Can we talk about Sean's perfect drumming?? He let the song breathe and didn't overfill it. He knows that sometimes less is more, and he understands what each song needs. Wonderful job from a wonderful man
Tu dis la vérité mon ami. This is not grunge ( AIC are too good to be called that), this is "metal," but more than that it and example of the sublime. Et de plus, the guitar playing of Cantrell is the soul mate of Stayley's God-like vocals. This is an example of art in its truest sense. History you say? You are right again. This performance should be played through the best speakers, and shown on the best screen/monitor/TV, and hung on a fucking wall in the Louve in Paris. It belongs with all the other magnificent works of art that have been produced by Western Civilization.
Kurt Cobain /Nirvana was SHIT compared to Layne/AIC. Edited.... I stand corrected. Nirvana unplugged was awesome. Truly. I Actually watched a few times. HOWEVER, in general AIC /Layne are still WAY better.
I think people underrate Jerry's value in the band. Listen to that fucking guitar. Layne was a top tier singer but Cantrell is a top tier guitarist as well. If Layne was in a mediocre band we may have never heard of him.
Some bands are just better live. Playing in front of a giant audience when you have to get it right on first take is much different than in front of five people at the studio knowing you can screw up and just try it again is a big difference. Something tells me that Layne was a one take kinda guy at the studio.
I’ve been involved in Music for 51 years and this is possibly the best live performance in any genre you will ever see. The raw emotion and power from the whole band in this is mesmerizing. I still watch it at least once a week.
Layne - Love, Hate, Love Trent - Hurt Corey - Snuff Kurt - Where did you sleep last night Weiland - Wonderful Eddie - Black Chester - Messenger Chris - Seasons Iconic performances, filled with raw emotion and filled with pain, goes to show that some of the best music comes from the heart and life’s experiences
Everybody knows how great Layne's vocals or Jerry's guitar is. Sean Kinney was the unsung hero of this band. Out of all grunge era, or hell, 90s rock band drummers, he wrote the most unique stuff on drums. He was/is a very underrated drummer.
Exactly, it makes me so mad, he’s one of my biggest inspirations and I’ve gained a lot of technique and style and I’ve improved so much from watching and listening to him play. His drumming is so unique and bitchin and he’s so underrated that they don’t even have him on drummerworld...
Son: Dad, why is my sisters name Rose? Dad: Because your mother loves roses Son: Thanks dad. Dad: No problem Alice In Chains - Love, Hate, Love - Live at the Moore
Fuqn awesome. I thought the same thing about the kid from Silverchair (Daniel John?) at sixteen. I mean he's not Layne clearly but at such a young age to have a voice like that is unreal.
I wonder that too. I struggle with my self esteem and confidence every other day when it comes to performing despite how often people tell me that I’m good. I can’t even stand to hear my voice played back in the studio sometimes.
Seriously. Just incredible raw passion power. So beautifully sad...like most pure art, the purest reflection of emotion. I swear I watch this video 5 times a week and it always affects me like it's the first time. Anyway, cheers?
crepez haha, it bounced off the heavens and is now finally returning to Earth. Hence “Godsmack”. Seriously though, every artist that’s ever worked or performed with Layne says you can “hear his voice coming from inside of him” because it was so powerful.
I mean... Laynes singing performance is absolutely phenomenal i agree, but i think to be the worlds best live performance youll need a bit more than just the singer to pop off. Sure the other players arent doing anything wrong, but its nothing crazy.
I saw them on their first tour. We didn't even know what they look like cuz there was no pictures on the back of the album. Anyway I bought this disheveled looking dude a beer at the bar cuz he was looking in his pockets for money and pulled out lint. Then they came out and introduced Alice in Chains and the guy took off his trench coat and ran up on stage and f****** murdered that show with the beer I bought him in his hand. It was Layne Staley
When he was healthy he was untouchable, but even in his later performances when his health was obviously declining his voice still was better than some others
if you like great superfuckingunbeliavable voices of the 90's but I can say of all time, please don't forget Jeff Buckley, son of Tim and dead too young. ruclips.net/video/XjO4IenAyUw/видео.html&ab_channel=jeffbuckleyVEVO
One thing I love about Alice In Chains is that they’re very clearly more towards the Metal side of music than most other Grunge bands. Like Nirvana had a lot of a pop punk vibe to their sound, while Soundgarden and Pearl Jam seem to just have more of a straight Rock vibe to their sound, Stone Temple Pilots has an Alt. Rock vibe to their sound, and then Alice In Chains rounding it out with a metal vibe to their sound.
@@TheScyy Same. Though I’m really partial to Pearl Jam. Mainly just the TEN album and a couple other songs. But couldn’t really get into the other grunge bands the way I got into Alice In Chains.
The first record for sure but all the later stuff from them while Layne was still alive is a little less metal, plus Louder than Love and Badmotorfinger are both records from Soundgarden which are metal as fuck, they go into more psychodellic rock with Superunkown and their later records but I would argue that Louder than Love and Badmotorfinger are just as metal as Facelift
This is the only live performance I've heard that was as good as Chris Cornell gig I seen..... two epic front men vocally.... so devastating that they both are gone
Angels are pure, they haven't experienced the pain and suffering we have gone through. Layne's voice is not pure, but that's what makes it amazing, that you can feel it.
