Soundgarden's Chris Cornell Mashes Up Metallica's 'One' w/ U2's 'One,' Live Acoustic Tour Performance [LISTEN]

Have you ever wondered what a mash-up song of Metallica's "One" and U2's tune of the same name would sound like? Well, imagine if it was actually an acoustic, live mash-up sung by Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell. Still interested? Check out this very unique mash-up right here!

We all know that mash-ups are one of the more interesting results of electronic music capabilities. Mixing aspects of songs together with parts of others is somewhat of an art these days, but mash-ups tend to stay in the production and electronic genres these days. That is why Chris Cornell's take on two iconic songs is so special.

Instead of producing a track to spread around the internet as more of a viral promotion tool, the Soundgarden vocalist decided to incorporate his covers of "One" into an acoustic song for his current tour in support of his live album "Songbook." Clearly these songs are not part of his personal songbook, but he has made his own version for his fans.

Check out this unique mash-up of U2 and Metallica's respective songs entitled "One," as performed live by Chris Cornell:

What did you think of this mash-up song? Do you prefer the other electronic mash-up mixes that we have become accustom to or are you happy to hear this fresh take on the concept? Let us know in the comments section.

Meanwhile, Cornell is still on tour. Check out the rest of his 2013 tour dates right here:

10/22 - Victoria, BC University of Victoria - Farquhar Auditorium

10/23 - Vancouver, BC Orpheum Theatre

10/25 - Medicine Hat, AB Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre

10/26 - Calgary, AB Jubilee Auditorium

10/27 - Saskatoon, SK TCU Place

10/29 - Winnipeg, MB Pantages Playhouse Theatre

10/30 - Saint Paul, MN O'Shaughnessy Auditorium

11/01 - Chicago, IL Cadillac Palace Theatre

11/02 - Madison, WI Orpheum Theater

11/03 - Lakewood, OH Lakewood Civic Auditorium

11/05 - Buffalo, NY Center for the Arts

11/06 - Toronto, ON Massey Hall

11/13 - Kingston, NY Ulster PAC

11/15 - Boston, MA Shubert Theatre

11/16 - New York City, NY Beacon Theatre

11/17 - Northampton, MA Calvin Theatre & PAC

11/19 - Providence, RI Veterans Memorial Auditorium

11/20 - New Haven, CT Shubert Theater

11/22 - Reading, PA Sovereign Performing Arts Center

11/23 - Washington, DC Lincoln Theatre

11/24 - Collingswood, NJ Scottish Rite Auditorium

11/26 - Red Bank, NJ Count Basie Theatre

11/27 - Wilmington, DE Grand Opera House

11/29 -Atlantic City, NJ Borgata Casino & Spa - Music Box

11/30 - Atlantic City, NJ Borgata Casino & Spa - Music Box

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