Vocal Analysis of Chris Cornell performing Prince's "Nothing Compares 2 U"
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- čas přidán 14. 10. 2023
- I've only reacted to Chris Cornell once before, and I barely scratched the surface of his vocal skills. Today we're watching his cover of Nothing Compares 2 U. Prepare yourself for a LOT of pausing with this one!
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It's a shame so many people outside of the rock world doesn't know who he is and what a talent Chris was.
I have never met anyone who does not know who Chris is. I think you may be too caught up in the reaction world and people claiming they never heard something to benefit themselves.
💯%! Gen Z, please realise his talent & let him live on to inspire REAL music again. We keep waiting for that pendulum to swing back…🤞
Well #1 Mike, I'm guessing you and Phillip don't know the same people.
#2 the phrase " Birds Of A Feather 🪶" comes to mind.
#3 Reaction videos exist of this performance because many people still haven't heard of him. I think 🤔. Peace 🕊️☮️
@@Michael----- Are you for real with that comment?
"So many people...don't..." is tge correct grammar. Plus, dumb comment.
Damn. I cant listen to Chris without getting misty-eyed. Such a great talent, such a great loss.
as soon as he starts playing i tear up... then he starts singing and I lose it... I get it man, I get it...
same, getting teary eyed just listening. so damn sad
I'm from the Detroit area and a huge fan of Soundgarden and his solo work.. the fact that he passed in Detroit hits hard...RIP brother
lol I thought I was the only one who teared up listening to him. The great Chris Cornell.
❤
I’m 54. I was a moderate Soundgarden fan. Yet the only time I can remember actually crying in my life was the day I heard Chris had been found dead. Something about it really shook me. It was so sad, because he was such a respected and appreciated guy. XM Radio was playing his music all afternoon as a tribute. I just sat in my car at the back of a parking lot and listened and cried for 3 hours.
Maybe it felt like an entire chapter of your life was taken away at that moment. I know that's what it made me feel. 🤷🏼♂️
The passing of Chris was a huge loss. Such a talent. Your reaction and analysis does him proud.
very well said
I first read this as the passing of christ😂 well in terms of vocals he pretty much was😂
I can’t. Tears just start pouring out the moment I hear his voice. I hope you enjoy it. RIP Chris
I’m in tears too. He was a beautiful person inside and out. R.I.P. Chris
Same 😢
Me too!
Same!
Same here
That line “ all the flowers that you planted in your backyard,all died when you went away” just gets me right in the feels 😢 Such a talented man .
It is a very watered down version of the original.
@@jerryhandy709 lol
@@jerryhandy709Stop. Prince himself would have loved this if he heard it. Stop being miserable and trying to gatekeep music.
that line Line you refer too, Prince wrote that, not this guy !
@@vinnypaolini9116 actually i doubt it, he didnt like Sineads O'Conners taking a song hes brother wrote, and this dude just riding alonge, never!
The look on your face when he first started singing, and watching you searching your mind for words to describe it, is exactly how we all felt the first time we heard him. Chris was one of a kind.
Chris Cornell will go down in history as one of the best singers ever
Chris Cornell had a near Four Octave Vocal Range. I loved him from, Temple of the Dog, Sound Garden, AudioSlave and all of his solo recordings. I live with Depression and a lot of other physical problems (Being Run Over by a Truck at the age of Three tends to do that to one’s self) but his music has been there to help me pull myself back around from the darkest corners. Whether it’s just listening or playing a few songs on my guitar, it all helps.
I know that sounds cheesy.
It's not cheesy; it is many peoples' truth. Chris is a legend, like you mentioned that is a big part of why many of the bands he was in flourished!
No cheese to be found ;-). Whatever that helps in pushing the bad shit to the background, and not harming others or you even more, is just good. I also have both mental and physical challenges and for sure music has also kept me above ground many times. And if Chris could and can help you do the same that's just so so great.
Music certainly has that healing/comforting effect. There are certain artists that help millions with their music and Chris is definitely one of those
I know exactly what you mean, and it isn't cheesy at all. I went through some incredibly rough times in my late teens and early twenties, and for two decades was able to escape all that with Chris's songs. He sang sad music, but it spoke to us, showed us we weren't alone. I look back at a couple times where I was particularly desperate, and, what I ultimately decided not to do, and his music was there. A new video would pop up occasionally of a new cover he did, or when Soundgarden got back together. Deep down it still hurts that he's just gone now. Especially with how he left, that hurts the most I think.
