Black Hole Sun: Inside the Song with Michael Beinhorn - Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro

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I sat down with the wonderful Michael Beinhorn to talk about his involvement with perhaps thee most iconic rock song of the ’90s. Everything from the drum sounds, guitar sounds, vocals, and songwriting is unbelievable! The track, of course, is “Black Hole Sun” by Soundgarden, which Michael produced and engineered.
Throughout his career, Michael has worked with artists like Herbie Hancock, The Violent Femmes, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Soul Asylum, Hole, Ozzy Osbourne, Courtney Love, Marilyn Manson, Social Distortion, Korn, Golden Palominos, and Mew.
The albums he’s been involved with have a combined worldwide sales of more than 45 million! He is also one of a select few producers to have two albums debut in Billboard’s Top Ten in the same week: Marilyn Manson’s Mechanical Animals (#1) and Hole’s Celebrity Skin (#9). This achievement earned him a 1998 GRAMMY nomination for Producer of the Year.
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[@joshajcip]

I would’ve never imagined in a million years to hear how one of the most memorable and iconic songs in music history was composed, recorded and produced. This is bloody marvellous content.

[@AlexanderStemkowski]

TREMENDOUS!!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Joshua!! You Rock!!

[@Producelikeapro]

wesley wild thanks ever so much!

[@Producelikeapro]

Alexander Stemkowski thank you so much!!

[@pieroibanez6663]

Yes! Exactly. I dropped everything and paid attention and enjoyed every idea they discussed. Crazy Chris broke 5 microphones with his voice during the recording of this song.

[@boliverfilms]

5 years later, I'm here to say Thank You for this!! Loved every second of this interview!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@the_minimalistic_adventure]

It’s cool to see the original producer of this song still get so excited 30 years later!

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes! Indeed

[@BryceFlintMusic]

That whole talk about Tension and Release in songwriting and how Chris wrote the song was absolutely fucking brilliant.

[@pieroibanez6663]

I agree. It’s so interesting to have an expert explain something I’ve always felt listening to this song but never realized and even if I did, wouldn’t have been able to explain it. How genius was Soundgarden to come up with music like this

[@rkay8458]

Agreed!! Incredible now i know why i was always a sucker for this

[@watergraffiti]

This is the first proper celebration of Soundgarden since Chris' death. What better way of understanding the man than pulling apart his compositional side and the whole ocean of sound wrapped around him being the band - and now a fifth member in my eyes - Michael. Thanks a million times Warren!

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow!! That means so much MusicMusicMusic!!

[@BetinaLundkaerJensenartist]

Couldn't agree more MusicMusicMusic!!

[@michaelbarker3749]

Jason Voorhees 0-100 real quick

[@JockJaimeRadfordBromley]

Chris says on another youtube video that he wrote the whole song in his head while driving home one night. He recorded some of it into a tape recorder before going to bed, and the rest is history. So it was this guy who unleashed that song into his head :) A very inspiring story. Thanks for all this free culture, Produce Like A Pro. Our brains are growing through our hearts

[@watergraffiti]

@@JockJaimeRadfordBromley beautiful!

[@makkietakkie]

"I'm not used to someone presenting me with a song where I listen to it, I don't want to pay attention to anything else and when I'm done with it, I feel different than I felt when I started, I almost feel refreshed AND I wanna go back and hear it again." This.

[@originalindiechick7999]

Jeff Buckley’s Grace also makes me feel this way 😍🎶👌🏻

[@mactipiak]

I wish I had multi-track versions of my whole Audio library.

[@drummaman1]

23:49 - "they're along with the ride for you, it's not like you have to create the ride for them" is 1000% the reason why producers exist. The extra brain in the room, with enough musical knowledge to drive a musician in a direction. Like Sir George Martin with the Beatles. Excellent video!!!

[@ShawnskiEubanks]

As a bass player I really enjoyed hearing the isolated bass. As I was listening, I was thinking that it was odd that I never noticed how the bass line just kept sinking lower and lower without resolving. Then it hit me, duh, the song has black hole in the title. This was a tremendous gift. Thank you Warren and Michael!

[@Producelikeapro]

Wonderful! I loved it as well! Thanks ever so much my friend!

