If Layne was still around today, Alice In Chains would be selling out every arena and headlining every festival. They were incredible but they were destined for even more legendary status. Still one of the best bands ever.
Just imagine if Kurt and layne were still around today, well not even today, let's just say to around the mid 2000's and always touring on top of their game so to speak, nirvana and Alice in chains would be the 2 biggest bands the world by a mile, millions more kids would listen to this kind of music as opposed to the shit on the radio today, I wish I was old enough in the early 90's to experience all this when it happened...
You do realize that AIC barely had success touring when he was alive right? The whole band had substance issues and didn’t tour long before he got super strung out. They were destined for legendary “what if” status
@@Jessica-nw1ng As much as I would love to agree with you, most bands that were legendary tend to fizzle out as they get older. One of the best things about Alice in Chains is how every single one of their songs is amazing. Their discography is absolutely perfect in my opinion. I wish Layne was still alive every day but he made beautiful art while he was here.
That's probably the best way to it up, I've been listening to AIC since 1991 when I was in highschool and still get goosebumps every time I hear them🎸🎸
Just before he starts singing, when he puts his head down, you can literally see him going to that place, gathering all his emotion, and then he unleashes it. Telling his story. He physically feels that shit. That's why we do
Ben what an ignorant and ironically selfish thing to say. Especially about someone like layne who endured chemical dependency and depression for decades... "yeah fuck layne and whatever he was going through, what about me? What about the fans?" Lol that's how you sound.
What a wonderful way to describe their music! It allows you to feel your pain without the despair that often comes with it - because it's pain shared. Wish he could have felt that.
@@Kubojah3D If he didn't care about his fans, then why did it hurt him so much to see how his fans were impacted? He never wanted his fans to follow his steps in the wrong direction. Even then... if that was the case, why does it even matter? Fact is, it's about the music. Not the fans. The fans can assist the musicians financially, sure. But even then, it's about writing great songs.
I'm going to call this. Anyone feel free to raise me. This is the best live grunge/alternative/rock performance ever. Layne Staley was 23 years old. There has been no one ever who matches the intensity of his passion, and the band is equally intense and passionate. There has never been anything like this.
Hey I saw Kyuss at a generator show, in the desert middle of nowhere playing out of generators, so that was pretty rad. But this is, too. Layne is untouchable.
Let’s not put a disclaimer on it. Best live vocal performance ever. I really want to hear other suggestions. In any reasonably related genre. (Not opera etc). I have a few that I’d consider, mostly for personal tastes or preferences. But would love to hear any other favs or contenders.
I just love how sweet, almost shy Layne seemed to be during interviews. And then on stage, he's a pure bad-ass. Back when that word still meant something.
@@rightcoast7049 exactly, nothing else matters in that moment he’s just expressing exactly how he’s feeling through music that’s why music is so powerful
Not one of ,but definite#1spot. Tell me who else can you say was better than LAYNE STALEY, and try for anyone could lay his dying words n thoughts down "LIVE ) there is noone even fuckn close and that means "CHRISS CORENEL" HE'S NOT NOR IS ANY ONE ELSE THAT CAN MAKE YOU FEEL THE WAY LAYNE DID. IM SURE EVERY MFKN TRUE MUSICIANS AND ROCKER CANNOT GET SMOKED IF THEY PRINT OTHERWISE. IM A DRUMMER N I LISTEN TO AIC RELIGOUSLY, DAILD. LATER YOU WEEK FUCKERS
I'm a Maynard fan for vocals .. But Layne is so amazing in this video.. heart wrenching and an amazing live performance. So sad to lose to lose such a talented man.
LOVE, HATE, LOVE... I tried to love you; i thought i could I tried to own you; i thought i would I want to peel the skin from your face Before the real you lays to waste You told me i'm the only one Sweet little angel- you should have run Lying, crying, dying to leave Innocence creates my hell Cheating myself; still you know more It would be so easy with a whore Try to understand me little girl My twisted passion to be your world Lost inside my sick head I live for you but i'm not alive Take my hands before i kill I still love you, i still burn Love, hate, love
God damn that riff is dark as fuck....Love it. Nobody can touch these guys, most underrated band in the history of music. I make it my personal mission to educate anyone I encounter who doesn't know these guys. AIC is life
Reports Virtuoso they're underrated because to this DAY they have not received the proper appreciation and acknowledgement they truly deserve. Kurt "killed himself"(which we all know wasn't the case, but adds to his fame and noteriety) Layne, let his drug addiction slowly take him out. To the point where when mentioned in the media and other important revenues, he easily just got nudged to the side due to his addictions. Not to mention, one of the ONLY books written about him was a total Lie...aka, Rubio's bullshit excuse for a book in order to shine a light on her fucking eating disorder. get real, man. Are u even a real fan?
Reports Virtuoso Every year, for the past decade, I've signed and promoted the petition to get these guys into the rnr hall of fame. And then some uneducated assholes like yourself have the nerve to come around talking like they've been given the true credit they deserve. Give me a fucking break, dude..sorry, but you get no respect from me.
well there's this and then there's that.. i think the person you're responding to (speculation) is stating that possibly because they are hardly an unknown quantity at this point; fm radio near me still plays the hits off aic's first and second like it came out a couple years ago. you want rnr hof to recognize, commendable. we all should. it's just that that entity has its own mongoloid politics and nonsensical order as to who gets in due to rolling stonism and who knows what else. look how long it took a band like rush to get in. criminal. much longer than the still-in-our-recent-consciousness, alice in chains.
This is what layne staley is about. Not drugs, not premature death, not discipline. This is his most unique quality - Fucking mindblowingly powerful vocals.
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&pp=ygUQYmV5b25kIHRoZSB3ZWxsIA%3D%3D 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.
I tried to love you, I thought I could I tried to own you, I thought I would I want to peel the skin from your face Before the real you lays to waste You told me I'm the only one Sweet little angel you should have run Lying, crying, dying to leave Innocence creates my hell Cheating myself, still you know more It would be so easy with a whore Try to understand me, little girl My twisted passion to be your world Lost inside my sick head I live for you but I'm, I'm not alive Take my hands before I kill I still love you but I still burn, burn Yeah, love, hate, love Yeah, love, hate, love Yeah yeah, love, hate, love Love, hate, love Yeah, love, hate, love
Ooh I tried to love you I thought I could I tried to own you I thought I would I want to peel the skin from your face Before the real you lays to waste You told me I'm the only one Sweet little angel You should have run Lying, crying, dying to leave Innocence creates my hell Cheating myself Still, you know more It would be so easy With a whore Try to understand me, little girl My twisted passion to be your world Lost inside my sick head I live for you but I'm not alive Take my hand before I kill I still love you, but, I still burn Yeah Love, hate, love Yeah Love, hate, love Yeah Love, hate, love Oh Love, hate, love Yeah Love, hate, love
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&pp=ygUQYmV5b25kIHRoZSB3ZWxsIA%3D%3D 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.
It was Jerry and Sean. They were living in Layne's place at the time and they were auditioning a bunch of guys who apparently were horrible. Finally Layne said "fuck it, I'll do it". Jerry and Sean said that in a recent interview.
