Today marks the 16th anniversary of Layne Staley 's death. Of course I didn't know he was going to die, or I would've called 911 anyways. 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. The two were watching the show Crossing Over, on which a medium claimed to speak to audience members' dead relatives, when Staley said, "Demri was here last night. His expressed his struggles with depression and drug abuse through his chilling vocals that were equally beautiful and haunting. 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Anyway, his great voice still living among us and that video is my tribute to him.Playlist:00:00 I cant remember00:17 All alone00:24 Rosster (Demo version 1991)00:31 We die Young00:38 Grind00:45 Brother00:56 Dont follow01:03 No excuses01:17 Bleed the freak01:24 X-Ray MInd01:31 Them bons01:39 Love, hate, love01:45 Man in the box01:51 Dont follow01:59 Wake up02:06 Am I inside02:14 Am I inside02:24 Am I inside (Live)02:34 Confusion02:41 I cant remember02:52 X-Ray mind03:05 Rooster03:22 Bleed the freak03:31 I know something03:40 Sea of sorrow03:49 I stay away03:59 Love, hate, love04:08 I cant remember04:19 Long gone day04:27 Confusion04:34 Artificial red04:41 Sunchine04:48 Confusion04:57 It aint like that05:04 Junkhead05:14 Down in a hole05:24 I know something05:32 Them bones05:30 Would05:46 Love, hate, love05:56 We die Young06:04 Dont follow06:12 Dirt06:21 Rooster06:32 Artificial red06:49 Sea of sorrow06:59 Hate to feel07:15 Sea of sorrow07:22 Rain when I die07:40 Wake up07:47 Real thing07:54 King of the kats08:11 Lifeless dead08:19 Social parasite08:25 I cant have you blues (demo)08:36 Bleek the freak08:45 Rooster08:52 I cant remember09:15 Man in the box09:25 Love, hate, love09:42 Junkhead09:50 Im above09:57 Dont follow10:04 Wake up10:13 Lip lock rock10:22 - Whatcha gonna do (Demo)10:28 Sickman (Alice in Blunderland)10:36 Bleed the freak10:45 I cant have you blues10:54 Lip lock rock11:01 Queen of the rodeo (Alice in Blunderland)11:09 - Queen of the rodeo (Music Bank Disc 1)11:20 Fat girls11:27 Over the edge11:33 Fat girls11:40 Over the edge11:47 Fat girls11:53 - I cant have you blues (demo)12:00 Over the edge12:07 Lip lock rock12:18 Whale and wasp12:25 Down in a hole12:35 Sludge factory12:42 Artificial red12:53 Nutshell13:01 Love song13:09 Would13:17 Would (live)13:25 Rain when I die13:33 Real thing13:41 Rooster (demo 1991)13:52 Bleed the freak14:01 I cant remember14:09 Love song14:19 Iron glam14:26 King of the kats14:34 Love song14:42 Fat girls14:49 False alarm (Seattle, WA - live)15:08 Sorry, I dont know the song name.15:14 Killing yourself15:23 Dont follow Layne Staley August 22, 1967 April 5, 2002. 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. Layne Staley died in April 2002. Dope sick hurts the entire body.". But by the end of his life, Layne Staley was not only aware that his drug use had screwed up his whole world, but that he wouldn't be around much longer. ._2cHgYGbfV9EZMSThqLt2tx{margin-bottom:16px;border-radius:4px}._3Q7WCNdCi77r0_CKPoDSFY{width:75%;height:24px}._2wgLWvNKnhoJX3DUVT_3F-,._3Q7WCNdCi77r0_CKPoDSFY{background:var(--newCommunityTheme-field);background-size:200%;margin-bottom:16px;border-radius:4px}._2wgLWvNKnhoJX3DUVT_3F-{width:100%;height:46px} Shame In You Go to 3:30. I cant claim to really understand it, but what I can say is that I think Layne Staley had possibly the most beautiful and unique voice of the last century. It's the worst pain in the world. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. The very first time I heard Layne sing was back at the Music Bank.He was singing a Blondie song and was in a band called Sleaze, then Alice N Chains with Nick Pollack, James Burgstrom, and Johnnie Bakolas(sorry if spelling is wrong).Later to join Jerry Cantrell, Mike Starr(R.I.P. 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. Despite Staley having a better vocal range, Cobain will always be remembered as the face of 90's rock. Such is the tragedy of one of the most charismatic figures to colour the rock scene of the 1990s. 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. I don't wanna see people anymore and it's nobody's business but mine.". Sadly, Staley's vocals never got recorded, though he was interested in the project right up until his death. 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. Layne Staley Vocal Range Studywas originally posted attherangeplace.forummotion.combut now you must join to read it so Ive posted it here so everyone can read it. The best example of his The voice Alice In Chains' frontman lives through this dude. But I think I really love every song he sang. In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. There is this song stuck in my head but I cant remember the name and the lyrics wont come out the only way I can explain it is circus music..? Layne Staley Vocal Range Study was originally posted at therangeplace.forummotion.com but now you must join to read it so Ive posted it here so everyone can read it. My two favorite songs are Nutshell and I Stay Away. 