The photo was shot by Kevin Westerberg, who has also worked with the likes of Nirvana, Radiohead, and R.E.M. There was no real plan on the day of the album shoot for SUPERUNKNOWN. It was released on November 21, 1995, through A&M Records. Please deactivate your ad blocker in order to see our subscription offer, Kevin Westenberg's original Superunknown photograph, with the coroner’s office ruling his death as “suicide by hanging.”, The new Classic Rock tells the story of the birth of NWOBHM. Sticker on the cover says: "Superunknown Features Spoonman - The Day I Tried Cet album fut enregistré entre juillet et septembre 1993 dans le Studio Bad Animals de Seattle. In some ways this cover was just one glorious accident. There have been many discussions concerning visual philosophy and theory as to what makes something work, and why the opposite holds true. Westenberg uploaded the picture to Instagram where he gives some background details behind the photoshoot and says that in some ways it was “just one glorious accident.”. There was no real plan on the day of the album shoot for SUPERUNKNOWN. The level of consultation and planning was also minimal, as you never wanted to let them see you sweat. (Classic Rock) 19 June 2017, Kevin Westenberg reveals original “screaming elf” photograph that was modified for the cover of Soundgarden’s 1994 album Superunknown. Rated #15 in the … “In some ways this cover was just one glorious accident. Does anyone have or know what the original pic is? 31454 0198 2; CD). Maximum creative pressure is never a bad thing. Released 8 March 1994 on A&M (catalog no. The guitar is estimated to sell for between $175,000 and $250,000. If there were no nerves before a big shoot like this one with SOUNDGARDEN, then you’re walking dead. There was no real plan on the day of the album shoot for Superunknown. I knew the stakes were high for this band that I loved so much. The absolute need to perform was there throughout. To the point where I would think of the atmosphere to create and the technical ability needed to achieve the vision and then we just go for it with the blessings of all the moneymen. Read SPIN’s coverage of Cornell throughout the past 25 years here. Standard black tray jewel case with 16 page booklet with artwork, lyrics and credits. While constructing the idea, I never expected this to somehow ever equate with the fantastic range of musical ideas created on the album. “While constructing the idea, I never expected this to somehow ever equate with the fantastic range of musical ideas created on the album. A week after Chris Cornell’s death on May 18, Westerberg shared for the first time the full shot of what would become the cover of Soundgarden’s biggest selling album. © Forget it. Definitely not my choice! Strona poświęcona muzyce rockowej lat 90-tych. There have been many discussions concerning visual philosophy and theory as to what makes something work, and why the opposite holds true. Definitely not my choice! The upside down cover art on the album Superunknown features a distorted, demonic looking version of lead singer Chris Cornell. Dubbed the “Screaming Elf,” the bleak art features a heavily distorted image of the band imposed above an upside-down, burning forest. Most times with every musician, no matter which style of music I was working around the world, there would rarely be a plan. It was released on the same day as the CD-ROM Alive in the Superunknown. During those jobbing years where there were crazy budgets and infinite patience on the part of all involved, a level of trust was earned. Westenberg says: “I’m fortunate that during my career I have worked with many of my art director heroes. I knew the stakes were high for this band that I loved so much. Superunknown [Audio CD] Soundgarden Amazon.com "Fell on Black Days," indeed. I'm fortunate that during my career I have worked with many of my art director heroes. Kevin Westenberg shared the full photo from Soundgarden’s Superunknown cover a few weeks ago on Instagram. Sting hated a Grammy-winning Police song so much he buried the tape in a garden, hoping it would never get finished, Watch the trailer for The Kinks’ one man show ‘psychodrama’ The Moneygoround, Glastonbury 2021 cancelled due to on-going coronavirus pandemic, Watch Dave Grohl, Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi welcome Joe Biden to the White House, How The Struts beat lockdown to cook up a star-studded glam rock feast. Also up for grabs are a 1954 Fender Stratocaster played by Eric Clapton, a Yamaha acoustic guitar played and signed by Jimmy Page, a signed Fender Telecaster used by Brice Springsteen on the River tour, a 1967 Gibson ES-345 Guitar … Det ble gitt ut fem singler fra albumet; «Spoonman», «The Day I Tried to Live», «Black Hole Sun», «My Wave» og «Fell on Black Days», hvorav de to mest populære, «Black Hole Sun» og «Spoonman», vant en Grammy hver i 1995. If Down on the Upside initially seems a retreat England and Wales company registration number 2008885. We are adapting to the 'new normal', and have adjusted the SuperUnknown podcast format to accommodate remote interviews for future episodes. Good Times. Superunknown Lyrics: If this isn't what you see / It doesn't make you blind / If this doesn't make you feel / It doesn't mean you've died / Where the river's high / Where the river's high / If you don Genres: Grunge, Alternative Rock. Not my choice. This here is the full frame used for the album cover for SUPERUNKNOWN. It was all about the end result and as my confidence during all those prime years was never an issue, there were also never any moments where I took my foot off the