No, many were about non-conformity, the fact that society was a bunch of lemmings treading water in a septic tank, and the resulting depression and drug abuse from these realizations he used as escapism. Such as "Junkhead"
@@22andxi3 not that judgemental. Leading a band doesn't make you so much different. As soon most bands got big and wealthy, they live the American dream too, with that modern kitchen, big screen, kids and what not. The real non conformists are the ones who're able to rise above maya. And all the rest puppets of ego.
It’s even more baffling that a) no vocal training whatsoever 2) He absolutely would not have cared for any accolades lol. (Prob why Maynard respects / respected him so much amongst the many others), I think he was just doing it for him, like therapy, but had he lived to be an older man, it’s interesting to think how this would have held up if he got clean. Technique etc. It’s just almost frustrating that this guy had the talent most VOCALISTS (anyone) could only dream of, & we lost him so young. Then again, it’s a contradiction, we got it like this BECAUSE of his demons. I don’t know how you choose as the audience. Maybe he knew that. Grunge isn’t for 4x4, with a house sample, for life of the members. They had to walk thru fire to be this good 🤷♀️ Poor Jerry, the two of them were such a vibe, he’s so talented & he killed it every time ❤ 🎸 If only you could turn back the clock, but w Layne, I don’t know that it would have changed anything, maybe if his girl didn’t pass? But he was a ticking time 💣, which makes it so much sadder.
Layne's live vocals were so insane. You could understand every word of the lyrics and the other sounds took you where he wanted you to go. Taken way too soon.
The Moore is amazing. BUT dont over sell it. Layne and the guys, Had more 50% shows than 100%. l was in small clubs for 10 yrs and saw many ...... The best Live AnC show l saw was at the 1313 club. l Talk to Layne on a table and drank Jake from the bottle. ( Thats not a flex. l dont care...) The Moore show in ....IDK. Greatness...History...... RIP Layne and Mike ruclips.net/video/u2_IE2f9JFk/видео.html
Beautifully said…he absolutely did. I am a huge fan of Jerry Cantrell and his writing but the 2 times I saw Layne perform with Alice in Chains, I couldn’t take my eyes off of Layne. So much power. I was almost frozen in awe. Incredible talent, presence and delivery. It always amazes me to hear him sing Jerry’s words so passionately and full of so much emotion. Unparalleled talent…sorely missed. My favorite singer of all time. 🙏🏼
Insane that a band like this is criminally underrated and never got the recognition they fully deserved. No Grammy's, not in the rock Hof. My favorite band of the grunge era by far.
Amen! They were the first on the Grunge scene and the best, in my opinion. Between Layne’s vocals and Jerry’s guitar and harmonizing… sigh. So underrated. Would? is in my top 10 fave songs of all time.
Who gives a shit about Grammys. All those award shows are political and don’t represent real life. Get your shit together and stop worrying about shit that means nothing. As long as the music means something to you on a personal level that’s all that matters!!
@@JeremyD325 It's more about getting recognized for their work, especially the writing. When people visit the HOF, their story should be in there right beside the puppets from the i stay away video.
@@iLuseMy1v1s Unserstandable, but what’s more important, getting recognized by the industry, or being appreciated by those who truly live, love, and breathe your music/art? If you are making music simply for money, fame, and other accolades then you are doing it for the wrong reasons.
I got unexpectedly emotional watching this video. Something about watching the admiration light up this young lady’s face as she experienced this amazing performance from a long-gone era, much like my generation did decades ago. I don’t know… Maybe it just hit me how old I’ve become.
I recall reading somewhere that Jerry Cantrell once said Layne’s voice was so powerful that they could hear him over their amped instruments without a mic.
Layne Staley is a generational talent. Tragic story, but one of the best vocalists of his time and even ever. Also, I love when bands can sound even better in concert than their albums.
💯 agree. The number one in rock in general (imo), even incl. the 70s, bc no one could even almost sing like him. Once in a lifetime voice 😭 Someone commented a while back on this performance, that they were there & the venue was literally shaking/vibrating from his voice/belts. Nope, not jealous 🙄😂
Lead guitarist Jerry Cantrell considers this song the masterpiece of their debut album, that his own guitar solo gives him chills, and that Layne’s vocals on it are amazing. A tormented encapsulation of the fraught relationship Layne had with a girl named Demri Parrott, truly the love of his life. They used drugs together, got addicted together, and her death in October 1996 was a blow he never recovered from. Yet even so, it was as he sang here, “I still love you, but I still burn.”
