He certainly lost power over the years though. E5 (Sickman) 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. . He has suffered from drug addiction most of his life and many of the songs he wrote were about his Struggling . 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. Such is the tragedy of one of the most charismatic figures to colour the rock scene of the 1990s. WebLayne Staley was the frontman of Alice in Chains, rock band that became famous in early 90's during Steattle's grunge movement. Watch Intro Video. There are so many different registers used in this song. Shame In You Go to 3:30. "I'm not doing well. "This f*cking drug use is like the insulin a diabetic needs to survive," said Staley in a portion of the interview published by Blabbermouth. In aRolling Stone profile of the band, while Alice in Chains are playingWhirlyBall,a combination of lacrosse, basketball, and bumper cars that only rock stars can ever dream of enjoying, "Staley [bows] out to play video games on his portable Sega system.". He died from an O.D and was found on the couch 2 weeks later, Pick at me slow, pain fiend Rise from the dirt Im in. It will always be touching my soul, everyone's soul who experienced some pain in their lives Rest in Peace, Layne. Anniversary of Dems passing & a note from her Mom, Darin Lamb One of Layne Staleys Best Friends. As Layne Staley's health deteriorated, he became less interested in being social or recording with his band. Layne Staley, who rose to prominence with Alice in Chains, one of the forerunners of the Seattle grunge scene throughout the late 1980s and into the first half of the 90s, had a voice like none other and is often overlooked as merely a But while many singers attempted to sound more broken than the rest during grunge's heyday, Staley could unfortunately back up the emotion behind his music. The Poet of Pain. Amen . Most of the time when we praise an artist we talk in terms of era or genre. 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. Despite Staley having a better vocal range, Cobain will always be remembered as the face of 90's rock. His aw yeahs are classic Layne Staley. I love you!) 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. According to Therapeutic Health Services, which runs the organization, Nancy sees the fund as a means of "partnering with Layne on the next step in his work. . Sadly, Staley's vocals never got recorded, though he was interested in the project right up until his death. Most vocalists find their range and stick to i.t and diversify by adding power in that range. She will know it sooner or later. He weighed 80-some pounds and his health was deteriorating. D5 (Over the Edge demo, I Cant Have You Blues) Staley deeply saddened many people with his tragic death on April 5, 2002, while he was only at the age of 34. 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) What are your favorite Layne songs be it on Madseason or AIC? 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. 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. >>>God Am: Invite you in my heart, then Featuring Kegan from Foundation Vocal. He had an impressive and special vocal range and besides his fascinating voice, he was also a good songwriter and performer. ", It was well-known that Layne Staley was a lover of video games and would often disappear to play games throughout Alice in Chains' recording process. Were All Alone just breaks my heart, but I do love it. For a little peace from God you plead, and beg ", However, like many of the things that seemed to make him happy, video games became an escape for Staley, a way to put his mind to something that didn't wear too hard on his emotions. G6 (False Alarm live) Thanx to Ricki from theLaynestaley.co.uk Fan Site for bring this post to my attention. The man was just so talented. I feel fortunate to have so much music from him but the greedy side still wishes there was more locked away in a vault somewhere. Yet, for the last year of his life, almost no one visited Staley in this apartment, and he rarely left. [] I know I'm near death. The most powerful performance from Layne is when he and AIC did the unplugged show and played Down in a Hole. [] Just because he was isolated doesn't mean we didn't have sweet moments with him.". Despite Staley having a better vocal range, Cobain will always be remembered as the face of 90's rock. Love, Hate, Love The mark of 4:25 of this song always amazed me. ._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)} RIP bro. RIP Layne. 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. I'm telling you: Demri was here last night. Now. and Sean Kinney and become the Alice In Chains the world knows and Loves, atleast I do anyways.LoL. 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. ._3-SW6hQX6gXK9G4FM74obr{display:inline-block;vertical-align:text-bottom;width:16px;height:16px;font-size:16px;line-height:16px} 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. Aside from pure volume, I think Layne's voice was powerful for its raw emotion. Layne Rutherford Staley (22 August 1967 - 5 April 2002) Vocal Range: E2 - A5. That was Laynes former name of his band and Layne made AIC who they werehis mom was only wanting to use the money for the memorial in Laynes honor to help recovering addicts! ", 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. Just go listen. Amazing. His range is Incredible and I get chills when I listen to it. Check it out, heres the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9GAEFTeWko. 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. WebAll together, The Four Pillars of Singing offers a total of 32 vocal workouts with 64 different options to explore and train your voice. He lived in a condo right smack in front of everyone, in the University District. Great harmonies. Id like to hear which songs or videos you think he sounds the most powerful? He died on November 24, 1991 from bronchopneumonia as a result from HIV/AIDS I didn't know vocal range mattered in rock music. I Stay Away This song is combination of what I just said. Of course I didn't know he was going to die, or I would've called 911 anyways. 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. Sound Vapors is an online music, and entertainment site designed to bring readers closer to bands/artists and the music they create. I was on my way to a friends but couldnt drive. Published. 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. 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. 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. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. The voice Alice In Chains' frontman lives through this dude. Wake Up The first time I heard this song, I just came out of a Best Buy with the Mad Season disc in my hand. This is a song about pain . Stick black dress doll with pin. 