Chris Cornell
Craig Wedren
Mon, November 21, 2011
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
Carnegie Hall
New York, NY
$65, $57.50, $35
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This event is all ages
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http://www.bowerypresents.com/event/69529/Chris Cornell
Chris Cornell is a rock icon who thrives on contradictions. An innovator who resists genre labels, he was nonetheless the chief architect of the 90s grunge movement. Frequently ranked as one of the best voices in music history, he has successfully maintained his own unique identity over more than two decades as a multi-Grammy award winning musician and universally acclaimed singer, songwriter and lyricist.
Seattle trailblazers Soundgarden were a law to themselves, edgy, dark and deeply individual. Their savage soundscapes, coupled with Cornell’s incisive lyrics and predatory roar, seduced audiences hungry for musical depth and complexity while leading trends in street fashion and iconic design. In 1989, they became the first Seattle band to sign to a major label. Their sound continued to change and evolve over the course of five pioneering albums.
Celebrated side project Temple of the Dog had already shown Cornell’s more soulful side and introduced future Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder to the world. Later, Cornell shocked the business once again with richly melodic, critically acclaimed solo album “Euphoria Morning”, swiftly recognized for its alienation and despair. And as the millennium turned, he joined with three other musical pioneers from rap-rock’s Rage Against The Machine to create Audioslave - a multi-platinum supergroup which lived to deny its detractors, producing three top-selling albums, touring the world and becoming the first American band to bring rock to Castro’s Cuba.
Since then, Cornell has redefined his sound and vision to encompass new music, new collaborations and new activities. Having contributed solo songs to movie soundtracks from “Great Expectations” to “Mission Impossible II”, he became the first American male singer to write the theme song for the James Bond franchise in “Casino Royale.” His bold and bluesy reinvention of Michael Jackson dance classic “Billie Jean” courted controversy and attracted imitators. And his triumphant world tour brought together songs from every stage of his career, reinterpreting them for new audiences and blending their original fire with the shock of the new. Cornell fronted fashion designer John Varvatos’s Spring 2006 collection, helped revive a historic Parisian restaurant/nightclub, the stylish Black Calavados, and forged the first-ever multimedia partnership between an artist and a commercial airline, Virgin America.
2008 culminated in an appearance at the Kennedy Center Honors Gala in Washington DC in front of the President. Cornell paid tribute to Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend of the Who with a triumphant performance of their classic "Won't Get Fooled Again", which, according to the Washington Times, "brought down the house." 2009 saw the release of his latest solo album "Scream" while Chris continued to tour worldwide, co-headlining a European tour with Lenny Kravitz and playing his first-ever live solo show in Israel.
Only the most confident would claim to predict exactly what comes next for Chris Cornell. Always eclectic, always experimental, his collaboration "Scream" with super-producer Timbaland – who called the album “the best work I’ve done in my career” – took him into fresh territory, establishing a new sound and marking the creation of a masterpiece that breaks all musical boundaries. More recently, Cornell's studio collaborations with artists as diverse as Slash, Santana and Italian nu-jazz outfit Gabin have stood alongside intimate live shows showcasing songs from throughout his career.
In August 2010, Soundgarden made a historic return to the live stage as headliners for Chicago's Lollapalooza festival, and have released retrospective album "Telephantasm" and "Live on I5", taken from recordings of their 1996 US tour. In Spring 2011 Cornell embarked on a sold-out solo acoustic US ‘Songbook’ tour, followed by an acclaimed North American tour with Soundgarden in the summer.
Chris’s latest work is “The Keeper”, an original song written for the Marc Forster directed film Machine Gun Preacher, to be released by Relativity in September 2011. The song will also be the lead track on the film’s soundtrack album.
Only one thing’s for sure – Chris Cornell will continue to break rules, make history and challenge everyone’s expectations.
Seattle trailblazers Soundgarden were a law to themselves, edgy, dark and deeply individual. Their savage soundscapes, coupled with Cornell’s incisive lyrics and predatory roar, seduced audiences hungry for musical depth and complexity while leading trends in street fashion and iconic design. In 1989, they became the first Seattle band to sign to a major label. Their sound continued to change and evolve over the course of five pioneering albums.
Celebrated side project Temple of the Dog had already shown Cornell’s more soulful side and introduced future Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder to the world. Later, Cornell shocked the business once again with richly melodic, critically acclaimed solo album “Euphoria Morning”, swiftly recognized for its alienation and despair. And as the millennium turned, he joined with three other musical pioneers from rap-rock’s Rage Against The Machine to create Audioslave - a multi-platinum supergroup which lived to deny its detractors, producing three top-selling albums, touring the world and becoming the first American band to bring rock to Castro’s Cuba.
Since then, Cornell has redefined his sound and vision to encompass new music, new collaborations and new activities. Having contributed solo songs to movie soundtracks from “Great Expectations” to “Mission Impossible II”, he became the first American male singer to write the theme song for the James Bond franchise in “Casino Royale.” His bold and bluesy reinvention of Michael Jackson dance classic “Billie Jean” courted controversy and attracted imitators. And his triumphant world tour brought together songs from every stage of his career, reinterpreting them for new audiences and blending their original fire with the shock of the new. Cornell fronted fashion designer John Varvatos’s Spring 2006 collection, helped revive a historic Parisian restaurant/nightclub, the stylish Black Calavados, and forged the first-ever multimedia partnership between an artist and a commercial airline, Virgin America.
2008 culminated in an appearance at the Kennedy Center Honors Gala in Washington DC in front of the President. Cornell paid tribute to Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend of the Who with a triumphant performance of their classic "Won't Get Fooled Again", which, according to the Washington Times, "brought down the house." 2009 saw the release of his latest solo album "Scream" while Chris continued to tour worldwide, co-headlining a European tour with Lenny Kravitz and playing his first-ever live solo show in Israel.