It's pretty weird thinking of them as Alice N' Chains though..a hair/glam metal band. Layne always killed it though. Even when the guys were frustrated and heartbroken over his addiction driven decline, they didn't want anyone else. It's just not AIC without Layne. I love Jerry but...I'm purely a Layne-era only fan
This performance alone should put Alice in Chains in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Layne created the entire genre of copycats. he is flawless. Before this I was totally 80s metal priest Maiden Sabbath the list goes on. Layne Staley should never be forgotten cuz his impact is so evident and so many bands that tried to emulate his sound, but could never even come close!!!
Can never forgive Jerry for that. The AIC name should have been retired at Layne's death. No question. AIC would have been in the R&R hall of fame long before now.
@@nolanola2chi93 It wasn't Layne's band. A band isn't one person. Not only that, but they did stop playing for a long time after him and when they returned they were admant that Layne would be upset if they didn't continue and that it took them so long to do so. On top of that, the rock and roll hall of fame is such a joke now.
It baffles me how Layne could sing like this knowing he was probably sick a lot of the times and they say he always gave 110 percent. As a former H addict this blows my mind. I guess true talent cannot be stopped by anything
Well, this was recorded when he was in the "h really is a great drug" stage. I'm not sure, but I doubt he shot up back then. Even if he did, since you where an addict too, you know what it felt like when the drug still worked for you and you thought everything is under control. It took Layne a few more years to realize he's sick and that's when the live performances either lacked the energy and greatness of this one or where canceled. My point, it does not surprise me he put up that performance although he was probably wasted.
@@ceebee491 not even get hooked. Just realize it’s a problem. That little bit that got you there last year has now tripled. I was very functional for years then it just consumed me later on. When I used to be able to do it like a coffee in the morning and start my day it then turned to i need 2-3 hours until I feel normal then I can start my day if im still feeling it.
@@ceebee491 I could work all day and never touch it until I got home. Eventually I would start to get sick by lunch and need it. If I didn’t have it I would be super uncomfortable until I got home
Been listening to all sorts of music but nobody and I mean NOBODY has this kind of voice, no matter where I go and what I listen I always come back to AIC!!
Well, I think it's stupid to constantly compare the two, they are totally different bands, same ganre but different messages and perspective, only thing they got in common is that they belong to grunge..
@@groovygrovejuiceco1760 That's a lie, today's music is not crap, just the comercial stuff, but there are hidden bands around with genuine good music that aren't getting recognized.
I'm 5 years off of dope Because of this man's words.... I just wish sobriety worked for him, Because I'd love to listen to his art now. A true talent the harmonics that came from inside him will never be matched. R.i.p. Layne
Jerry can lay down the meanest riffs as good or as close to Tony Iommi or play a solo with the most feel like David Gilmour can not to mention he's an incredible songwriter as evidenced in AIC and his solo albums. He has that rare ability of being a good guitarist and composer but he never overdoes the riffs or solos. They're always tasteful - its what the song needs.
Can't put words to how much of a masterpiece you are witnessing with this performance. LS absolutely owns it at 5:20 on. You ain't human if this doesn't give you chills and cut straight through your soul. Amazing isn't even the right word for it.
Few singers can actually make screaming work, musically. Of that few, Layne was the best. He knew what he was doing and it was his art. His sound was glorious.
Great. Call it whatever you like. I would call it singing, of course, but there are various forms of singing. I think you know what I'm referring to. In any case, I did highly compliment Mr. Staley's "screaming."
i love how layne sings with his whole body. His voice was so powerful bc it was full of emotion. He didn't sing for attention and fame; he sang for the pure artistry of it. RIP sweet angel. I hope you and Demri are happy together
Layne Staley had an incredible voice. It pains me to see how many people don't know who this sweet angel was, and still is. A sweet soul, with a gift that helped me from one of the deepest depressions I've ever experienced. I lost my whole family from cancer and this man, Jerry, Sean, and Mike helped me process my pain and loss. I love all you guys. You've saved so many people's lives. I hope you know this. I love AIC forever 🖤💙
I can completly relate to what your saying about this music helping you through difficult times. They are my favourite band for this very reason, music can be powerfull healing stuff!! So sorry for your loss
I wouldn't care to much about rolling stone mag, It's what we say, have a look how many views their video man in a box has, amazing!! Kurt and Layne are both great front men, one punk, one rock, Layne, I think has a great voice, better than that Guns and poses dick
Odd considering he's ranked high in most influential rock voices before and considered to have the best vocals outta the Seattle sound movement and Kurt has the least best vocals his voice is only different Kurt couldn't necessarily sing.
I know...FUCK CORPORATE AND GRAMMYS..ILL FOREVER HATE THEM FOR DELETING LAYNES NAME AND NOT ACKNOWLEDGING HIM FOR THE GREAT OR IF ANYTHING THE GREATEST ARTIST EVER!! WE LOVE U LAYNE AND THE WHOLE WORLD KNOWS HOW AWSOME U WERE/ARE..NO ONE CAN OR WILL EVER DUPLICATE THAT GODLY VOICE...RIP LAYNE..MAY UR SOUL BE AT PEACE IN ALL ETERNITY.
Some of his beats are fairly simple but a lot of times he'll throw out some really tight and technical stuff, I'm a drummer and still mess up the hi-hat/tom combo from "Head Creeps"
He was the real deal, God gave him that great voice. He was a treasure he just didn't see what we seen, it breaks my heart to see and know that his potential died with him, we will never hear this type of unique voice in our lifetime. Love y Layne all my life. Fuck drugs, man.
It comes from the gut..... mixing process just reduces great talent like he had. Jerry Cantrell- "Layne would hit record and nail it in one take". Powerful natural vocal acoustics.
This is truly better than the studio version, an absolutely stunning live performance. Layne's vocals are soul shaking, Jerry's guitar, all the band are on point. A magnificent, lumbering beast of a song. Love, love, love it.
omg what a voice, so deep, pure feeling. Layne was the best grunge singer ever. Awesome song, greatest guitar sound. A máster piece and live sounds still better.
This song is just so complex. It's very minimalistic with the music and the empty space that is filled by the power, range, and melody of Layne's voice. Layne could sing this in a foreign language and you'd still know exactly what this song was about. It's easy to use hyperbole when not appropriate ... but in this case, it's an understatement to say that this song at this concert is just brilliant and beautiful. This is a song that only a handful of singers could actually sing.
Agreed. But the quality that gets me is how explosive his voice is. It's like the gates to another, faster dimension bursts open and a prolonged energy spills out. Not spills, it's like a constant attack of raw energy released at such force that it obliterates everything. I can't explain it properly. It's the sudden-ness of his vocal attack that is amazing to me. And it just doesn't stop until he says it stops.
+helen clarke Whoaaa, you look a lot like my girlfriend like so much that it's a little scary lol but she hates pink so besides the pink hoodie it's pretty spot on.
I feel that Layne is quite overlooked when people talk about "The greatest singers" He should be in at least the top 10 in every one of those lists, top three if you ask me!
