Layne has the best “Yeahs” of anyone ever.

@kevinwest843

23 күн бұрын

@The_vocalyst370 not today ISIS.

@randywissler9923

13 күн бұрын

What about James Hettfield? Yeeeeahh!! 😂😂

@juancontreras2711

13 күн бұрын

I love "it ain't like that" 80% just for the YEAH's

Layne was barely 23 years old here. I have no words.

Insane that a band like this is criminally underrated and never got the recognition they fully deserved. No Grammy's, not in the rock Hof. My favorite band of the grunge era by far.

@SlitherWhisp

23 күн бұрын

Amen! They were the first on the Grunge scene and the best, in my opinion. Between Layne’s vocals and Jerry’s guitar and harmonizing… sigh. So underrated. Would? is in my top 10 fave songs of all time.

@JeremyD325

22 күн бұрын

Who gives a shit about Grammys. All those award shows are political and don’t represent real life. Get your shit together and stop worrying about shit that means nothing. As long as the music means something to you on a personal level that’s all that matters!!

@ChadH2023

22 күн бұрын

@@JeremyD325 It's more about getting recognized for their work, especially the writing. When people visit the HOF, their story should be in there right beside the puppets from the i stay away video.

@JeremyD325

22 күн бұрын

@@ChadH2023 Unserstandable, but what’s more important, getting recognized by the industry, or being appreciated by those who truly live, love, and breathe your music/art? If you are making music simply for money, fame, and other accolades then you are doing it for the wrong reasons.

@ChadH2023

22 күн бұрын

@@JeremyD325 I would say getting appreciated considering how they have be overshadowed. More people aren't aware how great AIC is, this would help.

Layne's live vocals were so insane. You could understand every word of the lyrics and the other sounds took you where he wanted you to go. Taken way too soon.

@tiawarren5403

23 күн бұрын

❤❤❤

@LostCause36

22 күн бұрын

Jerry should look into Brendan Maier for a season. He’s the closest to Layne I’ve ever heard.

@d.brooks2035

22 күн бұрын

Way too soon but I was surprised he made it as long as he did. If there was ever a guy who was going to die young it was him.

@d.brooks2035

22 күн бұрын

Way too soon but I was surprised he made it as long as he did. If there was ever a guy who was going to die young it was him.

@70centurian

9 күн бұрын

The Moore is amazing. BUT dont over sell it. Layne and the guys, Had more 50% shows than 100%. l was in small clubs for 10 yrs and saw many ...... The best Live AnC show l saw was at the 1313 club. l Talk to Layne on a table and drank Jake from the bottle. ( Thats not a flex. l dont care...) The Moore show in ....IDK. Greatness...History...... RIP Layne and Mike kzread.info/dash/bejne/p2aTq6drlpywds4.html

Layne Staley is a generational talent. Tragic story, but one of the best vocalists of his time and even ever. Also, I love when bands can sound even better in concert than their albums.

This is when he was at his strongest. He would blow you out of the room! POWER!

One of the most emotive vocalists I've ever heard. He made you feel it down in your bones.

@michaeldenny6851

23 күн бұрын

@The_vocalyst370 mo. Go away

@theswitchnc

22 күн бұрын

Beautifully said…he absolutely did. I am a huge fan of Jerry Cantrell and his writing but the 2 times I saw Layne perform with Alice in Chains, I couldn’t take my eyes off of Layne. So much power. I was almost frozen in awe. Incredible talent, presence and delivery. It always amazes me to hear him sing Jerry’s words so passionately and full of so much emotion. Unparalleled talent…sorely missed. My favorite singer of all time. 🙏🏼

The mighty Layne in his prime, God rest his soul. Thanks so much for checking out some more AiC and sharing your insights with us.

I recall reading somewhere that Jerry Cantrell once said Layne’s voice was so powerful that they could hear him over their amped instruments without a mic.

