Mad Season - X-Ray Mind (Live at the Moore, Seattle, 1995)

[@theDiReW0lf]

Seattle supergroup playing in Seattle post-Cobain delivering a “fuck you” to industry who exploited, mocked, and commercialized them. Beautiful.

[@patay-oras]

and isn't commercialization introduced them to you? :D

[@popeyeuguy6853]

How they pulled this off, barely rehearsing and wiping this show together just shows you, they really master their craft

[@kevinwhiting8391]

They were having fun.. real low pressure ...Layne was fresh out Rehab

[@theDiReW0lf]

Because look who’s in the band. Legends.

[@jonthebeau4653]

It really is remarkable how good this is given how little they played together

[@LoungeLizard_33]

​@@kevinwhiting8391Layne was heavily using cocaine and heroin during this time

[@drazenstefanovic6122]

@@kevinwhiting8391bro he was reallly bad here no rehab no shit just fookin drugs

[@Bloodywanker15]

Complete robbery that we weren't able to hear more of these guys together. Like 4 pieces from different puzzles but yet they fit together perfectly.

[@cesarserturner5280]

there are videos of some other places, you could looking for it

[@taxevader7777]

@@cesarserturner5280i think he means its robbery that they just generally werent around long and only made one album, not so much the amount of shows they played

[@transcribeded]

Undermentioned that Above is by far the best work of Mike McCready's career. You can tell he knows it here he is funkin out to those riffs. And they are funky.

[@theDiReW0lf]

Feel the same. Must’ve been funny going back to PJ after using the sickest guitar solos he’s ever recorded.

[@transcribeded]

​@@theDiReW0lf hahahaha

[@drymaroon7740]

I feel delighted that there are heaps of people keeping layne alive by listening to the masterpiece he left behind for us ..layne is a ultra fuckin’ legend in my book ॥

[@dimondroof]

Indeed

[@adatiel3962]

10 times out of 10

[@jameschenard1386]

Imprinted on my soul almost 30 years ago

[@coltonsnider7848]

Damn Skippy. Still one of the most powerful vocals if not the most powerful vocals of all time.

[@melaniefalke2431]

Yes!!! Loving it ❤❤❤❤

[@philipreedwallace]

Dam this whole show is awesome . Very underrated drummer.

[@mattcinanni1472]

Amazing drummer!

[@slimjimdumplings]

I wanna start playing drums i love the way he plays. Il try to get there heh nope

[@noahkb80]

My son is 15 and drummer at school. Showed him this concert and hes hooked on watching him beat them drums 😍

[@lisasutton7377]

Yes!! Amazing drummer! I love this song an watch it a lot to see him play

[@hi_imhigh]

Not as amazing as Dave Grohl I think

[@jessehutchings]

Layne's voice here sounds so unique even for him. It's totally fascinating how he gets these very subtle tones to blossom out while singing so powerfully

[@risenfromyoutubesashesagai6302]

I saw an interview where Layne was so proud of this record.... he said even more so than any AiC record. What a thing to say, as both bands are killer.

[@diegocardenas8460]

@@risenfromyoutubesashesagai6302link?

[@risenfromyoutubesashesagai6302]

We're all so lucky that this show was filmed!!!! Enjoy some legends in their prime.

[@AiR-gs4st]

Just fantastic how MAD SEASON could be so far "out there", and still not take even one wrong step.. EPIC!. ABOVE is in my opinion one of the greatest albums of all time.. FROM BEGINNING TO END. AND BEYOND

[@susanrodriguez684]

A R I completely agree!

[@AiR-gs4st]

@@susanrodriguez684 Then I completely adore your beautiful taste in music!

[@electrablue4220]

AGREED ❗ Especially considering they only rehearsed once the night before this Concert 👍

[@metallicamadsam]

agreed. i only discovered this the other day after being an AIC fan for decades. mind blowing.

[@metallicamadsam]

@Josh Meza i mean the album and live show are a masterpiece. its a tough one

[@sunsetcliffs98]

“Rich and growing sicker Sell the dead ones quicker” Man I wish they had known a way to break out of it.

[@theDiReW0lf]

HOW THE FUCK DID I NEVER ONCE LISTEN TO THIS FUCKING ALBUM/SHOW. HOW??!! Unbelievable. Every goddamn song is an absolute banger.

