Vocal Coach Reacts to Alice In Chains - Down In A Hole LIVE

[@BrianKennedy-r4k]

This is just the best unplugged period in my opinion. Just the pure raw emotion gives you chills. Aic is the best in my book.

[@GregCobb]

It makes me happy that you researched the group before this video. He wasn't all there during this video, but we all know that. He hung in there as much as anyone could ever expect. Jerry Cantrell's vocal are very much on target as well and he still tours, releases CDs and such. Jerry wrote that song about his ex. Nutshell from the same show should have you in tears. Also, you are correct in that Layne was throwing in the towel, so to speak.

[@blablabla-kr1fr]

Enjoying your contents a lot. Especially the Alice in Chains ones. Thanks for the quality reactions/analyses channel. Take care.

[@leanna_vocals]

Thank you so much, appreciate it!!

[@CoreyWickramasekera]

Jerry and Layne always switch up singing in their songs, sometimes it's hard to tell, they blend GREAT TOGETHER

[@Truth-io5lz]

Awesome professional singer/coach reaction and thanks for the English subtitles. I’m a AIC super fan and check everyday for a reaction to them, but for some reason your reaction to this song didn’t come up when I did my search. Your other ones did though

[@leanna_vocals]

Thank you so much for the comment! KZbin blocked it when I uploaded it for copyright issues, but I guess I have their permission now 😁

[@Truth-io5lz]

@@leanna_vocalsI think you will enjoy reacting to Pearl Jam-Black live MTV Unplugged, it’s another Seattle band like AIC/Nirvana and they kill it live. Much better than the studio version

[@Aabiiinavvv]

Layne and jerry..is the best duo in music history

[@Jmitchpen1013]

Couldn't agree more

[@michaelsuder486]

That switch up to her speaking English for a few seconds caught me off guard 😂

[@paulbailey3619]

I thought I was tripping at first lol

[@Nolimitcam._]

I think there’s another reactor that does that too 😂

[@leanna_vocals]

Wait till I start throwing some spanish in the mix aswell 😂

[@jfromstate8581]

I was like bruh just stay in English please 😂

[@sadhu7191]

To high for this.

[@anon3780]

Just incredible. RIP Layne

[@Jmitchpen1013]

The way that Layne and Jerry interact is just on a level that you rarely see in any genre of music. Pure magic. Love your reaction to this one!

[@hugoz.7281]

Everything was on point and perfect for this song.

[@daviddorge1559]

I’ve watched many vocal coach reactions to AIC. This by far is the best ever. You nailed every emotion of him, his sadness, his god given talent of a voice. You’ve just gained a follower from Canada. I can’t wait for you to review nutshell.

[@leanna_vocals]

@@daviddorge1559 thank you so much!! 🤗

[@Ctracing209]

Layne was one of the greats. One of the few that made you feel like what he was singing was coming right from his soul and not just from words on a piece of paper. RIP

[@tonyh6640]

Nutshell from same concert

[@KyleS.1987]

Thanks so much again for sharing your analysis and reaction with us, as well as taking the time to add subtitles. Jerry Cantrell, the lead guitarist, does have a great voice himself, and has talked about how Layne encouraged him to sing on Alice in Chains songs. You were right on when you said Layne didn't seem like a guy who wanted fame. Their song "Nutshell" has some lyrics that express his feelings about it.

[@ronsuper100]

Great reaction. I recommend Mad Season 'Wake Up' with Layne Staley at The Moore Theater 1995. Layne was sober that year, and the band was formed with members from Pearl Jam and The Screaming Trees.

[@TurnIntoGhosts]

So, the Unplugged session was performed in 1996 and, I believe, the last recorded Alice in Chains song with Layne Staley was 'Get Born Again', in 1998. Layne died in 2002, so he hadn't quite given up yet during the Unplugged session, but he definitely wasn't okay either. In any case, as sad as it is, the way Layne brought his demons to the surface is partly why this band was unrivaled, in my opinion. Every single song comes from the heart, and you can feel his pain and sorrow. There's a reason why people describe (old) Alice in Chains as 'haunting'.

[@anthonyv6962]

He's basically nodding out at times during this performance. Amazing he was able to perform as well as he did.

[@vincents9620]

at this point a junkie does not get "high"anymore its using ,simply to keep from getting sick

[@johnphillipsjr7238]

You’re an idiot

[@sadhu7191]

He was know for mixing coke and heroin tho

[@8301TheJMan]

Great reaction! Great analysis

[@leanna_vocals]

Thank you!! 😁

[@shaneH1]

These unplugged versions are bittersweet to say the least. Try "Would" and "I Stay Away" if you get the time

[@Footsoldier1234]

Yeah. A lot of us feel like we know Layne. In truth, what we know is his pain. Layne brings his out in his performance, we hear it and relate to it in our own way. That's what made him special.