Lead guitarist Jerry Cantrell considers this song the masterpiece of their debut album, that his own guitar solo gives him chills, and that Layne’s vocals on it are amazing. A tormented encapsulation of the fraught relationship Layne had with a girl named Demri Parrott, truly the love of his life. They used drugs together, got addicted together, and her death in October 1996 was a blow he never recovered from. Yet even so, it was as he sang here, “I still love you, but I still burn.”

@brianbennett6690

20 күн бұрын

He didn’t even know demri when he wrote this song!!!

@matthewgoodA1206

20 күн бұрын

That’s not what I’ve read from multiple sources on his life. With Layne and Demri considered by most as soulmates, the lyrics and song are intense enough to fit that very deep connection.

@ohwellwhateverr

14 күн бұрын

@@brianbennett6690 He and Demri dated before AIC started, around 87 or so. I’m not sure when this song was written (it got released in 1991) but I’m pretty sure they knew each other.

@thisisforme77

6 күн бұрын

​@@brianbennett6690 You are wrong! Layne wrote this song for Demri.

@brianbennett6690

14 сағат бұрын

We are all Alice In Chains fans. Jerry said that the song was written before the name change from Alice -N- Chains to Alice In Chains. I agree that it fits his and demri’s lifestyle the best. The song was written in 89 and released on facelift. There have been multiple stories and the only people I trust are Jerry and Sean. Layne is my favorite of all time with anything music. Not trying to stir it up, glad I got AIC brothers here.

I got unexpectedly emotional watching this video. Something about watching the admiration light up this young lady’s face as she experienced this amazing performance from a long-gone era, much like my generation did decades ago. I don’t know… Maybe it just hit me how old I’ve become.

I'm so glad you did this video. It's important that people understand that AIC is so much more than just the unplugged set.

@LostHate

23 күн бұрын

@@themidnightchoir referring to reactors. They tend to do the unplugged or sometimes music videos.

@davidward2651

19 күн бұрын

@@themidnightchoir Most reactors who aren't familiar with the band tend to get pointed towards the unplugged set. Which was great, but not the best representation of the band's true sound. Pearl Jam has the same problem.

Layne and Chris Cornell were the vocal Beasts of this era.

Layne's voice will forever cut through the heart and soul of everyone who hears it, that's what makes him immortal.

Layne Staley is one of my favorite vocalists ever!

@MauricioYovani

21 күн бұрын

👌🤘🖤🤘

Same vocal coach taught Anne Wilson, Chris Cornell, Geoff Tate, Layne Staley and many Broadway singers and movie stars. “The Maestro” David Kyle

@randominc.2251

24 күн бұрын

Why does everybody forget Warrel Dane when making that list....? R.I.P Wally I remember...

@ImaDieHrderLkeMyKidBruceWillis

23 күн бұрын

I always wondered about that.

@mgdarenz

23 күн бұрын

​@@randominc.2251I don't forget.

@scottmaness4449

23 күн бұрын

R.I.P. Mr. Kyle. Your work showed through all your students. Had to be one of the best in the industry.

Pain makes beautiful art

Yet another tormented singer that we have lost 💔

I remember hearing AIC for the first time in 1992 on MTV. Layne's intensity gave me goosebumps, and my jaw was on the floor. I don't think anyone aside from Janis Joplin put as much raw emotion into singing as Layne did.

Love how you move with him. Great reaction ❤

When William Duvall auditioned to replace Layne in Alice in Chains, he chose this song. Bold choice!

@jimzsblue

23 күн бұрын

Jerry was doing a lot of unannounced shows in LA some time after Layne's passing, and William's previous band, Comes With The Fall, was often the opening act. (We're talking some shows with a few hundred people, if that.) So I'd heard William a fair amount, and when he was announced as the lead singer, I was skeptical. Bleed The Freak was the test for me. And not long after, I heard him do it, and nail it. (Man, I still look back fondly on that time.)

Layne was brilliant. Power, emotion, control, amazing sense of melody and harmony. Never be another. Please enjoy what he left us.