That’s not what I’ve read from multiple sources on his life. With Layne and Demri considered by most as soulmates, the lyrics and song are intense enough to fit that very deep connection.
@@brianbennett6690 He and Demri dated before AIC started, around 87 or so. I’m not sure when this song was written (it got released in 1991) but I’m pretty sure they knew each other.
We are all Alice In Chains fans. Jerry said that the song was written before the name change from Alice -N- Chains to Alice In Chains. I agree that it fits his and demri’s lifestyle the best. The song was written in 89 and released on facelift. There have been multiple stories and the only people I trust are Jerry and Sean. Layne is my favorite of all time with anything music. Not trying to stir it up, glad I got AIC brothers here.
@themidnightchoir Most reactors who aren't familiar with the band tend to get pointed towards the unplugged set. Which was great, but not the best representation of the band's true sound. Pearl Jam has the same problem.
I absolutely LOVE when people find Layne's voice for the first time and have that same ethereal feeling that I did when I first heard it. He was an incredible singer.
I remember hearing AIC for the first time in 1992 on MTV. Layne's intensity gave me goosebumps, and my jaw was on the floor. I don't think anyone aside from Janis Joplin put as much raw emotion into singing as Layne did.
Layne is and I’m guessing will always be my favorite rock vocalist. He is in my top five for all genres. His emotional delivery is unrivaled and his dynamic rage is astounding.
Layne is forever my number 1, and Cornell is a legend. I’d also throw Shannon Hoon of blind melon in there for a mention too. I agree with your top 2 but Shannon could be top 5 of the era?
It would've been so nice to watch him get older, get clean, and have that cool middle aged mature voice. Almost like chris cornell or something. Rip to both. 😢
There are many reasons I enjoy your videos. For one, many of the videos you analyze are songs by bands I love. This song is a perfect example. There is also your respect for the artists. And since I am not a trained musician or singer, listening to your analysis of the video is interesting as I gain insight into what is required to produce this music I love so much. But, the utter highlight is seeing you watch a video and truly feeling and becoming engrossed by the passion and emotion that some of these singers/artists put into their songs. Layne poured his heart and soul into his songs, his singing. And watching your facial expresses as you tune into those feeling, seeing your empathy is amazing. Why? Because I can empathize with you as I went through the same thing listening to Alice In Chains, Rush, Triumph, etc.... I especially love it when you are so engrossed that you lose yourself in the song and forget that you are supposed to be analyzing it. To me, that speaks volumes about how much the performance has captivated you. Keep up the AMAZING videos!
Ooh, I had to watch this one! I can tell you before watching this is one of the most dominant displays of live vocal talent in rock you will ever see! Have fun
To see the difference between this and the unplugged session only 6 years later is truly sad. Its such a short time for the kind of pain and damage he endured. It's an absolute tragedy to have lost his unique talent at such a young age. RIP to THE greatest vocalist of the 90's, hands down.
Layne easily draws you into his world and plucks at every soul-string on your body…..sometimes his rips them right out. His talent was far beyond what he was given credit for at that time. It makes me happy that ppl are still learning about him & his craft and are appreciating him in the manner that he deserves. He could swoon you with his gentleness and the next word, blow your doors off with his powerful, gritty delivery. @13:20 how he pushes put the yea-ah…even quivering at the end & puts his head down, you know THAT was his heart singing. Layne was in a class of his own. Jerry matches this with his sludgy riffs. He is a master at making that guitar ‘sing’. Sean & Mike perfectly round it all out. They were a young, but brilliant, group of talented fellas. Most definitely an Iconic band!!!
I really truly appreciate you stopping the video minimal times. His voice was so powerful and is such a vibration through your soul and its so nice to see review videos where that space is provided for more than 15 seconds before stopping to comment, etc.
Jerry was doing a lot of unannounced shows in LA some time after Layne's passing, and William's previous band, Comes With The Fall, was often the opening act. (We're talking some shows with a few hundred people, if that.) So I'd heard William a fair amount, and when he was announced as the lead singer, I was skeptical. Bleed The Freak was the test for me. And not long after, I heard him do it, and nail it. (Man, I still look back fondly on that time.)
This performance was on auto-play in every Guitar Center on the planet from 2000 on. Whenever I bought anything, there they were. Thats how important it is. Layne was so above the game.