[@raguser]

Funny how similar it is to the bassline from Portishead - Half Day Closing

[@elsoundgarden]

And thank you Ben

[@dylanl4780]

After Michael mentioned Chris going after the sounds of The Beatles and Cream, it's so apparent the influence Jack Bruce has had on his singing style. I absolutely love hearing about artists influences and making those ties, so thank you for sharing that Michael!

[@Producelikeapro]

I’m a huge fan of Jack Bruce! I listen to Out Of The Storm ALL the time!! Masterpiece

[@cruedevil71]

As a songwriter and producer one thing I think Michael is well aware of but forgot to mention is the importance the technique and big role the hands of the artist play tone wise in stringed instrumentation.

[@oxygen69able]

Beinhorn seems like such a cool guy. I see why he was so successful.

[@josefrancisco6969]

DO THE WHOLE ALBUM!

[@vmb371]

That would be my fucking dream

[@withmygoodeyeclosed]

Blew out 5 mics, epic.

[@adiohead]

This song is a masterpiece! He's so right about how you can just listen to it on repeat and never be tired of it.

[@erichumbert810]

The drum tones are legendary. That snare!

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed! Superb!

[@doctorjoyboylove]

Never thought this would be possible, but this song gets even bigger, when you deconstruct it.

[@Producelikeapro]

JoyBoy thanks ever so much for sharing that! I agree! True masterpiece!!

[@drvee1983]

Saw them on this tour. Kim Thayil does not get recognized enough. I was surprised to hear only "individual recording " tracks. But once it was mixed? Wow! There are good Producers, and great Producers. This man is in the latter category. Soundgarden was the diamond. He cut and polished them to brilliance.

[@gingataff]

True, though I believe Kim only played the solos on Superunknown, Chris did all the rhythm guitars.

[@washthesandout]

I keep discovering I'm not done crying over the loss of Chris Cornell. Absolutely amazing.

[@Producelikeapro]

washthesandout I hear you 100%!

[@nolarocks]

This makes his passing real to me now. What a terrible loss.

[@pyburke63]

washthesandout Oh yes me too! I hear his voice or see his face it hurts all over again. I have never been so deeply hurt over any person I did not even know. It is sort of like I am also missing what he’d be writing and singing today. I was around for Jimi, Janis, Jim but Chris and Layne Stanley were just such a loss.

[@simonhole3364]

Its amazing how much you remember while recording. The details come back to you. This is great - Awesome work

[@mayorofthenonsense]

None of us ever will be.

[@Microtonal_Cats]

Love hearing talented humble people, and this is two of them in the same room.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much my friend!! You Rock!

[@Jellybeantiger]

90’s was a great age of drumming,Cameron,Grohl,Chamberlin,so many more,the singers also,iconic and the guitarists had great tones,90’s alternative scene was tremendous,great songwriting.

[@what3815]

90's were a golden age of music...specifically 1991 to 1996

[@andrewpearson1903]

Another great drummer from that scene was Sean Kinney in Alice In Chains. If he got enough space to hit the snare on the upbeat, and it would sound cool, he would do it

[@Jellybeantiger]

@@andrewpearson1903 Forgot about Kinney,Perkins from Janes Addiction,another one.

[@chuckthurmond]

98 percent of what is discussed here is completely foreign to me, but to hear professionals discuss their craft is fascinating. And it's an amazing song. I'm bringing on your videos!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@chuckthurmond]

@@Producelikeapro Oops. Binging.

[@Hermiel]

My primary states watching this were 1) sheer awe & child-like fascination and 2) broken-hearted sobbing.

[@x-crisis]

I can barely remember what I did last week, knowing nothing about production this guy's memory seems absolutely amazing.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Friends, I recently had a chance to sit down with the amazingly talented Michael Beinhorn and all I have to say is that it was a rather exciting chat! We talked about his involvement with perhaps THE most iconic rock song of the ’90s. Everything from the drum sounds, guitar sounds, vocals, and songwriting is unbelievable! The track, of course, is "Black Hole Sun" by Soundgarden, which Michael produced and engineered. Having the chance to meet with Michael and break down one of the most recognised rock songs ever made was nothing short of incredible.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks @Meep! Yes, I'm a huge fan of Michael's!

