From the opening notes, there’s a high-pitched ring that leads you in through the door of vulnerably. Cornell now appearing in short hair, was singing in a way that exuded less aggression and more melodic undertones with “Black Hole Sun”, and man… what a song title. You could argue that the arrival of Superunknown actually went against the grain of what had caught fire. In 1994 we were at the height of the Seattle explosion. Granted its part of the visual narrative, but that small detail also captures the essence of what’s happening here. They are always open, laser focused and often locked towards the sky. They never look directly at you or into the camera. In the video, you will notice amidst all the wildness, there’s one thing that is steady – Cornell’s eyes. Frampton then chimes in with, “When I first heard it in the car, stopped, turned it up, and I just went – this has to be the best song I’ve ever heard, ever… I’m talking The Beatles, everything.”Ĭornell often explained writing “Black Hole Sun” as a stream of consciousness and a dreamscape brought to life. “I asked him, I still don’t know, and he told me,” exclaims the King of all Interviews/Media while they discuss what the song could be about. Frampton explains the “ecstasy” and head-space of being able to get lost in the moment while playing it live. They talk about not exactly knowing the meaning, but it’s something so strong and profound. About 18 minutes into the conversation Stern asks Frampton about Chris Cornell and how his own gorgeous rendition of “Black Hole Sun” (off Fingerprints, for which he won a Grammy) came to be. This past Wednesday, I was listening to Howard Stern interview Peter Frampton. As we honor 25 years of this iconic Soundgarden masterpiece, I find myself thinking about how the record, and certainly, “Black Hole Sun” has the unique ability to transport the mind and spirit to place of, well, super-unknown.

Scroll down to see videos from Brandi Carlile’s Saturday show at The Gorge, including sit-ins from the surviving members of Soundgarden and Sheryl Crow as well as a new song debut.Do you find yourself sometimes looking up to the sky while listening to Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun”? What are you staring at? What are you asking for? How are you feeling? Welcome to the Superunknown. Carlile also used her time at The Gorge to debut a new song, “You And Me On The Rock”, set to appear on her forthcoming LP In These Silent Days. Crow aided Carlile on a cover of “Rocket Man” by Elton John, whom Carlile has credited as one of her biggest musical-and personal-inspirations. Related: Oh Boy Records Teases John Prine Tribute Album With Brandi Carlile’s “I Remember Everything” Cover Ĭarlile’s Gorge concert also saw a special appearance from Sheryl Crow, who opened the show along with Amythyst Kiah. Earlier in 2019, Carlile also performed the band’s top hit during the “ I Am The Highway: A Tribute To Chris Cornell” benefit concert in Los Angeles. Released as A Rooster Says, the 12″ vinyl featured Carlile taking lead vocals on both “Black Hole Sun” and “Searching”. The reunion with Kim Thayil, Ben Shepherd, and Matt Cameron comes after the singer-songwriter collaborated with the band in-studio in 2019 for a Record Store Day exclusive that came out the following year. The fellow Washington natives collaborated onstage for a rendition of the band’s seminal hit “Black Hole Sun” as well as “Searching with My Eyes Closed”. Brandi Carlile was joined by the surviving members of Soundgarden over the weekend during her show at The Gorge in George, WA.

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