Mad Season - Above (Mini Documentary)

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@theburkett67 5 жыл бұрын

I was in a very dark time of my life when Mad Season entered my, "mad mind". I was on Meth, and Alcohol BAD!, Somehow, I had found the love of my life at this time and also lost her due to my usage. All of this was such a whirlwind to my demented psyche, I was in the deepest depression when she left, it hurt so bad, and these guys, especially Layne, seemed to be right where I was. I soaked in this music, drowned in the darkness, and suffered on dirty floor. About a year or so later I quit the dope cold turkey and have never looked back, the alcohol I put behind me a few years later. I still miss her, the love of my life so much, but what's done is done. I couldn't even listen to Mad Season for years after I got out of that hole, I was afraid of the dark if you will. But now, I can listen, and even appreciate in a new light, knowing I have traveled through such a scary place and came out of it in kinda one piece. I'm so sad that Layne couldn't get his peace here on earth. I hope he has it now.

@craigsinclair4419 3 жыл бұрын

Wow man, I can totally relate to your story. I'm in the process of trying to find my way in the world without drugs and alcohol. Music has always been my pillow or pistol. When I found out about Layne's passing, I was devastated. He was truly an angel trapped here on earth with souch pain to endure. But by the grace of God he was able to tell us as much as he could through his lyrics. I'll forever be one of his biggest fans. Not just the sound of his voice or his lyrics. But in all seriousness, the way he made me feel in so many different ways with the same song in different parts of my life. He will forever be adored and missed. R.I.P. Layne Staley

@TheStepmonkey 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing ur story. I also wish Layne had a happy ending 😢

@LaynesPayne6702 Жыл бұрын

@TheStepmonkey I see you're in love with Layney as much as I am! I see your comments on just about every video I watch about him... 👀😆🤘🏽

@denismrakovcic3166 Жыл бұрын

James ...you are very string pErsonality..god gay..peace with you !!

@istarteverysentencewithbro Жыл бұрын

never suck the devil's dick

@ohmah70 10 жыл бұрын

I'm 43 and this is one of the best albums I ever heard...I know I'm not alone here lol

@Sosigbb 10 жыл бұрын

No you are not. I'm 41 and remember it like it was yesterday. :)

@braindamage7968 9 жыл бұрын

Fuck yeah...This album is the one of best from alternative (no commercial shit) rock,,,,,It's for memories....They made it maybe from jokes but they made a classic work,just for ears

@azzureasthesky 8 жыл бұрын

+laura lynn 38. i feel young ;)

@anitagrey7356 8 жыл бұрын

+Daryl C I am 44 and this album will always have a special place in my heart....really something special!

@Shillmehowtolive 8 жыл бұрын

+Augusta Leigh your not

@erinweatherly6539 5 жыл бұрын

I dug weeds out of my aunts drive way for hours to earn the money to buy this record. I was like 12 or 13. Best sunburn I ever got.

@rayannchick 4 жыл бұрын

Now kids get handed this shit free and musicians are having it harder to make money.

@rayannchick 4 жыл бұрын

I remember mowing yards w my dad to save up for a stp and nirvana cd.

@thisnamedosntmatter2u352 4 жыл бұрын

Rachael Simmons as a kid here it’s true. We do have it easy and can get music for free at the touch of a button. I collect record as I love the artwork and it is supporting the band and saying thank you to them for their awesome work. I’m currently saving up for Above on vinyl.

@kevincoady5248 4 жыл бұрын

Great story, great memory I’m sure.

@PeteyDolan 4 жыл бұрын

I had brought my Dad the album for his birthday....for me 😂

@seazonofthefly 10 жыл бұрын

"You don't understand the quality of light or the preciousness of it, until you've spent time in the darkness" -truth

@chrisjoyce70 6 жыл бұрын

❤

@kittylaflamme818 4 жыл бұрын

Bah thats psysch 101..Or intro to Existentialism. Or . The Subjectivity of Happiness. Perhaps a door has opened pour Vous? I hope...for Your Enlightenment. I mean it..Let me know if you would like reading suggestioms(not ones aforementioned) That was sarcasm..forgive me..could NOT resist. One enlightened person affects the world...no God stuff

@marianapau76 4 жыл бұрын

yes, really

@neilnolin823 3 жыл бұрын

Very well put

@crushingthevector5837 2 жыл бұрын

A Great lyric and divine wisdom

@grantrizmo2002cb 6 жыл бұрын

With some quality headphones, listen to "Wake Up". You literally can hear the pain in Laynes voice coming thru. Hauntingly great.