@@creetan9997 - archangels are the Warriors of Heaven, they distribute and issue out the wrath of God, can't be too pure in that kind of business brother. After all it is their job to get their hands dirty....
I discovered AIC this year, did some quick homework on the band's history and started listening to the first album. I've come to the conclusion that my man layne staley is on level with freddie mercury in terms of vocals power and pure emotion when they sing. this song is just pure art, rip to this man so sad he died young
Hearing Layne wailing out “I live for you, but, I’m not alive.” Makes me shiver every time I hear it. So eerie after the fact. R.I.P to great singer and from the sounds of it, an even greater friend, If that’s possible.
When Jerry really gets into Layne's singing, you can tell how much Jerry idolized and fully appreciated Layne's voice and abilitues. He's said as much in interviews, but his face doesn't lie.
I read that the song that they built Facelift around was I Can't Remember. He probably meant lyrically at the time that this was a great reflection of the band. Regardless they have no bad songs and the band had some of the most talented people.
This is my first time I'm listening to this song. I went through old music on RUclips and found this by chance. He has one of the most powerful voices I've ever heard.
This is, without doubt, one of the top 3, 'i wish i had a time travel machine' performances that I wish I could go back and experience in the flesh. Just sublime.
One of the best of AIC. I'm kinda angry that this song is so underrated but also secretly happy that it's not popular, so i feel that it belongs to me. I fucking miss Layne..
1:33 - 2:00 and later at 3:07- 3:35 are some of the cleanest, twangiest, most proficient, perfectly smooth lines ive ever heard.....and to have such perfectly timed falsettos in those vocals and to do them perfect in studio is impressive, but to do them live is astounding
This concert in general is the epitome of grunge perfection. Pearl Jam, Temple of the Dog, and Alice In Chains. The things I would give to be able to see this
I was in high school when this came out. Had an ex I couldn't shake. Got real possessive weird. What finally got rid of her, was the Facelift album recorded version of this song on a tape. No other songs. I made the tape, put it in her mailbox. Never heard from her again. So apparently it did the trick. Thanks AIC. LOL. Forever in your debt. Dodged a bullet with that one.
he was SOOO underrated as the vocalist, and im wondering all the time why people dont remember him as much as they remember Kurt (he was great too, no doubt, but Layne was better in vocals,so....)
Alice in Chains' "Love Hate Love" stands as a testament to the power of musical craftsmanship, weaving a complex tapestry of emotions through its instrumental and vocal arrangements. At its core lies the guitar's harmonic motif-a deceptively simple yet fiercely effective arpeggio of a minor ninth chord. This choice of chord, with its unique friction between notes, evokes a profound sense of discomfort and unease. It perfectly encapsulates the tumultuous battle between hope and disappointment, mirroring the human condition in its rawest form. The bass line follows in similar footsteps, marked by its simplicity and potency. The tonality of the first chord soars high, only to plummet more than an octave in the next, masterfully depicting the emotional collapse that follows disappointment. This musical motif is not just a background element but a narrative force, echoing the theme of falling from grace at pivotal moments throughout the song. Complementing these elements is the drum line-unobtrusive, staccato, and minimalistic. It creates an atmosphere of a world constricting in the wake of pain. The unpredictable rhythm prevents the listener from anticipating what comes next, stripping away any sense of emotional security or certainty. This clever use of rhythm further intensifies the song's overarching theme of turmoil and unpredictability. While critics often laud Layne Staley's vocal performance in this track, it's clear that the rest of the band has sculpted the perfect setting for his voice to shine. They have created not just a song, but a finely tuned emotional landscape. Layne's vocal mastery is undeniable. He navigates with ease the vast range between clear, melodic lines and powerful, screamed passages. His physical adaptation to each style of singing is a sight to behold, adding a visceral layer to the performance. This vocal dichotomy is thoughtfully chosen, reflecting the internal conflict between the pure hope of love and the burning anger of betrayal. These opposing emotions clash and intertwine throughout the song, reaching a zenith in the first chorus. Here, Layne recognizes that his innocence is the architect of his own hell. He holds the final note, steady and unwavering, before letting it plummet over an octave-a symbolic fall from a blissful, paradisiacal state. "Expectation is the root of all heartache" (Shakespear)
Staley was the king, hands down… without a doubt the greatest rock performance I’ve ever seen… The ambience, Jerry’s guitar tone, the timing and quality of instrument playing, and the performance of staley, those people have no idea what they witnessed that night. Rip Layne
R.I.P Layne. 30+ years later your vocals are still the best. The whole band is incredible. So powerful so many of us still listen. So sad. Just know your music still lives on.
@@memphisflyer8574 Doubt he felt anything with enough opiates to put a racehorse down. He is the ultimate "grunge" front man to me. People love Kurt, and he was great, but Dirt is a masterpiece, every song. When I think of my youth it's Alice in Chains, STP, Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Sonic Youth, with a little Ghetto Boys and NWA mixed in lol.
