Alice In Chains - "Your Decision" | MoPOP Founders Award 2020

[@pondpro]

This song solidified the fact this band didn't die with Layne.

[@vinyldiary6664]

No, because Layne still alive with them.

[@dorkknight42]

They already solidified that years ago. Fair weather fans just dismissed them. Anyone whos seen them live knows Jerrys still got it and Willaiim is great and not identical to Layne.

[@Faks.09]

@@vinyldiary6664 Yes he's, along with Mike Starr LSMS But they had nothing to do with the new AiC stuff

[@grungemetalhd1668]

@@dorkknight42 well said

[@johndcoffee632]

Jerry just took the lead. What a beautiful song and and amazing performance

[@propjoe1060]

I thank God for the fact that Jerry Cantrell is still with us. One of the greats.

[@goldenhourkodak]

Too bad most people say Eddie is the only living grunge frontman left

[@marnatural7748]

@@goldenhourkodak yes exactly!!!👍👍👍

[@marnatural7748]

Greatest

[@marnatural7748]

What a

[@marnatural7748]

@@goldenhourkodak what about Mark Arm and Tad Doyle Mudhoney can be taken as simple listening band, but they have musical jewels and treasures in every album, they still rock live!👍👍

[@sohamsircar8905]

Layne would be very happy to see his buddy continue on what he couldn't.

[@loknloll]

Jerry is a survivor. And thank Christ for that

[@Gorre022]

He’s Rooster jr 🤘🏽💙

[@Faks.09]

Sean? He's the founder of AiC too

[@puppetmaster8551]

Thank god, Jerry is a goddamn legend. Shout out Sean too who’s also 1 of the 2 founding members with Jerry and a legend himself

[@stepheng887]

Shoutout Eddie Vedder!

[@chadwicksmith6201]

Truer words have never been said.

[@chuckmcgill6673]

Isn't anyone going to mention that William was on fire with his backup vocals here 🔥🔥👏 Aic forever ♥️

[@M1n0rXxXthr3aT]

Absolutely. William is amazing. Such a down to earth dude. People want to try and compare him to Layne. You can't. Nobody will fill Layne's shoes... but William does an absolutely fantastic job.

[@chuckmcgill6673]

@@M1n0rXxXthr3aT That's true when they recruited him,Jerry said he is not meant to replace Layne, people are like "ah he is just trying to respect Layne won't change the fact William is Layne's replacement" but it's true he isn't a replacement for Layne even though he sings some of the Layne era songs live but if you see the real picture and consider the post Layne era songs because for almost every post Layne era songs Jerry and William have shared vocals, usually Jerry is the lead vocalist and William is backup vocalist and other times vice versa. Also another great thing about him is that he is great as lead guitarist as you can see from this performance too...

[@elkevinski]

Though I'm not really much into AIC new music nowadays, but I gotta be honest William is amazing.

[@juanpijimenez9850]

@@M1n0rXxXthr3aT William is amazing! He really shines on the last 3 AiC albums: Never Fade, Last of my Kind, Acid Bubble and many others.

[@chuckmcgill6673]

@@juanpijimenez9850 Totally agree with you

[@Mithrin126]

So glad they found DuVal as his voice compliments Jerry's voice so well.

[@devinhorton592]

No doubt! I was a hater for a long time, but the music doesn’t lie! His voice dancing behind Jerry’s is silky smooth

[@brbosen]

100% agree

[@whom382]

DuVal was in an impossible situation but I don't see anyone doing as well unless Layne cloned himself and we don't know about it.

[@Hiergibtesnixzusehen]

@@devinhorton592 Same here

[@lluewhyn]

Not to mention he's a pretty decent guitarist that compliments Jerry superbly as well.

[@vladgorbach8225]

Sean Kinney does not age at all, incredible.

[@seanlange6715]

That would be the effect make-up has. I met Sean in Las Vegas and I was blown away at how differently he looked in person. So many blood vessels burst under his eyes from all the drinking.... really made me look at the band different since Layne was always the lightning rod that caught all the shit for his drug use

[@samuelalfaro7792]

Just as his snare sound

[@Don.Infinito]

And his twin lostie brother... El Trentino Reznor. 🤭

[@MsAb-cp9lk]

@@seanlange6715 sad, Jerry looks horrible as well.

[@dreamxclown]

@@seanlange6715 Yeah their bad habits really caught up with them, Jerry wasn't clean until 2003 and Sean until 2006. But I think anyone would look rougher than usual when touring all over the world.

[@chuckmcgill6673]

Finally an Aic live performance on KZbin where sound engineer did his job perfectly...