Ola Mola Yes of course, I have personally always thought that Alice In Chains is over all a better band than Nirvana, tho Nirvana is an amazing band with increadable musicians, Alice In Chains is just a little bit better. In my opinion at least
We lost the best thing we ever had. Looking back...we lost him. We lost the best. Name any other singer who could yell out like this with that kind of passion and control? Go ahead....ill wait. No one!!!! Their voices would pop and crack. Not a single man I can think of could do this. Staley was better LIVE than he was in studio. We lost the best fucking guy ever. Fuck!
2 months later...and it looks like you're still waiting...because you're right! No one can beat Layne Staley! The most mesmerizing, hypnotizing, passionate, raw vocalist to ever walk the earth.
One of the most powerful set of lungs to ever grace a stage. Damn good control he has over that voice too. If we could all sing just a fraction as well we'd all have it made. Wish he had made it. Love their new stuff but also miss Layne.
I have not heard him sing it live but I have heard other songs live and I agree completely. If I hadn't heard Layne sing it first then I would proably still love it alot, but after hearing how Layne pours out his heart, and then hear Duvall sing, probably because he didn't write it, but it just seems so fake like he doesn't even have a clue what he is singing about. Layne always meant what he sang, Duvall is kinda generic, and fake.
i was a freshman in highschool in Shoreline Wa, about 12 miles north od downtown Seattle and the Moore theatre. It started snowing 2 days prior tothe show and there were literally 2 and a half feet ofsnow on the ground when meand 3 of my best friends started our journey to the show. we left my house at10 in the morning and arrived 9 hours later to a show that changed my life forever!!! miss u everyday Lane
I literally only just gave AIC a chance about an hour ago. I can’t believe I was born in 1990 Have my taste in music & am only just hearing Layne. This dude is insanely good. This band is incredible. As a ridiculous understatement! 😅
Layne was one of the best for sure. And one of my favorites no doubt.. but no way, no how is he the undisputed greatest vocalist in rock history. He's also rivaled by another vocalist from the same era...Chris Cornell. RIP to both of them made such beautiful music.
That's just your opinion, there are so many other good singers, some of them even better than Layne, and but... but.... but.... Nah, i can't win this argument. You are right.
His voice could turn mountains to sand. EDIT: The part that really sends chills down my spine is the moment before the breakdown (05:00), when he lowers his head and takes the mic off the stand. You can SEE him gathering his anguish and power to unleash that howl of thunder at the end of the song.
Thanks for saying that Pld1220! Layne’s life experience and the music and performances he left are changing my point of view in life. He helps me to change my mind and heal my self! I thank you and everyone who’s keeping Layne alive in this world remembering him.
I'm the guy that screamed uphill when he was talking about walking six miles in the snow! I was tripping balls and when he said "good answer" I almost died!
What i love about layne is the amount of passion he put into his songs, regardless if they were Jerry's songs or his, his soul and vocals were so fucking good
This is one of the best AIC songs, in my opinion. It's hauntingly beautiful. Facelift from beginning to end is flawless. Bands don't make music like this anymore. Shame.
Holy Crap.....I kept having to catch my breath when he was singing this...I didn't realize I was holding my breath......One of the most powerful awesome songs I have ever heard.
Layne seemed so healthy here, in his prime. He was such a good looking boy. And voice was so perfectly pure. No drugs yet. It's hard to believe that for this gig Layne was only 5 years younger than at MTV Unplugged... In 1996, only 5 years after that gig, Layne seemed 20 years older, and his voice, even though still beautiful, lost its purity. Layne died 11 years later, but his descent was so long and painful...
@@diamondsareforever7796 Layne started heroin in 1991. So he was still out of it at the time of this gig. Even though his performance at the MTV Unplugged show in 1996 was mindblowing, his voice had lost most of its power. That's why songs like Love Hate Love or Man in The Box were not part of the setlist for MTV Unplugged : he would not have been able to scream as perfectly as he used to do few years before. And you can notice that the tripod album (1995) doesn't contain any song where Layne screams...
Well yeah over time he lost his teeth. But still could belt out some notes that most herion/crack addicts couldn't, still in 1996 etc etc. He injected so his chest was not full of crap, trust me he wouldn't even be able to talk with out struggling to breathe if he were smoking one if not both. Just I do not think anyone has the right to say he was or wasn't on drugs here or there? We really do not know that answer. And you can't believe everything you read. But yes he suffered a long old time. He had money on tap, many others do not. Which in itself is worse or some would say better? He didn't have to wake up go and graft then hunt down a dealer whicb is even more tiring etc etc. Hence why it didn't take to long for his down fall.
Did you know that they once worked together in a studio and recorded a song for Alice In Chains called Right Turn, on that same track Cornell demonstrates his vocal ability and versatility that surpasses Layne's talent (which was no small feat either.) It's as if Layne is like a blacksmith's shop, and Cornell is a Rolls-Royce, both are good, but one really is the best overall.
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&pp=ygUQYmV5b25kIHRoZSB3ZWxsIA%3D%3D 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.
Layney and Chris Cornell were the greatest voices in rock in the 90s and one of the greatest voices in music in general. They are gods of music, talent, mastery, range and vocal techniques of the highest levels.
Estoy de acuerdo contigo Layney and Chris Cornell ,las mejores voces de todos los tiempos ,heran épicos nadie como ellos hasta ahora 2024 . Lo hicieron todo excelente ,descansen en paz 👏👏👏🙏🖤🇩🇪 .
4:42 I am listening to Alice In Chains. I f-ing LOVE THEM MORE TODAY THAN I DID BACK THEN AND I LOVED THEM BACK THEN....ONE IF MY ALL-TIME FAVORITE BANDS...RIP LS&MS
This IS Layne Staley’s best performance!!!!!!You can feel his depression, pain & frustration. Be at Peace now. ❤️❤️ You will NOT be forgotten. 5:20 & 6:44. Wow!!
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Dude when you hear laynes voice, a portal to another dimension opens up. absolutely frickin incredible
Yes, Absolutely! I live for their music, literally.
i swear dude like your comment is 100 % legit !! layne was goated !!
Truer words have never been spoken
@@sakissaitis2950 i just get chills whenever i listen to this song !!! if musically perfect was ranking this song and band already achieved it !!!
It's true!
RIP the master. No one could sing like him.
other then u
Truth
+Eric T you know it..
No one!!!! Laney the best, the master!!!
I can sing like him
If Layne was still around today, Alice In Chains would be selling out every arena and headlining every festival. They were incredible but they were destined for even more legendary status. Still one of the best bands ever.
Just imagine if Kurt and layne were still around today, well not even today, let's just say to around the mid 2000's and always touring on top of their game so to speak, nirvana and Alice in chains would be the 2 biggest bands the world by a mile, millions more kids would listen to this kind of music as opposed to the shit on the radio today, I wish I was old enough in the early 90's to experience all this when it happened...
You do realize that AIC barely had success touring when he was alive right? The whole band had substance issues and didn’t tour long before he got super strung out. They were destined for legendary “what if” status
So agree....
