Layne Staley was one of the greatest vocalists in rock history and his harmonies with Jerry Cantrell are legendary.

@theviolentbreed9463

2 жыл бұрын

Those 4th and 5th’s harmonies are what make them sound so haunting.

@quinny6920

2 жыл бұрын

AGREE!!

@bubbarocksalll

2 жыл бұрын

And his ability to hit those notes looks like it takes him no effort at all. Chris Cornell is another.

@boblozaintherealworld3577

2 жыл бұрын

RIP Layne Staley.

@franciscoramirez4179

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! 👌

It begins with the song "Would?". It ends when the song does. So deep.

@CryssLuvsMuzik

2 жыл бұрын

Yasssss!

@JustDavidK

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, yes, YES!!!!

Layne’s voice was so powerful, haunting, gritty and yet bluesy-chills every time I hear him!

@NondescriptMammal

2 жыл бұрын

Hearing him sing "Shove my nose in spit" just makes me sad.

The guitar player Jerry Cantrell voice matches Layne's so perfectly. I couldn't think of a more perfect vocal duo

RIP Layne Staley - one of the greatest voices ever. The song is about how our perception of world events is shaped by how it is portrayed on TV - "The Man in the Box".

@MaryDavidson911

2 жыл бұрын

I think it’s about big farm animal cruelty.

@Blackmjc

2 жыл бұрын

@@MaryDavidson911 its not, Layne said it was about censorship but was also high when writing it lol the farm animals in the video are probably a metaphor for being caged and used as record labels do to artists.

@LuisLuigiLouis

Жыл бұрын

@@Blackmjc you are true, but y je another person too, the song have many meanings, when Layne dinner with discography producers, they talk to him about why they were vegetarian, about macro farm, so, Layne used that symbolism also for the song, that’s why they included animals confined to the farm. Also, when he sing about Jesus and the Jerry sing the opposite, is about drugs, Layne wrote this song very stoned, and he has a drug problem, RIP.

The most powerful voice in the history of rock. Absolutely gutted when he died. He was beyond amazing.

@danabomb100

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! There is/has never been anyone like him. Dude was unique-one of a kind-gift to rock!

@realfoodrefrigerator9338

2 жыл бұрын

@@danabomb100 Chris Cornell was neck in neck wit him though!

@sadcontrol

2 жыл бұрын

Dio and Delp

@RichM0410

2 жыл бұрын

The pain and thoughts never go completely away. What a shame😓

@CD-so7qu

2 жыл бұрын

@@realfoodrefrigerator9338 NOT..FVCKING..CLOSE.. ..EDIT..NO ONE.. ABSOLUTELY..NO..ONE..IS ON THE SAME PLANET.. WITH..LAYNE..ALICE..IN.. CHAINS..NO ONE..NO FVCKING 1..NOT..nirvana.. NOT..soundgarden..NOT pearl jam..NOT tool..NO ONE..THEY ARE JUST NOT THERE..THEY ARE JUST NOT THERE.. ALICE IN CHAINS.. LAYNE.. MUSIC.. LYRICALLY..LYRICS..ARE UNTOUCHABLE..

Layne's voice was heartbreakingly amazing. Such a horrid loss to the music world. Tortured soul... addiction is a nasty beast to try and beat. RIPLayne

In 2019 my husband suffered a massive stroke, and now I’m his caregiver, now that he is home, he is discovering music too. I show him all kinds of groups from the 50’s-1990’s. He actually likes run dmc, so that rap music he likes. My husband loves watching Ambers reactions. He says she is so genuine. Thank you for making a 67 year old happy

@nessaseetah1805

2 жыл бұрын

God be with and bless you and your dear husband. ♡

@marshalmichelney-bc8qn

Жыл бұрын

That’s so sweet. My health has also failed, I’m 45 now. And my wife takes care of me also. We as men cannot tell you how much we adore and love you women for taking care of us and loving us. It means the world. I can tell you that your husband loves and appreciates all that you do, but he probably adores the time you both spend just listening to music and finding new music. Bless you and your husband 👍🏼✌🏻

@DarlaKroupa

3 ай бұрын

How sweet!! Music to me is a healer!!! And yes, Amber is a one of a kind! They are a beautiful couple!

