Down in a Hole, Rooster and Nutshell specifically are spectacular. WebLayne Staley was the frontman of Alice in Chains, rock band that became famous in early 90's during Steattle's grunge movement. For me there are two that I can literally listen to over and over. For more on Alice In Chains You can check out our interview with Mike Inez. Published. 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. 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. 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WOW! I have to agree that Bleed The Freak is great. Am I Inside Black is all I feel, so this is how it feels to be free One of the most haunting lyrical and vocal performances of Laynes career. Staley struggled for many years against depression and drug addiction, but sadly resulted in his death in 2002. 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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. So unfair. Sends shivers every time I hear it. I think its pretty obvious that he kicks serious ass! ", 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. @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} Aside from pure volume, I think Layne's voice was powerful for its raw emotion. Love Hate Love. On October 29, 1996, she passed away due to inflammation of the heart caused by a previous overdose, according toFind A Grave. It will always be touching my soul, everyone's soul who experienced some pain in their lives Rest in Peace, Layne. While a decade and a half has gone by since the Alice in Chains singer's passing, his iconic voice will live forever. 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. Died Last song recorded with Alice in Chains before he passed away. G6 (False Alarm live) Would Iconic. . 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. WebVocalist, guitarist, producer known as 'Madlock'. Based on this show you could make the arguement that some of AIC songs were detrimentally overproduced I cant even listen to the standard versions of these tracks anymore. 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. 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. when he sings why you act crazy, not an act maybe no other singer I have heard can do what he can do. He died on November 24, 1991 from bronchopneumonia as a result from HIV/AIDS I didn't know vocal range mattered in rock music. (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. 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. 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. Then those chorus vocals. There's a trope that rock stars overindulging in bad behavior and harmful drugs "think they'll live forever." >>>Wake Up slow suicides no way to go . 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) Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. She was even planning to meet with one of the supervisors there to map out a new line of treatment for her son. 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.". Every so often, you'd see that little glimmer.". Bleed the Freak by A.I.C. This is third of three songs I referenced earlier. . (i.e. The most powerful performance from Layne is when he and AIC did the unplugged show and played Down in a Hole. They broke the mold after him!! You can follow me on TwitterandInstagram let me know what some of your favorites are. Today marks the 16th anniversary of Layne Staley 's death. Featuring Kegan from Foundation Vocal. His body was discovered on April 20, seemingly two weeks after his death. 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. I personally love the whole Madseason album and pretty much every song on Dirt by AIC. There are so many songs to choose from but these two really stand out for me. Your mouth takes on my grin As Layne Staley's health deteriorated, he became less interested in being social or recording with his band. By then, Demri had also become addicted to heroin. It almost makes me cry at times to know that we no longer have this wonderful, beautiful talented Layne here with us. Staley deeply saddened many people with his tragic death on April 5, 2002, while he was only at the age of 34. :) His voice gives me the shivvers and aint nobody can sing like Layne Staley, or ever will. "The life of an addict. 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) 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. Sound Vapors was founded by Tommy Marz. I never wanted to end my life this way. 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. However, his body wasn't discovered until April 20 , two weeks after the singer had passed away from an overdose. I ripped off the cellophane and had it open as I was getting in. Featuring Kegan from Foundation Vocal. He stays fairly consistent in the range he is in throughout the song and pushes them to the absolute max. Rooster is a bit different because the guitar riff is not itself acoustically. lyrics are disturbing to most, but this has got to be the most emotion/passion put into a performance, EVER. 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. This would be the singer's home for the next five years leading up to his death. Someone feels what I feel when listening to Wake Up and River of Deceit . You can just feel his pain and strength come through in standout tracks. One is coming up later and one I want to acknowledge here. We think these five songs are where that distinctive connection 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 wouldn't answer the door or take calls. Such a shame to have lost such a talent. 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. Talented, honest, funny, intelligent. E2 (Frogs,A Little Bitter) In 2002, the acclaimed frontman died at the young age of 34, shocking the world and sending the band in turmoil for years. Not to mention hes a pretty damn good guitarist as well. 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 two soon became engaged but eventually broke up around 1994. 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. 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. "Junkhead" From its stuttering opening notes, "Junkhead" is heavy blues. 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 August 22, 1967 April 5, 2002. 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. Yet, for the last year of his life, almost no one visited Staley in this apartment, and he rarely left. The last time I saw Layne and the last picture we have of him is holding baby Oscar. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8L-gMvlM2k. 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. The songs vocal gets completely overlooked (and I get it, there are so many great ones). I started her up and threw whatever disc was in the CD player, on the the other seat. 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. It only makes sense if you know a little about music and voice range but its still interesting to read. I believe he took vocal lessons from Maestro David P. Kyle, who also taught Geoff Tate and Ann Wilson. January 31, 2019. It's too late. Sound Vapors is an online music, and entertainment site designed to bring readers closer to bands/artists and the music they create. We think these five songs are where that distinctive connection He died from an O.D and was found on the couch 2 weeks later, And just a great person. As Layne Staley became more and more engulfed by his addiction to heroin, many of those around him began to see him as a withdrawn and tragic figure, but the last time his family saw him alive was actually in a rather sweet and good-humored capacity. >>>God Am: Invite you in my heart, then Were All Alone just breaks my heart, but I do love it. ._12xlue8dQ1odPw1J81FIGQ{display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle} The unplugged show is absolutely unbelievable and these acoustic versions of many of the tracks are much, much better than the originals. Total vocal range: G1-A6, A6 (False Alarm live) 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') I don't wanna see people anymore and it's nobody's business but mine.". I Love You, Layners! It ain't no joke. His expressed his struggles with depression and drug abuse through his chilling vocals that were equally beautiful and haunting. [] He still managed to smile. 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 inspired many artists and there have been many bands that have written and recorded songs dedicated to Laynes memory. No reason to analyze it; Layne was Layne its that simple. According to Seattle Weekly, police were forced to break down Staley's door after his mother had called them to his University District apartment. 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 (