How brave must one be to sit in front of a camera and pour their soul into a tribute to one of their hero's, Layne would be proud! I love the soul you put into this!
My friend and I used to listen to this cover by you all the time, years ago….he passed away in 2018…I listen to this occasionally and think back on memories with him…I miss you Stephen 💔
Thank you so much. I hope he would like it. I have a lot of respect for his music, I just try an bring what I feel in the song and it won't be the same as his you know. But that's the beauty of music. It brings out emotion in people and we are all different so it will show itself differently.
So true.... But there are so many emotionless covers of this song on TH-cam....ahhh the emotions that come with youth🥰.... And unfortunately get jaded with time... But what a great moment in time for us as listeners and hopefully for you too as you continue to watch it into the future and show it to your kids!
Soulful, delicate, and genuine. I love this. Makes me feel the desperation Layne may have been feeling during the course of him writing these words. "And yet I find, and yet I find ... repeating in my head. If I can't be my own... I feel better dead". Poignant, nailed against a wall...indefinite. Well done.
I just have to tell you that I found this cover about 5 years ago and it's still one of my go tos and one of my favorite youtube videos ever.....absolutely fantastic job girl. you've burned yourself Into my memory
+Monicka And The Wolf I was just looking back on my old youtube videos that I've liked and I found this video. Sounds as great as when I liked it back in late 2008
no pun intended but can I marry you??? you seem to do exactly what im looking for with a women lol ... bad im sayin it coz I have 2 kids but u sound so beuitifull with that guitar like an angel . xx u aint gotta reply its just an opinion and I have checked ya other vids u play very well xx
I discovered this so what seems like so long ago (11yrs?) one night while having a rough time. This is my favorite song of all time and it holds a very close personal meaning to me. Now I've heard many a cover of it, but none really hit home the same way as when Layne sang it. Then one fateful night while up I came across this cover by chance. It hit home just as hard as when Layne sang it. Here I am over a decade later, in a slight rough spot in my emotions, and instantly this comes up again. Immediately I'm taken to a place of comfort again.
A person shared herself and I enjoyed it. Its hard playing for others but she had the courage to post her tribute. I dont know her motives but I wish I had the same fortitude. This song has helped me with my personal hatred and I thank her for throwing herself to the wolves for the appreciation of a brilliant song.
A girl friend just turned me onto this rendition of one of our favorite tracks and I'm blown away ❤ you nailed the spirit, essence and soul of this song in a truly amazing way .. so awesome
she is better then many pros .plus she is using her own voice which is amazing ! l mean she is not impersonating anybody. very smooth voice ! love it !
By far the best voice for this song beside layne Staley's of course. what a chilling yet mesmerizing and enchanting cover. By the way, very beautiful. Her I mean.
14 years ago, l found this lady and Her, Sharing the Best and Most heart-felt "cover" of this song........from my FAV band and singer. lm 52......and Her post, on the WEB, will live forever. ( l hope, this simple post.....will ride with her perfect "cover" ) RIP Layne and Mike.....
It's E-standard with the capo on the 4th fret. I have no idea which tuning that makes seeing as I am so horrible at guitar-theory but you'll figure it out.
Can't really find the proper words to describe your voice but i've been listening this cover non stop for the past 4 months. When i'm down , Il listen to You and keep getting back up. Thank you
Been listening to this for 11 years. My son was born and played this for his as a young boy and now the memories of this song I have is priceless!!!!! Thanks so much!!
That was beautiful Monicka. In all the years I've seen this one song done repeatedly it's always been hard for me to watch others cover it. Not only is it personal for me as it got me through some really difficult times in my life, but knowing this and any of Layne's songs were from the heart as well makes it emotional since he's been gone. I can't even watch the new singer sing this song. You covered it so well. It's the first cover I've truly enjoyed. You have a stunning voice and really there are no words.
She has the Capo on so that way it's an octave up because her voice is that high-pitched she's doing the right thing don't give wrong advice when you don't know what you're talkin about.
Dallas Green from City and Colour used a capo in his cover and it is amazing. Whatever key matches your unique voice, capo or not. Obviously her voice isn't as low as Layne's.
I mean... this girl is good. She has a lovely voice. But what is so spectacular about this cover? One of the best things about the original (other than the deeply painful and touching lyrics) is the intricate guitar work. With her acoustic, she is only able to play the main riff over and over. Sorry, but i don't find this particularly memorable.
thing is, its more of a pop genre cover where the voice of the artist takes main stage over the musicianship, not to say she cant play, but she's a rhythm guitarist so she's doing the classic acoustic solo artist deal....
