It’s just not fucking fair that he’s gone. He wasn’t supposed to die like that, and not yet. I don’t know if I’ll ever get over his death. No voice has meant more to me than his. I’ll love Chris forever.

Chris was a Banshee back in the early days, then he became a Lion.

It really is amazing just how different his approach became over the years. In 1990, he had youthful endurance in addition to his own natural talent, but nowhere near the amount of control that he developed even immediately post-Badmotorfinger. By 2012, he'd changed the route he took to hit the high notes -- and in so doing, he not only hit them more reliably, but made feats that most singers can't perform (and those who can generally have to put their whole body into it) look effortless. Cornell sang rock music smarter than anyone I can think of.

He was very drunk in Germany... if I remember correctly, Andrew Wood had passed and he was pissed and heart broken.

Beyond the Wheel has always been my favorite song, from the day Ultramega was released. I used to harass Chris to sing it at every club show, lol. He'd be like, 'Angela, are you TRYING to destroy my voice?!' haha. When he hit that "Mother, who's your man..." I would (and still do) just lose my shit. I LIVED for that song, especially live when I could just let go. Wow, just typing this made my heart start to race!!! Sorry for the rambling...

I clearly remember watching the "comeback" on Letterman.... I was screaming. SCREAMING! God, I was so damn excited. Beyond the Wheel was always top tier for me. I got to see the boys again in 2014 with NIN, and they did BtW as the encore. F'ing AMAZING. I still feel the loss of Chris so deep in my soul. He was my soundtrack since middle school. I got made fun of a lot by my friends because he and Prince were literally the only musicians I listened to. They knew I was coming down the road because they'd hear my stereo and who was blasting out of it 😂 The 90's were AWESOME. 🦋

Chris was even better as he grew into his deliverance of song. He could comfortably hold a note long sing as high.he had no regrets in his art

For me, the older version was even better than the younger version. As you've said, seem to be more relaxed and natural, mostly on the screaming parts. Anyways, that was Chris and he was perfect in any way. Your job teaching and reacting is awesome, man. He'd be proud. Many thanks to you on this revival session. Regards from Brazil.

The 1990 performance is not even his best. From 1992-94 Cornell managed to really round out the upper notes and it almost did not sound like pure head voice. The 1993 Sturgis performance is the definitive live performance of Beyond the Wheel.

This is the only analysis among bunch of them on KZfaq which shows complete greatness of Chris's incredible voice. All credits to you man and your fabulous voice too.

I'd love to hear what you think about Layne Staley. Alice In Chains - Love Hate Love Live is an amazing performance.

AWE, i WISH YOU'D played the beginning of the video that has everything to do with this song! Chris was a FORCE to be reckoned with! Dude was 6'3" and a voice 5 times taller.........R.I.P.

The thing i love about Chris when he was older was he still put the effort in for us! Unlike, mmm, let me think, oh yeah, Jon bon jovi! Ballad versions of their hits and guitarist singing high parts, or ofcourse, getting the crowd to do it!

Look up "Beyond the Wheel Unbelievable Performance". This is the most insane recording of this song live...whole band is on fire including Cornell's vocal chords

Except when you are Chris Cornell and the live is more perfect than the album version....

You nailed it when you remarked about that sense you get as you watch him in later years, thinking, can he pull it off?? Then having your mind blown as he pulls it off flawlessly. It’s the same feeling I got the last time I saw Terry Bradshaw throw one deep in his final playing days. Or when people wonder if Tom Brady can put one on the button 40+ yards downfield, and they still pull it off. Thanks so much for helping people to further appreciate all he did, while unlocking the gift he left us in his body of work. If it helps even one of us aspiring artists to release our voices, that’s a win. Thanks, dude.

This analysis is fantastic- wonderful insights and great constructive guidance. I’ve admired Cornell’s vocal techniques for 25+ years, and your breakdown of these performances drew out some intriguing new aspects for me. Thanks a lot for doing this; I hope to see much more of your work!

I'm glad you did this song. This is my go to song when I try to explain to anyone the vocal range of Chris Cornell. When I listened to this song for the first time in 1991 was like when I listened to Eruption by EVH for the first time in 80s. My jaw hit the floor.

Audioslave's performance on top of the Ed Sullivan theater is also really goddamn good. Not as much high stuff but he sounds like a goddamn banshee.

Every time I hear him sing I just go insane! He gets me so fired up! He is the best to do it!

I have no words man. If ever there was a way to honour a man's life's best work. Kudos Mr Liepe, kudos!

