Alice In Chains - Brother (From MTV Unplugged)

“Brother” by Alice In Chains from MTV Unplugged
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Lyrics:
You were always so far away
I know that pain, so don't you run away
Like you used to do

[@mrstealyoface]

No other band makes depression sound as badass as AIC

[@puppetmaster8551]

Jerry’s solo album Degradation trip rules and has a lot of really dark depressing shit that sounds amazing, the full version of the album is 25 track and it’s amazing, if you haven’t heard it and love depressing AIC stuff it’s a must listen obviously because Jerry was the primary songwriter for AIC, so many great lyrics on that album too.

[@LeahPruittRichardson]

Truth.

[@thehoneysuckle143]

Accept them & Nirvana

[@Bigbossman12624]

It’s a modern take on American Appalachian blues. Being sad or singing about hard things used to be just as normal as singing about rainbows and sunshine.

[@educateme8455]

You fucker. That's a sweet comment you got there, son.

[@chrisraven6803]

Layne and Jerry harmonizing their best right here! Who's still listening to this in 2023? If so you have excellent taste in music

[@CambriaPelletier6090]

Me. I'm still listening. This song hits me like no other AIC Unplugged song. I'll wake up in the mornings & my mind immediately hears Layne & Jerry's haunting harmonization of this song, especially their humming. So, I have to get my fix & play this song over & over. I love when Jerry looks up from his guitar & over at Layne, like "Wow, we sound so good". Because they did. They certainly did. And they are sorely missed. 💔

[@marieryan7973]

I am my favourite Alice song

[@marieryan7973]

It's totally incredible and a cerebral fix

[@bigkitty67]

i miss layne so much bro..

[@MojoRisin893]

i'm 14 and i know every single song by them. don't go a day without listening to them

[@prestonbrady5301]

21 years since Layne passed and still no band has even came close to being this good.

[@monkeyliver1986]

So true bro

[@finnafishfl]

Band before them are still the greatest of all time but OKAY

[@nickskaruppa5506]

Did you just say 21 years 😮

[@alpal9351]

Soundgarden maybe being very close. Not equal to, ofc.

[@BobbyFitness384]

​@@finnafishflsays you?

[@katevielle4263]

3:40 is heavenly. I've never heard two voices harmonize and just meld together so damn well. I bet Jerry misses that.

[@brifiles4092]

❤️

[@elool9435]

What is Layne’s voice type?

[@michaelbraim432]

Awesome is his type...

[@elool9435]

@@michaelbraim432 fair enough.⭐️

[@paytonfouke]

@@elool9435 probably a tenor or a baritone. very heavy vibrato. but its a signature he wouldnt be the same if he didnt use it

[@wakenbake3682]

Layne was 1 in a billion

[@jismazingsmart5329]

It is so fucking common that brilliant young musicians go the way of Layne. It it supposed to happen this way?

[@chrissullivan6604]

1 in 8 billion, there’s no other like him

[@jorgjorg7610]

@@jismazingsmart5329 take it from me... you find extreme impotence when you absorb yourself into humanity vs society. Feed my eyes... can you sow them shut? Pink Floyd will tell you, if you can listen, you're already dying.

[@tonyp1376]

@@jorgjorg7610 Interesting interpretation of the line from Man In The Box, I never thought of it that way.

[@kazanostra5]

Jerry too man

[@Sussypx9798yt]

There will never again be two voices that harmonize better together than Layne and Jerry!

[@rajaelite2026]

Serj and Daron are godly when they harmonize too! Just on a much faster pace.

[@Mundo_do_Ray]

daron and serj

[@JIPS1993]

Agreed these two are right up there with McCartney/Lennon and The Everly Brothers as far as harmonies go.

[@el_seso976]

Eagles

[@Blackbirds_z]

@@rajaelite2026 those ones were the best in harmonization to me, until I found out Alice in Chains 🌚

[@jacktraver7264]

The harmonizing between Layne and Jerry gives me chills. The unplugged performance is their best work, in my opinion.

[@goldensh0t439]

Yea every song in this session is done way better than their studio versions in my opinion. Such a haunting performance...

[@jacktraver7264]

@@goldensh0t439 haunting describes it perfectly.

[@amberwilson7660]

Yup!!! Agreed!! 👌👌👌

[@BrandonToy]

And their last, sadly

[@FrancianedeJesusSantosOliveira]

Perfect!

[@klkeesutube]

Cantrell is one of the best complete musicians ever.....the guy is sick at everything

[@stevo3938]

Possibly the greatest band of all time, certainly is to some people. Alice in chains will be listened to until this earth perishes.

[@richardhead9255]

stevo3938 you got that right buddy

[@slimjimdumplings]

Queen

[@donaldsalkovick396]

Is to me! Rip Layne and Mike

[@murdocsaints666]

Aic saved my life. I can't thank them enough for the music they have created.

[@shawnauddette8199]

@@murdocsaints666 - How in what way? Why now in days so many say this about songs?

[@allanjohnorn9687]

Jerry's writing here was to his real brother, but here it looks as though he's singing about his other brother Layne.

[@phillipkrauskraus3522]

Me too my brother,if he could understand me and my life love him dearly Shaun forgive me

[@bcrwarlock1974]

I've heard him sing the song on my pandora channel, and it sounds almost like he is singing solo. I wonder if he did a dedication to Layne after he passed.