“I still love you but I still burn”… Layne sure had a way of making his words felt by anyone listening to them. Such a talented guy and we only got to have him for a short time 😔 Kurt was great in his own way but his vocal ability couldn’t touch Layne’s. The control he had over his voice and the range… super impressive , on top of that he could hold a note without losing the strength.
Tears & goose bumps watching this performance. Only Mr. Staley could make me feel these emotions with his voice. Rest In Peace & catch you on the flip, my brother.
Man, always been a AIC fan. How have I never heard this. It’s like simple, no complex lyrics to examine & figure out what he’s talking about!!!! His voice is a instrument itself. Just rocking out & left me here saying WOWwwwwwwww
@@paulph12002 He should have set the mic stand to his right, not to his left before the outro tho. I was hoping Jerry wouldn't split his head wide open standing only a few feet apart
He wanted to give Jerry his time to shine with that powerful solo, but he also knew he was getting ready to blow the fucking roof off, with that epic scream.😂
Best band to ever come out of the grunge era. I don’t know if there’s ever been a voice that could stop you in your tracks and leave you without words quite like Layne Staley. Bar none.
Fucking amazing vocal range!! I was lucky enough to see them open for Ozzy on his no more tours tour back in the 90's.. Layne had a broken foot so he sat on a stool and sang. Other than Bon Scott he's the best front man I've ever seen hands down!! 🎤🎼🎶
Damn that's crazy. I have tickets to Ozzy (No More Tours 2) and Alice within 2 weeks of each other in March, but Ozzy just fell sick and had to cancel.
It really would be sacrilige for any band to try and cover this song. This performance is a masterpiece and the footage belongs in a museum to be preserved for as long as humanity exists.
This whole concert is in my opinion the best aic concert, heck even the best concert in music. Layne is completely in the zone, hits every note, immense passion. He almost literaly embodies his music like he is possesed
I don't think I've ever heard a live performance recorded so masterfully. The opening beats were overwhelmingly blasting my brain they are so awesome in concert
Layne staley whether singing for Alice and chains or mad season, his pain, addiction and pure genius with his vocals and the hauntingly Depth of his voice is legendary. I can't seem to find and article that doesn't seem to focus more on his demons and addictions than his talents. This was a man in so much pain that he was brave enough to share with the world and his music and vocals are legendary. .
17 years since you’ve been gone, if only the love your fans hold for you could have filled some of the whole in your soul. I can’t imagine you didn’t know how talented you were, but your impact and talent, like this performance simply legendary. You sir are a gift to all those left behind, RIP kind sir, RIP.
@@nightsbloodthey were off & on a lot. demri was a free bird, layne couldn’t cage her. but they always loved each other no matter what. i think layne loved her more than she thought, too.
It’s a shame that he’s gone. They were on they’re way to be the greatest rock band ever. Then cut short. His Demons were to much for him. R.I.P. Layne we all miss you
Layne. One of the greatest of all time.. and totally shafted by mainstream media. But your fans love you, Layne. RIP Layne and Mike. Almost 8 months off those speedball demons. AiC gets me thru the days
The thing that gets me is: the harmonies are so good on the studio album, but how can you pull it off live? …And then this brilliant mofo just nails it.
It takes desperate inner pain, self hatred, hopelessness, self love, lack of self love, love of another and the love that engulf's you and most of all the downward spiral of addiction to perform and produce the way Layne did. The only song that sounds better live than this version of LOVE HATE LOVE is JUNK HEAD from the same show.
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"This song is about pain"
*Plays literally any Alice in Chains song*
Lolllllll that’s....kanda true.
*Plays literally any Grunge song*
Exactly what I thought bro haha
That aint no whitesnake song .
Indeed, Layne and Jerry are dark beings
Can we talk about Sean's perfect drumming?? He let the song breathe and didn't overfill it. He knows that sometimes less is more, and he understands what each song needs. Wonderful job from a wonderful man
Very well-articulated...it bothers me how underrated Sean is as a drummer. He is one of the greats. 🖤
Totally agree. Sean has always provided the right feel and energy to their songs.
👍right along with you on that!
Drumming reminds me of Bill Ward, has Black Sabbath vibes.
Absolutely!!❤
This is hands down one of the best live performances in music history
😂 Are you Joe Rogan?
Tu dis la vérité mon ami. This is not grunge ( AIC are too good to be called that), this is "metal," but more than that it and example of the sublime. Et de plus, the guitar playing of Cantrell is the soul mate of Stayley's God-like vocals. This is an example of art in its truest sense. History you say? You are right again. This performance should be played through the best speakers, and shown on the best screen/monitor/TV, and hung on a fucking wall in the Louve in Paris. It belongs with all the other magnificent works of art that have been produced by Western Civilization.
The best
The man was gifted. That voice, damn.
Layne deserves a lot more recognition. People still obsess over Kurt Cobain, but what about AIC in their prime?
Bro I know right ? It pisses me off.
Kurt Cobain /Nirvana was SHIT compared to Layne/AIC.