[@chrismonaut]

Awesome video! I love this series anyways, but this is one of my favorite songs with one of my favorite sounds. Thank you so much for making this possible! And again a lesson in how good the source tones are before the mix... tracking is and will always be the most important stage of any mix. Again: Thank you!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi@@chrismonaut thanks ever so much my friend!! Yes, Michael did us a fantastic job in sharing this amazing information with us!

[@JanekSamolyk]

will you invite Owen Morris? @@Producelikeapro

[@26stereo]

thank you warren, this is great!! there's some soundgarden isos around but hearing it from michael is just so much better!!! and of course you ask all the right questions! any chance of getting in touch with brendan o'brien for an 'inside the song' of some of his work?

[@20thCenturyPox]

Oh, yes. We are all only now realising the genius of Kim Thayil. Avoidance of cliche, fantastic attack and articulation, mind-bending scales... The solo on Spoonman is a thrill ride!

[@gonesavage]

This was filmed a few years ago so can you please text Michael and just thank him again for taking so much time to do this video? This was so enjoyable. You keyed in on so many good parts too. Thank you.

[@bryanmclellan1588]

This has to be one of the most enjoyable interviews I've ever listened to. The decision to leave the room and let Chris record his own vocals because he felt that that would yield the best result epitomises the role of Producer. Great decision-making all around. Thanks for this.

[@jimsy5530]

How many of these have you got coming up? They're absolutely brilliant. Thank you!

[@Producelikeapro]

Aw shucks! I'm asking Producers and Engineers who did these tracks to share their knowledge with us!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much@SW627!

[@Gothikub]

One of the best series on KZbin I’ve ever seen. 🤘🏻

[@doctorjoyboylove]

Yeah, makes it in a special way comprehensible, what might be happening when great talent teams up with top-notch engineering and production. This series is absolutely inspiring.

[@jimsy5530]

@@doctorjoyboylove I come at the process of making music from the other end, as I'm a recording artist. It's really enjoyable watching engineers and producers talking about the process of making music, and getting the results they get. Each video is giving a great insight into how records are made. Can't wait for more!

[@lightaces]

The vocal work on this album is a clinic for making a great rock album. The number of different ways Chris used his voice is amazing, and I think this album was by far his best vocal performance.

[@davejohnsonmusic]

Don't forget about Cornell's solo album, Euphoria Morning. That has amazing songwriting and vocal performances, which I argue can rival SuperUnknown.

[@grilledspaghetti]

Temple of the Dog had some fantastic performances as well.

[@HolySmokeOfficial]

It was so cool to hear Michael talk about leaving Chris alone to cut his own vocal tracks... We do the same with our singer, Todd... Just leave him alone with his mic and notebooks! 👊

[@mrdee5260]

2 things stood out to me...1) Michael said Electronic Music was the inspiration behind this...holy schnikies never would've thought that. and 2) He does not like to do too much compression on those vocals, no wonder...that sound! Wowsers...these interviews are so damn valuable thank you Warren!

[@HelenSolinger]

Greatest rock musicans for the ages. BRILLIANT

[@nfijef]

And this was a "HIT", oh how times have changed.

[@tuathadedannan4486]

nfijef i think it would still be a hit today. There's just not many songwriters around that are this good these days. Also the video for the track is one of the best music videos ever.

[@beyondthegong]

yeah, the times fucking suck now.

[@PinataOblongata]

@@beyondthegong Still plenty of amazing music being made and released. You don't find it on the commercial radio, my dude ;)

[@Syklonus]

@@tuathadedannan4486 That's absolute bullshit! There are just as many, if not more talented songwriters around today. You just need to look outside the trashy top 40 chart hits circle. Also, there is no "best" in music. It's subjective.

[@nostalgicsounds]

@@tuathadedannan4486 what planet are you on? theres 0 chance of this being a commercial hit in todays environment

[@JReaLBiz86]

It took me a while to get into rock music, growing up in a family that listened to soul, hip hop, r&b, and jazz primarily. I was just starting to discover how much I like rock music when I played the first rockband game, and thus I heard this song for the first time I could remember. I was blown away by the composition of this song, that "tension" existing throughout the entire track, how powerful the vocal is, everything about it really. I aspire to be a producer/engineer myself. To be able to watch this interview with the man who produced one of my favorite rock songs, hear the individual elements, learn the genius that went into recording and mixing this masterpiece, is exactly what I needed to see today! I loved this! Thank you so much for taking the time to make this for us! I look forward to seeing more!

