Eight years after the death of Cornell, band members talk about finishing the album left unfinished, rekindling emotions and honors to the vocalist
This Saturday (18), the world turned eight without Chris Cornellvocalist of Soundgardenwho died at the age of 52 shortly after a show in Detroit. Since then, the band’s remaining members – who recently gathered in Seattle – faced legal disputes with the singer’s widow, Vicky Cornellinvolving royalties and rights to unlawful music. In recent times, however, the mood between the parts has improved – and this can pave the way for a launch awaited by fans.
In a recent interview with Rolling Stone USAafter the announcement of the entry of the Soundgarden node Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year, the guitarist Kim Thayil commented on the desire to complete the album that the band was recording before the death of Cornell. “It would be an amazing gift for fans,” he said. “And for the Chris also.”
Last Saturday, the bassist Ben Shepherd published in Instagram band officer a tribute touching Cornellremembering the creative process of music “The Road Less Traveled”written by Chris and the drummer Matt Cameron. According to him, the track is part of the unfinished album. “Just listening to the voice of Chriseverything gets better, ”he wrote.
In that phase of recordings, I always hit me a deep feeling of admiration, companionship and love for music and my band brothers. ”
Shepherd further stated that listening to the musical ideas left by Cornell They become complete songs “it’s like taking a glacier off your chest.” Although there is no official confirmation, it seems that the band intends not only to launch this material, but also to participate in the ceremony of Hall of Famescheduled for November.
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Source: Rollingstone
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