I can't explain how happy I am that you have finally done this video (I haven't even watched it yet, I came straight to comment). Out of every performance I have watched reactions to, this performance (Layne) is in my opinion the greatest live performance. My favorite reactor doing my favorite performance! Thank you so much, you just made my day!
This used to be my alarm in the mornings... Thought it was perfect... "Wake up young man.. its time to wake up...."... ok ok damn Layne...I dont wannna go to schooool...
I haven't listened to a lot of Alice In Chains but every time I do I'm always impressed with how good they are! This performance is no different! This song showed off how great Layne Staley's vocals are! Your analysis helps to appreciate them even more! Oh, and your t-shirt is really cool too!
Love this one. Have all three albums (on both cassette and CD) and the Unplugged one too. The ending is pretty much the same on the studio version...but "Live" feels so much better when hearing. A couple of more great Layne songs (both by Mad Season) are: River of Deceit __ Wake Up. Studio versions or "live at the Moore"...either or.
That brings back so much, I remember 12-13 years old going everywhere with my walkman jamming to Alice in chains albums over and over again all the time, getting in trouble in school jamming out to this wow I forgot all about that, old guns and roses, Megadeth, Ozzy damn I remember all over again what made me so passionate about music in the first place. Thanks Vocalist you done it again I really needed that bit if inspiration today much appreciated, funny the unexpected places like can take you to find serenity isn't it lol. Hope everyone has a wonderful day, something about is calmness with his intensity that always inspired me it's like calm during the storm or something, whatever it was he was the master of it.
Thank you for doing this. This is a good "alternative" to the subtle beauty/vocal harmonies of Down In A Hole (MTV UP), where it showcases Layne's unbelievable power when he was at his best. I always thought this reminded me of a 4 min song version of Romeo & Juliet : tragic love expressed by seminal artists : Shakespeare with his poetry, Layne with his voice.
its crazy watching this after this MTV unplugged. During the unplugged Layne was a man dying from heroine addiction. Here he had the most powerful voice. it would literally shake the stadium. Man in the box from this same concert would be a great analysis.
The "grunge movement" is an immortal piece of music history. How did these bands; Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, Nirvana all come out of 1 place at the same time with so much talent and passion. Why Seattle, Why 1989-1995, demolishing any pop rock of the time and ending in suicide and unreasonable death of all the singers throughout the 90s. I mean has that ever happened in similar fashion before.
I love your videos a lot. I know you love music in a way not a lot of people do, and I really appreciate your take on things. You are genuine, informative, and adorable lol. Ty
Since I've found your channel I've been waiting for your reaction to this particular song/performance. Bums me out when people react to the Unplugged songs, especially as an introduction to the band, since Layne was nowhere near the level he was at during this show. Keep up the great work!
Layne best singer of all times.. He had charisma, passion, perfect interpreter of AIC and Mad Season songs.. Every word he sang sang it from the heart.. Majestic voice, majestic person, majestic songwriter.. Love hate love always been my favorite song ❤
And the feeling of calmness during the storm is exactly the mood I was searching for today, it upset the day Kirk Cobain died, I cried the day Lane died! R.I.P.
It was upsetting. I also felt awful when Dimebag was murdered. That lunatic shot several people that night. He wasn’t supposed to have access to a gun his stupid mother knew he was nuts and bought him a weapon as a gift.
@@cfhfan2000 yeah damn autocorrect I seen it soon as I posted it, but thanks for pointing it out much appreciated, and don't hate anything, just don't give a damn what you think especially what you hate but if you going to hate on someone it might as well be me saves someone the misfortune of listening to your shit so throw it on hero. You're sure not bothering me, you probably wasn't even born yet poser. Did you ever see them live? Either of them? Loser.
I was lucky enough to see them during the clash of the titans tour. Although I was there to see the other headlining bands it turned out that this song in particular was the highlight of the night. Most of the evening is long forgotten, or burnt away, but I can still remember what he was wearing, and feel how the mood was completely different during this song. I really love how he sometimes goes slightly off pitch ,whether intentional or not,it somehow makes it even moodier. Love the channel by the way.
I stumbled across your reaction channel and I got to say I'm already a fan. I love how you break it down. Just want to say... love your channel. Rock on girl rock on
“This next song is about pain” aka every single Alice In Chains song.