[@loknloll]

Agreed!!! Great comment

[@wanderson3212]

I don't know about "sound engineering" but, watch God Am live, the last show with Layne, and tell me the sound of that show isn't better than the Studio version. And It is on KZbin

[@chuckmcgill6673]

@@wanderson3212 Actually I was referring to some of the live performances of their recent time, and ofc I wasn't referring to all of their live performances but some,ofc almost all of their live performances have been great especially unplugged which was one of their greatest But for an instance see "Stone live performance from I think it was guitar center" you will see what I was talking about. Also other than that there have been some Aic live performances where Jerry's mic is on a lower volume than William's which is ofc not the band's fault but definitely a failure from sound engineer.

[@puppetmaster8551]

@@chuckmcgill6673 their live stuff on their own tours sounds fuckin amazing still but the sound always gets fucked up When hey do stuff like festivals and stuff. They’ve sounded amazing on their last few album tours tho. I’m really Hoping we can get a live album from this lineup, it’s been so long we desperately need one.

[@chuckmcgill6673]

@@puppetmaster8551 Couldn't agree More

[@arthurskc]

We need a second acoustic album from them!

[@puppetmaster8551]

We just need another live album in general, acoustic or not acoustic it doesn’t matter to me I just need to hear another pro shot live album from them, it’s been too long.

[@robertcarr3199]

Absolutely right about that one

[@brbosen]

Hell yes!!!!!

[@captaintutan9463]

Mopop giving aic lifetime award is a saver during this 2020 madness

[@brbosen]

I am with you on that

[@leahhasson7719]

So deserved

[@deadguy29]

This is such a beautiful, but very sad and emotional song. RIP Layne and Mike, God bless Jerry, William, Sean and Mike.

[@klau967]

Amen

[@DJBarton-j4z]

God died many years ago, long before the pathetic AIC addicts. Gaymen.

[@adamturner1563]

Last of thier kind, still standing! ...

[@brbosen]

I wish I could see a live recording of that song... oh man.

[@grungemetalhd1668]

@@brbosen it’s KZbin bro, just look it up lol, Alice In Chains has a pro shot video of it on their official KZbin

[@puppetmaster8551]

@@brbosen kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZuseoSYbLCBfMU here you go brother this is prob the best recording of last of my kind live, posted by their official Channel, the footage is from a bunch of different shows on their tour while the audio is a live performance from one of them. kickass song. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHzRk5mYft9jjcU this is the other pro shot one, also good.

[@brbosen]

@@puppetmaster8551 Hell yeah the sound on that version is fantastic! William's voice is amazing here and you can really hear the harmonies - feel the harmonies. Fuckin love this band, damn.

[@puppetmaster8551]

@@brbosen yup great song and William crushes it, such a fantastic guitar riff too love me so Layne AIC and love me some Will AIC, both fantastic. Jerry is a true rock god to me, one of the best songwriters ever.

[@gcb9795]

My favorite band for the last 30 years, time for the rock and roll Hall of Fame!🤘🏼

[@raffaelcruz7708]

Who would like an unplugged part 2?

[@lucabaldi1673]

Me!

[@puppetmaster8551]

I think every AIC fan in the world would, They’re so good on acoustics and will and Jerry have fantastic chemistry singing together and both crush on guitar

[@LimerickOfficial]

Super me! With Duvall would be legendary

[@StreetsOfSonic]

Does Unplugged actually exist anymore?

[@stephenstuckey]

Nah not without Layne.....dont think I'd even watch it. And not out of disrespect. I just can't imagine then singing there old stuff (unplugged) without him. To me there's Layne. And that's it. William is good, but that has nothing to do with it, u know? Gotta be Layne man..all day

[@DanielGarcia-cq6gd]

this hits me like a bus

[@simonemartins5130]

I'm happy Jerry And Sean still rocking,two survivers.Ines and Duvall you two have all my respect.Thank you 4!

[@vilnessx]

If you want to know how does an angel sounds just listen to Jerry Sing

[@lilojoekool1132]

It's crazy to think about how good of a singer Jerry is in his own right

[@Aryanof99]

Absolutely, he's brilliant

[@marcoderosa312]

A band out of time and space, another dimension.

[@briangerstenmaier9478]

Layne is irreplaceable, but this dude is legit. Perfect compliment to Jerry. Sounds like AIC. So happy to hear some new material from these guys.

