You can get lost in his voice and u can cry when u hear the lyrics. ._1QwShihKKlyRXyQSlqYaWW{height:16px;width:16px;vertical-align:bottom}._2X6EB3ZhEeXCh1eIVA64XM{margin-left:3px}._1jNPl3YUk6zbpLWdjaJT1r{font-size:12px;font-weight:500;line-height:16px;border-radius:2px;display:inline-block;margin-right:5px;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;vertical-align:text-bottom;white-space:pre;word-break:normal;padding:0 4px}._1jNPl3YUk6zbpLWdjaJT1r._39BEcWjOlYi1QGcJil6-yl{padding:0}._2hSecp_zkPm_s5ddV2htoj{font-size:12px;font-weight:500;line-height:16px;border-radius:2px;display:inline-block;margin-right:5px;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;vertical-align:text-bottom;white-space:pre;word-break:normal;margin-left:0;padding:0 4px}._2hSecp_zkPm_s5ddV2htoj._39BEcWjOlYi1QGcJil6-yl{padding:0}._1wzhGvvafQFOWAyA157okr{font-size:12px;font-weight:500;line-height:16px;border-radius:2px;margin-right:5px;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;vertical-align:text-bottom;white-space:pre;word-break:normal;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:14px;padding:0 4px}._3BPVpMSn5b1vb1yTQuqCRH,._1wzhGvvafQFOWAyA157okr{display:inline-block;height:16px}._3BPVpMSn5b1vb1yTQuqCRH{background-color:var(--newRedditTheme-body);border-radius:50%;margin-left:5px;text-align:center;width:16px}._2cvySYWkqJfynvXFOpNc5L{height:10px;width:10px}.aJrgrewN9C8x1Fusdx4hh{padding:2px 8px}._1wj6zoMi6hRP5YhJ8nXWXE{font-size:14px;padding:7px 12px}._2VqfzH0dZ9dIl3XWNxs42y{border-radius:20px}._2VqfzH0dZ9dIl3XWNxs42y:hover{opacity:.85}._2VqfzH0dZ9dIl3XWNxs42y:active{transform:scale(.95)} D5 (Over the Edge demo, I Cant Have You Blues) ._3bX7W3J0lU78fp7cayvNxx{max-width:208px;text-align:center} Sung vocal range: F2-B5 E5 (Sickman) Hommes ability to churn out incredible rock n roll hits to go along with his impressive tenor range vocally make him one of the best frontmen in rock music. The powerful range he has in these two songs truly amazes me and really shows how VERY talented this man was.There is a different sound and style to so many of his songs that you get the full effect of what his voice could really do. January 31, 2019. You can get lost in his voice and u can cry when u hear the lyrics. He is the lead singer of a wonderful band called Alice in chains. He didnt loose any range, he doesnt sound like he got any serious vocal issues throughout his career, one of the most (vocally speaking) healthy vocalists in rock history. @keyframes _1tIZttmhLdrIGrB-6VvZcT{0%{opacity:0}to{opacity:1}}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd,.HQ2VJViRjokXpRbJzPvvc{--infoTextTooltip-overflow-left:0px;font-size:12px;font-weight:500;line-height:16px;padding:3px 9px;position:absolute;border-radius:4px;margin-top:-6px;background:#000;color:#fff;animation:_1tIZttmhLdrIGrB-6VvZcT .5s step-end;z-index:100;white-space:pre-wrap}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd:after,.HQ2VJViRjokXpRbJzPvvc:after{content:"";position:absolute;top:100%;left:calc(50% - 4px - var(--infoTextTooltip-overflow-left));width:0;height:0;border-top:3px solid #000;border-left:4px solid transparent;border-right:4px solid transparent}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd{margin-top:6px}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd:after{border-bottom:3px solid #000;border-top:none;bottom:100%;top:auto} Such is the tragedy of one of the most charismatic figures to colour the rock scene of the 1990s. "I know I'm dying," he said in a portion of the interview reprinted byMTV. F5 (I Cant Have You Blues) aic live, aic live video, Layne Staley, Videos, vocal range. An amazing singer and songwriter. RIP Layne. I think Rain When I Die and Love, Hate, Love really showcase the power he had. Layne Staley was definitely a way more talented singer. WebWatch this video to learn how I went from less than octave of range to the seriously pro voice you'll hear in my "before and after" section - using the killer vocal blueprint and free Vowel Modification Layne Staley - Vocal Cover. Now. Bleed the Freak by A.I.C. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. He pushed a lot, and it gave him a ton of grit and volume in his early days. It almost makes me cry at times to know that we no longer have this wonderful, beautiful talented Layne here with us. The choruses are easily my favorites in the AIC catalog for those expert, multi-piece harmonies. Most vocalists find their range and stick to i.t and diversify by adding power in that range. Visit Renadas Photobucket for more Layne pics.. 7 y Layne Staley always had an incredible rock voice, but it was an untapped reserve until he learnt to sing. I can feel his pain; he was the poet of pain. Anniversary of Dems passing & a note from her Mom, Darin Lamb One of Layne Staleys Best Friends. Heres twelve of my favorite vocal performances Layne Staley put on a studio recording starting from earliest to latest: ._2ik4YxCeEmPotQkDrf9tT5{width:100%}._1DR1r7cWVoK2RVj_pKKyPF,._2ik4YxCeEmPotQkDrf9tT5{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center}._1DR1r7cWVoK2RVj_pKKyPF{-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center;max-width:100%}._1CVe5UNoFFPNZQdcj1E7qb{-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;margin-right:4px}._2UOVKq8AASb4UjcU1wrCil{height:28px;width:28px;margin-top:6px}.FB0XngPKpgt3Ui354TbYQ{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:start;align-items:flex-start;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column;margin-left:8px;min-width:0}._3tIyrJzJQoNhuwDSYG5PGy{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;width:100%}.TIveY2GD5UQpMI7hBO69I{font-size:12px;font-weight:500;line-height:16px;color:var(--newRedditTheme-titleText);white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis}.e9ybGKB-qvCqbOOAHfFpF{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;width:100%;max-width:100%;margin-top:2px}.y3jF8D--GYQUXbjpSOL5.y3jF8D--GYQUXbjpSOL5{font-weight:400;box-sizing:border-box}._28u73JpPTG4y_Vu5Qute7n{margin-left:4px} But I think I really love every song he sang. In a profile on Staley from The Seattle Times, his mother Nancy said that her final memory of her son was him holding his nephew while visiting his family in February 2002. Original Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr spent the day before Layne Staley's death Starr's birthday, in fact hanging out with the singer at his University District apartment. I think its pretty obvious that he kicks serious ass! The reasons why have been well documented but today Id like to remember his iconic voice and some of his brilliant performances. I just found it recently. WebLayne Staley was the frontman of Alice in Chains, rock band that became famous in early 90's during Steattle's grunge movement. Staley's body was sitting upright on his couch. His aw yeahs are classic Layne Staley. [] He still managed to smile. Heres twelve of my favorite vocal performances Layne Staley put on a studio recording starting from earliest to latest: We Die Young This song was the first thing you heard when you listened to Facelift. In Laynes case, its one of the best voices in musical history. We think these five songs are where that distinctive connection When Alice in Chains' first bassist Mike Starr was hanging out with Staley the day before his death the last time, as far as Staley's friends and family could tell, that anyone saw the singer alive Layne revealed that he'd seen Demri recently in his apartment. The best example of his tonal power is probably Love, Hate, Love. Nancy rushed to his apartment, and when Staley didn't answer, she contacted the police. I think I Stay Away is incredible throughout, and esp. It ain't no joke. ", Jeff Gilbert, an editor at Seattle music magazine the Rocker, said that when Layne approached him on the street toward the end of his life, he looked bad physically but seemed aware emotionally. [] I know I'm near death. Then, she received a call from his accountant saying that Staley had taken out a large sum of money weeks ago and that no one had heard from him since. He had an impressive and special vocal range and besides his fascinating voice, he was also a good songwriter and performer. Tone was much more consistent. I have to agree that Bleed The Freak is great. ._1x9diBHPBP-hL1JiwUwJ5J{font-size:14px;font-weight:500;line-height:18px;color:#ff585b;padding-left:3px;padding-right:24px}._2B0OHMLKb9TXNdd9g5Ere-,._1xKxnscCn2PjBiXhorZef4{height:16px;padding-right:4px;vertical-align:top}.icon._1LLqoNXrOsaIkMtOuTBmO5{height:20px;vertical-align:middle;padding-right:8px}.QB2Yrr8uihZVRhvwrKuMS{height:18px;padding-right:8px;vertical-align:top}._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0{font-size:14px;font-weight:500;line-height:18px;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon)}._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0 ._1LLqoNXrOsaIkMtOuTBmO5,._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0 ._2B0OHMLKb9TXNdd9g5Ere-,._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0 ._1xKxnscCn2PjBiXhorZef4,._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0 .QB2Yrr8uihZVRhvwrKuMS{fill:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon)} B4 (Man in the