[@rumblefish9]

@@bcrwarlock1974 Jerry dedicates a different song to Layne. Black Gives Way to Blue is Layne's song. This song is for Jerry's brother David. They grew up apart because their parents divorced. Jerry stayed with his mom and David stayed with his dad. We owe a lot to David and Sean. During Jerry's darkest battles with addiction, they staged an intervention and practically dragged Jerry to get help.

[@cindyswift8085]

I feel the same way love and peace

[@Dex7er.]

damn 💔

[@junfatmadi7772]

Frozen in the place I hide Not afraid to paint my sky With some who say I've lost my mind Brother try and hope to find You were always so far away I know that pain So don't you run away like you used to do Roses in a vase of white Bloodied by the thorns beside the leaves That fall because my hand is pulling them hard as I can You were always so far away I know that pain And I won't run away like I used to do Pictures in a box at home Yellowing and green with mold So I can barely see your face Wonder how that color taste You were always so far away I know the way So don't you run away like you used to do Like you used to do

[@motorman1873]

I'm pretty sure Google's wrong he says but afraid to paint my sky

[@th3unmaker]

@@motorman1873 if you listen to this recording, he says "not afraid".

[@MariMari-rg7zz]

❤️🌈

[@MariMari-rg7zz]

🌈❤️✌️

[@destroyjevin3365]

I wanna say sorry brother I'm an a$$hole

[@joesikorski4080]

The most amazing thing is Layne's breath support and lung capacity. When the guitars cut out and they're just harmonizing...Layne isn't even trying. Barely moving. No strain. Long, held out lines. Jerry visibly takes large breaths. Just like the rest of us would.

[@ArmyRob13]

That’s what happens when you are on heroine

[@joesikorski4080]

@@ArmyRob13 "heroin" doesn't produce larger lung capacity. It diminishes and depresses respiration. Which makes this even more impressive.

[@katelynolar5574]

Pure, natural talent. His voice is completely mesmerizing

[@TheUndertoe]

@@joesikorski4080 absolutely he was amazing at singing it’s so sad to see how fast his health depleted after this show by 1998 he was in really rough shape he was so pale and skinny and rapidly loosing weight.

[@dawgpost90]

@@ArmyRob13 Tell me you don't know anything about opiate addiction, without telling me you know nothing about opiate addiction.

[@maglerdon]

When the instruments cut out @ 3:40 and it's just Layne and Jerry harmonizing I got chills. You're forced to focus on how incredible their vocals are and I love that they cut the backing guitars out for that part because it made that moment so much more impactful

[@baloothepibble8421]

Yes! It’s my favorite AIC moment ever.

[@makiiKu]

yeah its so beautiful...I have no words when I listen to it

[@chrisscheel9986]

Wonder how that color tastes! Wow!

[@beckhenry190]

I’ve sang this song so much, I grew up hearing it but never knew the just how deep and meaningful this song was until I lost my oldest brother in Kabul 9 years ago. I hold this song very tight and close to me. 💜

[@jeffwilliams9548]

Never fails to put a tear in my eye when I listen to that part.

[@-jb89-35]

Oh man they set the bar for harmonising on this one, just out of this world.

[@yetivanmarshall1473]

as good as Lennon and mcartney

[@-jb89-35]

Yeti Vanmarshall I agree.

[@rgviza1]

AIC set the bar in a lot of ways

[@mariastone5104]

Lol I love your profile pic and yeah they nailed it on this whole concert I think my favorite song as far as harmonising goes is no excuses for some reason it always puts me in the mode for playing Mario kart

[@mariastone5104]

@Kara Police yeah lol

[@fyrfyterChewE]

Speaking as an "old guy" who was alive when MTV Unplugged was live, Alice In Chains was THE best one. Sure, Nirvana was great, so were "The Cranberries", and MANY others. But AIC was hands down THE best. The Eagles are a close second.

[@B.Y.O.B]

Who ?who?who?who? What

[@lluewhyn]

Nirvana's set was only even half theirs as they relied upon so many covers (6 I think?). AIC brought all of their own songs plus writing a new one just for this show. And the Unplugged versions of Sludge Factory and Frogs are so much better than the self-titled album IMO.

[@aidenschneider2327]

@@lluewhyn they might be covers but they damn sure made them their own

[@joe-mama94]

Layne is the voice of Grunge for me

[@danyalaburns3934]

i wholeheartedly agree 100%. I stated listening to them in 1990 and have always, this fuking band was my fav over the rest, im an original generation X grunge, alternative, druggie (labels, labels!!!)AIC was the best. To have this unplugged performance sound as righteous as it does vocals, guitars, drums its rare. I personally wasnt into unplugged back then, because so many bands really sounded like shit. AIC in my opinion played the BEST unplugged. that was an era you just had to be there, and us ones that were, we were ridiculed back then for our music clothes and non conformist attitude of fuck yeah, funny how i was given such a hard time for being my own thing then as years go on grunge was my generations thing!!! it wasnt liked at all, we were just being ourselfs, didnt follow the norm, our music we loved others didnt give a chance until decades down the road. i was mezmerized by AIC in 90 and that voice is still mezmerizing an "origanal ol skool alternative".. (fuking labels)

[@SussurroDiMezzanotte]

My big brother struggled with addiction and schizophrenia, and last year we lost him to suicide. This song is cathartic. It will always remind me of him, the things I regret saying, and the things i should have said but didn’t. He had a passion for guitar and singing, and I only wish he could have lived longer to realize those dreams.

