Soundgarden - Spoonman REACTION & REVIEW! FIRST TIME HEARING!

[@jasonvedder455]

The song was written about a street performer out in Seattle. They got him in the studio and in the music video. I think he also performed on one of the late night shows. Letterman I think

[@MrMichael51264]

And at one of the concerts at the paramount around 92ish.

[@jmhaces]

Back in the day I had this classmate who wasn't into rock music at all and was only vaguely aware of the whole grunge scene that was big at the time, and I'll never forget that his family went on a trip to Seattle around the time this song came out and when he came back he told me he'd seen "the guy from that Nirvana video who plays the forks" performing on the street. At least he got the Spoonman's gender right.

[@snap2snip]

Artis the Spoonman

[@trisharivers5588]

Spoonman won a Grammy in 1995 for best metal performance. Totally surprised you hadn’t heard of it before

[@THEDavidHeretic]

I think I had heard of the song, like I knew of the songs existence...but I had never actually heard the song before.

[@brucenadeau5920]

David, David, our dearest David.... I THOUGHT everyone has heard Spoonman at least once in their lives! lol

[@dijionrose5296]

Right thought that would be case also 🤷‍♀️

[@brucenadeau5920]

@@dijionrose5296 it's more than likely the most played Soundgarden song ever to grace radio waves... Most people who never heard Soundgarden at least know this one... I am shocked STILL that he never heard this song before now. David is a rarity here! lol

[@dijionrose5296]

@@brucenadeau5920 right agree maybe doing this hes expanding his horizons..😁

[@Huddle_House56]

Bruce Nadeau it was definitely Black Hole Sun

[@brucenadeau5920]

@@Huddle_House56 Yeah THAT one too! I am sure that is on the list in the Queue SO it will be interesting to see when it come around eventually! lol

[@toxigenic]

In the 90s I had a friend whose last name was Spooner. Every time he came over we'd blast "Spoonman" when he stepped into the house. It was a stupid joke but it made all of us laugh.

[@theory-in-motion]

Backstory: This song was written for the Singles movie. Jeff Ament did a bunch of concept work, and Spoonman was one of the suggested band names (named after the street performer). Cornell took the list of band names and used it as a list of potential song names, once “Citizen Dick” was chosen for the band. After the film, they made the full band version of the song; Artis the Spoonman was brought into the studio. Ben Shepherd (bassist) did backing vocals. Matt Cameron played pots and pans during the breakdown (I always thought they were wood blocks). Not the most ridiculous list of instruments I had ever seen in a grunge song (I think that goes to the intro/outro to Pearl Jam’s Ten, where salt shakers and fire extinguishers make the list), but it's up there for the ¿que? factor.

[@jamesleblanc7437]

And the rest of Chris’ songs were released for the soundtrack reissue a few years back.

[@heyskipj]

The best part of the reaction (all of it) was when Dave says, "I should have seen this coming." Soundgarden fans nod to each other, "Spoon solo."

[@johnbodine8217]

Spoonman is a street performer who uses spoons to play music. That is him in the song playing the spoons. And he was known to come up on stage during this song and jam with the band

[@stephanrott5002]

Here's the story: In 1992, a lot of Seattle musicians helped working on (and also had cameos in) the Cameron Crowe movie "Singles". Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament had been put in charge of creating the fictional band Citizen Dick that would appear in the film (played by Matt Dillon, Ament, Gossard and Vedder). Jeff had compiled a list of potential song titles which included the name "Spoonman". The name was inspired by Artis the Spoonman, a street performer who plays music with a set of spoons. Chris Cornell eventually used the names on the list to create songs for the film and an acoustic version of "Spoonman" was among these. The final full-band studio version of the song featured Artis the Spoonman playing his spoons as part of the song's bridge.