Layne here or over there, the band is kinda doing that still. NO reason to compare the two frontmen , but the band is still active
@@Jessica-nw1ng As much as I would love to agree with you, most bands that were legendary tend to fizzle out as they get older. One of the best things about Alice in Chains is how every single one of their songs is amazing. Their discography is absolutely perfect in my opinion. I wish Layne was still alive every day but he made beautiful art while he was here.
You don’t listen to Alice In Chains , you feel Alice In Chains.🤘
This is going to be a Tshirt...
That's probably the best way to it up, I've been listening to AIC since 1991 when I was in highschool and still get goosebumps every time I hear them🎸🎸
🤘
That is so true.....
Truest. Print the t-shirt and I'll were it all day!
Just before he starts singing, when he puts his head down, you can literally see him going to that place, gathering all his emotion, and then he unleashes it. Telling his story. He physically feels that shit. That's why we do
Kacia Remeto===Layne does not want to be there and you can see it in his eyes. He cannot stand the audience. Good thing for sunglasses.
Layne's a fucking singer, I fell my skin burning literaly when I listen to his amazing voice.
@@davilucassousacandido8939 me too, every damn time I hear him sing
@@kacieromo4831 same 🤘🏻🤘🏻
I would still to this day do every dirty thing he wanted! 😅😅😅
In my opionion, this is possibly the greatest live performance ever, what a voice Layne has and the flawlessness by Jerry is unreal. RIP AIC.
Absolutely
Fuck Yeah!
Yes sir. Phenomenal!
Either this or Mad Season live at the Moore
@@kevintunaley5079 True that. It's a toss up...
The one band that made "pain"... sound so hauntingly, fucking beautiful. Such a wonderful catalog! You're truly missed Layne.
but he didn't miss us and that's the problem, or at least didn't miss the audience/fans much enough to pull his shit together
Ben what an ignorant and ironically selfish thing to say. Especially about someone like layne who endured chemical dependency and depression for decades... "yeah fuck layne and whatever he was going through, what about me? What about the fans?" Lol that's how you sound.
Ben and to assume he didn't love his fans is just plain stupid and stinks of ignorance and lack of empathy.
What a wonderful way to describe their music! It allows you to feel your pain without the despair that often comes with it - because it's pain shared. Wish he could have felt that.
@@Kubojah3D If he didn't care about his fans, then why did it hurt him so much to see how his fans were impacted? He never wanted his fans to follow his steps in the wrong direction.
Even then...
if that was the case, why does it even matter? Fact is, it's about the music. Not the fans. The fans can assist the musicians financially, sure. But even then, it's about writing great songs.
The fact that the guy yelling 'uphill' was picked up on the audio makes this video one of my favorites
same
That's one lucky guy, man. Lol
The random guy in the audience that yells ´UPHILL´ should have an honorable mention in the rock n roll hall of fame.
darkly667 naah
not even layne has one, why should this guy have
Late reply, but I think that person who yelled "uphill" was female.
elninjalaranja r/woooosh
@@TheAndreluizcarneiro you're a sad prick
“This next song is about pain. It’s called ‘any song we’ve ever written’”
You've got alot of nerve being right
*concerned look* wait , are the others happy sing-along songs then?
That's all the songs I write too. Lol
Same here lol
Pain, love and beauty are the only things worth writing in my opinion.
5:20 thats not singing, thats a million of stars combined supernovas blasting into a cosmic explosion of vocals.. holy shit
Most accurate description of his vocals haha.
The perfect explanation...
Love it you described it perfectly in words💯🎶🔥
100% yes!
Fuck yes!
I'm going to call this. Anyone feel free to raise me. This is the best live grunge/alternative/rock performance ever. Layne Staley was 23 years old. There has been no one ever who matches the intensity of his passion, and the band is equally intense and passionate. There has never been anything like this.
Hey I saw Kyuss at a generator show, in the desert middle of nowhere playing out of generators, so that was pretty rad. But this is, too. Layne is untouchable.
Let’s not put a disclaimer on it. Best live vocal performance ever. I really want to hear other suggestions. In any reasonably related genre. (Not opera etc). I have a few that I’d consider, mostly for personal tastes or preferences. But would love to hear any other favs or contenders.
@@keithstyer19 Got my vote
@@cecilyjsmusicvideos7619 Amazing reference. I'd add The Jesus Lizard. Bosses of all bosses. Kyuss, Alice in Chains, The jesus Lizard. Cheers
Yes 23 but my God..nobody else ever at 23 can do anything close to this...an angel
I just love how sweet, almost shy Layne seemed to be during interviews. And then on stage, he's a pure bad-ass. Back when that word still meant something.
Similar to Chuck Schuldiner of DEATH who is a sweetheart during interviews and a beast on stage while singing. Interesting.
I read that he really was shy
This was his way of communicating/expressing himself, instead of just talking...
@@rightcoast7049 exactly, nothing else matters in that moment he’s just expressing exactly how he’s feeling through music that’s why music is so powerful
IKR! And his talking voice is so soft compared to his beast singing voice
Probably one of the greatest vocal performances ever, not just in rock, but of all time.
Soundtallica in Chains agreed.
Hell yes
Not one of ,but definite#1spot. Tell me who else can you say was better than LAYNE STALEY,
and try for anyone could lay his dying words n thoughts down "LIVE ) there is noone even fuckn close and that means "CHRISS CORENEL" HE'S NOT NOR IS ANY ONE ELSE THAT CAN MAKE YOU FEEL THE WAY LAYNE DID. IM SURE EVERY MFKN TRUE MUSICIANS AND ROCKER CANNOT GET SMOKED IF THEY PRINT OTHERWISE. IM A DRUMMER N I LISTEN TO AIC RELIGOUSLY, DAILD. LATER YOU WEEK FUCKERS
I'm a Maynard fan for vocals .. But Layne is so amazing in this video.. heart wrenching and an amazing live performance. So sad to lose to lose such a talented man.
I totally agree
Layne's voice was something out of this world...it just blows my mind
Heroine Laced!
@@TheJackflash85 *heroin. Heroine is a female hero.
Try listening to Dax Riggs from Acid Bath. Deadboy and The Elephantman as well as Agents of Oblivion. Both are great bands he was a part of, cheers
They sound better live than in a recording studio
Lane Staley is the Goat
I only ever listen to this version. I'm sorry but his vocals here are so raw and beautiful, this song makes me feel a lot.
I saw them live, and when he would belt out...it was hearing the sound of five people all at once ,
u god damn right
@Anderson Cooper I respectfully disagree
This has to be 1 of the most epic live performances ever performed. Rest in Power Layne Staley & Mike Star
Thank you 💖 Exactly.
Yes. Just ah mazing vocals here.
Mike Starr wrote his name in my little black book.
He also wrote
Alice in Chains as I met him before he was - famous.
RIP - Layne & Mike
LOVE, HATE, LOVE...