throttle. “Also, as someone who was born in Seattle but had by then immigrated to the UK, it was even more important. He also gave some brief backstory as well, which you can read below. Which band pic did they distort? The hardest thing is to nail down a visual image to put on a title like that. C'est le second album du groupe avec le bassiste Ben Shepherd. I would like to see the original next to Good Times.”, Frontman Cornell was found dead in his Detroit hotel room last month, with the coroner’s office ruling his death as “suicide by hanging.”, Chris Cornell: Drugs “did not contribute” to death, Read Classic Rock, Metal Hammer & Prog for free with TeamRock+. TeamRock Radio is back. Bidding starts at $125,000, and the auction itself will take place on November 25. Upon its release Superunknown wasn’t just a highly anticipated album from a critically acclaimed rock band—it was Soundgarden’s long overdue … Not only did the album bring Soundgarden a new audience, it dramatically expanded their vision, as well as their accomplishments. The level of consultation and planning was also minimal, as you never wanted to let them see you sweat. Songs from the Superunknown is an EP by the American rock band Soundgarden. Looking back I suppose my level of trust in the business at this stage was fairly high. I know it is Chris Cornell, (as well as Kim, Matt & Ben... just not as pronounced/obvious as Cornell) I am looking to see if anyone knew exactly what band pic the used for the cover. Forget it. The absolute need to perform was there throughout. It's on sale now. The cover artwork is a distorted photograph of the band members above an upside-down burning forest. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, He continues: “I pushed myself to the point of exhaustion constantly. Some have said that the cover of the record is like a “screaming elf” with his hands in the air – but the “elf” is late frontman Chris Cornell who is flanked by bandmates Ben Shepherd and Kim Thayil. Superunknown ist das vierte Album der Grunge-Band Soundgarden.Es wurde im März 1994 durch A&M Records veröffentlicht und erhielt eine Nominierung für den Grammy in der Kategorie Bestes Rock-Album. Also, as someone who was born in Seattle but had by then immigrated to the UK, it was even more important. Superunknown – Soundgarden tribute features familiar NW talent (Rich Ray – Ramble On, Jukebox Heroes; Anthony Medici – LiquidLight) dedicated to creating the experience of seeing the Seattle legends that helped define a generation. Kevin Westenberg has posted his original photograph that was modified for the cover of Soundgarden’s 1994 album Superunknown. Superunknown with VAtallica For years, Cory Teitelbaum wanted to put together a band to pay tribute to all of the music that influenced him as a young musician; Alice in … The absolute need to perform was there throughout. Side note; I was always disappointed that Matt was cut out of the cover by the crop. Soundgarden commença à travailler sur l'album après avoir tourné pour l'album précédent, Badmotorfinger (1991). A oto premierowa odsłona cyklu „Moje skarby z epoki kamienia łupanego“. Il est sorti le 8 mars 1994 sous le label A&M Records2 et a été produit par Michael Beinhorn et le groupe. In 2014 we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Soundgarden's massive album Superunknown which to date has sold 9 million albums worldwide and is certified five times platinum by the RIAA in the US. By Maximum creative pressure is never a bad thing. In April 2017, scientists used a global network of telescopes to see and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole. Superunknown er det fjerde studioalbumet fra det amerikanske grunge-bandet Soundgarden.Albumet ble nominert til en Grammy for beste rockealbum. There have been many discussions concerning visual philosophy and theory as to what makes something work and why the opposite holds true. Superunknown constitua un nouveau départ par … Maximum creative pressure is never a bad thing. #kevinwestenberg #realfilmrealwestenberg #soundgarden, A post shared by Kevin Westenberg Photography (@kevinwestenberg) on May 25, 2017 at 3:06pm PDT, Miley Cyrus Embraces Her Rock Star Destiny on, Ariana Grande Delivers Sultry Yet Forgettable R&B on. There’s always an added bit of luck and happenstance thrown in as well.”, He adds in a side note: “I was always disappointed that drummer Matt Cameron was cut out of the cover by the crop. There was no real plan on the day of the album shoot for SUPERUNKNOWN. Update: Please note, that for the health and safety of our artists and production staff, we have suspended ‘on-location’ recording in NYC until further notice. Die Titel Spoonman und Black Hole Sun wurden mit Grammys ausgezeichnet. Superunknown was a breakthrough in many ways. Most times with every musician, no matter which style of music I was working around the world, there would rarely be a plan. BA1 1UA. The most instantly recognizable image from Soundgarden’s Superunknown era beside those obscenely stretched faces is, of course, the album cover. This here is the full frame used for the album cover for SUPERUNKNOWN. While constructing the idea, I never expected this to somehow ever equate with the fantastic range of musical ideas created on the album. I pushed myself to the point of exhaustion constantly. During those jobbing years where there were crazy budgets and infinite patience on the part of all involved, a level of trust was earned. Concerning the artwork, Cornell said, "Superunknown relates to birth in a way...Being born or even dying—getting flushed into something that you know nothing about. Photo: Kevin Westenberg. All rights reserved. Visit our corporate site. But after what happened, why have we kept the name? SMALL TOWN TITANS CELEBRATE 24 YEARS OF ‘SUPERUNKNOWN’ WITH COVER OF SOUNDGARDEN’S “SPOONMAN” Posted at 00:31h in News by T. Leigh 0 Comments York, PA heavy rock band SMALL TOWN TITANS has released the Official Music Video for their cover of SOUNDGARDEN’s “Spoonman” to celebrate the 24th anniversary of the release of Superunkown on March 8, 1994. In some ways this cover was just one glorious accident. Scott Munro Some have said that the cover of the record is like a “screaming elf” with his hands in the air – but the “elf” is late frontman Chris Cornell who is flanked by bandmates Ben Shepherd and Kim Thayil. There’s always an added bit of luck and happenstance thrown in as well. Mainstream success came with the March 8, 1994 release of Superunknown. In some ways this cover was just one glorious accident. There was a problem. Not my choice. The most instantly recognizable image from Soundgarden’s Superunknown era beside those obscenely stretched faces is, of course, the album cover… Also, where did the name ‘Screaming Elf’ ever come from? “I’m fortunate that during my career I have worked with many of … The cover artwork for Superunknown, known to veteran Soundgarden mailing list subscribers as the 'Screaming Elf,' actually depicts all four band members; the black and white graphic at the bottom of the artwork is an upside down Kevin Westenberg has posted his original photograph that was modified for the cover of Soundgarden’s 1994 album Superunknown. I’m fortunate that during my career I have worked with many of my art director heroes. How Rage Against The Machine sparked a revolution – in the new issue of Hammer! Sign up below to get the latest from Classic Rock, plus exclusive special offers, direct to your inbox! If there were no nerves before a big shoot like this one with SOUNDGARDEN, then you're walking dead. Please refresh the page and try again. Also, as someone who was born in Seattle but had by then immigrated to the UK, it was even more important. The first thing we thought of was a forest in grey or black. There’s always an added bit of luck and happenstance thrown in as well. Louder is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Nearly the same release as Soundgarden - Superunknown, but without Mastering SID Code and a different pressing plant. Soundgarden has always been … The album's cover art (known as the 'Screaming Elf') is a distorted photograph of the band members, photographed by Kevin Westenberg, above a black and white upside-down burning forest. In many ways, Superunknown is the beginning of a trilogy. Superunknown is fascinating in its contributions from all members of the band. The album Superunknown has been certified five times platinum by the RIAA in the United States, three times platinum in Canada, and gold in the United Kingdom, Sweden, and the Netherlands. “I’m fortunate that during my career I have worked with many of … To the point where I would think of the atmosphere to create and the technical ability needed to achieve the vision and then we just go for it with the blessings of all the moneymen. Thank you for signing up to Classic Rock. Forget it. Definitely not my choice! Songs like “Head Down” and “Half,” both written by Shepherd, only add to the record’s unique personality. Good Times. … I pushed myself to the point of exhaustion constantly. Superunknown was Soundgarden's breakout album, earning the band international recognition. Most times with every musician, no matter which style of music I was working around the world, there would rarely be a plan.”. Also, where did the name ‘screaming elf’ ever come from? Looking back I suppose my level of trust in the business at this stage was fairly high. 50+ videos Play all Mix - Soundgarden - 'Superunknown' live cover (by Black Days) YouTube Marilyn Manson - The Rise Of [FULL DOCUMENTARY] - Duration: 40:18. While the iconic linework splashed across the front of Badmotorfinger may possibly be Soundgarden’s most immediately recognisable imagery, the creepy snap that adorns the cover of their best-seller Superunknown is definitely up there too, a bizarrely warped shot … Recorded and mixed at Bad Animals If there were no nerves before a big shoot like this one with Soundgarden, then you’re walking dead. Upon its release in March 1994, Superunknown debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 album chart, and eventually closed the year as the 13th best-selling album of 1994, with 2.5 million copies sold. Most times … Superunknown, an Album by Soundgarden. You will receive a verification email shortly. But the show must go on! View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1994 CD release of Superunknown on Discogs. Side note; I was always disappointed that Matt was cut out of the cover by the crop. How Superunknown elevated Soundgarden to heady new heights and left a legacy that’s lasted 25 years… Two of the album’s most unique songs came courtesy of bassist Ben Shepherd. PMDC, Germany pressing. Superunknown is the fourth album by American grunge band Soundgarden, released on March 8, 1994 through A&M Records.It is the band's second album with bassist Ben Shepherd. Also, where did the name ‘Screaming Elf’ ever come from? 38 talking about this. This here is the full frame used for the album cover for Superunknown. It was all about the end result and as my confidence during all those prime years was never an issue, there were also never any moments where I took my foot off the throttle. 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