[@bobbybologna8614]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@aaronmayhew2.0]

So many great bands are not mainstream. That why they're great. Full artistic control. F the man

[@genebingle1754]

Ya I didn’t know of it for a long time either man and I felt the same as you HAH!

[@Rundark-]

Better late than never my friend, welcome we're very happy you made it.

[@j3m403]

It's a shame that VEVO left out Layne's comments to the crowd after this song, "Well when we left the stage, we all agreed that, in Mike’s words, this is the most awesome fucking crowd. No shit, you guys are fucking…real cool."

[@aprielledawn]

I know right? I wish they didn't cut out the in between songs parts.

[@taxevader7777]

Hell even spotify left that part in for the live song

[@j3m403]

@@taxevader7777 ha that's awesome!

[@metaronger2225]

I just love the way layne shakes his head when performing❤❤❤

[@hyunjinsamericano00]

Same 😍

[@analiai.6441]

metaronger 22 Love him forever ❤ He is a legend 🤘🔥

[@yuritarded4774]

Yeah it’s also fun af to do.

[@nathanclark9956]

Yeah but when he puts one foot up on the amplifier and leans out over the stage it gets real lol

[@LoungeLizard_33]

Layne would stand there and rock back and forth with the mic stand and it still looked badass.

[@colgrey438]

Probably my favorite song on Above. What a great band they were. It's a shame they didn't make more music together. But maybe that's what made it so special. That one moment of time that they came together to capture something brilliant. One of my top 3 albums from that era. Still listen to it all the time.

[@fattbitchell]

I agree. I don't see many people say this is their fav.. Love this song

[@3cs3hs]

my fav to

[@csabapetrovay4919]

preach

[@kevinwhiting8391]

Within a year Laynes longtime girlfriend Demri would die along with his will to live.. a year later this would not have happened he didn't want to do the Alice vector Studio had to physically drag his ass there you didn't care about music anymore

[@bjmcmahon722]

Agreed, agreed, agreed, etc....quite a time it was.

[@classybluev1139]

When you always prefer hearing Layne sing live to the studio album you know they are a badass singer

[@theDiReW0lf]

Yeah you don’t truly realize how great he was until you DO hear him live.

[@stevebrewer8530]

Very true!!!❤👍

[@johnmartinez7847]

💯💯💯

[@STS4747]

Best supergroup of all time

[@masterp2269]

Definitely one of. Amazing.

[@popeyeuguy6853]

I think Laynes vocal range advanced to a whole new level in this group

[@connormatthews522]

It seems like he dialled back the distortion and it allowed him a lot more freedom with his natural range

[@ViAndareKV]

I think Mad Season is totally where Layne fas found himself in a group. ❣

[@fuckamericanidiot]

@@ViAndareKV You should check out his old band Alice In Chains, you might change your mind!!

[@ViAndareKV]

@@fuckamericanidiot I LOVE Alice... but I do think Layne has found his soul in this project.

[@amyamestoy3469]

Based on the overall vibe, it feels as though Layne enjoyed jamming with McCready more than Cantrell . . . Layne sounds so natural, free, and joyous in Mad Season. Layne, McCready, Baker & Barrett just seems so chill and laid-back.

[@angelaferreira2193]

Oh layne,dear layne....gosh its beyond talent!!!!we miss you

[@GeorgeFloydLOL]

I'm back for the trillion time hahaha and will always be back, this song will ALWAYS mean so much to me!!! 🗡🗡🗡🗡🗡

[@theDiReW0lf]

Same. I still blast this song almost as much as I make George Floyd jokes.

[@GeorgeFloydLOL]

​@theDiReW0lf hahahaha my friend!! you and I both, hence the name.

