Alice In Chains - Rotten Apple HD - Collegno 2010

[@ryanmorrison3699]

Jar of Flies was such a beautiful EP

[@renzokukenleneyoyo522]

Still is!

[@dog3042]

*is

[@onemuckypup9823]

Mine too - love it! @@maxwellgreen5750

[@onemuckypup9823]

There is something haunting and moving about Layne and Jerry's harmonies- very addictive. I always have AIC playing in my car - can't get enough of their music. Whenever I hear Layne singing Rotten Apple, I Stay Away, Nutshell it really affects and moves me too. @@maxwellgreen5750

[@Parrish_Muhoberac]

except for the horribly sharp out-of-tuneness of the vocals on the recorded version. This version also lacks the Bb- Bb- Bb- Bb- G - Bb- (b c b) (Eat of the apple so young) bit.. but sing that part along (layne's part) to it, and it sounds awesome!!

[@tibetbukan8360]

Layne's soul is living inside the chorus part

[@Parrish_Muhoberac]

YES IT IS!!! it's missing, because there is no Bb - g - Bb- (b-c-b) part, but if you sing that bit along to this, WOW. his soul IS THERE!

[@Parrish_Muhoberac]

sorry i should have mentioned, it's the "Eat of the apple so young" which is Bb Bb Bb Bb G Bb (B c b)

[@nicolasriveros943]

I felt that too, the same feeling i get in the song "Private Hell" as well

[@-divinetragedy]

i can actually hear his voice i stg

[@TheJRod304]

LAYNE STALEY WILL NEVER DIE.

[@farfromfields]

Sean Kinney is a total boss at the smoking-while-drumming thang.

[@onemuckypup9823]

LOL - I hadn't noticed that!! He is a brilliant drummer!

[@LunaLoveBad6969]

I can’t stand the smell of cigarettes and I’m not condoning it but dammit he’s an exception to that.

[@mojo6112]

@@LunaLoveBad6969 are you saying he's a cigarette that you accept?

[@mojo6112]

I thought he doesn't smoke. He said in an interview he never smoked, but he started after Layne died

[@19spearking93]

Dave Grohl: hold my beer

[@Shishiwakarashi]

This is respect to Layne. And their new material is pretty killer, fuck the haters.

[@macethorns1168]

DISrespect you mean.

[@tylerrose4416]

They must not play this live very often, it’s a shame because this is probably my favorite AIC song

[@warborn_inc.]

To the best of my knowledge they have played this song 23 times live since it came out. I have been lucky I saw them play it live with Layne in Chicago and then once live with William in Nashville.

[@elijahbrink4596]

​@@warborn_inc.What shows were those?

[@brbosen]

This is the song that turned me into an Alice in Chains fan for life.

[@tijuanaiguana190]

🤘

[@tijuanaiguana190]

The first aic song I heard was rooster and that did it for me

[@gavriilkremastiotis1914]

Me too man

[@Szykon100]

Same bro

[@SludgeMan90]

Same. this song made me a fan

[@MusicJamin330]

This might be the best version of this song ever besides the studio recording. Absolutely Magical. Duvall gets far too much undeserved flack, but he's a legend in his own right. He's allowed for AIC to thrive and live in the modern age while still honoring Layne's legacy. Mad Props.

[@warborn_inc.]

Seen them 22 times since 1991..and of course I love and miss Layne...BUT...William is brilliant and the people who dismiss the new music are only screwing themselves. They were amazing then AND now.

[@HypoLuxa13]

I'm a 46 year old man watching this in 2023. 29 years and 1 day after Jar of Flies was released. Remembering the first time I heard this when I was 17. I think now, if I was and and AiC show and they played this, I would honestly start crying. This song is both beautiful but sad. Mellow but uneasy. So many memories of that time in my life, but this song and the JoF album never leaves my rotation. Setting myself a reminder to come back and watch this on Jan 25th, 2024 on the 30 year anniversary of JoF.

[@HungarianMafioso]

God, the chorus sounds so good. Such a haunting melody. Wish they had written more tunes like this when Layne was alive.

[@ryline666]

Check out 'All I Am' from their newest album. It has a similar vibe to it and is also awesome.

[@macethorns1168]

This tune *was* written with Layne, fucktard.

[@HungarianMafioso]

@@macethorns1168 You misunderstood my comment. Have a nice day! :)

[@adamgarlinger2440]

How could you read his comment and not understand he was saying he wishes they had written more songs like this back then. English isn't exactly a hard language.