[@rsohlich1]

When this song was released in 2009 I wouldn't listen but I found it coming on the radio about 2 years go and I was blown away. Amazing tune. Jerry does it again

[@puppetmaster8551]

Jerry always does it again, some of their best songs ever are on the last 3 albums even tho Layne isn’t on those albums. Jerry is a fuckin genius

[@shnibzzz]

@@puppetmaster8551 you ain’t kidding. The closer on Ranier Fog “All I am” in particular is a masterpiece

[@puppetmaster8551]

@@shnibzzz all I am is such a great song, Jerry is a true genius.

[@grungemetalhd1668]

Jerry does it again boys get ready for brighten October 29th

[@kevineschbach3131]

While the heavy/gritty songs with Layne are some of my favorites of all time, I always looks forward to hearing the acoustic/mellow songs lead by Jerry.

[@robwhite3955]

For all the audio nerds watching this, how good is that drum sound in that room!

[@ChaplainDMK]

Good? The snare sounds like a fucking Glock, it's horrible, especially for an acoustic performance.

[@mischajordacevic]

DuVall is awesome.. so glad he's on board

[@jerrysparks8781]

Oh please let this pandemic come to an end, I simply have to sit front row for these guys before I die. Best band in my personal music history, hands down.

[@jayburton8910]

I saw them two years ago in Leeds, by far the best band I've seen live

[@Ari-rp6pq]

Me too! I’m so mad I missed them when they toured with Korn. 😭 Front row AIC concert is number one in my bucket list!! 😭💙 AIC is simply top tier!

[@briangerstenmaier9478]

Layne is irreplaceable, but this dude is legit. Perfect compliment to Jerry

[@shanfrann]

Jerry Layne Sean Mike s William Mike Genios totales! Larga vida a AIC♡

[@elkevinski]

Bien dicho. Qué bueno ver más gente hablando en español por acá. Saludos desde Uruguay 💙

[@maximilianodelariega4276]

Asi es amigos!! Terrible y maravillosa banda que siento no tieme la cuarta parte de reconocimiento que deberia tener. Son muy grosos

[@analiacordova5161]

Viva Alice in chains!!!! Forever 😊Aún sigo extrañando a Layne😭💔 . Saludos desde Argentina

[@sloth96x69]

I dedicated this song to my mother for me this songs has a different meaning. My mom chose drugs and her friends over me and my siblings. And as an anger teenager Soundgarden & AIC helped me a lot. Now that I’m 28 years old I don’t really speak to my mom still but this song always reminds me of her and her choices

[@jameserickson7484]

I never realized how good of a guitar player Duvall is.

[@YoutubeGuy825]

I imagine layne harmonizing with them.

[@SiLvErUnIt911]

Ah yes. They got that 90s golden sound again! Amazing!!

[@joeschmoe2663]

JERRY IS ONE OF THE BEST GUITARIST/SONGWRITERS,I'D NEVER GET TIERED OF HEARING THEIR MUSIC 👍👍👍

[@msglimmertwin52]

I've had to make that decision so many times. I cry when I hear this.

[@1...MusicVideo]

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[@vboyett13]

The absolute greatest band of all time. I can say, I’ve seen them 5 times. 3 with Layne , 2 with Mike Starr. R.I.P. gentlemen..❤️

[@howardweingard43]

I freakin’ love this song... Jerry on lead vocals! My fav on “Black gives way to Blue”

[@simonedevlin7710]

The entire evening showed solidarity and admiration for AIC reaching the pinnacle of their dreams. It makes my heart glad to see Jerry coming to realize his true potential for an enlightened frontman singing his amazing lyrics. His sense of humor and the Nona Weisbaum cameos are noteworthy for those scouting for the next Saturday Night Live host.So much respect one for the other in brotherhood.New performers showed the beauty and brilliance of his lyrics.If blessed to know Jerry, the meaning of faithful, loyal friend is embodied in sincere humility.Thank you for enriching our lives with a little piece of heaven.

[@evakristab]

I love the music but i also love the comments, make me feel like i am not alone with this music 🖤 thanks

[@markzacrep4266]

Me too. Thanks for your comment. Let’s all listen together.

[@brbosen]

Agreed, fellow Chainiac!

[@1...MusicVideo]

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[@schneidera1]

Alice in chains is a big part of my history.

[@gacsizclickon]

I was 18 when facelift came out, AIC was the soundtrack of my youth.

[@puppetmaster8551]

Me too brotha, they’re fuckin legends,the world is a better place with AIC in it.

[@jennamarylou1538]

gotta love this song. it’s so grungy and yet so beautiful. it’s bittersweet and absolutely addicting to listen to! this band will always be the best :) 🎸❤️

[@anonymousperson3433]

“so grungy and yet so beautiful.” AIC in a nutshell (no pun intended)

[@omairsh8]

2:16 Jerry's solo is so short but so perfect. Beautiful phrasing

[@jafarjaffery4859]

Jerry Cantrell is a living legend.