[@gmedeiros5748]

The bass and drummer team is off the chart Everything around it falls perfectly in place The lead riff lines are also classic Vocals top of mountain It is a masterpiece live And album

[@dimondroof]

Indeed

[@reginajohnson5122]

2:06 such clear and beautiful vocals omg

[@adatiel3962]

I love how he hits a few octaves higher than the album version

[@AdityaVerma-sy6ud]

@@adatiel3962 Imagine with Jerry Cantrell on the harmonies with the album version at 2:06

[@jimmyisawkward]

This part gave me chills

[@connormatthews522]

@@adatiel3962 i think you mean a few semitones haha a few octaves would be total insanity

[@drewskkiiii]

it gave my entire body chills

[@AndreLuis-oo6bf]

Sweet savage song... The Undisputed! Layne Staley and Mike McCready ROCKS🗣

[@amyamestoy3469]

Always loved Layne's sarcasm & mockery in his lyrics . . . dark humor . . . 'X-ray minds read plenty, worth no more than pennies.'

[@neilmartin3220]

RIP John Baker Saunders.

[@anthonyplant6005]

He really is blowing me away here. Wow. RIP

[@bluecatterfly]

R.I.P

[@gsfbffxpdhhdf7043]

Nope rip layne

[@scottcooneymusic6736]

agreed, he had his own battle. RIP

[@Dragonslayor226]

@@gsfbffxpdhhdf7043 What's wrong with John Baker Sounders you can choose to appreciate both of them

[@corieblake3450]

Even though this was mad season's only album, to me it will be an absolute classic

[@shellywatson9845]

Layne's fantastic here! The whole band is! Layne will always be one of my all time favorite vocalists. THAT VOICE was a gift and he will always be missed!

[@grassyassalex]

Rich and growing sicker Sell the dead ones quicker My fav lyrics ever, miss you so much layne :(

[@christiangarcia4782]

Goddam the whole band is a masterpiece, but Layne Staley voice and Mike McCready guitar compliment each other soo good, its perfect

[@SkullfxceOS]

2:06 OMG Layne, you were and always will be a GOD. Gave me goosebumps man.

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

@@wesleybullock814 You must have a lot of friends. 🙄

[@call-me-dezz]

@@wesleybullock814 If you RESPECTFULLY disagree, why then say "What a fucked up statement you made"? Not very respectful. Did I once say he wasn't a junkie? That's common knowledge. Also, drug addiction is a brain disease, Layne's own mother even mentioned how many times he went to rehab and tried to fight his addiction so instead of putting him down & assuming shit you don't know, at least do your research. RESPECTFULLY OF COURSE. I RESPECTFULLY think he was a vocal god, like it or not that's my opinion.

[@call-me-dezz]

@@anti-ethniccleansing465 For real 🤣

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

@@wesleybullock814 Are these supposed “friends“ of yours as much of a pos as you are? Douchebags tend to not be accepted in the social circles of decent folks. I’m not surprised that you have a hard time dealing with reality.

[@GeorgeFloydLOL]

aaaaaaand we're back!!!!! SELLL THE DEAD ONES QUICKERRRRRRRRRR!!! 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@dementus420]

I'm so glad these guys were inspired to write this.

[@rosskelly8045]

The front man for this band will always be a special person, best ever

[@StealthyAssassin007]

The rumble of Barrett’s drums...

[@Hellnawnawnaw]

Mad Season is pure gold!

[@vshagoyan]

This music is so incredibly fresh! Darn shame we got so little of Mad Season because their sound is as good as any

[@NCWoodlandRoamer]

Absolutely, really wish we could’ve had more from them.

[@brunocassilhas2233]

Absolutely raw masterpiece. 🙏🏻

[@erinnothingtoseehere4992]

Rare to have so many live performances kill the studio version but here’s another one!

[@erinnothingtoseehere4992]

Kratom connoisseur I don’t think I would say “horrible” as it’s still a killer album. I do dislike the studio version of Long Gone Day but only after hearing the live version.

[@akrup8702]

I’ll always love listening to Layne more live than on studio tracks

[@tamibrandt]

Layne's vocal range was always better live than in studio; and even in studio he only needed pro-tools to hide the lisp at the end of life.

[@kennymcgrath318]

I prefer live especially with a voice like his.

[@EdgeRatedR007]

@@tamibrandt Layne liked adding multiple track layers on album recordings which is why many of his songs sound better live.

[@renzomiranda3859]

what a wonderful voice at 2:06 it's just amazing how layne even been sick could still sing like no one else, what a singer... what a lose

[@GeorgeFloydLOL]

hello!!! GENTLEMEN OF CULTURE!! WE ARE HERE ONCE AGAIN 🤝🏽🤝🏽🤝🏽🤝🏽

[@cecilyjsmusicvideos7619]

All time greatest vocalist. Lyricist. Ugh. Gone too soon. Senselessly soon. Holy crap this band rocks!

