Summary of The Matt Cameron Interview: Soundgarden, Pearl Jam & Temple of the Dog

00:00:00 - 00:55:00

In the Matt Cameron Interview, he discusses his time playing with Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, and Temple of the Dog. He also talks about how taking lessons helped him develop his skills as a drummer.

• 00:00:00 Matt Cameron discusses his time playing with Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, and Temple of the Dog, and how the approach to playing music is essentially the same. He also talks about how taking lessons helped him develop his skills as a drummer.
• 00:05:00 The Matt Cameron interview discusses Soundgarden's 1989 album Temple of the Dog, which was recorded in just a week. Cameron note how it was important to have the right musicians to make the album feel special.
• 00:10:00 The Matt Cameron interview discusses Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, and Temple of the Dog. Cameron reveals that he sometimes revisits older records, other than when he was asked to play some films, and that Chris Cornell trusted his instincts as a fellow musician and songwriter. He also notes that, although he did not usually play demos for the band, he would often bring them home and listen to them. He recalls how excited he was when he played "Savior" for the first time and how it created a sense of elation within the band.
• 00:15:00 The Matt Cameron interview discusses the drums on Soundgarden's album, "Bad Motorfinger." He notes that the drums sound very different on the alternate takes, and that the end result is much better than the original mix. He also discusses the drums on Soundgarden's earlier albums, and how they developed their signature sound.
• 00:20:00 Matt Cameron discusses his drum tuning skills, his love for 70s drum sounds, and the signature fills in his songs. He also discusses the importance of having a good sound man and how tuning can help add to the sound of a band.
• 00:25:00 Matt Cameron discusses the importance of improvisation in his music, how he approaches playing certain grooves, and his thoughts on using clicks in his music. He also discusses the song Holy Water and how he tried to add more symbol work to the song.
• 00:30:00 Matt Cameron discusses his approach to drumsming, noting that he tries to fit the drums into the song's overall tonal structure and feel, and that different takes may or may not have different drum sounds.
• 00:35:00 The Matt Cameron interview discusses his time with Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, and Temple of the Dog, as well as his current work with Pearl Jam. Cameron explains that it was easy to transition into playing drums with Pearl Jam because he already knew most of their songs and had experienced playing in a rock band. He also discusses the challenges of reuniting Soundgarden after many years of being apart and the nostalgia that comes with playing the old songs again.
• 00:40:00 The Matt Cameron Interview discusses his philosophy on playing drums, how he creates a groove, and his take on 50 Ways to Leave Your Level. He also discusses his technique for playing gagong.
• 00:45:00 Matt Cameron discusses how his approach to playing drums has changed over the years, how he feels about double-headed kick drums, and how different setups can produce different sounds.
• 00:50:00 Matt Cameron discusses his influences, how he approaches drumming, and his unique approach to playing the guitar. He also talks about the time he learned to skateboard and how it led to him playing with his left foot.
• 00:55:00 Matt Cameron discusses how he became left-footed and how this affected his skateboarding and footballing as a child. He goes on to say that, although it caused some problems, using his right foot has been more beneficial in his music career.