Yeah and that's an excellent point. I totally get where you're coming from. And again, the cover is fine. She clearly has talent. I think what made me post my original comment in the first place was the fact that many other people had stated that this was the best Nutshell cover they had ever heard. And I think that's a bold statement considering that she doesn't try any of the soloing, which, if you watch AIC play this song live, Jerry does. And he isn't accompanied by a rhythm guitarist. He does all of the guitar parts himself (excluding the bass, of course). Then again, maybe this simplicity was her intention all along.
I swear this is an amazing cover, so pure!!! I listen to this almost everyday especially when life is kicking my a$$. This version helped me through losing a loved one and chemo in the same year!!!
Do you expect her to live up to Layne? Like seriously no one can ever be Layne, He was one of a kind. But what you can't deny is the raw intensity that this cover conveys. Stop being so close minded and appreciate something awe inspiring infront of you!
I have been head over heels in love with this woman and her voice since I was 18... thats ten years ago. If she ever sang in front of me, I'd follow her for the rest of my days like a puppy. Phenominal cover, and she greater voice! Please cover this again!
I love Layne's music and I feel like he brought his soul to bear through his suffering. For some reason, I feel like he would really enjoy this. It's soothing, I don't think there is anything wrong with that. It's beautiful, thanks a lot!
I saw this a few years ago for the first time and it really stuck with me, It's amazing that it's almost got a million views. You can hear that emotion, great job.
Totally nailed that second verse, that's why I love this cover, you can see she gets it. All the emotion behind the song. She can't express it that well because (hopefully) she isn't in pain like Layne, but still came really close.
You uploaded this video less than a week after I broke up with my high school sweetheart. I remember listening to it on repeat all those years ago. It meant so much to me then, and still does now, over 8 years later!!
Monica I watched this video the first time in 2008 and since then I’ve heard many covers of this song. Nobody sounds as good as you!!! This is an amazing cover and I absolutely love your voice!!! Another recording would be a blessing to us all
I listened to this cover about 10 years ago while coming down from my one and only time using molly. I listened to it probably like 20 times and cried the whole time. What an amazing experience.
this song and your cover especially helped me through a dark time in my life I've been a music lover all my life now trying to learn how to play it thank you God for the gift of music and musicians like this God bless you R.I.P LAYNE STALEY &MIKE STARR
I found this song for 8 years ago and it is still so good. I had a period when i was listening to Alice in Chains and searched for a cover and found this. I also like Monicka Hoves own songs and the new Monicka and the wolf :) You are the best.
Absolutely incredible! Thank you so much for that... I have tears pouring down my face after listening to you sing that song. Layne and the other members could not have been paid a finer tribute. I will stop here or this will amount to paragraphs of emotional gushing. Thank you again
very beautiful monica, not only could u feel it but you made it your own, I love Alice in chains. You did an amazing job and it's wonderful seeing a female that can pull it off
this cover still hits me. the soul that goes into this cover is so amazing. gives me chills every time. by far the best cover I've ever seen of this song. Layne would be proud.
you just blew me out of the water, that was off tap, no words can describe how good that was to me, so all i can say is thank you, thank you sooo much. pure talent.
I really apreciated your tribute for one of the greatest singers for all the times, my fav singer and band ever, Layne and AIC, really thx, Girl, for your awesome musical taste, cheers from Brazil.
Hi everyone!
This video is coming up on it's 10 year anniversary. Would you like me to record it again in better quality?
Im in love with this one, but it will be good to hear it in another quality!
Monicka Hove I love you
Monicka Hove just found it, so I would love to hear a better quality version. Such an amazing track.
Would love to see how much artistically you've grown, glad I stumbled upon you way back when.
Thank you Miz Hove
Would love that!
15 years later and this still gives me chills.
Same
So many years later and I still think about this video and come back for a listen. I wish we had a spotify version!
How brave must one be to sit in front of a camera and pour their soul into a tribute to one of their hero's, Layne would be proud! I love the soul you put into this!
I'm like 11 years late, but great cover dude
I'm 13 years late
Dude? Shes a girl!
@@rafaelgomez2619 I get called dude and bro all the time 🤷♀️
I'm used to it now
I'm late too. Wow
Im too late too
Thirteen years later this is still my favorite version of this song!
I always come back for this one. Her voice is beautiful.
This is definitely not better than Aaron Lewis cover lol
My friend and I used to listen to this cover by you all the time, years ago….he passed away in 2018…I listen to this occasionally and think back on memories with him…I miss you Stephen 💔
Thank you so much. I hope he would like it. I have a lot of respect for his music, I just try an bring what I feel in the song and it won't be the same as his you know. But that's the beauty of music. It brings out emotion in people and we are all different so it will show itself differently.