[@Balzhag]

there's something very wholesome when someone hears something they never saw coming. . i used to get a little upset about the way david reacts but I realize, I think he's old school and also over time that if everyone who reacts has the same reaction/love as me, then life would be boring. it's also good to learn about some of his insights on the musicality of a song. i just realize I'm 2 years late but oh well who cares. have a good one david (:

[@christianeflentie1228]

I love this song. I think it's brilliant but also has to do with actually having seen this guy up there in Seattle at least twice. He was amazing to hear and watch. When the song debuted, I knew immediately who they were talking about and couldn't believe the appreciation the band was showing. I cannot play this song unless it's on really loud and I can sing along (yikes!) so I'm limited somewhat but this is always in rotation on my playlist. I forgotten about this request. Thanks for the great review. 🙏💕 Chris.

[@canadaeast8358]

Omg I love soundgarden. They are very very good. Chris Cornell has a voice like no other

[@54nrubnus]

I met "spoonman" along the waterfront in Seattle back then and I have to admit I was star struck just because he worked with Chris. so after his performance, I was asking him how it was to work with Soundgarden. But from what I remember he was a bit rude. I think he was american indian and he said something about he was being used for his heritage and taken advantage of. Then he basically shoo'd me off. But the guy spoonman was really good in the street performance that I saw and if you watch the video of spoonman you can see him.

[@Torthrodhel]

Such a great song, can't add anything not already said a billion times by others on these comments. Just awesome.

[@jakefromstatefarm1405]

Love this track, glad to see you review it. Keep it up!

[@CarlosSierralta]

Great tune, dude. You may know that the song was inspired by a real Seattle’s spoonman. For me it’s one of NUDEDRAGONS* best songs. It’s hypnotic, pal!

[@huskerdominator1222]

Can’t believe you hadn’t heard this song, but I loved the reaction.

[@seattleite6631]

What's even cooler is this was their opening single to this massive album. Spoons and all! :) I think your score will be in the 9 to 10 territory with further listens and consideration.

[@youravgjoe42]

The spoon solo was actually performed by the Seattle street performer the song was about. I think if memory serves me correctly he can be seen performing it in the official video. This is my favorite Soundgarden song. Thanks for the reaction.

[@sharondarcangelo3949]

Your reaction to the spoons is priceless!!!😂

[@brucenadeau5920]

Kim does a killer solo and Cameron says "Hold my beer, time for me to shine!" lol

[@brucenadeau5920]

Hey David, I don't think I've seen you get into a song yet like you just did with Spoonman!

[@Vociferousklang]

Artis the Spoonman, there are videos on KZbin of him playing. The bass player, Ben Shepherd sung with Chris. Michael Beinhorn produced the record with Brendan O'Brien mixing :-)

[@gemevieya]

Love seeing this kind of reactions to amazing songs like Spoonman. Really great, David!

[@MaddelynKayKay]

I absolutely loved this review. Well done!!

[@TaverenTech]

Spoonman was inspired by a guy that played spoons for real... it was a big inspiration for this song. The final version of the song featured Artis the Spoonman playing his spoons as part of the song's bridge. The drummer, Matt Cameron, also plays pots and pans on the song and the bass guitarist, Ben Shepherd, performs backing vocals.

[@SleepingTiger-vlog]

I've spent too many hours today watching your Soundgarden reviews but I can't stop. haha. Artis the Spoonman!!

[@THEDavidHeretic]

No worries enjoy them and watch to your hearts content.

[@pablerry]

Studios don´t make enough panning these days because a lot of people use their cellphone speaker to listen music. Who knew that mono was going to come back.

[@tripsreacts9961]

I'm suprised you havent heard this prolly my favorite soundgarden song

[@mendronesg]

Kinda impossible to not have heard this song Even if you're just listening to any rock station this would play at least once a week, until today it does in classic rock stations

[@THEDavidHeretic]

I actually didn't listen to a whole lot of radio in the 90's. I avoided it like the plague because I would turn on the radio and I would immediately get slammed with "Smells Like Teen Spirit", or "Even Flow"....and I was not into the grunge movement at all. So I stuck with CD's, listening to the music I wanted to listen to, not what the mass media was trying to shove down my throat and trying to tell me that I like it.

[@beedawk]

Gotta watch the official video! Spoons galore

[@THEDavidHeretic]

Yeah I watched it a couple nights ago, that was nuts watching the guy with the spoons.

[@dathorndike4908]

The bass player sings the call and respond part in the verses when they did this live

[@blinddog1212]

BTW, the AM radio effect voice is in fact Ben Shepherd, the bass player!