[@rhondaevans5435]

As long as you remember your big brother, he will always be alive in your heart. ♥

[@mikeandike2021]

I hope you get better your brother sounds like a amazing and talented person

[@torreywoods8410]

Sad but true

[@sirbader1]

His hands are untied. You will see him again. Godspeed.

[@luismagana9784]

Rip

[@boopah4365]

If there's such a thing as playing acoustic drums, Sean Kinney absolutely gets it.

[@bulbousbackwood5404]

Totally agree. One of the best imo. So tasteful, yet never overplays.

[@charlestwisted9890]

You can learn a lifetime’s worth of drum mastery listening to just this set.

[@puppetmaster8551]

Such a good and underrated drummer, absolutely spot on during this concert. He always writes amazing drums throughout all of AiCs projects and he is just a flawless performer, never gets too sped up and is just always on pace. He plays a big part in AiC being one of the best live bands ever. Dude is a legend in my book

[@serjtankian5474]

I always considered Dave Ghrol to be the best “soft drummer” along with Nick Mason

[@boopah4365]

@@serjtankian5474 good call on Nick Mason..some of the things he did with Floyd are grossly underrated.

[@mightythor9780]

Jerry is so incredible. He makes that guitar bleed emotion.

[@sheilagunn2836]

Jerry's guitar playing is the sound of my hear beating.

[@TheStepmonkey]

He's one of the best guitarists out there💗

[@ceedub3966]

Keep in mind that Layne was off the rails for a long time y'all.. there's so many performances he crushed but would've been even better without Heroin

[@katevielle4263]

to think he performed so well even though he had a bad case of food poisoning from a hot dog, he had a trash can next to him the whole time just in case he hurled lol.

[@thecosmickid545]

The MTV Unplugged concerts are absolutely legendary.

[@puppetmaster8551]

No doubt, this is the best of them tho Imo.

[@Hendo9666]

@@puppetmaster8551 Pearl jam… nirvana?

[@puppetmaster8551]

@@Hendo9666 what about them? Both of those are great but AIC unplugged is still King.

[@HotStrange]

@@puppetmaster8551 this is by far the best one, IMO. Nirvanas “where did you sleep last night” cover is one of the best Unplugged moments ever though.

[@Hendo9666]

@@HotStrange yeah that was an incredible moment from nirvana and kurt, Pearl jams performance was pure passion aswell Eddie vedder put his soul into that unplugged set. They are all equally amazing

[@ludwigtheholyblade79]

3:40. The harmony in parallel shows Jerry grasping air, but Layne carrying without taking air. This shows how much air his lungs can hold. A most important feature for a good singer.

[@Mischa21]

Yeah… did Layne even breathe?

[@ritotron5752]

Hate to be that guy but Layne took air in at least 3 times. He just takes little breaths in.

[@geminigrl6972]

I've had a serious AIC addiction since I first heard their music at age 20. I turned 50 this year and my addiction is stronger than ever. Layne's voice is unrivaled and IMO the GOAT. Still rocking out in 2019 and into the foreseeable future. RIP Layne 💜

[@psychadellik2861]

Gemini Girl this is true I gotta remind myself all the time of how many killer songs they actually have, is crazy he’s gone can you imagine the music he woulda made by now

[@frankhoward6645]

Great talent great band unplugged was a spectacular concert

[@geminigrl6972]

Timothy Hunt he would've only gotten better with time. The song writing and music would've been stellar. God I miss Layne 😥

[@77detje]

And rip his brother jerry

[@brandongoodbear1351]

I feel the same except I was 17 and I'm about to turn 41. Man how the time flies when your jamming AIC. Love there newest stuff also. RIP Layne. /W\ We all miss U.

[@michaelgeinopolos6911]

The unplugged sessions really bring out the blues foundation in the music they created.

[@guicuecaseca]

no, like aic style actually. Jerry says he wrote songs with blues influence.

[@zacm9747]

Ultim4te guitarist no he’s right, Rock was born from blues. That’s why many rock guitarists still use “blues scales” and other guitar techniques invented by blues musicians.

[@laufenwirzusammen]

@@ryanschiebout5031 "All " rock music lol. You're bashing him for not knowing that yet A L L of rock isn't derived from blues. The genre itself was born from it, but hardly all of it is blanketed in blues...So to use your phrase, some peoples kids....

[@matthewgreen9704]

MA COMMENTS!!!!!!!!!!

[@AllOneVoice]

i love the unplugged sessions and jar of flies more than anything else they've done really. the heavier stuff is just a bit too sludge metal for me. I love the heavy side of soundgarden but that had more energy in much of it and a more frenetic punk energy.

[@glenfishing]

Layne and Jerry harmonizing their best right here! Who's still listening to this in 2024? If so you have excellent taste in music

[@amyamestoy3469]

Dedicating every March & April to AIC in memory of Layne Staley!!!

[@tanjafrojd8648]

I am...still 1992❤

[@tinalibrone2364]

Me!!