It would've been so nice to watch him get older, get clean, and have that cool middle aged mature voice. Almost like chris cornell or something. Rip to both. 😢

This song is deep... The meaning will make you weep.

There are many reasons I enjoy your videos. For one, many of the videos you analyze are songs by bands I love. This song is a perfect example. There is also your respect for the artists. And since I am not a trained musician or singer, listening to your analysis of the video is interesting as I gain insight into what is required to produce this music I love so much. But, the utter highlight is seeing you watch a video and truly feeling and becoming engrossed by the passion and emotion that some of these singers/artists put into their songs. Layne poured his heart and soul into his songs, his singing. And watching your facial expresses as you tune into those feeling, seeing your empathy is amazing. Why? Because I can empathize with you as I went through the same thing listening to Alice In Chains, Rush, Triumph, etc.... I especially love it when you are so engrossed that you lose yourself in the song and forget that you are supposed to be analyzing it. To me, that speaks volumes about how much the performance has captivated you. Keep up the AMAZING videos!

YES! FINALLY! More Alice in Chains, please. Bleed The Freak and Man In The Box should be next.

@DaveMacDonald-if6sm

17 күн бұрын

Even their their 19 80s glam stuff. AiC

At his peak, his voice was incomparable to anyone else. Funny thing is his voice was always the best

Layne is and I’m guessing will always be my favorite rock vocalist. He is in my top five for all genres. His emotional delivery is unrivaled and his dynamic rage is astounding.

Pure legend. Layne will be even more highly regarded in 100 years. Irreplaceable voice…

@janhojnik3561

16 күн бұрын

With how this next generation’s taste of music is, im afraid that most of these beautiful songs will be forgotten.

So happy that you finally did this one. Love your reactions and analysis!

It's not about technique or training with Layne......it's about passion. One of a kind vocalist, gone too soon.

Bleed the Freak from that gig is also great.

The heavy metal roots of this famous 90's grunge band is apparent here. Spot on vocal analysis as always Bethany. 🎤

Welcome to greatness! The music industry got robbed of this vocal genius far too soon! RIP Layne.

"Wake Up" - Mad Season

@jasonranone5008

12 күн бұрын

Live at the Moore….outstanding.

Such a powerful performance. Layne's vocals of course, but Cantrell's playing and solo are also fantastic.

Rest In Power Layne🔥I hope you finally found peace brother. Missed beyond forever

I don't know if its true, but I've heard it said that Layne Staley had a wider range than Mariah Carey, because he was able to hit quite low notes as well as his signature high ones.

Love this one. Have all three albums (on both cassette and CD) and the Unplugged one too. The ending is pretty much the same on the studio version...but "Live" feels so much better when hearing. A couple of more great Layne songs (both by Mad Season) are: River of Deceit __ Wake Up. Studio versions or "live at the Moore"...either or.

@Ta2dlam

24 күн бұрын

Wake Up is one of my favorite Layne performances.

@SlitherWhisp

23 күн бұрын

River Of Deceit plays regularly in my house, my truck, at work… such an amazing song.

@Roh_Echt

23 күн бұрын

@@SlitherWhisp Same here.

This performance was on auto-play in every Guitar Center on the planet from 2000 on. Whenever I bought anything, there they were. Thats how important it is. Layne was so above the game.

I really truly appreciate you stopping the video minimal times. His voice was so powerful and is such a vibration through your soul and its so nice to see review videos where that space is provided for more than 15 seconds before stopping to comment, etc.

kzread.info/dash/bejne/om17o6d_hMi9m9I.htmlsi=VM_pHuap0m_klgKl *Junkhead* by *Alice in Chains* LIVE is linked above. This is one of Layne's best archived performances.

Prime Layne. This was very true to the album. They sounded that good.

“This next song is about pain” aka every single Alice In Chains song.

Omg omg omg !! Have been waiting on this and a revisit to the unplugged album , thank you so much and keep em coming ! ♥️

A little off topic, but Bethany’s natural beauty transcends her insightful analysis. Great song and video!