[@HugoFDiaz]

Really good job!!!! I enjoy your vids! You have really good 👂!!!! Soundgarden won a Grammy for best metal performance with this song!!!! 1994 🔥 fire!!!!!!

[@THEDavidHeretic]

They did???

[@HugoFDiaz]

Yes!

[@Elis_Nordgall]

Soundgarden - Beyond the Wheel Amazing vocals

[@THEDavidHeretic]

It's already in the pipeline for filming, should be coming out soon.

[@jawadahmed3885]

Love your show,man! You make my time nicer. I just wanna meet you one day. But maybe this isn’t possible. Cause I'm far away in Bangladesh. Anyways,such a happy man. Stay blessed! ❤️

[@665don667]

"Mood for Trouble" from Soundgarden's first full length album titled 'Ultramega OK' released in 1988. It's one of my favorite Soundgarden songs. You definitely gotta check it out!

[@665don667]

And if you want a great guitar solo I recommend "Incessant Mace" from the same album. Also on the album is an awesome cover of Howling Wolf's "Smokestack Lightning"

[@THEDavidHeretic]

I'll need a link so I watch the correct video

[@665don667]

@@THEDavidHeretic kzbin.info/www/bejne/b17Pq5aOjZytf6s The Sub Pop youtube page has the whole album. It's actually the remastered album, remixed and remastered by Jack Endino. As someone who grew up with the original version, I can say that Endino did a great job!

[@THEDavidHeretic]

@@665don667 Added to the que

[@PeckiePeck]

The spoons are also panned in my kitchen sink.

[@lunker1769]

He would play his spoons all over Seattle. Him and the Tuba man (rip) would always play the big events at the Seattle Center...

[@mattgilbert7347]

Remember when music made people feel joy? That reaction was joyful. Loved it. I'd call it a kind of "call & response" vocal, Blues/Gospel influence - but yes, the two vocal lines are panned :). The rest is called "FKIN GOOD PRODUCTION" It's heavy, it gooves, it's loud - but it still has plenty of *space* Not enough space in recorded music today. Too much compression and loudness, no dynamics.

[@Andrew46_2]

This song was a behemoth on MTV in the 90s. Great reaction.

[@THEDavidHeretic]

Only time I really watched MTV was every Saturday night from midnight to 3:00 am....Headbangers Ball.

[@nickdamas2164]

You gotta do either one of their songs Fresh Tendrils or Limo Wreck from that same album!!!!! Please?? 😁...lol

[@THEDavidHeretic]

I'll need a link so I watch the correct video

[@nickdamas2164]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6PXf5-Mbr6nos0

[@nickdamas2164]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpO0n59ma9iqodU

[@THEDavidHeretic]

Added to the que

[@nickdamas2164]

😁😁😁

[@anthonypallen7919]

Love your reactions .

[@THEDavidHeretic]

FEELIN' YOU Anthony!!! Glad you're enjoying the show.

[@anthonypallen7919]

@@THEDavidHeretic I wish I understood the concept of played music like you do.

[@THEDavidHeretic]

@@anthonypallen7919 Funny story....I wish I could just sit back and enjoy music, without feeling the need to analyze it like you do.

[@jameshannagan4256]

Radiohead is masterful at the whole ambient panning thing.

[@PaisleyGreene63]

Spoonman is actually my favorite Soundgarden song.

[@cufiish]

Watching you react, this should have been over 9 :D. Anyways, great channel man, I`m here from the start.

[@THEDavidHeretic]

FEELIN' YOU Aleksandar!!!

[@chrisballard7594]

RIP CHRIS

[@mikeh6286]

Good one David!!! How about Soundgarden - Live To Rise 😆

[@THEDavidHeretic]

I'll need a link so I watch the correct video

[@beatmet2355]

I’m thinking it’s Matt Cameron or Ben Shepherd who’s trading vocals with Chris Cornell, but that’s just a guess.

[@ameliacharles2284]

Knowing your love of the bass, are you familiar with Kyuss? Whitewater or Demon Cleaner

[@THEDavidHeretic]

I'll need a link so I watch the correct video.

