@@TomMcMahonMUSIC Jerry is probably Layne's greatest contribution to the world, or at least up there with his incredible voice. Jerry was very shy about his voice in the beginning but Layne pushed him to sing more and more on the songs saying "they're your songs, you should sing them". If it wasn't for Layne being such a great friend we wouldn't have gotten the incredible harmonies that they shared. So many other frontmen wouldn't want the spotlight taken off them like that, but not Layne.
Fantastic!!! 🤘As a 54 yo connoisseur of AiC, I want you to know this made me feel what I felt the first time I heard Staley sing it... but your version has an additional hauntedness to it. Just just indescribably good.
AIC has been a constant in my life since I discovered them in college and was lucky enough to have seen them live in 1992. I've said for many years since then that "Down in a Hole" and "Rain When I Die" represent the pinnacle of what Alice achieved in the Layne Staley era - both representative of their overall sound, but artistically the top of their game. So to cover "Down in a Hole", get the sound and the vibe on the money, but at the same time make it your own, that is an amazing achievement. Hat's off.
I don't disagree but I always loved Nutshell just a bit more. "And yet I find, and yet I find Repeating in my head If I can't be my own I'd feel better dead"
this man’s voice and 6 strings speak for a group that resonate with the lyrics, the same way Layne spoke for us. 10 years from now, this video will remain timeless. thank you for posting this.
This is the best version I’ve ever heard in my time of being an AiC fan and I started when they came out with Facelift. This is beautiful, just beyond beautiful! ❤❤❤❤
Me too. But I didn’t really like it. I wanted to. They were cool. But then dirt was so real and so many good songs that had to stay aaay from the super death rock ones. They were true death. But I love them. People have says many times … what do you do? Make Alice n chains spiritual songs ?
Brother, your timing, cadence, and accuracy are just so on point. I love it when anyone covers AIC and respects it for what it was always meant to be. Mad love, my guy.
beautifully done. one of my favorite bands of my youth. hearing this took me back to the simpler days. can smell the smells and hear the sounds of that time
@@lupu_lu lmao that's funny I'm from Louisiana down south I call everybody Brother or Son. Everyone gets a kick because I call my Brother Brother like I do everyone else. Thanks for the laugh.
I can't get enough of this version of this song. The tone in his voice resonates with the low end of his acoustic guitar in a way that shakes me to my core. Literal tears and goosebumps. Love it!
I have been a lead vocalist and song writer for some time now. My goal has always been to age right and good like a fine barreled bourbon as far as my health and voice are concerned. I know for a fact that the same goes for this amazing musician. First time ever witnessing this fella perform and I assure you all it won’t be the last. Absolutely Inspiring. AIC has a very special place in my heart. I understand the darkness that feasted and then swallowed Layne alive all too well. I am still lost in that nightmare. I try to keep the hope and faith that I will one day soon stumble back on to that path to true freedom. Songs like this masterpiece remind me that I’ve never been alone in that dark place. Thank you for sharing your talents with us. Godspeed
"I have been a lead vocalist and SONG WRITER for some time now." Are you sure about that, bud? You can't even correctly spell songwriter. Haha. What's the name of your longtime band you've been the "lead vocalist" of? I'm actually a singer/songwriter/producer and have been most of my life, and I can't say I've ever seen a fellow songwriter or musician of any kind that can't correctly spell what they do for a living.
Vocals were amazing...The Classical guitar half a step down made it sound just like the unplugged version I heard live many years ago...You have the IT. Keep rocking on.
Jeez man. Your vocal control is phenomenal. This is one of the best covers of any song I’ve seen anyone do on here. I couldn’t be more impressed with this.
Absolutely mesmerizing! Your rendition of this song left me speechless. The way you captured the emotion and essence of the song is simply incredible. Every note, every nuance of your voice, it's all perfect! I love how you've managed to make this song your own, giving it a unique and personal twist. I can truly feel the passion and love you've poured into every moment. Bravo! This cover definitely deserves to be listened to over and over again. Thank you for sharing your talent with the world and gifting us with this wonderful rendition.