Hey! Amazing cover!
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Can you do a cover of "fire up the batmobile" by Liz Phair?? Just discovered the song. Your voice will be perfect.
Great Music Cover.
So true.... But there are so many emotionless covers of this song on TH-cam....ahhh the emotions that come with youth🥰.... And unfortunately get jaded with time... But what a great moment in time for us as listeners and hopefully for you too as you continue to watch it into the future and show it to your kids!
Soulful, delicate, and genuine. I love this. Makes me feel the desperation Layne may have been feeling during the course of him writing these words. "And yet I find, and yet I find ... repeating in my head. If I can't be my own... I feel better dead". Poignant, nailed against a wall...indefinite. Well done.
I just have to tell you that I found this cover about 5 years ago and it's still one of my go tos and one of my favorite youtube videos ever.....absolutely fantastic job girl. you've burned yourself Into my memory
+Cayter Jones thank you so much :)
+Monicka And The Wolf
I was just looking back on my old youtube videos that I've liked and I found this video. Sounds as great as when I liked it back in late 2008
+Cayter Jones I second that. God bless.
Mine as well. Beautiful cover. I love it so much!
+Cayter Jones Agree 100%! This is a beautiful cover of a great, great song!
Layne was my favorite. I loved the emotion he expressed with his talent. You too have that gift. Kudos.
10 years later, this still is monumental.
From a dude of the 90s.
couldnt even say how many times I've come back to listen to this
Amazing cover, truly a personal rendition which is what music is about.
Yes!
This is by far the best cover of Nutshell I've heard. I love how you made the strumming pattern your own.
after 8 years people are still liking this cover. i appreciate it so much :) :) :)
no pun intended but can I marry you??? you seem to do exactly what im looking for with a women lol ... bad im sayin it coz I have 2 kids but u sound so beuitifull with that guitar like an angel . xx u aint gotta reply its just an opinion and I have checked ya other vids u play very well xx
Dude LOL WTF HAHAHA!!!
for real dude wtf do you think this is eharmony dot com
Pathetic comment
I discovered this so what seems like so long ago (11yrs?) one night while having a rough time. This is my favorite song of all time and it holds a very close personal meaning to me. Now I've heard many a cover of it, but none really hit home the same way as when Layne sang it. Then one fateful night while up I came across this cover by chance. It hit home just as hard as when Layne sang it. Here I am over a decade later, in a slight rough spot in my emotions, and instantly this comes up again. Immediately I'm taken to a place of comfort again.
I'm glad this is still here, it moves me every time.
Ok... 12 years later... great cover, it's a hollowed song that itches in a very deep part of my soul...
Thank you.
So many years later and I still have the chills❤️😭
A person shared herself and I enjoyed it. Its hard playing for others but she had the courage to post her tribute. I dont know her motives but I wish I had the same fortitude. This song has helped me with my personal hatred and I thank her for throwing herself to the wolves for the appreciation of a brilliant song.
I've listened to this so many times for the past couple of years. Very well done, thank you.
I think Layne would be proud :)
I think he wouldn't give af
@@StefanBacic True 😎
It's been awhile, I used to listen to this song over and over, love your voice.
Man I liked this video back on the original posting year and I still come back! Thank you
Wow I remember seeing this over 8 years ago and I'm still blown away today as I was back then. Love this cover. Great job.
A girl friend just turned me onto this rendition of one of our favorite tracks and I'm blown away ❤ you nailed the spirit, essence and soul of this song in a truly amazing way .. so awesome
This is my favorite cover of this song listen to it quite often!!!!!
Nothing to say. Just amazing. I am glad there is still somebody who can remember and interpret such a perfect song. Thanks Monicka.
she is better then many pros .plus she is using her own voice which is amazing ! l mean she is not impersonating anybody. very smooth voice ! love it !
By far the best voice for this song beside layne Staley's of course. what a chilling yet mesmerizing and enchanting cover. By the way, very beautiful. Her I mean.
How have I not seen this before ... WOW, by far my favorite cover ! Awesome voice . Like Layne meets Joplin
chk out aaron lewis cover .... by far ?
14 years ago, l found this lady and Her, Sharing the Best and Most heart-felt "cover" of this song........from my FAV band and singer. lm 52......and Her post, on the WEB, will live forever. ( l hope, this simple post.....will ride with her perfect "cover" ) RIP Layne and Mike.....
