Jerry's thumbs up to Layne kills me. That was his bud, reassuring him that he could still hit those high notes. You could tell Layne was struggling a bit here but he still sounded amazing!! Rest easy Layne 💙
+Chelsey Mills I agree 100% by this time Layne was really deep in his depression and drugs. I believe Jerry is the one who kept pushing him to get out there and perform. It must have been very hard for Jerry to see this man who he wrote stellar songs with be reduced to this.
+Rockman Bass it was for Layne ... He clearly has trouble hitting those notes for a second. Jerry was encouraging his bud. Don't matter if he wasn't looking at him ...
He seemed to lose his ability to stay in tune with the way he originally sang the song. Not sure if he was too stoned to tell or if he had hearing loss from abusing heroin, which can happen.
the only reason why he lost some of the power in his voice is because he was dropping off his voice wich is damaging to the throat i really love layne tho hes one of the best singers ever
He didn't layer his voice to hide anything, he did it because he liked the harmonies and it became part of their sound. Also, I wouldn't say he "lost his ability to stay in tune". He's very much on key for most of this, but alters some of the melodies to conserve his voice a bit and because people's range naturally decreases with age. Not gonna say drugs didn't change his voice a bit, but people saying he had totally lost it at this point are so, so wrong.
24 years old and I have never touched drugs thanks to Layne. Listening to his lyrics and seeing what they did to him is enough to make me never touch them.
I remember hearing people say that he could sing so loud during practice that you didn't need a mic for him or that you could feel the vibrations from his voice.
worst? some of those notes and articulations he's hitting are better than anything ive heard him ever do live. he knew he was sick. there are things in music called 'scales' and when you sing in these things in pitch, as long as you're in key, it all works. he's not out of key for a majority of his singing here. it comes off as 'passionate' not 'at his worst'. still my favorite version of the song cause he sounds like he knows he isnt doing well
On no, there were definitely a couple of times where he sounded genuinely bad, I don’t think was one of them though. There’s a Rio ‘93 video floating around somewhere, for example, where he was really flat and he kept losing his breath and missing whole lines, and a few times he had to kind of sit down right there in front of the mic. I don’t know if he was just worn out for some reason or if he was sick/high/jonesing or just hot or what, but anyone who’s seen him that way would definitely never say this was bad.
it´s fascinating how much support and admiration Layne still receives in comments despite so many years since he left. Most singers rarely get half of the positive feedback even during their active careers. Many of these comments are also very heartfelt. There is something very unique about how Layne approached singing and we fell in love with it despite never actually knowing him.
It helps he seemed like a nice dude that just got caught up in a cycle. Today he probably would have gotten better help but back then it was more stigmatized. Today every tom dick and Harry are addicts or in recovery. Back then I think he felt like he was less of a human or that he was a failure or a bad role model so he just stayed to himself and lived his life the way he felt he wanted. Maybe in this day and age he's wouldn't have been such a recluse and maybe been more open to getting help. But he was sick for a long time and only Layne knows to what extent.
Everyone only has food things to say about him. Of course his amazing voice, earlier stage presence are lauded but people that were close to him only have the nicest things to say about him.
Chris Cornell's range is C#2-G6, Layne Staley's range is G1-D7, he did those notes live too, he hit D7 when he killed himself, Chris Cornell's range is literally contained in Layne's range. However, Cornell only reaches 4 octaves in one song: ua-cam.com/video/gh20q3Dx8RI/v-deo.html Singing professionals have said that Cornell never used his full chest and head singing strength, because if he did, he could perhaps hit more notes, being a baritone he had a lot of technique to go up and down the pitch, without sounding like a little girl. Besides, on Soundgarden's B-side records, Cornell had VOLUME, EXTENSION, DEPTH AND REACH so much after so many years he admits he couldn't reach all the octaves, due to aging and lifestyle, but he was the GREATEST singer of the 90s. Layne might be close, Cornell was IMBATIBLE.
@@vitorkaique5782laynes range might have been larger, particularly on lesser known tree house tapes tracks, I can’t have you blues and queen of the rodeo (Dallas 1990) come to mind
Yeah he was playing it safe in a few spots. But he did reach that high note several times. It sounded great anyway, just a bit more varied which was cool.
Layne Staley once told Rolling Stone Magazine in 1996 "I wrote about drugs, and I didn't think I was being unsafe or careless by writing about them... When I tried drugs, they were fucking great, and they worked for me for years, and now they're turned against me... and now I'm walking through hell, and this sucks."
@@claudioinconis7616 I read in his interviews he didn't want his fans to think he was glorifying drugs. He said it hurt him when fans would see him out and tell him how wasted they were
@@s_shaddows.4939 I promise you all that passes, just keep at it. Cold turkey is great, the worse it is and you power through the better you will be and you build up tremendious amounts of will power that maybe you didnt have before. Appreciate the pain, it is what will change your life. Cold turkey is the only way to actually change your life...real talk.
@@s_shaddows.4939 I fought through a pill addication as well lots of oxy. It is a long crappy journey.You have to fight through everyday. it takes time but is worth it. All of the bandmates went to Laynes house or called 100's of times. Layne did rehab around 12 times I believe It just wasn't to be. You have to want it for yourself. Couldn't imagine the pain and suffering of Laynes family and friends through the dark years. He was rough in 96 at the unplugged shows I am sure he was miserable for the last 6 years. RIP to one of the greatest voices in Rock history.
He missed a hell of a lot of notes. It’s an insult to his talent to say he sounds good here when it isn’t. I don’t understand how most people are so ready to lie and lie to themselves. It’s pitiful.
@@tylurmackinnon6217 what do you gain from a backhanded insult against a dead man? People who love and respect him are praising him for bravely tackling one of his more strenuous songs to perform. Considering the condition he was in, he delivered a hauntingly intense performance and we all love it. We all miss him too. If you don’t, keep your self rightous musical elitist bs thoughts out of it- they don’t belong here. I guarantee you no one is giving you a gold star for thinking that.