[@ameliacharles2284]

@@THEDavidHeretic Whitewater kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWqvdXeYobKrgLs Don't worry about the secret track Lick Doo as it is just a band larking around. You can stop it after the main song. There's an official video for Demon Cleaner if you wanted to do that kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGi2nJhomrCLaMk

[@THEDavidHeretic]

@@ameliacharles2284 Added both to the que

[@ameliacharles2284]

@@THEDavidHeretic Thank You David

[@pjam1184]

This whole album should be a patreon full listen through, great great album. Also, love the Vader shirt.

[@THEDavidHeretic]

We could make that happen on Patreon, already giving some thought for the next Patreon Exclusive Event (or P.E.E.....good lord I gotta work on that)

[@Thewonderfulday]

Cornell was Seattle"s Freddie Mercury....check our Soundgardens Birth Ritual

[@THEDavidHeretic]

I'll need a link so I watch the correct video

[@bplebanek]

Watch the Video, you'll see the Spoonman in Seattle

[@THEDavidHeretic]

The official video?

[@johnclawson3287]

Nope. They are spoons. 🤘 * early comment. When you said Bells. Should have known you would know. 🤘👍

[@Nusremmus]

Watch the video for more context

[@jeremyarkham337]

React to Mad Season´s Lifeless Dead ... the riff cross your head using head phones ...

[@THEDavidHeretic]

I'll need a link so I watch the correct video

[@jeremyarkham337]

@@THEDavidHeretic kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYSwg5inm7CsfZo

[@THEDavidHeretic]

@@jeremyarkham337 Added to the que

[@clairash2004]

Jesus's Christ Pose cranks!!!! So worthy of checking out. Nope, that there is spoons😁😁 Love the fact you go pink like i do, I go the most fabulous shade of red when I'm hot, got knicknamed beetroot in highschool 🤣🤣

[@THEDavidHeretic]

FEELIN' YOU Clair!!! Yup my face tells it all...makes me adorable and all, but it sucks when I play poker and I get a great hand.

[@clairash2004]

@@THEDavidHeretic lmfao😂😂

[@needisaymoore2138]

You have to see the video

[@tripsreacts9961]

💪

[@rubicon-oh9km]

Dave. Dave. Dave. Come on dude, you've heard Spoonman before. I know you haven't been lying under a rock for the last thirty years. I'm ready for you to react to another song you've probably never heard as well, Hotel California.

[@THEDavidHeretic]

As I have stated many times before, I did everything I could to avoid Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Soundgarden, and everything else from the "grunge" movement in the 90's. I was focused on Prog Rock and Jazz, so I didn't listen to the radio at all. So I honestly had never heard the song before. If I had, I wouldn't have done a reaction video to it because it wouldn't have been my first time hearing it. Now, if you're questioning my integrity and calling me a liar, than please by all means provide some irrefutable concrete evidence to support your claims. Otherwise you're just speculating and slandering, and I really don't appreciate that.

[@rubicon-oh9km]

@@THEDavidHeretic All I DO know is that the "first-time reaction" craze has exploded on KZbin and there are thousands of people reacting and there are only so many songs to react to. After all, it's all about the number of views on a video so no one is gonna react to an unknown album track from a 1992 Alice In Chains album when they can react to a more popular song that everyone knows, including themselves to garner more views. Is that you David? I have no clue. I don't know you. Only YOU can answer that.

[@THEDavidHeretic]

@@rubicon-oh9km Which Alice In Chains song are you referring to? It might already be in the que, I'll have to check. If it is, I'll add your name to the requesters. I'll react to whatever is requested of me. From what I've been told, a lot of the songs I've reacted to are deep cuts and are not very popular songs. Those videos don't get a lot of views, like 200 - 400 views. Luckily, I don't really care about views. I'm not at all interested in analytics or views or clicks or likes or counts. All I care about is fulfilling the requests that are made, and entertaining as many people as I can while fulfilling those requests. If the video gets 200 views, that's great. If it get's 200,00 views, that's fine too. That's not what drives me though, making people smile, brightening their day, and fulfilling their requests....that's what drives me.

