He wrote a lot of good lyrics but in my humble opinion, these are the most beautiful he ever wrote. This song means a lot to me. Thanks Mike for bringing these brilliant musicians together 🙌

@MLHMODZ

Жыл бұрын

It’s mostly from the book the prophet by Kahlil Gibran. A good read.

It's April 5th, 2024.... 22 years ago today , Layne Staley left this world. He knew he was at the end of his life, and believed there was no turning back. He didn't want to die. He certainly didn't want to die alone, even begged the last person who saw him alive not to leave him alone. Layne's body wasn't discovered until 2 weeks after he succumbed to a speedball overdose, and it was his own mother who found him. May he have finally found the peace he couldn't find while alive. [..... your voice still echoes, Layne 🎶]

@MJJYANA

7 күн бұрын

🫶

This is gold.

@xoenigma4837

5 жыл бұрын

Due_ SoLiD GoLD!! 🔶✨🔸✨🔶

@bigsky3072

3 жыл бұрын

At the 40 second mark u can see the hurt.. the saddness.. the sorrow. Begging for his addiction not to drive him into the ground.. damnit Layne! I wish i could of rescued u..

@thechosen1724

3 жыл бұрын

Most definitely

@carvajo14

3 жыл бұрын

Pure gold

@alu.304

2 жыл бұрын

Platinum, actually 👍💪🏻

Honestly have to say one of the best songs ever written and recorded this song makes me homesick to a place that doesn't seem to exist #rip #Layne and John#Mad#Season

@justinb954

5 жыл бұрын

Sean Knox and Mike Starr

@kevinwhiting8391

5 жыл бұрын

Deep man

@jwhicks8248

4 жыл бұрын

"This song makes me homesick for a place that doesn't seem to exist." Wow. Well done. I feel the same.

@davez71chevy72

4 жыл бұрын

I feel ya! Sure does to me as well..

@MzuMzu-nx1em

4 жыл бұрын

Warm feeling of sadness

You don’t listen to Layne, you download him into every cell of your body where he exists in your mind and spirit forever.

@4Ever4Track

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly.

@emmastarr3755

4 ай бұрын

Omg I'm.crting so hard this is so true

Miss him so much and never met him. Seeing him here, he is not beyond the point of recovery. It’s the turning point just before he cannot be helped. In only a year, he was almost gone. He warms my heart with his voice, brings tears to my eyes, makes me miss my childhood and the simpler life we had. I love this song. It’s my favorite song in the world.

One of the best voices in music history. This is one of his best performances during his descent

@TheStepmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

IKR, probably the best in rock history

@Remykapel

Жыл бұрын

@@TheStepmonkey To many. To many sad tragic tales on this rock. The lies greed and slight of hand world does something to us all. RIP to the ones that help us get through it. Or help us grow. Rad energy ang hugz to you all🤙

@northmanlogging2769

11 ай бұрын

descent? they were all fresh out of rehab at this point and very much sober.

@ErwinUbachs

10 ай бұрын

​@northmanlogging2769 Layne was high during this gig,.

@Remykapel

10 ай бұрын

who cares..enjoy@@ErwinUbachs

Layne is really the best singer ever. This tender, gentle voice here is so warm and full. In contrast to his beast mode stuff, which is equally amazing. And the lyrics. Calming. Heavy heart. What an incredible human. Rest in power, dude. Wow.

Layne was very nervous during this show. He kept saying , "I hope I don't f-uck this up." He was absolutely brilliant. I miss you so much Layne. Rest in Peace forever brother.

@bigdawg6308

Жыл бұрын

@John Wright you sound as smacked out of your mind as Layne was

@kellyanne9354

Жыл бұрын

​​@@bigdawg6308 lmfao my thoughts exactly. I'm sure Layne has paid more than enough dues to "Gadre ÈL". I'm sure his spot has been safely secured time ago.

He sang like on album... damn.

The pain in his face and voice. It’s almost too much to witness

@Broteinn

5 ай бұрын

It brings on the waterworks for sure.