Box, Love, Hate, Love, Fairytale Love Song, Lifeless Dead, Would?, Social Parasite, Godsmack, I Cant Remember, Killing Yourself, Chemical Addiction, Real Thing, Got Me Wrong, I Know Somethin (Bout You), Put You Down, Again, Godsmack, Right Turn, Queen of the Rodeo, What the Hell Have I, Would demo, Dam That River demo) They broke the mold after him!! According to Guitar World, in 1997, Layne Staley, using the entity the Larusta Trust (Layne often used the fake name John Larusta in his business dealings, perhaps as a reference to the Alice in Chains' classic "Rooster"), purchased an apartment in Seattle's bustling University District. Layne was born August 22, 1967 and passed away on April 5, 2002 at the age of 34. . Aside from pure volume, I think Layne's voice was powerful for its raw emotion. The interaction was mixed: According to David de Sola's book, Layne was in a sour mood and got into an argument with Mike over his use of benzodiazepine. Keeping the songs in the upper fourth octave is an intentional signature sound of AiC, going up to the fifth octave would really change the vibe of their sound. I personally love the whole Madseason album and pretty much every song on Dirt by AIC. B4 (Dont Follow, Wake Up, Heroin demo, Junkhead, Rooster, King of the Kats demo, Rooster demo, Sickman, Im Above, Sealed with a Kiss, I Dont Care, Suffragette City, Real Thing demo, Sweet Leaf live, False Alarm live, Rooster demo) . An amazing singer and songwriter. His body was discovered on April 20, seemingly two weeks after his death. According to Seattle Weekly , police were forced to break down Staley's door after his mother had called them to his University District apartment. . His voice so pure, so haunting then, now & forever . From an overdose of heroin and cocaine. Associated Acts: Alice in Chains (1987 - 2002), Mad Season (1994 - 1997), "Alice N' Chains" (1986 - 1987; the band evolved from a group previously called 'Sleze') . Published. He simply was beautiful inside & out. Layne's full-throated crowing and pained howls expressed a pained sense of humanity that many young listeners embracing the jarring nuances of the '90s after emerging from the pastel shallowness of the '80s felt down to their bones. A4 (Ring Them Bells, Wake Up, Rain When I Die, Junkhead demo, Dirt, Artificial Red, Hate to Feel, Sickman, Sea of Sorrow, Hush, Hush), G1 (Rooster demo) Check it out, heres the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9GAEFTeWko. He was one of the few singers that sounded just as good with a big harmony piece as he did with a single tracked vocal. Rushmore of vocalists, but his raw emotion, subtle nuances, and vocal range make him arguably one of the best ever. ", Perhaps the most painful thing about this is that Layne's sense of hopelessness drove him to isolate even further and push away even those who loved him. I'm telling you: Demri was here last night. Nutshell is beautiful, esp. WebLayne Thomas Staley (born Layne Rutherford Staley; August 22, 1967 April 5, 2002) [2] [3] was an American singer and songwriter who was the original lead vocalist of the rock band Alice in Chains, which rose to international fame in the early 1990s as part of Seattle 's grunge movement. This is done by conducting in depth interviews and publishing detailed album reviews. Talented, honest, funny, intelligent. I believe he took vocal lessons from Maestro David P. Kyle, who also taught Geoff Tate and Ann Wilson. Especially when Layne uses his extremely powerful voice. The stones in their plaaaaaeeeaaaeeeace < this last word is dragged out for 4 seconds, and not in some off key high pitched or screamed vocal. I'd much rather have him alive and not talking to me than to have lost such a great human being [] a great friend. ", Because of this, Staley was disgusted by heroin's effect on his life and that he didn't want Alice in Chains' fans to think it was cool. For more than 30 years, those harmonies have made the hair on the backs of our necks stand up and goosebumps climb up our forearms. It's too late. (i.e. Despite Staley having a better vocal range, Cobain will always be remembered as the face of 90's rock. While a decade and a half has gone by since the Alice in Chains singer's passing, his iconic voice will live forever. Its so well put together from a vocal perspective. Before he became a singer he has been in 3 other bands (Ibex, Sour Milk Sea, and The Hectics). Sort of heartbreaking to listen to that song (and all of Unplugged) now, seeing as he suffered in ways we cannot imagine in the years that followed. All I can think if is yayheeee its driving me crazy, also