This legendary voice! Vocal ANALYSIS of Alice In Chains performing 'I Stay Away'

I admit, the first time I heard Layne Staley of Alice In Chains, I didn't understand the style of grunge until I heard him performing "Down In A Hole" acoustically. Since then, I've wanted to consume every Layne and Jerry Cantrell song I can muster. "I Stay Away" came to pass in a discussion with a few patrons, and seeing as how I needed to hear more AIC, I figured let's give it a look!

Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to Alice In Chains performing "I Stay Away" for the first time.
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Performed by Alice In Chains - Words and Music by Mike Inez, 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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[DestructionGlitter]

When people say "Alice in Chains harmonies", this is what they mean. That distinct sound, can't mistake it for anyone else.

[teamruby]

I've had the PRIVILEGE of seeing them live in a smaller venue, it was haunting and beautiful. RIP Layne.

[Regdor]

If you're going to listen to Jar of Flies, you can't miss the first track. Rotten Apple is an underrated masterpiece of vocal harmony.

[jfjsjr]

Jerry's guitar work is criminally underrated.

[MunkeeFWRrng]

Fun fact this is the first EP to debut number one on Billboard. This is such an iconic project. Layne’s and Jerry’s voices together is simply magical and is definitely part of what set them apart from any other band out there. Beauty and darkness. Rest easy, Layne. You’re sorely missed.

[pedromiagkiy]

Can u imagine that this EP album was made for 7-10 days without demos, just from zero!) the first EP in music history to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart over even Michael Jackson!

[mrburns]

"Oh, its so pretty!" Then the chorus kicks and the demons come out. 😂 Still gives me goose bumps 30 years later

[robbob]

“Tears that soak a calloused heart.”
Only Alice In Chains can pack that much meaning, into six little words.

[Tiamat_X]

Rest in Peace, Layne. The world is less without your presence.

[ArmyRunner]

Fantastic song. Reminds me of a much simpler time. I actually miss the 90s. Anyone else?

[MrBruinman]

I've always loved how he sings "I Stay Away" 4 different ways at the end.

[GrunkleBearnison]

Yay!!!! I Stay Away is one of the prettiest songs to ever exist and I'm so excited to see you fall in love with this song and explain to everyone why it's just so good.

Please, please, PLEASE do "No Excuses" next. It's from the same album and continues to show off Layne&Jerry's vocal harmonies at their best.

[erased]

You don’t just listen to Alice In Chains. You FEEL Alice In Chains

[jameswright]

This whole Album changed my life. I got out of a toxic relationship and moved across the country to get away. This just came out and bought it for the trip. I feel deep emotionally connection to it. Both high and low. Amazing!

[rickdeckard]

"It shouldn't work, but it does". Such a great statement about AiC's music and about so much mid 90's metal & alternative music! The music world was turned upside down and there was such a will to experiment and propose something new back then. Every month, every week, a great record was released in this 90-95 time frame! RIP Layne & Mike, much love.

[VittorioBaldini]

THIS ALBUM IS SIMPLY HEARTBREAKING, every single time 😭😭😭😭. Layne was one of a kind, his voice was unrivalled

[johnisenhart]

Jar of Flies is an incredible album, by far my favorite AiC album. Haunting, beautiful, completely breaks the mold on what they were seen to be at the time Wonderful.

[boomshakalaka]

“Bleed the freak”
“Rain when I die”

Both these songs shows Laynes vocal power

[michaelpoynter]

Hauntingly beautiful is how I always described Layne's voice. Such talent and so missed. AIC hits you and you feel it.

[modernmedeamedia]

This entire EP is incredible. It’s their masterpiece.