Haunting. Sober since 2009 and still remember the pain.

@ScottAnd

4 жыл бұрын

Congrats Brother. Keep it and spread the word..

@shanerobinson3455

5 ай бұрын

Sober since 2010 brother❤

I love this video!!! It shows his face and expressions so clear!!! One of my favs!!!!

@kevinwhiting8391

5 жыл бұрын

Speedball in here boy n hard...

@hellomynameisdoom8208

4 жыл бұрын

He looks content and fully aware

@michaelclark2637

4 жыл бұрын

He hi asf but he is beautiful regardless absolutely genuis

@julokendo217

3 жыл бұрын

He was so suffering..that’s terrible. Poor Layne. Poor dear Layne...

@bigsky3072

3 жыл бұрын

Look at the 40 second mark.. his face.. so sad.. full of sorrow.. wanting someone to help him.. but he was so far gone.. damn Layne!! I wish so bad i could of helped u!!!

Listening Layne voice is one of the things that keeps me alive!

@Sussypx9798yt

5 жыл бұрын

Vinyl Diary666 same. 100% same!

@chhungteinternationalazl8333

5 жыл бұрын

Same here ❣️

It sucks to be a 90s baby and fall in love with his vocals all to have this beautiful angel die because he was too far down. I know this is selfish, but it's not fair. Everytime I watch this I cry. You can hear his story in his voice.

I am sooooo GLAD THAT THEY CAPTURED THIS MOMENT IN TIME JUST INSANE ❤❤❤

Thank you Layne. Your voice was amazing. I pray you, Demri and Sadie have found peace together forever. I have and will never stop listening to your voice and your music since day one in 1990. TY

This man needs to just be crowned king.....of everything...

@judysmith3249

3 жыл бұрын

Jesus Christ is King of kings. 👑 of everything!

@k_ir3868

Жыл бұрын

Real kings don't need to get crowned.

@brianjosey9570

3 ай бұрын

Its never been brought up to my knowledge but i have to wonder if he took hisself out on purpose! He had done a shot already and was clutching a loaded syringe full ready to go again! He was in pain and i to have known that pain and wanted to finally go and be free from it all but im here and clean with almost 8 years under my belt

This man sings his heart out so beautifully

Special people who make our lives so rich don't get to enjoy the long journey that we take for granted.

@chhungteinternationalazl8333

4 жыл бұрын

Well Said Bro🥰

@onemuckypup9823

4 жыл бұрын

If only they could find a way out of their pain and heal their hearts …………..

@paulph12002

4 жыл бұрын

Lisa, more than anything I wish that Layne could have found a way out of the agony of his addiction and healed his heart. I only hope that he is at peace wherever he is now, he will always be much missed.

@judysmith3249

3 жыл бұрын

@@paulph12002 Layne is in heaven or hell. There's only two places you will go. If Jesus Christ is your Lord and Saviour you go to heaven. If Jesus Christ is not your Lord and Saviour you go to hell.

@paularanzoni1527

3 ай бұрын

Amen❤

Layne is very present in this video - his eyes are open, he is looking around and not hanging onto the microphone stand for dear life. Love it! In a lot of other videos his eyes are closed for the whole song, he is clutching the microphone stand for support and his voice lacks strength - he looks so sick. Hoping that this gentle guy has found peace and solace.

@withmygoodeyeclosed

5 жыл бұрын

I think i read somewhere that there was a period during Mad Season where he was fully clean, so that might explain it. I agree, he looks good here.

@onemuckypup9823

5 жыл бұрын

You're probably right. The idea behind getting Layne into the band was to give him the opportunity to play in a sober environment. Mike McCready spoke about it with Barrett Martin. They also gave other musicians the same opportunity. John Baker Saunders also played with them at the same time as Layne - he also passed away. @@withmygoodeyeclosed

@silverwheel

5 жыл бұрын

His weight looks a little better and his hair is up - I know that sounds like a tiny thing but once he started using again he started to inject on his forehead because he was so hard pressed for good veins, and after this he almost always had his hair down to cover it, kind of like how he always wore fingerless black gloves from this time period onward to cover up the marks on his knuckles. There's such a huge difference between how he looks here and how he'd look in the videos from the self-titled album, let alone how he looked on Unplugged. This was probably the last chance for him to get clean and make it out healthy - once he started using again this time, the bottom fell out for his body very, very fast.