Rooster is an awesome song by Alice in Chains. If I remember correctly, it's about his dad in Vietnam. Amber seems surprised to like Alt Rock/Grunge! LOL! Alt Rock has so many sub-genres, it's my favourite, along with Indie Rock. So much for you guys to explore in this genre, all from the 90s onward. :)

@jenniferrafferty5905

2 жыл бұрын

Agree 👍 💯

@collettedobrocke5585

2 жыл бұрын

I agree.. Awesome group

@plow76

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, about the guitarist's father. Rooster refers to the eagle on US uniforms.

@256darrell

2 жыл бұрын

I completely agree..

@kenengland3700

2 жыл бұрын

Jerry Cantrell's father. Rooster was his nick name in Nam.

'Would' is my vote for the next Alice In Chains song.

"Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine called him “an amazingly talented singer” who sang “like an angry angel.” " I think this is the best description of his singing almost super natural

@AMediumSizedKodiak

4 ай бұрын

Singing voice of “an angry angel” is literally the best description for him I have ever heard

Layne Staley had a 4 octave vocal range. Incredible artist. Chris Cornell (Audioslave/Soundgarden) was another of this genre with an astounding range.

Their “slow” stuff is amazing too! Need to listen to “Nutshell” from Mtv unplugged and “Don’t follow”… Layne was one of the most haunting voices ever. RIP

@TrashWerewolf

2 жыл бұрын

Literally ANYTHING from the Unplugged album is AMAZING!!! So sad to think that we would loose Layne not too long after that was recorded....RIP.

@brianowens8198

2 жыл бұрын

"heaven beside you" another forgotten classic!

@rifki9055

2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't recommend the Unplugged! It's when LAYNE was near death!🤨

@dominrael8658

2 жыл бұрын

'dont follow' is my favortie from them, but yes the unplugged version of 'nutshell' and most of the unplugged album is frikin AMAZING. too bad 'dont follow' wasnt in that performance. anouther one to hear from unplugged is 'heaven beside you.'

@dennyspinks3582

2 жыл бұрын

Unplugged version of Down in a Hole is amazing. You want to see raw talent there it is.

The talent vocally that came out of Seattle in the early 90's was incredible Chris Cornell Layne Staley Eddie Vedder

@DeanMichaud

2 жыл бұрын

This is the right list.

@adrianbolster9951

2 жыл бұрын

Andrew Wood

@mattburks3832

2 жыл бұрын

Kevin Martin from Candlebox should definitely be on this list - they also are a Seattle band that came out at the same time.

@patricksears163

2 жыл бұрын

Ummm, Chris Cornell?

@seanwright1749

2 жыл бұрын

@@patricksears163 yes

His voice live was even more phenomenal, in my opinion. Layne had a voice to be envied. One of the great voices.

“Heaven Beside You” with Jerry Cantrell as lead singer is another AIC tune worth checking out.

@bradcampbell7377

2 жыл бұрын

Probably my least favorite AIC songs but to his their own.

@Ciclopea2

2 жыл бұрын

Love that song! but might be too mellow for a KZread reaction lol, it's great tho.

That’s the late Layne Stalely. Such a huge loss. Love AIC. He sings so good but he reminds me more of the late, great Chris Cornell from Soundgarden, Audio Slave.

Rain When I Die by Alice In Chains is a masterpiece, and a masterclass in vocals. Layne Staley absolutely shines.

"Would" is an amazing song also..Layne's vocals are killer!

Heavy on the “wah” pedal, and some palm muting. Jerry Cantrell is such greatness.