[@coryrikard8943]

@@adamgarlinger2440 I was trying to wrap my head around that, and the vitriol in his response. Pretty plain to see that's what the op meant, but reading is hard sometimes! I guess when you're mentally unable to understand words, the insults come out.

[@Airakobra]

That song live! What a lucky crowd!

[@renzokukenleneyoyo522]

I've seen them once for every new Will album and they have never played it :(

[@milhouse777]

Beautiful voice Mr Durval, the harmonization with Jerry is awesome

[@puppetmaster8551]

Their harmonizing is the best in hard/rock metal. Layne Jerry were the best when Layne was still around and even if Will and Jerry aren’t to that level they have incredibly good chemistry and sound fantastic when they harmonize

[@scottturner1504]

​@@puppetmaster8551but thank god William and Jerry kept the sound

[@HouseFromSmartCity]

Their new music is incredible too. What a catalogue these guys have. Insane

[@warborn_inc.]

In my opinion Cantrell does not have a single bad song in his entire catalog (AIC and solo)...absolutely masterclass songwriter

[@virtusetglorie]

I'll never understand why they didn't do this at the unplugged show

[@homerdayz6951]

exactly... this song could be on the setlist at the unplugged.. that's a shame!!

[@eldubya7972]

💯

[@jonadkins768]

I think everyone of us AIC fans often wonder that! I’m always telling people Rotten Apple should of been on unplugged 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@williewilliams3834]

Right?

[@ObsidianLife]

#THIS and "I Stay Away"...

[@jamiewest5357]

William's voice is kind of in the middle between Layne and Jerry's voice.

[@monicao9171]

Someone should voice the 3 vocals together

[@thiagoalexandreee]

You describe it so clearly lol

[@Smackattackk]

When they first brought him around as a replacement I was kind of mad but a few years after I accepted that people need to hear this music Still new generations experience how great Alice in Chains is live William does a good job and sometimes the way his vocals blend with Jerry's just feel so right I know Jerry misses layne so much they were brothers pretty much more even at his worst. example during the unplugged show layne was out of it and Jerry had a stomach bug and a trash can next to him and layne messed up a few times and without missing a beat Jerry told him it was okay buddy let's start it from the top instead of getting mad and irritated about it (especially since he was sick) but he really loved him and knew his time with him was short so he cherished every second with him until layne locked himself away from everyone.... my mom was a addict and it didn't make me not love her it made me realize Herion was the devil pretty much and people really need it to get thru the day once they've done it for so long it's just sad how it all played out. I miss you mom every day I think about you and wish you was here still... I'm only 28 and you've been gone 3 years now but feels like eternity but I'll never judge a person for dealing with their inner demons... we all have some you just have to find a way to contain them.. sorry so long guys I just get emotional with AIC because of personal experience... yall be safe and much love brothers and sisterss... we are all in this together

[@macethorns1168]

It's like if you took Layne's voice and flushed it down the toilet after shitting on it...yes.

[@rrcain01]

Wtf that's the best way to describe Duvall's singing holy hell

[@lmarquezgiron]

was Mike Inez behind the stage? in such magical piece, Mike is responsible of the emotion of the song. Totally ignored in this video.

[@CD-tj3hg]

Probably just didn't have a good angle on him

[@williewilliams3834]

Yeah, seriously where is he?

[@SurfingBullDog]

This is such an underrated track. It's introspective and evil. Perfect soundtrack for sitting in some 3rd world war zone, smoking a cigarette and staring a thousand miles into nothing, thinking about all the fucked up events that brought you to this point.

[@paulernst4841]

SurfingBullDog right there with you bro. '03 sandbox.

[@lukeit7949]

Or for thinking about the character of your cheating exgirlfriend anna ... :P

[@virtusetglorie]

Lu He LMAO you have no idea relevant that comment is. I too had a cheating, psycho ex named anna. Luckily she's disappeared from my life. This song is my muse though.

[@carajillodwsq]

Good idea for a video but my imagination is more egocentric. I don't need a 3rd world war to feel that way.

[@conorhoney7776]

It sounds like regret

[@genkinks]

Out of every song I've listened to as a child.. this one always hit me hard. Alice had every melody and tune, to an unsure audience. We're talking about the 90s! Not the same anymore

[@machine5150]

Jerry's sound is one of a kind, there will never be another , so amazing

[@chuckmcgill6673]

Jerry Cantrell's tone is out of this freaking world, the ultimate duo of skill and wah pedal.

[@civilengsi]

This is my favorite AIC song and they hardly ever played it live! Such emotion and melodic guitar playing, I love it.