[@GrindstoneMusic]

If you like this song, the tension, the composition, check out some Alice in Chains! They're from the same era and town.

[@JReaLBiz86]

@@GrindstoneMusic Them Bones is another favorite of mine. Love Alice in Chains!

[@GrindstoneMusic]

@@JReaLBiz86 Great song. I love their heavy stuff like Dirt and Facelift. But where they really shine to me is their acoustic stuff. Check out Jar of Flies and Unplugged if you haven't already!

[@gotohellaaron]

Check out the band Green River.

[@billbrn]

Michael Beinhorn is everything a Producer should be.

[@christinecanty5409]

This is so informative for those of us who adore Chris and SG but know nothing of the technical side of things. Thank y’all so much. And thank you Chris for everything. ❤️

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! I really appreciate it

[@alpacamegapint]

$15,000 in vocal mics to spill the soul.... No one sings like you anymore... thank you Awesome 👏 interview, I learned a lot.

[@Producelikeapro]

Nohl Takahashi yes, what a truly amazing singer!!

[@---do2qd]

Hearing michael talk about composition was very inspiring. You can tell this guy is passionate about music to a level that a regular person will never understand

[@Producelikeapro]

-- agreed 100%! Very inspired

[@Mister006]

:-D "regular person"

[@BrettTalleyMusic]

-- Couldn’t agree more. I could listen to him talk about music all day.

[@chrisjames_official]

Chris Cornell was so very talented. This was a wonderful piece of history to be shared with us all. Thank you!

[@vadimislearningguitar4977]

BEINHORN WORDS - FEEL - TENSION - that's what music is really about -

[@rocknrollboise]

Still can't believe he's gone... He was such a brilliant human being. Feels like just yesterday I was a mere 6 feet from him watching SG at the Paramount in downtown Seattle. RIP Chris. 💔

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes, what an amazing talent! R.I.P Chris!!

[@jfseal38]

Was that the show that J.P. Patches emceed? I was at that one.

[@rocknrollboise]

@@jfseal38 Nah, I wish... This was in like 2014-15ish.

[@dannon2010]

Guys like "ohh shit...tons of bleed, dont remember that..." I love it.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!!

[@customdocuments398]

"Understanding where the one is and recognizing that in the time between one and two there's a universe of possibilities… The whole world exists between between one downbeat and the next" What a fascinating statement… there's always a reason people are where they are in life… Brilliant

[@HornOfGoat33]

RIP Chris. Miss you bud

[@theyellowlightsaber3193]

This song takes me straight back to my adolescence in Australia, I was either 14 or 15 when I first heard this on the radio and for a teenager the melancholia really stood out amongst the usual pop and rock of that era, it was definitely a unique song with that watery 60s sounding guitar. This song was the emo sequel to Here Comes the Sun from the Beatles.

[@CashMattock]

My favorite part was hearing how Chris broke 5 U87’s. Amazing video.... Cheers Warren!

[@andybute]

5 x $2k mics......

[@sungphoto]

I’ve been a life long fan of Soundgarden, and this interview is a gift. Thank you, it made me think fondly to growing up in Seattle during this time

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! So glad you enjoyed the video!

[@sungphoto]

Love your work! I mastered my college band Lodi’s self recorded album at Studio X back in 2000 I think, with Soundgarden and Pearl Jam’s sound engineer Josh Evans!

[@RobHoughton]

Mr. Beinhorn knows what he wants and for our benefit, knows how to explain eloquently how he got it.

[@Bsquared1972]

Great vid! As an owner of the Fender Vibratone 'Leslie,' I can tell you that it comes with a pigtail (crossover) that separates the frequencies; hi/lo goes back to the amp, while the mids go to the leslie speaker. That's why the mids are so sweet when recording it. Also--the speaker is actually stationary; there is a Styrofoam bit that spins, and it only has one opening, which creates that Doppler effect. The cab has openings on the sides/top for miking in stereo...SRV did it the same way for 'Cold Shot.' This tune is haunting, and you did it justice...fantastic!

