First Time Hearing Audioslave - Like a Stone (Reaction!)

[@tinagilbert8902]

"Lost in the pages of a book full of death"... is the Bible. He was pondering life and death (and everything in between), and what our purpose here is.😊 One of the most beautiful songs ever written!! Love your channel so much!!! Keep 'em coming!!!❤ 🙏Rest in sweet peace Chris, "no one sings like you anymore".😞❤❤❤

[@AysKuz]

Beautiful but so so sad.

[@42Mrgreenman]

I'd say it's a general reading of religious texts, unless you think the bible is particularly full of death (Lol) as opposed to dealing with what happens after death/existence as in theology...which is why he says that he will pray like a pagan, to anyone...as long as he has hope of getting to a better place...but as far as we know, the longest lasting memories of us as individuals will be carved upon our tomb-stones...kind of reminiscent of Shelly's poem, Ozymandias..."Behold my great works and tremble"...and the long, lonely sands stretched far away...one of the most tragic yet hopeful songs ever written...kind of a flipped perspective from the king who will inevitably see his monuments whither, to an average man who hopes his one love can transcend existence itself...

[@fgoogle5576]

The "book full of death" is the bible..."In your house" is God's house, Heaven. The band is ALL former RATM members... the singer is a LEGEND, Chirs Cornell-RIP

[@arnoldcox9128]

Chris Cornell was amazing and when you add members of Rage against the machine with him it just makes it a special thing

[@HeavyTopspin]

It's the amazing musicianship of RatM, just replacing a terrible lead singer with the best voice of the grunge era, and without the need to slap you in the face with Morello's politics.

[@enyazogd5325]

How is Zach De La Rocha a "terrible lead singer", dude matched RATM to perfection What are you talking about lmfao

[@winslow551]

Tom Morello is a master guitarist. He is using a tremolo pedal when playing clean at the beginning (or the tremolo effect come from his amp), then some type of overdrive or distortion pedal on top of the tremolo for the chorus. His solo is a highly distorted tone. I would guess that he is stacking another overdrive/distortion or boost pedal on top of the distorted chorus sound, adding reverb and a delay pedal, and using a volume pedal to get the swells. What makes this solo special for me is the melody line he plays and the fact that he is not over playing the solo. This allows the song to continue and maintains the song's vibe. This is an artist at work.

[@mannybravo237]

I thought he was using an Echoplex pedal for the solo..?

[@winslow551]

@@mannybravo237 Not sure what form of delay he was using, but I am pretty sure he is operating a volume pedal to get the swells during the solo. Of course I could be wrong.

[@mannybravo237]

@@winslow551 it's a digitech whammy, yoy can search it

[@templeofthehut]

In my book, Chris Cornell is the voice of Seattle. Rock and grunge mixed beautifully together.

[@cerisewilson4088]

I think the lyrics has him in a motel (a room by a freeway) pondering death. After he committed suicide in his hotel room I felt this song gives you the idea that he’d contemplated it before.

[@polgara3000]

This is my absolute favourite Chris Cornell song... 🥰 Heavenly peace Chris... ♥️

[@paulaleckey1968]

Easily! Yes!!

[@wendyreveyoso3731]

Greatest male vocalist of the 90s ❤❤

[@meme-ls7ft]

Chris cornell was..is..and will always be the goat of rock.. nobody has ever come close to his sound. 👍😎🔥🔥🔥

[@bradgordon3760]

The Chris Cornell cover of Prince Nothing Compares 2 U live Sirius is incredible.

[@deborahzuchero7348]

This entire album 💿 is 🔥

[@hendrimike08]

i think this is one of the most nuanced interpretation of the lyrics here that i've ever heard. thank you.

[@asadotzler3069]

That's Tom Morello, the coolest brother to pick up a guitar since Hendrix. Hendrix showed us what a guitar could do and Tom took that baton three times more around the racetrack,

[@happymethehappyone8300]

ALL MUST Add classics to the COOKOUT/BBQ LIST:: Al Wilson "Show And Tell"... Johnnie Taylor "Who's Making Love" & Gwen McCrae "Rockin' Chair"..TRUST ME!!

[@frankbianchi88]

@shonrah .. we was fighting depression and drugs his entire life.. he committed suicide 6 years ago... the lyrics were his life.. Unreal talent .... you picked up on it.. not sure you knew he had passed.. rest in peace Chris

[@Triggerhippie70]

This is my favorite Audioslave song. In fact, when I met my husband, I called his phone and his answer tone was this song and I’m like OK this is my man! Lol. Chris Cornell what an amazing talent and such a shame he died and in the manner he did. Heartbreaking

[@glennhayes9376]

Damn dude! You be dropping some perspective on me...I've been listening to these songs for 20-30 years and you got a great mind...you have a musician's soul

[@twistedzombigon3187]

Audioslave is Rage Against the Machine with a different lead singer, Chris Cornell.