@@tylurmackinnon6217 He asked to be saved and no one helped him. They just did what you're doing, and he's dead because of apathetic, judgemental pr**ks like you! 🤬
@@tylurmackinnon6217 I'm not really an AIC fan at all much, but I mean, he *does* sound good here. You can certainly tell he wasn't anywhere near the top of his game, but you can also tell he put his all into it and still put on a good performance (or what little of it he had left by this point).
Even as strung out as Layne was, he still hit every note. I was expecting his last performance to be a train wreck but it just proves that even at his lowest he could still bring it more than 90% of the people out there considered vocalists.
Ghostdog Smith He wasn't as low as you think. Anyone that's ever been addicted to heroin would understand. Im clean now but trust me, shit gives you wings.
He was fortunately blessed with perfect pitch (so is Jerry btw) which makes it easy to sing, even when fucked up. At the same time it may have been better for him if he had to work harder at it and had to be somewhat straight to perform.
I was there and had no clue this would be his last show, ever. I also heard he OD'd a couple of hrs after the show and was taken to a KC emergency room where he eventually recovered and made it home. Layne performed all his shows like this, leaning into the mic stand but what struck me and others was when their set was done, he literally walked off stage like an old man. He was over 6ft, but he moved like a dude in his 80's, obviously he was doped up during the show and amazingly his natural voice killed it, even his screams were on key despite being wasted. Great show, incredibly tight and kick ass sound... and very sad too.
It's haunting of the fact that it's the last time he would ever sang the song so I imagine it as him screaming his one final hurrah before him leaving to go and die as a depressed drug addict...it was final way of saying goodbye to us as Alice in Chains fans Rest in Peace original Alice in Chains 1987-2002
Knowing how much Layne was suffering, I don't know if I should even like this or not😔He was more than AIC. More than his beautiful voice or some rockstar in a music video. He was a human being. He was somebody's son. Brother. Friend. It's all so heartbreaking. God I hate drugs! F*cking HATE them! "Drugs are not the way to the light. They won't lead to a fairy-tale life, they lead to suffering." -Layne Staley R.I.P Layne 🌹You are missed beyond words.
I was at this show...AIC just KILLED it that night, and they were only the warm-up act (they opened for KISS). I would have cried if I knew this was Staley's last stand. One of the best damn concerts I ever went to, period. Everything was just right, the stars were aligned just so, and what a great period in time to see a band!
I saw them in St. Louis opening for KISS around the same time and I couldn't believe how great they were. He was spot on that night. Had no idea he was in so much trouble. RIP.
@@cristobilllumberg2473 All of grunge/90's singers were really talented and really versatile. I don't believe Eddie was a better singer than Layne, technically speaking. But I understand if you say Cornell That man's range and power was insane, truly missed. At the end of the day it's a matter of taste, I'm a fan of them all regardless of anything
Chris Cornell was a better voice hands down, but Layne's kraft, specifically with his story behind every note he hit made him truely one of the most unique figure of instrumental music ever!
He sings it that way because he can't hit those notes anymore, his voice is pretty worn out at this point in his career, his voice isn't as raspy like in the early days but it happens a lot sadly
he probably didn't have much help with vocal lessons I'm not sure he may have but i don't think so there carrier was short with layne unfortunately :( heroin is hell of a drug i should know was a heavy addict for 6+ years been on methadone for just over a year almost off that shit too, anyways my point is i don't think he really wanted to die :( it six when you can't get the help you need / want form your buddies
I hurt also when I see this. To see him just standing there without moving makes me sad. He was always energetic on stage. When I see his live version of "it Aint Like That" just makes me uugh I lost my words. Layne you will always be remembered.
He is surprisingly solid and on for how far gone he was. Imagine what could have been. They had another Dirt left in them. Rest in peace Layne. I wish you had gotten the help that you needed.
If you listen to this just after listening to him sing it live in the early 90's it's 10 times more heartbreaking... one of the best vocalists to ever perform being reduced to this is so sad. Better than most could do even at this stage of his fight with depression, but it still hurts to see him like this.
Dude! That second chorus was killer. He definitely wasn’t doing badly here *at all* Honestly, by this point, he was just tired, sick and starting to get toward the end of what he had to give. What are you gonna do? The guy accomplished more in 30 years than some families do in several generations.
You can see how Layne was trying to put as much talent and emotion to that song (especially that it was the last song of that show). It's especially shown in the choruses.
I still think Layne sounds great. and I love the support that Jerry shows him.. even during this concert when Layne wasnt feeling that great. .he was still amazing.. he was one of a kind and there arent too many singers that can even come close to his vocal range and control.. he sang from the depths of his soul.. you cant duplicate that..
I know I never said he sucked here. first I'd never say that about Layne.. I did say he didn't look well here,,and looked like he should have been at home resting...looks like he could barely stand..He still sounds great...Poor Layne!!! RIP and he's happy now Demri came to get him !! ♡♡RIP MIKE STARR♡♡
Josh VanHuss no that's not true.. he was fine when he arrived in NYC..he was with his friend Randy Biro.. who was also an addict... Randy only had enough for himself.. so the "management" got some H for Layne and he only did enough so he wouldnt get sick and he didnt do alot so he wouldnt nod during the filming..they were there for hours and hours. and the final cut was edited... and Layne had the final say on what would be shown on the video.. hope that clear some things up..
This whole performance just kills me. It's amazing but is full of feels, for lack of better expression. From that thumbs up to just the fact that Layne still could give an amazing performance in his final shows.
Layne, the one and only, never can be replaced and never be forgotten! And I love what he does with his voice on this AIC classic song. Ahhhhhhhh missing you so much Layne!!!!
People always think Layne destroyed his voice by singing very abrasively but tbh I really think it was how he took care of himself off stage. One of my old music teachers was a huge fan and said he had surprisingly good voice control but also said how drugs will fuck up your voice. Even if you’re not a singer, I mean look at what smoking cigarettes does to your voice.
Much of his Dirt-era technique sounds very, very healthy. It wasn’t technique that destroyed him - a lot of his abrasiveness from Facelift up until Tripod is primarily a result of nasality and healthy distortion. It was that if your muscles atrophy and you body wastes away, so will all the mechanisms necessary for singing, as well as the energy. The performance here may not be healthy-sounding or quite like Layne in his prime, but it’s still an incredible effort from someone who was so, so nearly dead as he was here.