Your observation is spot on, sir. You have a knack for articulating things well. As a fellow admirer of Chris Cornell, I genuinely value your response regarding his singing prowess! 🤘👌👍

Great explanation of Chris’ style dude, was initially disappointed when I saw you’d done a reaction video but kudos for doing it in a way that is actually observational and informative

8:00 holy shit dude, that sounded sooo good

I saw them at a Seattle venue in 89' and this song made the hair stand up on my neck...it was an amazing vocal performance

I really enjoyed this video. Chris is my favorite male vocalist so I'm stoked about this video!! Thank you!

As we watch you talk about Chris's music and his voice...its so cool because we watch and listen to music videos and get so wowed by Chris's talent and sit there looking at each other with eyes big and mouth open...the music from him, Kurt, and AIC and other 90's musicians (actually it started with Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath) have opened our eyes and we are so happy to connect to the music in the most beautiful magical way. Thank you for doing what your doing...it is so freaking awesome!!!

This was really fun. Nice job, Chris!

Good breakdown of his techniques and why all anyone will ever be able to do is TRY to sing like him.

You make so much sense of how to hit those notes. I'd love to hear a break down of Axl Rose's voice.

Soundgarden was my favorite band in high school. Just kick ass

Thanks man. What gets me is the fact that he made this song, his expression is so extreme you that you loathe it, but at the same time you cannot look away. Enchanting.

A lot of magic goes into knowing how to push from your diaphragm, relax your throat, control the shape of your mouth cavity, etc. I had to go to college studying classical trumpet to do that. I've always had a ton of respect for people with natural talent who just do it. You can play or sing every right note exactly and we know that doesn't mean anything, there's more to it than that. Even when I thought I knew that, it took me longer to understand. That's the difference between someone like me and someone like Chris Cornell or anyone else we all love that had true gifts.

Excellent analysis. Interesting to note how all of the clean notes when he is younger are on closed vowels, since singing with grit through a smaller passage is more difficult and risky in a live performance unless you're placing it really forward. Glad I found this channel!

Really love this video. I’d love if you did more Soundgarden. Chris was and will forever be my hero

Absolute ly loved this

um you can sound like him but not sing like hime, theres the matter of a tormented soul, pure art

The thing that most singers and vocal teachers get wrong is he’s singing with a lot more chest than head voice or falsetto that’s why his voice was so much thicker and masculine sounding then say The hair metal singers for example.

As a big fan of chris, I love this video!! Thank to share this! I hope you'll cover beyond the wheel too. No one sings like you anymore chris.

Ultramega OK came out Halloween 1988 on Southern California's SST Records (Black Flag's label). It was Soundgarden's first true full-length record, and second major release (Screaming Life EP, followed by FOPP came out in '87 on Sub Pop). UMOK was remixed and remastered for rerelease in 2017 on Sub Pop. Cool vocal video! Well done, and highly interesting.

Usually such videos give only a reaction. And finally now I see useful information. Thanks

You’re so cool man! I love your channel. I love to sing, but you, man! You took it that extra step and made your own channel. And it’s so awesome, like I actually understand what your saying. I’m just like, “Woah!” Please, keep posting! Don’t stop. You go so in depth with rock musicians. And it’s crazy how you just fit any genre! I learned head voice and understand more because of you! Been singing chest for so long. Thank you, Chris Liepe, thank you! ❤❤❤❤

Make a video of Mike Patton singing styles or hes work with Faith No More from their angel dust or king for a day or album of the year he has some amazing vocals versatile styles :)

Finally someone did it, rip Chris

This is how these reactions are supposed to be. Not just a clickbaity bullsh*t

Could you please do Layne Staley. Always read how the fans in Seattle, back in the day thought Chris and Layne were both awesome and could "peel the paint off the walls" they both were that good. Any of the song from live at the Moore Theater performance.....

Really great insights. Thank you.

😮😲😱 People say to me... 'If Chris Cornell is your favorite singer you should cover some of his songs.' Ummmm No! I imagine that if God ever had the need to sing he would sound just like this God of the Rock Mic! 🎤🔥 R.I.P.

I love Staley, but the high notes and the power in Cornells voice... I dont think that Layne Staley could do that.

Chris is a phenomenon, a freak of nature in the best way. The guy in this vid made my ears bleed though with the dying cat squeal in between chris' performance. I sure hope we get the vocals for the last soundgarden album from his insane widow

The 2010 Nude Dragons version is probably the best of his older voice. The 1990 one was their last song after a tough set. I heard that as he aged, he learned how to protect his voice by refining his belting technique.