[@michaelcummings1085]

I feel this shit so much CRAWLING BACK TO START at 42 i am 44 now its been such a hard time emotionally the last 2 years Layne was the first person i seen live when i was. 14years. old RIP LAYNE

[@123hero321]

This song meant everything to me when I was 20 when the love of my life at the time walked away. And it still means everything to me at 34. 🖤

[@CookingwithVROY1790]

William kicks ass he's done justice to AIC

[@cjk310]

I don't think that jerry and the guys brought this guy on board to "replace" layne. the sad reality is layne is dead. RIP. i think they wanted to continue making great music together and simply brought him in to celebrate layne and the music he was a part of. i can't hate on the guy. who would not take this job if offered? i'm sure he was and is a huge layne fan like all of us.

[@jmseverino76]

I am a hardcore AIC fan grunge generation ex-drug addict Layne worshiper! I must admit, I didn't want to like this guy. I'm sorry, but he is very good, and to still hear these songs performed is just amazing. I miss you Layne, your soul lives on every time they perform...even now.

[@chriscampbell499]

While Nutshell is probably the most beautiful and haunting track on Jar of Flies, Rotten Apple is a VERY close second. Musically the song is SUPERB.

[@PugSquatchytheWatchy]

Yes

[@patriciaestok9329]

The entire album is a masterpiece.

[@Tocaraca]

Rotten Apple is better than Nutshell imo

[@billymaysaintdead288]

R.i.p Layne this was like his biography in a song

[@tk3141]

Alas, true.

[@Domino666ism]

I feel like all of Jar Of Flies was where Layne kept his darkest thoughts...

[@puppetmaster8551]

@@Domino666ism Jerry solely wrote no excuses, don’t follow, whale and wasp so it wasn’t just Layne, both Jerry and Layne wrote a lot of dark/sad lyrics

[@tk3141]

I completely worship these amazing vocal harmonies. Amazing, amazing song.

[@icbm777]

William is really awesome. I love the verses best cuz he nails em, but I like the chorus cuz he does it how Layne did it live. This and Nutshell will always be my two Favs.

[@Joeezyy97_]

icbm777 YESSS !!! Everything you said . I love Nutshell as well. Fav songs!

[@pimpinlct]

i fucking love Alice in chains so much

[@douginny]

Amazing how three chords can have such depth of emotion.

[@magicargo1232]

All time favorite AIC song of all time ever in the whole world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@thecerp1ntaxt]

I agree with you. I mean obviously they will never be the same without Layne but this guy was a great choice and I really dig his voice

[@SpectorEuro4]

Mike is supposed to shine in the song.... where's is he at??????? He's the reason why this song sounds awesome as it is

[@carajillodwsq]

It gives me goose bumps remembering myself 23 years ago, about what I thought I was gonna be and what I really am right now.

[@rodrigogsi]

one of THE BEST songs ever made!

[@virtusetglorie]

An idea: personally, I dont mind them having the same band name without Staley, however they could always do something like stylize their logo with the "L" in "Alice" and "S" in "Chains" mirrored. That would be quite cool and a very respectful nod at Layne.

[@virtusetglorie]

Finding an old comment you made 5 years ago is weird, man.

[@onemuckypup9823]

I've just seen it LOL! Love your idea though! @@virtusetglorie

[@micheler6592]

HairoftheDog are you in marketing

[@virtusetglorie]

@@micheler6592 Nope lol

[@bearmaxe7699]

@@virtusetglorie what about now

[@mspray]

These deep cut keep popping up from these guys lamenting how brilliant this band is.

[@cjk310]

William is a damn pro. I like the guy.

[@williewilliams3834]

I can't believe I'm saying this but this is better than the original!

[@1cruefan4life]

Its almost like i can see Layne as an angel on the stage overlooking them, singing along. RIP Layne Thomas Staley.

[@alexleiathee.t.612]

sim.yes.

[@mr.shadowofdeath9113]

Jerry is feeling it here

[@Porchia87]

In the first seconds you dont understand ist Rotten Apple. Well its missing dynamic and the Dark haunting feeling

[@coolster471]

Why do they never play this live hardly?

[@kreep182]

ill always love layne, but i have to admit that is the best live performance of this gorgeous song

[@scarykurapika100yago2]

They never even played it live when Layne was still alive

[@kreep182]

@@scarykurapika100yago2 no it's not just the vocals. Its more to do with how they kinda rearranged the song. Also, the guitar solos in this performance were fantastic.