No one thinks that. It was 100% drugs. Can you imagine singing powerfully in a hot ass arena with a weak body and gurgly stomach, all kinds of gastrointestinal issues happening, possible liver problems, dry mouth, fatigue, muscle atrophy, malnutrition, nausea, headaches, brain fog and severe depression at your condition? We are all lucky Layne was still standing here at all. He OD right after the show. He was probably feeling like crap/death during this show but he still gave it everything. It's a travesty but he probably could've got his earlier voice back if he got the general state of health back in his overall body. He was 100% the best singer I've heard in my entire life. RIP Layne Staley. Thanks for sharing your gifts. 😢❤
I feel kind of bad for loving this performance when it's basically the sound of a dying man, but like others have said, even at his worst Layne sounds fantastic. It breaks my heart knowing what he went thru, especially the night of this performance. Sleep well, sweet Layne. May you be free of the pain that plagued you here on Earth. You're loved so very much
Layne did it like no one else did, or can now. He was iconic. Even at his worst, he was his best. The world lost him way before we should have. I feel that he had so much more to do and to give, but the beast took him from us. Like it has done and continues to do with so many of our talented artists and visionaries. RIP Layne, thanks for the music and the memories!😢
Man how I so miss Layne...he was a huge part of my teen years growing up. My fave band when I was in High School and still one of my all time fave's to this day. RIP beautiful soul, your voice and spirit resonates on and you will never be forgotten.
I actually love the way he sounds here, it's one of my favorite vocal performances of Man in the Box. I like the way he changes up the chorus here--which was intentional, as he does the same thing in the other shows of the final tour. He's singing more in his throat here (a la Kurt Cobain) than he did when he was healthier, which yes strictly speaking isn't as technically proficient or sustainable, but it sounds more raw and aesthetically pleasing (at least for my taste). He's still got a lot of power. Much more interesting take on the chorus in this rendition, too.
Nothing to do with throat singing, he isnt straining like Cobain. Dont ever compare Layne to Cobain. Layne is using distortion techniques, Cobain did not have that amount of technique.
This is super powerful and emotionally stretched and strained. He really sounds tortured. This performance kicks ass, except when looking at how the story ends.
Even in his condition here, he could still break down fucking walls with his voice. That chorus change at 1:08 is phenomenal. I only discovered AIC about 2 years ago, as I was only about 3 when Layne passed away and my family never really listened to this genre. By the time of his passing he had been out of the music scene for a long time too. Listening to him, I absolutely fell in love with his voice, his vibe, and his presence. We don’t have talent or music like that anymore. I know I was born in the wrong generation. Wish I could’ve been born earlier to see him in Seattle at the Moore in his prime. I’m stuck in a generation of SoundCloud rappers.
Layne Staley was a amazing singer and artist, you could tell he was a troubled soul, but like most people, he hid it very well we've lost a legend may you rest in peace I love you layne staley
I think deep down due to all of his final interviews and almost prophetic statements about knowing he didn't have much longer he knew this was gonna be his last performance and that's why he sounds so haunted yet amazingly beautiful and soulful. My god we will never have another Layne. R.I.P bud. (Rock in Paradise)
Cornell got a bit disappointing for awhile I think he never sang to his best ability with Audioslave but then again years had passed and age sometimes is a factor but yes he's another voice that did standout gonna go break out Bad motor Finger now
Can you imagine how Layne felt when everyone was saying Cantrell was carrying him ? He proved he didn't need him and he knew it was their last show. Went out a star !
He didn’t need him yet fell off the face of the earth without him and literally died. I don’t understand how most people fucking lie to themselves. What a sick world.
@@tylurmackinnon6217 he faded away due to the effects of drugs. He did fine without Cantrell with Mad Season. That band could've been even bigger had they toured and released their 2nd album that never happened.
The way layne shakes his head at the beginning makes it think like he wants to headbang and move around a lot more like he used to he was so alive before now he looks like hes giving up here he looks so tired and out of it but he still loves this song u can tell🥲
seen this for a thousand times, just realized this is the closest that we (i was born 96) will ever get to Layne, this is an actual time machine. truly grateful for you posting this.
It’s really amazing and also a bit sad to watch this performance right after the recording of Man in the Box from the Moore in 1990, where Layne’s voice still had a ton of power behind that characteristic rasp of his, but with that said, even this late in he still sounds much better than many acts could ever want to.
Am I the only one who thinks that at 1.08 Layne found a very interesting alternative to the original version of the song? I can sense all his pain in that scream...
Stevie Ray, "The worst part about drugs is you don't love yourself. Then you can't feel love from any one." Such a sad, painful, no soul suck it right out of you feeling! Thats the damn devil!! RIP, Layne
joe Costello couldn't have said it better!!! Not sure what any of the naysayers r talking about tbh, Layne single handedly switched up the ENTIRE song just my the melody in his vocals during this performance n it's freakin amazing if u ask me!! Even Jerry gives him a thumbs up!
I've been arguing with people the last few days about Chris Cornell's last show. They've been saying he sounded great and there was nothing wrong there and I'm like tha fuck??? It's obvious to me that something was wrong. He was always behind on the vocals and stumbling around. Here, however, I find myself in the opposite camp. I think Layne was amazing here, and as someone else says, there was a lot of improvisation which sounded great. I love this melody almost as much as the recording, especially after hearing this song 10,000,000 times since it came out when I was in high school. That's my feelings on it and just wanted to share it with all the other Layne Staley fans.
Oh Layne, I wish someone could have come and saved you. You sound amazing. You sound like yourself. You did until you entered eternal life. Rest in power...
No matter how far into the void he slid, his voice stayed strong and powerful. So sad we lost this beautiful Soul but it's a privilege to have heard his Godlike sound
Everyone wants to fall back on GOD when they completely ignore his word and commandments. After this life is the Judgment. Now while you still have breath is the time to seek him and learn who he is.
You guys are crazy saying he didn't sound as good or he was struggling, vocalists tend to try different things live with their pitch, such as he did in the first chorus, and in the second he hit it perfectly! Slow you're roll before talking shit about a legend! Be glad you were alive to hear this beautiful creature from heaven..
