I owe a lot to Chris and Soundgarden, for having made me "meet" Artis. If the tape didn't snap, back when the album came out and I bought the musicassette, by the continuous repeating the listening of the song rewinding the tape even just to enjoy the spoons solo and the spoon and drum duet, I believe i could have ended to leave everything and start living on the streets performing some sorta Art my own way. I didn't but I've never forgot Artis. His spoons' rhythm changed my perspective in seeing life if not my life itself. Thank you so very much, Spoonman!!!
He played at a school I went to as a kid. I can’t remember exactly when but I wanna say between ‘83-‘86 (I went to A LOT of schools in that time). I’d love to be able to sit and talk with him. I was excited when Soundgarden released Spoonman.
Playing the spoons is like playing guitar and drums with the entirety of your body- with an edge of dance and performance. I've always wanted to mic up Artis' instruments instead of just hearing external microphones capturing his work.
Wonderful to learn further on such an unique person. I was 15 in 91, so total grunge and only learned today soundgarden's spoonman (killer riff) is a real person. At a time now when music is just really a commodity and no trully unique sounds come out like during 20th century, its always great to see an original person.
I’m SO glad I stumbled across this video. His musicianship touched me and his openness about being on SSI and struggling financially really resonated with me, I’ve been ashamed on the inside for so long and felt embarrassed because I’ve been on disability for mental health issues for about seven years now.
im from Indonesia and was in Olympia WA for Study in 97. That time in Jakarta Soundgarden was the Underground sound for the band and when I saw spooman performance at my campus, i cant believe that this guy is real! very fortunate to see him live, specially me from the other part of the world to see the real spoonman
He should be receiving residuals for his performance on one of the biggest hits of the nineties, plus its video. Just based on standard performance rates coupled with Clearchannel's rotation data, he should be earning at minimum $200-300k a year just on radio play, not counting record sales and downloads, which could easily be a million dollars or more a year. Makes me wonder if he signed away his rights at some point or was the victim of a leech manager or lawyer. Or maybe he's just bad with money? Either way, there's no reason anyone playing on the second biggest hit off 'Superunknown' should be living in poverty.
The sad thing is that if he collected royalties, he'd be in danger of losing his housing, his medical coverage, and more. SSI doesn't let people get ahead or save money.
Thanx Marvin. I didn't have a manager, agent or lawyer. Didn't think to. I was a hired hand for the song. $1K for the 2 hour, 4 take, recording session in Seattle and $7K for the Vid in Long Beach, Los Angeles area. About a 45 minute, two take shoot and a basic 8 hour day hang'n and shoot'n clips. I actually received some royalties about 2017 from ASCAP/SAG. First I saw in 25 years. I live on $1500 monthly. $1400 and change VA Disability from the 60s and $80 sosh from the one job of any substance between 1969 and '70 at the Post Office in Seattle. It's enough for me to live on but I have a couple more little offerings from the Spoonman of me.Too expensive to produce but . . . Really, Marvin, who gets to have this kind of life? I 'never worked a day in my life' and ... You know.
@@arrtisis12you're so cool man, it's always awesome to watch you in the video and hear your spoons on the grooviest part of the song, take it easy man and enjoy :)
@@arrtisis12Ya know I’ve never thought of it that way. You kinda do live an amazing life. Like we’re all so boxed in by society that all we can think of is “why doesn’t he get royalties”. The only way we can perceive of happiness is by making lots of money. your life seems easier actually I’d rather not have to worry about crazy taxes and people trying to take my money versus have $1 million in the bank and stress about it every day. Also thanks for your service!
Holy freaking crap! He was 50, when he met Soundgarden??? I always thought he was the same age as us, late 20s early 30s when Superunknown was released!
He sould come to Philadelphia. I know two brothers who are street performers. One makes beautiful jewelry with utensils while the other plays music. I would love to see what would happen if the 3 of them worked together, just for one moment in time!
"Do not try and bend the spoon. That’s impossible. Instead… only try to realize the truth." Neo: What truth? "There is no spoon." Neo: There is no spoon? "Then you’ll see, that it is not the spoon that bends, it is only yourself."
I'm probably sure that he had maybe 0 imput with the actual writing of the song, but since he inspired it, was a part of it in the recording process and became a 90s cultural icon because of it, a part of me wishes that he had gotten some kind of royalities for it. It is about HIM after all. I can't be wrong, can I?
I was sitting next to Artis at a UDistrict street fair in the very early 90s and he noticed a little girl who was very upset with a father who was not closing the deal; so he jumped up and started entertaining her with bubbles and shards of colorful cloth; she immediately started giggling.
I owe a lot to Chris and Soundgarden, for having made me "meet" Artis. If the tape didn't snap, back when the album came out and I bought the musicassette, by the continuous repeating the listening of the song rewinding the tape even just to enjoy the spoons solo and the spoon and drum duet, I believe i could have ended to leave everything and start living on the streets performing some sorta Art my own way. I didn't but I've never forgot Artis. His spoons' rhythm changed my perspective in seeing life if not my life itself.
Thank you so very much, Spoonman!!!
Well, actually Soundgarden got in touch with me. Well played Sir, well played.
But for the record with Soundgarden he returned on the streets playing. Crazy😂
He played at a school I went to as a kid. I can’t remember exactly when but I wanna say between ‘83-‘86 (I went to A LOT of schools in that time). I’d love to be able to sit and talk with him. I was excited when Soundgarden released Spoonman.
He played at my middle school when I was a kid as well. I was a big Soundgarden fan at the time and I remember being so excited to meet him.
A lot of people do not feel the art within themselves. Music is a part of us, like a spirit. We love ya spoon man.