[@theamerican8337]

Everyone asks whos still here....We NEVER left

[@paultucker8758]

This is still golden years later ❤

[@carolfyall688]

Just lost my Brother suddenly to Cancer. Only Laynes voice comes near to the pain.

[@AvecPoesie]

I am so sorry for your loss. Wishing you strength as you carry onward 🖤

[@zdustypunisher]

My older brother just passed 3 days ago, this song reminds me of him because of how we were always so far away from each other and barley seen each other, Rest In Peace to my bro, fly high

[@cancerianmoon5925]

Sorry about your loss. May you find peace and smile when you recall those memories that are now treasures. Rest In Peace to your big brother🖤

[@zdustypunisher]

Moongirl _777 thank you, bless up

[@breefitzgerald2037]

My boyfriends older brother passed a little over a month ago, and the same. We had an on going battle with him due to his girlfriend, all seems so petty now.

[@twoicecreams.]

❤️

[@blackened9694]

I'm sorry about your loss man. It's hard to even read your comment because I couldn't imagine the pain you went through. I just hope everything is alright with you today bro. ❤

[@KickflipGnasty]

Man their voices are magic, but can we all just talk for a second about how perfect Jerry's acoustic sounds with Mike's bass, and Sean's kit tone? Man this band had synergy. Chilling!

[@MegLeb2010]

They really are incredible. This was truly a special group. Never heard anything like them before-the way they sound together is unreal.

[@TonyGnotul]

Top performance

[@europa]

Orchestratic bliss

[@TheSantosLHalper]

100%

[@TheOrac]

2 Seattle’s bands had the best unplugs they ever did no surprise

[@celebrant9]

The a cappella moment at 3:40 transcends time and space. Truly magical.

[@Kreepyb5]

Chills

[@coltonlast9679]

I agree. My favorite part of this whole unplugged album.

[@Gunfighter03]

Just read this comment and the minute I read it that line popped up

[@celebrant9]

@@Gunfighter03 Cheers, bro!

[@davehall8454]

I'm 55 now and still kick myself for not paying more attention to AIC when I was younger. I can't say how much the music has touched me. I watch these videos and feel Layne's pain. His voice is one of a kind! I wish u were here and could see the impact your music has had and is stll having on this world! RIP

[@stevencopley5487]

OMG, I feel the same way. I am 67 and "discovered" The Doors...that has been a deep hole listening to all their music and reading multiple books. So now stumbled on AIC..I was never into rock, metal grunge, etc. (if it was dance/trance I was all over it) but am captivated by their sound and story. This is extending into other groups out of Seattle in the 90's as well. Now I truly feel like I missed so much. AIC will be with me now forever. The harmonizing...can't get over it.

[@MarkoJaric107]

Same happened to me. Unknowingly listen to their “greatest hits” CD in the tub as a young kid, refound them later in life. Best band that’s existed

[@vasiapolozov1306]

Мне 34 чувствую тоже самое. Лет 20 назад Nirvana была самой лучшой группой. Теперь я понял что до Alice in chains надо дорасти

[@JoelMorrison-vz8fc]

I’m 55 and agree with you 100%. Today however I can’t get enough, especially of the unplugged and listed through ear buds every time I walk the dog.

[@risenfromyoutubesashesagai6302]

You was too busy dressing like Ricki Rocket from Poison's Look What the Cat Dragged in album cover to pay attention to the golden 90s music scene.

[@davidemerson393]

Jerry Cantrell is no SLOUCH...as a singer! Great harmonies!!!

[@sdawg4834]

Heck no! This band would not be what they are without Jerry's vocals. Layne had that high pitch and Jerry was perfect with his vocals bringing the tone right back down. I was telling my son that there harmonizing is what sets this band apart from other rock bands. Art at it's finest!

[@endureandsurvive]

I remember when I was a little kid, I had no clue Jerry was also singing and in later songs singing the lead vocals. He's got a great voice.

[@jackoakes1998]

Layne does Harmony on this one Jerry's the main singer for this tune

[@crazydave951]

Have you not heard his solo albums?

[@somemedic]

Boggy Depot... give it a listen kid

[@OscarOffTheCuff]

I think Layne Staley might have had the best voice of all time

[@sgmarshall3]

I think I agree with you

[@staceycraven9919]

Definitely agree

[@Clarissa_is_a_swiftie]

Yeah

[@waltmeagher5324]

Vedder

[@ainta1976]

@@waltmeagher5324 nope

[@Gomba13]

This song has tricky vocal harmonies, Layne and Jerry sort of keep switching their roles in the harmony in comparison to how people would do this harmony. I guess this is one reason why people keep mistaking one voice for the other in their songs and why people hear doubling on their tracks where there isn't any. It might also have been a way for them to sing together in a way that no one was merely doing backing vocals. Most of the time, this band doesn't have a frontman, it's a band with two singers. We are pretty lucky that they did Unplugged, it really helps people to appreciate their intricate compositions, and also helps with learning to sing their stuff properly for covers.

[@hannakyla]

this unplugged concert is absolute perfection. when they’re unplugged the songs take on a haunting, dark, folk-style tone.

[@kimonvezyrtzis8667]

Hope everyone's listening this in 2020!!!

[@milesjustin5206]

Yup right here

[@bsbznumber1fan]

Yes i am

[@frankhoward6645]

Aic should be inducted into the rock & roll hof already they are great

[@heyikindalikeyou]

Yup!!!

