THIS VIDEO IS PRETTY CREEPY! First Time Hearing Soundgarden - Black Hole Sun Reaction!

[@tsimmons12]

In the 90s, there was no avoiding this video. It was on MTV every hour, and the song was on the radio every hour, and there was no Internet as it is known today. I was very tired of this song back then. I definitely appreciate it much more now. It's an absolute masterpiece.

[@scottp.5055]

Heaven send hell away, no one sings like you anymore. We miss you Chris Cornell😔

[@shamenbilly]

Fantastic

[@blackwolf6082]

When this song first came on the radio it was a complete eargasm

[@sjoekiloeki]

Such an incredibly great song!

[@bill9605]

Soundgarden Are one of the greatest bands of all time

[@John_Locke_108]

Superunknown was a daily listen for me Senior year of High School. Can't believe it's been 30 years. An absolute masterpiece of a record.

[@StrongStyleFiction]

Every song on it was a classic. Not a single skip on it.

[@joealvarez8733]

Still is...

[@don2006ka]

Guitaring in the middle Kim Thayil superb. His mystic rhythms and variations in his guitaring. He is of Asian Indian origin.

[@jamberry1369]

"Spoonman" -- Soundgarden. Btw... welcome to the 90s in Music Television haha! love it.

[@jameswilson7790]

Spoonman and Black Hole Sun are the two best known songs from Superunknown. It's crazy to think that this album and Purple from Stone Temple Pilots are 30 years old this year, but here we are.

[@stickman1742]

They should also check out Burden In My Hand.

[@AngelicaH3ART]

Yes 100% Spoonman is a banger, def my fave by Sound Garden! This song is a great song but it is dark and depressing.

[@michaellynch9550]

I’m telling you guys, Rusty Cage from Soundgarden is bad ass.

[@janetmcneil5503]

Yes Yes Yes!

[@TheC.O.-VISIT]

So 90s, remember it well. That video was a trip.

[@SG-js2qn]

To me, this is like the grunge response to the Beatles' "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds." As for computer graphics, we really didn't have much of anything decent till about 2000. "The Matrix" was 1999, and LotR started in 2001. "Blade," which came out in 1998 had worse graphics. So right around 2000 is when the graphics server farms started kicking in to create CGI.

[@GatorScribe726]

Great analogy.

[@neilpatrickhairless]

Stan Winston CGI. Early 90's. They were killing it!

[@stickman1742]

I think this video was intentionally trying to look cheesy. I love this song, but hate this video.

[@davidleach4689]

That whole album is a masterpiece super unknown

[@Scarlet3241]

You two are talking about the video not the song. Your reaction is exactly why I don’t watch videos when I’m listening to songs. If you listen to the song without the video it’s quite obvious that it’s a great song. And he was an incredibly talented artist. RIP 🕊❤️🎼

[@jenniferfoster1692]

I agree with you that reactors who weren't around when MTV was a big thing get totally distracted to this video and it clouds their experience of the song. I think watching the videos of most songs is a net positive, though. But yeah, this one, most reactors don't really 'hear' the song as its own thing, which is a shame.

[@stickman1742]

I've always loved this song and knew it from buying the cd and listening to the radio. I didn't watch mtv in the 90s and upon seeing this video, I absolutely hate it. I don't know if the director was trying to channel David Lynch or something, but it just doesn't match the music at all. A ridiculous video like that can only hurt a song, don't know why Soundgarden approved it.

[@seansimms8503]

I was a rap brother back then but my tv stayed on MTV between the Playstation and VCR...this song was always on it seem like back then, it grew on me so much i ended up getting in to Rockband when it came out, this was one of my favorite songs to play.​@@stickman1742

[@Scarlet3241]

There’s definitely an art to making a video but for my taste, the best videos are of a band playing live. Nothing compares to that experience. 🕊❤️🎼

[@jenniferfoster1692]

@@Scarlet3241 I absolutely love those, too, 100%. But there have been some insanely amazing concept videos that had everyone talking when they were released on MTV. Take on You, Sledgehammer etc, and some video directors made really fun videos (Talking Heads 'Wild Wild Life' came right to mind but many more), atmospheric/drama/thriller/performance videos like 'Janie's Got a Gun' etc. So, so many different types of successful videos. But it's true, a good performance video is amazing.

[@bobbyball77]

Ha. This was actually going to be my next request. Looks like I'll have to come up with something else. Absolutely a great song with great vocals. Good choice.

[@Anthonylokison]

This video was a satire on the Suburban life style at the time, it depicts a suburban neighborhood and its vain citizens and how their vanity could open a portal to Hell and suck them all into the firey pits. I think that Alfred said it best here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3uUnKKLZ5uUm7s

[@stickman1742]

I think the satire on that was pretty clear. I think it was very simplistic and poorly done. It doesn't match the song either.

