The unplugged show is absolutely unbelievable and these acoustic versions of many of the tracks are much, much better than the originals. All I can think if is yayheeee its driving me crazy, also I dont think it went super mainstream.. idk, It got to be Junkhead, the live version. However, his body wasn't discovered until April 20, two weeks after the singer had passed away from an overdose. ._3Z6MIaeww5ZxzFqWHAEUxa{margin-top:8px}._3Z6MIaeww5ZxzFqWHAEUxa ._3EpRuHW1VpLFcj-lugsvP_{color:inherit}._3Z6MIaeww5ZxzFqWHAEUxa svg._31U86fGhtxsxdGmOUf3KOM{color:inherit;fill:inherit;padding-right:8px}._3Z6MIaeww5ZxzFqWHAEUxa ._2mk9m3mkUAeEGtGQLNCVsJ{font-family:Noto Sans,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;line-height:18px;color:inherit} Layne Staley died in April 2002. The pain is more than you can handle. "I never wanted [the public's] thumbs' up about this f*cking drug use," he said. When I listen now, I hear more pain than ever in his voice and Im probably not the only one that it makes feel a sadness. Keeping the songs in the upper fourth octave is an intentional signature sound of AiC, going up to the fifth octave would really change the vibe of their sound. :) His voice gives me the shivvers and aint nobody can sing like Layne Staley, or ever will. It almost makes me cry at times to know that we no longer have this wonderful, beautiful talented Layne here with us. Layne Staley's official date of death was declared April 5, 2002. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. I'd much rather have him alive and not talking to me than to have lost such a great human being [] a great friend. Talented, honest, funny, intelligent. You can follow me on TwitterandInstagram let me know what some of your favorites are. But while many singers attempted to sound more broken than the rest during grunge's heyday, Staley could unfortunately back up the emotion behind his music. X-Ray Mind Mad Season. Heres twelve of my favorite vocal performances Layne Staley put on a studio recording starting from earliest to latest: We Die Young This song was the first thing you heard when you listened to Facelift. Layne Staley August 22, 1967 April 5, 2002. and many others Probably I should mention every Layne's song as these mentioned are probably my favourite ones OMG I'm also impressed by the song "All alone". .LalRrQILNjt65y-p-QlWH{fill:var(--newRedditTheme-actionIcon);height:18px;width:18px}.LalRrQILNjt65y-p-QlWH rect{stroke:var(--newRedditTheme-metaText)}._3J2-xIxxxP9ISzeLWCOUVc{height:18px}.FyLpt0kIWG1bTDWZ8HIL1{margin-top:4px}._2ntJEAiwKXBGvxrJiqxx_2,._1SqBC7PQ5dMOdF0MhPIkA8{vertical-align:middle}._1SqBC7PQ5dMOdF0MhPIkA8{-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;display:-ms-inline-flexbox;display:inline-flex;-ms-flex-direction:row;flex-direction:row;-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center} In many ways, Nancy is still haunted by her son's addiction addicts and fans send her letters all the time but she also sees Layne's lyrics on the subject as helpful and prophetic. Love, Hate, Love The mark of 4:25 of this song always amazed me. One day, Nate Burch, one of Robert Lunte's students from Seattle, came to the lesson with an old coffee stained piece of paper that had a hand written, transcribed lecture from Maestro Kyle on it. Makes you wonder what could have been if he kept his voice on that level. River Of Deceit Not only one of the most beautiful songs to come out of the 1990s but one of best Staley performances. His yeahayeeYEEEAAAAAAHHHWWWWLIFELESSSDEAAADDDD gives me chills every time. It's amazing that this song is based on several words which are repeated all the time and when listening to it your heart is being torn apart And you cannot stay indifferent hearing "We're all alone", you cannot. When done, my sins forgiven? The very first time I heard Layne sing was back at the Music Bank.He was singing a Blondie song and was in a band called Sleaze, then Alice N Chains with Nick Pollack, James Burgstrom, and Johnnie Bakolas(sorry if spelling is wrong).Later to join Jerry Cantrell, Mike Starr(R.I.P. "This f*cking drug use is like the insulin a diabetic needs to survive," said Staley in a portion of the interview published by Blabbermouth. In fact, unbelievable harmonies throughout each part of the verses. I believe he took vocal lessons from Maestro David P. Kyle, who also taught Geoff Tate and Ann Wilson. He pushed a lot, and it gave him a ton of grit and volume in his early days. the MTV Unplugged version. Tone was much more consistent. Layne Staley was the ultimate example of a rock 'n' roll