This is my favorite version of man in the box, they all had this really insane amount of intensity during this and knowing this was the last song with Layne they played, it gave me some of the biggest chills I’ve ever gotten, just raw and a lot of emotion fucking love it
he sounds amazing. the people who don't appreciate his artistic license - of his own music - are the same folks who think bands shouldn't evolve. they're artists...and he is absolutely in the top 3 of all grunge. I'm so jealous of this crowd. wish I was there. RIP Babe
Be not sad that he is no more, be glad he was for the time he was.
❤👌
true fact statement
Thanks Dr. Seuss
Steam Junky you are right but it's not easy
ShadowⓋ when you sing like Layne, there's no need for crazy lightshows or jumping around the stage like like a fucking moron.
Jerry's thumbs up to Layne kills me. That was his bud, reassuring him that he could still hit those high notes. You could tell Layne was struggling a bit here but he still sounded amazing!! Rest easy Layne 💙
+Chelsey Mills I agree 100% by this time Layne was really deep in his depression and drugs. I believe Jerry is the one who kept pushing him to get out there and perform. It must have been very hard for Jerry to see this man who he wrote stellar songs with be reduced to this.
+Rockman Bass it was for Layne ... He clearly has trouble hitting those notes for a second. Jerry was encouraging his bud. Don't matter if he wasn't looking at him ...
+Rockman Bass read Alice in chains the untold story, it's all in there including the thumbs up
#stolemycomment
#r0@$t3D
It's a cool concept to think that, but who knows for sure. Jerry was just smiling at something in the crowd. Plus, I thought layne was killing it.
I think this is the only band I never get bored of.
Never..👍👆
blacktwofight11 ever!
***** go back to school bitch!
It has nothing to do with AIC! I can't read your shit grammar boy. You fucker
Are you still commenting fool? lmao
People saying he lost his voice , that's a ridiculously crazy octave he's touching
He seemed to lose his ability to stay in tune with the way he originally sang the song. Not sure if he was too stoned to tell or if he had hearing loss from abusing heroin, which can happen.
No it’s not
He lost the power in his voice not his range hence the layered vocals in their songs after Jar of Flies
the only reason why he lost some of the power in his voice is because he was dropping off his voice wich is damaging to the throat i really love layne tho hes one of the best singers ever
He didn't layer his voice to hide anything, he did it because he liked the harmonies and it became part of their sound.
Also, I wouldn't say he "lost his ability to stay in tune". He's very much on key for most of this, but alters some of the melodies to conserve his voice a bit and because people's range naturally decreases with age. Not gonna say drugs didn't change his voice a bit, but people saying he had totally lost it at this point are so, so wrong.
24 years old and I have never touched drugs thanks to Layne. Listening to his lyrics and seeing what they did to him is enough to make me never touch them.
I lost two years of my life on cocaine...
@@danielapostolovic8733 damn man, what's it like being high?
@@danielapostolovic8733 I lost 6 and a half years lol
@@gwenthomassss and 10 years on alcohol… but hey, it’s never to late 🙂
That’s what he hoped for. He said so. Most didn’t hear him, though. It’s cool to know someone did.
1:19 when Jerry gives Layne a thumbs up just broke my heart. like everyone could tell he was struggling to hit those high notes
Don't do crack if ya wanna be a singer kids...
Twas mainly heroin
+Ethan Milford ...Layne smoked a lot of crack from the stories you'll hear. Apparently Jerry more than dabbled with that as well.
That was a thumbs up....
Didn’t seem like he was struggling much at all to me
Altough his voice was weakened, still has more powerful voice than most of top frontmen.
I remember hearing people say that he could sing so loud during practice that you didn't need a mic for him or that you could feel the vibrations from his voice.
@@caveguy22 Yea that was Mike McCready from when they were in Mad Season together
@@platonicriot And didn’t he join Mad Season when he was way out of his vocal prime too?
Layne at his worst..was still better then most at their best. He was and always will.be the best front man in my opinion.
bLaCK MaJiK. yes he was is and forever will be.
Love....
worst? some of those notes and articulations he's hitting are better than anything ive heard him ever do live. he knew he was sick. there are things in music called 'scales' and when you sing in these things in pitch, as long as you're in key, it all works. he's not out of key for a majority of his singing here. it comes off as 'passionate' not 'at his worst'. still my favorite version of the song cause he sounds like he knows he isnt doing well
He seriously couldn’t do wrong if he tried. Screw the people that said he sounded bad. The poor guy was sick. He sounded fantastic regardless.
On no, there were definitely a couple of times where he sounded genuinely bad, I don’t think was one of them though. There’s a Rio ‘93 video floating around somewhere, for example, where he was really flat and he kept losing his breath and missing whole lines, and a few times he had to kind of sit down right there in front of the mic. I don’t know if he was just worn out for some reason or if he was sick/high/jonesing or just hot or what, but anyone who’s seen him that way would definitely never say this was bad.
My bad habits aren't my title. My strengths and talent are my title~Layne Staley
I'm now in love with you for digging that up
jerhico31189 ✌
Kat Hamilton thank you
Susan Simpson Your very welcome.
Kat Hamilton Layne was a beast and always will be....
2:36 that was his soul crying right there
it´s fascinating how much support and admiration Layne still receives in comments despite so many years since he left. Most singers rarely get half of the positive feedback even during their active careers. Many of these comments are also very heartfelt. There is something very unique about how Layne approached singing and we fell in love with it despite never actually knowing him.
It helps he seemed like a nice dude that just got caught up in a cycle. Today he probably would have gotten better help but back then it was more stigmatized. Today every tom dick and Harry are addicts or in recovery. Back then I think he felt like he was less of a human or that he was a failure or a bad role model so he just stayed to himself and lived his life the way he felt he wanted. Maybe in this day and age he's wouldn't have been such a recluse and maybe been more open to getting help. But he was sick for a long time and only Layne knows to what extent.
I literally listen to Layne every single day. Still.
Rest in peace, sweet Layne ❤️
Pure true. I hear you calling, Marian ;)
Everyone only has food things to say about him. Of course his amazing voice, earlier stage presence are lauded but people that were close to him only have the nicest things to say about him.