@onemuckypup9823

5 жыл бұрын

It's horrific to think about what he went through with his addiction - such an incredibly sad end for such a talented guy. At least he is at peace now. @@silverwheel

@deepbluesong5067

5 жыл бұрын

No matter how ill he was, he never lost his voice's ability to express his pain. We miss you. Rest easy

This song is Layne's Swan song. It is magical, beautiful and deeply melancholy. Why do you suppose he keeps repeating 'down oh down' and 'your/our pain is self chosen'? It's a cautionary tale of losing yourself, that he tells so we don't follow him down that same river.....bless him.

This is what real music sounds like. Thank you for posting. Layne is a true legend. RIP you beautiful soul.

"Your pain is self chosen Don't let yourself get trapped in your own misery" Layne staley.

@tijuanaiguana190

5 жыл бұрын

It's actually a quote from a book called the prophet

@silentfog5173

3 жыл бұрын

@@tijuanaiguana190 great book , read it in Altay Mountains)

@judysmith3249

3 жыл бұрын

@@tijuanaiguana190 It's at least that's what the prophets say . Layne Staley

The song I was waitin for Layne looks so real here. His voice is amazing too.

@ryano460

3 жыл бұрын

So beautiful to see him performing it live with his facial expressions so clear. The pain in his eyes is so heavy and beautiful

I’m always amazed at how great his voice was.

time for netflix documentary about this band, its overdue

@trentonwalker8602

4 жыл бұрын

Or about Alice..

@kowoh

4 жыл бұрын

Lane tried to get sober and other members of AIC were still using , kinda too sad for a documentary

@matthewdubay1180

4 жыл бұрын

Why would Netflix have a documentary about mad season?

@sabraunstein

4 жыл бұрын

Matthew DuBay be positive. Man it would be nice.

@ThatRemasterGuy

4 жыл бұрын

@@sabraunstein true. even about layne's life would be great by itself. alice in chains, childhood and mad season. i dont have netflix but would gladly pay the monthly subscribion fee for it.

Every time I hear him live , I can't believe how good he is. His voice is amazing. He still surprises me.

@autumnelizabeth311

Жыл бұрын

It gives me chills, & to sing like that with a cig in hand LOL

An entire movement, a moment in History, from Seattle comes to perfect expression here. Poetry. Tragedy. Beauty. Music. Heroes.

I tend to cry every single time I listen to Layne sing it !! Fantastical Beautiful! ☮️💜

@rearufus2417

Жыл бұрын

I cried most of the time as well. As this time

Look he's eyes, the way he see the people, in that moment he know everything.

@ryano460

3 жыл бұрын

Could you explain further what you mean? I find it interesting

@prabathwijesinghe7379

2 жыл бұрын

@@ryano460 Layne is present, which is rare coz he used to be gone in his mind most of the time.

I love that it shows his face, his expression are clear, I really like this video one my favs! Rest In Peace sweet Layne 🎤💐💐❤💋

Layne is Stellar!!! but Mike McCreadys playing is FLAWLESS!!! Outstanding!!!

This song keeps getting sadder and sadder because layne is gone and we have to live knowing that

Ever wondered how it looks like when a dead guy sings at his own funeral?.. your watching it.. this guy knew he didn't have much time left but seemed like he wanted something to remember.. he's far from sober but is in the moment!! Best video ever!! Forever missed!! 😔😪😭

My favorite frontman ever. Without the shades you can see how sad he is. Damn man

I'm currently struggling with suicidal thoughts & I can't describe how much this song soothes my pain. I'm grateful that someone managed to put all the pain in words & sound. It's cathartic.

@waelesmair6250

4 жыл бұрын

I wish you all the best, you'll pull through this.