I tried to love you; i thought i could
I tried to own you; i thought i would
I want to peel the skin from your face
Before the real you lays to waste
You told me i'm the only one
Sweet little angel- you should have run
Lying, crying, dying to leave
Innocence creates my hell
Cheating myself; still you know more
It would be so easy with a whore
Try to understand me little girl
My twisted passion to be your world
Lost inside my sick head
I live for you but i'm not alive
Take my hands before i kill
I still love you, i still burn
Love, hate, love
💀💀💀
Simply immortal talent layne
Thanks
The day he sold his soul..
@@danzdog what do you mean
God damn that riff is dark as fuck....Love it. Nobody can touch these guys, most underrated band in the history of music. I make it my personal mission to educate anyone I encounter who doesn't know these guys. AIC is life
Reports Virtuoso they're underrated because to this DAY they have not received the proper appreciation and acknowledgement they truly deserve. Kurt "killed himself"(which we all know wasn't the case, but adds to his fame and noteriety) Layne, let his drug addiction slowly take him out. To the point where when mentioned in the media and other important revenues, he easily just got nudged to the side due to his addictions. Not to mention, one of the ONLY books written about him was a total Lie...aka, Rubio's bullshit excuse for a book in order to shine a light on her fucking eating disorder. get real, man. Are u even a real fan?
Reports Virtuoso Every year, for the past decade, I've signed and promoted the petition to get these guys into the rnr hall of fame. And then some uneducated assholes like yourself have the nerve to come around talking like they've been given the true credit they deserve. Give me a fucking break, dude..sorry, but you get no respect from me.
Reports Virtuoso when did I ever say anything about being a "true" fan? lol..I was talking about them being underrated or not.
Reports Virtuoso maybe I came off a little harsh, and for that I do apologize, but I was commenting on your first statement, nothing more.
well there's this and then there's that.. i think the person you're responding to (speculation) is stating that possibly because they are hardly an unknown quantity at this point; fm radio near me still plays the hits off aic's first and second like it came out a couple years ago. you want rnr hof to recognize, commendable. we all should. it's just that that entity has its own mongoloid politics and nonsensical order as to who gets in due to rolling stonism and who knows what else. look how long it took a band like rush to get in. criminal. much longer than the still-in-our-recent-consciousness, alice in chains.
Layne looks so good here , masterpiece of vocals 1991
When he was on there was no one better.
@Jerrycantrell018_hello Jerry! You guys made some very magical music. Long live Alice in Chains.
1990 I think
This is what layne staley is about. Not drugs, not premature death, not discipline. This is his most unique quality - Fucking mindblowingly powerful vocals.
One of the best live rock vocal performances in history.
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:
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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.
@@vitorkaique5782Layne had better tone to me, just so thick
I just found this... it's beyond words. He is transcendent. I deeply regret that I'll never have the chance to hear him sing live.
I saw AIC twice, first in 91 at a local rock bar and in 93 at Lollapalooza. I'm so lucky to have been able to be a part of rock history \m/
I'm with you. 😭
Take it up with society
@@anemaldemomusic8182 go away, much?
Seventeen years later and it's still one of the best videos on UA-cam
5:25 Layne screaming love hate love while Jerry is thrashing, this is the most Rock thing I've seen in a while
Gonna have to get that tattood on me
It's insanely powerful. Pure magic there.
Fuck yeah man
I tried to love you, I thought I could
I tried to own you, I thought I would
I want to peel the skin from your face
Before the real you lays to waste
You told me I'm the only one
Sweet little angel you should have run
Lying, crying, dying to leave
Innocence creates my hell
Cheating myself, still you know more
It would be so easy with a whore
Try to understand me, little girl
My twisted passion to be your world
Lost inside my sick head
I live for you but I'm, I'm not alive
Take my hands before I kill
I still love you but I still burn, burn
Yeah, love, hate, love
Yeah, love, hate, love
Yeah yeah, love, hate, love
Love, hate, love
Yeah, love, hate, love
Morning coffee sounds like my ex boyfriends!
Damn!
The guy who screams 'Uphill!' and Layne answers back to him- That guy will Never forget that!
Ooh
I tried to love you
I thought I could
I tried to own you
I thought I would
I want to peel the skin from your face
Before the real you lays to waste
You told me I'm the only one
Sweet little angel
You should have run
Lying, crying, dying to leave
Innocence creates my hell
Cheating myself
Still, you know more
It would be so easy
With a whore
Try to understand me, little girl
My twisted passion to be your world
Lost inside my sick head
I live for you but I'm not alive
Take my hand before I kill
I still love you, but, I still burn
Yeah
Love, hate, love
Yeah
Love, hate, love
Yeah
Love, hate, love
Oh
Love, hate, love
Yeah
Love, hate, love
Damn
@@ianwhipple8842 indeed
@@ianwhipple8842 Damn
Layne's voice has to be the most beautiful sound ever.
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&pp=ygUQYmV5b25kIHRoZSB3ZWxsIA%3D%3D
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.
Imagine you are a Seattle band in the late 80's looking for a singer. Let's audition this Layne guy.
CBDM777 If he begins like 5:22, the audition ends in 30s and he's got the job.
IM pretty sure him and Jerry started the band.
It was Jerry and Sean. They were living in Layne's place at the time and they were auditioning a bunch of guys who apparently were horrible. Finally Layne said "fuck it, I'll do it". Jerry and Sean said that in a recent interview.
CBDM777 it’s insane to think of what came out of Seattle in the early 90’s
It's pretty weird thinking of them as Alice N' Chains though..a hair/glam metal band. Layne always killed it though. Even when the guys were frustrated and heartbroken over his addiction driven decline, they didn't want anyone else. It's just not AIC without Layne. I love Jerry but...I'm purely a Layne-era only fan
This performance alone should put Alice in Chains in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Layne created the entire genre of copycats. he is flawless. Before this I was totally 80s metal priest Maiden Sabbath the list goes on. Layne Staley should never be forgotten cuz his impact is so evident and so many bands that tried to emulate his sound, but could never even come close!!!
Can never forgive Jerry for that. The AIC name should have been retired at Layne's death. No question. AIC would have been in the R&R hall of fame long before now.
They won't ever hit the HOF because of Layne's OD. Shitty move but that's the sad reality of it, and YES, AIC does belong in the HOF.
@@nolanola2chi93 Jerry kept AIC going to honor Layne's memory, u can't blame him for that.
Exactly
@@nolanola2chi93 It wasn't Layne's band. A band isn't one person. Not only that, but they did stop playing for a long time after him and when they returned they were admant that Layne would be upset if they didn't continue and that it took them so long to do so. On top of that, the rock and roll hall of fame is such a joke now.
It baffles me how Layne could sing like this knowing he was probably sick a lot of the times and they say he always gave 110 percent. As a former H addict this blows my mind. I guess true talent cannot be stopped by anything
Ditto on the former H thing....playing is the last thing I could do when sick, and I had a guitar to hide behind. This dude is up there naked
Well, this was recorded when he was in the "h really is a great drug" stage. I'm not sure, but I doubt he shot up back then. Even if he did, since you where an addict too, you know what it felt like when the drug still worked for you and you thought everything is under control. It took Layne a few more years to realize he's sick and that's when the live performances either lacked the energy and greatness of this one or where canceled. My point, it does not surprise me he put up that performance although he was probably wasted.