Rest peacefully, Mike. You are missed.
Layne ripped those vocals from the depths of his soul
Chris Cornell's range is C#2-G6, Layne Staley's range is G1-D7, he did those notes live too, he hit D7 when he killed himself, Chris Cornell's range is literally contained in Layne's range.
However, Cornell only reaches 4 octaves in one song:
ua-cam.com/video/gh20q3Dx8RI/v-deo.html
Singing professionals have said that Cornell never used his full chest and head singing strength, because if he did, he could perhaps hit more notes, being a baritone he had a lot of technique to go up and down the pitch, without sounding like a little girl.
Besides, on Soundgarden's B-side records, Cornell had VOLUME, EXTENSION, DEPTH AND REACH so much after so many years he admits he couldn't reach all the octaves, due to aging and lifestyle, but he was the GREATEST singer of the 90s. Layne might be close, Cornell was IMBATIBLE.
@@vitorkaique5782laynes range might have been larger, particularly on lesser known tree house tapes tracks, I can’t have you blues and queen of the rodeo (Dallas 1990) come to mind
cool how he changes up the melody in the chorus
I loved that part too! I just wish there was better audio of this!
i doubt he was able to hit those high notes at the state he was in. the drugs were taking a toll. rip layne
Mike Whitney not the melody, the key
Yeah he was playing it safe in a few spots. But he did reach that high note several times.
It sounded great anyway, just a bit more varied which was cool.
More like he couldn’t sing the original melody and had to change it
Layne Staley once told Rolling Stone Magazine in 1996
"I wrote about drugs, and I didn't think I was being unsafe or careless by writing about them... When I tried drugs, they were fucking great, and they worked for me for years, and now they're turned against me... and now I'm walking through hell, and this sucks."
Wow 😢
He didn't want to be a bad example...that's how loving he was
@@claudioinconis7616 I read in his interviews he didn't want his fans to think he was glorifying drugs. He said it hurt him when fans would see him out and tell him how wasted they were
@@s_shaddows.4939 I promise you all that passes, just keep at it. Cold turkey is great, the worse it is and you power through the better you will be and you build up tremendious amounts of will power that maybe you didnt have before. Appreciate the pain, it is what will change your life. Cold turkey is the only way to actually change your life...real talk.
@@s_shaddows.4939 I fought through a pill addication as well lots of oxy. It is a long crappy journey.You have to fight through everyday. it takes time but is worth it. All of the bandmates went to Laynes house or called 100's of times. Layne did rehab around 12 times I believe It just wasn't to be. You have to want it for yourself. Couldn't imagine the pain and suffering of Laynes family and friends through the dark years. He was rough in 96 at the unplugged shows I am sure he was miserable for the last 6 years. RIP to one of the greatest voices in Rock history.
He was essentially on his deathbed at this point, yet he didn’t miss a single note. What a legend.
@@gordonthefreeman I was about to say the same. He died on 2002 so I wouldn’t say deathbed but he was knocking on the door if anything.
He missed a hell of a lot of notes. It’s an insult to his talent to say he sounds good here when it isn’t. I don’t understand how most people are so ready to lie and lie to themselves. It’s pitiful.
@@tylurmackinnon6217 what do you gain from a backhanded insult against a dead man? People who love and respect him are praising him for bravely tackling one of his more strenuous songs to perform. Considering the condition he was in, he delivered a hauntingly intense performance and we all love it. We all miss him too. If you don’t, keep your self rightous musical elitist bs thoughts out of it- they don’t belong here. I guarantee you no one is giving you a gold star for thinking that.
@@tylurmackinnon6217 He asked to be saved and no one helped him. They just did what you're doing, and he's dead because of apathetic, judgemental pr**ks like you! 🤬
@@tylurmackinnon6217 I'm not really an AIC fan at all much, but I mean, he *does* sound good here. You can certainly tell he wasn't anywhere near the top of his game, but you can also tell he put his all into it and still put on a good performance (or what little of it he had left by this point).
Even as strung out as Layne was, he still hit every note. I was expecting his last performance to be a train wreck but it just proves that even at his lowest he could still bring it more than 90% of the people out there considered vocalists.
Ghostdog Smith He wasn't as low as you think. Anyone that's ever been addicted to heroin would understand. Im clean now but trust me, shit gives you wings.
Michael Brown Really? But didn't heroin affect Phil Anselmo's stage performances? Or does it differ from person to person.
He was so consistent no matter how much dope he did ! I think it was so effortless for him ..to compare these 2 just doesnt make sense to me ..
He was fortunately blessed with perfect pitch (so is Jerry btw) which makes it easy to sing, even when fucked up. At the same time it may have been better for him if he had to work harder at it and had to be somewhat straight to perform.
pretty amazing for being loaded, seriously; that is a talent in and of itself
The "Jesus Christ" in the second chorus tears my heart in two.
Brutal.
I was there and had no clue this would be his last show, ever. I also heard he OD'd a couple of hrs after the show and was taken to a KC emergency room where he eventually recovered and made it home. Layne performed all his shows like this, leaning into the mic stand but what struck me and others was when their set was done, he literally walked off stage like an old man. He was over 6ft, but he moved like a dude in his 80's, obviously he was doped up during the show and amazingly his natural voice killed it, even his screams were on key despite being wasted. Great show, incredibly tight and kick ass sound... and very sad too.
The thing about him OD'ing is true unfortunately :(
What was the date of this, do you recall exactly?
AsaphProject July 3rd 1996
Thx David for the info/short story. All the best from Denmark.
David Chezem where was this show?
Way layne sings the chorus here is completely badass
He could sing the alphabet song and it would be awesome, he was sick here yes, but he still gave it all he had
Naflatem 72 Like Sebastian Bach did?
If you are not a fan then don't watch and more certainly don't comment. Layne is THE rock GOD!! And the most beautiful man God ever created!!
+Deborah Pritchard %100 agree
What was wrong with him besides being an addict?
Enjoying The Sun 577-Jersey Customs Heroin jacks one's system up bad. See how skinny he was? It's a horrible addiction. What a talented artist.