[@ashleyesworthy9652]

Lifelong fan of AIC..this is one of many of my favorite songs.

[@brbosen]

What a gorgeous song.

[@MrHarco77]

I saw these guys live in the Space Needle. Look a little older in person. Super Chill though.

[@terriharrison2433]

Jerry Cantrell is a amazing MUSCIAN... his harmony with LAYNE STALEY was pure perfection!!!!! LAYNE was awesome as hell but Alice in Chains just wouldn't of been the same without Jerry Cantrell!!! AIC IS THE BEST BAND EVER!!!!!!!! MISS YOU LAYNE!

[@grindcoreninja6527]

Jerry and Sean are gods, may they gift us with metal with until the end of time. Edit: You can't tell me "Rainer Fog" isn't a metal album, shit I consider them more metal than grunge, they were considered grunge due to the era they emerged, same with the Deftones and "Nu Metal".

[@Faks.09]

Tho first two deftones albums are straight nu metal

[@MeandtheOwls]

Wow! Their voices intertwine perfectly well creating a beautiful harmony. I forgot the fact that AIC had lot of beautiful vocal harmonies!!!

[@nolanc5666]

Happy 13th anniversary to BGWTB

[@nicholas4973]

AIC is like an aged whiskey, keeps getting better over time!!! Layne your missed and we’ll never forget your memory, you set the stage of where they are today!

[@SpectorEuro4]

Man DuVall simply gets better and better overtime. I feel it for the washed up "fans" that bash on Will just because he's not copying Layne. Anyone that criticizes DuVall unfairly has never been in their live concerts, EVER. The man brings such a huge energy to songs, even old ones. And then there are the racist comments towards him that thankfully get ignored. And as much as they hate DuVall, he's still there after more than a decade, and obviously Jerry is more than satisfied to what he has accomplished with the band. And who knows more about AiC than the very same man that created the band (with Sean) in the first place. DuVall, you are part of Alice in Chains, and always have been!

[@sanchezlabro3177]

What a performance. Incredible.

[@AliceInPantera]

I’ll never forget when this album first came out. It was the best thing I had heard since...well, probably 1996. What a comeback. What a fucking band....

[@ImExisted]

One of the greatest songwriters ever. Big up Jerry and happy birthday!

[@CHE113A]

. ✨ *Congratulations* ✨ . . *Alice In Chains* . Rock In Heaven *Mike & Layne* ❤

[@1...MusicVideo]

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[@thetoneknob4493]

this song was a ray of hope for me, and a sad reminder at the same time this whole record was something special!

[@varminttank]

Jerry is looking like Tom petty now days and that is awesome.. love Alice and chains ⛓ got to shout out the hummingbird guitar sounds great

[@dnick1981]

I fucking love this song. Particularly the drums - so strong and clear. Legends

[@danwhitehurst9592]

I love Layne as we all do but how great for Jerry as a lead guitarist/singer to be singing playing rhythm and having another singer with you that can play lead fills as well. Layne would approve.

[@prateekpoddar1890]

I just stumbled on this and the other videos from this fundraiser. There's a poetic beauty in Alice in Chains doing one of their mellower post-Layne songs while the other artists on the bill covered their classics. This show really celebrated everything that makes AIC great.

[@roadbellator19delta]

One of my favorite songs by these musical GODs! Seen them on tour at the HOB in Anaheim CA. Thank you for your music Alice in Chains!

[@CadmioLover]

Amazing tribute for AIC congrats

[@terrell9702]

It's like when Bon Scott died after Highway to Hell and in Comes Brian Johnson with Back in Black. Black gives way to Blue is Awesome.

[@Andrea-gg8kn]

Jerry playing golf in a club is like Eddie singing together with Byonce, they just became part of the show business… just exactly what Kurt was fighting against from the begging till his end

[@OmarSellami]

Beautiful performance ! 😍

[@reneemirsky7924]

This is indeed incredible and entrancing!

[@1...MusicVideo]

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[@TheEricPrewittBand]

Love how Mike Inez's bass covered the string/swells at the beginning of the song....very cool.

[@1...MusicVideo]

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[@patriciogarces4980]

never get tired of this amazing song. thanks AIC

[@rickyr1528]

Absolute legends.

[@1...MusicVideo]

▶️🎧🎸👩‍🎤

[@dietadeguerrajj]

I love these guys!!

[@76manitou]

Layne was watching from some place out there and thought "wish I was there too with the Boys"

[@hinthecage4928]

layne and mike would approve! love those guys, they always shine a light on the darker days of life. thank you aic.