[@Anthonylokison]

@@stickman1742 Well either way, Soundgarden's "Black Hole Sun" is considered their signature song and helped make the band global stars in the mid-1990s. The song was released in 1994 as the third single from their album Superunknown and topped the Mainstream Rock Airplay chart for seven weeks. It also reached number one on the US Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart, and was in the top 10 in Australia, Canada, France, and Ireland, and number one in Iceland, and the Music video was released in 1994 so I think that it helped the Band reach # 1.

[@IggyStardust1967]

This video is what you get when older Gen-Xers are exposed to Sid and Marty Krofft television shows during their early formative years (the early 1970s), then combine it with early "advanced" (at the time) digital video manipulation.

[@jenniferfoster1692]

Haha, exactly!!! That's me to a T. After watching HR Puff n Stuff & Sigmund and the Seamonsters in our impressionable years, it expanded our minds (w/out the drugs the writers were on) and nothing ever seemed weird to us again, lol!! I love that we have that frame of mind. I see younger kids now & they think the tamest things are so weird. 🤣

[@Eowyn187]

So very glad to see y'all jamming on Chris. AUDIOSLAVE please!!! Ps. or Temple of the Dog.

[@stevenseul361]

Hey guys I been waiting for this... let's see if you like. Chris is one of my favorite singers he has such a Pure voice

[@MrJoseph6119]

I've seen this Soundgarden video many many times, and it still freaks me out! RIP Chris Cornell.....

[@broward123]

I remember being 14yo and watching this on MTV on my 13 inch tv.

[@timothybush9633]

A Great song is from singer Chris Cornell that was written by songwriter/musician Prince and sang by Sinead O'Conner and also done by Chris called called Nothing Compares To You RIP to all three of them 🙏

[@tubaviewa2624]

"Two things are infinite: The universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe" (AE)

[@corralescoyote]

Lots of love from NM - your reactions are fun, you two are a great couple… ❤

[@jackgilchrist]

While Audioslave and Temple of the Dog were cool, Soundgarden was by far the best of the bands Chris was in, imo. They absolutely rocked.

[@shamenbilly]

Amazing song, great reaction.

[@FinallyTuned]

The Grunge era was a counter to the preppy and upbeat 80s where the parents were raised in the 50s. The parents of the Grungers came from the 70s and darker times.

[@markhodge7]

Loved this song for years before I ever saw this trippy video. The song is very unique which is what drew me in in the first place.

[@jaybourne1185]

great reaction guys.. in addition to voice play, postmodern jukebox also does an amazing vintage re-imagination of "black hole sun" with the magnificent haley reinhart... enjoy! 😎

[@davidcollins9057]

Masterpiece.

[@fantasmigorical8618]

MORE SOUNDGARDEN‼️‼️‼️

[@Bekka_Noyb]

all time great 90s songs! dbl ♥ the video is trippy! 🙃

[@SunShine-qk4rb]

I was 14 the year this song came out.Great reaction

[@yannhollister9091]

Amazing, it's sounds apocalyptic. I love 90's grunge so much

[@RDRussell2]

Once upon a time we used to judge a song based on the music we heard, not the video we saw. That said, the creatives went into overdrive with this video, so whaddya s'posed to do? Yes, I remember this video's effects being very cutting edge back in the day, even if they look dated now. (Compare/contrast with the Jim Carrey movie, "The Mask," which came out the same year as this video.) A deep cut reference very few people will appreciate today: the actor combing his hair at 8:41, bearing that (very-much-on-purpose) devilish grin, is none other than "Bob," the mystery character at the center of the superb TV show "Twin Peaks" (1990-1991). To say more about Bob would be a spoiler, but it's obvious, yes, that the creative team was shooting for something beyond the norm. I mean, really...Bob? Wow. IYKYK. And yet...just listen to the music on this one, maybe? Also, "Spoonman" should be your next Soundgarden song.

[@shanehuttenhoff8676]

Facts, this music video is so iconic tho and I’m pretty sure it won many awards as well

[@AngelicaH3ART]

Omg dude I had to stop the video for a second to say one of the reasons I love you guys is for yalls facial expressions when something is very strange or maybe you're pondering what you are taking in, like what the fuck is this I'm watching? Haha I'm still laughing from how expressive you guys are at the weirdness on screen, gets me everytime I love it. Anyways as usual great reaction you two keep it up! ;)

[@enerpro2955]

The lyrics are actually more literal than figurative and in them Chris tries to depict what would happen if the sun got swallowed by a black hole

[@salvation2979]

just for second, shot out to the late 80s and 90s for producing some of the most iconic music in history. nothing after that really compares.