[@SoulForty5Music]

Hearing this now after he committed suicide is a trip.. "Like a Stone", Black Hole Sun, "Fell on Black Days".. the man was telling us he just wanted to end his life for many years. Hope is soul is resting peacefully now

[@matthewbradish1149]

Tom morello is the guitarist of Audioslave was also the guitarist for rage against machine. That's why it sounds so awesome.

[@Bekka_Noyb]

♥ this song! Chris Cornell is one of the best rock vocalist! RIP!

[@mannybravo237]

This song hits differently w sweet Chris gone...🥲 ...so beautiful 🤘🏼

[@tilemonkee5510]

Tom Morello( guitarist) is One of One! Incredibly unique!! Shon, if you're feelin like you wanna get hyped , check out Cochise by Audioslave. I promise, you will NOT BE ABLE to turn it LOUD ENOUGH!!😂❤

[@danlewis4886]

Tom Morello is the most innovative guitarrist in the past 30 years. Brother got soul.

[@kimcutts6153]

RIP Chris. I really hope you found your heaven. ❤💔🎼

[@tjmjazz8002]

Chris Cornell "When I'm down" at troubadour brilliant performance...

[@42Mrgreenman]

This song hits me so hard you don't even know, bro. Let me explain, frontman of Audioslave, Chris Cornell, took his own life at 54, he was good friends with Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington, who took his own life shortly after Chris at age 41...and they were both influenced by Layne Staley of Alice in Chains who died at 34...I've just turned 38, and these men are my heroes, not to mention the 27 Club of people who died before at that age: Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, Brian Jones, Kurt Cobain, Amy Winehouse, ect. It just seems that the more that you embrace life, the faster you rush toward your death, as the saying goes, "The candle that burns twice as bright burns half as long."

[@theidajawho]

Chris and Layne shared a rehearsal space with lots of other bands in the very early days of grunge. Another band that shared that space was Andrew Wood, they were friends, Wood was the lead singer of Mother Love Bone who had just dropped their album and it was climbing. Then they found him ODed and it hit them hard. Both bands set to writing songs about their friend. The remainder of Mother Love Bone (most) joined up with a new singer introduced to them by Chris. The shirt Layne is wearing in the song "Would?" (by Alice In Chains), and the song is about Wood (hence Would?). Chris is AMMAZZZBALLLS!

[@RareHarmony]

Add to that that Chester took his own life on Chris Cornell's birthday, a couple of months after singing at his funeral.

[@bartstarr100]

Andrew Wood? That's who this song is about. Look into Mother Love Bone and you will see that Andrew wood was his best friend and died on the brink of stardom.

[@42Mrgreenman]

@@bartstarr100 Yeah, much love to the Love Bone...so many made it so close, but never "Broke"...or broke and then died like the 27 Club (of which Andrew didn't even make it at 24)...so much talent that was lost if only someone would have come and alleviated their troubles...I guess life is fickle like that...

[@cradle_of_milf4991]

As soon as I read “let me explain” I knew it would be a very gay comment

[@Jaysun1]

Audioslave "Cochise" = Banger!

[@D0nut42]

My dood, you are very insightful. Well done, indeed.

[@randylee9705]

Tom Morello is a very creative guitarist. An electric guitar can be made to sound like just about anything with the use of "Effect Pedals" that distort the clean sound it normally makes. Tom can make that instrument sound like he is scratching on a turntable.

[@christieowens7364]

It's sad this song was written for a friend who passed, that he wanted to join. And eventually took his self there, and it affected chester the same way, and he did the exact same thing to his self, i think 1 year later. The sadness is overwhelming sometimes, but people don't realize that when they do that, the ones left behind are always the ones who suffer. ❤

[@jaimeparquette7885]

It was 2 months after Chris Cornell that Chester took his own life the same way

[@scottbaron121]

This IS a "rock" song. With Gospel lyrics.

[@Wess2631]

RIP Chris! 😭 Listen to "Black Hole Sun" (Audioslave) and "You Know My Name" From james bond movie "Royal Casino"👍

[@pushitlpvo]

My favorite singer ever

[@mrthud1981]

So Chris Cornell is the lead vocalist as you know. You mentioned he has a soulful voice, you hit that right on the head of the mail. He was in another band called temple of the dog, listen to their song, “Say hello to Heaven” of Chris Cornell’s version of Prince’s song “nothing compares to you.” Hope this finds you if yes enjoy.

[@EarthyBlendPOV]

Excellent choice.

[@elizabethlivingston662]

I grew up in grunge in Seattle during AudioSlave, Pearl jam, Nirvana, Soundgarden and Hole. Although our music was celebrated a sad numbing time. We didn't give a crap how we dressed and totally indifferent to our own futures. This music is about anger and losing faith in the future.

