Mad Season "River of Deceit" Sonic Evolutions 1-30-15 Seattle

[@JerryFuller-y4q]

The voice of an entire generation. Chris Cornell was simply an amazing singer, songwriter, and artist.

[@vjeko823]

Not trying to imitate Layne, but to sing it his own way, is the ultimate show of respect to Layne.

[@Beastking1107]

Thats not a show of respect,thats individuallity.. (not sayin hes not respectfull, but come on, hes a developed singer of his own (league even, just like Layne is)

[@mightymac1005]

He actually did use some techniques Layne was synonymous with, like the emphasized vibrato, but not all of them.

[@lisaseah8823]

Beautiful tribute . No one could sing it better than Layne but it’s absolutely a beautiful tribute from Chris .RIP to Layne and Chris ❤️

[@tejas8453]

Dude he's cris cornell he doesnt need to imitate anyone

[@guitaristcam5573]

tejas mhadgut finally someone who understands 🤘🏻

[@williamseifert169]

The thing about the Grunge bands of the 90s is they loved and respected each other. A brotherhood. So blessed that my teen years were during the height of this era.

[@LeoNihilism]

Amen to that. These bands help shape me as a person and for taste in music. I'm glad I grew up when I did.

[@susien7323]

They could and did step in for each other when necessary. Layne stepped in for Mark Lanigan (Trees) when he was hospitalized. That’s one of the best things about all these musicians being such great supporters of each other in good times and bad. A real band of brothers

[@tommyfuller103z]

Yes you are spot on. The respect was there in the collaborations of different band members playing and singing with the other bands. There was no Competition or animosity towards each other. I can remember Layne talking with Kurt while they in a car and how Kurt was excited about his new Baby and then a short time later we know the tragedy that hit Kurt's fans and the Rock and Roll world.

[@davidcross2341]

We experienced a time that I don't think I ever will again. I am grateful to be in my mid 20s experiencing great music.

[@johnsharkey9143]

Brother, you couldn’t have said it better.

[@evanwalters63]

Chris actually did justice to the original. Talk about a supergroup. You got Duff from Guns and Roses, the drummer from Screaming Trees, Guitarist from Pearl Jam and the singer from Soundgarden singing a vocal done by the singer from Alice in Chains. Wow. So much talent on that stage it's hard to believe.

[@56kwith200ping]

They were all good friends. Glad to come across such an old video.

[@karoonboomie2813]

Also, Original Members from Mad Season, guitar & drums, Mike & Barrett ~ FOREVER GRUNGE🤘🏻💋♥️🇺🇸💋

[@lisareichard5791]

......And when your session players are the hometown Seattle Symphony, you know you've got a supergroup!

[@arenadobaixo]

duff played these songs badly

[@georgeabrams7345]

The last time I heard this song I was in a very fancy restaurant when this came on.

[@amandajackson7640]

And I thought this song could not get more bittersweet. RIP Chris Cornell.

[@robinleblanc1249]

It's gut wrenching. My soul cries, just can't believe Chris is now gone and now Chester too!! It's been a rough couple of months!

[@lorimarine6270]

Brilliant the way you said that. So heartbreaking.

[@jenmac287]

aint that the truth...sad

[@2009jpp]

If they only knew what we FEEL now, I have to believe in my heart that they would still be here today.

[@linkinpark2883]

@@2009jpp but noone knew how they felt and what was going through them

[@xxn0thing]

Man... This really got to me. Chris singing this song. The loss of Chris and Layne hit me hard, and seeing Chris sing this particular song... just... wow.

[@brianjackson3595]

Hadn't heard this song in about a decade, and seeing Chris..AND not seeing Layne...knowing that neither one is with us any longer..tears, man.

[@elnino4306]

We are all born into the grave brother just follow your heart and enjoy it while it last because one day will never come !!!

[@shane9306]

here 2 years after you, and your comment... tears man.