I miss him

Ultramega OK, their debut full length record, wasn’t originally a Sub Pop release. It was their first, and only record for SST (Greg Ginn of Black Flag). Fast forward to 2018; the band acquired the master tapes, hired Jack Endino to do a proper remastered, and had Sub Pop release it. Also, the first video you reacted to was from 1990, not 91.

Hi Chris, really digging your channel and your break down of some of Chris Cornell’s techniques. Could you please do one on Jay Buchanan from Rival Sons.

Chris was the Bomb

Hey Chris, I would like to thank you for your videos because they're helping me a lot understanding how to use my voice properly. I always wondered what technique Cornell used for this type of songs, I've always been able to hit those notes in falsetto but of course it was not as powerful as him and I didn't understand what was the difference. Could you try to analize Medicine Man by Pantera, please? It's unbelievable to me how someone who can go so low with his voice can hit such high notes in a Rob Halford way. Also, I've heard once that Michael Starr (Steel Panther's singer) couldn't hit really high notes until Rob Halford himself showed him the proper technique and it all clicked

Thank you, very mach!

I saw Soundgarden open for NIN in I think 2016 or somewhere around there. They sounded incredible. Chris was on point

Your such a boss to teach this.

One of my 3 fav singers, Layne, Patton, and Cornell.

chris you are awesome

This is the first time I ever heard someone break down his singing technique like this, and for the first time I realise he is, actually, playing by the same rules as all of us, and not some kind of super human freak! An incredible singer.

you might have picked the best reaction video song ever. hahhaa. I hate reaction videos...but this I had to check out. salute Chris.

Love your humility Chris💜💜 great stuff

Is he not constantly in a mix of chest and head voice with some grit to it? Obviously he's got plenty of range through his chest, but all his highs are basically a full voiced falsetto. Are they not? Stitches seamlessly, adds a ton of grit, has the breath to control it as if it were a full chest voice.

Seriously, this is a good series please keep it up. Maybe some Scott weiland next time or more cornell

The Germany perf is gold!

your voice is killer !! no one sings like chris any more

How does Chris sing that D5 so relaxed and calm can I have the secret

How can a real talent like you fly under the radar when whiny people are flourishing. Your doing good work and this was a great discussion on one of my favorite singers. As a long time guitarist I love this shit keep up the good work

Mike Patton has a career that begins in the late 80's with Mr. Bungle, up to today in front of an orchestra, before you get to Faith No More in the middle of it. He would fill several videos worth of lessons.

I have never heard this song until tonight when I searched “chris Cornell no shirt”. And there was a war in my brain while watching. Can Chris Liepe help me sing like this? VS stay on your feet girl, don’t fall over. Chris Cornell is so unbelievably hot. I love you for helping me reach for these heights.

Great channel BTW

I would love to hear your take on Jim Morrison and his husky blues screams. The Lizard King lives! Thanks again!

THANK YOU!!!!!!!

Wow. You can pretty much sing like Chris Cornell. Respect 👊

There a version of this song that blows this away vocally...

Great comparison :)

"I'd love to hear what you think about Layne Staley. Alice In Chains - Love Hate Love Live is an amazing performance."

What a song to start with

Good content

Man, he reminds of Rob Halford singing 4 Soundgarden on this song🎸🎶🍻🍸

How can I get lessons with you?

After my cat watched this she turned into a tiger.

Why when I listen back to my voice does it sound like I got a cold or singing through my nose?

Chris Cornell fue el mejor cantante de rock de la historia. A Chris Cornell lo divido en 4 etapas: 1Los discos antes del 90, un cantante del montón... Con mala técnica incluso 2- desde el Temple of...vas motorfinger hasta el down on the upside, excelente, gran y única voz, con unos agudos inigualables 3- etapa con Audioslave, potencia, exigencia máxima superando sus límites, gran técnica pero va perdiendo los agudos. Poco a poco va desgastando sus cuerdas vocales. 4- solista. En sus videos en vivo se ve que canta con dominio perfecto de técnica, nada de sobreexigir, cuidando su voz. Si se fijan bien, vean como importa la voz al colocar la lengua en una posición fija detrás de los dientes, cosa q no hacia antes. Olvide de de esos agudos de la etapa superunknown.... Etc, es mi humilde opinión Ahora, cuando preguntan: ¿ Cómo cantar cómo Chris Cornell?... Yo digo: de cuál Chris están hablando? Saludos desde Chile

Loving your channel! Chris, can you look at Plant for us?

Great vid but Ultra Mega OK was on SST not Sub Pop Records . RIP Chris Cornell

I miss Chris

Chris was a vocal god. I don’t know many others who came close.

CHURNING Storm...not turning..