[@Jmitchpen1013]

One of the finest yet soul draining performances ever. A true "goodbye concert".

[@Kaya97899]

I recommend you Mad Season- Wake up … there Layne is absolutely amazing this song he wrote about his addiction… and its heartbreaking

[@johnphillipsjr7238]

LOVE HATE LOVE live at the Moore is a MUST watch. Layne in all his power and glory.

[@ThEmB0nEz]

Jerry Cantrell is the lead Guitarist/backup vocalist, You heard him before in Man in a Box he sings the "Deny your maker" part. He sings backup in alot of AIC songs & even sings lead on a few Layne era songs(he sings lead on most of the post Layne stuff). Jerry also wrote most of AIC's music & half the lyrics with Layne. Yea Layne was in bad shape here, this was in 1996 which was the last year Layne did a live performance. After his ex fiance died later that year Layne became a recluse for the last 6 years of his life until in 2002 where his body was found 2 weeks after he died of a OD(that's how lonely he was).

[@Jmitchpen1013]

Spot on analysis of the end of Layne's life. Jerry was Layne's musical twin; they bounce off of each other effortlessly.

[@alexharbison4411]

Nice reaction. From deaths doorstep Lane paints a masterpiece. This concert would become a tribute to his talent. imo

[@brandonhurt7980]

I love how the people who actually know about singing love Layne as soon as he opens his mouth

[@JesseLJohnson]

Layne was in another band named Madseason. Jerry has had a handful of solo albums too. He was just on tour think he has another tour coming up as well and his latest album just came out a few weeks ago.

[@anthonyv6962]

I think you would enjoy the songs on their 2 EP releases one album is Jar of Flies the other is Sap.

[@JesseLJohnson]

Layne was in pretty bad shape here really. They went on tour not long after that had to be cut short. He was high during this set and Jerry had food poisoning. This was I think 6 years before Layne died.

[@jfromstate8581]

Jerry was actually withdrawing here as well ..

[@Halman82]

Just discovered your channel, and I'll be glad to see you begin your grunge journey. So many great vocalists from this era, including Mark Lanegan (Screaming Trees, Mark Lanegan Band), Chris Cornell (Soundgarden, Audioslave, Temple of the Dog), Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam). Tool are also another great band to react to but they are not the same genre.

[@anthonyguadagnino2681]

I think we all feel about Layne the way u do. We all wish he was still here

[@nqls4875]

i like your reaction. most of what you said were exactly what i was thinking, minus the vocal parts. i couldnt sing😅 i hope you would do more alice in chains.

[@leanna_vocals]

Thank you so much!

[@dasninjastix]

You can hear the change to his soft palette, he's developed a lisp, and it'd get worse as he began loosing his teeth. I've read conflicting information about this performance but it seems credible that he did do heroin before the show to ensure he could get through it. Like alcohol becomes sustenance for an alcoholic, Layne was dependent on heroin just to function. This song was originally about Jerry Cantrell's girlfriend but in this context really embodied Layne's decline. Remarkable that he could still perform in this state, Mike and Sean were skeptical as well (bassist and drummer) but when Layne hits the line at the end of the first chorus Jerry gives them a "see, I told you so" wink. Jerry and Layne's support for one another was truly remarkable, Layne ducks out of the last few harmonies to let Jerry have some shine. I always thought it was because he was tired but his little smirk indicates otherwise. Layne's belief in Jerry as a singer was a truly beautiful thing.

[@Jmitchpen1013]

Spot on description of Layne's decline. Jerry was the best wingman in the history of rock.

[@ronduffield1939]

Check out Layne's other band mad season - wake up,live at the Moore theatre 🔥🔥

[@deadassdgaf100]

8:34 to answer this ? I've copied & pasted from the internet because, firstly, it's just easier and, second, the explanation i ended up finding was far more succinctly stated than i feel i could have expresed myself anyway so... "what does that mean?" ↓ * Symbolic meaning: "Inside of you" is not meant literally, but represents a yearning to be fully enveloped and absorbed by someone else, potentially signifying a need for emotional support or a sense of being lost within a relationship. * Dark undertones: Given the song's overall theme of despair and addiction, this lyric can be seen as expressing a desire to be completely consumed by something negative or self-destructive. * Context of the song: "Down in a Hole" is widely considered to be about the struggles of addiction and the isolation that comes with it, so this lyric could be interpreted as a plea for connection, even if it's within a destructive relationship dynamic.