[@elizabethlivingston662]

Plus you have to understand our generation grew up hearing about free love and sexual revolution to only be shut down by the AIDS epidemic. We only know you could die from sex for years. I think that caused a lot of resentment and confusion for my generation and our music reflected that.

[@tiacalhoun3841]

I notice u reacted to Hunger Strike by Temple of the dog earlier and liked how they would say “I’m goin hungry, I’m goin hungry” well the high pitch in that song is Chris Cornell also the lead singer here 😉

[@lflynn82]

Chris did end himself... sad but true, this sounds amazing and he will be forever missed... the greats always go to soon

[@larryroberts742]

Chris Cornell's covers of "Nothing Compares to you" and " Billie Jean" are musts. The rabbit hole he is will cross paths with Eddie vedder (Pearl Jam) also as they have some songs together too...."Hunger Strike" is probably the most popular of their songs together.

[@carolcoker9862]

One word amazing!!!!!

[@jenniferhoolihan1450]

Love your channel!!!!!! Chris was awesome❤😢

[@racheldavis6581]

Fun fact, theyre a "super group" made up of some of the best of the biz in one group.

[@jamiepuente481]

I believe that he is talking about an old man who’s friends have all died and he’s just waiting for his turn. Knowing that, listen again.

[@nettiemac]

Tim Commerford (the bassist) even says so …..

[@sckragley13]

You know the video was recorded in Jimmy Hendricks's last home

[@luisricardo4676]

@Shon please react to Brazilian singer Gabriel Henrique on America's Got Talent. This is awesome. Thank you very much.

[@CanadaDan]

I've watched 2 vids of yours, the firdt one was Pearl Jam's Black (Mtv Unplugged ofc) and now this... bro, that's an automatic subscribe right there, those are 2 of my favorite songs ever, seriously. Look forward to watching more reactions from you but you can't do better than that lol Suggestions: Chris Cornell/Nothing compares 2 U (XM sirius or whatever), Alice in Chains/ Nutshell; Slipknot/ Snuff; Audioslave/ Cochise; i could keep going but seriously, you need to go down some rabbit holes bro, Chris Cornell's, Chester Bennington, Layne Staley, those are a must

[@nathanfisher1826]

Great song

[@peoplesmedicinedrum9916]

Next from Audioslave should be Cochise. That one hits.

[@AysKuz]

RIP Chris

[@bredbrain9223]

He uses a Whammy for his guitar to sound like that. Its a pedal lol

[@russellhunt2071]

Many of his songs are about depression something he dealt with until he hung himself. RIP Chris Cornell.

[@susanlindner8626]

I saw Chris Cornell with his other band Soundgarden while shooting photos for a radio station (I'm a photographer). He was an amazing vocalist. He committed suicide about 2 weeks after I saw them perform.

[@billyboyers-zj2yk]

You need to hear the band green jelly and the song three little pigs you'll laugh your ass off

[@frankmartell2063]

Same singer outshined by soundgarden

[@TammyM36]

Yes Chris was very soulful. Such a huge loss

[@brikble]

You should definitely check out Avenged Sevenfold The Stage

[@mr.righty6985]

Best singer of modern times

[@Hunter15d]

Yo if I can suggest a song, Domination by Pantera but watch the live show at Moscow

[@piprnic1]

I hope you know he's dead.

[@coreythecollector1650]

Shon!!…Bro!!!….PLEASE take the song back a few seconds before you resume the video….cause your stopping in the middle of a sentence is bad enough….but you’re awesome though!!! Dig your genuine vibe and love for music:…but pull that video back a few seconds before continuing bro!! Nothin but love from Canada!!

[@echopryme]

I swear, Chris could have sung "The Itsy Bitsy Spider" and that shit would have brought people to tears. 💯

[@Wilco1972]

"How did he get his guitar to do that? Not the first time that's been asked about Tom Morello's playing 🤣

[@carihenson8019]

Chris Cornell and Tom Morello were magical together. Absolutely magical.

[@FunWithScienceJAshmead]

The lead singer Chris Cornell was also the lead singer of Soundgarden, the saddest part of this song to me is that he did later commit suicide. I do love this song, but am a Seattle native so will always love Soundgarden better. RIP Chris.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

That's one of my favorite modern guitar solos. Tom Morello is a great guitar player but he is also known for modifying and even creating his own effects. Chris Cornell was one of the greatest singers it is so amazing. Rest in peace, Chris.

[@revaflowers3115]

Absolutely miss this man!You should check out his version of Nothing Compares To You,written by Prince.He was in so many great groups.So much struggle in his life with depression.R.I.P. Chris Cornell.

[@stacy_rose7820]

I am the Highway is another good one from them!❤

[@kimberlyjohnson8932]

Chris Cornell is one my favorite vocalist.He was amazing.R.I.P.