[@vondrebridges9740]

@@shane9306I’m here two years after you and man it’s insane we lost them

[@godzilla1261]

Being 54 years young I've seen Layne, Chris,Duff, and I believe it's Stone, all with their RESPECTED bands, so much talent on that stage right there. Such an amazing time in my life the 80's FUCKIN ROCK

[@lovingklimt]

We'll never forget you, Layne and Chris.

[@cindyfitzgerald4500]

lovingklimt never ever forget I couldn’t if I tryed! Damn this is sad!

[@Ariel_thenotsolittlemermaid]

And Baker, and Mark. They were just as important to this band

[@jonathankelleryt]

McCready's guitar has always been my favorite part of this song. Beautiful, of course, but also haunting, painful, sad. This song gets me everytime.

[@ivanblanco8165]

The river of deceit takes another one. RIP, Chris.

[@malejajim10111]

exactly 👍

[@TheMarkCraig]

Ivan Blanco that would've been a great way to start an incredibly sad article involving Seattle's musicians who've passed away.

[@NatriumSulfuricum]

Ivan Blanco and then he make music with layne in heaven...

[@lorimarine6270]

Hope Eddie Vedder isn't singing this - ever!

[@tiffanyhouchin6055]

You hit the “deceit” part. People who are found dead with nine broken ribs and a head wound with no lethal drugs whatsoever in their system, with a exercise band next to their beat up body are not People who have “committed suicide.” Chris was murdered. The crime is that in a corrupt city like Detroit, things can get shoved under a rug for enough money... and they were. We need a new investigation into the death of Chris, whose body was cremated before it even left Detroit. River of Deceit indeed! Greedy black widow... scratch the surface and you will find that Icky never shed a tear for her dead husband. She is truly a disgusting, greedy liar 🤥. Don’t believe that he “killed himself.” Nope, don’t make any sense when you consider the facts. I hope that one day they open a HOMICIDE investigation into his murder...

[@carlossaez3586]

Chris voice sounds so perfect here. warm, clear, perfect pitch. Great performance.

[@shane-porter]

AIC, Soundgarden, Mad Season - all such a big part of my late teens and beyond. Amazing that I’m seeing this for the first time in my mid 40s. Love it.

[@stephenwebster2341]

Takes me back

[@javi1005]

@Millennial Smark Kurt sang with Lanegan (Screaming Trees) in his first solo album, Leadbelly’s Where did you sleep last night (afterwards it became famous because of the version in Nirvana’s MTVs Unplugged). The song Long gone day, singed by Lanegan and Staley in Mad Season’s album, when played alive, the saxo line sounded like Come As You Are. It’s clear the brotherhood between these bands, including Nirvana

[@Undercoverbrotherfromanother]

Thank you for not mentioning the terrible and overrated bands like nirvana and pearl jam they are both irrelevant.

[@jimhimesjr]

⁠​⁠​⁠I’d have to add Temple of the Dog and Audioslave into this group of 3 from the OP. RIP Chris and Layne 😢

[@marijastojanovska9245]

This is both beautiful and heartbreaking to watch. And I don't what's more heartbreaking, the thing that Layne isn't there to sing it himself or the fact that we lost Chris too, two years after this...💔

[@TTSetters]

The only person who could cover Layne is Chris. RIP dude.

[@toddwhite9026]

2 awesome dudes missed very much. No one can replace.

[@cindyfitzgerald4500]

N G this was awesome Layne would have approved RIP Layne and Chris you guys are so very much missed!😭😭

[@leatherface7260]

I agree. And he did it his own way. Cannot copy Layne. Two of the best...very much missed

[@richelle7211]

Well said

[@macethorns1168]

That's an absurd thing to say.

[@A31Chris]

Thank you Chris, for doing Layne Staleys song with a full orchestra. He deserved it.

[@Tlpopescu]

So nice to see this.

[@brikble]

It is beautiful and even Chris' voice is close to Layne's ... unreal and beautiful!

[@ericksoto2881]

Solo Cornell puede cantar una canción de Layne.. una maravilla..

