It's great when you play to an audience that knows the words to all your songs, and sings them back to you.
Chris CornellRead
I felt very proud to be part of a music scene that was changing the face of commercial music and rock music internationally, but I also felt like it was necessary for Soundgarden - as it was for all of these Seattle bands - to prove that we deserve to be on an international stage, and we weren't just part of a fad that was based on geography.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Chris Cornell expresses pride in being part of a transformative music scene while emphasizing the need for recognition and legitimacy.
In this quote, Chris Cornell reflects on his pride in being part of the Seattle music scene, which significantly influenced commercial and rock music globally during the early 1990s. He conveys a sense of duty for Soundgarden and other Seattle bands to demonstrate their artistic value and ensure they are seen as legitimate contributors to music rather than merely a trend driven by their geographical origin.
Themes
MusicIdentityPrideSeattleRecognitionRockCommercial
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech at a music awards ceremony.
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