No, many were about non-conformity, the fact that society was a bunch of lemmings treading water in a septic tank, and the resulting depression and drug abuse from these realizations he used as escapism. Such as "Junkhead"
dime pfp spotted
correction when Dayle was still their lead singer.
@@22andxi3 not that judgemental. Leading a band doesn't make you so much different. As soon most bands got big and wealthy, they live the American dream too, with that modern kitchen, big screen, kids and what not. The real non conformists are the ones who're able to rise above maya. And all the rest puppets of ego.
ROFL right!?
Layne has the best “Yeahs” of anyone ever.
@The_vocalyst370 not today ISIS.
What about James Hettfield? Yeeeeahh!! 😂😂
I love "it ain't like that" 80% just for the YEAH's
All of those Seattle front men had great yeahs
Layne was to "Yeahs" what Owen Wilson is to "wows"
Layne was barely 23 years old here. I have no words.
It's crazy isn't it. He was so gifted.
It’s even more baffling that a) no vocal training whatsoever 2) He absolutely would not have cared for any accolades lol. (Prob why Maynard respects / respected him so much amongst the many others), I think he was just doing it for him, like therapy, but had he lived to be an older man, it’s interesting to think how this would have held up if he got clean. Technique etc. It’s just almost frustrating that this guy had the talent most VOCALISTS (anyone) could only dream of, & we lost him so young. Then again, it’s a contradiction, we got it like this BECAUSE of his demons. I don’t know how you choose as the audience. Maybe he knew that. Grunge isn’t for 4x4, with a house sample, for life of the members. They had to walk thru fire to be this good 🤷♀️ Poor Jerry, the two of them were such a vibe, he’s so talented & he killed it every time ❤ 🎸 If only you could turn back the clock, but w Layne, I don’t know that it would have changed anything, maybe if his girl didn’t pass? But he was a ticking time 💣, which makes it so much sadder.
@@CC_BabblecockI’m pretty sure he was taught by at least two people. One being David Kyle.
you do understand that 23 year olds are real grown humans, right??? and they can form words and even write music...
@@jeffyarborough9244 yeah sure, there are just millions of 23 year old singers out there 😂
Layne's live vocals were so insane. You could understand every word of the lyrics and the other sounds took you where he wanted you to go. Taken way too soon.
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Jerry should look into Brendan Maier for a season. He’s the closest to Layne I’ve ever heard.
Way too soon but I was surprised he made it as long as he did. If there was ever a guy who was going to die young it was him.
Way too soon but I was surprised he made it as long as he did. If there was ever a guy who was going to die young it was him.
The Moore is amazing. BUT dont over sell it. Layne and the guys, Had more 50% shows than 100%. l was in small clubs for 10 yrs and saw many ...... The best Live AnC show l saw was at the 1313 club. l Talk to Layne on a table and drank Jake from the bottle. ( Thats not a flex. l dont care...) The Moore show in ....IDK. Greatness...History...... RIP Layne and Mike ruclips.net/video/u2_IE2f9JFk/видео.html
This is when he was at his strongest. He would blow you out of the room! POWER!
Agreed! I think he was around 22 here
One of the most emotive vocalists I've ever heard. He made you feel it down in your bones.
@The_vocalyst370 mo. Go away
Beautifully said…he absolutely did. I am a huge fan of Jerry Cantrell and his writing but the 2 times I saw Layne perform with Alice in Chains, I couldn’t take my eyes off of Layne. So much power. I was almost frozen in awe. Incredible talent, presence and delivery. It always amazes me to hear him sing Jerry’s words so passionately and full of so much emotion. Unparalleled talent…sorely missed. My favorite singer of all time. 🙏🏼
More like he made you feel it in them bones
@@wyanthewion288I see what you did there:)
Insane that a band like this is criminally underrated and never got the recognition they fully deserved. No Grammy's, not in the rock Hof. My favorite band of the grunge era by far.
Amen! They were the first on the Grunge scene and the best, in my opinion. Between Layne’s vocals and Jerry’s guitar and harmonizing… sigh. So underrated. Would? is in my top 10 fave songs of all time.
Who gives a shit about Grammys. All those award shows are political and don’t represent real life. Get your shit together and stop worrying about shit that means nothing. As long as the music means something to you on a personal level that’s all that matters!!
@@JeremyD325 It's more about getting recognized for their work, especially the writing. When people visit the HOF, their story should be in there right beside the puppets from the i stay away video.