[@regnifelrub]

That was enlightening. Thank you. I was already wondering how a speaker can rotate endlessly when it is likely that it is wired ;-). Same with a Leslie. It is never the speaker that rotates, but some horn or styrofoam...

[@cjuggernaut1]

Mind Blown. One of my favorite rock songs/albums of all time.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!! Yes and yes! Agreed 100% my friend!!

[@Asshat237]

ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL VIEWING FOR ANYONE INVOLVED WITH PRODUCING RECORDS.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Sean!

[@Asshat237]

@@Producelikeapro thank you for the best kind of content - incredibly entertaining, educational, and inspiring!

[@inclinedplanes]

I worked on an Ozzy record Michael produced, he showed up with his own A-800 8-track head stack, the quickest alignment I ever did on an 800. I think the drums got 6 tracks, Geezer got 1, and then SMPTE went on the last. Michael is a tremendous musician.

[@peterbrandt7911]

I was never a huge Soundgarden fan, but that song is and was great. And the "clean" sound is so unique, that even if you dial in something like this, you drop it, because it instantly sounds like "Black hole sun". Thanks for the reconstruction.

[@Producelikeapro]

I agree! It's a huge song!! Truly beautiful writing, performance and production!!

[@jpslayermayor9293]

I've found that I only like songs in the groups Chris played in that he had done all or most of the writing on. I can tell almost immediately when I hear a Soundgarden song that Chris had very little input into, it doesnt have "it " just the emotional connection that Chris' songs have

[@Chasam0d]

In tears, incredibly special. Picked up my first guitar because of that song, never thought I would hear the elements that way, let alone by the man who put it together. Thankyou!

[@davehumpleby3440]

I absolutely love this song. Now I have an even deeper appreciation of its brilliance after watching this, and learning of the depth and complexity required to produce such iconic music. Thank you.

[@patton303]

I first saw this video 4 or 5 years ago and it really struck me and it changed a lot of the ways I play and record my drums. Just focusing on the source. I rewatch it every year and Michael just gives such honest and sound advice.

[@topsnek9384]

best thing in music is rawness and damn Michael Beinhorn gets that

[@---do2qd]

I have no idea why i teared up at this... starting at the part where he talks about talking to chris about writing this song. This band was such a humongous influence on me as a young man. Chris you left us too soon :(

[@Producelikeapro]

I agree, this is a beautiful song by one of the greatest singers who ever lived!

[@FromNowhereMusic]

my god this is fantastic... Can we get more with Michael talking about EVERY song on the album? I've learned so much from this. Truly a masterpiece, one of the best sounding albums ever recorded and i love hearing about all the details and work that went into it. There's so much knowledge he has to offer, would love to learn from him!

[@frankiesabba]

I'd love it so much if he dissected Untouchables like this. I'd absolutely die.

[@markpollock7154]

Great, great, great. Chris Cornell was an amazing musician and one of the all time greatest rock vocalists. It is such a thrill to hear this song presented in this fashion. Thank you Warren!

[@macleoddan]

This is quickly becoming my favourite music show on KZbin. Great work! Keep it up!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Dan!!

[@just.for.the.downshifts]

This series is an absolute gem. Opens a whole new dimension to a song which has so any layers when you listen to the final recorded version. You think you've heard it all until they break it down like this. The detailed vocal work, guitar tones, composition and putting it all together to make sense of it all. True quality content right here. KZbin needs more of this man...

[@1mlb704]

Superunknown was the first album I ever listened to start to finish on my own, I was 10. I'm 27 now, I've listened to hundreds of amazing rock albums and Superunknown is still my favorite. Chris Cornell is my favorite singer/songwriter, and these songs are incredible. I also love the way this album sounds. Hearing the stories from Michael and listening to the bits and pieces of the song soloed honestly gave me goosebumps. This music on this album in particular is so important to me. Thank you for this video, cheers.