[@sherlainmiranda76]

It’ll NEVER be ok that Chris is gone ... never 💔

[@becomeaudible1]

Nope. This one hit really hard. I do several of his songs and it's tough every time. And I know it always will be. Such a huge influence. RIP Chris.

[@gueych173]

or layne and well every one we lost

[@cyackulic]

Never.

[@litawells4264]

@@becomeaudible1 It will never be Ok that the world has lost....Layne Staley, Chris Cornell, Mike Starr, Andrew Wood, Scott Weiland, Shannon Hoon, Dio, Paul Gray, Dick Clark, Gary Moore, Jon Lord, Tom Petty, Clive Burr, All the Ramones, David Bowie, Amy Winehohse, Kurt Cobain, Dimebag, Jerry Garcia, Chester Bennington, Glen Frey, Jeff Healey, Malcolm young, Tom Fogerty, Mark Lanegan and most recently Taylor Hawkins. There are just to many to list this is just a few of the musical geniuses we have lost.

[@somepig2k]

You are right Sherlain, the world will be a lot of things, some good, some NOT, times will change , seasons change, but the "ok" ship has sailed for good . GO bless us all.

[@STS4747]

the “grunge” era of music was so short lived but it’s impact has left a lasting impressing. Rip to all those who are no longer with us you’ve gotten me through a lot. Thank you gentlemen.

[@suminshizzles6951]

4 or 5 years it was. I remember around the time Dirt came out that it was mrore or less in full swing. By 95 it was pretty much over. I went to palooza in 95 at the shoreline and the sound was changing fast with greenday and pumpkins taking over.

[@susien7323]

I love grunge knocked hair bands out but to be replaced by boy bands & bubble gum girls?? Ick

[@mountainman4969]

One of the greatest era in music

[@roxannemoser]

McCready, Chris, and Duff all brought a tear to my eye.

[@chrisbroguiere3593]

This is the first time I've ever seen this. The tears of pain that I thought were gone. God I miss his voice.

[@comfortableskin1]

I'm so grateful to the person that captured this moment in time. Can you hear that? Yep, sadly that's our collective hearts...... breaking... The joyous, yet sinking, heavy feeling of remembrance. To a time when they were here.... To a time they sang to us and for us... and we sang along with them.. We felt it ... lived it... and received solace from it... A connectedness from writer and listener. No bullshit.... Just raw and real. Their souls will come around again.... to another time and another generation..... And who knows.... maybe we'll meet again... Your searchlight soul shines bright... throughout the ages... timeless... Nobody Sings Like You Anymore... NOBODY...

[@aces2342]

Beautiful comment. Thanks for bringing it all back.

[@JonyBgood]

A dead man singing a dead man' song. Shivers.

[@damienholland8103]

As we all will be.

[@scottwaldron8455]

Sucks

[@cindyfitzgerald4500]

JonyBgood omg this is so sad!

[@invaliduserid5807]

It seems as if all of the best singers are dying. Eddie and Billy Corgan is all we have left of the period of music that made nearly all previous and latter music seem like it was written by kids.

[@hercflyer]

Fuck....so true......

[@kyleray3801]

So beautiful this actually made me cry. So emotionally moving. The original with layne is moving enough. But with Chris and that orchestra behind him. So beautiful RIP Chris and Layne taking from us to soon.

[@rajicasas]

I wish the audio was recorded better but man the idea of doing this cover with Chris Cornell plus an orchestra in a theatre was genius

[@Erthellf]

The Orchestra was far from tight, unfortunately.

[@azja6666]

Mr Duff McKagan i love you. Beautifull song and performance.

[@lisalampe4150]

Most of been super emotional for Susan Silver to people really close to her one singing for one whose gone and now Chris’s gone 2 of the vocal powerhouses of all time sweet dreams rest easy layne &chris Seattles sons 🤟🤟🤟❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@basheundertaker4215]

Honestly makes me cry, there's so many people performing this lovely song. Supporting Layne, wish he knew that sooner in his life. It hurts to hear but I love it. It's addicting.

[@67stardust]

Damn... that hurts like hell... on many levels.. Rock on Mr Cornell...