@dylandenney3980

2 жыл бұрын

And talk box

The entire unplugged live album is a masterpiece but I limit my listening of it as I got older because it’s so powerful it makes me depressed.. it’s beautiful and sad

@dusty3913

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, and my favorite album of theirs. It doesn't depresse, because I just soak up the brilliant performance. But, I do understand that response. It's very melancholy.

@ryanwoolsey6972

2 жыл бұрын

Preach my friend, can’t listen to it as much as I want to, cause I get in my feelings too much

@almoors1

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. It’s the same with the Mad Season album.

@gizzy2403

2 жыл бұрын

Well said, it's like a beautiful, melodic eulogy!

@dalriadajohannsen

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, I do the same. I haven't been able to listen to Don't Follow for several years.

Layne and kurt knew each other , layne actually passed 8 years exactly to the day of Kurt's passing. In my opinion they are the founders of the grunge sound and since they both passed the grunge era/ sound died with them. 💔

@markvanderstelt8999

2 жыл бұрын

how do you forget Chris Cornell and sound garden ?

@Envee602

2 жыл бұрын

@@markvanderstelt8999 never really got into him or his music , just didnt connect with it like others do tbh

One of the best vocalists ever.

Layne was a very special singer, you could feel his pain and emotions in his beautiful voice and connect to him, and that tone! i wish he knew how amazing he was, RIP.

You need to listen to the uncensored version. He doesn't say "shove my nose in spit". No. Just no. This is a dark song, but so thought provoking and the very epitome of grunge. "Rooster" is a must listen. Layne had a sad and all-too-typical rock-n-roll life. He flamed out fast. Blind Melon is similar "No Rain" is great, and with an equally tragically talented front man Shannon Hoon.

@jasonsabbath6996

2 жыл бұрын

In that era it was almost like I could fall in love with a band or they would lose their lead singer! AIC, Blind Melon, Nirvana, and Sublime just broke my heart! So glad their music lives on.

@johnathandavis3693

2 жыл бұрын

YES!!! FIRST thing I noticed. COMPLETELY changes the song....Isn't the world ready for that word yet? SHEESH....er, I mean SH** 😉

@m.vondrake5534

2 жыл бұрын

AiC didn't consider themselves "Grunge". It's one thing that drove the members crazy.

@Joel-hr1uw

2 жыл бұрын

RIP Shannon Hoon

@mm-ou5ux

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly!! This is what I came to comment. Try the uncensored first.

Alice in Chains was the best thing musically to come out the 90's. Their album "Dirt" is genius, every single track on it is insanely good. Highly recommend ANY track off of it.

@victorylane2377

2 жыл бұрын

'Would' is still my favorite song of all time.

@wendyorange1231

2 жыл бұрын

I love that album so much!

@SeaSnakeMusic

2 жыл бұрын

No lies detected! Perfect album

@MrBodyman5001

2 жыл бұрын

Listened to that on my discman for 24 of a 28 hour train ride home in 1993 or so

@scottsleep2442

2 жыл бұрын

Yes would is amazing. Angry chair is a great song.

You guys are troopers. To be back one day after Luca blessed us all by joining us in the world is true commitment and love of music. So, thank you. 😘

@AndrewSmith-wt2zr

2 жыл бұрын

You guys ain't remembering Luca in vitro was listening to some of the best music that ever been recorded you dig what I'm saying. This little cat is going to come out of the womb with a library in his little head and trust me as young as they are small children remember very important things such as music which is very important to an in vitro child. Mama get yourself a set of old school headphones and plays system and just kind of take it to headphones spread apart and put them on your tummy and watch his reaction!

Ah, it does my heart good to see you guys recognize true vocal talent within hard rock. Too many think it's all about yelling and screaming. Have a nice, long discovery.

Layne Staley one of the best front man voices ever

That guitar effect is made by a "wah pedal", sometimes called a "wah-wah" after the sound it makes. It's been in use since the Sixties, and Hendrix was famous for using a "Cry Baby" wah pedal. The player controls the sound with his foot.