[@GeorgeFloydLOL]

whenever i have time, i always come back and watch this video. each time i watch this video i look at someone else on this video, see how they were when they were watching this live.

[@aprielledawn]

🥰Baker 💕 still fangirling after all these years!!!

[@danielclayton8177]

Love Barret on those Drums!!

[@vinyldiary6664]

Yeah for real! Badass drummer! Very underrated!

[@niksapate9622]

2:10 that scream ,loud scream incredible Layne we miss you. Scream of the century

[@goudagirl6095]

So I had ordered the Mad Season 3-CD package and one of the CDs was live at the Moore. This song in particular BLEW MY MIND. Layne's voice sounds absolutely amazing--so strong, even hitting those higher notes--and Mike and Barrett are beasts on their respective instruments (Barrett does NOT get enough love!!). He really gave his all vocally on this one. After months of listening to AIC and MS on CDs/on line/videos, I _still_ have a difficult time memorizing their sometimes convoluted, thoughtful, deep & difficult lyrics. They don't simply roll off the tongue very easily. So aside from his powerful vocals, just the fact that he had all of those songs (both for AIC and MS) committed to memory, and rarely, if ever, tripped up when performing live (aside from the MTV live episode), still continues to astonish me. I can barely get my thoughts out coherently from my brain to my mouth. Those living in Seattle have been so lucky and blessed to be able to see Layne at the Moore fronting *TWO* different bands, and putting on two equally amazing shows. _Salut!_

[@scottricci5063]

Supergroup of Grunge! Every member of Mad Season is totally underrated. Junkies or not.. RIP Layne and beautiful Demry!

[@FreckledGemini]

One of my all time favorite albums. For sure. This is my go to when I feel sad, dirty, and lost.

[@jameschenard1386]

I hear those words. The whole album but especially Lifeless Dead was my go to during my divorce

[@diegocardenas8460]

Found this for the first time a few months ago and now it’s my favorite song of all time

[@eugarcia6752]

Wait until you listen to the album 😊

[@branni6538]

That tribal groove is something else...............awesome

[@kenziegibson7896]

Remember what he says rich and growing sicker

[@cathy2210]

Barrett is killing it. Damn.

[@dateam-pk2um]

Lyrics: Do the laughs die when One such as I run And allow myself Time for own true needs When convincing me That you're on my team May not lie to me But not mentioning So sit back and have An hysterical Laugh at tiny holes Buy and trade men's souls X-ray mind reads plenty Worth no more than pennies You, they, it or what Have been fair, I thought May you never free You from you or me See the more I think I'm afraid to blink I don't move an inch Slowly draining me Hire a spy and bug me Pimp your friends for money Rich and growing sicker Sell the dead ones quicker

[@TheRingTheMaster]

3:38 such a beautiful outro, addicted

[@paulwisham5943]

That bass sounds amazing ..!

[@timothyjackson2133]

this feels like a magical night!

[@44tatia]

He just makes me smile…

[@occlawson]

Totally agree. That drummer rocks and is very diverse in style. He’s awesome. He smacks the crap out of those drums. Of course I love layne

[@benedictfiremonkey7072]

I'm so thankful for what he did on earth

[@ViAndareKV]

_ there is one concert that you would like to have seen live in your life??? _ YES. THIS ONE.

[@ViAndareKV]

@Jerrycantrell018 what do you have in common with mad season? 😆😂😂 apart of being a total scan annoying people?

[@GeorgeFloydLOL]

yes, the whole performance!!!

[@dennismcandrew2628]

Listen to those drums. How sweet , dark and beautiful

[@genebingle1754]

My gosh such great stuff - still miss Layne

[@phsm94]

Absolutely amazing!!! As always, his live gigs equals or even overcome the studio versions, which are already amazing.

[@janjo3250]

3:20 Angel Face... 🙏🙏🙏

[@scottcooneymusic6736]

This band was extremely well balanced.