[@cozy_af2090]

Who hasn't Duff played with? He's sat in with all of the Seattle bands and most of the L.A. bands. Dude is a legend.

[@jackbrown8181]

Wow.....speechless.....what a tribute to Layne......thank you Chris Cornell..and may you, Layne, Chester, Jim and Jimi, Janis, Mama Cass, Jeff and David ...Rest in Peace

[@ryansoccio1478]

It's sad we lost Kurt,Chris and Layne to soon.The best of the early Seattle music scene all gone

[@guyfaux900]

And Andy Wood

[@adamwatson6916]

Now Mark Lanegan

[@ryansoccio1478]

It's sad but they changed the way I heard music 🎶

[@ccnomad]

@@guyfaux900 And Baker Saunders

[@Marsbar1212]

Lucky to those who witnessed this live.

[@kathy4028]

Sounds awesome ... Layne Staley would be so proud!!! :-)

[@debbiecooney9610]

Kathy Jacob I'm crying. And Layne was smiling on Chris here. Wow. So special.

[@ana1sninja]

God this makes me so sad. Still feeling gutted by this loss.

[@bopaduffy84]

To think they are both gone is so sad. RIP Layne and Chris. Thankyou for your music

[@lainyrock]

What nostalgia, amazing! I love Chris Cornell and Layne!❤️

[@journeywithme9554]

Oh, this song, makes me cry because it's so beautiful, yet tragic. Chris did an amazing job covering this. Rip, Chris and Layne

[@cassiapaya1255]

That Song is so beautiful and touching and just perfectly interpreted by CC. This is one of the videos I always come back to, to remember Chris. I hope he has found his peace where he is now.

[@chadkras2325]

RIP Layne and Chris.... cant believe you two now are gone... heaven now is so happy both of you singing there

[@cindyfitzgerald4500]

Chad Kras but we’re so sad you’re not here!

[@cecilyjsmusicvideos7619]

Well this is just beautiful. This is one of those eternal songs, just immortal. Thank you for making it happen Mike McCready. And keeping it going Duff and Chris Cornell. Addiction and deliverance from it is no joke.

[@swordfish25]

he isn't Layne but if anyone can get up and do this Chris can. He did very well too.

[@whereisevan]

+pitchfork lilton He isn't. Neither was Layne Chris Cornell. They're both equally brilliant.

[@robinleblanc1249]

Yes indeed!!

[@dawnbomesberger4064]

Hurts to listen to because it's so beautiful RIP, Chris, Layne, too young

[@TacomaPaul]

Saw Benaroya Hall at 1-30-15. 2nd row ! With... Seattle Symphony. ;-) Mike McCready, Barret Martin and bassist Duff McKagan. (with a suit on !) So awesome.

[@Gdude138]

He's singing with layne now. Rip Chris you were one of the most talented singers around

[@raweslo11]

Where are they singing?

[@SungazerDNB]

@@raweslo11 In hell with all the cool people :) Can't wait to see them there

[@raweslo11]

The hell of the bible?

[@SungazerDNB]

@@raweslo11 Who cares about the bible. I use it to roll joints with or as toilet paper.

[@raweslo11]

@@SungazerDNB just dont borrow from it

[@pogues2300]

Beautiful, glad Chris sang for this tribute.

[@russelljames5518]

Cornell has the perfect voice to cover this song ! rip Layne + you will never be forgotten ~

[@medina1camilo]

Russel James Cornell neither

[@russelljames5518]

Yup... so sad really.. rip Cornell !

[@dehavensolimonchaffins8653]

This is a masterpiece. Still - I wish, Layne and Chris were still here....😔❤️

[@shahzabshah3316]

please never take this video down

[@johnnykalloniatis6350]

Makes me emotional. What a beautiful cover

[@applejellypucci]

I miss this man so much, it'll never go away.