Edited.... I stand corrected. Nirvana unplugged was awesome. Truly. I Actually watched a few times. HOWEVER, in general AIC /Layne are still WAY better.
Alice in chains is the definition of grunge
What wrong with obsessing over Kurt? He practically created grunge.
@@Texaslivinn97 popularized it not created.
Jerry Cantrell and Layne staley are the best duo ever.
I think people underrate Jerry's value in the band. Listen to that fucking guitar. Layne was a top tier singer but Cantrell is a top tier guitarist as well. If Layne was in a mediocre band we may have never heard of him.
Your dog is beautiful. And I agree
@@Bmetalful not to mention that Jerry (imo) had an awesome voice as well. Jerry and Layne had awesome harmony.
Lennon / McCartney
@@Bmetalful Jerry still has admirers. How many notice Mike Starr's basslines?
How come his vocals on this performance are even better than on the record?? It´s just amazing!
Adrenaline? Being on the moment? Wanting to do as well as he could?
Because it LAYNE FUCKING STALEY!!!! Thats why.
Usually it is quite the opposite! But Layne nailed it. Incredible!
Some bands are just better live. Playing in front of a giant audience when you have to get it right on first take is much different than in front of five people at the studio knowing you can screw up and just try it again is a big difference. Something tells me that Layne was a one take kinda guy at the studio.
Seriously. It's insane
"this next song is about pain"
well that narrows it down
Literally anything they've written could follow that
I’ve been involved in Music for 51 years and this is possibly the best live performance in any genre you will ever see. The raw emotion and power from the whole band in this is mesmerizing. I still watch it at least once a week.
Marry me❤
Totally agree, never fails to amaze me, just wish Id been there
True, best perfomance in rock history for sure! All the members are masters of their art 💗
I couldn't agree more. Extraordinary performance by the whole band. #RIPLayne
You are the only person in the comments section who said that.
Layne - Love, Hate, Love
Trent - Hurt
Corey - Snuff
Kurt - Where did you sleep last night
Weiland - Wonderful
Eddie - Black
Chester - Messenger
Chris - Seasons
Iconic performances, filled with raw emotion and filled with pain, goes to show that some of the best music comes from the heart and life’s experiences
At first I thought those singers were having a conversation with each other
@@YarkoFFXI lol
Chester - Rollin in the deep (cover)
Chris Cornell - Wide awake
If you’re not including Cornell it’s not a valid list
@@captcyco meanwhile Aaron Lewis is on there? No offense but that guy really is not a good singer
Everybody knows how great Layne's vocals or Jerry's guitar is. Sean Kinney was the unsung hero of this band. Out of all grunge era, or hell, 90s rock band drummers, he wrote the most unique stuff on drums. He was/is a very underrated drummer.
Exactly, it makes me so mad, he’s one of my biggest inspirations and I’ve gained a lot of technique and style and I’ve improved so much from watching and listening to him play. His drumming is so unique and bitchin and he’s so underrated that they don’t even have him on drummerworld...
Him and Danny Carrey are in my top 5 because of their unique techniques.
Chris Rolls Danny Carey is one of my all time favorites as well, he’s unreaal
Syncopated beat on No Excuses.
I couldn't agree more, he has a way of playing that is almost laid back
Son: Dad, why is my sisters name Rose?
Dad: Because your mother loves roses
Son: Thanks dad.
Dad: No problem Alice In Chains - Love, Hate, Love - Live at the Moore
LOL
Lmao 😂😂😂😂
What?
Ctrl Z that’s awesome
🤣
What a voice from a 23-year old kid. Jesus.
Oh yeah, no doubt. Greatest rock voice of all time, in my opinion.
Fuqn awesome.
I thought the same thing about the kid from Silverchair (Daniel John?) at sixteen.
I mean he's not Layne clearly but at such a young age to have a voice like that is unreal.
@@sbenn6917*Chris Cornell enters the chat*
@@HughJanus-ey6csA bit overrated though....
@@D61664 I think you're lost
I’ve always wondered... did Layne ever know how massively talented he was? One of the greatest performances in the history of music
Really Hope he did.....
This is perhaps the greatest vocal performance I have ever seen
Unfortunately I don't think he did when you hurt that badly there is no good about yourself
I ,like most manic depressives ,never thought he was as great as he was, I know I miss him
I wonder that too. I struggle with my self esteem and confidence every other day when it comes to performing despite how often people tell me that I’m good. I can’t even stand to hear my voice played back in the studio sometimes.
literally the best performance ever played in the history of fucking music.
Seriously. Just incredible raw passion power. So beautifully sad...like most pure art, the purest reflection of emotion. I swear I watch this video 5 times a week and it always affects me like it's the first time. Anyway, cheers?
Totally agree....whenever I watch this it is breathtaking
crepez haha, it bounced off the heavens and is now finally returning to Earth. Hence “Godsmack”.
Seriously though, every artist that’s ever worked or performed with Layne says you can “hear his voice coming from inside of him” because it was so powerful.
Echoes in Pompeii is up there but I have to agree
I mean... Laynes singing performance is absolutely phenomenal i agree, but i think to be the worlds best live performance youll need a bit more than just the singer to pop off. Sure the other players arent doing anything wrong, but its nothing crazy.