@pollyviolet7878

4 жыл бұрын

@@waelesmair6250 Thank you. Music gives me incredible comfort.

@jimday8426

3 жыл бұрын

How are feeling today Polly Violet?

@pollyviolet7878

3 жыл бұрын

@@jimday8426 Thank you for asking! Hopefully you're ready for a longish reply because oh boy, have I got a story for you. Believe it or not, I completely forgot that I wrote this comment. Things have changed so much since then. Nine months ago I went through one of the darkest periods of my life, I was contemplating, as Stephen Fry nicely put it, a futureless future. Unemployed, mental health issues, living in a country that chases away its young people, and on top of that the relationship that was my only hope started to fall apart due to some real difficulties that became insurmountable. I was grieving a life that never existed, a could have been life. Now, are you ready for this? It gets really tense. Somewhere around the time I realized that my relationship had no future I get a message from a person I haven't heard from in ages, but who I've known for a decade & who was at one point very close & dear to me. For some reason we lost touch, probably because we were both young & didn't really know what we wanted. So we started talking again, he's always the one who initiates these conversations. Then he says, We should rent something together, meaning that I have to move from one city to another, leave my family & friends and move to a completely unfamiliar place. He was persistent, but not pushy. Eventually, I said yes. It's been almost three months since we've moved in together & I can honestly say that I often think to myself, I'm glad I didn't kill myself when I wanted to. To anyone who is going through this: You are not alone & please stick around for a bit.

@jimday8426

3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful news! I have a great life, family and friends, but occasionally my mind will go down a dark route. I have a wonderful support system and I'm pleased to hear that you do too. We will spread the good news that when you are feeling depressed, you are not alone. Thanks for the uplifting story!

He is so talented, his voice is so amazing and it looks effortless for him. What a god given talent. Layne is sorely missed.

@patcola7335

Жыл бұрын

@John Wright We either turn to Jesus in this life to be saved or we die unrepentant and face eternal separation in outer darkness. There is no use in praying for Layne anymore. Hebrews 9:27 [27]And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:

Was going to ask if this was real live audio, until I heard the audience. Absolutely incredible performance. Beautiful video of Layne singing this song.

Layne, come te nessuno mai ❤

@carmelovalenti4718

3 ай бұрын

Legend

This song always brings a tear to my eye..for a multitude of reasons. RIP Layne.

I love the instrumentation on this, it's all clean and it's simple and just wonderful. Layne of course, is perfection here, that dude was and still is legend.

No auto tuner or hiding behind a studio...pure god given talent

@phalxor

Жыл бұрын

i bet you comment on other videos like "no cellphones just everyone vibing in the moment"

@SludgeMan90

10 ай бұрын

@@phalxorI bet I can find your mom on my cellphone in less then 30 seconds on some certain entertainment sites.

@smot2006

9 ай бұрын

Yep. I think Layne is even better live than on albums. He was such an incredible singer. So much talent.

Saw this song performed live at the TOTD show in Seattle, only it was a different tragic figure singing the lead. This song is so dark and foreboding; and so beautiful...

Such a beautiful person, voice, and soul. I hope you found your peace Layne, RIP.

@FireoftheGreeks

2 жыл бұрын

@John Wright yeah that will fix everything. Like the war in Russia. Covid. Aids. Cancer. Murder. Rape.

@kai326

2 жыл бұрын

@John Wright his eternity is secured as long as people remember him and we have his music.

Now I can grow a beautiful shell for all to see...😢

He looks and sounds great here compared to about a year later when AIC did the unplugged concert, both this concert and unplugged were epic!!! Miss you Layne you’ve helped me in life more then you’ll ever know!

Layne so powerful live ! One of a kind voice.

Wow. So good. Born 67 and in my prime in the 90s. Miss those days but feel blessed to have experienced it. Had a blast !

@bigsky3072

3 жыл бұрын

I was born in '68, i thought the 70's were great, but i had a great time in the 90's too..