@stevegreen5552

2 жыл бұрын

Wasn't Mick Ronson another master of the wah? You may have put your finger on why I love both Ronno's and Cantrell's raw melodic playing.

@michlkwitz

2 жыл бұрын

He's also using a talkbox on this song.

@skiavalanche

2 жыл бұрын

He used the wah pedal in the solo, but the main riff was a talk box

@chrislira3574

2 жыл бұрын

They need to do a reaction for Cream’s “White Room”- there’s some *serious* wah-wah there!

@Munkeephat

2 жыл бұрын

Yes the wah was only on the solo. The rest was the talk box

Alice in chains is my favorite group from the 90s !!!

Layne Staleys voice was truly unique! He had the ability to sing out of control and so in control at the same time. He was a genius!

Do the live version of “Love, Hate, Love” next. Just awesome.

@Go4Jeph

2 жыл бұрын

YES. The one at The Moore in SEA. That whole concert was crazy good.

@theviolentbreed9463

2 жыл бұрын

Agree, you can FEEL Layne’s pain in that song. So good

@carojayess1723

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, please!!

@evacovault2880

2 жыл бұрын

Yes please!! Live at The Moore is a MUST!

@paulcallaway71

2 жыл бұрын

RIP Layne. Yes, plz react to LOVE HATE LOVE at The Moore! You will thank everyone after. A true must listen.

Guys you have to do “Down in a Hole” Most people do the live version but either way it’s mine and many peoples favorite Alice In Chains song. When you know Laynes story…. It both impresses and breaks your heart. He was amazing.

@mikebethea7652

2 жыл бұрын

Down in a hole! I haven’t been able to figure out how many times you have to listen to it before you hate it like a lot of music but after literally listening to it forever I still can’t get enough!

@jaymzdeen

2 жыл бұрын

@@mikebethea7652 agreed. There are very few songs you don’t get completely sick of. This is one of those few for me too.

Nutshell is one of my favourites; Cantrell's solo.....love it. Basically the whole album Jar of Flies is an amazing special work of art and in my all time top 10!

@reneeg3318

2 жыл бұрын

Nutshell is a great song... I agree with you about top 10 best albums!

The effects on the guitar, and the beginning vocals are done with a "wah pedal". It opens and closes the sound of the instrument or voice using a pedal, so it can be timed exactly how you want it. Definitely a #1 tool for guitar players.

You have done 2 songs from them and I can not believe that "ROOSTER" wasn't one of them! Ya'll MUST listen to it I think it's one of their best! ROCK ON!! Jeff

Rooster is another fantastic song by them. Back in the grunge years its was all about Alice in Chains, Stone Temple Pilot, and Pearl Jam.. .give CandleBox and Live a listen as well

@robindavisduckworth8992

2 жыл бұрын

CANDLEBOX THE WHOLE ALBUM IS PERFECT!!!

@reginairvine7299

2 жыл бұрын

@@robindavisduckworth8992 absolutely agree...far behind is always gonna be my favorite though

@robindavisduckworth8992

2 жыл бұрын

@@reginairvine7299 mine too.

@headofbaphomet

2 жыл бұрын

Screaming Trees

@Metallikyle

2 жыл бұрын

Came here for Rooster.

One of the greatest bands of all time!!! First time hearing them in 91, I was immediately hooked!!

The vocal performance on the entirety of Jar of Flies. Just wow. RIP Layne

The awesome voices of grunge: Layne Staley (AIC), Chris Cornell (Soundgarden, Audioslave), Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam), Scott Weiland (Stone Temple Pilots, Velvet Revolver).

@benjandpurge

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Agreed. Agreed. Those are the best. And sadly, only one of them is alive.