[@pmv1969]

The Day I Tried To Live is a great video and vocal delivery.

[@bretttodd6470]

Rusty Cage is a must hear.

[@russellhunt2071]

I watched this when I was high when it first came out. Trppy.

[@trex9263]

I have always loved this song. The video I could do without.

[@KennethSavage-nn2vv]

Chris Cornell, in the top three voices for me of the grunge movement along with Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam) and Kurt Cobain (Nirvana)… Fun reaction and review 👊🏻

[@zambam3]

You have to do a video on 'Spoonman'. You will love it...

[@pmv1969]

To me, Chris has the best voice across all time and all genres!

[@scottrbloom]

The image of the little girl with the ice cream cone has got to be about the creepiest hyper-sexual image in any video ever done. Oddly enough it fits the rest of the video perfectly.

[@karlsmith2570]

Hey Phil and Sam, another Soundgarden song you should definitely check out is "Spoon Man"

[@luisrodriguez-mb7cc]

Talking About a weird song and video, thanks for reacting to both.

[@bryangibson1497]

This song reminds me of being 19 in 1994. That was probably the best year for music ❤

[@jenniferfoster1692]

This song is super famous & was extremely popular. Separate it from the video. It may be a bit slower (but that was often grunge style) but it's very hard, as in being very intense plus the instrumentation & vocals go very hard at various points. The softer bits are the juxtaposition/contrast to the intense & make it very appealing by doing that. Chris Cornell said 'Black Hole Sun' doesn't mean anything, lol, he just liked how it sounded.

[@jakerobinson5978]

If I was having a conversation with someone and it came up that they were unfamiliar with Black Hole Sun, I'd be like "Are you even legally old enough to be in this bar?" This album, leading with this song, made them go from playing little alt venues to playing arenas overnight. There's a great Marc Maron interview with Chris Cornell shortly before he "committed suicide" which is worth a listen, but in it he says he didn't realize why Black Hole Sun became a massive hit. I understand that an artist doesn't own the interpretation of their work by the audience, but Cornell flat out says the lyrics are completely stream of consciousness. Anyway, if you like grunge this album is pretty much perfect start to finish.

[@CineRam]

There were two versions of this music video. Initially, the video didn't have nearly as many facial distortions, although there was some animation (like the tongue). After a couple of weeks, a new version of the video was being broadcast, replacing the initial version. This is the version that you watched and reacted to. My guess is that the CG distortions and animated scenes were not finished by the time that the song was set to be released, so the first version was a partially completed video, and then the version you saw was broadcast in regular rotation once it was ready. I saw both versions, but missed my chance to get the first version recorded so I could save it on VHS.

[@markvanderstelt8999]

most of there songs are harder and this song was Huge on MTV.

[@christopherdial]

The video is about the 7 deadly sins. Since the last eclipse there have been some pretty in depth breakdown’s on the symbolism and hidden numerology in some of the scenes.

[@shanehuttenhoff8676]

Still one of the best songs I’ve ever heard in my life

[@markcole8698]

Not sure if you've checked out Chris Cornell w/Audioslave yet, but Like A Stone is a really great song! And really showcases Chris's voice more than this most incredible song you've just played! Miss his voice...

[@DanEl-c9c]

Your reaction to deciphering the message of the visuals is at best tone deaf. Also the obsession with "he's y" over quality is also telling

[@gwydion56]

I heard this song many times before I saw the video. The video was not what I expected.

[@extracaliber432]

Try Interstate Love song by S.T.P..

[@jenniferfoster1692]

Yes!!

[@smoothe4216]

love Chris and hate his life ended the way it did. He is such a gem of a person and his vocals are unique. I would recommend his live performance of Fell on Black Days at Sirius along with Billie Jean cover.

[@rickd8024]

A black hole is a singularity point of infinate mass, from where nothing escapes when it penetrates the event horizon. Even light will not escape. It holds great amounts of energy. like an exponentional sun. In approximity time and space will deform, according to theories. Well, Chris Cornell did do a James Bond song ;) He had one of the greatest singing voices in heavy rock.

[@dannytapp7259]

I heard something like Chris wrote this as a result of half way falling asleep in front of the TV and had some goofy thoughts

[@KuroMort]

My guy is literally calling upon a black hole to consume everything

[@vicprovost2561]

This is a great tune and they were one of the best bands of the Grunge era. For another classic, do Superunknown, tremendous music from them again, enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎸🎶

[@DrewMcBratney]

Chris Cornell himself said that this song has no real message.

[@nickosP-o3e]

very good song!