@ryano460

3 жыл бұрын

I was unfortunately born in '93 and don't feel at home in this era at all. It is eating me up inside. I wish I was born around your date of birth to have experienced that era full of great music, artists and meaning. These modern-tech days are bullshit.

@bigsky3072

2 жыл бұрын

Have u ever noticed? Almost all the grunge bands from Seattle.. they are all older generation Xer's. Born from 1964 to 68. Virtually all of them.

He sounds so good here. Just unbelievable live voice.

You can see the defeat and sadness in his eyes. Man I love layne. RIP

I miss this man every day of my life. His voice moved mountains

Layne is like the wind blows where it wants and you hear its sound but you dont know where it comes from or where it goes

Brings on a lot of emotions for me.

The best

He was beautiful, inside and out. One of a kind. RIP Layne

Most emotional and honest man that ever walk and sing the earth

Thank you so freaking much for uploading these never seen videos of Mad Season. This is The greatest resurrection next to Jesus Christ for me...This generation needs to get to know Mad Season. This IS music at is finest.

@kevinwhiting8391

5 жыл бұрын

It's above all other albums of the time... Pun intended

@deepbluesong5067

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@kevinwhiting8391

5 жыл бұрын

I can listen to Layne and Jerry harmonize every day n never tire of it... Last action hero was a shitty movie with a killer soundtrack with what the hell have I a lil bitter n fear the voices I think... Jerry wanted to keep going on with Alice in Chains and some of the songs on his solo shit I can hear Layne singing the parts... No excuses is awesome harmonizing..

@davez71chevy72

4 жыл бұрын

This video and others are on the deluxe version of Above. The package has the 12 song version of Above, a CD of the Live at The Moore show, and a DVD of the Moore show with other video gems.

@dan8ball22

3 жыл бұрын

@@kevinwhiting8391 I particularly liked when they performed Brother in the unplugged when it comes to harmonizing. Really great musicians, I don't know what happened in Seattle around the 80' and 90' but it "pumped out" a lot of great musicians and I'm sure glad for it!

One of the best albums of all time.

Simplemente magnifico... Layne te amamos

Real, pure, beautiful music! Layne your always in my heart

95 was right around the time I "got turned on to" grunge music. Kurt had passed, but I bought a shirt with his face on it. I was a sophomore. It kind of changed my friend group... from the "hicks" and cowboys and many years of mostly country music and popular radio. Grunge won my heart ❤

@Keirfey

2 жыл бұрын

I still have a vintage shirt from Alice in Chains... probably from the Spencer's in our mall. It's the dark blue one with the noosed teddybear. It even survived a house fire in 2013 ❤

Mike McfuckinCready, you're a genius.

He looks so thin and sad...it hurts my heart...RIP Layne...you are still missed

@kevinwhiting8391

5 жыл бұрын

He was not well

@Stuke51

5 жыл бұрын

1994 was when his habits really spiraled out of control. Listen to his voice the year before and it sounds drastically different.

@jeffreytagliareni5291

4 жыл бұрын

"Drugs worked for me for years." Layne in 1996. Take that any way you want.

@hellomynameisdoom8208

4 жыл бұрын

@@jeffreytagliareni5291 dude that's how it goes for any human . They work for awhile then they dont then you need it to survive then it consumes you.

@soldaccount2022

3 жыл бұрын

@@hellomynameisdoom8208 yeah like the whole dirt album talked about how great the were then transitioned to how shitty they were

God....that voice

R.I.P John Baker Saunders. Your tone will always be missed.

@arthurmurfitt7698

Ай бұрын

amen

@melissacarlucci2365

Ай бұрын

❤

He was beautiful, inside and out. He seemed happier before Demri died. One of a kind. RIP Layne

we can find the exit of the depression. I'm crazy? I'm a sinner who needs a hug, the hug of our tenderly God

One of the best song and band in history!!! I heard Mad Season from lot of years ago and always back to this album. Layne and Mike the best combo ever👍🏻👌🏻

Best God given voice EVER....period.

..last concert i saw. early 90s in knoxville tenn..hadnt been to a live show since. rip layne.

True words of wisdom. Our pain is self chosen. The choice is yours.

