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webberf1webberf1 Posts: 160
edited February 2007 in Other Music
who do you think makes the better vocal performance - Chris or Eddie?

Although i think overall Chris is the better singer by a good amount, and has made vocal performances (such as Say Hello 2 Heaven) which Eddie Vedder - let alone anyone else - could never match, i actually think Eddie takes the spotlight in Huger Strike over Chris. when his deep hymn-like voice kicks in at the second verse, it sends chills down my spine every time.

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  • pirlo21pirlo21 Posts: 534
    Agreed. Cornell himself said that he was struggling with the song until Ed lent a hand.
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  • facepollutionfacepollution Posts: 6,834
    Chris's voice sounds so mourful when he's singing the 'going hungr -eh-eh-eh' parts, now that sends shivers down my spine. That said, it's the combination of both voices that makes the song stand out, their voices are such a perfect match.
  • DercheefDercheef Posts: 732
    Cornell. I love Eddies voice on this but no one seems to be able to sing Cornells part properly nowadays. Not even Cornell.
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  • macgyver06macgyver06 Posts: 2,500
    compliments
  • Jeremy1012Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    even if cornell's voice is technically better, I much prefer Eddie's on hunger strike. his voice is just amazing on it.
    "I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
  • reachdown12reachdown12 Posts: 693
    They are equally strong in this song i feel. They both even each other out in the vocal sense beautifully, and it can be guaranteed the song would not be the same if it wasn't one without the other.
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  • mohomoho Posts: 541
    Jeremy1012 wrote:
    even if cornell's voice is technically better, I much prefer Eddie's on hunger strike. his voice is just amazing on it.


    Cornell's voice WAS technically better...

    Nothing personnal against you but i just think he's lost it.
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  • Pearl Jam and toastPearl Jam and toast Posts: 4,475
    Just like with every second of that album Cornell was super human. Eddie's part is beautiful though, I couldn't imagine the song without it.
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  • Marie CurieMarie Curie Posts: 1,250
    I wish those 2 would record something together again, their voices sound so great together.
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  • yield2meyield2me Posts: 1,291
    When Ed's voice kicks in it's like a huge wave crashing down...amazing
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  • Pearl Jam and toastPearl Jam and toast Posts: 4,475
    yield2me wrote:
    When Ed's voice kicks in it's like a huge wave crashing down...amazing
    I've thought that too. It's like this big swell of bass that just sweeps you off.
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  • PJGARDENPJGARDEN Posts: 1,484
    Pearl Jam and toast wrote:
    Just like with every second of that album Cornell was super human. Eddie's part is beautiful though, I couldn't imagine the song without it.

    I can't agree more. The more people I hear attempt this song (Chris' part) and butcher it, the more I love the two of them together. The whole thing is beautiful.
  • Jeremy1012Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    moho wrote:
    Cornell's voice WAS technically better...

    Nothing personnal against you but i just think he's lost it.
    I meant on the song when I used the present tense :) I don't have much respect for his voice now.
    "I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
  • facepollutionfacepollution Posts: 6,834
    Jeremy1012 wrote:
    I meant on the song when I used the present tense :) I don't have much respect for his voice now.

    His most recent recordings on that acoustic radio show he did were awesome, his voice has improved a lot since he gave up smoking.
  • Jeremy1012Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    facepollution wrote:
    His most recent recordings on that acoustic radio show he did were awesome, his voice has improved a lot since he gave up smoking.
    well I'll be honest and say I haven't heard it. I have heard good things though. I hold out hope for chris still but only if he releases another solo album a la Euphoria Morning. I think, aside from soundgarden and TOTD, he works best in an acoustic format.
    "I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
  • keeponrockinkeeponrockin Posts: 7,446
    Gov't Mule does an AMAZING version.
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