[@rubicon-oh9km]

@@THEDavidHeretic You're fulfilling requests via Patreon and getting paid for it David. At that point, views are not important. If I request a song and pay for it via Patreon and you've heard it before, are you going to tell me and not take my money or are you going to act like you've never heard it?

[@THEDavidHeretic]

@@rubicon-oh9km Well first off, most of the requests I'm fulfilling are actually free requests that were made before I even started the Patreon. I had to switch to Patreon-only requests when the que got to be very long, and I had to stop taking free requests to try and shrink the que down. The que grew to 1630 requests, that's over 2 years worth of requests. Since switching to Patreon-only requests, the que has shrink down to 1268 requests, so the plan to shrink the que down is working. It's slow, but it is working. However there are still over 1000 free requests in the que that were made prior to Patreon, and I am getting to those first because they were made first. The Patreon requesters all understand this, as I have explained it to them, and are waiting patiently in line for their requests.. So like I said I won't be getting to any Patreon-made requests for about another year and a half.. The exception to those are the ones that have been prioritized by the Silver and Gold Tier members, but that's because they're paying to skip the que and have their requests done without having to wait a year and a half in the que. Secondly, my integrity is far more important to me than a few dollars. So if someone requests a song, and I know for a fact that I have heard it before, I will tell the person who requested it that I can't do an honest reaction to it. At that point, they can select a different song to add to the que. Now there have been times I have started to react to a song, and while listening to it, I realize I have heard the song before. I stop the song, I'll inform the viewers that I recognize the song, so this won't be a reaction anymore, simply a review. Luckily this has only happened like 3 times so far, but I'm sure it will happen again. Check out my reaction to Stone Temple Pilots - Plush if you'd like to see this happen, it's the first one that comes to mind. Lastly, if someone requests a song, and I tell them I've heard it before, they can request a live version of that song. When that happens, I am very clear with them that I won't be reacting to the song itself, I will only be reacting to the live performance of the song. Things like showmanship, stage energy, crowd interaction, production, things of that nature. I also inform the viewers prior to starting the reaction that I know for a fact I have heard the song before, however this is a live performance. Therefore I won't be reacting to the song in any way. I will only be reacting to the live performance, things like showmanship, stage energy, crowd interaction, production, stuff like that. So to recap: 1. Other than the prioritized requests from the Silver and Gold tier members, the requests I'm currently fulfilling were made for free before the Patreon page was even created. 2. If I know for a fact I've hear the song before, I will tell the requester, and they can switch out songs. 3. If I have heard the song before, the requester can have me react to a live version of the song. When this happens, I am very clear that I will not be reacting to the song itself in any way, shape, or form. I will only be reacting to the live performance aspects. 4. If at any point during the reaction I realize I have heard the song before, I immediately pause and inform the viewers I do in fact recognize the song. I then inform the viewers that this will no longer be a reaction video, simply a review. Hopefully this clears up any confusion and answers all your questions about my honesty and integrity. DH

[@bigdaddypiggy]

I’ve always loved all types of music but 90-94 Soundgarden ? 🖤🤘🏻they are the tits man

[@ameliacharles2284]

That's a guy called Artis playing the spoons. A street performer they know. Watch the official video David

[@ryanpfeifer2704]

You should totally react to Pearl Jam’s Deep

[@THEDavidHeretic]

I actually already did a reaction for "Deep", here's a link to the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jn_UYoiPYpuglc0

[@jona7504]

Love this song and Jesus Christ Pose

[@strike_shamrock5525]

How in the world haven't you heard Spoonman before? lol Here's the link to that In Search of Giants: Outlands song I recommended. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGS7ZXZmarmqeaM

[@THEDavidHeretic]

Added to the que

[@zabriabubakar5982]

Bro, plz do react to BANDMAID again, songs Freedom, Dont You Tell Me live at Shibuya...

[@THEDavidHeretic]

Already in the que, added your name to the requesters.

[@sallyforth3712]

Please react to All She Wrote by Firehouse. Keep rockin!