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. Haley the track is either got me wrong or caz u said circus music and it dint go mainstream ..queen of the rodeo, sorry its definitely I stay away from jar of flies EP, Finally some whos agree that demos version of Junnkhead is better then originals, One of those unique voices, gift to our ears and soul, Wow where to beginas a hard core fan and he is my all time favorite vocalistthe whole entire Mad Season album! Perhaps the most tragic part of this was that the bassist, worried by Staley's appearance, tried to call 911 for his friend but the singer declined. There are so many songs to choose from but these two really stand out for me. Id love to know. .ehsOqYO6dxn_Pf9Dzwu37{margin-top:0;overflow:visible}._2pFdCpgBihIaYh9DSMWBIu{height:24px}._2pFdCpgBihIaYh9DSMWBIu.uMPgOFYlCc5uvpa2Lbteu{border-radius:2px}._2pFdCpgBihIaYh9DSMWBIu.uMPgOFYlCc5uvpa2Lbteu:focus,._2pFdCpgBihIaYh9DSMWBIu.uMPgOFYlCc5uvpa2Lbteu:hover{background-color:var(--newRedditTheme-navIconFaded10);outline:none}._38GxRFSqSC-Z2VLi5Xzkjy{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon)}._2DO72U0b_6CUw3msKGrnnT{border-top:none;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaText);cursor:pointer;padding:8px 16px 8px 8px;text-transform:none}._2DO72U0b_6CUw3msKGrnnT:hover{background-color:#0079d3;border:none;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-body);fill:var(--newCommunityTheme-body)} Published. He was 34 years old. It's too late. And while much of Alice in Chains' appeal can be credited to the swampy, languid riffs of guitarist Jerry Cantrell, even more of the band's uniquely powerful sound is owed to the vocals of original lead singer Layne Staley. Most of the time when we praise an artist we talk in terms of era or genre. January 31, 2019. Love, Hate, Love The mark of 4:25 of this song always amazed me. He became a much more proficient singer later on in his career, which, sadly, developed alongside his addiction. Unfortunately, Staley wouldn't be long for this world. ._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} D5 (Over the Edge demo, I Cant Have You Blues) 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??? Tate. ._2Gt13AX94UlLxkluAMsZqP{background-position:50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:contain;position:relative;display:inline-block} Featuring Kegan from Foundation Vocal. The cracks & lines from where you gave up they make an easy man to read . The first song he does, and I personally think you can hear he is nervous but despite that his voice comes through and he kind of flows back into it. . "Junkhead" From its stuttering opening notes, "Junkhead" is heavy blues. and its not sickman Help? >>>Wake Up slow suicides no way to go . ), Press J to jump to the feed. 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. Most vocalists find their range and stick to i.t and diversify by adding power in that range. He died on November 24, 1991 from bronchopneumonia as a result from HIV/AIDS I didn't know vocal range mattered in rock music. Mad Season | Mark Lanegan - Vocal Cover. 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. 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 ( He wouldn't answer the door or take calls. Layne was a beautiful soul. In 2002, the acclaimed frontman died at the young age of 34, shocking the world and sending the band in turmoil for years. 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. Such a tormented, talented soul. 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. I know I have no chance. I just try to console people.") But somehow, out of Layne's story grew a bloom of hope for artists in the same position. Layne Staley was the ultimate example of a rock 'n' roll tragedy a star whose incredible talent and creativity was cut short by an addiction that eventually grew out of his control. Other people try to do these and sometime with success but I think maybe it was a combination of innate ability and just amazing vocal tone that makes his stand out from everyone elses. I'm telling you: Demri was here last night. I think Rain When I Die and Love, Hate, Love really showcase the power he had. This is a song about pain . "I know I did my best or what I thought would be right," he said. So unfair. River Of Deceit Not only one of the most beautiful songs to come out of the 1990s but one of best Staley performances. I have to agree that Bleed The Freak is great. A Subreddit for anything Alice in Chains related. The best example of his However, his body wasn't discovered until April 20 , two weeks after the singer had passed away from an overdose. C5 (Lip Lock Rock, Ya Yeah Ya, Sickman live, Queen of the Rodeo live at the Marquee (Dallas) 1990, Whatcha Gonna Do) Those were the messages in his songs, endearing him to his fans. Laynes biggest vocal skill was dragging out simple words such a be, he, feed there was an undulation of each word and it came out of his mouth as a solid wall of sound. G6 (False Alarm live) One is coming up later and one I want to acknowledge here. F6 (Queen of the Rodeo live) We think these five songs are where that distinctive connection The most powerful song to my mind is Wake Up from "Above", and the most painful I also appreciate Layne's vocal skills in "Man in the box", "Rain when I die", "would?" 4. In Laynes case, its one of the best voices in musical history. It always makes me cry. 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. 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Visit Renadas Photobucket for more Layne pics.. His body was discovered on April 20, seemingly two weeks after his death. "I changed my number. Layne Staley Vocal Range Study was originally posted at therangeplace.forummotion.com but now you must join to read it so Ive posted it here so everyone can read it. It was a warning.". By then, Demri had also become addicted to heroin. 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