tragedy a star whose incredible talent and creativity was cut short by an addiction that eventually grew out of his control. Layne Staley was been one of the most beutiful man and singer in the world,like a Kurt Cobain,you now. I love the Mad Season songs. I love you!) ", What The Final 12 Months Of Layne Staley's Life Was Like. Pick at me slow, pain fiend Rise from the dirt Im in. I feel fortunate to have so much music from him but the greedy side still wishes there was more locked away in a vault somewhere. Love Hate Love. I even asked him if I could call 911, you know, and he said that if I did, he'd never talk to me again. What are your favorite Layne songs be it on Madseason or AIC? Layne so trapped by his pain. Although over time he became a master of tonal control which I think is why early songs sound harder but later songs sound more complete. Before he became a singer he has been in 3 other bands (Ibex, Sour Milk Sea, and The Hectics). No disrespect to other bands of that era, but AIC was the best and everything was far behind. Shame In You Go to 3:30. For a little peace from God you plead, and beg He died on November 24, 1991 from bronchopneumonia as a result from HIV/AIDS I didn't know vocal range mattered in rock music. In the grunge era, his voice is already on the Mt. An amazing singer and songwriter. She was even planning to meet with one of the supervisors there to map out a new line of treatment for her son. The band's unique sound staccato rhythms, throbbing groove riffs, and alternating guttural and harmonized clean vocals made the album pretty perfect for a Layne Staley guest spot, and according to Alice in Chains: The Untold Story, Staley was enthusiastic about recording the vocals, though he asked that producer Toby Wright come alone because he "wasn't looking or feeling great, and he didn't want to be seen.". He died from an O.D and was found on the couch 2 weeks later, They broke the mold after him!! Associated Acts: Alice in Chains (1987 - 2002), Mad Season (1994 - 1997), "Alice N' Chains" (1986 - 1987; the band evolved from a group previously called 'Sleze') I was mesmerized. Sound Vapors was founded by Tommy Marz. Mad Season, Layne's side projects/art, Jerry's solo work. Sadly, Staley's vocals never got recorded, though he was interested in the project right up until his death. Post by falsetokaiba onMar 26, 2020 at 3:44pm. Keeping the songs in the upper fourth octave is an intentional signature sound of AiC, going up to the fifth octave would really change the vibe of their sound. His death was ruled accidental. According to Alice in Chains: The Untold Story, it was love at first sight. The stones in their plaaaaaeeeaaaeeeace < this last word is dragged out for 4 seconds, and not in some off key high pitched or screamed vocal. Staley deeply saddened many people with his tragic death on April 5, 2002, while he was only at the age of 34. .ehsOqYO6dxn_Pf9Dzwu37{margin-top:0;overflow:visible}._2pFdCpgBihIaYh9DSMWBIu{height:24px}._2pFdCpgBihIaYh9DSMWBIu.uMPgOFYlCc5uvpa2Lbteu{border-radius:2px}._2pFdCpgBihIaYh9DSMWBIu.uMPgOFYlCc5uvpa2Lbteu:focus,._2pFdCpgBihIaYh9DSMWBIu.uMPgOFYlCc5uvpa2Lbteu:hover{background-color:var(--newRedditTheme-navIconFaded10);outline:none}._38GxRFSqSC-Z2VLi5Xzkjy{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon)}._2DO72U0b_6CUw3msKGrnnT{border-top:none;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaText);cursor:pointer;padding:8px 16px 8px 8px;text-transform:none}._2DO72U0b_6CUw3msKGrnnT:hover{background-color:#0079d3;border:none;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-body);fill:var(--newCommunityTheme-body)} B2 (Angry Chair, Bleed the Freak, Love, Hate, Love, No Excuses). Based on this show you could make the arguement that some of AIC songs were detrimentally overproduced I cant even listen to the standard versions of these tracks anymore. A lot of iconic musicians have a certain look by which they are remembered. It wasnt so much his power that impressed but his willingness and ability to push very hard on such a large range of vocal tone. But somehow, out of Layne's story grew a bloom of hope for artists in the same position. Just go listen. All blooming life youre feeding. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. Despite Staley having a better vocal range, Cobain will always be remembered as the face of 90's rock. Layne Staley, who rose to prominence with Alice in Chains, one of the forerunners of the Seattle grunge scene throughout the late 1980s and into the first half of the 90s, had a voice like none other and is often overlooked as merely a @keyframes _1tIZttmhLdrIGrB-6VvZcT{0%{opacity:0}to{opacity:1}}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd,.HQ2VJViRjokXpRbJzPvvc{--infoTextTooltip-overflow-left:0px;font-size:12px;font-weight:500;line-height:16px;padding:3px 9px;position:absolute;border-radius:4px;margin-top:-6px;background:#000;color:#fff;animation:_1tIZttmhLdrIGrB-6VvZcT .5s step-end;z-index:100;white-space:pre-wrap}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd:after,.HQ2VJViRjokXpRbJzPvvc:after{content:"";position:absolute;top:100%;left:calc(50% - 4px - var(--infoTextTooltip-overflow-left));width:0;height:0;border-top:3px solid #000;border-left:4px solid transparent;border-right:4px solid transparent}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd{margin-top:6px}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd:after{border-bottom:3px solid #000;border-top:none;bottom:100%;top:auto} I cant claim to really understand it, but what I can say is that I think Layne Staley had possibly the most beautiful and unique voice of the last century. The two soon became engaged but eventually broke up around 1994. He had an impressive and special vocal range and besides his fascinating voice, he was also a good songwriter and performer. The way he finished each verse over Jerry Cantrells low vocal was a thing of beauty. According to Therapeutic Health Services, which runs the organization, Nancy sees the fund as a means of "partnering with Layne on the next step in his work. WebVocalist, guitarist, producer known as 'Madlock'. Despite Staley having a better vocal range, Cobain will always be remembered as the face of 90's rock. Layne Staley died in April 2002. They are both from Facelift. WebHe also became known for his flamboyant stage persona and four-octave vocal range. @keyframes ibDwUVR1CAykturOgqOS5{0%{transform:rotate(0deg)}to{transform:rotate(1turn)}}._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq{--sizePx:0;font-size:4px;position:relative;text-indent:-9999em;border-radius:50%;border:4px solid var(--newCommunityTheme-bodyTextAlpha20);border-left-color:var(--newCommunityTheme-body);transform:translateZ(0);animation:ibDwUVR1CAykturOgqOS5 1.1s linear infinite}._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq,._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq:after{width:var(--sizePx);height:var(--sizePx)}._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq:after{border-radius:50%}._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq._2qr28EeyPvBWAsPKl-KuWN{margin:0 auto} This would be the singer's home for the next five years leading up to his death. I can feel his pain; he was the poet of pain. ._12xlue8dQ1odPw1J81FIGQ{display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle} Perhaps closest to Layne Staley in the 12 months before his death was his mother, Nancy McCallum, who had always been there for her son and helped him seek out treatment for his addiction. The control and power of his voice is incredible. Sort of heartbreaking to listen to that song (and all of Unplugged) now, seeing as he suffered in ways we cannot imagine in the years that followed. look up the Mad Season Live At The Moore performance of "Lifeless Dead" and you can get a good feeling for how loud he could be when pushed. I believe he took vocal lessons from Maestro David P. Kyle, who also taught Geoff Tate and Ann Wilson. Ill probably never get over how tragic the lose of Layne was to the world..and we lost him far before he took his last breathe. B4 (Dont Follow, Wake Up, Heroin demo, Junkhead, Rooster, King of the Kats demo, Rooster demo, Sickman, Im Above, Sealed with a Kiss, I Dont Care, Suffragette City, Real Thing demo, Sweet Leaf live, False Alarm live, Rooster demo) . The vibrato in the verses are magic. (i.e. He is the lead singer of a wonderful band called Alice in chains. A Subreddit for anything Alice in Chains related. I've never see such raw power before, what do you think? In aRolling Stone profile of the band, while Alice in Chains are playingWhirlyBall,a combination of lacrosse, basketball, and bumper cars that only rock stars can ever dream of enjoying, "Staley [bows] out to play video games on his portable Sega system.". Such a shame to have lost such a talent. when he sings why you act crazy, not an act maybe no other singer I have heard can do what he can do. He certainly lost power over the years though. ", However, like many of the things that seemed to make him happy, video games became an escape for Staley, a way to put his mind to something that didn't wear too hard on his emotions. Mad