@bobandlisamiller7640

2 жыл бұрын

100% spot on. The "lower register" sound they pointed out was when my ears heard Weiland coming through. "Interstate Love Song" and many others...- STP I Am The Highway - Audioslave

@mdegginger4761

2 жыл бұрын

I think the most forgotten voice of grunge is also the most prolific ...The legendary Mark Lanegan (Solo, Screaming Trees, Queens of the Stone Age, Mad Season, Gutter Twins ). Then again he was best friends with Layne, turned Kurt on to blues & david bowie, Chris Cornell produced his first solo album, Partnering with rehab buddy Mike McCready from pearl Jam for Mad Season and being saved from homelessness from Duff McKagan from guns and roses. Mark Lanegan voice is definitely one of the best from the grunge scene

@JustDavidK

2 жыл бұрын

And Kurt Cobain, of Nirvana.

@dionshare7103

2 жыл бұрын

So glad you didn't forget STP. Too many people make that mistake.

Lead singer is the late Layne Staley, guitar and vocals is Jerry Cantrell. My favorite AIC song. Try Rooster next. Jerry Cantrell wrote it for his father, a Vietnam veteran.

What you're hearing on the guitar is that it's fed through "wah" distortion. It's such a distinct sound (or maybe they're feeding it through a talk-box at points, as well; I've noticed wah and talkbox sound close to each other quite often). Jimi Hendrix is probably the prophet of "wah" in rock, because he showed what you could do with it in a way that spawned millions of imitators.

@dylandenney3980

2 жыл бұрын

The rhythm track is a talk box and the solo and other leads is a wah. Sometimes he plays it with just the wah live

Facelift is to me one of THE best debut albums ever!

The thing I love about Layne's vocal delivery in this song, is the way he drives home the high notes of the chorus. It has so much clarity, but also emotional conviction in its delivery. On a side note - congrats on the new addition to your family!

If you haven't yet, react to their song "Rooster". RIP Layne Staley!

Living threw these bands and the change in music was so AMAZING. Nirvana Pearl Jam Alice ( in Chains) changed my life.

Grunge is an interesting genre that had excellent male lead vocalists. Nearly all of them died young, too, which is sad. You should do "Spoonman" by Soundgarden.

Hey guy’s, you have a long, kick ass road ahead of you with AIC!!¡ RIP Layne and RIP Mike Star. Luv the new room guys I’m happy to be a part of your you tube family

@Annastasia666

2 жыл бұрын

Right? Was thinking the same. Talk about a rabbit hole….

@AttackChefDennis

2 жыл бұрын

How many song made the radio so as to be a popular video for them, they want lots of people to view their vids not entertain Alice heads.....

Heard this a million times and I was bobbing my head with y’all the whole time.

@hankmullins3090

2 жыл бұрын

When I hear it I automatically head bang lol

I remember first hearing this song when it premiered and being blown away. From that day on I was a true fan. My favorite band during the 90s. Epic

I saw Alice in Chains eight after I got back from the Marine Corps. I saw them in Springfield MO. They did 4 songs before leaving the stage since they were so high they could not continue. I have to say that Lane's voice is recording quality when he is live unlike a lot of artists. They are my favorite bank ever. I was so devastated when Layne Staley passed away for an heroin overdose. The world lost a great artist that day! I still love all their albums but my favorite is Jar of Flies.

RIP Layne, still breaks my heart when I listen to him.

Do "love hate love" live. The raw emotion in the vocals with Cantrell's guitar makes that song iconic IMO

The beginning of the song the guitar is played with a voice box that goes along with the guitar and voice. And the guitar is using a peddle a wag wah which adds or takes away lows and highs. Then Jerry is PALM MUTING AND MUTING THE STRINGS IN DIFFERENT INTERVALS.. to mimic the vocals.. it’s PURE GENESIS

The message of the song is the conflict of faith: the man in the box - he feels like his future is predestined. Lane sings about saving his eyes (chorus: "Can you sew them shut?"); cries out to Jesus Christ (chorus: "Deny your Maker!"); Lane: he who tries (chorus: "Will be wasted."). The struggle of humanity - and the video implies that, in the end, faith loses. Very cathartic. Lesson: regardless of the challenges put in front of us, we must always strive to become saints. Not sure that is the message Lane & Co. wanted to project in the video, but it's what I take from it. We are failed beings, but in most cases the greatest impediment to our redemption lurks within us.

