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G2 (Junkhead live at Singles movie premiere 1992,Sickman, Sludge Factory) .LalRrQILNjt65y-p-QlWH{fill:var(--newRedditTheme-actionIcon);height:18px;width:18px}.LalRrQILNjt65y-p-QlWH rect{stroke:var(--newRedditTheme-metaText)}._3J2-xIxxxP9ISzeLWCOUVc{height:18px}.FyLpt0kIWG1bTDWZ8HIL1{margin-top:4px}._2ntJEAiwKXBGvxrJiqxx_2,._1SqBC7PQ5dMOdF0MhPIkA8{vertical-align:middle}._1SqBC7PQ5dMOdF0MhPIkA8{-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;display:-ms-inline-flexbox;display:inline-flex;-ms-flex-direction:row;flex-direction:row;-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center} Staley's incredible vocal is the most impressive element about the classic, flexing his incredible range while playing pied piper down the path of broken dreams and depression. look up the Mad Season Live At The Moore performance of "Lifeless Dead" and you can get a good feeling for how loud he could be when pushed. ._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} Junkhead This is one of three songs I would use as an example of the incredible harmony skills Layne possessed. It's the worst pain in the world. Great harmonies. 4. As such, it might not surprise some to learn that Layne Staley was actually planning to record guest vocals on a song with alternative metallers Taproot for their 2002 album Welcome. ._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} Total vocal range: G1-A6, A6 (False Alarm live) The way he finished each verse over Jerry Cantrells low vocal was a thing of beauty. A moment before, Staley had revealed: "My liver is not functioning and I'm throwing up all the time and sh*tting my pants. In his lastinterview months before his death with Argentinean journalist Adriana Rubio, Staley admitted that he knew he was on his way out. . 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. What are your favorite Layne songs be it on Madseason or AIC? Sung vocal range: F2-B5 G6 (False Alarm live) Layne however in the early days constantly pushed hard on both spectrums of his range with massive volume. A lot of iconic musicians have a certain look by which they are remembered. There were reports that he would go to Toys R Us to buy games and return home, but always by himself. Love, Hate, Love The mark of 4:25 of this song always amazed me. C5 (Lip Lock Rock, Ya Yeah Ya, Sickman live, Queen of the Rodeo live at the Marquee (Dallas) 1990, Whatcha Gonna Do) Down in a hole and theyve put all I believe he took vocal lessons from Maestro David P. Kyle, who also taught Geoff Tate and Ann Wilson. . Love Hate Love. D5 (Over the Edge demo, I Cant Have You Blues) And while he will be forever remembered for his long and storied musical career, the last year of Layne's life depicts him as a very different person, whose traumas and issues with addiction had fundamentally changed the musician so many people knew and loved. Of course I didn't know he was going to die, or I would've called 911 anyways. Despite Staley having a better vocal range, Cobain will always be remembered as the face of 90's rock. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Someone finally did a study on Laynes vocal range.. pretty interesting stuff..by someone who actually took the time to do it right and KNOWS what their talking about..Its really nice to see that people still care and that people see the genius in Layne that I personally saw the first time I heard him sing live. 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. /*# sourceMappingURL=https://www.redditstatic.com/desktop2x/chunkCSS/IdCard.ea0ac1df4e6491a16d39_.css.map*/There is "acoustic" recording of his voice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8L-gMvlM2k. WebHe also became known for his flamboyant stage persona and four-octave vocal range. Layne Staley's official date of death was declared April 5, 2002. Speaking during a February 2010 episode of Loveline, Mike said, "I was with him all that day on my birthday trying to keep him alive. ", 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. So crazy, so crazy, so crazy LAYNE WAS EVERYTHING BUT CRAZY. Aside from pure volume, I think Layne's voice was powerful for its raw emotion. As all of us Layne fans feel the