Season | Mark Lanegan - Vocal Cover. Staleys passion for music started with percussion when he was 12, and then continued with drums in his . Aside from pure volume, I think Layne's voice was powerful for its raw emotion. "Junkhead" From its stuttering opening notes, "Junkhead" is heavy blues. I did crack and heroin for years. He died on November 24, 1991 from bronchopneumonia as a result from HIV/AIDS I didn't know vocal range mattered in rock music. ._2ik4YxCeEmPotQkDrf9tT5{width:100%}._1DR1r7cWVoK2RVj_pKKyPF,._2ik4YxCeEmPotQkDrf9tT5{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center}._1DR1r7cWVoK2RVj_pKKyPF{-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center;max-width:100%}._1CVe5UNoFFPNZQdcj1E7qb{-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;margin-right:4px}._2UOVKq8AASb4UjcU1wrCil{height:28px;width:28px;margin-top:6px}.FB0XngPKpgt3Ui354TbYQ{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:start;align-items:flex-start;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column;margin-left:8px;min-width:0}._3tIyrJzJQoNhuwDSYG5PGy{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;width:100%}.TIveY2GD5UQpMI7hBO69I{font-size:12px;font-weight:500;line-height:16px;color:var(--newRedditTheme-titleText);white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis}.e9ybGKB-qvCqbOOAHfFpF{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;width:100%;max-width:100%;margin-top:2px}.y3jF8D--GYQUXbjpSOL5.y3jF8D--GYQUXbjpSOL5{font-weight:400;box-sizing:border-box}._28u73JpPTG4y_Vu5Qute7n{margin-left:4px} R.I.P. Its so well put together from a vocal perspective. ", Perhaps the most painful thing about this is that Layne's sense of hopelessness drove him to isolate even further and push away even those who loved him. Rushmore of vocalists, but his raw emotion, subtle nuances, and vocal range make him arguably one of the best ever. According to a Facebook memorial post by early collaborator Tim Branom that was reprinted in Alternative Nation, "In the end, almost no one could contact Layne. But Layne Staley's final interview reveals that he was no longer using heroin for pleasure, but simply because he was so addicted to it that he couldn't possibly stop. ._2a172ppKObqWfRHr8eWBKV{-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;margin-right:8px}._39-woRduNuowN7G4JTW4I8{margin-top:12px}._136QdRzXkGKNtSQ-h1fUru{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;margin:8px 0;width:100%}.r51dfG6q3N-4exmkjHQg_{font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.5px;line-height:12px;text-transform:uppercase;-ms-flex-pack:justify;justify-content:space-between;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center}.r51dfG6q3N-4exmkjHQg_,._2BnLYNBALzjH6p_ollJ-RF{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex}._2BnLYNBALzjH6p_ollJ-RF{margin-left:auto}._1-25VxiIsZFVU88qFh-T8p{padding:0}._2nxyf8XcTi2UZsUInEAcPs._2nxyf8XcTi2UZsUInEAcPs{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-widgetColors-sidebarWidgetTextColor)} According to an interview with Staley's stepfather Jim Elmer inDavid De Sola's bookAlice in Chains: The Untold Story, Layne seemed to be in high spirits even toward the end of his life: "He was smiling, he was talkative, so there's a good sign that either he was doing better or he was trying to do better, that there's a more hopeful thing as compared to 'We're going to lose him in two days' or something like that. This is third of three songs I referenced earlier. Cant hide sick ones youre weeding January 31, 2019. Could it be Nothing Song? Someone feels what I feel when listening to Wake Up and River of Deceit . However, his body wasn't discovered until April 20 , two weeks after the singer had passed away from an overdose. The songs vocal gets completely overlooked (and I get it, there are so many great ones). According to The Seattle Times, shortly after Staley's death, his mother Nancy began receiving donations and letters from fans all around the world struggling with addiction. Heres twelve of my favorite vocal performances Layne Staley put on a studio recording starting from earliest to latest: He stays fairly consistent in the range he is in throughout the song and pushes them to the absolute max. A moment before, Staley had revealed: "My liver is not functioning and I'm throwing up all the time and sh*tting my pants. and Happy Birthday, my friend! By the time he passed away on August 5, 2002, the singer was physically and emotionally crippled by his addiction to heroin, as well as his use of other drugs.
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