Yeah man, you hitting every note, vocals are top top notch I love how you subtly change things in a good way really awesome bro I'm glad I stumbled apon your skills
WOW. Obsessive AiC fan here and this is as equally haunting to the original, but in a different way. Just beautiful, absolute perfection. You have done beyond justice to the original song. I'm sharing this immediately
One of my all time favorite songs. I’ve heard many a cover of this, including my own. I really enjoyed this. To me you did enough to make it your own, without compromising the original. Great job!
Absolutnie przepiekne wykonanie tego świetnego utworu.Uwielbiam go jak AIC w ogóle. Masz przyjacielu znakomity glos ,ktory niesie bardzo BARDZO mocny przekaz emocji. .Dziękuję z serca. Moje skrzydla sa od lat zlamane... Greetings for YOU for ALL from Poland
Yeah, too many favorites. But one that I keep coming back to over and over is "The Ending of Our Time" from Only What There Is. I love the guitar work and vocal melody. I bought a physical cd copy and was listening to the album in the car and when it came to that last song. I remember just stopping and listening to it about 3 times in the car after I got home from wherever I was driving. Just one of those songs that hit me just right. It would be great to hear that sometime. Thanks, River!@@rivercrombie
I love this version, like an outlaw country style of vocals. You absolutely killed this one, can't wait to see more. Will you cover Soundgarden/Audioslave at some point?
A stripped down version of Long Gone would be great. I know that song got a lot of hate because of the way it was produced but its a beautiful track at its core and i think your style would really let it shine through.
A stripped down version of Long Gone would be great. I know that song got a lot of hate because of the way it was produced but its a beautiful track at its core and i think your style would really let it shine through.
15 seconds in I already knew: ''This is gonna be good'' 👏
Right? He sung about 4 words and it was in a playlist immediately lol
I clicked like when he was humming
Right!! So good
This Is beautiful, I miss Staley mush more after hearing this beautiful cover
Same exact moment for me too.
I'm usually a quiet guy who watches, doesn't comment and hit like buttons, but damn man, I have chills.
Same. ❤ Cheers brother🍻God bless
This guy is really good.
But after I listened I played the original.
As they say, "there's levels"...... RIP
You ever hear the original? Or Ryan Adams cover? This is mid at least be honest with yourself
Dude's voice is powerful.
He's got a great voice
Came for the guitar, stayed for the vocals.
46 year old man with tears in his eyes right here 🤚
Just beautiful.
45 and same
Me too!
Ditto. One of those songs you can't also help but to sing along with.
Same age. Puts me back into 9th grade summer time house party memories.
47 and same❤
Hearing talented people covering this song really shows how great Layne Staley truly was!
No one can say the opposite
Don’t leave Jerry out; he wrote the music and the lyrics to it about his girlfriend Courtney.
@@TomMcMahonMUSIC Jerry is probably Layne's greatest contribution to the world, or at least up there with his incredible voice. Jerry was very shy about his voice in the beginning but Layne pushed him to sing more and more on the songs saying "they're your songs, you should sing them". If it wasn't for Layne being such a great friend we wouldn't have gotten the incredible harmonies that they shared. So many other frontmen wouldn't want the spotlight taken off them like that, but not Layne.
Exactly
Very true. @@Indecisionn
We had to wait over 30 years for this cover but it was worth it!
How?
Yt alicia widar
Alicia Widar, one of the best freakin covers of this song! Alongside River now I guess. Imagine a crossover with an original song??
Fantastic!!! 🤘As a 54 yo connoisseur of AiC, I want you to know this made me feel what I felt the first time I heard Staley sing it... but your version has an additional hauntedness to it. Just just indescribably good.
Precisely what I thought/ felt 😢❤
Same..55 here..
54 here
Thinking back to early 90’s🎸😊👍🏻
52 and I’d do anything to go back, knowing what I know now.
Perfectly said!!! Chills… wow 😊
I thought the unplugged version would be the most emotional. You sir have captured this song the way it needs to be
Indeed
Man, when I heard this, I could feel the despair of the writer like it was my own. Incredible rendition.