[@aleahaleaha2593]

No one more badass than these guys. Layne, Mike, Barrett, Skerik and Baker♥️♥️

[@joemamma3288]

So much talent here. God I hate to think of the music he never got to make.

[@jayswindle9860]

Best album ever made in the mid 90s 🙏🏼

[@hyunjinsamericano00]

I ❤ this song. RiP Layne the legend 😢💗

[@niceness47]

Love your name!!! Alice in chains and mad season combined!!! Rest in peace layne❤

[@mwils8609]

Layne, Baker and McCready all at their peak, one of the best songs from Above

[@bjmcmahon722]

and Barret

[@iAussieGuy]

@@bjmcmahon722 forgot barret on this, he's really solid on the kit

[@Keirfey]

I'd pour out a drink, if I had one in hand ❤

[@lauramalizia9636]

Happy 52 birthday, Layne Staley 💔😢.

[@Nahmanimkewl]

Mike mccready is easily one of the most underrated guitarist of all time. His work on this album and the Temple of the dog album is so goddamn perfect. As much as I love Pearl Jam it seems like he was really able to let loose on the temple of the dog album and this album in particular. “Reach Down” on the TOTD record and “Wake Up” on Above is McCready at his finest imo. The epic solo in “Alive” by PJ and the. Beautiful guitar work in “immortality” are honorable mentions.

[@ashleycurrie9171]

Everything fucking thing about this song is killer. I love layne so much he's the best vocalist to ever live... there will never be another like him... I go through my phases of songs and things the song on listening to 24/7 right now of laynes!!

[@hessykat7551]

Whole show is absolutely great.

[@bluecatterfly]

Exactly

[@bluecatterfly]

💓

[@RileyAiC]

Wow, he sang it even higher on this performance!

[@dimondroof]

Anything Layne put his lyrics to was just Gold!!!

[@sinofusall2080]

im still so amazed that he is tuning this song on the fly, you can hear when he decides to make changes and what stayed on the album

[@uhoopaindra6288]

Master piece collaboration of GRUNGE legends.

[@CUOREyogaymasajes]

I’ll keep Layne alive till I’ll be! ☄️✨

[@tomscott904]

In the face of everything life threw at him Layne was the real fucking deal!!!

[@ko0974]

Think was something about the Moore. Two of Laynes best concerts there..

[@Wayne--O]

that groove cuts so deep. really regret not going to this show when my buddy told me about it. in ways we were so spoiled back then and didn't even know it

[@Meterman13]

The Last SUPER GROUP wow and more!!!

[@misery3681]

Layne singing beautifuly even when in bad shape, love him

[@junkhead1109]

Drum riff is absolutly crazy! Love to see Layne take pleasur on this!

[@80nighttime]

Sick band and performance. Very underrated.

[@crismendicino4633]

Lol at the saxophone guy helplessly trying to keep up with Barrett Martin on the bongos

[@edug.8182]

Martin is a magical and powerful beast

[@lesterhicks5370]

That drummer for mad season is freaking awesome.i could say that for whole band just awesome.

[@kstiff09]

Beautiful Layne 💕

[@analiai.6441]

Amazing song!!💙💖💜 Mad Season rules 🤘🔥❤

[@djsaeg]

a legend never dies

[@normie2716]

_THE GREAT BAMBINO!_

[@laurawatters914]

Barrett Martin and his hard hitting drums 🥁 Awesome drummer!! I absolutely love Mad Season, Barrett and Mike McCready and John Baker Saunders and the incredible Layne Staley!! RIP Layne and John Baker Saunders 😇😇🌹🌹 Thank you for sharing this awesome video 😊💓🤘✌️

[@TaraLeigh_in_Canada]

❤.... their talents were So Huge, despite their human failings .... they couldn't help producing brilliance, despite it ALLLL ❤

[@scotttrubee8642]

I love layne. My soul friend

[@AkiMega]

These guys were awesome. I miss Layne. I was only 10 years old in ‘95.

[@Studio-IV]

AkiMega this show happened two days after I was born, really wish I could’ve been blessed to seen em

[@macadelic2492]

The fire alarm sound always trips me out 😂

[@edya866]

I love aic but this was my favorite band of all time

[@mawishi]

Beautiful just beautiful

[@ronmartin1375]

Music of the Gods.