@jenniferhyer5577 5 жыл бұрын

Chris Backhaus classic song

@demichael5815 5 жыл бұрын

That is a fantastic song, and it's also the song I set my alarm on my phone to

@OGGOAT23 5 жыл бұрын

Love "Wake Up" yeaaaahh

@JCMEM09 4 жыл бұрын

I listen to that song multiple time a day. When he sings "so an infection not a phase" is fucking AMAZING!!!

@robwalsh9843 4 жыл бұрын

I lost a friend earlier this year to alcoholism. He was a huge Layne Staley fan, and Wake Up best described what he was suffering from.

@timqmills 11 жыл бұрын

"You don't understand the quality of light or the preciousness of it unless you've spent time in the darkness. And somehow Layne was able to conjure that in his lyrics and in his voice." -Barrett Martin

@dgranite50 7 жыл бұрын

Born & raised in SeaTown, I was fortunate to see everyone from Mother Love Bone, Nirvana, PearlJam, Soundgarden, MudHoney, SuperSuckers, Melvins, Screaming Trees, Candlebox, Temple of the Dog, Alice in Chains in the late 80's thru mid 90's and this show, Mad Seasons, standing just left of center balcony level. watching many different band members from different bands descend down into their own abiss and prisons, weakening physically, emotionally, and vocally, but this was a very special night and show whereas a mutual appreciation between band and audience grew as the night progressed, and you could see a light on in Layne that i hadnt seen in some earlier AIC shows. It was truly a magically time to be alive, and to witness one of Rock's all time greats taken too soon from us.Enjoy and if you are suffering and dealing with addiction or mental health, talk to someone, be proactive and know there is hope and a better way to live!

@davidwalsh4079 6 жыл бұрын

Sickpuppy your right there is hope there is a better way to live I'm 48 yrs old been clean for the better part of 7yrs never in a million years imagined me clean and actually happy and ok with life on life's terms I can look in the mirror today and b ok with what I see good feeling

@dgranite50 6 жыл бұрын

David Walsh I am so glad to hear your story and that you are here to tell it as you know all too well also how many we have lost in the fight. And those who make it through like yourself and I are better people for it I believe. It has made me a more compassionate and open person today and owe alot of the success of my clean and sober living now to the music of yester year we all are appreciating here. Thanks again for your comment brother and keep up the good fight! You are an inspiraiton and keep telling your story you never know whos life you may savebecause of it.

@talearingo248 6 жыл бұрын

Sikpuppy what's the secret to getting clean? I don't get how anyone does I'm failing at it miserably

@dgranite50 6 жыл бұрын

Starling Grey, thanks for commenting. Unfortunately I dont have a clear cut answer for you, and anyone who says they do for you is delusional or lying. All I can say is what has and hasn't worked for me and what I've learned over the years from others fighting the fight or counselors and psychologists teach. First off I'd like to congratulate you on admitting you have a problem and you want help to fix it. Those are the first steps that are necessary to fighting this disease of addiction. From that point it depends on alot of factors what your past attempts include, there are many avenues each of us can take and each depend on us personally and the practicality of us moving in that direction. So much to try and explain here and unless I know your individual story I would just be wasting your time here trying to guess. If you are 100% interested in getting clean and sober and are committed to saving yourself, message me and if you like we can talk behind the scenes via email or other messenger service or eventually text or phone. I am always available for those fellow addicts that have questions or need guidance , we are all worth saving and it is possible for all of us to beat it and live a life worth living. Because as you know that is not anyway for anyone to live day to day. So i will leave it up to you Starling Grey and before you respond think long and hard if you're are serious and would like some help? This goes for anyone else that might come across this thread and be in the same situation feeling hopeless and without direction, message me here and we will see where we can go to talk more candid. Thanks again for your comment Starling Grey and hope to hear from you again.

@theweakestlink2278 5 жыл бұрын

@@talearingo248 if you are still struggling, I'll tell you what eventually worked for me. Go to the meetings and keep going back every week until you get there. It took me 2 years just to get to that point but I kept going back. I think that was the key for me. I've been straight for a little over 3 years now. There is no magic cure but if you can find you a program that works for you and stay dedicated to it, you will eventually be successful. Personally I chose Celebrate Recovery but there are many different types of recovery groups out there. Somewhere that will give you support and accountability is key in the early phases of recovery. Good luck man. It's well worth the journey!