This guy's voice is just so fantastic. Not an easy song to sing at all. Tone and clarity is sublime.
It’s Alice In Chains…not Sublime!! 😊
@@SteveSweetness34 Learn English. Dude.
@@thesecret111 Learn sarcasm. Bro
I feel like what makes this cover so good is how it really captures the deep feeling of the original, just absolutely spot on
When I saw the title I thought ‘this guy is brave to take this on’.
You did a great job.
Beautiful voice brother. Greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷
Imagine, keanu reeves playing alice in chains, this is fuckin crazy, howwww yeah, perfect!
Why would you say that? Keanu Reeves has never done an AiC song, ever! But this guy has- so give this guy the credit he deserves. Unreal.
@Arttimao I prefer to go by Ted 'Theodore' Logan :)
the two guys above did NOT get the joke smh
@@thetej1098 I got the joke and so did Theodore Logan, it’s you who didn’t get the joke.
UR THE BEST MAN, good job for ur excelent work@@rivercrombie
There’s a certain power to layne’s voice. Excellent cover.
AIC has been a constant in my life since I discovered them in college and was lucky enough to have seen them live in 1992. I've said for many years since then that "Down in a Hole" and "Rain When I Die" represent the pinnacle of what Alice achieved in the Layne Staley era - both representative of their overall sound, but artistically the top of their game. So to cover "Down in a Hole", get the sound and the vibe on the money, but at the same time make it your own, that is an amazing achievement. Hat's off.
ah, you dont understand who they thought i was supposed to be... look at me now, a man who wont himself be -- the best lyrics ever written
I hear those lyrics and I always relate to them so much, it’s crazy how some lyrics just hit so damn hard😢
I don't disagree but I always loved Nutshell just a bit more.
"And yet I find, and yet I find
Repeating in my head
If I can't be my own
I'd feel better dead"
Agreed, nutshell is the better of the two
have to third that. nutshell has been my all time fave of AiC for almost two decades.
Yeah, it took a few seconds and I pressed that like button
this man’s voice and 6 strings speak for a group that resonate with the lyrics, the same way Layne spoke for us. 10 years from now, this video will remain timeless. thank you for posting this.
This is the best cover of this song on UA-cam everything is perfect
God damn pop getting 200M views when skill like this exists.
This is the best version I’ve ever heard in my time of being an AiC fan and I started when they came out with Facelift. This is beautiful, just beyond beautiful! ❤❤❤❤
Man...Same.
Me too. But I didn’t really like it. I wanted to. They were cool. But then dirt was so real and so many good songs that had to stay aaay from the super death rock ones. They were true death. But I love them. People have says many times … what do you do? Make Alice n chains spiritual songs ?
Impressive beautiful and delicate version...a flourished abyss of emotions. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for this in a sad afternoon.
All the Best!
And thank you for the meaningful comment!
Thank god youtube put this in my feed. One of the best covers of a song ive heard.
Layne would be proud! Greetings from Brazil!
Been a fan of AiC for over 20 years now. That was amazing. Soulful and technical. Good work man!
Thanks, man! I'm happy to hear that :)
@@rivercrombiewhen you start doing live stuff
Come to Knoxville Tennessee I’ll make sure there’s a bunch of people there
Brother, your timing, cadence, and accuracy are just so on point. I love it when anyone covers AIC and respects it for what it was always meant to be. Mad love, my guy.
Can’t get over this cover you NAILED IT BROTHA
Great tribute to Layne and Jerry both. Impressive talent.
That voice...that pitch, that subtle gravel sound...all of it, PERFECT! Very nice work. 🖤❤️🖤
❤layne would be proud...tons of emotion...pure and wonderful❤
Great version! I can't stop myself doing the second voice in the chorus ❤
beautifully done. one of my favorite bands of my youth. hearing this took me back to the simpler days. can smell the smells and hear the sounds of that time
Brother you knocked it out of the park!!! It's definitely a jam with feelings and emotions. Lane would be proud!!
