Layne across any genre is the best vocalist ever. Anytime someone disagrees, they can never prove their point with an example. His range and effortless power was otherworldly. The amount of hours he put in to perfect his voice often goes unnoticed. He’s a once in a century talent. That said, the new AIC is still elite because Jerry was the creative force behind AIC. He wrote a majority of the songs and was the engineer behind the signature atmosphere. He’s also a master networker and got AIC the exposure they needed to even be heard. Without his business IQ, they would have been another “My Sisters Machine” or “Tad”.
What you hear-is not just Layne performing a song….it is the energy of his soul being so powerfully expelled for the sole purpose to touch yours so you feel what he feels as he weaves through a story. Not very many singers that are considered ‘talented’ have this ability. It’s a rather small club.
Layne, Staley, Kurt, Cobain, and Eddie Vedder are by far the best singers the world has ever had. It is such a shame that two of them are in a grave right now.
Layne Staley, Chris Cornell, Scott Weiland, M Shadows, Phil Anselmo (pre-vocal chord destruction) are the best and it’s not even close. Eddie Vedder and his throat singing isn’t in the conversation. Kurt Cobain while a brilliant songwriter would even admit he wasn’t as polished vocally as the others mentioned.
Appropriately enough, this is a girlfriend-song. Layne was such a phenom, I've read and heard conflicting information whether or not he had any vocal training. According to Layne, no, in an interview I saw I think he said the only musical training he had was playing Trumpet in middle school. But I've heard that the producer who worked with the original Alice'n'Chains, sans Jerry, Sean, and Mike, gave Layne pointers and exercises to maximize his efficiency and control. Others have said he worked with various vocal trainers in the Seattle area but I've not found the sources. It's plain to see and hear he was a natural, and his tone and timbre are definitely his and his alone, but you also can observe good vocal techniques. His ability to project his voice is unreal, especially for a skinny guy. Getting to see other people see this for the first time is always entertaining, because you don't really have anything to compare it to in recent decades. Everything is so processed, sterile, and artifically perfect these days it robs the emotion and soul from both recorded and live performances. It's what it is, things change, but something has been lost in translation: the humanity in the music. The rawness and vulnerability of Grunge is what I miss most. For a generation labeled as jaded, we were more than expressive just in our own way. It took me awhile to come around to the reformation of Alice in Chains, but I'm glad I did and I regret my prejudice. Alice in Chains is Jerry Cantrell imo. His songwriting, his tone, and his lead is why that band was the odd sheep out. They were the metal-Beatles. I'm glad he's still going, it's a different sound but the strength of the songwriting is still there because Jerry is still there. Your Decision is an amazing song from Black Gives Way to Blue. Stone is awesome from The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here. I really like Rainer Fog's title track as well. To me, they don't have a bad album or even a mediocre one in their catalog. Sap and Jar of Flies are two of the best EPs of the last 30+ years. Cool reaction, a band really demonstrates their chops when they song even better live, and for Layne to be able to sing like that live.. there will never be another. And that's okay. It keeps his memory alive and well. ✌️🤘
Jerry's solo career is under looked. I have My Song saved as one of my favorite songs - that being said, the magic was Jerry + Layne. Wish they had been able to collaborate together far longer than they got.
Layne Staley, played with FIRE! MISS HIM!!! I know the HELL & BEAUTY of the addiction, I was born 6mo apart from him. I have beeen dealing with this addiction for over 20 years, right when im 3 to 6 days of not using she seems to come by like the most beautiful women and i give in. Its like a marriage now. A DEADLY ONE. LOVE YOU BROTHER LANE
Because the Rock HOF is a joke!!! Do you see the Groups they are putting in these last few years?? And it took them 30+ years to put RUSH in, my Favorite group!!
I appreciate what William brings and yeah he does sound a small bit like Layne. He doesn't have the extent of power, but he has incredible shoes to fill and I give him props. Been and AIC enthusiast since Facelift. Appreciate the reaction.
No one has the power Layne did, but I don’t think you’ve listened to Williams solo work, the live performances, or his band Comes With The Fall. He absolutely has extraordinary power and is held back from showcasing that in AIC due to the harmonizing aspect with Jerry Cantrell. Willy is a monster.
I would argue that Dirt and after dipped their toes into the alternative music world. No Excuses might be the furthest thing from metal that exists... in comparison to the rest of their catalog.
This and "Slaves & Bulldozers," right? What a performance here. Being from Seattle it was totally unfair of us to have Cornell and Staley at the same time. I wouldn;t go as far as hair metal on AIC. Even early. That reminds me of Poison and Warrant ("Cherry Pie," ew.) I'm thinking AIC is the closest to the mercurial "grunge" label.
Layne across any genre is the best vocalist ever. Anytime someone disagrees, they can never prove their point with an example. His range and effortless power was otherworldly.
The amount of hours he put in to perfect his voice often goes unnoticed. He’s a once in a century talent.
That said, the new AIC is still elite because Jerry was the creative force behind AIC. He wrote a majority of the songs and was the engineer behind the signature atmosphere. He’s also a master networker and got AIC the exposure they needed to even be heard. Without his business IQ, they would have been another “My Sisters Machine” or “Tad”.
Agree
I get chills every time I hear this.
What you hear-is not just Layne performing a song….it is the energy of his soul being so powerfully expelled for the sole purpose to touch yours so you feel what he feels as he weaves through a story. Not very many singers that are considered ‘talented’ have this ability. It’s a rather small club.
Bleed the Freak from that night is EPIC. Layne and the guys at the BEST.
Bleed the Freak is incredible, and I think this is still somehow even better than that song.