Sounds silly to write this, you'd think I was talking about a close family member, not a celebrity. I never would have guessed that a celebrity death would hit me as hard as his did. I recommend checking out his daughters, Lily Cornell-Silver, and Toni Cornell. They both got his gifted voice. Lily recently performed Alice in Chains "Black Gives Way to Blue" at MoPOP, and it's a beautiful cover, especially with Susan's intro. I hope they both continue to release music!
That’s peace and love of The Heart, brother ~ 🙏🏻⬆️🇺🇸
The 90s grunge singers Cornell, Layne Staley, Scott weiland etc....we're all top tier
you hit that right on the head, I am strong agreement with you on that.
Listening to this man sing still gives me goosebumps.
Yessss!! I can listen to him all day.
It's so amazing how he could draw out so much emotion & soul WITHOUT needing to OVER-harmonize the notes. MAN, still can't believe he's gone! 😭
Yeah the day I herd I was heartbroken such a loss, RIP Chris
Chris's voice was just pure magic. I get chills on the very first line of this one. God I miss the 90s. I don't think I even fully appreciated how wonderful the music was back then until I got older and everything had changed musically. I know he was older in this video but it still brings me back to all of his earlier music.
We were so lucky with music in the '90s.
I’m still stuck in the 90’s musically. I haven’t heard a single thing since then that really even comes close. I can relate
The magic of Chris Cornell. Absolutely one of a kind. You are sorely missed Chris. RIP.
For my money, Chris Cornell is the greatest male vocalist of all time. That we lost him so soon is a tragedy...
Amen, he took and already great song, made his own and crushed it.
Couldn't agree more...him and Jeff Buckley.
Agreed. He is the best
FAX
I agree but i would also consider Layne.
I’ve just noticed he’s mixing compares and compared!
He’s changing the original lyrics, he told Rolling Stone magazine he sung it about Prince himself, it a tribute to the original song writer, so beautiful
He was one of a kind, one of my favorite male vocalist. RIP Chris 👊
Chris and Chester, who you also reviewed, left us way too soon. Truly had amazing gifts.
Your analsis of Chris Cornell brings tears to my eyes. I miss him dearly.
Chris Cornell was the greatest musician/songwriter to ever!!! Chris was as also a good friend to me, I miss him every day!!!
My condolences, friend. The world should have mourned with you! I certainly did.
One cover that rarely gets mentioned in comments is Chris's rendition of Led Zep's "Thank You" on Howard Stern. It's stunning. And I must echo some of the regular recommendations: Temple of the Dog's "Hunger Strike" and "Say Hello to Heaven;" Audioslave's "Tell Me How to Live;" Soundgarden's "Outshined" (truly monster vocals); and his solo cover of "Billie Jean."
💯YES! YES! YES to ALL of those recommendations!!! SPOT ON!!!❤
I’d add “Getaway Car” as well
The original recording of that cover was from a small venue in Stockholm Sweden.
Thank you was my favorite of the three
My wife and I danced to Chris Cornell’s THANK YOU as our first dance on our wedding day ❤
One of the best covers ever. So hard to listen to after he left us but at the same time so important to keep listening to and sharing his talent with the world.
Man we lost such an amazing soul when Chris passed away, one of the very best to do it, one of my all time favorites, I love this song so much it reminds me of my wife who passed away a few years, i so miss her. I'm glad your getting to explore this great artist, theres so much more you need to check out of his music.
This is such a tragic song on so many levels. There is a hopelessness in the song itself, what it's saying. And the loss of the 3 people most associated with it.
Because it’s a rock genre people don’t realize how soulful grunge era singers had in their vocals. It’s got a blues , souls vibe.
Nothing compares to Chris Cornell. He brings so much emotion to his songs and brings so much emotion out of me😭. I can't help but tear up by the beauty of his delivery. It is a shame that he decided to take his life. His music is so incredible. I don't know how you made it through this reaction without crying. Thank you for covering it and no need to apologize for your pauses!🥰
OMG if u like this u would be blown away by his solo song ‘When I’m Down’ live at the Troubadour. Very bluesy! Many a reactor has left in tears ❤😊
I cry every time i watch this. What a humble, troubled soul. Will always be an inspiration for sharing his inner battle with all of us thru his amazing talent. Legend is an understatement. Thank you, CC ❤.