Didn't know Hulk Hogan liked Alice in chains. 😂
@@lupu_lu lmao that's funny I'm from Louisiana down south I call everybody Brother or Son. Everyone gets a kick because I call my Brother Brother like I do everyone else. Thanks for the laugh.
Great work! Nutshell, next?
@@Kingofpugzz He's done it! And it's amazing.
There's this gravely character to your voice that brings authenticity, pain and soul that is haunting to a song that already has a lyrical sadness
This is the best Alice in Chains cover I’ve ever heard.
I can't get enough of this version of this song. The tone in his voice resonates with the low end of his acoustic guitar in a way that shakes me to my core. Literal tears and goosebumps. Love it!
the chorus always gives me chills, your voice is great for this song
Man, I hope Jerry hears this. Amazing!
excellent acoustic interpretation
Absolutely awesome
I've heard a lot of people attempt this song, this is one of those songs that demands for you to bring it or stay home. Good job sir.
I have been a lead vocalist and song writer for some time now. My goal has always been to age right and good like a fine barreled bourbon as far as my health and voice are concerned. I know for a fact that the same goes for this amazing musician. First time ever witnessing this fella perform and I assure you all it won’t be the last. Absolutely Inspiring. AIC has a very special place in my heart. I understand the darkness that feasted and then swallowed Layne alive all too well. I am still lost in that nightmare. I try to keep the hope and faith that I will one day soon stumble back on to that path to true freedom. Songs like this masterpiece remind me that I’ve never been alone in that dark place. Thank you for sharing your talents with us. Godspeed
"I have been a lead vocalist and SONG WRITER for some time now." Are you sure about that, bud? You can't even correctly spell songwriter. Haha. What's the name of your longtime band you've been the "lead vocalist" of? I'm actually a singer/songwriter/producer and have been most of my life, and I can't say I've ever seen a fellow songwriter or musician of any kind that can't correctly spell what they do for a living.
@@closinginonclosure well i can honestly say this, you sir are a dickhead.. was my spelling correct.
@@closinginonclosure Grammer nazi
relax angry little creature@@closinginonclosure
Many creative writers are dyslexic. Go easy hotshot singer songwriter producer spelling bee
Vocals were amazing...The Classical guitar half a step down made it sound just like the unplugged version I heard live many years ago...You have the IT. Keep rocking on.
Jeez man. Your vocal control is phenomenal. This is one of the best covers of any song I’ve seen anyone do on here. I couldn’t be more impressed with this.
Absolutely mesmerizing! Your rendition of this song left me speechless. The way you captured the emotion and essence of the song is simply incredible. Every note, every nuance of your voice, it's all perfect!
I love how you've managed to make this song your own, giving it a unique and personal twist. I can truly feel the passion and love you've poured into every moment. Bravo!
This cover definitely deserves to be listened to over and over again. Thank you for sharing your talent with the world and gifting us with this wonderful rendition.
And I have done just that. Listening to it for the third time as I read your comment
Jesus christ, what a beautiful and special version...
You sound simply amazing!!!
Love from Brazil!!
Absolutely killed it! Great job!
Blew my mind. Amazing!!!!
Sung and played with such respect for the genre. This is done so right imo.
This completely took me by surprise. Just a mesmerizing performance. I couldn't turn away until it was over. You have my admiration.
Same
Outstanding, simply outstanding!
Phenomenal. Simply phenomenal.
Spectacular! The control you have over your voice while being so raspy is incredible.
Extremely haunting. Killin me man. What a great dark delivery. Thank you for the trip you just took me on.
Oh boy the feels. Speechless here.
Absolutely beautiful
Great job with the tones and feel. This gives the song a lot more serenity🕊️
Yeah man, you hitting every note, vocals are top top notch I love how you subtly change things in a good way really awesome bro I'm glad I stumbled apon your skills
absolute best cover atm! awesome!
Stumbled onto this by accident, how fortunate for me!
This is one of the best covers I've heard on UA-cam. Not just AiC - any band.