[@leanna_vocals]

Very interesting, thank you so much for the info!

[@deadassdgaf100]

@leannavocals 🤗

[@mikeleschber33]

He was painting his own death......RIP Lane

[@nicolepace809]

Nutshell unplugged

[@Darkstar72SR]

Yes, please!

[@Jmitchpen1013]

Soul wrenching but beautiful.

[@BraisInChains]

Jerry Cantrell, best songwriter of all time, and an underrated voice

[@CoreyWickramasekera]

This show is great, but his appearance was scary and he had declined ALOT. VERY SAD, IT WAS SHORTLY AFTER THIS PERFORMANCE HE WENT INTO SECLUSION until he passed away about 6 years later

[@AppStateSpanky]

Layne was in round 2 of addiction to the "white horse". Unfortunately, he wouldn't pull out of this one. During this performance, he was riding the horse and you can tell by the way he is acting during the performance.

[@jasoncatano3634]

Info: This song was written by Jerry Cantrell (lead guitarist) about/for his girlfriend at the time. Certainly can be fitting to Layne's life, though.

[@Chauncey71]

Great reaction..new sub ....have to do a reaction to Pearl Jam Unplugged song Black ... Eddie Veddar is amazing

[@leanna_vocals]

Thank you so much, will do!

[@neighborlyfiend1484]

@@leanna_vocals 100% it is a must

[@JackRyder-lh4ek]

What does it mean? " All I want to be is inside of you". I'm sure you can figure it out

[@Eve_Of_Hearts]

Greek sure sounds like and has the rhythm of Spanish. Its very pretty.

[@Timo8.2.]

You shoud watch Alice in chains live i Brail and yuo see Lyne moving more.He does knd loose his voicer during the concert but he´´s stuill amazing

[@Neonlight80]

Το συγκρότημα δεν προχώρησε σε σχέση με τα υπόλοιπα 3 του Seattle για τον λόγω οι στίχοι του μιλούσαν για κατάθλιψη και χρήση ηρωίνης κατά τ άλλα μουσικά ήταν πρώτοι με διαφορά η φωνή του Lane από άλλο κόσμο μοναδική και πάρα πολύ δυνατή ❤

[@reversesentry]

Rotten Apple next please!!!

[@jarrodbinthenc6810]

❤❤❤

[@anthonyguadagnino2681]

The song isn’t about Layne. Jerry (the guitarist) wrote the song about a girl

[@deannahodge99]

Foreshadowing is the word you're looking for. 🥺😞😢

[@eggstu]

Jerry Cantrell sometimes get overlooked but he is a great vocalist but a better musician as a whole

[@pathofchaos786]

Layne was very sick here. Because of his addiction he lost some teeth.

[@traviscarter1046]

I love that you are translating for Mexicans, and non English speakers. Jerry Cantrell, and Layne Staley (aka Alice in Chains) meant so much to my generation. Why isn't Mexican music as good as this?

[@qlex7911]

Can you react to ‘’Episode 3: Recess with Melanie Martinez’’?

[@thodorisapostolou9280]

Τσέκαρε το Shame in You και το Got Me Wrong, αξίζει αν θες να ασχοληθείς περισσότερο.

[@art2736]

To be inside the womb again. To start over

[@leanna_vocals]

@@art2736 damn thats beautiful

[@art2736]

@@leanna_vocals beautifully sad.

[@LazKappa]

Παρόλο που ασχολούμαι με τη μεταλ/ροκ κλπ μαρεσει το diversity που έχεις δηλαδή ευχαριστιεμαι την άποψη σου κι όταν μιλάς για τα λαϊκά έντεχνα κλπ αλλά κι όταν μιλάς για την λίγο πιο heavy σκηνή 🎉🎉

[@leanna_vocals]

🥰🥰

[@brenttfoust4159]

Alot of us feel we know him?

[@haugenkelly]

Huh…these crack me up…I mean these kids really haven’t heard this????

[@Logan-eh4cj]

And what you were saying about from what you were saying about Layne Staley and you kept saying how you look so depressed he's on heroin in the entire unplugged performance and within I don't know how long but pretty soon after that he ended up dying of accidental drug overdose

[@Naicson11]

What language do you speak? I couldnt identify

[@leanna_vocals]

It's Greek 😊

[@212x3]

He's missing most of he teeth at this point from drug use so enunciation isn't what it used to be. You can year it when he says any "S" in the song.