I love you this gave me goosebumps I love it keep it up girl keep singing keep playing you are awesome!!! Raw talent I love it!!! Gahhhh
Beautiful. Layne would be proud of you. :)
It's E-standard with the capo on the 4th fret. I have no idea which tuning that makes seeing as I am so horrible at guitar-theory but you'll figure it out.
You’re singing this in G# Minor (or B major) instead of Eb minor like the original
Can't really find the proper words to describe your voice but i've been listening this cover non stop for the past 4 months. When i'm down , Il listen to You and keep getting back up. Thank you
Holy Sh** you killed it. This is the best cover of nutshell i've ever herd
This is wonderful
Beautiful! I love your voice and how you play the guitar. Excellent job!
Been listening to this for 11 years. My son was born and played this for his as a young boy and now the memories of this song I have is priceless!!!!! Thanks so much!!
I think Alice in chains should see this and let her sing this song! That would be cool.
what a perfect cover. ♡
Layne is smiling in his grave....
Layne is smiling in his vase....
That was beautiful Monicka. In all the years I've seen this one song done repeatedly it's always been hard for me to watch others cover it.
Not only is it personal for me as it got me through some really difficult times in my life, but knowing this and any of Layne's songs were from the heart as well makes it emotional since he's been gone.
I can't even watch the new singer sing this song.
You covered it so well. It's the first cover I've truly enjoyed.
You have a stunning voice and really there are no words.
I love this. so beautiful
How about covering Mad Season River of deceit??
+Michael Curtis I'm Above is better
+Michael Curtis oh fk i was just thinking that
Are you gonna cover it....
+Michael Curtis no that she should cover it. was thinking that then I saw your comment
+Michael Curtis no that she should cover it. was thinking that then I saw your comment
God damn girl. gave me the chills
I've been coming back to this video for several years now - Thank you so much for sharing
I disagree. It isnt tne intricate guitar work. Its the mood that was captured by the band .. The song is despair and Layne made u feel it
Please take the capo off and tune the guitar down a half step. Apart from that you're voice is beautiful.
Something is happening here but you don't know what You have to play music within your vocal range.
She has the Capo on so that way it's an octave up because her voice is that high-pitched she's doing the right thing don't give wrong advice when you don't know what you're talkin about.
I thought i would see in comments more "marry me" posts.
Beautiful interpretation. Made my eyes water. Some people sing this song, some feel it. You feel it. Good work!!
Using the capo didn't sound right, but your voice made up for it.
Dallas Green from City and Colour used a capo in his cover and it is amazing. Whatever key matches your unique voice, capo or not. Obviously her voice isn't as low as Layne's.
Baby u made an old man cry tonight
I mean... this girl is good. She has a lovely voice. But what is so spectacular about this cover? One of the best things about the original (other than the deeply painful and touching lyrics) is the intricate guitar work. With her acoustic, she is only able to play the main riff over and over. Sorry, but i don't find this particularly memorable.
She could take a shot at some of the soloing.
Just enjoy the music stop knitpicking it.
I think a little constructive criticism could be useful to her as a musician.
thing is, its more of a pop genre cover where the voice of the artist takes main stage over the musicianship, not to say she cant play, but she's a rhythm guitarist so she's doing the classic acoustic solo artist deal....
Yeah and that's an excellent point. I totally get where you're coming from. And again, the cover is fine. She clearly has talent. I think what made me post my original comment in the first place was the fact that many other people had stated that this was the best Nutshell cover they had ever heard. And I think that's a bold statement considering that she doesn't try any of the soloing, which, if you watch AIC play this song live, Jerry does. And he isn't accompanied by a rhythm guitarist. He does all of the guitar parts himself (excluding the bass, of course). Then again, maybe this simplicity was her intention all along.
I swear this is an amazing cover, so pure!!! I listen to this almost everyday especially when life is kicking my a$$. This version helped me through losing a loved one and chemo in the same year!!!
Horrible cover of a great song but I'd still nail her.
I agree on the original was a great sing but how can you call this horrible. Her voice was amazing.
Do you expect her to live up to Layne? Like seriously no one can ever be Layne, He was one of a kind. But what you can't deny is the raw intensity that this cover conveys. Stop being so close minded and appreciate something awe inspiring infront of you!
Peter G
Her HOTNESS inspires me to want to nail her.Does that count?
This haha
Lefty K i wanna buy you a drink for that
I’ve listen to this video/song at least 100+ times. Her versions like warm blanket on a cold morning.
Been coming back and listening over the years, gets me every time. Hopefully she never takes it down
You tear this song up Monicka, one of the most moving covers that I have ever heard. Thank you for sharing with us lovely lady!!!