Thanks for this performance, absolutely brilliant!
BY far THE BEST cover ive listened too
Superb!! Thank you for this 🙏
absolutely amazing dude, loved it!
Excellent version 🎶
So powerfully sung and gracefully played!
WOW. Obsessive AiC fan here and this is as equally haunting to the original, but in a different way. Just beautiful, absolute perfection. You have done beyond justice to the original song. I'm sharing this immediately
Wow! That was really great. Love it!
Absolutely beautiful..
One of my all time favorite songs. I’ve heard many a cover of this, including my own. I really enjoyed this. To me you did enough to make it your own, without compromising the original. Great job!
Amazing voice and I love the classic guitar!
Dude, great friggin job on an awesome song! Killing it!
Absolutely beautiful❤❤
Absolute perfection. I didn’t think i could love as version that wasn’t sang by Layne. Im glad i found yours!! Thank you !!!!
I don't know why YT showed to me, but this is the best gift from YT today. Great. A brilliantly AiC classic 👏🏻
Greetings from 🇵🇱
Just amazing. Bravo sir.
Great cover and voice. Been binging your channel for a few days
Your videos reminded me of a past that will never come back
Absolutnie przepiekne wykonanie tego świetnego utworu.Uwielbiam go jak AIC w ogóle. Masz przyjacielu znakomity glos ,ktory niesie bardzo BARDZO mocny przekaz emocji. .Dziękuję z serca.
Moje skrzydla sa od lat zlamane...
Greetings for YOU for ALL from Poland
Simply Incredible! Nice work man
Brilliant! Well done ❤
Красавчик! Очень проникновенно исполнил
Best cover of this song in my opinion
beautifull
no words!!
Beautiful
PIECE OF ART
That’s fucking awesome! I think some of Layne’s energy found a home in your soul. Great vocals!
Spot on dude, beautifully done.
Thanks for the tuning info. Beautiful
So fucking incredible vocal that looks like he sings layne and cantrell at the same time
Lovin' these covers, my Friend! Also, glad to see your subs going up. I hope more people are finding your original music on Bandcamp as a result. 🙂
Thanks, Kevin! I've been enjoying playing covers lately. But I might sneak some original music in occasionally :)
I hope you do. My favorite video on your channel is the live version of Where To Find You that you uploaded about 4 years ago. @@rivercrombie
That's nice to hear, Kevin! Do you have an original favourite? Maybe I can get around to it sometime! @@KevinQualls
Yeah, too many favorites. But one that I keep coming back to over and over is "The Ending of Our Time" from Only What There Is. I love the guitar work and vocal melody. I bought a physical cd copy and was listening to the album in the car and when it came to that last song. I remember just stopping and listening to it about 3 times in the car after I got home from wherever I was driving. Just one of those songs that hit me just right. It would be great to hear that sometime. Thanks, River!@@rivercrombie
Subscribed as soon as I heard his voice. Awesome!!
Beautiful!!
I never comment on videos, nor am I a huge Alice In Chains fan, but the meticulous and heartfelt cover of this song is undeniable.
Not sure I've ever heard a voice like that and a nylon compliment each so well.
Now that is just fantastic!!!❤
Man, this is great! You have amazing voice!
Holy shit!!!! How do you not have 500K followers!!!!
I don't think the UA-cam algorithm likes me :)
I love this version, like an outlaw country style of vocals. You absolutely killed this one, can't wait to see more. Will you cover Soundgarden/Audioslave at some point?
Thanks! Maybe one day I'll get to a Soundgarden song. Any suggestions?
@@rivercrombie "I am the Highway" would be a great one!
Great idea! Awesome song. I'll try and get to it sometime :)@@tomiyu2297
A stripped down version of Long Gone would be great. I know that song got a lot of hate because of the way it was produced but its a beautiful track at its core and i think your style would really let it shine through.
A stripped down version of Long Gone would be great. I know that song got a lot of hate because of the way it was produced but its a beautiful track at its core and i think your style would really let it shine through.
So beautiful. Thank you Sir
Haunting. Well done.