[@chrisjohnson11782]

I'm not crying you're crying

[@rcnyoplait]

😭 thank you for making me laugh

[@tommyfuller103z]

My God does Chris Cornell do this song justice! I miss him and Layne. In my opinion the 2 best vocalists in the grunge era of rock and roll. I was age 32 When I was working in Seattle moving from Boston in February of 1992 when the shit hit the Fan as the world focused on Seattle, and it's the music scene. What a great time to have been there.

[@carolray4721]

This song is so beautiful. Touches my soul each time I hear it. Will always miss you, Chris.

[@MariamVarasCampos-mz5ze]

Chris's magnificent voice, makes me feel chills, wonderful interpretation 🫶

[@richmurphy1787]

You know you’ve made it when you can take someone else’s song and beautifully through it with an orchestra. Thank you you will not be forgotten.

[@amandajackson7640]

tears... this makes me cry. Beautiful tribute.

[@karoonboomie2813]

Forever Grunge! Love seeing Mad Season up there playing with Chris, it’s their song, so Legendary! We will forever miss you Layne, Rock that Grunge! 🩵🪽👄🤘🏻

[@soleclaw6521]

They screamed over the guitarist's outro. I love that. 💚💚💚

[@rromeropov9430]

The best ensemble ever. There is no one like Chris to sing for this tribute. Love you all; love and miss you AIC Layne! Thanks for this awesome, awesome tribute!

[@guyfaux900]

" no one sings like you anymore"

[@46243970]

by far, the best thing I've heard in the year. epic versión of an already epic song

[@invaliduserid5807]

One of the best male vocalists (top 5), of any music that matters, performing a legendary song in an epic way! This brings me hope that there are people who know what really great (and deep) music is.

[@kevincrosby4044]

I am super thankful that someone caught and posted video of this magical moment!

[@SHADOWSREALM37]

Major tears..wow feeling this so deep and missing are lost brothers.

[@cindyfitzgerald4500]

TJH I know I feel the same so sad but beautiful!

[@traviscoates6878]

The last few weeks I’ve watched hundreds of Layne’s, Kurt’s, and Cornell’s live performances. I’m not sure why, it makes me super sad every time, but I keep doing it. Can somebody please tell me I’m not going crazy?

[@user-ir9jw9yo8v]

Your not crazy. This stuff comforts me. I miss those days. I miss this music. I watch these old videos all the time

[@cheriseroueche8102]

Dude right there with you!! Makes me happy so fk it enjoy these beautiful souls!!

[@charlestrulear6873]

I came across this around my most recent birthday. I was not in the best spot at the time, and that's probably part of why I felt major fucking chills watching and listening. But what's certain is for that 5.5 minutes, I realized how much I miss Chris and Layne, both of whom were in their heyday when I was an infant.

[@JPfeifer66]

I love you Chris ❤

[@pdxpete48]

We are running out of singers and legends we will keep them forever in our hearts.

[@bongjive]

oh my f*cking god! this is amazing! by far the best video i have seen yet from that show!! i love it! i l ove the close ups all of it. perfect!!!!!

[@OldMagic]

bongjive more on the way.

[@bongjive]

Old Magic awesome, can't wait!

[@carlossantino3969]

Old Magic I literally broke down watching this because he motherfuckin badass nailed it my God now we only Chris and Eddie that's still alive now because Scott Weiland Lane Stanley and Kurt Cobain are all gone now

[@daddad462]

@@OldMagic I give ya $1 million for dvd of this show

[@chrismontaigne6288]

This was real tough...damn there is so much pain to deal with here

[@danielsayers3171]

Damnit!! Such a fucking talent gone too soon. Another legend to rock out with the Super Band in Heaven.

[@ZapHamburguesa]

Every event honoring the Seattle musicians, their memories, their work, times of need, Duff has always been there. Great guy among a group of great guys.

[@hys1171]

That was amazing, his voice is perfect for that song.

[@richcranium6626]

RIP,Chris, and Layne, both taken way to soon!! And dearly missed.

[@cindyfitzgerald4500]

Rich cranium66 my heart is broken this is so sad but so beautiful !

[@coutinhothrash666]

The best 2 singers of rock n' roll.....just perfect. I'd love to see Chris singing "wake up" too...