Wow! Beautiful! Beautiful band, beautiful cover, beautiful voice, and of course beautiful woman!
I have been head over heels in love with this woman and her voice since I was 18... thats ten years ago. If she ever sang in front of me, I'd follow her for the rest of my days like a puppy. Phenominal cover, and she greater voice! Please cover this again!
Been watching this every so often for like 10 years. I love this girl. She is beautiful
I love Layne's music and I feel like he brought his soul to bear through his suffering. For some reason, I feel like he would really enjoy this. It's soothing, I don't think there is anything wrong with that. It's beautiful, thanks a lot!
Keep rockin' girl!🤘
Layne Staley is the best but most under rated singer/song writer.
You give hope!
Wow! I'm always amazed by beautiful people doing beautiful things.
Monicka mate - keep doing this. Your voice is amazing,
😊😊
2020 and i just found your cover.... amazing... beautiful voice
I saw this a few years ago for the first time and it really stuck with me, It's amazing that it's almost got a million views. You can hear that emotion, great job.
Simply the best version. Years after years, I always come back to listen.
Totally nailed that second verse, that's why I love this cover, you can see she gets it. All the emotion behind the song. She can't express it that well because (hopefully) she isn't in pain like Layne, but still came really close.
the capo made it her own and made it to where her voice matched it fellas. beautiful lady with a great voice keep it up.
Been listening to your version for a couple of years...and to this day it still gives me the chills.
You uploaded this video less than a week after I broke up with my high school sweetheart. I remember listening to it on repeat all those years ago. It meant so much to me then, and still does now, over 8 years later!!
I’ve had this song on my acoustic playlist since the first year or two it came out and I still listen to it all the time. Great cover.
Monicka, don't touch a thing, it's just perfect. As you did, I still listen to this and I find it hard to listen the original, so beautiful. Thanks xx
the simplicity of this cover is what makes it great. i keep coming back to this as one of the better covers of this song.
Many years later and she still gives me goosebumps. Absolutely love this cover and her voice, period.
I'm a fan of Alice in Chains since my childhood, and to this day have never seen a tribute as good as your .... thank you
Monica I watched this video the first time in 2008 and since then I’ve heard many covers of this song. Nobody sounds as good as you!!! This is an amazing cover and I absolutely love your voice!!! Another recording would be a blessing to us all
I listened to this cover about 10 years ago while coming down from my one and only time using molly. I listened to it probably like 20 times and cried the whole time. What an amazing experience.
I remember when you first uploaded this song. I always come back to it every year. I think we spoke once or twice. I hope life is good to you.
this song and your cover especially helped me through a dark time in my life I've been a music lover all my life now trying to learn how to play it thank you God for the gift of music and musicians like this God bless you R.I.P LAYNE STALEY &MIKE STARR
I found this song for 8 years ago and it is still so good. I had a period when i was listening to Alice in Chains and searched for a cover and found this. I also like Monicka Hoves own songs and the new Monicka and the wolf :) You are the best.
Absolutely incredible! Thank you so much for that... I have tears pouring down my face after listening to you sing that song. Layne and the other members could not have been paid a finer tribute. I will stop here or this will amount to paragraphs of emotional gushing. Thank you again
Excellent. Absolutely beautiful. My favorite song to play w friends.
Heard this many many years back and saved, just back for my dose of this great cover
very beautiful monica, not only could u feel it but you made it your own, I love Alice in chains. You did an amazing job and it's wonderful seeing a female that can pull it off
You have a very beautiful voice & well controlled...much respect for this covet
Been watching this for 15 years. Best cover of nutshell ever. Du är bäst!!
Good job young lady. I love your rendition of one of my favorite AIC songs.
That was beautiful. One of my favorite songs.
this cover still hits me. the soul that goes into this cover is so amazing. gives me chills every time. by far the best cover I've ever seen of this song. Layne would be proud.
I've listened to your cover of this song for the last few years and I'll never stop! Beautiful!
you just blew me out of the water, that was off tap, no words can describe how good that was to me, so all i can say is thank you, thank you sooo much. pure talent.
Woah.. bravo young lady.. Bravo indeed. You got the soul and the vocals. Most are lacking the former.
Gorgeous!! So Deep with song and lyric! I cant get enough of you!!!
There's a reason why this has nearly one million views, and I think Layne would be pleased with your tribute!
Its a chance to get Your autograph ;))) great song.... greetings from Poland...
This song got me through some rough times when I was younger, and you did an amazing job with it
I really apreciated your tribute for one of the greatest singers for all the times, my fav singer and band ever, Layne and AIC, really thx, Girl, for your awesome musical taste, cheers from Brazil.