The most powerful voice in rock ever. So says his contemporaries. Research that tidbit.

To see the difference between this and the unplugged session only 6 years later is truly sad. Its such a short time for the kind of pain and damage he endured. It's an absolute tragedy to have lost his unique talent at such a young age. RIP to THE greatest vocalist of the 90's, hands down.

I can’t wait to watch your reaction to this ❤️

This is peak Layne! Love this performance, it optimizes Layne’s greatness

Ooh, I had to watch this one! I can tell you before watching this is one of the most dominant displays of live vocal talent in rock you will ever see! Have fun

Just made my day with this one. ❤

Since I've found your channel I've been waiting for your reaction to this particular song/performance. Bums me out when people react to the Unplugged songs, especially as an introduction to the band, since Layne was nowhere near the level he was at during this show. Keep up the great work!

btw, love that you're embracing the grey hair! it's an attractive power move IMO

One of the greatest to ever do it. RIP Layne 😭

"ooo golly" lol you are exactly right

This live performance is my favorite, it sounds better than the album version. Unbelievably amazing.

The greatest live performance caught on tape!! How in the world they are not in the hall of fame by now is just a musical injustice

Dope choice. Subbed. More!

R.i.p😭 LS,,, We miss you brother. R.I.P Mike✌️

Layne. That’s all that needs to be said.

Layne!!! Love

RIP Layne. You are missed.

Ah man always love seeing people reacting to this, laynes voice on the "I'm the only one, and dying to leave" absolute perfection

Great reaction Bethany. You were feeling this one. Layne had such a great voice and Alice in Chains as a group complimented each other very well.

Unreal performance.

“Sinister” Good word. I think that’s what he was going for. Great reaction

Layne at his very best in my opinion!

And the feeling of calmness during the storm is exactly the mood I was searching for today, it upset the day Kirk Cobain died, I cried the day Lane died! R.I.P.

@rexrocker1268

17 күн бұрын

It was upsetting. I also felt awful when Dimebag was murdered. That lunatic shot several people that night. He wasn’t supposed to have access to a gun his stupid mother knew he was nuts and bought him a weapon as a gift.

@cfhfan2000

16 күн бұрын

Cried the day Layne died, but can’t spell his name correctly?! Same with Kurt?! I hate fake people

@jeffwhite1943

16 күн бұрын

@@cfhfan2000 yeah damn autocorrect I seen it soon as I posted it, but thanks for pointing it out much appreciated, and don't hate anything, just don't give a damn what you think especially what you hate but if you going to hate on someone it might as well be me saves someone the misfortune of listening to your shit so throw it on hero. You're sure not bothering me, you probably wasn't even born yet poser. Did you ever see them live? Either of them? Loser.

And there's the goosebumps ❤️

Layne easily draws you into his world and plucks at every soul-string on your body…..sometimes his rips them right out. His talent was far beyond what he was given credit for at that time. It makes me happy that ppl are still learning about him & his craft and are appreciating him in the manner that he deserves. He could swoon you with his gentleness and the next word, blow your doors off with his powerful, gritty delivery. @13:20 how he pushes put the yea-ah…even quivering at the end & puts his head down, you know THAT was his heart singing. Layne was in a class of his own. Jerry matches this with his sludgy riffs. He is a master at making that guitar ‘sing’. Sean & Mike perfectly round it all out. They were a young, but brilliant, group of talented fellas. Most definitely an Iconic band!!!

Yes! I recommended this and I know you’re going to love it! Can’t wait to watch it

I can't explain how happy I am that you have finally done this video (I haven't even watched it yet, I came straight to comment). Out of every performance I have watched reactions to, this performance (Layne) is in my opinion the greatest live performance. My favorite reactor doing my favorite performance! Thank you so much, you just made my day!

This has always been my favourite performance of Early Layne im very glad you watched it! - From Australia!