[@izdanilov]

I am!

[@kay1box]

23 years later and still just as good.

[@BiancaAllaine]

Even better compared to today's "music".

[@DuncanWLievi]

It is a static musical object - why wouldn't it be exactly as good as it has ever been? Kind of redundant.

[@kay1box]

@@DuncanWLievi it was a simple remark, not need to overanalyze it :)

[@rebeccabunch4797]

This music has gotten better with time.

[@GamingBlake2002]

@@DuncanWLievi r/iamverysmart

[@amyleelee84]

This song makes me think of my little brother, my best friend in childhood. we both partied hard in our 20’s but became lost in our own separate worlds of drugs… finally both becoming iv addicts. He is a remarkably talented self taught musician & always taught me about the best music. After a major bacterial infection destroyed one of his heart valves we both got clean. We recently had an argument & I really worry about him, if he was to relapse his heart is so damaged he wouldn’t likely survive. Scott I’m sending this to you through the airwaves. I love u little brother & im sorry we argued last time we spoke. I’m so proud of you & your recovery!! Life is too fragile to quarrel with one another 😢💕

[@Seannone-ya-vc7pl]

Amen, life is so short and most don't even realize how quickly it passes us by until we're in the later stretch... God bless you and your lil brother❤🙏

[@matthewpete-pinestateprodu9170]

That’s awesome and very respectable I have a identical twin brother and I know the feeling

[@infinitiinfiniti9623]

🥹🥺🥲🥲🥲🥲

[@Jeremy-wi8cg]

Sounds alot like me and my bud Lou unfortunately he lost his battle with addiction 2 years ago December I'm still here physically but mentally and spiritually broken this was one of his favorite songs I think of him Everytime I hear it .miss you brother rip Lucius

[@MikeColeWorld]

Rest easy, Layne! And Happy birthday to my lil brother who would’ve turned 29 today on 4/5/23. This song always reminds me of him. Love and miss you bro!

[@jacobanderson2285]

Jerrys face after they sing "you were always so far away" he loved his friend.

[@GetYourPull18]

3:40-4:00 what a moment

[@1stman78]

took my breath!!!!!,,,,that shit was POWERFUL!!!! im 40,,,,and that gave me jolt all way to my gut!!!!!,,,,maybe the greatest time reference ,,I have ever saw

[@JR10_RR]

Best moment in the history of that Unplugged series.

[@bodarkman1]

GetYourPull18 Yessir, That is the best harmony they have ever done in Life.

[@mat11trick]

Pictures in a box at home Yellowing and green with mold So I can barely see your face Wonder how that color tastes

[@bodarkman1]

@@mat11trick You we're always so far away!!

[@ghost7541]

I can’t even imagine what jerry felt when he found out about Layne. The two of them wrote some amazing songs together. They literally were brothers.

[@Anonymous_Identity246]

Wholesome fact: after Layne’s death, Jerry adopted his cat

[@the2ndcoming135]

I just wanted him to know somebody loves him.

[@coledoucette5116]

Sad thing was Layne died many years before 2002

[@rretsiembob]

Incredibly talented group, didn't get nearly as much attention as they deserved.

[@TheStepmonkey]

Exactly

[@bobbyscarfo2544]

Is it strange to miss someone you never knew personally? I never knew Layne, but I seriously miss him. I feel like I owe him a thank you for continually pulling me out of my depression..... for 30 of my 53 years..... thank you so much Layne.... you are greatly missed by one of your original fans!

[@sgmarshall3]

I understand completely

[@BaylenRailey]

I feel this man. You dont have to know someone personally to feel like they made a friend/family sized impression on you

[@kolllar2391]

1:20 that look from Jerry to Layne, totally satisfied, that moment is a pure masterpiece

[@sgmarshall3]

I saw an interview with the band where they said that the rehearsals went so poorly that Mike and Sean thought they were going to have to cancel. Jerry was supposedly the only one that thought Layne still had it in him. That look seems to be Jerry relishing the decision to give Layne the chance. In my opinion, one of the best decisions ever made in music. Despite Layne's frail look, and messing up at least one song, this performance is one of the most haunting concerts of all time. It's just unbelievable.

[@eva9092]

He looks so proud! Jerry is so amazing. A great person, a great friend. He loved and supported Layne no matter what. What a soul.

[@Liz-iu5lx]

Jerry was one in a billion. Genius singing, harmonizing and even more beautiful playing. All at the same time.

[@adamdopkosky6236]

I couldn't agree more, about 2 years ago. I had the opportunity to go and see him live. Talk about Epic. What a great show

[@propjoe1060]

He still is. One of the best to ever do it.

[@Rob-qb9il]

Since Laynes since passed, it’s mesmerizing to watch Jerry and Layne sing the bridge part in unison. So haunting and ethereal, especially how the camera focuses in on Jerry as the bridge wraps. fading memories covered in mold, I think about Jerry carrying aic on his own now. It’s like the lyrics to this song apply so heavily in a different sense now, Jerry to Layne

[@jayybirdberg6545]

1:16 . Jerry looks at Layne in astonishment & approval after brilliantly nailing the chorus harmony,. HOF Rock N Roll moment

[@mikewaldron6929]

1:20

[@kimberlydrak4681]

A lot of that in this whole session..I can't help but be moved by such magic..and such tragic loss of talent combined...😥

[@luismorales5832]

This entire performance was incredibly deep and soulful.