@sportsmom165

2 жыл бұрын

The song is about censorship.

As a late teen-early 20s when this came out, we were blown away and mesmerized. There was nothing like them before. May Layne Staley RIP

Y'all must listen to Alice in Chains' song 'Would?'--it is simply awesome.

Layne Staley once explained the meaning of this song in an interview. It's about media censorship

I literally used to listen to this song when I was around 9 years old, and I loved it at that age and still love it at the age of 28. Layne Staley got this once lonely Creole girl from Compton CA through a lot of things and I’m so glad I know their music and grew up with it 💕. Hope you do Rooster, because that’s an amazing song as well

Layne Staley died when he was only 34. RIP to a great talent

"Got Me Wrong" would be another great Alice in Chains song to react to. It's got a nice funky rhythm to it, while maintaining the grunge sound.

My knee broken by my master"... such a masterful voice..Layne gone too soon RIP 🙏

The main sound you're hearing on the guitar is a Wah pedal. It's a guitar effect. It also sounds like a Talkbox is synced with it. It's a cool sound for sure. Congrats on the baby!

@brianpike4677

2 жыл бұрын

I’m def late to the party, but I was scrolling to see if anyone hooked em up with the answer. When I play this I use the Wah only, but it’s only cuz paying for a talk box and a mix and all that seems extreme for the few songs I like that use it.

@kylemundy8871

2 жыл бұрын

@@brianpike4677 lol I know the struggle, how many overpriced pedals is too much. In the end I sold most, but it's a path we all walk

@brianpike4677

2 жыл бұрын

@@kylemundy8871 it’s a rabbit hole for sure

So many great Alice in Chains tunes. Some of my favorites: "Again", "Angry Chair, "Would", "Sickman", "Rooster", "What the Hell Have I".

Layne Staley's voice is amazing there will never be another one like him should definitely react to love hate love live at the Moore it is a true example of not just Layne's talent but the talent of the whole band

Layne Staley's grandma was our librarian at North Mason High School in Belfair Washington state back in 1992-1994. I got to see pictures of him and his family that she showed me. I thought that was so awesome and amazing!!!!! I will never forget that!!!!

I would also recommend “Rain when I die” by AIC. I remember how mind blown 🤯 I was when I first discovered their Dirt album. I couldn’t stop listening. Great reaction guys 👍🏼👏🏼🙌🏼👋🏼💜🇨🇦

@dylandenney3980

2 жыл бұрын

Rain When I Die is awesome. Dam That River too. Most of my favorite AIC songs are the ones nobody talks about

Amber would appreciate "Down in a Hole" unplugged, live version. It's a starting point for AIC.

AIC “Down In A Hole” is 1 of their best songs that’ll hit ya.

@josephdoyle9865

2 жыл бұрын

Carried the lyrics to down in a hole in my wallet for years. 30 years and a thousand listens later it still shakes me to my core.

Guitarist is from our great state of Oklahoma which is where his dad "The Rooster" still lives. Saw them in Durante and his dad came up on the stage and hugged him. So incredible

Layne another artist who flew to close to the flame. RIP beautiful Layne Staley.

"Don't Follow" by Alice in Chains is one of the best songs EVER.

@PrudeyNoid

2 жыл бұрын

I love this song.

@hollydeitch1977

2 жыл бұрын

I heard they didn’t sing it for unplugged bc Layne couldn’t get thru it… it’s especially haunting now that Layne is gone.

@kristindouglas5183

2 жыл бұрын

My personal favorite

There is a great KZread video where someone played samples of Layne Staley, Scott Wieland, Chris Cornell, Kurt Cobain and Eddie Vedder without the music. It was incredible!