I would love to see your reaction to Chris singing, "When I'm Down" live at Troubadour in 2010. In fact, his whole performance during that concert was just memorizing
Came to suggest this. Talk about Chris having a bluesy style…the performance is stunning, but as you said, When I’m Down is next level
Yep, hands down When I'm Down is peak bluesy Chris Cornell! One of my favorite songs of all time!
His performance in "Sunshower" is just so melancholy. Like many of his songs it brings a tear to my eye every time. Thank you for the video.
I love that song so much. His solo work is great.
One of my favorites by him
Sunshower made me cry from the first time I ever heard it many years ago. It’s one of my favorites by him. Every time the sun comes out while it’s raining, I think of that song.
I was supposed to see soundgarden in concert the month he died. Such a devastating loss to rock and metal not to mention his friends and family. Truly a great performer.
You should try listening to Hunger Strike by Temple of the Dog. Then you get to hear Chris and Eddie. Then you'll get to hear how high Chris can really sing.
Yes!! And Show me How to Live from Audioslave. Both Chris Cornell
Hunger strike is epic.. what a gift that was...
temple of the dog`s album is amazing. And in my opinion, Cornell`s voice at his finest.
Fell on black days from this same session is perfection
I am so grateful to have grown up in a generation with real musicians and vocalists.
I'm happy to see you reacting to more Chris Cornell and as expected, loving it too, not only that but being amazed by the technical abilities that only you can distinguish very well, it adds to how unbelievably talented Chris was. All 3 artists who are associated with this song have now passed away, R.I.P to all 💔
The Original singer, Saint Paul Peterson (The Family) is still around. The Family’s version is a stripped down version and great too. I loved Cornell’s version so much!
He also does a cover of Michael Jackson’s Billie Jean that’s just insane. You owe it to yourself to listen to it. Completely respectful to the soul of the song, but way different. Even a lot of MJ fans who hear it become unsure of which one they like better.
He did an Unplugged in Sweden album and that version of Billie Jean is the greatest live vocal performance of all time. Just mind blowing.
@@franke4057 I agree with your take.
As I was watching this, the only thing I could think about was that I wanted Vocalyst to listen to Billie Jean from the Båstad live performance. Absolutely the most unearthly vocal of all times. Glad I’m not alone!
Yeah he turns it from a pop song to a blues standard and its absolutely amazing!
I watched him do this live unplugged at Dallas HOB. Mind blowing!
I must've listened to this performance over 1000 times.
Same.
Its time to cry again.
This may be mentioned already but u need to check out Chris singing “When I'm Down”(Live at The Troubadour 2010)! It’s an amazing performance!!
Chris Cornell and Steve Perry are the two greatest male voices I’ve heard in my lifetime
Chris's choices and musical talent will never again be matched. Voice of an Angel.
As impressive as this performance is.......his live acoustic cover of Michael Jackson's Billie Jean will BLOW YOU AWAY 👏👏👏
The voice of Gen X. His cover of "Billie Jean" live is incredible as well.
A voice,not the voice.
As much as I like both Sinead's version and this one, for me, they have completely different meanings and feelings.. With Sinead, its beautifully sung but with Chris, I feel you can sense the depth and pain of the words themselves more. Thank you for sharing!
Have you listened to the original version by Prince?
I agree with your excellent observation contrasting the two versions.
@@LLAGor1lla. Yes. Love Prince, and his vocal on it, but the arrangement detracts from the depth of the song, I think.
Prince wrote it, Sinead performed it, but Chris sang it.
My favorite Chris Cornell piece is "Like a Stone" from when he was with Audioslave. But I'm not a connoisseur, so I'm sure others will have more impressive favorites.
However, after hearing this, and after hearing his cover of Billie Jean, I'm convinced that Chris could make you cry simply singing the ABCs.
Could not agree more. It’s a perfect example. Like a stone is one of the best Chris Cornell songs.