1:07 It may just be me here but I love the way he edited the chorus, it sounds a lot more haunting and passionate? I really like it.
ditto. that part sounded like a demo version almost. definitely adds a more haunting touch to the song
@@ali965 what demo are you talking about I want to hear it
@@dani.emis. there isn’t a demo version to this song i meant this version sounded like it could’ve been a demo
It's haunting of the fact that it's the last time he would ever sang the song so I imagine it as him screaming his one final hurrah before him leaving to go and die as a depressed drug addict...it was final way of saying goodbye to us as Alice in Chains fans
Rest in Peace original Alice in Chains
1987-2002
Layne's struggling here. He's really strung out and even O.D.'d after the show.
People say his voice was struggling and I’m still impressed by them.
Knowing how much Layne was suffering, I don't know if I should even like this or not😔He was more than AIC. More than his beautiful voice or some rockstar in a music video. He was a human being. He was somebody's son. Brother. Friend. It's all so heartbreaking.
God I hate drugs! F*cking HATE them!
"Drugs are not the way to the light. They won't lead to a fairy-tale life, they lead to suffering."
-Layne Staley
R.I.P Layne 🌹You are missed beyond words.
Amen!! 🙏
This is sad 😢
I was at this show...AIC just KILLED it that night, and they were only the warm-up act (they opened for KISS).
I would have cried if I knew this was Staley's last stand. One of the best damn concerts I ever went to, period. Everything was just right, the stars were aligned just so, and what a great period in time to see a band!
What year was this?
@@candyserrano5535, this was at Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri, and it was July 3, 1996.
I saw them in St. Louis opening for KISS around the same time and I couldn't believe how great they were. He was spot on that night. Had no idea he was in so much trouble. RIP.
3:31
Tell me this man wasn't giving all of his effort.
Best 90's singer.........fight me.
Besides, it sounded AMAZING. Truly AMAZING.
no that goes to eddie bedder and chris cornell
@@cristobilllumberg2473 All of grunge/90's singers were really talented and really versatile.
I don't believe Eddie was a better singer than Layne, technically speaking.
But I understand if you say Cornell
That man's range and power was insane, truly missed.
At the end of the day it's a matter of taste, I'm a fan of them all regardless of anything
@@cristobilllumberg2473 no
Best singer ever to me. He had a chameleon voice. He did funk, rock, jazz/swing.
Chris Cornell was a better voice hands down, but Layne's kraft, specifically with his story behind every note he hit made him truely one of the most unique figure of instrumental music ever!
1:05 This version is very addictive, in the choir, staley get a creepy voice, like other chorus ... and it comes out extremely well. Master
Yeah, it sounds awesome. There's a lot of parts in this live version that are really great.
He sings it that way because he can't hit those notes anymore, his voice is pretty worn out at this point in his career, his voice isn't as raspy like in the early days but it happens a lot sadly
all of us we know that. we're talking about how the voice sounds.
he probably didn't have much help with vocal lessons I'm not sure he may have but i don't think so there carrier was short with layne unfortunately :( heroin is hell of a drug i should know was a heavy addict for 6+ years been on methadone for just over a year almost off that shit too, anyways my point is i don't think he really wanted to die :( it six when you can't get the help you need / want form your buddies
After that scream Jerry gives him a thumbs up like "fuck yea".
This seriously makes my heart hurt. Can't watch this without tearing up.
I hear u tonya
right there with you. Miss this man so much. Favorite band and never get tired of him. I love that they still play AIC on the radio.
I hurt also when I see this. To see him just standing there without moving makes me sad. He was always energetic on stage. When I see his live version of "it Aint Like That" just makes me uugh I lost my words. Layne you will always be remembered.
The greatest rock vocalist of all time. Rest in peace, sweet prince.
A very much self made man,his crosses he bore made him the extramadare musician he was an still lives in my life....
Josh Pillault Yes right after the King Elvis Presley,of course.
@@OwnedbyFrenchies Are you stupid.
lol he is great but he's not even CLOSE to the best rock vocalist of all time. Ever heard of Freddy Mercury?
@@1023Endurance not even close
He is surprisingly solid and on for how far gone he was. Imagine what could have been. They had another Dirt left in them.
Rest in peace Layne. I wish you had gotten the help that you needed.
Man, that voice. No one has ever replaced this man's talent as of late. RIP Layne.
Amazing how good he was even while battling addiction. Legend
Where would we all be if Layne hadn't decided to chase some crazy rockstar dream, he gave us his all and it cost him dearly.
If you listen to this just after listening to him sing it live in the early 90's it's 10 times more heartbreaking... one of the best vocalists to ever perform being reduced to this is so sad. Better than most could do even at this stage of his fight with depression, but it still hurts to see him like this.
Agreed.
Yes. Five years and six months later… mind blown!
Dude! That second chorus was killer. He definitely wasn’t doing badly here *at all*
Honestly, by this point, he was just tired, sick and starting to get toward the end of what he had to give. What are you gonna do? The guy accomplished more in 30 years than some families do in several generations.
Layne was screaming these vocals echoing how he was inside. Haunting and beautiful
You can see how Layne was trying to put as much talent and emotion to that song (especially that it was the last song of that show). It's especially shown in the choruses.
I still think Layne sounds great. and I love the support that Jerry shows him.. even during this concert when Layne wasnt feeling that great. .he was still amazing.. he was one of a kind and there arent too many singers that can even come close to his vocal range and control.. he sang from the depths of his soul.. you cant duplicate that..
I know I never said he sucked here. first I'd never say that about Layne.. I did say he didn't look well here,,and looked like he should have been at home resting...looks like he could barely stand..He still sounds great...Poor Layne!!! RIP and he's happy now Demri came to get him !! ♡♡RIP MIKE STARR♡♡
+Malika StaleyHoonBuckley It was reported that Layne overdosed before this show and paramedics revived him so that's why he didn't look so well...
Josh VanHuss no that's not true.. he was fine when he arrived in NYC..he was with his friend Randy Biro.. who was also an addict... Randy only had enough for himself.. so the "management" got some H for Layne and he only did enough so he wouldnt get sick and he didnt do alot so he wouldnt nod during the filming..they were there for hours and hours. and the final cut was edited... and Layne had the final say on what would be shown on the video.. hope that clear some things up..