This is what a singer is 🤟🏼

Dude, you can't imagine the fire and energy there was at the beach as this song was blasting out of the speakers of the beach bar at camp pendleton back in 1991!!! I remember that time as a kid. All the marines were turned up when this was on. it was a badass time. RHCP's "suck my kiss" was also freshly out back then... rock music in the early 90s was so raw and innovative back then. You couldn't resist it when you heard it back then.

The effect on the guitar is from a "talkbox". The sound of the guitar is fed through a tube that can be manipulated by the mouth, so that the guitar sounds like a voice. It's featured on Joe Walsh's "Rocky Mountain Way" and Peter Frampton's "Do You Feel Like We Do"...

That guitar sound Amber is hearing is a mix of talk box and Whah pedal. These guys are easily my favorite band from the 90s

Some people were just made to sing together. Layne and Jerry's harmonies are like no other.

Lane Staley wrote this song inspired by his dad who was an American prisoner of war in Vietnam. His dad was tortured and actually kept in a box that was buried in the ground for punishments. Pretty heavy stuff. Cheers!

That is the "wah wah effect on guitar. I love how much you have grown! It wasn't that long ago you said you weren't a big rock fan. Now you seem to enjoy the harder riffs and appreciate the more complex nuances a live instrumentation.

Do Rooster next by far their best song. Also their lead guitarist Jerry Cantrell is from Oklahoma too

@thebluescfc3299

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed the MTV unplugged performance specifically

This song brings back good memories for me. All the bands played this song at clubs and everyone dancing. 💜💜💜

These guys came out and blew people away, just a great sound. Sunshine is also a cool song.

"Would" by Alice in Chains. Epic stuff!

If you haven’t done it you have to do Rooster by AIC. Gives me goosebumps. Or if you like the lead singer try River of deceit

Love hate love at The Moore Theater is a must watch for AIC fans!

Best description of Layne Staley's voice I have ever heard; HAUNTING!!!

These won't get the votes, but my faves include "We Die Young," "No Excuses," and "It Ain't Like That."

@tjport1980

2 жыл бұрын

We die young !!! I was lucky enough to see AIC on their first tour and I remember Layne saying that they made an awesome video for the song and MTV never played it once !

"Would?". Their best song.

Mike Star was the bass player in my high school band at age 15... super nice kid, so sorry he got lost... addiction sucks. RIP Mike...

Thanks for covering this song. Staley wrote this reportedly as a cry to God to help him out of his addiction & an admonition to himself for denying his Maker.

The guitar technique is actually two techniques put together. Jerry Cantrell is alternating between “palm muting” and open strings while using a Wah Pedal to create the “wah-wah” sound. The result of the Wah Pedal is similar to taking the Bass and Treble knobs on your equalizer from 0 to 10 and back to 0 again really quickly. The short “thumpy” notes are the result of Palm Muting which is where the guitarists strumming hand slightly lays on the strings so the notes play but do not ring out.

@richardmarsh9257

2 жыл бұрын

You can also achieve the same wah effect using a voice box. My son's band covers this song and that's how they reproduce it live.

@jasonpucel8111

2 жыл бұрын

@@richardmarsh9257 true! Voice box is more difficult for most, but way cooler. 😀

y’all’s reactions are so wholesome

Hugs to both of you and God bless you all and your children!!!

‘Grind’ is another great Alice in Chains song.

My favorite AIC song. Yaaaasss! 🤘 The Grunge era singers had amazing voices.

I met their drummer in a hotel bar in NYC really late one night back in the day. Just the two of us at the bar. He preferred to talk about missing his cat rather than anything rock related. Super cool guy. He just wanted to be a regular person for a while. We had a great chat. Great memory.

The sound of the guitar is a talk box, you heard it before on the solo to "Kickstart My Heart"

Wait till you get a song with the harmonies between Layne and Jerry. My personal opinion is not to listen to "Nutshell" until you have a decent grasp of the band. It is very haunting and more of an ending than a beginning.