[@THEDavidHeretic]

I'll need a link so I watch the correct video

[@sallyforth3712]

@@THEDavidHeretic kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4aufameo7F_bpI live version . Firehouse All She Wrote Live .They were late to the party (hair bands ) but clean as hell. Thx for the reply

[@THEDavidHeretic]

@@sallyforth3712 Added to the que.

[@ViKingsRacing]

Love this song and love your knowledgeable reactions, mate! Seeing as so many people have already informed you of The Spoonman, I'm not gonna dwell on that. Instead a reaction suggestion perhaps? Kenny Wayne Shepherd - True Lies, I think you'd enjoy the musicianship here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIaYYXaJn7WXiqs

[@THEDavidHeretic]

Added to the que

[@goldenhourkodak]

Absoltely no way you never heard this song before

[@THEDavidHeretic]

Sounds to me like you're calling me a liar, and questioning my honesty and integrity....is this the case?

[@goldenhourkodak]

@@THEDavidHeretic Sigh, no. I am just saying you must have at least heard this song on the radio at some point and don't remember it.

[@THEDavidHeretic]

@@goldenhourkodak Which is why I state at the beginning of the video "To the best of my knowledge, I have not heard this song before"...and then I go on to say "If I start to play the song, and I recognize it, and I go 'Oh yeah I have heard this before' I'll let you know". I listened, I did not recognize it, it never sounded familiar to me, so I can honestly say I've never actually heard it to the best of my knowledge and recollection. Now, as I have done on several other videos on this channel, if I had started listening and I DID recognize the song....I would have immediately paused the video, I would have stated for the record that the song DID sound familiar, and that I HAVE heard it before....and now the video would not be a reaction video, but instead a review video.

[@1993reefblue]

How could this be first time hearing Spoonman? lol really..

[@THEDavidHeretic]

I avoided bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden like the plague in the 90's. I was into Jazz and Prog Rock from 1990 through about 2003. If it wasn't Jazz or Prog, I didn't listen to it.

[@motionshadow]

:D

[@rdh1130]

Actually one of my least favorite soundgarden. Especially after hearing it 1,000 times. But they needed to eat and slaves and bulldozers wasn’t cutting it for them.

[@newageassholes]

You trying to say superunknown was a sell out?

[@rdh1130]

@@newageassholes not really, I love the album. Was more commercial for sure. Radio killed it for me. Some of my favorites are the ones radio never played.

[@newageassholes]

@@rdh1130 wasn't really that much more commercial than badmotorfinger. Rusty cage and outshined were played constantly.

[@rdh1130]

@@newageassholes agreed. And those are probably my least favorites on that one. LoL

[@newageassholes]

@@rdh1130 😂😂

[@asharma4490]

You’ve heard this song before!

[@THEDavidHeretic]

I'm assuming you have proof of this blatant and baseless accusation?

[@jakefromstatefarm1405]

😂😂😂 Owned lol

[@asharma4490]

@@THEDavidHeretic if I said yes would you lighten up? 😊 but, I understand you’re a reaction and review channel, and maybe you thought that I was implying that you’ve heard this song before and that this is not a genuine first time reaction? Hardly that. I simply meant that you most likely have heard this song playing in the background somewhere, and I meant it as a joke. But, the song was all over the place, and it’s still constantly played. I’m from New Delhi originally, and it was on the sound waves there as well. Anyways, I appreciate your insights and expertise on these as a musician yourself, that’s why I watch your channel. Well, that and the fact that you react to my favorite band a lot, ie Soundgarden. Didn’t mean any offense or harm by that previous comment.

[@asharma4490]

@@jakefromstatefarm1405 oh no my life is ruined 🥺

[@THEDavidHeretic]

@@asharma4490 Sorry if I seem defensive, but you'd be amaaaaaaaaazed how many accusations I get every single day in regards to that exact same thing. I'm constantly accused of lying and and faking that I've never heard songs before, without any proof or evidence. That's a direct attack on my integrity, and in this life that's all anyone really has to credit themselves with. Anyone who actually knows me, can attest to my honesty and my integrity...and I take a lot of pride in both. So when people attack me, I naturally defend myself. I understand now you were joking around, but when I hear those same accusations 5-8 times a day....it can be very frustrating. My apologies.