And I like you site here. ", 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. . The vocal harmonies between Layne Staley and Jerry Cantrell of Alice In Chains are some of the most recognizable in all of rock music. He died from an O.D and was found on the couch 2 weeks later, ._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)} 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. .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} And just a great person. In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. He certainly lost power over the years though. The vocal harmonies between Layne Staley and Jerry Cantrell of Alice In Chains are some of the most recognizable in all of rock music. It only makes sense if you know a little about music and voice range but its still interesting to read. His body was discovered on April 20, seemingly two weeks after his death. I disagree. Staleys passion for music started with percussion when he was 12, and then continued with drums in his Sound Vapors is an online music, and entertainment site designed to bring readers closer to bands/artists and the music they create. Layne Staley Hide in anothers skin. . 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. Layne was a beautiful soul. Would Iconic. He was very honest with people about the effects of drug use, urging them not to follow in his footsteps. Mad Season, Layne's side projects/art, Jerry's solo work. Id like to hear which songs or videos you think he sounds the most powerful? 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. 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 ( While a decade and a half has gone by since the Alice in Chains singer's passing, his iconic voice will live forever. and many others Probably I should mention every Layne's song as these mentioned are probably my favourite ones OMG I'm also impressed by the song "All alone". WebLayne Staley was the frontman of Alice in Chains, rock band that became famous in early 90's during Steattle's grunge movement. The 50 Greatest Vocalists/Frontmen in Rock [] He chose to write about it and sing about it and perform about it. The two soon became engaged but eventually broke up around 1994. 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. I think Rain When I Die and Love, Hate, Love really showcase the power he had. ._12xlue8dQ1odPw1J81FIGQ{display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle} >>>God Am: Invite you in my heart, then Id love to know. 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. 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. Layne Staley and Happy Birthday, my friend! HD] Layne Staley Vocal Range (G1 Voice type: Low tenor However as one pretty deep dude once saidYour pain is self chosen. the MTV Unplugged version. ", According to The Untold Story, Demri's mother Kathleen Austin has heard Mike Starr's story and believes her daughter visited Staley "to be there with Layne as he's doing his transition.". He was a much improved & consistent singer at that time, and I think he actually thrived in an acoustic setting where he didn't have to compete with loud instrumentation. 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. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. Featuring Kegan from Foundation Vocal. "I'm not using drugs to get high like many people think. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. 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Visit Renadas Photobucket for more Layne pics.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9GAEFTeWko. The last time I saw Layne and the last picture we have of him is holding baby Oscar. His body was discovered on April 20, seemingly two weeks after his death. It's all there in Sap, Jar Of Flies, and the MTV Unplugged. His range is Incredible and I get chills when I listen to it. I'd much rather have him alive and not talking to me than to have lost such a great human being [] a great friend. Most vocalists find their range and stick to i.t and diversify by adding power in that range. It's too late. X-Ray Mind Mad Season. 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. This would be the singer's home for the next five years leading up to his death. Layne however in the early days constantly pushed hard on both spectrums of his range with massive volume. .FIYolDqalszTnjjNfThfT{max-width:256px;white-space:normal;text-align:center} 7 y Layne Staley always had an incredible rock voice, but it was an untapped reserve until he learnt to sing. In the grunge era, his voice is already on the Mt. very, very powerful. WebHe also became known for his flamboyant stage persona and four-octave vocal range. No disrespect to other bands of that era, but AIC was the best and everything was far behind. As Layne Staley's health deteriorated, he became less interested in being social or recording with his band. 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. 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So crazy, so crazy, so crazy LAYNE WAS EVERYTHING BUT CRAZY. Song and video. 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); All text content on this website is copyrighted by Barbara Dearaujo Text and comments may NOT be reproduced on or offline with out permission. Layne Staley was been one of the most beutiful man and singer in the world,like a Kurt Cobain,you now. He lived in a condo right smack in front of everyone, in the University District. 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. Layne Staley's official date of death was declared April 5, 2002. In his lastinterview months before his death with Argentinean journalist Adriana Rubio, Staley admitted that he knew he was on his way out. 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. 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! According to Alice in Chains: The Untold Story, it was love at first sight. Really an amazing talent. 