[@alexflores9582]

During this whole COVID thing, I’ve lost custody of my kids, have been in and out of jail twice, lost two jobs and have been depressed. I just want to say that I know my kids love me, and that I will see them some day soon. I’m a responsible 35 yr old adult… for the most part: this song and this album bring me down to earth. Stay up fellow AIC fans. We got this.

[@Kreepyb5]

Love peace and strength

[@shasmi93]

Hope everything worked out for you my dood! 💪 we are all out here struggling together.

[@wyattatm6989]

Hope you get your kids back.

[@72296able]

Stay strong Brother.

[@christystaton6987]

Lost my kids lost everything my hole life demons on my back

[@ryanduray1]

Those harmonies are perfect

[@michaelscott1862]

That's what made AiC stand out so much from any other 90s band. The harmonies.... Butter.

[@yusufjorgenz5951]

facts

[@matthewgreen9704]

HASHTAG WWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWW

[@matthewgreen9704]

They will be fully

[@ottogofast3882]

Soooooo fucking great

[@ilovetacos210]

"You were always so far away." 1:21 Jerry: *Holding back the lump in his throat*

[@nathanprice7596]

I don’t know what it is about Alice In Chains but I’ll get their songs stuck in my head for like days

[@stevencopley5487]

Me too? I have had Would? on my mind for 2 weeks.

[@buddysteele7624]

Their harmonies sound amazing. And damn Cantrell really does have a good voice. Crazy how he never noticed or pursued that early on. Staley had to convince him to sing his songs

[@el_rey_gris9321]

Most underrated aic song. Most people doesnt even know it exists! It's my favorite

[@Anthony-uf3oz]

*most people don't even.....

[@paul414398]

Totally agree my favourite aic song. Learning to play this on guitar atm love it

[@whitedeion598]

I like this version more than sap

[@baloothepibble8421]

This and Brush Away from 3 legged 🐕

[@fyou2327]

Most people don't*

[@BootsORiley]

I lost my brother to the disease of addiction on this day 10 years ago, in 2010. may Travis Lee Faircloth continue to rest easy. He had a very difficult life. I love you, brother.

[@roseannes2967]

Sorry for the loss of your Brother. This song covers our 💕 for sure. I too lost my brother 1 year ago as well to addiction. This song helps my pain.

[@codycooper5768]

Same here man. 10 years this summer it'll be. That still seems unreal, ten years....

[@BootsORiley]

@@codycooper5768 for 10 long years - the leaves to rake up.. May your brother RIP

[@Alicesux13]

I feel your pain July 3 2010/2021 coming up on 11 years....

[@jennifervaughn864]

I'm so very sorry...love to you bruh

[@charliemcmillan4561]

I have no idea how every single song they make can sound so melodically hypnotic

[@coreygolpheneee]

Understanding the particle physics of heroin

[@AndrewLemmings]

Found out my brother’s been missing since July and no family bothered to tell me, but told my girlfriend today. This Song definitely is a comforting song in times like this..

[@frogssong]

i hope you guys find him alive and well man, pl&e

[@ezekielleon8161]

Maybe they'll find him alive. God bless.

[@jaredwright1655]

Best of luck

[@ajpend]

Dude. What's the news?

[@lzup407]

Any word

[@jeffreycaulfield8220]

The way jerry looked at layne at 1:22 when he realized they absolutely nailed it is legendary

[@dirtcobain7777]

3:40-4:00 That gave me the chills. Edit: 4-5-19, R.I.P Layne. Your beautiful voice and music will be missed. May you live on man.

[@Noobtacular91]

Dirt Cobain I love your name man

[@RaytheGrayt]

From the harmonization to the camera work, it was a real legendary moment

[@dirtcobain7777]

@@Noobtacular91 Thank you

[@dirtcobain7777]

@@RaytheGrayt And agreed. The way it focuses on Layne and Jerry was almost like everyone knew what was coming. Its saddening

[@Noobtacular91]

Dirt Cobain de nada you have a good night man!

[@elizabethdavis9801]

This version is even better, if possible, than the album version! The harmonizing between Layne and Jerry is unearthly! 💔 RIP Layne

[@frankharrington9440]

Listening now great songs

[@Kreepyb5]

Yep

[@torgo4ever]

not if possible , absolutely better. There's that weird high vocal that just doesn't fit right on the album version. The vocals on this version and the dynamic of the whole performance are the epitome of separate parts coming together to be a greater whole.

[@chelseylane8503]

Still here 2024...man....

[@nickmckinley6981]

Best harmonies of all time, no one else even comes remotely close.

[@sabbracadabra8367]

You don't even know music.

[@chriswill6461]

Nick McKinley maybe csny

[@tmarcwilson600]

Love AIC, but let’s be real. Crosby stills, the eagles, the righteous brothers, the everly brothers, countless country and bluegrass acts, the list goes on and on when it comes to great all time harmonies.

[@mr.mojorisin6402]

Yeah, I'm with T Marc Wilson.. AIC was great, even one of the best, but listen to Seven Bridges Road by the Eagles… perfection.

[@bigfatmeanie3518]

What about Serj Tankian and Daron Malakian??