Watching someone fall in love with an artist /performance is priceless 🫶 RIP Chris
The day he died i remember crying uncontrollably. He meant and still means so much to me. A beautiful human, and one of the most supremely talented musician's ever.
I'm glad you chose this performance. Chris Cornell is my favorite vocalist because of not only the originality of his tone, but because of how diverse his voice is.
Simply awesome. Chris is unique and unforgetable.
I loved Chris’ voice. He is missed. 💔🙏🏼❤️🥺
Check out 'When I'm Down' by Chris - an amazing showcase of all he could do. miss that guy.
Bethany - you should check out the YT video of Chris Cornell - When I'm Down - Troubadour, January 29 2010 if you want another great example of Chris singing outside his normal Soundgarden/audioslave grundge songs. You won't be disappointed.
Seeing your emotional reaction... yes, thats how i feel every single time i hear this or really any of his songs. Amazing range, beautiful soul and a gorgeous man.
You need to listen to When I'm Down live at the Trubadour or the songs Seasons or Sunshower all really show his vocal talent.
Continue to check out more of Chris, acoustic where you can, and you will never be disappointed. Such an amazing talent.
This rendition makes me cry every single time. Be it little tears or full blown rivers. 😂❤
Truly great to see someone so educated in voice appreciate this man to the depths you can
"Legend" "best ever" "goat" gets thrown around a lot. But Chris truly sat atop a mountain very few have reached. His voice is one of the greatest the world has seen. So masculine, but at the same time so soothing. Truly unique
This will be buried, and I love the love. You're analyzing genius. It's not quantifiable. It's not something you can dissect. It just is. This is a performer at the top of his game. I'm so glad it was captured.
I’ve seen this so many times and still get chills every time. He was something special
Brilliant version. Heartbreaking as well. One of the greatest vocalists.
Total dectructions
Such a beautiful yet haunting tone. RIP Chris.
As you go through the catalog of all my favorites growing up I realize how lucky I have been to be alive to hear all these great singers. Love the reactions and your appreciation for a genre of music you might not have listened to otherwise.
My favourite vocalist of all time. I got to see him live and shake his hand in 2012, and I still have a tough time listening to him since he passed. This rendition is stunning. Rest in peace Chris.
I’ve been listening to this song from Chris for a while now and watching your video makes me appreciate it that much more. The way you break it down is perfect.
It amazes me, too, how clear and vital his voice is, at age 50/51, doing the kind of singing he had been doing with Soundgarden and Audioslave, in such a "naked" setting. He could have sung this song a cappella. What a marvel Chris was. I miss him.
I truly appreciate and miss him. He was such a force he could sing anything and make it his. Thank you for doing this reaction you are so good to explain things and your facial expressions tells a lot love your videos thank you so very much. Miss you Chris hope you have found peace 🕊️. Got to tell you this video brings me to tears he knew how to get a response from the audience one of the best!!!
He's one of my top three favorite singers of all time and this eclectic music lover was born in the 70's...
Always brings a tear. Great song, great singer, just oozing emotion.
You gotta check out his song Seasons. He shows more range on that one. More highs and lows. Love your breakdowns!!
You’re reaction made me cry. It was beautiful and it still hurts we lost Chris
Sooo happy you got around to this song! It's one of my all time favourite heart-strings-tugging performances.
Great review and 'nothing compares' to these artists of their time that put their heart and soul into their music. I was blessed to grow up during that time and miss it. Thank you 💞
Plz do 'like a stone' live at AOL, it'll make your face explode, it's his best performance imo
In January 2019 there was a Chris Cornell Tribute concert... Chris Stapleton played "The Keeper", so you might not be far off. I'm not sure he's ever commented on it directly though.
I listen to a lot of his live acoustic performances and they are absolutely mesmerizing. It pains me that he is no longer with us but thankful for so many of these videos being available to help Chris’ fans feel like he is still sharing his gift out there on the road.
Chris is truly missed, mental health is extremely important and needs to be talked about. Losing this amazing gift of Chris Cornell’s voice is sad. He was simply awesome with the voice of an Angel. Same goes for Layne and Chester. ❤
Voice of the generation ❤😇
The one thing I found amazing about Chris was... his early work he had a great voice. Such a smooth tone. Then, the more he went on, he got better. It's hard to believe that he could actually sing better! It's a shame that we lost him. I guess when you burn super bright, you burn out faster. RIP, Chris. You are missed by the masses.
