 places at once would you be happy to have never left soundgarden, never left audioslave and still had a solo career?
rokridge 2 years ago
He is 44 wtf
Greenday494 2 years ago
damn , he has an awesome tan
salashaska223 2 years ago 2
wow he looks good for his age, i would even believe him when he said he's 32 lol, very handsome man.
xkxixexrxax 2 years ago 15
i hope he sings for velvet revolver chris cornell fucking rocks
Assassin0798 2 years ago
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I hope he snaps under the weight of his bullshit
aquaria1029 3 years ago
This guy is the man. His music kicks serious ass.
cherylynn2005 3 years ago 2
chris cornell is an amazing musician, i have a vast amount of respect for that man.
zombieflayer666 3 years ago 15
everyone does, the guy is the new King of Rock and Roll
salashaska223 3 years ago 3
He is being considered to replace Robert Plant if Zeppelin decides to go through with there reunion tour.
NateDawg80126 3 years ago
NOBODY CAN REPLACE ROBERT PLANT.
AAWXXDD 3 years ago
he has too much going on to consider doing a crappy zep tour.
bibby42 3 years ago
Maybe you were not aware how huge the reunion concert was. And what musician wouldn't want to play with the likes of Jimmy Page in one of the greatest rock bands of all time?
NateDawg80126 3 years ago
it would be kind of a down grade to what he is doing now, Zep is waaaaaaaaaay past their prime. They're too old for CC to have to try and revive, and if not revive then what is the point of doing it? It would just be a big waste of time.
bibby42 3 years ago
Chris Cornell was awsome in Audioslave. It always sucks when an artist leaves a great band. But he also does very good on his own. I thought his single for Casino Royale was brilliant.
cherylynn2005 3 years ago
shouldn't have left Audioslave...
XArmTheHomelessX 3 years ago 4
Could they still return? After all those fights?
educassiano 3 years ago 4
fights?
illidanwashere772 3 years ago
Hmm, yeah, actually, not fights, more like missunderstandings between Chris and the RATM crew.
educassiano 3 years ago
so fights
rad886655 2 years ago
yes he should have. it was a great band, but hes capable of so much more.
zombieflayer666 3 years ago
shouldnt have left soundgarden...
badgersfan257 3 years ago
I think was a good decision quit Audioslave , I prefer his solo career .
godzuki444 3 years ago
hmm i disagree, i actually prefer his older stuff even with soundgarden, but leaving audioslave was a bad mistake!! but i guess everybody has different tastes
BrianGackowitch 3 years ago 5
I haven't heard any of Chris Cornell's solo stuff but it can't be as bad as certain people make it out to be. And besides, he wrote some of the best rock songs of his time.
robswartzer 3 years ago 2
his first two solo albums (euphoria morning and carry on) are utterly brilliant. his newest stuff that i heard on his myspace... sucks... trust me the brand new stuff is no good
carbchewer 3 years ago
He looks purdy
RhondaRenee80 3 years ago 2
He does not look 43. Its amazing!
TahoeVista 3 years ago
i thought he was 32 lol
nemac23 3 years ago
actually if you saw him when he was younger you'd say he looks older now.
JoeSidhu 3 years ago
thats a given..
nemac23 3 years ago 2
wow this guys a fuckin stuck up douschebag
Gustav1991 3 years ago
Hush ... the MAN is talking! He can be whatever he wants to be. A GOD IN HUMAN FORM!
TahoeVista 3 years ago
wow, ur just a little fanboy and no he is not a god in human form or any kind of god at all...he's a band killing stuck up douschbag...at least spoonman455 has the right idea
Gustav1991 3 years ago
Gimme a name of a singer who can match him in the same genre? Everything that Spoonman455 says below is concerned with Cornell's fashion. Soundgarden were amazing and still are amazing. Reinvention is the name of the game with the grunge era bands. I don't know anyone who thinks of Audioslave as just Cornell. Im a massive fan of RATM and give dues to all the old bandmates playing in there. Spoonman's just pissed off that Cornell cleaned up. Why is that?
TahoeVista 3 years ago
My 3rd party opinion is that TahoeVista is right and that Gustav1991 is wrong.
incessantmace 3 years ago
You're just pissed because Chris is successful. I bet you are one of those people who will love a band (or in this case, a person) until they hit big success then just hate him just because more popular. Besides, he has every right to be "stuck up" (as you put it). I bet you haven't gone through half the shit he has just to making something you really want to do to make it successful.
u1cant2fix3stupid 3 years ago 2
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no, im pissed cuz audioslave was my favorite band and he decided to destroy something great...
Gustav1991 3 years ago
who care rage is back now and from wat i have read new chris cornell album going kick ass
Thewilltodeath576 3 years ago 2
but from what ive read (unless this has changed) rage doesnt plan on recording again...they're just touring and where im from...they dont come around here so that does nothing for me...as for cornells new stuff...ill just have to wait and see
Gustav1991 3 years ago 2
well bands are always like that oh were together but we wont record there going to in the next couple of years have u heard chris's new songs
Thewilltodeath576 3 years ago
they were my faav. band as well.. although look at all the videos of them live. Chris was struggling constantly to sing any audioslave song.. He just cant do it live anymore..Those songs are hard to sing...Thats the one reason they broke up cuz he just diidnt want to trash his voice..Also i dont think he got along with the rest of the band..They saw things differently musically....I think Chris Cornell is making the same mistake as Rob Thomas....with his career
milesdj2 3 years ago 4
Thank you! I agree with everything you just said!
Gustav1991 3 years ago
he destroyed nuthing u dike!
Patnaude49 3 years ago
I have to agree, I like his audioslave music better than his solo music, but hes still a good artist
Nicorette1234 3 years ago
has and always will be
FunkMastaMegaFlex 3 years ago
Man do I miss the Soundgarden days! O well...
nightsoldier1112 3 years ago 4
Chris is aewsome!