[@RapFan54]

@@scarykurapika100yago2 they did

[@daniellevitoriaa840]

@@scarykurapika100yago2 never? Well then I'm guessing you never watched this kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6vGYWuOiN1qmck

[@daniellevitoriaa840]

@@scarykurapika100yago2 or this kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJrGhmhqg5p6jdU

[@washguy9577]

I love that AIC is still making good music but it's still sad to see only 2 original members on stage RIP MIKE & Layne

[@Turk_2023]

Inez has been in the band 24 years...Not like he is a hired gun

[@silkcustoms520]

Wash Guy See what Dope does to you.

[@MLCrow]

Jason Dean Dixon For sure William is a good fit (he's very professional in primis) but I somehow miss a more "powerful" person...I mean a vocalist with a bigger stage presence, a vocalist that's able to interact with the audience more...also his role in writing the songs is very small. Just my opinion.

[@SpectorEuro4]

@@MLCrow You sure about that? DuVall wrote Last of My Kind in BGWTB, and other songs on Dinosaurs and Rainier Frog. You're talking out of your ass m8

[@puppetmaster8551]

Tbh rotten apple and the rest of Jar of flies wouldn’t have been the masterpiece it is without Inez, his bass on the record is extremely crucial and more important to the record than any of Starr’s bass. RIP Starr but I’m glad we got Inez, better bassist/songwriter imo and a really really good dude.

[@Parrish_Muhoberac]

This is the best LIVE OR STUDIO version of this song I've heard, because the vocals are IN TUNE!

[@MYERZ08]

Unplugged better

[@puppetmaster8551]

@@MYERZ08 this song was not played for the unplugged show

[@williewilliams3834]

@@puppetmaster8551 Which is a CRIME! Why was this not played unplugged!?

[@puppetmaster8551]

@@williewilliams3834 it is a bummer, this song would’ve been perfect for unplugged, the unplugged setlist is pretty amazing tho so can’t really complain

[@russellamorris1224]

Layne can harmonize anything Jerry ain't bad either. My fav group but I didn't know it was them when I first hurd it. I wish Layne knew how much he was missed and how important his lyrics and music got me through life.

[@ultimatefunktimegroovystan7885]

Legendary level bass line

[@dankhoney]

This is an incredible video. I would have loved to have been there

[@SludgePunkGrunge]

Their band their choice and also that being said Jerry was and is and always will be the biggest part of Alice In Chains and I am a huge fan and love Laynes work, but this is a new chapter of the band and they found a very good singer to take over.

[@GrooveGoblinDW]

SO GLAD THEY BROUGHT THIS TO THE SET. personal fav from jar of flies.

[@al1976-v7m]

This shouldve been part of their Unplugged Set!

[@williewilliams3834]

Jerry's harmonization is so epic how he played off Layne and how he plays off William.

[@puppetmaster8551]

Layne and Jerry were the best in the business at it and now Jerry and Will are the best at it, at least in hard rock/metal

[@jackherrington2634]

The feeling is reduced. I till loved them live though. I still could escape into my mind like I did when it helped me survive

[@larrysgarage7820]

One of the best guitar tones and bass riffs

[@KarenGoldMind]

we miss staley

[@williewilliams3834]

Layne chose the drug over his family, his bandmates and his fans... I love him but f him for that.

[@Christianharold2]

Mad props to Sean Kinney. There’s no way I could play an entire 6-minute song with a lit cig hanging from my mouth.

[@williewilliams3834]

LOVE those harmonics at the bridge Jerry!!!

[@yourkreator903]

I really want to hear this live. One of my favourite AIC songs

[@manuelzeggio6545]

chi ha seguito gli ALICE dagli inizi sa chi erano ma soprattutto sa che questi non sono altro che i brutti spettri di cio' che erano. LAYNE era ed e' nella mia memoria come un cantante dallo stile di voce ed interpretazione UNICO!!! sicuramente rotten apple e' uno dei loro capolavori.

[@MLCrow]

Brutti spettri? Stai esagerando a mio parere. Sicuramente gli AIC senza Layne sono "sbiaditi", questo non possiamo negarlo.

[@EternalLies]

This song is pure MAGIC!

[@prba7]

absolutely breathtaking.....

[@iLuseMy1v1s]

Could you imagine if they played this and i stay away unplugged!? I wish we had live performances of AIC with Layne doing jar of flies. This was damn good 👍

[@PhotonicCrystal1]

Beautiful!!

[@TheKrucetopher]

I couldn't have said it better myself John. Huge Layne fan here myself, my sons name is Layne Staley Kruce. Keep jammin!!

[@pikkirat623]

Any one who says that this is disrespectful to Layne to that Layne was AIC is being disrespectful to Jerry, Mike and Sean. You know there were 3 other guys in the band right? Layne was an amazing musician but so is Jerry. What would Layne sing over without those 3? Layne was just as much a part of Alice in Chains as Jerry, Sean and Mike

[@anycoveryoulike7510]

I love how Duvall sings this

[@deborahpisano59]

The Great ALC lives on!!!