+Tina Marie It did, thank you
+Tina Marie um..however, he DID od AFTER this performance
This whole performance just kills me. It's amazing but is full of feels, for lack of better expression. From that thumbs up to just the fact that Layne still could give an amazing performance in his final shows.
You can tell he was pumped up during this, getting groovy with the stand like he used to, and belting out like never before. Very nice to see.
Layne is Legend
He is a god
And all these years later, I still listen to Layne every day. Never forget x
Addiction is such a terrible and horrible way to go. Look what it did to one of the greatest bands that ever came out..
11 BRAVO AIC is still going strong and making great music
Hanson didn't have addiction problems.
11 BRAVO so true 😢😭
Layne, the one and only, never can be replaced and never be forgotten! And I love what he does with his voice on this AIC classic song. Ahhhhhhhh missing you so much Layne!!!!
beauttifull . Leany the great, from chile¡¡
People always think Layne destroyed his voice by singing very abrasively but tbh I really think it was how he took care of himself off stage. One of my old music teachers was a huge fan and said he had surprisingly good voice control but also said how drugs will fuck up your voice. Even if you’re not a singer, I mean look at what smoking cigarettes does to your voice.
Much of his Dirt-era technique sounds very, very healthy. It wasn’t technique that destroyed him - a lot of his abrasiveness from Facelift up until Tripod is primarily a result of nasality and healthy distortion. It was that if your muscles atrophy and you body wastes away, so will all the mechanisms necessary for singing, as well as the energy. The performance here may not be healthy-sounding or quite like Layne in his prime, but it’s still an incredible effort from someone who was so, so nearly dead as he was here.
Maybe smoked like a chininea
No one thinks that. It was 100% drugs. Can you imagine singing powerfully in a hot ass arena with a weak body and gurgly stomach, all kinds of gastrointestinal issues happening, possible liver problems, dry mouth, fatigue, muscle atrophy, malnutrition, nausea, headaches, brain fog and severe depression at your condition? We are all lucky Layne was still standing here at all. He OD right after the show. He was probably feeling like crap/death during this show but he still gave it everything. It's a travesty but he probably could've got his earlier voice back if he got the general state of health back in his overall body. He was 100% the best singer I've heard in my entire life. RIP Layne Staley. Thanks for sharing your gifts. 😢❤
I feel kind of bad for loving this performance when it's basically the sound of a dying man, but like others have said, even at his worst Layne sounds fantastic. It breaks my heart knowing what he went thru, especially the night of this performance. Sleep well, sweet Layne. May you be free of the pain that plagued you here on Earth. You're loved so very much
His problem wasn't his voice, but because he couldn't pronounce words properly because he was missing a lot of teeth.
despite layne being in such bad health, his voice is as strong as ever here. Nothing can stop that voice from giving me chills
Layne did it like no one else did, or can now. He was iconic. Even at his worst, he was his best. The world lost him way before we should have. I feel that he had so much more to do and to give, but the beast took him from us. Like it has done and continues to do with so many of our talented artists and visionaries. RIP Layne, thanks for the music and the memories!😢
Man how I so miss Layne...he was a huge part of my teen years growing up. My fave band when I was in High School and still one of my all time fave's to this day. RIP beautiful soul, your voice and spirit resonates on and you will never be forgotten.
Wow layne sung his soul out here, giving the condition he was in here and the way he pulls it off is hauntingly beautiful as weird as it sounds.
Such a loss... A one of a kind voice! He had so much more to offer. Tragic.
I actually love the way he sounds here, it's one of my favorite vocal performances of Man in the Box. I like the way he changes up the chorus here--which was intentional, as he does the same thing in the other shows of the final tour. He's singing more in his throat here (a la Kurt Cobain) than he did when he was healthier, which yes strictly speaking isn't as technically proficient or sustainable, but it sounds more raw and aesthetically pleasing (at least for my taste). He's still got a lot of power. Much more interesting take on the chorus in this rendition, too.
Nothing to do with throat singing, he isnt straining like Cobain. Dont ever compare Layne to Cobain. Layne is using distortion techniques, Cobain did not have that amount of technique.
The drugs never seemed to hurt his performance
no matter what his voice never faltered.
How long did you spend writing this?
This is super powerful and emotionally stretched and strained. He really sounds tortured. This performance kicks ass, except when looking at how the story ends.
Even at his worst, he was still a God-tier singer.
His voice was so unique and powerful.
There will never be another one like him.
R.I.P
Even in his condition here, he could still break down fucking walls with his voice. That chorus change at 1:08 is phenomenal. I only discovered AIC about 2 years ago, as I was only about 3 when Layne passed away and my family never really listened to this genre. By the time of his passing he had been out of the music scene for a long time too. Listening to him, I absolutely fell in love with his voice, his vibe, and his presence. We don’t have talent or music like that anymore. I know I was born in the wrong generation. Wish I could’ve been born earlier to see him in Seattle at the Moore in his prime. I’m stuck in a generation of SoundCloud rappers.
Oh man, right
Layne Staley was a amazing singer and artist, you could tell he was a troubled soul, but like most people, he hid it very well we've lost a legend may you rest in peace I love you layne staley
That guitar lick Jerry gave Layne at 2:25 to help him find his note.
First time that I don't see Staley shaking his head while singing this. So sad.
He was one of the main reasons I even wanted to be a singer. His vocals are so underrated. One of the greatest vocalist of all time..
I think deep down due to all of his final interviews and almost prophetic statements about knowing he didn't have much longer he knew this was gonna be his last performance and that's why he sounds so haunted yet amazingly beautiful and soulful. My god we will never have another Layne. R.I.P bud. (Rock in Paradise)
3:32 such a cry of pain
Hes not just singing, he literally is the song. I think I havent ever been moved by a youtube video as much as this
And now I'm sad. The last time the world ever heard those iconic chorus belts. They were beautiful too! Wish you were still here Layne!