I saw them on their first tour. We didn't even know what they look like cuz there was no pictures on the back of the album. Anyway I bought this disheveled looking dude a beer at the bar cuz he was looking in his pockets for money and pulled out lint. Then they came out and introduced Alice in Chains and the guy took off his trench coat and ran up on stage and f****** murdered that show with the beer I bought him in his hand. It was Layne Staley
Wait, seriously?
For real? Awesome if true
I salute you mate!!!
And then everyone clapped
@@k0n158 Obviously not.
I’ll never forget the first time my daughter and I watched this together, she said to me “mummy, his voice is so good I have goosebumps on my face”.
Haha cute 😂
Game recognize game LOL
That says alot about your daughter
Great parenting honestly
That's what a voice is supposed to do! ☺
I love watching Layne when he's healthy, he was unbelievable. Rest in peace sweet prince your voice and music saved countless lives.
When he was healthy he was untouchable, but even in his later performances when his health was obviously declining his voice still was better than some others
Legendary. The best vocalist in the 90s. I put Chris Cornell at a close second. Both gone now. Their voices live on.
I agree 100%
I never got to see Layne live, but I was fortunate enough to see Chris on the 2011 Soundgarden tour.
Layne=Chris. Grunge Kings. Period.
if you like great superfuckingunbeliavable voices of the 90's but I can say of all time, please don't forget Jeff Buckley, son of Tim and dead too young. ruclips.net/video/XjO4IenAyUw/видео.html&ab_channel=jeffbuckleyVEVO
Idk I think they are tied. I do absolutely love AIC
One thing I love about Alice In Chains is that they’re very clearly more towards the Metal side of music than most other Grunge bands. Like Nirvana had a lot of a pop punk vibe to their sound, while Soundgarden and Pearl Jam seem to just have more of a straight Rock vibe to their sound, Stone Temple Pilots has an Alt. Rock vibe to their sound, and then Alice In Chains rounding it out with a metal vibe to their sound.
Definitely, why I think I’ve always leaned a bit more towards AIC when it comes to favorite grunge band.
@@TheScyy Same. Though I’m really partial to Pearl Jam. Mainly just the TEN album and a couple other songs. But couldn’t really get into the other grunge bands the way I got into Alice In Chains.
The first record for sure but all the later stuff from them while Layne was still alive is a little less metal, plus Louder than Love and Badmotorfinger are both records from Soundgarden which are metal as fuck, they go into more psychodellic rock with Superunkown and their later records but I would argue that Louder than Love and Badmotorfinger are just as metal as Facelift
The 90s are the golden years of rock and roll. So much raw talent.
Soundgarden is as artistic as anything ever designed by the human mind 😊
Birth name Layne Thomas Staley
Born August 22, 1967
Died April 5, 2002 (aged 34)
legend
he would have been 50 this summer--mind blowing
They are having a tribute concert for Layne's 50th at the Moore Theater! I hope Jerry and the guys show up.
This. Right. Here.
What's ironic for me is Layne and Kurt Cobain are 2 of my favorites , I love all the Seattle bands. Both died on April 5th and that's my Birthday.
April is the cruelest month
Some of the most powerful rock vocals ever laid down on the breakdown of this track.
Ever. period.
VERY POWERFUL!!!! TRUE ROCK ☆☆☆☆!!! Real vocals!!!!!
A young Jerry Cantrell standing next to Layne, thinking, "I'm one of the best guitarists around, but this guy is SMOKING the vocals! Damn!"
best vocals in rock history, if you disagree, fight me.
freddie mercury
@@salihakdan8075
Layne.
This is the only live performance I've heard that was as good as Chris Cornell gig I seen..... two epic front men vocally.... so devastating that they both are gone
@UC60eesHcLZUcw3s69M7C87Q fuck off he was shit
@UC60eesHcLZUcw3s69M7C87Q fuck off he was shit
the goosebumps that come at "YOU TOOOLLLD MEE IIII'M THE ONLY OOONE" almost kills a man
hi papi
@@phoenix6426 哇为其维特热微软天涯人微软官方的法国儿童突然有人规划
If I could imagine what an archangel would sound like fronting a band, it would be Mr. Staley.
Well said friend
Angels are pure, they haven't experienced the pain and suffering we have gone through. Layne's voice is not pure, but that's what makes it amazing, that you can feel it.
@@creetan9997 - archangels are the Warriors of Heaven, they distribute and issue out the wrath of God, can't be too pure in that kind of business brother. After all it is their job to get their hands dirty....
@@crimsonking8746I think it's a pure thing to do to destroy evil. Plus, they don't experience pain like we do anyways.
@@creetan9997 - don't you watch Supernatural bro? Archangels can kind of be dicks when they want to be too! Lol
I discovered AIC this year, did some quick homework on the band's history and started listening to the first album. I've come to the conclusion that my man layne staley is on level with freddie mercury in terms of vocals power and pure emotion when they sing. this song is just pure art, rip to this man so sad he died young
With all
Due respect... “Staley”
You must be young. This band originated in the 80's. Layne died in like 2002. One of the best rock bands and voices of all time.
