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- "I wasn't trying to record a song that sounded like it was from 1915, but I didn't want there to be obvious modern references because obviously at the time there was no such thing as the Beatles or Metallica or everything that is my reference for musical ideas," he said.
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The song was first written by Chris Cornell after being approached by movie producer Eric Esrailian to write a song for his movie, The Promise. [4] Cornell agreed, as the film's topic—the Armenian genocide —resonated with him. [4]
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Chris Cornell recorded this heavily orchestrated ballad for a film about the Armenian genocide, also called The Promise. The Soundgarden frontman's involvement stemmed from his close friendship with the movie's producer, Eric Esrailian.
Apr 24, 2017 · Christina Radish speaks with Chris Cornell about the writing process for penning an original song for Terry George's 'The Promise' and music's importance.
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Mar 10, 2017 · ‘The Promise’ to me is mainly about paying homage to those we lost in the Armenian Genocide, but it’s also about shining a light on more recent atrocities.
Nov 17, 2017 · Even though the Armenian genocide depicted in Open Road’s The Promise took place more than 100 years ago, when Chris Cornell wrote the searing end-title theme, he wanted to bring awareness...
Jun 20, 2017 · Avis had no idea “The Promise” would end up being Cornell’s final music video, released one month after the Soundgarden and Audioslave musician died by suicide. But the clip, featuring a ...
Written and performed for the film The Promise, the song, the film and the historical context of the film were deeply meaningful to Chris. So much so that he donated all of his proceeds from the song to the International Rescue Committee to support their work with refugees.