@@iLuseMy1v1s Unserstandable, but what’s more important, getting recognized by the industry, or being appreciated by those who truly live, love, and breathe your music/art? If you are making music simply for money, fame, and other accolades then you are doing it for the wrong reasons.
@@JeremyD325 I would say getting appreciated considering how they have be overshadowed. More people aren't aware how great AIC is, this would help.
I got unexpectedly emotional watching this video. Something about watching the admiration light up this young lady’s face as she experienced this amazing performance from a long-gone era, much like my generation did decades ago.
I don’t know… Maybe it just hit me how old I’ve become.
@@gottlicherhammer Alice was the GOAT of live music. Will never forget or be able to recreate this today . The all mighty dollar has won
I recall reading somewhere that Jerry Cantrell once said Layne’s voice was so powerful that they could hear him over their amped instruments without a mic.
Mark Lanegan said you could hear his voice come out of his body over the amps. It would shake you if you were on the side stage
That's because his voice could go so deep like deep sea penetrating sonar lol
I've read this so many different times from different people. That you could feel it from side stage.
that shit is so fake and i love layne so damn much
Layne Staley is a generational talent. Tragic story, but one of the best vocalists of his time and even ever.
Also, I love when bands can sound even better in concert than their albums.
💯 agree. The number one in rock in general (imo), even incl. the 70s, bc no one could even almost sing like him. Once in a lifetime voice 😭 Someone commented a while back on this performance, that they were there & the venue was literally shaking/vibrating from his voice/belts. Nope, not jealous 🙄😂
Once in a lifetime, Layne was so unique and so powerful. No one will ever compare.
@@Cadinho93tragic loss of a generational talent. I never had the privilege to see Layne play RIP sweet soul
Lead guitarist Jerry Cantrell considers this song the masterpiece of their debut album, that his own guitar solo gives him chills, and that Layne’s vocals on it are amazing. A tormented encapsulation of the fraught relationship Layne had with a girl named Demri Parrott, truly the love of his life. They used drugs together, got addicted together, and her death in October 1996 was a blow he never recovered from. Yet even so, it was as he sang here, “I still love you, but I still burn.”
He didn’t even know demri when he wrote this song!!!
That’s not what I’ve read from multiple sources on his life. With Layne and Demri considered by most as soulmates, the lyrics and song are intense enough to fit that very deep connection.
@@brianbennett6690 He and Demri dated before AIC started, around 87 or so. I’m not sure when this song was written (it got released in 1991) but I’m pretty sure they knew each other.
@@brianbennett6690 You are wrong! Layne wrote this song for Demri.
We are all Alice In Chains fans. Jerry said that the song was written before the name change from Alice -N- Chains to Alice In Chains. I agree that it fits his and demri’s lifestyle the best. The song was written in 89 and released on facelift. There have been multiple stories and the only people I trust are Jerry and Sean. Layne is my favorite of all time with anything music. Not trying to stir it up, glad I got AIC brothers here.
Layne Staley is one of my favorite vocalists ever!
👌🤘🖤🤘
The mighty Layne in his prime, God rest his soul. Thanks so much for checking out some more AiC and sharing your insights with us.
I'm so glad you did this video. It's important that people understand that AIC is so much more than just the unplugged set.
@themidnightchoir referring to reactors. They tend to do the unplugged or sometimes music videos.
@themidnightchoir Most reactors who aren't familiar with the band tend to get pointed towards the unplugged set. Which was great, but not the best representation of the band's true sound. Pearl Jam has the same problem.
I love how you melted at sweet little angel you should have run. Priceless reaction
Layne's voice will forever cut through the heart and soul of everyone who hears it, that's what makes him immortal.
I absolutely LOVE when people find Layne's voice for the first time and have that same ethereal feeling that I did when I first heard it. He was an incredible singer.
The greatest live performance caught on tape!! How in the world they are not in the hall of fame by now is just a musical injustice
Layne was brilliant. Power, emotion, control, amazing sense of melody and harmony. Never be another. Please enjoy what he left us.
I remember hearing AIC for the first time in 1992 on MTV. Layne's intensity gave me goosebumps, and my jaw was on the floor. I don't think anyone aside from Janis Joplin put as much raw emotion into singing as Layne did.
Layne is and I’m guessing will always be my favorite rock vocalist. He is in my top five for all genres. His emotional delivery is unrivaled and his dynamic rage is astounding.