[@corymatthew6840]

3:40 such a beautiful moment. Just wow. Goosebumps...

[@mickstaley881]

CHECK OUT MADS season artificial red River of Deceit I don't know anything lying had one of a can voice Harmony perfect with was Jerry man Dave Grohl and Kurt Cobain just thought that was harmonizing:-) LOL

[@Voicecolors]

I don't believe in "spirit world" but these two voices together definitely sound like it

[@breefitzgerald2037]

I am not the type to try and make some one share my beliefs although, I am the type to share my own and you form your own new opinion if you have one. I agree 💯 percent that AIC is part of something beyond our comprehension. I use to feel the same, throughout life though you will have your own experiences, that is if you're opened minded.......you have to be to learn. My favorite quote us People who don't believe in magic will never get the chance/opportunity to experience it ✨️ 💯 💛. Have a wonderful night, joined by one "if not the one", best bands of all time.

[@jamesjauregui3040]

C bb yb😮😅😮14th❤

[@jamesjauregui3040]

Ndhdtt6😢😢😅bb hzjd

[@pmcate2]

I’m not one of those people to say that live versions are better. Generally I think they aren’t by their very nature. But this is definitely better than the album version.

[@brookpumphrey1525]

This band represents everything I love about music. Laynes raw beautiful voice mixed with the harmony of Jerry's. That raspy guitar and deep bass. And the drums just complete everything

[@mahamrityumjay]

Makes you miss Layne even more RIP .

[@rosesebastion3129]

Definitely.....Miss him everyday!!!!!

[@biskotak9053]

My father listened to this Alice in Chains unplugged on his car ....their music got me to love rock n roll.

[@DemonSlide]

Great parenting.

[@hollysmith350]

I love your dad

[@TheStepmonkey]

Cool dad 👌

[@torigoth7487]

Most fans know that Layne was the one who layered most vocal harmonies, but Jerry seems to have some talent in hearing harmonies as well. He knew exactly how to keep a melody and flavor it up in a way that didn't sound weird with Layne's voice. 4:13-4:24 is a good reference of how he went from a base melody, to a higher one, and back to the base melody where Layne's overtones matched it. These two could've been the S&G of grunge, well they are, I don't think any duo in the grunge scene did this.

[@Murdurface14]

Layne and Jerry harmonizing is so haunting and at the same time beautiful.

[@micheler6592]

Wow it’s so different watching it now, than when I was a teenager. Jerry Cantrell really held everything together.

[@Hoscitt]

Yeah he carries Layne through the entire show, it's nuts comparing it to the earlier live stuff

[@TheOrac]

Agreed also I’m not 10 different drugs like as a teenager lmao

[@GuinnessS]

In terms of harmonizing these 2 are right there with John and Paul it’s so beautiful the way they sing together

[@matthewjdouglas6471]

Ive never counted days from using to being clean. When ive wasted about 30 years of my life already. I see no point. I just take each day as a blessing

[@danarmistead8600]

one of the greatest bands of all-time. if you disagree, you don't know music.

[@emildelapena979]

probably, the best band for me.

[@Andrew-fw8rg]

​@@emildelapena979 same

[@emildelapena979]

@@Andrew-fw8rg they underrated. but a.i.c is far best for me among the big four. facelift and dirt are the two of my favorite albums of all time!

[@Andrew-fw8rg]

@@emildelapena979 yeh there heavily underrated and don't get enough credit for their music even they had probably one of the best voices of all time

[@emildelapena979]

@@Andrew-fw8rg because when nirvana's nevermind came out, they ruled the grunge scene not just in seattle but in the whole world and they ranked no. 27 in the rolling stone magazine 100 greatest artists of all time. but i prefer alice in chains more because of their pure raw talent and i love their dark and gloomy lyrical concept. layne is one of the most honest, talented and hilarious guy ever walked this planet. but sadly he's gone too soon.

[@-jb89-35]

Best song on any unplugged show, these guys do something that nobody else can.

[@terrenceoverend5633]

Why leave Layne rip

[@sgmarshall3]

I kind of agree with you, but I don't think anything can top Nutshell. The contrast of watching an extremely unhealthy Layne walk out, but the amazing power in his voice is just incredible. I've watched it so many times but I am just amazed every time.

[@tilmanstoys7981]

There will never be music as good as the 90’s again

[@gprks]

Personally this is the best song in this unplugged session

[@MrBillsfan3407]

Crazy how good their voices blend. Greatest unplugged ever!!

[@elmarbeau]

A jewel of MTV my teens are here. I can cry..... Those were the times.

[@MichaelIhde69]

Nothing comes close to the power, the skill, the beauty, and the hauntedness

[@cjttrujillo790]

"Pictures in a box at home yellowing and green with mold so I can barely see your face wonder how that color tastes" man what a line what a song there will never be a duo quite like lane and Jerry ever again RIP Lane you are truly missed....

[@jf752]

Layne's vocal range was amazing and he made it seem so effortless

[@rtothes936]

"You were always so far away..." More relevant now than ever.

[@yeasick4554]

3:38 - 4:00 guaranteed goosebumps

[@NickSssss11]

Love looking through the comments on these videos and knowing that AIC are still helping people through tough times. If you’re addicted, depressed, etc. just know there are others like you we all bond through this common escape. Long live Layne❤️

[@alanrobinson100]

Perfect timing; perfect dynamics complementing each other's harmonies. All the while they were falling apart, unbelievable.

