Alice In Chains 'Down In A Hole' REACTION & ANALYSIS by Vocal Coach / Opera Singer

I first listened to Alice In Chains a few months ago with their music video of "Man In The Box", which was not what I expected. And I've been told the acoustic versions of their songs are absolutely killer, so I needed to see what the buzz was about. Layne Staley absolutely knocks this out of the park! There's so much raw emotion and thought behind every note, and even Jerry Cantrell's backing vocals are chillingly real!

Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to Alice In Chains performing "Down In A Hole" LIVE for the first time.
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Performed by Alice In Chains - Words and Music by Jerry Cantrell
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Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
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[TheCharismaticVoice]

Hey all! I know this is an early posting for a premiere, and a lot of you are going to be angry. Kirk and I are traveling to our vacation spot tonight and tomorrow, so I won't have access to post the premiere tomorrow. Sorry! We WILL be at the live chat on Monday, so I hope to see you all at the premiere!

Bests,
Elizabeth

[ianvanry]

Seriously, Nutshell. Best described as a man singing at his own funeral. Hands down a perfect example of the pain that made Alice in Chains so amazing. You cannot fake that emotion. It's beautiful.

[richardphillips]

“Friends don’t let friends get friends haircuts “ written on the front of the bass guitar was directed at Metallica. They were seated in the front row sporting their brand new (short) haircuts. If you listen carefully, you can hear that Layne has developed a slight lisp here due to losing teeth to his addiction.
Jerry was sick with food poisoning, the lighting director was upset because he had to change the entire lighting color scheme because Layne showed up with pink hair. Also, the candles onstage were bought by Layne at the famous Pike Place Market in Seattle. Just a few fun facts about this legendary show.

[catalysis]

The best part of this is how Layne gives Jerry space. He's not singing over him or treating him like a backup, he's very consciously singing with him

[OffGrit]

It is a very emotional Unplugged. Many times you can see Jerry looking and smiling at other band members when Layne hits the notes..like "Our friend is still here.." This is a very sad story

[bgraham]

Layne had one of the most pained, ghostly yet beautiful voices there ever was. I miss him dearly

[charleshardison]

Layne didn't die of an overdose until 2002, this was recorded in 1996. He stopped making music shortly after this performance. His former fiance died of endocarditis caused by IV drug use. He fell into a deep depression and became a recluse who barely left his Seattle apartment. This lasted for 6 years until he finally passed away in 2002 from a speedball. It's such a heartbreaking story.

[cjk]

As a grown man, I'm not afraid to admit that, EVERY SINGLE TIME that I watch this performance, it brings me to tears.

[gamiensrule]

Alice In Chains were the greatest rock songwriters of the 90s. I'll die on that hill.

[Pumpkin.pi]

Love, Hate, Love at the Moore is probably where you will get the best Layne performance. If you want both voices again, you should do Would from this concert.

[porcelainfigures]

One of my favorite quotes from Jerry Cantrell, “Layne had such a beautiful way of saying the darkest things.”

[LordTyphon]

You need to hear Layne at his prime. Love Hate Love, live at the Moore. He will absolutely send chills up your spine with his amazing vocal abilities.

[JeffCogswell]

"He's so doing so little physically but the sound that's coming out of him"... exactly. That's why we love him, and that's why we miss him.

[QuantumBeeWellness]

When Layne and Jerry sing together it gives me goosebumps

[SethComedyFan]

He sounded that way because he was literally dying. This is one of the most genuinely pain-stricken performances ever recorded.

[jasonjaeger]

Layne wasn't sick, he was dying. One of the most unique and beautiful voices. He's withdrawaling from speedballs (heroin and coke) but still put out a song that brings me to tears everytime I hear it. I was an addict, OD'D 4 times, somehow managed to still be here. But Layne had given up on life, he was lost after losing his gf/ex gf from sepsis (from shooting drugs) and eventually died from an OD himself. His story hits so close I listen to this song alot. I became a horrible addict after 3 bad MX crashes and losing a perfect girl. But I had 3 successful, amazing brothers and have been clean for 7yrs. Then 6 months ago I lost my younger brother to alcoholism. He had a twin brother, was incredibly smart, successful, talented, handsome, and I loved him and protected him and his twin with a vengeance growing up. I couldn't go see him before he passed because I have 3 kids and had to work. I never even thought death was possible. I know I could have helped him, I know addiction, but for some reason he wanted to die. The last text I have from him is "love ya too bro" and all that's left of him is around my neck. Fuck addiction. He should be here and I shouldn't.

[SunDedGon]

"I've eaten the sun so my tongue has been burned of the taste"
Such a killer line

[sarahg]

Everytime I hear Jerry sing it makes me smile knowing he had no confidence in his vocals. Layne pushed him to sing and always saw his talent. I think this is a major reason their harmonies were so unique. They were very in tune with each other.

[davebennett]

2:52 "I think Layne was feeling kind of sick during this?" - Well, that's one way of saying "The man was almost literally dead, suffering horrible drug addiction and depression, and the physical struggles that come with it, along with missing half his teeth"

When you consider WHO was singing this song alongside the content of the lyrics - you begin to understand them more.

[hunterwarner]

Layne wasn't sick in the sense of having a cold. Layne was dope sick.. Having the ability to perform, starting high af and holding it together as he comes down is just a testament to Laynes will power. It's a terrible cycle but the more addicted he became and the more pain he felt made his music so much more personal and emotional. Idc if its opiates, benzos or alcohol.. If you've ever been through it, you can relate to Layne. I just heard Elizabeth sing sopranos for the first time today and I was blown away, Expert level vocals on her end. Complete ignorance "not in a bad way, just different exposure" to the beautiful and twisted life of easily one of the greatest grunge artists ever.