Best ever!!! You felt their music in a way no other band can replicate.

this man was one of if not the best singer the world has ever seen no one can come close to matching it fucking legend

One of the best and most original vocalists ever.

Excellent performance, my personal favorite.

And yes he sounded like that in concert he was the best .had it all

I haven't listened to a lot of Alice In Chains but every time I do I'm always impressed with how good they are! This performance is no different! This song showed off how great Layne Staley's vocals are! Your analysis helps to appreciate them even more! Oh, and your t-shirt is really cool too!

Layne and Chris Cornell are both once in a lifetime talents. Both top 10 rock lead vocalists of all time.

Great reaction, thank you. I always thought that the last bit was just Layne showing off, lol. An incredible singer with an incredible band.

@cherylmontgomery9753

23 күн бұрын

Jerry Cantrell brought a lot to this band. The glue of the band!

I saw them a few times before his death. He was insanely clear and consistent. We lost a legend too soon.

Another thing this song shows about Layne is his love for YEAHs in his songs. I like to think that all the YEAHs are the rock versoin of scat.

"Layne's voice was so powerful that I could hear his voice coming out from his body. Like, out of his chest"... Barrett Martin sobre Layne ❤

one of the greatest songs

One of my absolute favorite songs ever. I purposely come to these reaction videos to see if anyone will catch on to how he leans into the stand and nearly gets into the microphone itself. There were a few times I seen you light up at those moments and hoped you were going to say something. Your reactions were great, nonetheless… 👏🏼 Bravo

I'm so happy that there are still people who listen to real music, layne right here was at his best. Live at the moore is the greatest vocal recording because the audio quality is very good. But in my opinion live at dallas 1990 was the one where layne was at his vocal peak. The audio quality is shit but if you just concentrate on his vocals you will realize that he was other worldly. Layne Staley forever ❤

It's very close to the studio recording, I'm glad you reacted to it.

Layne really was amazing with what he could do

First! Love your channel! ❤

That brings back so much, I remember 12-13 years old going everywhere with my walkman jamming to Alice in chains albums over and over again all the time, getting in trouble in school jamming out to this wow I forgot all about that, old guns and roses, Megadeth, Ozzy damn I remember all over again what made me so passionate about music in the first place. Thanks Vocalist you done it again I really needed that bit if inspiration today much appreciated, funny the unexpected places like can take you to find serenity isn't it lol. Hope everyone has a wonderful day, something about is calmness with his intensity that always inspired me it's like calm during the storm or something, whatever it was he was the master of it.

Loving your channel, hearing the technical side of singing/vocals is very interesting. Also watching you listen to music in a completely different way than we do is very cool. I am wondering if after hearing a song, do you read up on any of the singers past or current history. Many of the singers you listen to have very sorted pasts or their current life (or no life). Some of the most powerful well rounded singers have had bad upbringing or have taken their own lives. It gives a different look on their ability to communicate emotion with the pain they are going through.

Layne was an incredible vocalist. His tone is very powerful but he could be so delicate while harmonizing with Jerry Cantrell. You should check out Mike Patton from Faith No More- Ashes to Ashes is a great song to see his range.

Thank you for doing this. This is a good "alternative" to the subtle beauty/vocal harmonies of Down In A Hole (MTV UP), where it showcases Layne's unbelievable power when he was at his best. I always thought this reminded me of a 4 min song version of Romeo & Juliet : tragic love expressed by seminal artists : Shakespeare with his poetry, Layne with his voice.

Layne, yes, does lean back when he sings -- he also leans forward -- crouches down a lot, etc. His versatility in his voice is what makes him so great. Most react to the same songs - his soft voice is also beautiful EX: song: Am I Inside , & his voice in between hard/soft.

Not only did you hear Layne's music ,you felt every word! One of the great's!!!

Layne Staley, dude had some pipes!!!!

I saw your channel did this and knew it would be fun. Love your in depth. Thanks.

Another vídeo that makes me cry!