[@tiredofit4761]

Layne and Chris were so great in their own ways and they didn’t realize it

[@jonn443]

The only other singer I would've chosen to sing this other then Layne. Beautiful! Fantastic choice.

[@renatosarabia9574]

Chris and Layne were very special souls.... They were what seperated the average from the e epitome...they can sing ANY song and not only make it their own but make it sound theirs

[@susansimpson72]

Now this is the fucking way you remember and hold Layne Thomas Staley up!!!! Chris Cornell ... speechless...besides that dark, pain spoken tones like you could hear through Layne when he would sing.....

[@elijah.s4898]

Susan Wiggins - Simpson now Chris is gone

[@susansimpson72]

Very ironic and I guess when you have lived most of your adult life in depression and know darkness you can see it through another. The first thing I thought about beside just total heart break and sadness was when I watched this video when I heard he passed because I knew for him to not only nail it so close brilliantly with his unique vocals it was definitely the way he brought the presence of Layne's darkness through in the song's (not quite so dark but almost there, yet still it was dark!) I wandered if Chris was not going through some sort of depression or had just been through it in the past and tapped in to some past memories to pull the performance off to give that touch that Layne had...I still am glad he was chosen to do it and we have this as a memory to watch and will always miss Chris very much and am very very saddened by his loss, not a loss has hit me this way since Layne's....

[@dreamspell69]

Layne Rutherford Staley. He didn't like his middle name and loved Tommy Lee. Lol

[@missmogee]

UndeadRomeo really? lol I had no idea always thought it was Thomas

[@amandajackson7640]

This speaks volumes upon volumes.

[@Heather-r2n]

I am so glad I stopped to listen to this magnificent man singing this magnificent song! Releasing his emotions in his music just wasn't enough! He decided he would go.❤️🙏❤️🎶🌍✌️💯😔😇💫

[@toddpeterson8362]

It's like Layne is watching over Chris at this moment. R.I.P.

[@modemarose4497]

This has won me back over as a Chris Cornell Fan.. So respectfully done, as is, as was & on key!! Very Nice ;)

[@garrison0532082]

MODEMA ROSE why would you have ever quit being a Chris Cornell fan?

[@vickyallen501]

RIP LAYNE and CHRIS ⚘ Wish you guys were still here 💕

[@therextify]

Art is the interpretation of the now, immortalized. RIP.

[@aicstaley3789]

amazing performance rest in peace layne staley we all miss you.

[@elijah.s4898]

aic staley now Chris R.I.P

[@deanwilcox9726]

A contemporary masterpiece

[@charlenemack7040]

Beautiful

[@machine791]

wow! They sound perfect!

[@mmp495]

What a great honor and done so beautifully. ❤🥲🙏🏼

[@terdfergusson36]

wow i wasnt expecting this to be so damn good well done amazing

[@supererikman5331]

Good job Chris!!! Im sure Layne is looking down from heaven with pride

[@raweslo11]

The heaven of the bible?

[@natalibenevides]

A legend singing a legend ❤

[@MichaelKeelphotography]

Wish there was a professional recording of this on CD, etc Such an awesome performance.

[@donny_doyle]

This makes getting out of bed on Friday morning, to get ready for work- possible.

[@exdemocrat9038]

That was amazing! CC is the only lead singer in the world who could or should replace Layne's vocals in that song!

[@Virginiachic01]

Absolutely beautiful! Who else could have done that? Just an amazing talent

[@GicaLabe]

If anyone can make justice to Layne’s feelings singing it’s Chris. This song always sounded to me as a “temple of the dog” song. Now here i have it. Bless their souls, lets enjoy their music, were they pour them.

[@ciriottaviano982]

Cada vez que lo escucho me emociona mucho ... Gracias a una persona que me introdujo a todo esto.

[@breesechick]

Very nice. Beautiful and sad, just so many emotions. Thank you for sharing.

[@ladyblazinsoulz]

Wow...Simply Beautiful...RIP Chris & Layne. We MISS YOU!! 🌹