I dont think it went super mainstream.. idk, It got to be Junkhead, the live version. Currently you have JavaScript disabled. very, very powerful. He was very honest with people about the effects of drug use, urging them not to follow in his footsteps. Selected Tracks: No One Knows, The Lost Art of Keeping A Secret, Keep Your Eyes Peeled 34. Ill probably never get over how tragic the lose of Layne was to the world..and we lost him far before he took his last breathe. ._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4{width:100%}._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4:hover ._31L3r0EWsU0weoMZvEJcUA{display:none}._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4 ._31L3r0EWsU0weoMZvEJcUA,._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4:hover ._11Zy7Yp4S1ZArNqhUQ0jZW{display:block}._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4 ._11Zy7Yp4S1ZArNqhUQ0jZW{display:none} His body was discovered on April 20, seemingly two weeks after his death. In the grunge era, his voice is already on the Mt. Junkhead This is one of three songs I would use as an example of the incredible harmony skills Layne possessed. Love, Hate, Love & Confusion. According to The Seattle Times, shortly after Staley's death, his mother Nancy began receiving donations and letters from fans all around the world struggling with addiction. R.I.P. ._2a172ppKObqWfRHr8eWBKV{-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;margin-right:8px}._39-woRduNuowN7G4JTW4I8{margin-top:12px}._136QdRzXkGKNtSQ-h1fUru{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;margin:8px 0;width:100%}.r51dfG6q3N-4exmkjHQg_{font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.5px;line-height:12px;text-transform:uppercase;-ms-flex-pack:justify;justify-content:space-between;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center}.r51dfG6q3N-4exmkjHQg_,._2BnLYNBALzjH6p_ollJ-RF{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex}._2BnLYNBALzjH6p_ollJ-RF{margin-left:auto}._1-25VxiIsZFVU88qFh-T8p{padding:0}._2nxyf8XcTi2UZsUInEAcPs._2nxyf8XcTi2UZsUInEAcPs{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-widgetColors-sidebarWidgetTextColor)} Perhaps closest to Layne Staley in the 12 months before his death was his mother, Nancy McCallum, who had always been there for her son and helped him seek out treatment for his addiction. Of course I didn't know he was going to die, or I would've called 911 anyways. also Down In a Hole, Man In the Box, Rooster, Nutshell, Sludge Factory and sooo much more, the real original band that he co-formed not the imitation with Duvall, as Jerry should have renamed the band especially not wanting to give Laynes mom her portion of earnings saying that when Layne passed so did his earnings??? I put Above in a just sat there listening. If youre not a music expert but you listen with noise cancelling headphones on, you can hear just how amazing his voice is. I love the Mad Season songs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8L-gMvlM2k. Not to mention hes a pretty damn good guitarist as well. It was a short song in time but it was full of that raw emotion and power that Layne showed us at the beginning of Alice in Chains career. "I'm not using drugs to get high like many people think. The vocal harmonies between Layne Staley and Jerry Cantrell of Alice In Chains are some of the most recognizable in all of rock music. Layne Staley's official date of death was declared April 5, 2002. ._9ZuQyDXhFth1qKJF4KNm8{padding:12px 12px 40px}._2iNJX36LR2tMHx_unzEkVM,._1JmnMJclrTwTPpAip5U_Hm{font-size:16px;font-weight:500;line-height:20px;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-bodyText);margin-bottom:40px;padding-top:4px;text-align:left;margin-right:28px}._2iNJX36LR2tMHx_unzEkVM{-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex}._2iNJX36LR2tMHx_unzEkVM ._24r4TaTKqNLBGA3VgswFrN{margin-left:6px}._306gA2lxjCHX44ssikUp3O{margin-bottom:32px}._1Omf6afKRpv3RKNCWjIyJ4{font-size:18px;font-weight:500;line-height:22px;border-bottom:2px solid var(--newCommunityTheme-line);color:var(--newCommunityTheme-bodyText);margin-bottom:8px;padding-bottom:8px}._2Ss7VGMX-UPKt9NhFRtgTz{margin-bottom:24px}._3vWu4F9B4X4Yc-Gm86-FMP{border-bottom:1px solid var(--newCommunityTheme-line);margin-bottom:8px;padding-bottom:2px}._3vWu4F9B4X4Yc-Gm86-FMP:last-of-type{border-bottom-width:0}._2qAEe8HGjtHsuKsHqNCa9u{font-size:14px;font-weight:500;line-height:18px;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-bodyText);padding-bottom:8px;padding-top:8px}.c5RWd-O3CYE-XSLdTyjtI{padding:8px 