I love the improvised chorus
Staley and Cobain , best voices of the nineties imo , they were really powerful and unique.
very true nothing better or even close
cornell was on there level too man...he could break glass
Cornell got a bit disappointing for awhile I think he never sang to his best ability with Audioslave but then again years had passed and age sometimes is a factor but yes he's another voice that did standout gonna go break out Bad motor Finger now
Stella ' Cornell was great ( as many ) on studio , he never accomplished performing live what he did on albums 😪😪😪
Caudal Chile this is so a sad thing to many singers and musicians.
Can you imagine how Layne felt when everyone was saying Cantrell was carrying him ? He proved he didn't need him and he knew it was their last show. Went out a star !
James Brandenburg Smh.
@Mikie E True, the new guy is great, but they're not as big as they were with Layne. It also might be that everyone has aged ;).
He didn’t need him yet fell off the face of the earth without him and literally died. I don’t understand how most people fucking lie to themselves. What a sick world.
@@tylurmackinnon6217 he faded away due to the effects of drugs. He did fine without Cantrell with Mad Season. That band could've been even bigger had they toured and released their 2nd album that never happened.
Think i watched this about 50 times now and it just doesnt get boring.
jesus christ the chorus sounds infernal in this version
River of deceit is one of the greatest songs on this planet!
The way layne shakes his head at the beginning makes it think like he wants to headbang and move around a lot more like he used to he was so alive before now he looks like hes giving up here he looks so tired and out of it but he still loves this song u can tell🥲
This is the best sound quality that I’ve heard of this performance.
Layne was an incredible singer R.I.P. 🖤
1:08 in love...
Every time I listen to this it gets better and better
Healthy Layne was 150% better and sick Layne was 100% better than most singers today.
seen this for a thousand times, just realized this is the closest that we (i was born 96) will ever get to Layne, this is an actual time machine.
truly grateful for you posting this.
It’s really amazing and also a bit sad to watch this performance right after the recording of Man in the Box from the Moore in 1990, where Layne’s voice still had a ton of power behind that characteristic rasp of his, but with that said, even this late in he still sounds much better than many acts could ever want to.
best version ever
perfect vocals
Took alot of ballz to do what Layne did. Knowing himself he was dying and still sounded great. Great guy. He could of said hell with you all
His voice never sounded bad love you Layne will never stop missing you thank you for sharing your beautiful voice.
Any negative comments about his vocal performance on this are complete bullshit!... he is literally singimg his ass off
Will always be a total loss to lose Layne, he had one of the best voices. Unique
I'm grateful we still have this footage in a world filled with videos of Vince Neil and his Tubbabee tour/tours.
He is was sounding great for me... Love the melody changes in the chorus to mix it up..He was always on key too.. This guy was one the best for sure.
first time I ever seen this video and Layne sounds fuckin great
Am I the only one who thinks that at 1.08 Layne found a very interesting alternative to the original version of the song? I can sense all his pain in that scream...
shut it
@@pissoff234 what's your problem
Stevie Ray, "The worst part about drugs is you don't love yourself. Then you can't feel love from any one." Such a sad, painful, no soul suck it right out of you feeling! Thats the damn devil!! RIP, Layne
if this is really the last show, he never lost that unbeatable voice. probably the best singer ever lived
It's prob also the recordings that make layne's voice sound worse... cause they were amazing live. fucking awesome.
joe Costello couldn't have said it better!!! Not sure what any of the naysayers r talking about tbh, Layne single handedly switched up the ENTIRE song just my the melody in his vocals during this performance n it's freakin amazing if u ask me!! Even Jerry gives him a thumbs up!
Rip layne! Even though layne is no longer with us,his amazing voice and music will never die!
Layne Staley had such a unique and awesome voice. Man that guy could really belt out the lyrics. I wish he was still with us.
One of my favorite front men ever. Rip
I've been arguing with people the last few days about Chris Cornell's last show. They've been saying he sounded great and there was nothing wrong there and I'm like tha fuck??? It's obvious to me that something was wrong. He was always behind on the vocals and stumbling around. Here, however, I find myself in the opposite camp. I think Layne was amazing here, and as someone else says, there was a lot of improvisation which sounded great. I love this melody almost as much as the recording, especially after hearing this song 10,000,000 times since it came out when I was in high school. That's my feelings on it and just wanted to share it with all the other Layne Staley fans.
Couldn’t agree more
Absolutely
Even is his final days performing Layne Staley still sounding fuckin amazing!!! What a voice!!
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Oh Layne, I wish someone could have come and saved you. You sound amazing. You sound like yourself. You did until you entered eternal life. Rest in power...
god damn this is one of the best performances of man in the box ive ever heard
No matter how far into the void he slid, his voice stayed strong and powerful. So sad we lost this beautiful Soul but it's a privilege to have heard his Godlike sound
God wanted to hear Layne sing anytime he wanted I imagine and brought him home! Dam what a voice he had! RIP Layne
Yeah that's it. When we die were gone man. No harps and clouds just lights out Done.
Curtis Moffett cuz u would know, right? How dare u try to play God
Everyone wants to fall back on GOD when they completely ignore his word and commandments. After this life is the Judgment. Now while you still have breath is the time to seek him and learn who he is.
Yeah right and God decided to kill him slowly with crack & heroin and had him shitting himself his last months on earth. I don't think so.
You guys are crazy saying he didn't sound as good or he was struggling, vocalists tend to try different things live with their pitch, such as he did in the first chorus, and in the second he hit it perfectly! Slow you're roll before talking shit about a legend! Be glad you were alive to hear this beautiful creature from heaven..
This is my favorite version of man in the box, they all had this really insane amount of intensity during this and knowing this was the last song with Layne they played, it gave me some of the biggest chills I’ve ever gotten, just raw and a lot of emotion fucking love it
he sounds amazing. the people who don't appreciate his artistic license - of his own music - are the same folks who think bands shouldn't evolve. they're artists...and he is absolutely in the top 3 of all grunge. I'm so jealous of this crowd. wish I was there. RIP Babe
Still gave it his fucking all❤️
People like this exist only for a short time then go out tragically
That is part of what makes them special and forever loved
Terrible but factual
1:18 Layne's improve just fkn' awesome, Jerry approvre it! 👌🏻💯😎