[@thecentralscrutinizer5730]

I feel ya man lol shit makes you grit your teeth man! 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@jtf2dan]

Remember hearing this in the gym everyday on the radio in the mid nineties. Great track to work out to...more motivating than bubblegum pop.

[@Charles-kc2vt]

More Key and Peele please! 🙏

[@JoshSmith-wo7zw]

Yeah that was back when MTV was all music too instead of so called reality shows like it is now.

[@TanelTheAntiWokeGuy]

Damn. Can't even remember when i last heard their music. My theory is that our society is at its tipping point and waiting for the end to wash it all away. I mean it's inevitable. When you keep an eye on everything that's going on across the globe. You can feel it in your bones. By the way where can i post reaction recommendations?

[@jeremeywilson2318]

I think Say Hello 2 Heaven is his best performance!!!

[@kevinhennessy1615]

This Is a Banging Tune! Strange and Weird Video? RIP Chris Cornell 🙏😥

[@DanEl-c9c]

The visuals match perfectly to lyrics. Chris Cornell is addressing superficial shallow people in an ungodly broken world and he is praying for the end of it. If you're a Christian by the book and not in name only, you know that's exactly what's coming...

[@MrRoyboy76]

I kinda correlate this with Tool’s Anema

[@candacemay7187]

I love this song!! But ... I can do without the video. It distracts from the genius that is Chris Cornell!!

[@teddybissell7512]

Burden In My Hand shows off Chris Cornell’s vocals more and I think he sounds like Cory Wells of Three Dog Night in it.

[@christopherdavidson4382]

Not for nothin', Peter Frampton does a pretty tremendous cover of this song live. I've seen at least one video of Peter doing it live on this platform. If anyone else likes this song it might be worth a few minutes of your time to check that out.

[@michaellynch9550]

His voice is pretty subdued in this one. Wait until you hear his more rock voice.

[@GatorScribe726]

They did do Outshined already. Looking forward to more Soundgarden.

[@michaellynch9550]

@@GatorScribe726 I suggested they do rusty cage

[@chazchinault5632]

Ain’t no damn way y’all are hearing this gem for the first time.

[@nathanlandry1016]

Ahhh Drop Eb. What a different tuning

[@nicholasives8816]

Ahhhh lol , the songs about going to HELL , i mean ....Chris was badass , and so was Sound Garden, Audio Slave 😎

[@tjmctube]

Loved the song the first time I heard it. Years later I happened to see the video. Ya CREEPY. Yet somehow felt appropriate. Hahahahaha.

[@devinup3981]

Okay but Savage Garden is also pretty great. To The Moon And Back is a fantastic song.

[@MarcelPilie]

My favorite Soundgarden song is "The Day I Tried to Live".

[@tjhorne82]

Y'all should get into some Stone Temple Pilots and Bush

[@TJLil001]

Should check out Chris in Audio Slave with Like a Stone...

[@stevenbergom3415]

Don't think too deeply about the lyrics. Chris Cornell was just putting words together that sounded cool.

[@joannparker1977]

When the sun dies and becomes a black hole and sucks everything into it. So dark.

[@frankh9600]

You just did the radio airplay stuff, you must do Rusty Cage OMV, Jesus Christ Pose OMV, and Slaves and Bulldozers audio.

[@JoshSmith-wo7zw]

Ole Chris playing a Gretsch. Thats a guitar brand you don't see as often as Gibson and Fender

[@drewcliff82]

Yea this is definitely one of the weirdest music videos there is. What a time the 90s were lol.

[@spookyscaryskeletons450]

Should react to DIRT: Switched On Kill (Episode 1), its on youtube for free and good docuseries about dirt racing.

[@WayneCoston-kj1go]

You should check out Chris Cornell - You Know My Name

[@Ronster64]

Isn't Shine Collective Soul?

[@kristophermyers2255]

I always thought it was about fake people with their fake smiles like a mask they wore to hide their true feelings.

[@kimzwolinski9919]

I know the song but I have never seen the video. Not what I expected 😂 Great song though

[@andyh4224]

Time to check on Stone Temple Pilots"Interstate Love Song" or Plush!!!!!!

[@sateentuoksu]

You already know, what happens tomorrow..? kzbin.infoM6kIrnDFTu0?si=0vJVXfzu79yncnq5 (Hint of 5 points: scent of wish at night)

[@adventureswithchillyb6827]

you need some Jackyl- lumberjack on the channel

[@tommyrjensen]

The rapture aspect comes from the conservative side of US politics, which developed the idea that if WW3, or anything else comparatively nasty, could finally cleanse the world properly, then Jesus would return and save those who deserve it. And that supposedly would then mainly apply to conservatives. I always viewed this song as a caricature of the religious conservative thinking.

[@Rasputin-p4e]

You missed one of their bread song titled "Always".