Same vocal coach taught Anne Wilson, Chris Cornell, Geoff Tate, Layne Staley and many Broadway singers and movie stars. “The Maestro” David Kyle
Why does everybody forget Warrel Dane when making that list....? R.I.P Wally I remember...
I always wondered about that.
@@randominc.2251I don't forget.
R.I.P. Mr. Kyle. Your work showed through all your students. Had to be one of the best in the industry.
Love how you move with him. Great reaction ❤
Mimicking what she wants to do to Layne...You could see she is into him.
I love hearing a professional appreciate his vocals❤
YES! FINALLY! More Alice in Chains, please. Bleed The Freak and Man In The Box should be next.
Even their their 19 80s glam stuff. AiC
Layne and Chris Cornell were the vocal Beasts of this era.
Layne is forever my number 1, and Cornell is a legend. I’d also throw Shannon Hoon of blind melon in there for a mention too. I agree with your top 2 but Shannon could be top 5 of the era?
@joeliebke6976 gotta add Eddie veder from pearl jam. And curt Cobain from nirvana!
Layne was the grunge in person.
there was also Maynard (tool) -young Phil Anselmo(pantera)-Peter Steele (typeO-negative) we were blessed with singers in the 90s
So happy that you finally did this one. Love your reactions and analysis!
It would've been so nice to watch him get older, get clean, and have that cool middle aged mature voice. Almost like chris cornell or something. Rip to both. 😢
Fell in love with Laynes voice years back..my kids grew up knowing the lyrics to all the songs.. mesmerizing
There are many reasons I enjoy your videos. For one, many of the videos you analyze are songs by bands I love. This song is a perfect example. There is also your respect for the artists. And since I am not a trained musician or singer, listening to your analysis of the video is interesting as I gain insight into what is required to produce this music I love so much. But, the utter highlight is seeing you watch a video and truly feeling and becoming engrossed by the passion and emotion that some of these singers/artists put into their songs. Layne poured his heart and soul into his songs, his singing. And watching your facial expresses as you tune into those feeling, seeing your empathy is amazing. Why? Because I can empathize with you as I went through the same thing listening to Alice In Chains, Rush, Triumph, etc.... I especially love it when you are so engrossed that you lose yourself in the song and forget that you are supposed to be analyzing it. To me, that speaks volumes about how much the performance has captivated you. Keep up the AMAZING videos!
The heavy metal roots of this famous 90's grunge band is apparent here. Spot on vocal analysis as always Bethany. 🎤
Ooh, I had to watch this one! I can tell you before watching this is one of the most dominant displays of live vocal talent in rock you will ever see! Have fun
Yet another tormented singer that we have lost 💔
“Sinister” Good word. I think that’s what he was going for. Great reaction
i get full body goosebumps everytime i hear "lying, crying, dying to leave"
To see the difference between this and the unplugged session only 6 years later is truly sad. Its such a short time for the kind of pain and damage he endured. It's an absolute tragedy to have lost his unique talent at such a young age.
RIP to THE greatest vocalist of the 90's, hands down.
Welcome to greatness! The music industry got robbed of this vocal genius far too soon! RIP Layne.
Layne easily draws you into his world and plucks at every soul-string on your body…..sometimes his rips them right out. His talent was far beyond what he was given credit for at that time. It makes me happy that ppl are still learning about him & his craft and are appreciating him in the manner that he deserves. He could swoon you with his gentleness and the next word, blow your doors off with his powerful, gritty delivery. @13:20 how he pushes put the yea-ah…even quivering at the end & puts his head down, you know THAT was his heart singing. Layne was in a class of his own.
Jerry matches this with his sludgy riffs. He is a master at making that guitar ‘sing’. Sean & Mike perfectly round it all out. They were a young, but brilliant, group of talented fellas. Most definitely an Iconic band!!!
I really truly appreciate you stopping the video minimal times. His voice was so powerful and is such a vibration through your soul and its so nice to see review videos where that space is provided for more than 15 seconds before stopping to comment, etc.
My favorite AIC track, I'm so glad you found these guys, they are phenomenal
Layne.
That’s all that needs to be said.
Omg omg omg !! Have been waiting on this and a revisit to the unplugged album , thank you so much and keep em coming ! ♥️
When William Duvall auditioned to replace Layne in Alice in Chains, he chose this song. Bold choice!