sametheres not a song that he sings that we dont absolutely LOVE his voice in. She will know it sooner or later. Layne however in the early days constantly pushed hard on both spectrums of his range with massive volume. ._3-SW6hQX6gXK9G4FM74obr{display:inline-block;vertical-align:text-bottom;width:16px;height:16px;font-size:16px;line-height:16px} 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. For a little peace from God you plead, and beg [] I know I'm near death. But somehow, out of Layne's story grew a bloom of hope for artists in the same position. By the time he passed away on August 5, 2002, the singer was physically and emotionally crippled by his addiction to heroin, as well as his use of other drugs. I know I have no chance. Those were the messages in his songs, endearing him to his fans. "He looked like an eighty-year-old version of himself, and it was frightening. They broke the mold after him!! 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. .c_dVyWK3BXRxSN3ULLJ_t{border-radius:4px 4px 0 0;height:34px;left:0;position:absolute;right:0;top:0}._1OQL3FCA9BfgI57ghHHgV3{-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-pack:start;justify-content:flex-start;margin-top:32px}._1OQL3FCA9BfgI57ghHHgV3 ._33jgwegeMTJ-FJaaHMeOjV{border-radius:9001px;height:32px;width:32px}._1OQL3FCA9BfgI57ghHHgV3 ._1wQQNkVR4qNpQCzA19X4B6{height:16px;margin-left:8px;width:200px}._39IvqNe6cqNVXcMFxFWFxx{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;margin:12px 0}._39IvqNe6cqNVXcMFxFWFxx ._29TSdL_ZMpyzfQ_bfdcBSc{-ms-flex:1;flex:1}._39IvqNe6cqNVXcMFxFWFxx .JEV9fXVlt_7DgH-zLepBH{height:18px;width:50px}._39IvqNe6cqNVXcMFxFWFxx ._3YCOmnWpGeRBW_Psd5WMPR{height:12px;margin-top:4px;width:60px}._2iO5zt81CSiYhWRF9WylyN{height:18px;margin-bottom:4px}._2iO5zt81CSiYhWRF9WylyN._2E9u5XvlGwlpnzki78vasG{width:230px}._2iO5zt81CSiYhWRF9WylyN.fDElwzn43eJToKzSCkejE{width:100%}._2iO5zt81CSiYhWRF9WylyN._2kNB7LAYYqYdyS85f8pqfi{width:250px}._2iO5zt81CSiYhWRF9WylyN._1XmngqAPKZO_1lDBwcQrR7{width:120px}._3XbVvl-zJDbcDeEdSgxV4_{border-radius:4px;height:32px;margin-top:16px;width:100%}._2hgXdc8jVQaXYAXvnqEyED{animation:_3XkHjK4wMgxtjzC1TvoXrb 1.5s ease infinite;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--newCommunityTheme-field),var(--newCommunityTheme-inactive),var(--newCommunityTheme-field));background-size:200%}._1KWSZXqSM_BLhBzkPyJFGR{background-color:var(--newCommunityTheme-widgetColors-sidebarWidgetBackgroundColor);border-radius:4px;padding:12px;position:relative;width:auto} Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. I Stay Away This song is combination of what I just said. F5 (I Cant Have You Blues) In 2002, the acclaimed frontman died at the young age of 34, shocking the world and sending the band in turmoil for years. When the song slows downgives me chills. F6 (Queen of the Rodeo live) However, his body wasn't discovered until April 20, two weeks after the singer had passed away from an overdose. ._1sDtEhccxFpHDn2RUhxmSq{font-family:Noto Sans,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;line-height:18px;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-flow:row nowrap;flex-flow:row nowrap}._1d4NeAxWOiy0JPz7aXRI64{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaText)}.icon._3tMM22A0evCEmrIk-8z4zO{margin:-2px 8px 0 0} I never wanted to end my life this way. RIP Layne. Layne Staley was the frontman of Alice in Chains, rock band that became famous in early 90's during Steattle's grunge movement. It was a warning.". Rooster is a bit different because the guitar riff is not itself acoustically. I was on my way to a friends but couldnt drive. In 2002, the acclaimed frontman died at the young age of 34, shocking the world and sending the band in turmoil for years. >>>Head Creeps: Empty room sets the scene. Would Iconic. "Junkhead" From its stuttering opening notes, "Junkhead" is heavy blues. In many ways, Nancy is still haunted by her son's addiction addicts and fans send her letters all the time but she also sees Layne's lyrics on the subject as helpful and prophetic. I love the Mad Season songs. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. You can get lost in his voice and u can cry when u hear the lyrics. Could it be Nothing Song? The cracks & lines from where you gave up they make an easy man to read . His expressed his struggles with depression and drug abuse through his chilling vocals that were equally beautiful and haunting. 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. Demri had a look that seemed to define the musical era, beautiful in a small-town way with her bright eyes, round cheeks, and curly hair. Alone. Layne Staley died in April 2002. He had an impressive and special vocal range and besides his fascinating voice, he was also a good songwriter and performer. E5 (Queen of the Rodeo, Bleed the Freak, Love Song, Sickman, Fat Girls demo, Sickman live) 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. Nancy was even working in a treatment center the day Staley died and it was her intervention that led the police to find the singer's body. Down in a Hole, Rooster and Nutshell specifically are spectacular. 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. Today marks the 16th anniversary of Layne Staley 's death. According to Alice in Chains: The Untold Story, it was love at first sight. I couldnt even wait to get back in my car. For me there are two that I can literally listen to over and over. There's a trope that rock stars overindulging in bad behavior and harmful drugs "think they'll live forever." The Sound Vapors Podcast was launched in November of 2018 and listeners can hear interviews with some of their favorite musicians, actors, actresses and people in the world of sports. Some of the notable songs include the Staind song Layne, Colds 2003 The Day Seattle Died, Shadow by Theory of a Deadman and Zakk Wyldes song Layne from his band, Black Label Society. Staleys passion for music started with percussion when he was 12, and then continued with drums in his WebAll together, The Four Pillars of Singing offers a total of 32 vocal workouts with 64 different options to explore and train your voice. Thanks for taking this brief but therapeutic journey with me. >>>God Am: Invite you in my heart, then AMEN. "Junkhead" From its stuttering opening notes, "Junkhead" is heavy blues. Staley deeply saddened many people with his tragic death on April 5, 2002, while he was only at the age of 34. 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. In Greg Prato's bookGrunge Is Dead, his mother Nancy described him as a "video game freak," while Tad Doyle of the seminal Seattle band Tad describes how Alice in Chains would have his band on their tour bus "playing video games and listening to music. When I listen now, I hear more pain than ever in his voice and Im probably not the only one that it makes feel a sadness. According to Seattle Weekly , police were forced to break down Staley's door after his mother had called them to his University District apartment. But I think I really love every song he sang. The scene they found there was a harrowing one: brown heroin stains leading from the bathroom to the living room, stashes of cocaine and crack pipes around the house, the TV on and flickering. Well it appears the link no longer works so Ive posted the study into this post. Such a tormented, talented soul. B5 (Movie appearance) They are both from Facelift. Love Hate Love is probably my favorite example if his vocal strength. The reasons why have been well documented but today Id like to remember his iconic voice and some of his brilliant performances. Selected Tracks: No One Knows, The Lost Art of Keeping A Secret, Keep Your Eyes Peeled 34. Such is the tragedy of one of the most charismatic figures to colour the rock scene of the 1990s. Were All Alone just breaks my heart, but I do love it. 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. (i.e. He died on November 24, 1991 from bronchopneumonia as a result from HIV/AIDS I didn't know vocal range mattered in rock music. Rushmore of vocalists, but his raw emotion, subtle nuances, and vocal range make him arguably one of the best ever. Hair slicked back and dark glasses is how my memory will always picture Layne as. The best example of his tonal power is probably Love, Hate, Love. And I like your site here. Before he became a singer he has been in 3 other bands (Ibex, Sour Milk Sea, and The Hectics). WebVocalist, guitarist, producer known as 'Madlock'.