MannyGrizzly 3 years ago
even though like a stone is about a old man dying, i think it is one of the best love songs ever written. Chris's songs are so open to interpretation , his vocals are so heart felt, you just cant top it. xx
pom257 3 years ago
This guy is one of the best rock vocalists to ever walk the earth. I really don't care how good or bad the album is, he can carry just about any song with that voice of his.
nadia2004 4 years ago 5
i am very impresd about this guy ,he is walking throw the thin door where there is hardly space for one,that is the true way reserved only for the holy ones
amaizing a real king
obelinski 4 years ago 3
he's definately mellowed but that happens. all that creativity in play for years has to weigh the heart and touring exhaustion
jeremey7cross 4 years ago
They say you get wiser & all that other shite with age. Not so sure thats the case with Cornell. His better days are long gone, his musical talent is fading. I loved this guy but now im saddend and reminded of a clothing model when lookin at him. I wont lose all faith yet. Maybe he'll get his shit together & come out with something new & improved. Hope so cause hes a very gifted & talented man. If not then hopefully I can get over that voice & move on to better artists.
tayejay18 4 years ago
That IS the case of Chris!! Okay, Carry on was not exactly what we expected but it was good! And he's still making great music but I think he should have never left Audioslave!!
Audioslave3 4 years ago
Fuck Audioslave.
He should of never left Soundgarden. They could of ruled the (musical) world!
JoeSidhu 4 years ago
Period!
aenox 4 years ago
this is exactly the problem with the music world today: the kind of people who gave this comment a thumbs down, and people who think chris cornell is audioslave. his real musical genious was in soundgarden, one of the greatest, most original and influential bands to ever live. Then he went soft and cut his hair and stopped wearing ripped-jeans shorts and bought the new designer clothes and jelled his hair just life everyone else. Fuck you chris cornell.
long live soundgarden
Spoonman455 3 years ago
You're getting thumbs down because time, like Cornell is everchanging and you got too caught up in a mind riot to notice. The vulgarity convinces everyone that your just a jackass who shuns Cornell for being himself, the God, who kept writing completely different albums. This is the quality you loved so long as it fell into a 10yr timeline of your life. Good job disrespecting other youtube users while listening to a portion of God's legacy. You jackass.
incessantmace 3 years ago
"candles burning yesterday, somebody's best friend died. ah im caught in a mind riot"
Chris is dead to me and it hurts to watch...don't disrespect those lyrics.
And do you really think i care about people agreeing with me? Getting people to thumbs up you on youtube is the equivalent of playing music simply so people will like it. I said what needs to be said and though i respect Chris Cornell im disappointed in the direction hes choosing.
Spoonman455 3 years ago
This is the point im trying to make, you're a Soundgarden fan and not a Chris Cornell fan. That type of music that you could relate to and have wonderful flashbacks has gone. You have no ground's to criticize the direction Cornell is taking because A) he is better than both of us B) It's his music and he does what he wants, if you dont like his music you don't have to listen to it. But then you log on youtube and start cursing Chris Cornell, people flip a shit, and then you wonder why.
incessantmace 3 years ago
Spoonman455 3 years ago
you know spoonman is allittle right, i mean soundgarden is nothing whitout chris so really whitout soundgarden (one of the greastest band ever) audioslave would be nothing
combo360 3 years ago 3
The way he talks is sexy.
catrocks89 4 years ago 5
ya, he may be 43 right now, but he looks like late 20's at the oldest
MisterT68 4 years ago 4
I love Chris Cornell but unfortunately, his last solo album was complete shite. I hope that his next album (solo or with a new band) is better than this, because he is waayyyy better than this.
6shadow6lord6 4 years ago
I consider him one of the most talented musicians!
Batment 4 years ago
Chris Cornell is the GREATEST!!!
ccsunshower 4 years ago 2
His cover of Billie Jean was aswsome
threat20 4 years ago 2
32??? wtf??? that's more than 10 yrs away from his real age???
FullMetalAngel182 4 years ago
I think hes jokingly saying hes been playing since he was a baby or just a joke. But if u didnt know he was 42 or 43 you'd think he was 32.
tayejay18 4 years ago
Chris Cornells peak was in .. infinity! :)
GeorgVanHalen 4 years ago
chris is the best vocalist in the history of hard rock
rokridge 4 years ago 3
He is God.
1kydde2 4 years ago 2
Is it me or does Chris have a accent? I know he's white but it sounds like he's from South America or something. Im i right or what. Still love his voice!!!
slickcross 4 years ago
I love this man.
IShitOnYourGod 4 years ago 2
He's got a warm, sexy voice..
I think Chris is very downtoearth..I love him..:)
Was on his show two nights ago..Loved it..^^
temporarydive 4 years ago 3
His voice is so comfortable listening to!
Thanks for posting:)
tinaliinaa 4 years ago 2
"which makes me.....32 :)!!" hahaha
SoundgardenReunion 4 years ago 2
He was definitely at his peak with Temple of the Dog... I love Your Savior, and Pushing Forward Back...
widger5000 4 years ago 2
I like him even better at solo :)
He was awesome in Audioslave ( didnt like too much from older productions.. ), but now he really shines at being solo !
SniggeFIN 4 years ago
Great interview. Thanks for posting it. Carry on is a great CD. It is interesting to hear his comments.
metalliholic85 4 years ago
Great interview, thanks a lot!!
Eriicaz 4 years ago
Say Hello To Heaven is one of my favorite songs on Temple. Great collaborative effort for a fallen brother.
vaiman777 4 years ago
amen
SoundgardenReunion 4 years ago 2
like him a lot! :)
commenceenavoirmarre 4 years ago