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?" Layne Staley's official date of death was declared April 5, 2002. Layne Staley's official date of death was declared April 5, 2002. In the grunge era, his voice is already on the Mt. He died from an O.D and was found on the couch 2 weeks later, WebVocalist, guitarist, producer known as 'Madlock'. I put Above in a just sat there listening. 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. 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An amazing singer and songwriter. In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. F5 (Movie appearance, Over the Edge) the MTV Unplugged version. Selected Tracks: No One Knows, The Lost Art of Keeping A Secret, Keep Your Eyes Peeled 34. Today marks the 16th anniversary of Layne Staley 's death. WOW! January 31, 2019. I don't wanna see people anymore and it's nobody's business but mine.". My two favorite songs are Nutshell and I Stay Away. 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Layne was a beautiful, tortured sole. But somehow, out of Layne's story grew a bloom of hope for artists in the same position. 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. Layne Staley died in April 2002. ._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} It only makes sense if you know a little about music and voice range but its still interesting to read. 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. I believe he took vocal lessons from Maestro David P. Kyle, who also taught Geoff Tate and Ann Wilson. Junkhead This is one of three songs I would use as an example of the incredible harmony skills Layne possessed. Jerry if a true friend should have more than wanted that also. Hide in anothers skin. You can get lost in his voice and u can cry when u hear the lyrics. 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. ), Press J to jump to the feed. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. But I think I really love every song he sang. [] He still managed to smile. January 31, 2019. The two soon became engaged but eventually broke up around 1994. I have to agree that Bleed The Freak is great. You can follow me on TwitterandInstagram let me know what some of your favorites are. Not to mention hes a pretty damn good guitarist as well. It almost makes me cry at times to know that we no longer have this wonderful, beautiful talented Layne here with us. You can get lost in his voice and u can cry when u hear the lyrics. The control and power of his voice is incredible. He is the lead singer of a wonderful band called Alice in chains. Id love to know. WebHe also became known for his flamboyant stage persona and four-octave vocal range. "That's what his music was about," she said. It's the worst pain in the world. And I like your site here. 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. Most vocalists find their range and stick to i.t and diversify by adding power in that range. In his lastinterview months before his death with Argentinean journalist Adriana Rubio, Staley admitted that he knew he was on his way out. . Selected Tracks: No One Knows, The Lost Art of Keeping A Secret, Keep Your Eyes Peeled 34. I was mesmerized. 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. 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. ._3K2ydhts9_ES4s9UpcXqBi{display:block;padding:0 16px;width:100%} 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. 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. The last time I saw Layne and the last picture we have of him is holding baby Oscar. 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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. Although over time he became a master of tonal control which I think is why early songs sound harder but later songs sound more complete. His yeahayeeYEEEAAAAAAHHHWWWWLIFELESSSDEAAADDDD gives me chills every time. Then those chorus vocals. In 2002, the acclaimed frontman died at the young age of 34, shocking the world and sending the band in turmoil for years. Would Iconic. However, his body wasn't discovered until April 20, two weeks after the singer had passed away from an overdose. (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. and Happy Birthday, my friend! I can feel his pain; he was the poet of pain. "I'm not using drugs to get high like many people think. He has suffered from drug addiction most of his life and many of the songs he wrote were about his Struggling . . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8L-gMvlM2k. Comparatively, between Facelift, Dirt, Above, and Alice In Chains, there is a notable decline in his power. C5 (Lip Lock Rock, Ya Yeah Ya, Sickman live, Queen of the Rodeo live at the Marquee (Dallas) 1990, Whatcha Gonna Do) I agree, it's a shame cause you can see that he became more proficient in music itself and ideas, but his vocal itself never was as amazing as in '90 - early '91 again. If I ranked these this would be my number one favorite Layne Staley vocal ever. 4. .FIYolDqalszTnjjNfThfT{max-width:256px;white-space:normal;text-align:center} Thats the only one I can think of where he goes yayheeeee. . A lot of iconic musicians have a certain look by which they are remembered. An amazing singer and songwriter. If youre not a music expert but you listen with noise cancelling headphones on, you can hear just how amazing his voice is. F6 (Queen of the Rodeo live) He simply was beautiful inside & out. In fact, unbelievable harmonies throughout each part of the verses. From that arose the Layne Staley Memorial Fund, a way to help those dealing with addiction to pay for treatment services. 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. Staley deeply saddened many people with his tragic death on April 5, 2002, while he was only at the age of 34. 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. While a decade and a half has gone by since the Alice in Chains singer's passing, his iconic voice will live forever. Layne Staley was definitely a way more talented singer. It always makes me cry. "I never wanted [the public's] thumbs' up about this f*cking drug use," he said. Layne Staley's official date of death was declared April 5, 2002. According to an interview she did withThe Seattle Times, Nancy was working the front desk of a rehab clinic on the day that Layne passed away. No disrespect to other bands of that era, but AIC was the best and everything was far behind. :) His voice gives me the shivvers and aint nobody can sing like Layne Staley, or ever will. Layne Staley forever. Voice type: Low tenor There are so many songs to choose from but these two really stand out for me.