AIC with Duval album “Black Gives Way To Blue” has some great songs…”it’s Your Decision” is incredible
Yes those 2 albums they drop were freakin great but obviously the Layne era was better
You mean, Sammy Davis Jr.?
Layne, Staley, Kurt, Cobain, and Eddie Vedder are by far the best singers the world has ever had. It is such a shame that two of them are in a grave right now.
totally. adding Chris Cornell because there was an overabundance of riches at the time.
No way you included Cobain but not Cornell, absolutely disgraceful
@@cjcrawford11. LOL, gonna have to agree with you, Scott Weiland as well.
Vocally KC not in same stratosphere!
Layne Staley, Chris Cornell, Scott Weiland, M Shadows, Phil Anselmo (pre-vocal chord destruction) are the best and it’s not even close.
Eddie Vedder and his throat singing isn’t in the conversation. Kurt Cobain while a brilliant songwriter would even admit he wasn’t as polished vocally as the others mentioned.
You should check out Junkhead Live next. Such a heavy song.
Certainly the best rock performance ever
Appropriately enough, this is a girlfriend-song. Layne was such a phenom, I've read and heard conflicting information whether or not he had any vocal training. According to Layne, no, in an interview I saw I think he said the only musical training he had was playing Trumpet in middle school. But I've heard that the producer who worked with the original Alice'n'Chains, sans Jerry, Sean, and Mike, gave Layne pointers and exercises to maximize his efficiency and control. Others have said he worked with various vocal trainers in the Seattle area but I've not found the sources. It's plain to see and hear he was a natural, and his tone and timbre are definitely his and his alone, but you also can observe good vocal techniques. His ability to project his voice is unreal, especially for a skinny guy. Getting to see other people see this for the first time is always entertaining, because you don't really have anything to compare it to in recent decades. Everything is so processed, sterile, and artifically perfect these days it robs the emotion and soul from both recorded and live performances. It's what it is, things change, but something has been lost in translation: the humanity in the music. The rawness and vulnerability of Grunge is what I miss most. For a generation labeled as jaded, we were more than expressive just in our own way. It took me awhile to come around to the reformation of Alice in Chains, but I'm glad I did and I regret my prejudice. Alice in Chains is Jerry Cantrell imo. His songwriting, his tone, and his lead is why that band was the odd sheep out. They were the metal-Beatles. I'm glad he's still going, it's a different sound but the strength of the songwriting is still there because Jerry is still there. Your Decision is an amazing song from Black Gives Way to Blue. Stone is awesome from The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here. I really like Rainer Fog's title track as well. To me, they don't have a bad album or even a mediocre one in their catalog. Sap and Jar of Flies are two of the best EPs of the last 30+ years. Cool reaction, a band really demonstrates their chops when they song even better live, and for Layne to be able to sing like that live.. there will never be another. And that's okay. It keeps his memory alive and well. ✌️🤘
Amen brother ❤
Jerry's solo career is under looked. I have My Song saved as one of my favorite songs - that being said, the magic was Jerry + Layne. Wish they had been able to collaborate together far longer than they got.
Layne had classical training in singing, but not for playing instruments.
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Layne Staley, played with FIRE! MISS HIM!!! I know the HELL & BEAUTY of the addiction, I was born 6mo apart from him. I have beeen dealing with this addiction for over 20 years, right when im 3 to 6 days of not using she seems to come by like the most beautiful women and i give in. Its like a marriage now. A DEADLY ONE. LOVE YOU BROTHER LANE
Why are they not in the Hall of Fame
Because the Rock HOF is a joke!!! Do you see the Groups they are putting in these last few years?? And it took them 30+ years to put RUSH in, my Favorite group!!
RIP Layne and Mike. You guys are missed. Check out AnC live at 1313 club. l was there. Beast show l wsaw the guys play. ( Of many many)
I appreciate what William brings and yeah he does sound a small bit like Layne. He doesn't have the extent of power, but he has incredible shoes to fill and I give him props. Been and AIC enthusiast since Facelift. Appreciate the reaction.
No one has the power Layne did, but I don’t think you’ve listened to Williams solo work, the live performances, or his band Comes With The Fall. He absolutely has extraordinary power and is held back from showcasing that in AIC due to the harmonizing aspect with Jerry Cantrell. Willy is a monster.
Phantom Limb is one of my favorites from the Duvall era.
You definitely just dont hear Layne when he sang or really any of Alice in Chains. You feel it.
AIC was grunge
They were metal. They bear 0 resemblance sonically to Silverchair, Pearl Jam, Temple of the Dog, or Nirvana.
I would argue that Dirt and after dipped their toes into the alternative music world. No Excuses might be the furthest thing from metal that exists... in comparison to the rest of their catalog.
@@HouseFromSmartCity you do realize grunge wasn't about being the same as others it was about doing what you wanted.
@@aviewfromthestage AIC did things their way not the way of others
@@Bubbaj5683 I’ve never heard that before. So by that definition The Beastie Boys, Vanilla Ice, Snow, Elvis, and Limp Bizkit were also Grunge.
AIC is Grunge
This and "Slaves & Bulldozers," right? What a performance here. Being from Seattle it was totally unfair of us to have Cornell and Staley at the same time. I wouldn;t go as far as hair metal on AIC. Even early. That reminds me of Poison and Warrant ("Cherry Pie," ew.) I'm thinking AIC is the closest to the mercurial "grunge" label.
Everything they did BEFORE Facelift though.. was SUPER hair metal.. I can show you a picture that I have.. and well.. It IS super hair metal! Lol.
@@aviewfromthestage wondered if that was the case. Turn for the better!
I beg to differ that they were a HAIR BAND.
Look it up! They WERE a hair band before 1989. Spandex and all...
Please tell me he didn't say they are alternative metal. I was with you until that.