What a voice! ❤

“My pain is self-chosen At least, so the prophet says I could either burn Or cut off my pride and buy some time A head full of lies is the weight, tied to my waist The river of deceit pulls down, oh oh The only direction we flow is down Down, oh down Down, oh down Down, oh down Down, oh down My pain is self-chosen At least I believe it to be I could either drown Or pull off my skin and swim to shore Now I can grow a beautiful shell for all to see The river of deceit pulls down, yeah The only direction we flow is down Down, oh down Down, oh down Down, oh down Down, oh down The pain is self-chosen, yeah Our pain is self-chosen Down, oh down Down, oh down Down, oh down Down, oh down”

I saw Layne in a three piece suit at the start of their set on Lollapolooza in 93 and it was like 95 degrees that day! Needless to say he took the jacket tie vest and shirt off after playing Would the first song to start the show! Very charismatic singer and great stage presence! His voice very unique and an unbelievable range! RIP Layne!

Cantores como o Layne fazem uma falta gigante neste mundo.

@melissanogueira7962

Жыл бұрын

Concordo plenamente .... inteligente , sensível inclusive por isso as coisas ao redor afetam pessoas assim , tenho uma admiração eterna e gratidão por deixar esse legado que pra mim faz muita diferença na minha vida pessoal . Layne eterno obrigado por tanto ♥️♥️

love & respect forever!

It's amazing how intimate and touching Mad Season's songs are for a group that would only produce one album. The guys in the grunge movement were pure magic

@theDiReW0lf

Жыл бұрын

It blows my mind. I slept on this album for the longest and it’s like hearing Dark Side of the Moon for the first time.

Wow he’s so awesome no one like him love you Layne 💋💋💋💋

This song captures all 90s memories and emotions to the fullest long live Staley my brother my hearts always aches for ya my dude

Layne sounds fantastic! Great video because it's probably the clearest, providing evidence of a great singer ravaged by his own personal battle with addiction. Priceless video.

Rest in peace legend 🖤🖤🖤

His voice radiates and hits home

Freaking Epic!!!!

Layne looked a little intense when he was sober. Despite all his work with AIC, I believe Mad Season is where Layne really expressed how he was feeling with tracks like this, above, I don't know anything, alone, etc. Thanks for all the good music. Best voice in all of rock!

He was BEAUTIFUL.

you can tell by his face the whole song how much he's feeling the lyrics and the music

GOLD

Wow... What a gift... Thanks for sharing! 👊🍻

Why have i never watched this live preformence of the song its by far the best one of this song and great sound quilty.

Now this makes my teary eyed miss u bro r.i.p. God damn drugs

So, so beautiful....Layne's voice is perfect

One of the greatest. RIP Layne!

This album was a work of pure genius but I’m glad it is still traveling through the universe!🕷❤️❤️‍🔥

I absolutely adore mikes guitar tone and his style of playing. also the recording is crystal clear ..... this is ace

Layne was a pure rock star. Almost the absolute perfect rock star.

My favorite song! Thank you Mad Love..thank you Layne..Rest in Paradise! 🧚

Love this song and Layne sounds amazing. I miss him so much it hurts my heart

@bigsky3072

Жыл бұрын

U know.. it hurts me too. There are a lot of musicians who have died young, but they did not seem to suffer like Layne did. That's why it hurts so bad i think. He suffered for 10 years. The others just had a great time then just plopped over. I think that's why so many people say that his death was so different and hurt so bad. I'm a tough guy. But whenever i hear this song, i have to make sure no one is around and i go to my bedroom and listen to it in private because it hurts too bad..

@amandaguest7742

Жыл бұрын

@@bigsky3072 yeh ur right. Way he suffered and way he died was so terrible and really breaks my heart. I still tear up whenever I watch his videos and interviews. Wish things could have been different for him. But addiction is hard to beat

Beautiful! This performance a prime example of how each individual on stage serve the music. Hang in there whoever got a weight tied to their waist.

How can he sing so gently but still sound powerful?! Just how?!