@@jacencib that's a good point.
It can take a while to get hooked, depending on how often you'll use
@@ceebee491 not even get hooked. Just realize it’s a problem. That little bit that got you there last year has now tripled. I was very functional for years then it just consumed me later on. When I used to be able to do it like a coffee in the morning and start my day it then turned to i need 2-3 hours until I feel normal then I can start my day if im still feeling it.
@@ceebee491 I could work all day and never touch it until I got home. Eventually I would start to get sick by lunch and need it. If I didn’t have it I would be super uncomfortable until I got home
Been listening to all sorts of music but nobody and I mean NOBODY has this kind of voice, no matter where I go and what I listen I always come back to AIC!!
Love Nirvana but they got nothing on AIC
completely agree!!
Well, I think it's stupid to constantly compare the two, they are totally different bands, same ganre but different messages and perspective, only thing they got in common is that they belong to grunge..
Run along likkle one I got better things to do than to argue over dumb shit.
\m/
Watching this really makes me realize how good musically talented bands were im the 90s and how horrible music is today. Long live layne
Today’s music is mass produced crap.
@@groovygrovejuiceco1760 That's a lie, today's music is not crap, just the comercial stuff, but there are hidden bands around with genuine good music that aren't getting recognized.
@@miguelangelquicenohincapie2768 Very FEW bands can be considered "good" nowadays.
there's good music being produced today. you just haven't dug right :)
So fucking true
I'm 5 years off of dope Because of this man's words.... I just wish sobriety worked for him, Because I'd love to listen to his art now. A true talent the harmonics that came from inside him will never be matched. R.i.p. Layne
Doug Hankey almost 2 years myself! Good to feel life again!
Doug Hankey I’m 248 days clean off Carfentanil today (Aug 22/19) I overdosed on December 16/18.
congrats Doug, hope its still workin brother. I'm cryin
I hope you guys are still going strong
15 years sober, would loved to see him recover and hear that angelic burning genius
How can you miss someone so much who you never even met? Rest easy Layne, Rest easy Mike
I completely agree makes my heart hurt
What Alice song isn't about pain?
hisvorpalsword Rooster, No Excuses, Bleed The Freak, Grind, Heaven Beside You, Junkhead, Would?, Sunshine, We Die Young, I Stay Away, ect.
Fuckin right brother. But pure 100% GENIUS, every last song!
EJ Nagel Rooster is about his father's time in Vietnam and how he lost a lot of his close friends in the war. I'd say that's is about pain..
Okay yeah you got me there
Its cool man, didn't mean to come across as a smart elic or anything. I only know its about Stanley's father because I watched a documentary about it.
Can't believe Layne has been gone almost 15 years. His voice was so original, hauntingly beautiful.
Opiate Opera!
God Jerry makes the meanest fucking solos.not over done or complicated just right for total tonal xtacy
Josh Hernandez Him and Tony Iommi are gods to me. They both heavily influence my playing style.
Israel rodrigue,,, ,, love , hate , love live,, has to be one of the best rock shows i ever lived,,
Jerry can lay down the meanest riffs as good or as close to Tony Iommi or play a solo with the most feel like David Gilmour can not to mention he's an incredible songwriter as evidenced in AIC and his solo albums. He has that rare ability of being a good guitarist and composer but he never overdoes the riffs or solos. They're always tasteful - its what the song needs.
Can't put words to how much of a masterpiece you are witnessing with this performance. LS absolutely owns it at 5:20 on. You ain't human if this doesn't give you chills and cut straight through your soul. Amazing isn't even the right word for it.
Damn right! Every time!!!!!❤
Chills everytime!
It's up there in the top 10 of all time. Imo.... thank you fellas, sincerely...
Comes straight from the depths of his beautiful soul
Hell yes!
The ALL TIME Best Layne Vocal Performance ever!!!
hands down
Damn Straight
Mista Lanham best love song ever done by layne I know so many women would have loved for Layne to "peel there skin "
Mista Lanham in in in in
Josh Hernandez I would have been one of them...lol
Cantrell playing his ass off looked on in awe at layne .
Amanda Perschau they always complemented each other's performance. I listen every day to these guys. music lost forevrr
Layne is PERFECTION.. He's the only vocalist who could make my bones cry...
Few singers can actually make screaming work, musically. Of that few, Layne was the best. He knew what he was doing and it was his art. His sound was glorious.
Anotheryou21 true that weird.. Layne is one of the best of all time for sure
Check out Snot - The Box, one of the most impressive screams of all time.
Anotheryou21 I don't call putting power into your vocals "screaming" it's called singing.
Great. Call it whatever you like. I would call it singing, of course, but there are various forms of singing. I think you know what I'm referring to. In any case, I did highly compliment Mr. Staley's "screaming."
Anotheryou21 Chris Cornell s vocals are amaze balls too! But I love Layne!
he sings like an angry angel ┼
Angel of Heroine ~
Kinda a dick comment.. But did you mean 'heroin' or heroine? Cause ones a death sentence. The other a hero type..
@@Blaine187able "
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Thats what Tom Morello said about him.
He IS an Angry 😇
i love how layne sings with his whole body. His voice was so powerful bc it was full of emotion. He didn't sing for attention and fame; he sang for the pure artistry of it. RIP sweet angel. I hope you and Demri are happy together
Layne Staley had an incredible voice. It pains me to see how many people don't know who this sweet angel was, and still is. A sweet soul, with a gift that helped me from one of the deepest depressions I've ever experienced. I lost my whole family from cancer and this man, Jerry, Sean, and Mike helped me process my pain and loss. I love all you guys. You've saved so many people's lives. I hope you know this. I love AIC forever 🖤💙
I agree With you 💯
I can completly relate to what your saying about this music helping you through difficult times. They are my favourite band for this very reason, music can be powerfull healing stuff!! So sorry for your loss
💞🌸🤍💞🤍🌸💞
and yet layne doesnt have a place in top 100 lead singers in the rolling stones mag, while kurt cobain does, im so pissed
Pfft who gives a fuck man... Rolling stone magazine are beyond a joke
I wouldn't care to much about rolling stone mag, It's what we say, have a look how many views their video man in a box has, amazing!! Kurt and Layne are both great front men, one punk, one rock, Layne, I think has a great voice, better than that Guns and poses dick
Odd considering he's ranked high in most influential rock voices before and considered to have the best vocals outta the Seattle sound movement and Kurt has the least best vocals his voice is only different Kurt couldn't necessarily sing.
I know...FUCK CORPORATE AND GRAMMYS..ILL FOREVER HATE THEM FOR DELETING LAYNES NAME AND NOT ACKNOWLEDGING HIM FOR THE GREAT OR IF ANYTHING THE GREATEST ARTIST EVER!! WE LOVE U LAYNE AND THE WHOLE WORLD KNOWS HOW AWSOME U WERE/ARE..NO ONE CAN OR WILL EVER DUPLICATE THAT GODLY VOICE...RIP LAYNE..MAY UR SOUL BE AT PEACE IN ALL ETERNITY.
your so right
Sean is such an underrated drummer....