Jerry was doing a lot of unannounced shows in LA some time after Layne's passing, and William's previous band, Comes With The Fall, was often the opening act. (We're talking some shows with a few hundred people, if that.) So I'd heard William a fair amount, and when he was announced as the lead singer, I was skeptical. Bleed The Freak was the test for me. And not long after, I heard him do it, and nail it. (Man, I still look back fondly on that time.)
@@jimzsblue Lucky you!
Prime Layne. This was very true to the album. They sounded that good.
I love how much you love good music. You’re so passionate about it
This performance was on auto-play in every Guitar Center on the planet from 2000 on. Whenever I bought anything, there they were. Thats how important it is. Layne was so above the game.
Pain makes beautiful art
Jerry Cantrell's solos are some of the best ever created. He's so tasteful yet experimental. Very underrated imho.
I can't explain how happy I am that you have finally done this video (I haven't even watched it yet, I came straight to comment). Out of every performance I have watched reactions to, this performance (Layne) is in my opinion the greatest live performance. My favorite reactor doing my favorite performance! Thank you so much, you just made my day!
I love a good rockers scream, and Layne's screams are on the level of what a like to call, "Terrifying." Just awesome!!
"Wake Up" - Mad Season
Live at the Moore….outstanding.
This used to be my alarm in the mornings... Thought it was perfect... "Wake up young man.. its time to wake up...."... ok ok damn Layne...I dont wannna go to schooool...
That whole album is magic.
I haven't listened to a lot of Alice In Chains but every time I do I'm always impressed with how good they are! This performance is no different! This song showed off how great Layne Staley's vocals are! Your analysis helps to appreciate them even more! Oh, and your t-shirt is really cool too!
Great reaction Bethany. You were feeling this one. Layne had such a great voice and Alice in Chains as a group complimented each other very well.
The greatest singer to ever exist. Rip buddy.
This is peak Layne! Love this performance, it optimizes Layne’s greatness
At his peak, his voice was incomparable to anyone else. Funny thing is his voice was always the best
Yes! I recommended this and I know you’re going to love it! Can’t wait to watch it
Pure legend. Layne will be even more highly regarded in 100 years. Irreplaceable voice…
With how this next generation’s taste of music is, im afraid that most of these beautiful songs will be forgotten.
@@janhojnik3561 sadly true and scary me asfk
One of the greatest to ever do it. RIP Layne 😭
Such a powerful performance. Layne's vocals of course, but Cantrell's playing and solo are also fantastic.
Love this one. Have all three albums (on both cassette and CD) and the Unplugged one too. The ending is pretty much the same on the studio version...but "Live" feels so much better when hearing. A couple of more great Layne songs (both by Mad Season) are: River of Deceit __ Wake Up. Studio versions or "live at the Moore"...either or.
Wake Up is one of my favorite Layne performances.
River Of Deceit plays regularly in my house, my truck, at work… such an amazing song.
@@SlitherWhisp Same here.
Great reaction, thank you. I always thought that the last bit was just Layne showing off, lol. An incredible singer with an incredible band.
Jerry Cantrell brought a lot to this band. The glue of the band!
RIP Layne. You are missed.
Best ever!!! You felt their music in a way no other band can replicate.
This song is deep... The meaning will make you weep.
A little off topic, but Bethany’s natural beauty transcends her insightful analysis. Great song and video!
i appreciate how you teach us to love our favorite songs even more thoroughly!
That brings back so much, I remember 12-13 years old going everywhere with my walkman jamming to Alice in chains albums over and over again all the time, getting in trouble in school jamming out to this wow I forgot all about that, old guns and roses, Megadeth, Ozzy damn I remember all over again what made me so passionate about music in the first place. Thanks Vocalist you done it again I really needed that bit if inspiration today much appreciated, funny the unexpected places like can take you to find serenity isn't it lol. Hope everyone has a wonderful day, something about is calmness with his intensity that always inspired me it's like calm during the storm or something, whatever it was he was the master of it.
Thank you for doing this. This is a good "alternative" to the subtle beauty/vocal harmonies of Down In A Hole (MTV UP), where it showcases Layne's unbelievable power when he was at his best. I always thought this reminded me of a 4 min song version of Romeo & Juliet : tragic love expressed by seminal artists : Shakespeare with his poetry, Layne with his voice.
His voice gives me goosebumps and of the many this is one of my favorite all time greatest live performances ever from Layne! RIP! ❤
"ooo golly" lol you are exactly right
Unreal performance.
