Chris Cornell, Michael Beinhorn, and the Moment Everything Changed

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ShzuRtwSiy8Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Chris Cornell Songwriting Troubles That Led To A Classic (https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ShzuRtwSiy8)   There are moments in music history where everything pivots, not with a grand announcement, however with a quiet, almost uncertain exchange…

Sculpting the Sound of Grunge: Michael Beinhorn on Crafting Iconic Guitar Tones

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/s4oPZMQIy-kVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Grunge Guitar Tones With Michael Beinhorn (https://www.youtube.com/shorts/s4oPZMQIy-k)   When Michael Beinhorn talks about tone he’s not referring to presets, plug-ins or quick fixes. He’s talking about identity, the sonic fingerprint that makes…

Capturing Fire: Michael Beinhorn on Recording Chris Cornell

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/juV1PjSA6jwVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Chris Cornell Blew Up Mics (https://www.youtube.com/shorts/juV1PjSA6jw)   Few voices in rock history have possessed the sheer power, range and emotional gravity of Chris Cornell. Whether with Soundgarden, Audioslave or in his solo…

Michael Beinhorn: A Life in Sound, A Legacy in Creativity

  Happy Birthday to Michael Beinhorn — Visionary, Mentor, and Friend Happy Birthday, Michael. Today we celebrate not just the extraordinary producer behind some of the most iconic records in music history, but also the brilliant mind, generous spirit, and…

Exploring the Creative Process Behind Soundgarden’s “Superunknown”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEBghakelHAVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Soundgarden Never Before Heard Demos (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEBghakelHA) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ng4f_fj9Lfc&t=497sVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Black Hole Sun: Inside the Song with Michael Beinhorn – Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ng4f_fj9Lfc&t=497s) The…

Soundgarden’s “Spoonman”: Inside the Song with Michael Beinhorn
We're back again with Mr. Michael Beinhorn, this time talking about the iconic Soundgarden track, "Spoonman." This song should be familiar to almost everybody watching, as it was the first single from Superunknown and often gets credit for launching Soundgarden into the…
The Significance of Pre-Production with Michael Beinhorn
A lifelong artist, Michael Beinhorn got his start as an illustrator, then a musician, before finally becoming an outstanding record producer, arranger, engineer, and writer. In NYC in the '70s, Michael ultimately forewent what would have been a promising career…
Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun”: Inside the Song with Michael Beinhorn
I sat down with the wonderful Michael Beinhorn to talk about his involvement with perhaps thee most iconic rock song of the '90s. Everything from the drum sounds, guitar sounds, vocals, and songwriting is unbelievable! The track, of course, is "Black Hole…
Michael Beinhorn: Multi-Platinum Producer, from Herbie Hancock to Soundgarden

Like so many of the fantastic producers, engineers, and musicians we have the opportunity to talk to, Michael Beinhorn‘s career has been absolutely incredible. A lifelong artist, Michael started first as an illustrator, then a musician, before finally becoming an…