He quit smoking around 2000 I believe. I saw him twice after that and it was absolutely amazing
I've watched it so many times. A legend for sure will be missed
It's amazing how Cornell evolved as a singer/musician over the decades. I remember seeing him live for the 1st time in 1987 with Soundgarden. They opened for Faith No More at a small club. He was just a young long haired dude that turned into a legend.
Great song, great vocals, and I love the bluesy component that he brings to this song. In my humble interpretation of what you often describe as “ping”, his voice certainly has it. And BTW, nothing compares to your reaction! Thanks! 😊
This was a treat! Even though I’m a huge Prince fan, I never really cared for the song. I would have loved to have heard Prince’s reaction.
You described beautifully, especially “ringing” & “effortlessly”.
Your passion for music shows like an open book in that beautiful face of yours. Passion is sometimes pure beauty. Thank you.❤
My favourite rock singer of all time
you definitely should check out him performing When I'm down live only with Piano
The artist formerly known as "Prince" would likely have cried hearing this....I mean, the whole of the arrangement. Beautiful.
Chris Cornell, what an amazing talent.
If you haven't listened to "Say Hello To Heaven." (Temple of the Dog)...Absolutely check that out. Astonishing performance.
Cheers!
Chris recorded it back in 2007. He plenty of time to hear it. And he would have been notified of its request to record it and received royalties for it.
"All Night Thing" and "Call Me A Dog" are my favorites I think. He sounds so good in them
Watching a few of your videos that popped up in my feed and thought of this song. Glad you enjoyed it! It's definitely one heck of a performance.
I am so so glad you were able to hear Chris in a clean, open setting. He was absolutely stunning, and to see your face tells us as much. If I didn't well up every time I hear the song, I would keep it on repeat.
The crazy thing is Prince wrote this song, Sinéad O'Connor song it and then Chris covered it and their all gone...🙁
Please please please do a video on his live performance at The Troubadour, he's singing "When I'm Down". I promise you won't regret it. He's phenomenal and it is by far his greatest live performance caught on tape.
I'm so happy you're reacting to this song by Chris Cornell. This one gets me every time I listen to it. So amazing. Great reaction again BTW. I saw him in concert years ago, just him alone, doing his songs... His voice kept getting stronger and stronger as the concert went on. Sooooo good. Thank you for sharing your reaction.
Chris Cornell will forever be one of my most loved singers.
your hair is gorgeous
She is a stunningly beautiful woman! 😍
Two words: Jeff Buckley. Don't know if you're familar with Jeff, but you are going to be BLOWN AWAY by his vocals. Everyone and their grandmother has covered "Hallelujah" but his version is the one everyone tries to surpass but never will (even Leonard Cohen said so). "So Real" is also amazing, "Grace" and "Last Goodbye" among others. Buckley and Cornell, easily the two best singers of the 90's. Please do yourself a favour, check him out.
Every time I listen to this performance it chokes me up. Every time. Such a beautiful and emotional performance. RIP, brother.
One of the most beautiful voices ever. Makes me cry
Hi Bethany, really enjoying your analyses. I’m hoping you can do an analysis of Jeff Buckley. Jeff was one of the best voices of the 90s and a contemporary and friend of Chris Cornell, though not in the grunge genre. I would recommend “Dream Brother” (Live in Chicago) as this really showcases his vocal ability. You won’t be disappointed! I promise!
Amazing singer, but such a tragic end to one of the best singers I have ever heard. I like most of the covers he did. Try "Billie Jean", the song made famous by Michael Jackson. He did a whole album of covers, from the Beatles, Whitney Houston to Bob Marley, Pearl Jam, even Metallica. Some might not be what you would expect, but his voice rings true. Definitely a tragic loss to the world.
Thanks for your reaction, I could tell you liked it, you started swaying along. I teared up. The words mean so much when you can feel the emotion being sung directly from the soul.
I am glad you mentioned Chris Stapleton. He is pure magic when he sings. More of Chris Stapleton as well!
Love this song, so emotional and appreciate your reaction and commentary.
It was interesting and fun watching/listening to you describe what you were experiencing with this and other tunes from the 90's. Great job, and thanks