Just made my day with this one. ❤
its crazy watching this after this MTV unplugged. During the unplugged Layne was a man dying from heroine addiction. Here he had the most powerful voice. it would literally shake the stadium. Man in the box from this same concert would be a great analysis.
The "grunge movement" is an immortal piece of music history. How did these bands; Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, Nirvana all come out of 1 place at the same time with so much talent and passion. Why Seattle, Why 1989-1995, demolishing any pop rock of the time and ending in suicide and unreasonable death of all the singers throughout the 90s. I mean has that ever happened in similar fashion before.
Hey, Eddie’s still with us and going strong,
One of the few singers that gave me goosebumps when i listen, amazing Layne Staleys, gone too soon!
This has always been my favourite performance of Early Layne im very glad you watched it! - From Australia!
“This next song is about pain.” Well, that really narrows it down!
I love your videos a lot. I know you love music in a way not a lot of people do, and I really appreciate your take on things. You are genuine, informative, and adorable lol. Ty
It's not about technique or training with Layne......it's about passion. One of a kind vocalist, gone too soon.
This is the best live performance record I've ever seen. Makes me really emotional. Absolute legend! RIP
‘Let’s go back’ - OK!! Layne’s voice doesn’t break - it BREAKS.
Breaks your heart ❤️. Talent wasted
Since I've found your channel I've been waiting for your reaction to this particular song/performance. Bums me out when people react to the Unplugged songs, especially as an introduction to the band, since Layne was nowhere near the level he was at during this show. Keep up the great work!
The way you leaned when Layne did was awesome 😂 your facial expressions are amazing your becoming one of my favorite reactors fr
Layne best singer of all times.. He had charisma, passion, perfect interpreter of AIC and Mad Season songs.. Every word he sang sang it from the heart.. Majestic voice, majestic person, majestic songwriter.. Love hate love always been my favorite song ❤
Bleed the Freak from that gig is also great.
This live performance is my favorite, it sounds better than the album version. Unbelievably amazing.
btw, love that you're embracing the grey hair! it's an attractive power move IMO
Not only did you hear Layne's music ,you felt every word! One of the great's!!!
R.i.p😭 LS,,, We miss you brother. R.I.P Mike✌️
And the feeling of calmness during the storm is exactly the mood I was searching for today, it upset the day Kirk Cobain died, I cried the day Lane died! R.I.P.
It was upsetting. I also felt awful when Dimebag was murdered. That lunatic shot several people that night. He wasn’t supposed to have access to a gun his stupid mother knew he was nuts and bought him a weapon as a gift.
Cried the day Layne died, but can’t spell his name correctly?!
Same with Kurt?!
I hate fake people
@@cfhfan2000 yeah damn autocorrect I seen it soon as I posted it, but thanks for pointing it out much appreciated, and don't hate anything, just don't give a damn what you think especially what you hate but if you going to hate on someone it might as well be me saves someone the misfortune of listening to your shit so throw it on hero. You're sure not bothering me, you probably wasn't even born yet poser. Did you ever see them live? Either of them? Loser.
I was lucky enough to see them during the clash of the titans tour. Although I was there to see the other headlining bands it turned out that this song in particular was the highlight of the night. Most of the evening is long forgotten, or burnt away, but I can still remember what he was wearing, and feel how the mood was completely different during this song. I really love how he sometimes goes slightly off pitch ,whether intentional or not,it somehow makes it even moodier. Love the channel by the way.
I saw them on that tour in San Diego and again in Portland. Such an epic roster and AIC killed it as the opener.
I can’t wait to watch your reaction to this ❤️
Grew up with 2 older brothers listening to Iron Maiden, Ozzy and others.
Layne and the guys were the first time finding my own way and best ever
Abso freaking lutely incredible! Nobody will ever compare to his vocals imo. Full body chills thru this whole song! Rip Layne! 🖤🖤🖤
"The way he said sweet little angel is almost sinister." Well said.
Ah man always love seeing people reacting to this, laynes voice on the "I'm the only one, and dying to leave" absolute perfection
And yes he sounded like that in concert he was the best .had it all
I stumbled across your reaction channel and I got to say I'm already a fan. I love how you break it down. Just want to say... love your channel. Rock on girl rock on
Love it. You are so awesome and Layne was one of the best vocalists ever. RIP legend 🙏
Thanks for exposing new people to this. Grew up with it and sad he's gone but we lucked up and had this to experience as teenagers.