Only the most confident would claim to predict exactly what comes next for Chris Cornell. Always eclectic, always experimental, his collaboration "Scream" with super-producer Timbaland – who called the album “the best work I’ve done in my career” – took him into fresh territory, establishing a new sound and marking the creation of a masterpiece that breaks all musical boundaries. More recently, Cornell's studio collaborations with artists as diverse as Slash, Santana and Italian nu-jazz outfit Gabin have stood alongside intimate live shows showcasing songs from throughout his career.
In August 2010, Soundgarden made a historic return to the live stage as headliners for Chicago's Lollapalooza festival, and have released retrospective album "Telephantasm" and "Live on I5", taken from recordings of their 1996 US tour. In Spring 2011 Cornell embarked on a sold-out solo acoustic US ‘Songbook’ tour, followed by an acclaimed North American tour with Soundgarden in the summer.
Chris’s latest work is “The Keeper”, an original song written for the Marc Forster directed film Machine Gun Preacher, to be released by Relativity in September 2011. The song will also be the lead track on the film’s soundtrack album.
Only one thing’s for sure – Chris Cornell will continue to break rules, make history and challenge everyone’s expectations.
Craig Wedren
Craig Wedren is the critically acclaimed songwriter and singer who began his career fronting avant-rock pioneers Shudder To Think. Blessed with a voice of unsurpassed beauty, and with incredible versatility as a writer and arranger, Wedren has made a name for himself in both the traditional world of rock and as a sought after film music composer. Currently the composer for HBO’s hit series Hung, and Universal’s upcoming Wanderlust (directed by David Wain and produced by Judd Apatow), Craig also recently wrote the music for Showtime’s Emmy Award winning series The United States of Tara. Craig’s music continues to be vital and exhilarating as he embarks upon his latest solo effort, the ambitious and addictive album and musical-film project “WAND.”
Wedren began his career as the singer and primary songwriter for Washington, DC-based Shudder To Think, a band that started out in the “hardcore” music scene only to challenge the aesthetics and limitations of this then-emerging musical genre. After breaking indie music tradition by signing with Epic Records (Sony Music), Shudder To Think released three major label albums including their opus, “Pony Express Record.” Shudder To Think toured widely with bands like Smashing Pumpkins, Fugazi, and Pearl Jam, and their videos were featured in regular rotation on MTV. At the peak of their career, a battle with Hodgkin’s Disease grounded Craig and the band, but following successful treatments Shudder To Think returned with a new goal in mind – to create music for film. With Shudder To Think, Wedren scored the independent films First Love Last Rites and High Art, and contributed music to the film Velvet Goldmine. Shortly after making the transition to film work, the band dissolved their partnership, and Wedren continued his dual career as both film composer and solo artist.
As a composer, Wedren has scored a host of popular feature films including Role Models, The School of Rock, Wet Hot American Summer, By The People: The Election of Barack Obama, Laurel Canyon, Reno 911!: Miami, Roger Dodger, The Baxter, and Boxers and Ballerinas. Wedren has also written and performed music for the televisions shows Reno 911!, Stella, The State, The Whitest Kids You Know, Dawson’s Creek and Bones.
While continuing to grow creatively and commercially as a composer, Wedren has also developed a successful career as a solo artist. In 2005 he released his first solo album “Lapland” on the Team Love label, after which he toured supporting Foo Fighters, and Greg Dulli of Afghan Whigs. Last month Craig released “Wand”, his second, most ambitious album to date. To accompany the Wand album, Craig and director Tim Nackashi have created a series of 360-degree interactive videos who’s engrossing, innovative technology continues Craig’s forays into the vanguard of music and imagination.
Wedren began his career as the singer and primary songwriter for Washington, DC-based Shudder To Think, a band that started out in the “hardcore” music scene only to challenge the aesthetics and limitations of this then-emerging musical genre. After breaking indie music tradition by signing with Epic Records (Sony Music), Shudder To Think released three major label albums including their opus, “Pony Express Record.” Shudder To Think toured widely with bands like Smashing Pumpkins, Fugazi, and Pearl Jam, and their videos were featured in regular rotation on MTV. At the peak of their career, a battle with Hodgkin’s Disease grounded Craig and the band, but following successful treatments Shudder To Think returned with a new goal in mind – to create music for film. With Shudder To Think, Wedren scored the independent films First Love Last Rites and High Art, and contributed music to the film Velvet Goldmine. Shortly after making the transition to film work, the band dissolved their partnership, and Wedren continued his dual career as both film composer and solo artist.
As a composer, Wedren has scored a host of popular feature films including Role Models, The School of Rock, Wet Hot American Summer, By The People: The Election of Barack Obama, Laurel Canyon, Reno 911!: Miami, Roger Dodger, The Baxter, and Boxers and Ballerinas. Wedren has also written and performed music for the televisions shows Reno 911!, Stella, The State, The Whitest Kids You Know, Dawson’s Creek and Bones.
While continuing to grow creatively and commercially as a composer, Wedren has also developed a successful career as a solo artist. In 2005 he released his first solo album “Lapland” on the Team Love label, after which he toured supporting Foo Fighters, and Greg Dulli of Afghan Whigs. Last month Craig released “Wand”, his second, most ambitious album to date. To accompany the Wand album, Craig and director Tim Nackashi have created a series of 360-degree interactive videos who’s engrossing, innovative technology continues Craig’s forays into the vanguard of music and imagination.
Venue Information:
Carnegie Hall
881 Seventh Avenue at 57th Street
New York, NY, 10019
http://www.carnegiehall.org
Carnegie Hall
881 Seventh Avenue at 57th Street
New York, NY, 10019
http://www.carnegiehall.org