0}._3whORKuQps-WQpSceAyHuF{font-size:12px;font-weight:400;line-height:16px;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon);margin-bottom:8px}._1Qk-ka6_CJz1fU3OUfeznu{margin-bottom:8px}._3ds8Wk2l32hr3hLddQshhG{font-weight:500}._1h0r6vtgOzgWtu-GNBO6Yb,._3ds8Wk2l32hr3hLddQshhG{font-size:12px;line-height:16px;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon)}._1h0r6vtgOzgWtu-GNBO6Yb{font-weight:400}.horIoLCod23xkzt7MmTpC{font-size:12px;font-weight:400;line-height:16px;color:#ea0027}._33Iw1wpNZ-uhC05tWsB9xi{margin-top:24px}._2M7LQbQxH40ingJ9h9RslL{font-size:12px;font-weight:400;line-height:16px;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon);margin-bottom:8px} However, his body wasn't discovered until April 20 , two weeks after the singer had passed away from an overdose. @keyframes ibDwUVR1CAykturOgqOS5{0%{transform:rotate(0deg)}to{transform:rotate(1turn)}}._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq{--sizePx:0;font-size:4px;position:relative;text-indent:-9999em;border-radius:50%;border:4px solid var(--newCommunityTheme-bodyTextAlpha20);border-left-color:var(--newCommunityTheme-body);transform:translateZ(0);animation:ibDwUVR1CAykturOgqOS5 1.1s linear infinite}._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq,._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq:after{width:var(--sizePx);height:var(--sizePx)}._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq:after{border-radius:50%}._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq._2qr28EeyPvBWAsPKl-KuWN{margin:0 auto} Layne Staley was definitely a way more talented singer. I started her up and threw whatever disc was in the CD player, on the the other seat. You can reach him via Twitter, where he is known to tweet out upcoming interviews to gather questions from fans that have the chance to be included in the interview and podcast. One day, Nate Burch, one of Robert Lunte's students from Seattle, came to the lesson with an old coffee stained piece of paper that had a hand written, transcribed lecture from Maestro Kyle on it. 4. "Junkhead" From its stuttering opening notes, "Junkhead" is heavy blues. Staleys passion for music started with percussion when he was 12, and then continued with drums in his If I ranked these this would be my number one favorite Layne Staley vocal ever. I believe he took vocal lessons from Maestro David P. Kyle, who also taught Geoff Tate and Ann Wilson. Heres twelve of my favorite vocal performances Layne Staley put on a studio recording starting from earliest to latest: He was 34 years old. Thanx to Ricki from theLaynestaley.co.uk Fan Site for bring this post to my attention. and Sean Kinney and become the Alice In Chains the world knows and Loves, atleast I do anyways.LoL. Voice type: Low tenor Sung vocal range: F2-B5 Total vocal range: G1-A6 Significant high notes: A6 ( False Alarm live) G6 ( False Alarm live) F6 ( According to an interview with Staley's stepfather Jim Elmer inDavid De Sola's bookAlice in Chains: The Untold Story, Layne seemed to be in high spirits even toward the end of his life: "He was smiling, he was talkative, so there's a good sign that either he was doing better or he was trying to do better, that there's a more hopeful thing as compared to 'We're going to lose him in two days' or something like that. Sludge Factory This one is dark and evil. These days, many believe that grunge killed heavy metal outright, the former's ferocious honesty instantly silencing the latter's superficial love of girls, drugs, and soft-boil satanism. Post by falsetokaiba onMar 26, 2020 at 3:44pm. It wasnt so much his power that impressed but his willingness and ability to push very hard on such a large range of vocal tone. Now I can grow a beautiful shell for all to see. (River of Deceit) He didnt need to grow a thing. According to Ultimate Classic Rock, his 6'1" body weighed only 86 pounds, and in one of his hands was a syringe loaded with heroin. Alone. . Visit Renadas Photobucket for more Layne pics.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9GAEFTeWko. WebHe also became known for his flamboyant stage persona and four-octave vocal range. So crazy, so crazy, so crazy LAYNE WAS EVERYTHING BUT CRAZY. I couldnt even wait to get back in my car. According to a statement by former Taproot drummer Jarrod Montague republished by THEPRP, Layne's mother told the band that when he died, he had Taproot's demo of their track in his CD player. WebVocalist, guitarist, producer known as 'Madlock'. Layne Staley was the frontman of Alice in Chains, rock band that became famous in early 90's during Steattle's grunge movement.

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