Joe Taylor Unplugged album really displays his talent too.
Joe Taylor Agreed!
Best rock drummer ever for my money. I listened to a clip of Jerry playing with another drummer...sounded like a lounge act by comparison.
Some of his beats are fairly simple but a lot of times he'll throw out some really tight and technical stuff, I'm a drummer and still mess up the hi-hat/tom combo from "Head Creeps"
He’s fucking awesome....🤘
Can anyone tell me how Layne sings better live compared to studio???
Ryan practice homie, practice!
He was the real deal, God gave him that great voice. He was a treasure he just didn't see what we seen, it breaks my heart to see and know that his potential died with him, we will never hear this type of unique voice in our lifetime. Love y Layne all my life. Fuck drugs, man.
Because he’s Layne.
He is making love to that audience and not the sound engineer 😆
It comes from the gut..... mixing process just reduces great talent like he had. Jerry Cantrell- "Layne would hit record and nail it in one take". Powerful natural vocal acoustics.
This is truly better than the studio version, an absolutely stunning live performance. Layne's vocals are soul shaking, Jerry's guitar, all the band are on point. A magnificent, lumbering beast of a song. Love, love, love it.
omg what a voice, so deep, pure feeling. Layne was the best grunge singer ever. Awesome song, greatest guitar sound. A máster piece and live sounds still better.
Dosed Drama!
Metalero William id say Chris Cornell was a better singer
Well said
I think most people prefer Layne over the other grunge singers. I know I do.
for me it's a toss up between him and Chris Cornell
Mayor of Seattle declared August 22nd Layne Staley Day, talk about being immortalized! 🍺🤘💙
This song is just so complex. It's very minimalistic with the music and the empty space that is filled by the power, range, and melody of Layne's voice. Layne could sing this in a foreign language and you'd still know exactly what this song was about. It's easy to use hyperbole when not appropriate ... but in this case, it's an understatement to say that this song at this concert is just brilliant and beautiful. This is a song that only a handful of singers could actually sing.
Jerry looks to his right behind Layne to Mike in a kind of "fuck me are you hearing this dude 😲" kind of look
It's been 18 years but we're still here where you left us Layne,I wish you were here man such an amazing voice still shivering.
Miss you layne
I think this is his best vocal performance captured live
Along with Bleed the freak and Junkhead. Amazing vocalist
Goosebumps every single time.
Every. Single. Time.
As AMAZING as this is, I think it's better suited for vol.2 of my introduction for my daughter Weiland Layne to her namesakes.
this live version is so damn clean. layne's vocals were so powerful
never a voice like his before or since. one of kind.
What makes Layne so exceptional as a vocalist is his holding the note out on key with control
Agreed. But the quality that gets me is how explosive his voice is. It's like the gates to another, faster dimension bursts open and a prolonged energy spills out. Not spills, it's like a constant attack of raw energy released at such force that it obliterates everything. I can't explain it properly. It's the sudden-ness of his vocal attack that is amazing to me. And it just doesn't stop until he says it stops.
I'm a proud 14 year old girl listening to this. Thank you dad. Rip Layne
Coolest dad ever!
@@vshagoyanyup😂
Top 5 live performances of all time. Hands down, and I don't care what anyone says. This is gold.
Layne is a beautiful girl's name. I named my daughter after this man. Rock on.
My 3 month-old granddaughter has Layne as her second name.
Layne is a beautiful name.. Period.
@slimcharles07
I totally agree! I want to name my child after him no matter the gender but even more for a girl.
Eric Bam youre on it
I wish my parents had named me Layne instead of Lane. Haha
Layne at his peak!!!! This is epic!!! The entire live at the moore performance is pure perfection!! 💙💙
...whoever made this cut it off early, though
right!
Amy yesss ! phenomenal
helen clarke
+helen clarke Whoaaa, you look a lot like my girlfriend like so much that it's a little scary lol but she hates pink so besides the pink hoodie it's pretty spot on.
I feel that Layne is quite overlooked when people talk about "The greatest singers" He should be in at least the top 10 in every one of those lists, top three if you ask me!
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A recent list had him at 3 - keep his memory alive by talking and posting about him and playing the music. He will then not die.
Well said!
+BeardedButtCrack i personally always thought he was better singer than kurt cobain
Ola Mola Yes of course, I have personally always thought that Alice In Chains is over all a better band than Nirvana, tho Nirvana is an amazing band with increadable musicians, Alice In Chains is just a little bit better. In my opinion at least
7 minutes and 16 seconds of chills up your spine right here.
We lost the best thing we ever had. Looking back...we lost him. We lost the best. Name any other singer who could yell out like this with that kind of passion and control? Go ahead....ill wait. No one!!!! Their voices would pop and crack. Not a single man I can think of could do this. Staley was better LIVE than he was in studio. We lost the best fucking guy ever. Fuck!
2 months later...and it looks like you're still waiting...because you're right! No one can beat Layne Staley! The most mesmerizing, hypnotizing, passionate, raw vocalist to ever walk the earth.
Chris Cornell
+Aaron Bergeron His voice is high and clean it isn't rough and edgy
Even Eddie said he was the best
Jeff Gutt from Rival City Heights (formerly Dry Cell)
my god his voice was perfection!
One of the most powerful set of lungs to ever grace a stage. Damn good control he has over that voice too. If we could all sing just a fraction as well we'd all have it made. Wish he had made it. Love their new stuff but also miss Layne.
Nato Genocide true
+Jamie Pinson Yeah since Layne died Alice in Chains still sounds good but sounds kinda generic, the spark is gone.
I have not heard him sing it live but I have heard other songs live and I agree completely. If I hadn't heard Layne sing it first then I would proably still love it alot, but after hearing how Layne pours out his heart, and then hear Duvall sing, probably because he didn't write it, but it just seems so fake like he doesn't even have a clue what he is singing about. Layne always meant what he sang, Duvall is kinda generic, and fake.
Exactly
+thousand eyes a fly Oh you are right and it is crazy how Layne sang Would? That is a hard one to sing.
i was a freshman in highschool in Shoreline Wa, about 12 miles north od downtown Seattle and the Moore theatre. It started snowing 2 days prior tothe show and there were literally 2 and a half feet ofsnow on the ground when meand 3 of my best friends started our journey to the show. we left my house at10 in the morning and arrived 9 hours later to a show that changed my life forever!!! miss u everyday Lane
Epic Layne Staley right here
you got that right
He really was in top form here he looks happy and healthy. So sad. Love him. Miss him. My favorite of all time!
He’s in his Home town too.
How did all that range, emotion, and noise come out of such a little man? Damn!
Layne was 6 feets tall. He wasn't a little man!
Leo Fh pretty sure she meant his weight. He was a long boi
Keandrea Anderson yeah Layne was a tall dude. I’m only taller than my fridge, that dude is probably taller than my door.
Weight of my Heart, not my Size
@@leofh1917 Weight NOT height.