[@matthewgoodA1206]

It seems like most reactors don’t catch that, as far as Chris Cornell’s vocal delivery here goes- the sadness, the low spirits. Chris dealt with depression all his life, and the sense of that is something I at least hear creeping into his vocal style as he got older, such as on this song.

[@lindasalaki9404]

The singer is Chris Cornell. RIP . His voice is Amazing. Love your reaction Shon..

[@davidhendrix2418]

If Chris Cornell sang the alphabet it would be awesome

[@darrylbirt6049]

Great reaction! Chris was a rare gem. Every word he ever sang had meaning and depth. Sorely missed. RIP bro.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

More ABSOLUTE MUST HEAR classics to add to your COOKOUT/BBQ LIST,, Cornelius Brothers And Sister Rose "Treat Her Like A Lady" & Bobby Caldwell "What You Won't Do For Love "

[@josephmichelli2441]

RIP! Chris he left us to soon!

[@DrMcnugget1]

Everyone answered what the book was lol. That's Tom Marello on the guitar, I think it's a distortion pedal he uses.

[@HandleTakenlol]

It's cool how many different interpretations of these lyrics I have heard. To me it's about a guy in a hotel reading the Bible and speaking to God.

[@sheilacampbell1635]

R.I.P Chris Cornell, such a sad but awesome song. The drum track is so fun to play tho!!🥁🤘❤️

[@TarHeelMan98]

Cochise I am the highway there really isnt a bad audioslave song.

[@mattblatchley2061]

Chris Cornell did eventually take his own life (RIP) Tom Morello is a fantastic guitar player and extremely unique! There are a lot of good Soundgarden songs that showcase Chris's wonderful voice...

[@MrAllDay2u]

I disagree... 🙏

[@mattblatchley2061]

@@MrAllDay2u what do you mean?

[@MrAllDay2u]

Short answer... He didn't commit suicide. #WWG1WGA 🇺🇲🙏🇺🇲

[@mattblatchley2061]

@@MrAllDay2u ah...that's a good point. I do believe that is a HUGE possibility. some respectable folks say he was going to expose the truth. I feel you on that.

[@Festus171]

I'm a huge Chris Cornell fan. This is a great song. I also think Show Me How to Live and Cochise are some tracks from Audioslave that demonstrate his hard rock side.

[@matthewbradish1149]

Just a fun fact, my boy, Chris Cornell was the lead singer of Soundgarden. The three other members were from rage against the machine they Collabed and now they're Audioslave rest in peace Chris Cornell

[@ssvr3dl1n38]

Cornell + Rage = Brilliance

[@csphoenix9]

Sadly, he killed himself

[@zorpsaturn7497]

that guitar solo so epic

[@RareHarmony]

My favorite singer of all time. If you want to see what he can really do? Listen to Slaves and Bulldozers from Soundgarden.

[@jaimeparquette7885]

He hung himself and exactly 2 months later Chester did the same. There's some people saying they were writing a book together about to expose child predators and that they were "silenced". Not sure where that come from, not sure if it's just a conspiracy theory but it's a weird coincidence (their deaths)

[@gracemichelli.2am124]

I'm not sure but I would think that he uses pedals on his guitar.🔥Great reaction Shon.❤

[@moihei6576]

You HAVE to react Vacant Coffin "Leprosarium Tombs" music video. Its so good. it is finnish band. the music is grindcore/Death metal🤘🤘

[@TheTripledz]

If you appreciate Audioslave and Pearl Jam.. try Temple of the Dog Hunger Strike.

[@paulfadeley3496]

Tom Morello is the guitar player and absolute legend, and fun fact he does not wear the Harvard gear as a joke he is a legitimate Harvard Graduate!!!!

[@anthonymanuge6237]

Chris hung himself in his hotel room after the Soundgarden concert in Detroit 2017 at the Fox Theater. The concert was recorded and is here on youtube.

[@eternalsoul3862]

I am the highway is fire by them

[@TammyM36]

Especially the live pink pop version where Chris is alone on stage for first verse. Incredible

[@johnandersonii]

I gotta ask God, before I leave this Earth, can I please get a Tom Morello/Herman Li guitar duo?

[@carolcoker9862]

Unfortunately he killed himself what a waste of talent RIP Chris never another like him 😢

[@stephensmith2736]

The band is Rage against the machine backing up Chris.

[@clovislazar3457]

Youve done reactions to rage against the machine, its the same amazing guitar player who has that unique, awesome sound noone else has done.

[@CynthiaNering]

React to him is something necessary in life. One Day or another need to happen ❤️💫

[@davidward9737]

Tom Morello a black man is playing like Jimmy Hendrix. He is a goat

[@sammurphy3343]

Tom morello literally invented his own style of Guitar.