[@justincreighton-emmer6337]

layne wrote the lyrics and jerry co wrote the music wit mike inez

[@DeborahJB]

@Wesson4 What? It would be a shame not to let this beautiful music go on. After a looooooong day, having this wonderful music is like energy to some part of my spirit. ROCK ON AIC.

[@HildeAzul]

This song is truly an amazing introspection. More so than Nutshell.. by far.

[@S10guyy]

Mr. Cantrell is such an under-rated guitar player

[@kevingerdeman1834]

I love this song, william is no Layne Staley by any means because Layne wrote about his addiction and the problems it caused, R.I.P LAYNE

[@wesrobert4716]

Duvall did a good job here.

[@TheIanoTube]

Why didn't Jerry take over as lead vocals? He's more than capable

[@RapFan54]

Will does a great job

[@davidfrazier2273]

Rip LEGEND,and Jerry Cantrell is the greatest fkn guitarist of the 90s to basically now 💯🔥🎸🤘☝️

[@Bluefunguy]

Never knew the drummer smoked and played at the same time... Lol

[@goudagirl6095]

Love this song so much, I have the lyrics attached to my computer monitor... 💔

[@DeborahJB]

What I hear is unreal. I didn't enjoy the apple in the '90s, but am glad AIC rocks on. RIP Layne & Mike.

[@CarmenMendoza-b1l]

This song Is awesome

[@gotgreen68]

Awesome!!!

[@blinduraku4787]

Masterpiece!

[@KURTIS19801]

This song rocks!

[@p_man_stackowitz161]

Amazing version. I feel ashamed I like it better than the original

[@amputeekun2739]

dont feel ashamed this shit is beautiful.

[@thewiseone2554]

Jerry is using just the wah, for sure...if he had the talk box he would have the straw in his mouth and wrapped up to the Mic Stand...Sounds good enough, and that's how I do it also...

[@TheAcidzephyr]

thanks for this!

[@superkool7]

Chase. Brother. I miss you so fucking much. I think about to every day. Can’t wait to see you again man. I promise you we will meet again. Till then - ALWAYS. FUCKING. FORWARD. As I choke down the memories and tears brother, I can’t wait. Hold it down for me upstairs brother. See you sometime soon old friend

[@quit293]

Duvall is only guy who comes close to layne and he has chemistry with the band.

[@guicuecaseca]

By saying that you'se saying Layne is just the average.Duvall will NEVER be able to sing a bit like Layne

[@Zeppelin-op6sd]

Ultim4te guitarist he doesn't need to sing like Layne , he is perfect for the band as he is.

[@guicuecaseca]

no,he's not.

[@Zeppelin-op6sd]

Ultim4te guitarist well the vast majority of people think otherwise.

[@guicuecaseca]

No,they don't.Just like me,everyone would prefer someone better that actually IS perfect for the band.Duvall is good,but he is not perfect.Layne was perfect.

[@tennisfan599]

Credit to Will. I heard he had them add this to the set.

[@hunterhughes692]

Rest easy layne 🪦🪦🙏

[@robynewilliams-heller1816]

Awesome

[@dazpatreg]

I'm not sure if that's dry ice in the background or just seán kinne smokin a doob.

[@CCB6939]

Jerry is such a incredible guitar player!! and though I thought M.S was a great bassist Mike Inez is another level!!! and Sean is underrated , his drumming is spot on always! the reason the unplugged concert was so tight started with Sean's playing.! Will does a damn good job on vocals as well!! Always will miss Layne though. hard to top his vocals.

[@mercurion1000]

Did they use a voice box in the studio version? Wah wah wah

[@LutherRayable]

@AIC4EVER1 AHHHH hahhahaha i love the casual way you throw that out there like he may just saunter back in the room and relieve the beleagered Duvall from his insurmountable task.LMAO HEROIN waves from the back and says HOWDY!

[@madstoner6911]

Yeah!!! i have see this live!!!! AIC FOR EVER

[@homerdayz6951]

This is a great performance... but Layne's absence is feeling.

[@AICMasta]

Hey if your going to make any comment regarding Layne please spell his last name correct it is STALEY!!!!!

[@Cyramor11]

I have always found this song to be Layne's song, expressing his life and how he feels. I know Jerry cantrell wrote it and he deserves credit as well, but just seems like they should not play this without layne, makes me sad... You will not be forgotten layne. (Just my opinion, no need to comment if you disagree)