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. This is third of three songs I referenced earlier. Most people call this his golden period. They broke the mold after him!! WebHe also became known for his flamboyant stage persona and four-octave vocal range. Laynes voice always did & still does make me cry. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tags: 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. . Layne was a god. Where is the actual article about Laynes range? 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. WebAll together, The Four Pillars of Singing offers a total of 32 vocal workouts with 64 different options to explore and train your voice. A lot of iconic musicians have a certain look by which they are remembered. 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! I can feel his pain; he was the poet of pain. ", 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. However, his body wasn't discovered until April 20 , two weeks after the singer had passed away from an overdose. Those were the messages in his songs, endearing him to his fans. 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. Layne was born August 22, 1967 and passed away on April 5, 2002 at the age of 34. Layne Staley August 22, 1967 April 5, 2002. If youre not a music expert but you listen with noise cancelling headphones on, you can hear just how amazing his voice is. 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Love, Hate, Love & Confusion. TRAINED LAYNE STALEY, CHRIS CORNELL, GEOFF TATE You can get lost in his voice and u can cry when u hear the lyrics. 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In the grunge era, his voice is already on the Mt. I'm telling you: Demri was here last night. ._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} What are your favorite Layne songs be it on Madseason or AIC? He stays fairly consistent in the range he is in throughout the song and pushes them to the absolute max. For many fans, Alice in Chains epitomized the musical movement we now call "grunge." The best example of his tonal power is probably Love, Hate, Love. 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. Anniversary of Dems passing & a note from her Mom, Darin Lamb One of Layne Staleys Best Friends. WOW! Down in a Hole, Rooster and Nutshell specifically are spectacular. This is a song about pain . ", 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. It was originally posted at therangeplace.forummotion.com but now you have to join there to read anything. Stick black dress doll with pin. The best example of his Unfortunately, Staley wouldn't be long for this world. Like many Layne vocals, there is a fifth in there that gives it a ghostly feel. Someone feels what I feel when listening to Wake Up and River of Deceit . Layne Staley So unfair. Layne Staley's Isolated Vocals From 'Would,' 'Rooster He died on November 24, 1991 from bronchopneumonia as a result from HIV/AIDS I didn't know vocal range mattered in rock music. Many outsiders looking in at grunge claimed that the movement glamorized drug use, promoting the concept of art and addiction being intertwined via their lyrics and the growing concept of "heroin chic" that was popular in '90s fashion. Watch Intro Video. Well it appears the link no longer works so Ive posted the study into this post. . I love the Mad Season songs. 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. Published. Thats the only one I can think of where he goes yayheeeee. How powerful was Layne Staley's Not to mention hes a pretty damn good guitarist as well. It's the worst pain in the world. Your mouth takes on my grin Such is the tragedy of one of the most charismatic figures to colour the rock scene of the 1990s. Tate. His yeahayeeYEEEAAAAAAHHHWWWWLIFELESSSDEAAADDDD gives me chills every time. I did crack and heroin for years. F2 (Bleed the Freak, Sludge Factory) Love, Hate, Love The mark of 4:25 of this song always amazed me. 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. 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Keep it up. He died on November 24, 1991 from bronchopneumonia as a result from HIV/AIDS I didn't know vocal range mattered in rock music. For me there are two that I can literally listen to over and over. Amazing. .s5ap8yh1b4ZfwxvHizW3f{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaText);padding-top:5px}.s5ap8yh1b4ZfwxvHizW3f._19JhaP1slDQqu2XgT3vVS0{color:#ea0027} "He looked like an eighty-year-old version of himself, and it was frightening. A Subreddit for anything Alice in Chains related. 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. 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. Post by falsetokaiba onMar 26, 2020 at 3:44pm. 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) 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. 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. There are so many different registers used in this song. /*# 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. For the most part, Layne kept an incredibly private and insular life in the year leading up to his death, to the point where the few times people did see him, it was a notable event that they remembered well. 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. "He was never far from the love of his family and friends who filled his answering machine and mailbox with messages and letters. Layne Staley (She's quick to note, "I don't have any magic answers. Jerry if a true friend should have more than wanted that also. "I never wanted [the public's] thumbs' up about this f*cking drug use," he said. Such a tormented, talented soul. The vibrato in the verses are magic. We think these five songs are where that distinctive connection 5 Layne Staley Vocal Performances There's a trope that rock stars overindulging in bad behavior and harmful drugs "think they'll live forever." Layne so trapped by his pain. I know I have no chance.