I literally only just gave AIC a chance about an hour ago. I can’t believe I was born in 1990 Have my taste in music & am only just hearing Layne. This dude is insanely good. This band is incredible. As a ridiculous understatement! 😅
Better late than never.
You’ve definitely heard them if you’ve listened to any rock radio station
Never has a human made the word YEAH!!! sound more fucking awesome and EPIC!!!
Derrick Bowdoin you said it really beautiful, its so right!
Lil John 😉😉😉
Lanyne’s intense guts into his out-of-this-universe voice plus Cantrell’s guitar artistry..... to die from.
Greatest vocalist in rock history. Period. End of Story.
J Wil who is ?
Art Vandelay8771 agree 100%
Layne was one of the best for sure. And one of my favorites no doubt.. but no way, no how is he the undisputed greatest vocalist in rock history. He's also rivaled by another vocalist from the same era...Chris Cornell. RIP to both of them made such beautiful music.
James Romano I love Chris but I have to agree that Layne was better
That's just your opinion, there are so many other good singers, some of them even better than Layne, and but... but.... but....
Nah, i can't win this argument. You are right.
His voice could turn mountains to sand.
EDIT: The part that really sends chills down my spine is the moment before the breakdown (05:00), when he lowers his head and takes the mic off the stand. You can SEE him gathering his anguish and power to unleash that howl of thunder at the end of the song.
"Sing from your fucking heart..." Bill Hicks - Who, in their right mind, can argue that Layne didn't?!
MY GOD....MY GOD! Listening to this man sing is a spiritual experience. What a gift! RIP Layne..❤️
Thanks for saying that Pld1220!
Layne’s life experience and the music and performances he left are changing my point of view in life.
He helps me to change my mind and heal my self!
I thank you and everyone who’s keeping Layne alive in this world remembering him.
I'm the guy that screamed uphill when he was talking about walking six miles in the snow! I was tripping balls and when he said "good answer" I almost died!
Wow
What were you on?
Wow man🎉
U are so lucky to have been at this show let alone have him respond back to u. Is this the only show by AIC that u ever saw?
Sure you were I was there too.sounded like a girl who said it.i still got the ticket wheres yours
What i love about layne is the amount of passion he put into his songs, regardless if they were Jerry's songs or his, his soul and vocals were so fucking good
This is one of the best AIC songs, in my opinion. It's hauntingly beautiful. Facelift from beginning to end is flawless. Bands don't make music like this anymore. Shame.
THE best!
Every person I recommend this song to said they didn't liked it. It is my favourite AiC song, so I was sad hearing that.
I think dirt and self titled and jar of flies are better
Prolly sap too
With that voice, Layne could've just come out on stage and read the phone book and it would have been amazing.
Holy Crap.....I kept having to catch my breath when he was singing this...I didn't realize I was holding my breath......One of the most powerful awesome songs I have ever heard.
Layne seemed so healthy here, in his prime. He was such a good looking boy. And voice was so perfectly pure. No drugs yet.
It's hard to believe that for this gig Layne was only 5 years younger than at MTV Unplugged...
In 1996, only 5 years after that gig, Layne seemed 20 years older, and his voice, even though still beautiful, lost its purity.
Layne died 11 years later, but his descent was so long and painful...
This god of mine relaxes.
He seems so full of life here for a change
Layne in 1996 is a ghost.
@@diamondsareforever7796 Layne started heroin in 1991. So he was still out of it at the time of this gig.
Even though his performance at the MTV Unplugged show in 1996 was mindblowing, his voice had lost most of its power.
That's why songs like Love Hate Love or Man in The Box were not part of the setlist for MTV Unplugged : he would not have been able to scream as perfectly as he used to do few years before.
And you can notice that the tripod album (1995) doesn't contain any song where Layne screams...
Well yeah over time he lost his teeth. But still could belt out some notes that most herion/crack addicts couldn't, still in 1996 etc etc. He injected so his chest was not full of crap, trust me he wouldn't even be able to talk with out struggling to breathe if he were smoking one if not both. Just I do not think anyone has the right to say he was or wasn't on drugs here or there? We really do not know that answer. And you can't believe everything you read. But yes he suffered a long old time. He had money on tap, many others do not. Which in itself is worse or some would say better? He didn't have to wake up go and graft then hunt down a dealer whicb is even more tiring etc etc. Hence why it didn't take to long for his down fall.
The pain. The angst. The loathing. With a touch of the blues. I love this song. Twisted and dark. My darling Layne. Rest Easy Beloved 💜
The most incredible voice I've ever heard! I still religiously listen to AIC to this day.
O Layne cantava com a alma, o coração, ele colocava todo o sentimento dele na música um excelente cantor compositor te amo eternamente.
Essa música é sensacional, lembro que ouvi com 11 anos e me apaixonei… na época eu não fazia ideia do que se tratava hahaha hoje, me vejo nela
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Amo tb.
Layne is one of the greatest vocalist to walk the face of the earth period. Jerry Cantrell is also one of the most important people in music today!
Did you know that they once worked together in a studio and recorded a song for Alice In Chains called Right Turn, on that same track Cornell demonstrates his vocal ability and versatility that surpasses Layne's talent (which was no small feat either.) It's as if Layne is like a blacksmith's shop, and Cornell is a Rolls-Royce, both are good, but one really is the best overall.
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:
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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.
its probably one of the best live performance 'ever', not only among live rock performances..
No shit man, killer live performance, best in the business since Skynard. Rip LS and RVZ.
I saw them do this song live in '91 when they opened for Van Halen. They blew me away! Layne's voice was from the spirit world.
No better vocalist exists. Damn wish he was still around. I didn't even get to see him live. :-(
Same here!!!
and it REALLY does SUCK!!!😢😢😢
He always be in my heart, :,( my favourite singer of all time
This never gets old...but it's so awesome to see Layne in his prime then...that will last forever in our hearts...rest in peace rock n Roll soldier...
@Jerrycantrell018_ I'm fine...I've talked to you several times through here and it always appears this isn't really you...
The raw power in Layne's voice in this song, just wow.
Rest easy Layne. You've touched countless lives. You'll forever have a special place in my heart. June 13th, I'll have 14 years clean off H.
I hope you’re still doing well!
Layney and Chris Cornell were the greatest voices in rock in the 90s and one of the greatest voices in music in general.
They are gods of music, talent, mastery, range and vocal techniques of the highest levels.
Nah, not the only two. Phil Anselmo, Layne and Chris are the top 3!!!!
Estoy de acuerdo contigo Layney and Chris Cornell ,las mejores voces de todos los tiempos ,heran épicos nadie como ellos hasta ahora 2024 . Lo hicieron todo excelente ,descansen en paz 👏👏👏🙏🖤🇩🇪 .
4:42 I am listening to Alice In Chains. I f-ing LOVE THEM MORE TODAY THAN I DID BACK THEN AND I LOVED THEM BACK THEN....ONE IF MY ALL-TIME FAVORITE BANDS...RIP LS&MS
This IS Layne Staley’s best performance!!!!!!You can feel his depression, pain & frustration. Be at Peace now. ❤️❤️ You will NOT be forgotten. 5:20 & 6:44. Wow!!