[@georgegeysen6499]

This song ... I remember when I first heard it ... instantly iconic, deep and fascinating ... amazing performances and the melodics? Truly inspired and to hear that he didn't know if it would sound like a Soundgarden song … the mentorship and support of the producer and the trust and creativity he showed to the band was incredible.

[@jimdavignon]

Cornell is the best rock singer of his generation, hands down. Brilliant ideas and soundscape. Michael B is a treat to listen to breaking this down. I'd would have sworn those big guitars were baritone doubled..

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Jim, agreed what a singer! Yes, it's amazing to think those guitars are just massive tones!!

[@tictocbang7443]

Agreed. I saw them play a surprise show at a small Seattle club. They were having trouble with an amp, so while they fixed it, Cornell sang a solo acoustic version of Black Hole Sun. Absolutely unreal.

[@guitarz99]

ian thornley of big wreck reminds me of cornell, such talent

[@Syklonus]

"Cornell is -the best- my favourite rock singer of his generation," Music is subjective. There is no "best".

[@andrewraymond3657]

Two comments; so much great content on your channel, I can’t believe I missed this! Also, Beatles, Cream inspirations , yes, but I hear a lot of Syd Barrett in the lyric, and I know Syd was a big influence on Cornell. Thanks for the video.

[@mayorofthenonsense]

I also heard once that there are no two identical measures played on the drums. I believe that if you get the sheet music for the drums for this album, you will see that each successive bar varies the phrasing slightly, so that nothing is ever repeated during the entire song. They might sound identical, but they aren’t. If there was anybody who could pull that off at such a slow tempo without it sounding really sloppy, it would be Matt Cameron. 100% one of the most underrated drummers of all time.

[@revelry1969]

Fantastic.... now let’s do the whole album

[@Producelikeapro]

I know! You know I want to!!

[@agrainofmalt]

Superunknown is top #2 albums of all time for me. Was 14yo when it came out. Changed my world. Big fan of Beinhorn's work.

[@Producelikeapro]

James McGauran agreed! He’s a master!

[@nolarocks]

SG was KNOWN for their THUNDEROUS bass. I mean - window shattering volume. It was almost comedy. Hearing Ben's tone reminds me of this.

[@helloween76]

Omg… freaking amaze balls!!!!!

[@SPITNEIN]

He should do some stuff with Butch Vig

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

I don't know if anyone said it already, but I hear so much Rush influence in the guitars on this record, and a fair bit in the drumming at times too. But especially the guitars with the occasionally-anthemic major chords (53:43), and those how-the-f-did-he-think-of-that solo's. Takes me back to Fly By Night and Farewell to Kings on vinyl...

[@stevenjeandetroit]

youre high

[@kenneth6211]

Totally. The guitar solo is totally discombobulated and splattered onto the song it’s exactly like Fly By Nights solo

[@briangregory6303]

Chris Cornell was an absolute genius. He was still writing great music into his 50s, which is almost unheard of in rock. I'll miss him as much as I miss John Lennon. Thanks so much.

[@oninoyakamo]

It was nice to hear something about Chris's choice to leave in his intakes and exhales after each vocal. I've never so consistently heard a singer's breathing in their recordings as Cornell's. This unadulterated element always made it feel like Chris was physically present in any room where his songs were playing.

[@Theophanes68]

I’ve probably watched this video half a dozen times already. This is such an epic in depth look at a truly great song. Michael’s passion for the recording process is unmistakable and it’s so interesting to hear a detailed account along with some of his very distinct philosophies on music and recording. The thing that blows me away about this song is that all the main instrumentation sounds HUGE. The drums, bass, and guitars soloed are enormous and with the vocals it’s amazing that nothing gets overshadowed in the mix which is due in large part to the arrangement. Thank you Warren, these insights into the recording process of handpicked songs are fascinating to me, keep up the great work!

[@NoCoverCharge]

Probably my favorite video by Warren Yet... this is the Bomb and that guy is The Genius... amazing

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! Yes, Michael is amazing!

[@twomindz79]

Michael did the 2 of the great 3 RHCP albums. "Mother's Milk' and 'Uplift Mofo party plan'. Respect.

[@nolarocks]

This makes his passing real to me now. What a terrible loss.