@@2B2as1 yea I'm 21
Welcome aboard
Welcome to the family, brother. It's been my favorite band for 30 years.
Hearing Layne wailing out “I live for you, but, I’m not alive.” Makes me shiver every time I hear it. So eerie after the fact. R.I.P to great singer and from the sounds of it, an even greater friend, If that’s possible.
I gotta believe that if you were at this show you were witnessing something indescribable, like a religious experience.
So True
When Jerry really gets into Layne's singing, you can tell how much Jerry idolized and fully appreciated Layne's voice and abilitues. He's said as much in interviews, but his face doesn't lie.
I love that Jerry said that this was the first song that was truly of the Alice in Chains sound.
It better be since it's their best song 😂
I read that the song that they built Facelift around was I Can't Remember. He probably meant lyrically at the time that this was a great reflection of the band. Regardless they have no bad songs and the band had some of the most talented people.
This is my first time I'm listening to this song. I went through old music on RUclips and found this by chance. He has one of the most powerful voices I've ever heard.
My first born .... Her name is LANEY.... If that is at all an indication of how much I loved this Man.... R.I.P. Layne .....
❤️
Beautiful name may I say
“This next song is about pain”… Layne knew what was coming and sang the best song of his life…just laid it all out there
34 years ago, damn time flies.
Alice and Chains 4 life 🤘
Listening in 2020. Miss you Layne. RIP.
Same here, watch this at least once a month since forever.
Omg same.
Their music does not spund dated at all.
2021 and what's dead will never die.
Keep on listening 🖤
This is, without doubt, one of the top 3, 'i wish i had a time travel machine' performances that I wish I could go back and experience in the flesh. Just sublime.
The other two for me are Jimi at Woodstock and SRV at El Mocambo in '86
Jerry is a monster on that guitar and Layne is a literal God with the vocal range
Vocal range is just a part of it, the potency and the emotions he poured plus the control and other stuff i am ignorant about.
Also sean is a beast and Mike a masterpiece
My biggest regret is that I was not alive in 1990 to see this concert, the whole show was amazing I can’t imagine hearing it in person.
Yeah. I would sell my soul to the devil ro see Layne live
Whenever someone half my age asks, "What's grunge?" I just show them this.
not all youth are oblivious to good music, don't worry
Whenever someone half my age asks, "what's metal?" I show them this video 😎🤟🤟🤟
Whenever someone half my age asks me, “What’s a good live performance”, well....
When i first showed me godmothers son whos 8 years old what grunge was, he was amazed as hell 😂
This isnt grunge Nirvana was grunge, this is metal
One of the best of AIC. I'm kinda angry that this song is so underrated but also secretly happy that it's not popular, so i feel that it belongs to me. I fucking miss Layne..
It's not underrated.
Not underrated at all, it's widely known as one of the greatest vocal performances of all time. And it's very popular among AIC's many fans.
1:33 - 2:00 and later at 3:07- 3:35 are some of the cleanest, twangiest, most proficient, perfectly smooth lines ive ever heard.....and to have such perfectly timed falsettos in those vocals and to do them perfect in studio is impressive, but to do them live is astounding
this comment needs to start at 1:31 🤘
Wish a had a time machine to go back and here him sing this live at The Moore
Let me know if you can get a time travel machine i 'll join you at The Moore
Let me know maybe we can save him.
@@TK-tg8xc True so much talent I love Mad Seasons as well He would have gone on to do amazing things
@@alee571 I promise I will . I will message you immediately
@@moxiecyllian 🎸❤️
4:44 This is so epic! I doubt Layne really realized just how good he was.
This concert in general is the epitome of grunge perfection. Pearl Jam, Temple of the Dog, and Alice In Chains. The things I would give to be able to see this
Pouring the soul into the microphone. Totally amazing. I can't describe my feelings. Only Layne can do this. Love you forever
Shannon hoon was pretty dope too
People saying it’s the best grunge performance of all time? No way!! It’s the best live performance of all time!
Na duder. It’s fantastic but go watch some of those old 1970s zeppelin shows… fucking magic.
Facts
Which of your songs weren't about pain? Sleep well brother.
I'm here again, in 2024 for Valentines Day.....1 of my favorite "love" songs and probably still THE best live vocal performance of ANY artist. Period.
I was in high school when this came out. Had an ex I couldn't shake. Got real possessive weird. What finally got rid of her, was the Facelift album recorded version of this song on a tape. No other songs. I made the tape, put it in her mailbox. Never heard from her again. So apparently it did the trick. Thanks AIC. LOL. Forever in your debt. Dodged a bullet with that one.
Hands down one of the greatest live performances of all time
I doubt you've seen one tenth of them 😂 hyperbolic dude
@@bestaghenbertkeushtad7201 lol, are you okay bud?
HANDS DOWN BEST BAND OF THE 90S..... MOST UNDERRATED VOICE OF ALL TIME..... IN MY OPINION "THE GREATEST ROCK SINGER/VOICE EVER!!!!!!!