Great video Chris. I have to say: I'm the biggest Soundgarden fan. I have every one of their studio albums, including Telephantasm just for the track 'Black Rain', and the only Temple of The Dog album. That being said, I'll be the first to admit what I think is the obvious: Chris's voice wore out as the 90's moved on. You could already tell during some live performances during 1994 and 1995 when they were at their biggest with their release of 'Superunknown', and it was patently obvious for those with an ear for music in 1996 when 'Down On The Upside' came out. See Soundgarden's performance of 'Pretty Noose' on SNL 1996. He does a great job, but you can hear and somewhat see him struggle to match the sound he had on the record. After the reformation of the band, I was blown away to hear that Chris could once again hit some (not all) of his old high notes. I was so impressed that I didn't care that he struggled. You can hear him struggle, and you can hear that he can't put the grunt or "dying cat" in his voice at the high notes anymore night in and night out. He holds back and substitutes lower octaves or occasionally different notes in places to preserve his voice and avoid hurting himself. It seems like he "rehabbed" his voice to a point where he could functionally perform songs like 'Beyond The Wheel', 'Hands All Over' or 'Hunger Strike', which amazed me and excited me for the new record, since other great vocalists who could formerly reach higher notes had to lower the tunings of their songs to perform them live, or omit them completely because father time and years of on stage punishment caught up with them (Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin during their 'Celebration Day' concert in London in 2007) . I even saw Chris perform 'Jesus Christ Pose' in 2012, which you can find on KZfaq, and although he worked hard, that was an awful performance because he strained so hard and couldn't hit the notes. His vocal cords weren't what they were twenty years earlier after decades of night in and night out touring, recording and practicing. He was capable of some great stuff back in the 80's and 90's, and I'd say its just short of a miracle that he was able to pull off what he did during Soundgarden's reformation. But I think it's important to point out what singing at the top of your vocal range can do to you night after night for years. Look at Mark Slaughter. Slaughter was a good band and the song 'Fly To The Angels' was great, partly because of the guitars, but also largely because of Mark's vocals. But what happened later after extensive performing? He blew his voice out, and even though he still performs today and outlived Chris Cornell (R.I.P. Chis, I really miss you being in the music world, and your family misses you too), Mark simply cannot, and should not do that song anymore. You can hear him compensate and struggle while performing it in the year 2000: /watch?v=et0CJSAfpuc. It's still a great performance, but you can hear where it's going. Recent live performances are un-listenable. Anyway, great video. I think you could have found a better live performance of Soundgarden's 'Beyond The Wheel' during the 90's to use. The one you picked from his set in Germany was awful. The whole show the crowd was dead and didn't move or make any noise (because it's in Germany during the 1990's) and it was the very last song in their set, so Chris was tired, out of breath and had already worn his voice out. In the right light you can see his skin looks flushed or even purple at times while he's performing. Two of the last three songs in their set are the hardest ones on your vocal cords: 'I Awake' and 'Beyond The Wheel'. The only one harder than those that spring to mind immediately is 'Jesus Christ Pose'. A tape of 'Beyond The Wheel' used in a 1990 video package when they hired bassist Jason Everman was absolutely fantastic, and I'd love to see it in its entirety, but I've yet to find it. Watch the interview and you'll notice it at 2:29: /watch?v=orDDfZCPGmI It's unbelievably good. I'd love to see a video tutorials from various vocal coaches out there about how to avoid killing the high end of your vocal range as you get older, or tips on how to hang onto it for as long as possible for any future Chris Cornells, Mark Slaughters or Robert Plants out there?

o cant do This Dying cat yet.. and i have 34 years.. im getting old tô learn the Young cornell? hehe

You should consider reacting to TOOL. Maynard James Keenan is a fantastic singer.

Im still not comprehending how to get that "throaty" undertone (idk if anyone understands what im going for here but the "breaks" within his rasp are farther apart than fry itself which has a faster "rate" of break, like static). My grit always has that thin fry overtone. How do i get that sound? Not the tone. But that distortion itself? I can hit it flawlessly in falsetto but as soon as i go from chest towards head, suddenly the familiarity i had with the feel doesnt apply anymore because its almost like that particular part that i was using isnt accessible in that positioning.

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I bet most of the modern tenors look stupid next to this xD (if someone still believes in this system). It was so raw, and no one cared about perfection.

I like the way he sounded better when he was older. I'm probably in the minority but I prefer the later tone.

Yes! Watch Cornell live! He is HUMAN lol! He was still a monster, but people who expect a live performance to sound like an album just have impossible expectations. And in my limited vocal experience, if you're expecting to sound like an album when doing a live performance, you are setting yourself up for dissapointment.

Young cornell was rad as fuck