[@coreygolpheneee]

It's quite a bit slower than Sap too, because Layne is still fucking rolling on song two of this

[@nailbatgore]

3:39, I love this part! The camera showing Layne and Jerry both singing, is what I'd call perfection!

[@casey10bb]

Layne & Jerry's a cappella is so beautiful. This band is so amazing with so much diversity in their music. Just Love them. And Layne appears to sing that part so effortlessly.

[@nickythebat]

I remember my years of addiction and struggle..about once a month I would turn this DVD on and just cry. I felt Layne’s pain, knew he didn’t beat it and just wanted it to be over. I’m now 7 years clean and I still watch this as frequently as I can. I never want to forget - Layne forever ❤

[@angusdog22]

Generation X era music is the absolute best of any era. Yes, better than the 60’s and 70’s too.

[@peterherakov8108]

This is so beautiful

[@jessicamitchelljohnson1071]

Soul changing

[@aabushmaharjan3981]

Masterpiece

[@elmarbeau]

It's perfect!!!

[@slipped21]

Rest in Peace Layne, it's now 2019, 17 years later and I will forever play your body of work.

[@RicardoSanto100]

I remember when this came out. It felt like the whole "grunge" trend was on its last days, after Cobain's death and a lot of good bands started imploding and being replaced by really terrible opportunistic radio-friendly cheap versions. And they came in and knocked it out of the park. As Alice always did. Soundgarden was the same. Even as both bands eventually collapsed, they never sucked.

[@tiffanyslachter2358]

I can pick Cantrell and Stayleys voice out of Any crowd but the way they harmonized so beautiful

[@brownsfan4692]

Whoever mixed the audio on this is a genius. Go back and listen to some of the other unplugged performances. Pearl jam comes to mind where the drums and vocals are all you can really hear. Especially on Black. On this one everything just clicked and every single nuance of the music can be heard

[@TheStepmonkey]

Yea, the mixing for this unplugged is genius. I think the band itself had a part in the sound mix.

[@JoeNoobie]

Wish Layneys pain didn't drive him to self-destruction.

[@ryanparsons9835]

He went all in

[@lunar3193]

Fuck!

[@gabrielcaballero210]

Wouldn't have been himself

[@jimhardeea]

@Jack Burton a-fuckin-men. i wish we even still had good H in canada, around here its 50$ for 1 point of "synthetic heroin" (fentanyl) and you're only well for half as long at best. at least with morphine you get the pins and needles. tar is very rare. literally impossible to maintain a habit.

[@alprince1999]

@@jimhardeea you actually really wish for that? How's family? Friends? Asking sincerely. Addiction is no joke to be around or grow up around, especially when one isn't even using...

[@johnnysins4791]

0:00-4:51 best part!!

[@vh0027]

Jerry really pulled this off, wasnt easy for sure.

[@nelliesilvers1210]

Layne....taken WAY before his time. His voice will always move my Soul to higher ground❤️. Edit - A week and 19 years to the day this legend passed away and it's still beyond heartbreaking. 2021 and still no end of my AIC days in sight🤘🏻

[@kevincoady5248]

Nellie Silvers That May be the most amazing explanation to how it feels listening to LS, when they harmonize a capella at the end it is ethereal.

[@nelliesilvers1210]

Kevin Coady Thanks,hun. He's helped me through some tough times by listening to his lyrics. It helps to know that, no matter how alone in my addiction or anxiety I feel, there's others who understand. We share the same pain...as sad as it makes me that it's a downward spiral so many get lost in. Layne and Jerry's harmonisations are beautifully perfect. There'll never be any better

[@TheIntegraman]

the talent is top notch, but can you imagine how good this unplugged could have been had it happened in 91'? crazy to think laynes literally aged 40 years here from from the drugs. in his prime , 90-93' , man , he was a force. it could have been next level.

[@jaredhoffman9569]

It is so surreal how I sit here watching this video going through withdraw myself, sobbing cuz it seems like my emotion always flows through me during these times. Especially listening to music as deep as this. Three kids and a wife and im just praying for the day I finally make it through it. Regret from ever getting involved in the first place sorrow from the friends I have lost to the same problem but I refuse to let it be me.

[@tristianmontoya1092]

Been listening to Layne since 2011 (12 years old) and I dont think i will ever stop. I know with age music tastes change, you change as a person. But this band.. Layne has changed me. I don't think i could ever lose my softspot for this man. i don't think i'll ever give up on celebrating his life. I love you Layne. I'm sorry you couldn't be saved.

[@dankowalski6925]

I’m 56 and a big AIC fan. That’s sweet dude

[@sragonzo]

I just realized that I found them at 8 years old. My babysitter played them a lot. My 14 year sister was into Nirvana and my father was super into Metallica and Pearl Jam. As a family we listened to as much grunge in the 90s as we did Led Zeppelin or The Doors. I loved our blues Sundays. My father just loved rock and blues guitar.

[@TheStepmonkey]

Im 25 and just discovered this band this year (yea, i know im late) but it's now my favorite💗

[@Milohenry13]

This is the point in the show when you're just like, "OH SHIT! What did I just experience." They low-key blew the roof off here.