Playing the spoons is like playing guitar and drums with the entirety of your body- with an edge of dance and performance. I've always wanted to mic up Artis' instruments instead of just hearing external microphones capturing his work.
Out of curiosity i searched spoonman after watching the soundgarden video. im happy to see that dude is actually real.
Wonderful to learn further on such an unique person. I was 15 in 91, so total grunge and only learned today soundgarden's spoonman (killer riff) is a real person. At a time now when music is just really a commodity and no trully unique sounds come out like during 20th century, its always great to see an original person.
I’m SO glad I stumbled across this video. His musicianship touched me and his openness about being on SSI and struggling financially really resonated with me, I’ve been ashamed on the inside for so long and felt embarrassed because I’ve been on disability for mental health issues for about seven years now.
Artis rocks. Sound garden may have brought him to the attention of many of us gen-x’ers, and Happy they did! Because
he’s a force. ❤️
im from Indonesia and was in Olympia WA for Study in 97. That time in Jakarta Soundgarden was the Underground sound for the band and when I saw spooman performance at my campus, i cant believe that this guy is real! very fortunate to see him live, specially me from the other part of the world to see the real spoonman
He should be receiving residuals for his performance on one of the biggest hits of the nineties, plus its video. Just based on standard performance rates coupled with Clearchannel's rotation data, he should be earning at minimum $200-300k a year just on radio play, not counting record sales and downloads, which could easily be a million dollars or more a year. Makes me wonder if he signed away his rights at some point or was the victim of a leech manager or lawyer. Or maybe he's just bad with money? Either way, there's no reason anyone playing on the second biggest hit off 'Superunknown' should be living in poverty.
The sad thing is that if he collected royalties, he'd be in danger of losing his housing, his medical coverage, and more. SSI doesn't let people get ahead or save money.
Thanx Marvin. I didn't have a manager, agent or lawyer. Didn't think to. I was a hired hand for the song. $1K for the 2 hour, 4 take, recording session in Seattle and $7K for the Vid in Long Beach, Los Angeles area. About a 45 minute, two take shoot and a basic 8 hour day hang'n and shoot'n clips.
I actually received some royalties about 2017 from ASCAP/SAG. First I saw in 25 years.
I live on $1500 monthly. $1400 and change VA Disability from the 60s and $80 sosh from the one job of any substance between 1969 and '70 at the Post Office in Seattle.
It's enough for me to live on but I have a couple more little offerings from the Spoonman of me.Too expensive to produce but . . .
Really, Marvin, who gets to have this kind of life? I 'never worked a day in my life' and ... You know.
@@arrtisis12 Hey man! Great you're happy with what you have!
Did you ever speak to soundgarden after releasing spoonman? Like in the 2000's?
@@arrtisis12you're so cool man, it's always awesome to watch you in the video and hear your spoons on the grooviest part of the song, take it easy man and enjoy :)
@@arrtisis12Ya know I’ve never thought of it that way. You kinda do live an amazing life. Like we’re all so boxed in by society that all we can think of is “why doesn’t he get royalties”. The only way we can perceive of happiness is by making lots of money. your life seems easier actually I’d rather not have to worry about crazy taxes and people trying to take my money versus have $1 million in the bank and stress about it every day. Also thanks for your service!
Was privy to stand point blank to Artis when he perfomed at the Barter Faire years ago, such a human dynamo!
Wow, the real spoonman, great song and great spoon playing!
Right at the end, you could see that artis clearly still has it.
saw him at pike place and the folkfest, think he was jamming with the Love Family at Folk life in the late 70's. One of Seattle's BEST.
Am I the only one that would love to see Artis and Abby Spoon battle? Dueling Spoons!
Holy freaking crap! He was 50, when he met Soundgarden??? I always thought he was the same age as us, late 20s early 30s when Superunknown was released!
My daughter turned me on to Artis years ago, either at Pikes Market or the Bumber shoot Festival ( back when it was real ) This man is a true genius.
He sould come to Philadelphia. I know two brothers who are street performers. One makes beautiful jewelry with utensils while the other plays music. I would love to see what would happen if the 3 of them worked together, just for one moment in time!
"Do not try and bend the spoon. That’s impossible. Instead… only try to realize the truth."
Neo: What truth?
"There is no spoon."
Neo: There is no spoon?
"Then you’ll see, that it is not the spoon that bends, it is only yourself."
I'm probably sure that he had maybe 0 imput with the actual writing of the song, but since he inspired it, was a part of it in the recording process and became a 90s cultural icon because of it, a part of me wishes that he had gotten some kind of royalities for it. It is about HIM after all. I can't be wrong, can I?
Spoonman, I love that song
Thats cool u got to do all that. I remember camping next to you at Country Fair! Zappa!
I was sitting next to Artis at a UDistrict street fair in the very early 90s and he noticed a little girl who was very upset with a father who was not closing the deal; so he jumped up and started entertaining her with bubbles and shards of colorful cloth; she immediately started giggling.
A lot of respect!
I met him in Seattle at the Pikes Marketplace. Really nice and humble guy. I recognized him immediately after no one else did.
met this guy at one of kenny powers parties: absolute legend
Excellent.
rat showed me this and i can confirm that this is the video of all time
Amazing dude!
Great video
Nothing about playing the spoons looks easy. I have a feeling he could play any instrument.
I heard he was once partying with Kenny powers and they had different types of Mac and cheeses. tons of girls showing too
Legend
Holly shit its the guy from the song its spoonman
Cool
love it
He raged with kenny powers 😂
More spoons ,cowbell
Chris Cornell should have set this guy up for retirement.
Is this the guy kenny powers had at his party
I remember him playing on the UW campus in the early 2000s. It would be 10% music and 90% talking politics and life.
He didn't get any royalties from the song Spoonman? Huh?