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he was SOOO underrated as the vocalist, and im wondering all the time why people dont remember him as much as they remember Kurt (he was great too, no doubt, but Layne was better in vocals,so....)
@Plamena Mincheva Either Alice in Chains or Jeff Buckley's band
@Plamena Mincheva Layne Staley is better than Jeff Buckley
@@elkevinski Nah, Layne is way better than Buckley
Alice in Chains' "Love Hate Love" stands as a testament to the power of musical craftsmanship, weaving a complex tapestry of emotions through its instrumental and vocal arrangements. At its core lies the guitar's harmonic motif-a deceptively simple yet fiercely effective arpeggio of a minor ninth chord. This choice of chord, with its unique friction between notes, evokes a profound sense of discomfort and unease. It perfectly encapsulates the tumultuous battle between hope and disappointment, mirroring the human condition in its rawest form.
The bass line follows in similar footsteps, marked by its simplicity and potency. The tonality of the first chord soars high, only to plummet more than an octave in the next, masterfully depicting the emotional collapse that follows disappointment. This musical motif is not just a background element but a narrative force, echoing the theme of falling from grace at pivotal moments throughout the song.
Complementing these elements is the drum line-unobtrusive, staccato, and minimalistic. It creates an atmosphere of a world constricting in the wake of pain. The unpredictable rhythm prevents the listener from anticipating what comes next, stripping away any sense of emotional security or certainty. This clever use of rhythm further intensifies the song's overarching theme of turmoil and unpredictability.
While critics often laud Layne Staley's vocal performance in this track, it's clear that the rest of the band has sculpted the perfect setting for his voice to shine. They have created not just a song, but a finely tuned emotional landscape.
Layne's vocal mastery is undeniable. He navigates with ease the vast range between clear, melodic lines and powerful, screamed passages. His physical adaptation to each style of singing is a sight to behold, adding a visceral layer to the performance. This vocal dichotomy is thoughtfully chosen, reflecting the internal conflict between the pure hope of love and the burning anger of betrayal. These opposing emotions clash and intertwine throughout the song, reaching a zenith in the first chorus. Here, Layne recognizes that his innocence is the architect of his own hell. He holds the final note, steady and unwavering, before letting it plummet over an octave-a symbolic fall from a blissful, paradisiacal state.
"Expectation is the root of all heartache" (Shakespear)
Beautiful.
Good Lord this man had pipes. One of those bands that sounds even better live.
Staley was the king, hands down… without a doubt the greatest rock performance I’ve ever seen… The ambience, Jerry’s guitar tone, the timing and quality of instrument playing, and the performance of staley, those people have no idea what they witnessed that night. Rip Layne
"this next song is about pain-"
bro all of them are xD
R.I.P Layne. 30+ years later your vocals are still the best. The whole band is incredible. So powerful so many of us still listen. So sad. Just know your music still lives on.
Nobody sings like that anymore, sad.........Staley The GREAT :)
What you talking about anymore. No one on the face of earth has never ever sounded like layne.
@@andrewdyke5561 You are correct sir!
Both are correct but honestly ... you have to be on something to handle shredding your vocal cords every night.
@@memphisflyer8574 Doubt he felt anything with enough opiates to put a racehorse down. He is the ultimate "grunge" front man to me. People love Kurt, and he was great, but Dirt is a masterpiece, every song. When I think of my youth it's Alice in Chains, STP, Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Sonic Youth, with a little Ghetto Boys and NWA mixed in lol.
@@mateosmind751 no arguments here, brother. My kinda
“I still love you but I still burn”… Layne sure had a way of making his words felt by anyone listening to them. Such a talented guy and we only got to have him for a short time 😔
Kurt was great in his own way but his vocal ability couldn’t touch Layne’s. The control he had over his voice and the range… super impressive , on top of that he could hold a note without losing the strength.
This is, imo. One of the greatest live performances ever. Full stop 🛑
It’s damn good. Not best. Best would be Pink Floyd live in Pompeii
Good shout. But this is one hell of a performance 😎@@shasmi93
Yes. No more. Mr Layne Staley
As a generation Z, I consider myself lucky to have found this magnificent band way back 2014. They became my favorite band.
I can’t count how many times I’ve watched this and it still gives me chills
Tears & goose bumps watching this performance.
Only Mr. Staley could make me feel these emotions with his voice.
Rest In Peace & catch you on the flip, my brother.
Man, always been a AIC fan. How have I never heard this. It’s like simple, no complex lyrics to examine & figure out what he’s talking about!!!! His voice is a instrument itself. Just rocking out & left me here saying WOWwwwwwwww
Love seeing Layne look so healthy here. I miss him so much. Chills everytime (and theres been a lot) of time i come back to this performance.
I need a cigarette after that. My god.
lol
lololololololololol
no kidding! woo!
I literally got back to smoking after a month of quitting cause of this shit
I'm smoking a blunt as we speak. MAGNIFICENT.
Best of the 90’s, one of the best bands of all time. The end.
This is an incredible performance. I forgot about it for so long. Timeless
Same... Layne was a brilliant vocalist
Real bands sound better live \m/
Vinyl Diary666
Porcupine Tree
So true!