[@Warnerchild]

Man I would love it if you did "4th of july" off this album

[@inphanta]

Warnerchild it’s like you read my mind!

[@khaz606]

I've never had a body tingle seeing a notification before!! The production, the band and song on this is so good it brings a tears to my eyes when i hear it. Loving all these interviews.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! That's truly wonderful to hear my friend!! I cried too! I remember the day I heard this...wow!! What a song! Chris was the last great singers!

[@mcourt1358]

anyone else cry during this? am I just crazy? lol. the solo, solo'd. and then the ending vox. Haunting AF. What a GIFT to have this kind of insight into these epic timeless recordings and works of art

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes!! Me! This was such an incredible experience!

[@JohnGauge790]

m court13 Yup

[@LeoSusana]

Michael Beinhorn's joy and enthusiasm had me smiling, laughing, learning. How great when a producer knows when to push and when to back off... really enjoyed hearing how he left Chris alone to record his vocals, would've never imagined it that way. Thank you for this wonderful masterclass!

[@peachmelba1000]

This is a breaktaking recording, of a really cool song, on the best overall, and best sounding, rock album of its time.

[@Producelikeapro]

Very well said

[@seanemmettfullerton]

Oh wow. Double wow! Bless you Warren! At 23:00, we're given the best advice for overcoming self-doubt, and the pressure to suppress our true creative inclinations. Sooo huge!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Sean! I agree, Michael gave so much amazing information in this interview!

[@omarcusihuaman4261]

thats the best part of the interview!

[@svedlundrodriguez]

Watching this was like watching a great movie that you don’t want to end!

[@jackleyton5504]

Totally agree! The ending is great. The choice of notes verge on random, but so does the guitar throughout the song. The root notes dont follow the vocal melody, yet they do enough to work and dont enough to be incredibly interesting. RIP Chris, you were one of the last true rock stars.

[@jurgenschuler8389]

I really like this video format. I love the intimate views, the background. Awesome!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much my friend!

[@berndlang9390]

As i say...you do a Very,Very good Job😶👍

[@OTTERMANN2]

This is a masterpiece interview!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@MrBenthie]

Honestly "Superunknown" is my favorite when it comes to production. Just listen to the difference in the snare sound on Superunknown and Badmotorfinger. Superunknown is just so rich in detail from beginning to end.

[@withmygoodeyeclosed]

Agreed, it's one of my favorite records because of the sound, everything is there in the mix and sounds just right.

[@raymoralesjr]

Thank you for giving me a seat in your studio, I’m just going to sit here and listen.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!!

[@step0601]

Only just discovered this channel, great stuff. Superunknown was the soundtrack to my 20's and introduced me to Soundgarden. Chris was one of those rare talents that elevated rock beyond what 99% of other artists could do.

[@sansocie]

Producing: conflict engagement not avoidance! Glad to hear he fought for the sound he wanted. The best album by this group. Clean and hairy.....what a concept. Great interview. Thanks to everyone for this post.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Robert!!

[@iiWNMii]

The entire history of the world between the kick and snare. That's awesome. I've heard musicians talk about the infinite space between zero and one. I love when the arts, math and philosophy converge.

[@markusdaxamouli5196]

Nice to see a Producer so struck with an artist.

[@ulfsvensson9710]

That guitar solo!!!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes!! Amazing!!

[@oestervig]

This is so great. Please do more with Michael - he's amazing!

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes! Michael is truly amazing!!

[@SavoirRare]

At first, it sounds like musicians in a band wouldn't be into separating out and playing individually to each other rather than together, but then many musicians started out playing to records or the radio so it's actually a lot more natural than you'd think. This album was definitely dark and ominous but incredibly listenable; a real rarity outside of much heavier metal bands, which was part of its' fascination...this song, "Spoonman", and "Fell On Black Days" are all different, interesting, catchy, and menacing. The fact that the melody just "popped into his head" while driving in a car at 4 a.m. (from a Howard Stern interview) makes you at least wonder about its' possible source. I've always thought that the 'creepiest' part of this song was Cornell's shouting the chorus near the end, almost as an affront and challenge to whatever force he was railing against. Just amazing stuff. Thanks so much for this.

[@maskof]

Every song off this album deserves to be covered in this fashion!