[@Gaelginzu]

42k views. Serioulsy? For the top of what rock has to offer. This composition is so awesome

[@miltontavares6533]

This song to Layne has the essence of Alice and Chains. really enjoying Durval's performance🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@david-yc7bc]

Brilliant.

[@edurockforever]

I like this echo effect from Jerry's voice in the beginning. Sounds amazing!

[@l82theparty4]

This is such a cool space. I stood alone in this space and relived what I saw on KZbin a couple month ago!

[@13christbane]

please.... never go, Jerry.

[@tomasribeiro2298]

Time to get these legends to the HOF once for all c'mon!

[@leahhasson7719]

Cmon

[@scooterallen1834]

I keep getting this sense of ………emptiness.

[@Anuragmahanta08]

live is as good as studio recording. This is music .

[@jeffmusgrave6467]

What a masterpiece. RIP LAYNE you'll never be forgotten!!!!😢😭👍

[@toozicon]

a work of priceless art.

[@mwilliford1982]

Jerry is hands-down the most influential musician in my life. This song just proves it one more time. I love ya brother.

[@1...MusicVideo]

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[@cantrellayne]

Agreed

[@gregoryjames4797]

Incredible performance!

[@mikeglisson4912]

Thank god this band gets to live on I was tired of hearing guys from the 90’s dying miss that era of music

[@OcelotDAD]

Beautiful.

[@molina-youtube]

Simply golden, Layne would smile

[@raffaelcruz7708]

That bass!!!

[@clutchinson7438]

Jesus I think these guys are the one thing standing between me and a future that has little relevency to my journey. Sorry Jerry..toxic co dependent fan here..you live.....i live.

[@tammysuhr3714]

The band sounds and looks AWESOME

[@CoreyS77]

THAT STACHE ON CANTRELL!

[@skywind8030]

Beautiful! Love this song♥️🎸♥️ Long live Alice in Chains!🎸🎶⭐ RIP Layne Staley 😪🙏🕊

[@1...MusicVideo]

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[@diegodelgado186]

Alice in Chains! The band that saved my life in one of the darkest moments, thanks forever!

[@editingandy]

Anybody think it’s eerie hearing Time to change has come and gone and seeing the mask hang there? times are different for sure. Feels a little to late to go back to normal. RIP LAYNE AND MIKE WE LOVE AND MISS YOU

[@ricmig22]

Jerry, Sean, Mike and William.. Thank You for your music and honesty! Miss you Layne, love you guys! ♥️

[@ghengisdong6714]

The best version I’ve heard of this song, the harmonizing is just phenomenal. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Rotttman]

This was written about Layne by a bitter, pissed off Jerry Cantrell and with good reason. Time to change has come and gone Watched your fears become your god It's your decision It's your decision Overwhelmed, you chose to run Apathetic to the stunned It's your decision It's your decision You feed the fire that burned us all When you lied To feel the pain that spurs you on Black inside No-one plans to take the path that brings you nowhere Here you stand before us all and say it's over It's over

[@lynnbultman7268]

Some loved how drugs removed the pain, but they circled around to make us more miserable and tense than we ever could have imagined. Think of the talent that was lost to heroin!

[@Rotttman]

@@lynnbultman7268 would we have the same music from a sober Layne Staley? I don't think so.

[@arinpursch1971]

Who said Jerry was bitter or pissed? It was what it was. Layne made a choice and he sang to world about the pain his choice caused him. He even told us how it would end for him. It was Layne’s decision and he made that very clear.

[@Rotttman]

@@arinpursch1971 he did, several times.

[@arinpursch1971]

@@Rotttman actually, Jerry said, several times, the song wasn’t about Layne, specifically. The album, however, Black Gives Way to Blue, was a dedication, to Layne. Go talk to Jerry 😉

[@ForsFortuna1]

I love AIC- from past to now till the end❤

[@ronaldlaframboise9734]

Another beautifull version, Thank you

[@elkevinski]

If only Layne was here today... It's so sad no one could save him. Not even himself.

[@Faks.09]

You know, you can't save the one who doesn't want to be saved *P h i l o s o p h y*

[@benmech]

Mike Starr too

[@LBNMKRS]

Too bad he didnt wanted to be saved at all. The drugs were like a slow suicide. So sad.

[@BecsWorld]

@@LBNMKRS thats whats the problem with drug addiction. Its a mental disease just like any other, its just manifested through a substance. Mental illness is hard to fight and addiction is hard to kick, especially with heroin. I miss him and also Scott Weiland. And Scott had been doing well and so many thought he had finally beat it. He was almost 50 when he died. Horrible