Like Led Zep
Like Soundgarden
like king crimson
The entire world should here this. My soul gets goosebumps.
Best performance in the world i bet my life nobody can sing like this on live
i love how he leaves when jerry playing his solo
I think he just went to get a drink of water before singing that epic outro.
@@paulph12002 He should have set the mic stand to his right, not to his left before the outro tho. I was hoping Jerry wouldn't split his head wide open standing only a few feet apart
That's called respect
He wanted to give Jerry his time to shine with that powerful solo, but he also knew he was getting ready to blow the fucking roof off, with that epic scream.😂
Went to wet his throat with a beer is my guess 🍻
Best band to ever come out of the grunge era. I don’t know if there’s ever been a voice that could stop you in your tracks and leave you without words quite like Layne Staley. Bar none.
Metal, not grunge
Honestly don’t think I’ve seen/heard a better performance in the history of music itself. Jesus
When a song makes you feel deep down in your soul someone's pain, it's unbelievable. I feel it, Layne, everytime I hear this song. 🕊️
Phenomenal 🤯 why folk dont recognise this masterpiece is beyond me. So heartfelt and pure, u don't find that in music these days
So so true
Goosebumps every fu×%ing time I listen to this song. Such a shame we lost him to his demons
Fucking amazing vocal range!! I was lucky enough to see them open for Ozzy on his no more tours tour back in the 90's.. Layne had a broken foot so he sat on a stool and sang. Other than Bon Scott he's the best front man I've ever seen hands down!! 🎤🎼🎶
Jeremy Janzen I would have to put Layne a very close second to Chris Cornell!!
Damn that's crazy. I have tickets to Ozzy (No More Tours 2) and Alice within 2 weeks of each other in March, but Ozzy just fell sick and had to cancel.
Layne and Scott Weiland great vocalists and frontmen....my opinion.
scott is baaadddddd@@violetenergy4392
Randy Wissler I agree, but in laynes prime, he’s far better that Cornell ever was. But Cornell had an insane longevity.
He was only 23 ! When he sang this? Wow 😮 best performance 👏ever !!
It really would be sacrilige for any band to try and cover this song. This performance is a masterpiece and the footage belongs in a museum to be preserved for as long as humanity exists.
So much passion, so raw and beautiful
Layne is a fucking legend. My God that voice hits me so hard. Rest in peace man.
This whole concert is in my opinion the best aic concert, heck even the best concert in music. Layne is completely in the zone, hits every note, immense passion. He almost literaly embodies his music like he is possesed
I don't think I've ever heard a live performance recorded so masterfully. The opening beats were overwhelmingly blasting my brain they are so awesome in concert
This is one of the best live vocal performances in rock history, hands down one of the best voices in rock of all time.
Every time I attempt to sing along to this while I drive I instantly feel overwhelmed with intense emotion. Dammit Layne I miss you
The purest representation of Laynes vocal prowess Imo. What beautiful pain.
Layne staley whether singing for Alice and chains or mad season, his pain, addiction and pure genius with his vocals and the hauntingly
Depth of his voice is legendary. I can't seem to find and article that doesn't seem to focus more on his demons and addictions than his talents. This was a man in so much pain that he was brave enough to share with the world and his music and vocals are legendary.
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17 years since you’ve been gone, if only the love your fans hold for you could have filled some of the whole in your soul.
I can’t imagine you didn’t know how talented you were, but your impact and talent, like this performance simply legendary.
You sir are a gift to all those left behind, RIP kind sir, RIP.
amen bro
The greatest performance, arguably unsurpassed within the genre !
Imagine Layne singing a song with so much passion and pain about you? So sad that they couldn't make it work between them :(
I mean they did get engaged around tge same time it was released, they broke up in I think 1993?
@@nightsbloodthey were off & on a lot. demri was a free bird, layne couldn’t cage her. but they always loved each other no matter what. i think layne loved her more than she thought, too.
@@bradpity know that
Shocked!, I adore his voice
SO FUCKING TALENTED
Never thought I'd be jealous of a microphone, this video proved me wrong 😂 RIP Layne 💞💞
LOL me too
It’s a shame that he’s gone. They were on they’re way to be the greatest rock band ever. Then cut short. His Demons were to much for him. R.I.P. Layne we all miss you
Layne. One of the greatest of all time.. and totally shafted by mainstream media.
But your fans love you, Layne. RIP Layne and Mike.
Almost 8 months off those speedball demons. AiC gets me thru the days
and i stilll listen to this on the daily
Thank you AIC for existing. something to reach for, grab ahold and rest.
Heroin took everything from him. Greatly missed!!
The thing that gets me is: the harmonies are so good on the studio album, but how can you pull it off live?
…And then this brilliant mofo just nails it.
Jesus.... Fuck drugs. He was incredible 💔
It takes desperate inner pain, self hatred, hopelessness, self love, lack of self love, love of another and the love that engulf's you and most of all the downward spiral of addiction to perform and produce the way Layne did. The only song that sounds better live than this version of LOVE HATE LOVE is JUNK HEAD from the same show.