@ninjadog9346 2 жыл бұрын

Wake Up is one of the most moving songs I have ever heard in my life. "For little peace from God you plead and beg." I am also a former addict, to Xanax. I know the place these words came from. Thank you, Layne.

@MUSICjm2024 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely agree.

@gemmamcclure4703 Жыл бұрын

Agreed. First time I heard it was on a bus going to work and I burst into tears. Got some funny looks. 😳

@TIGERGUTS 3 жыл бұрын

This is proof that magic exists. Pure chemistry conjured to make epic brilliance!

@treesurgeon2441 5 жыл бұрын

River of Deceit is one of my all time favorite songs. Such great lyrics and music.

@stonygrunge 9 жыл бұрын

Miss you Layne...

@theeaundrea2254 9 жыл бұрын

me too.

@antz350 8 жыл бұрын

+Aundrea Kelley I'd give anything for him to be back

@theeaundrea2254 8 жыл бұрын

+antz350 me too

@pookiethebear6287 6 жыл бұрын

Always...

@kittylaflamme818 4 жыл бұрын

I love that Layne got to play guitar and be so loved here.He was pretty hurtin.Girl died he is so frail...but he looked positiively radiant...Im so happy he was loved.Lil guy.. Love ya Layne

@debby631 4 жыл бұрын

Demri passed after this October 1996. She had ended their relationship &he was devastated.

@asturceltico5734 4 жыл бұрын

I'm 49 and i still feel mobilized by this music and that spirit of the 90s when I was 20 years old

@lukeisprvkt 4 жыл бұрын

listening to layne sometimes makes me emotional, being an addict in recovery i seem to get really choked up listening to these songs. sober 6 years btw. RIP Layne

@howardweingard43 3 жыл бұрын

Layne is legendary... he will live forever in our hearts

@propjoe1060 7 жыл бұрын

That is such a great record. Top 5 albums of the 90s for sure. Staley was an absolute genius

@Rotttman 9 жыл бұрын

so fucking happy this was in my generation. Rest Layne

@theeaundrea2254 9 жыл бұрын

me too. miss layne.

@antz350 8 жыл бұрын

+Aundrea Kelley sucks I am 20 years too late, I'd like to have seen him perform. . .

@Rotttman 7 жыл бұрын

antz350 I only saw them once. They opened for Ozzy Osborne in Toronto. It was a spectical to say the least. Laynes voice would penetrate your soul. I saw him at his best when he would do the head shake and hand motions. Very intense

@ravenouscolonelhart 11 жыл бұрын

They did a hell of a job with this re-issue, they recognized the passion of the fans and even if we never got a second Mad Season album this is a close second and it's great to hear Lanegan's songs, especially since he was there from the start and has suffered much of the same stuff.

@DevoutlyAgnostic 6 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite records of all time. Every song is solid. There's no filler or afterthought song at all. Wish I could've seen 'em live.

@simonecignini4433 7 жыл бұрын

in loving memory Layne Stanley

@MLCrow 5 жыл бұрын

*Staley...without the "n"!!!

@daBEAGLE1017 4 жыл бұрын

Good ole Stanley.

@debby631 4 жыл бұрын

RIP JOHN BAKER SAUNDERS 😍 gone not forgotten

@gemmamcclure4703 Жыл бұрын

My boyfriend calls him Stanley Lane. He does it to annoy me because I'm in love with layne and he doesn't like to share lol

@morrisonsblues 7 жыл бұрын

One of the best things ever happened to music Thank You, guys R.I.P. Layne and John

@jas22 5 жыл бұрын

sheesh...2019 and still, tears in my eyes when i see and hear Layne in videos, whether its Alice or Mad Season. For me, it wasn't about drugs, but pain of a different kind. Doesn't matter, the music grabbed me and I've been its prisoner for almost 3 decades now...

@joseluisrichard9368 Жыл бұрын

lo mismo q vos pero lo acompaño con unas cervezas. Soy adicto de su musica y es lo q m calma cuando estoy mal

@jas22 Жыл бұрын

@@joseluisrichard9368 espero que tu y ano no estas mal .

@stilettosandshades 10 жыл бұрын

mad season will always be a one of a kind. a gem that will probably never be matched.

@exdemocrat9038 2 жыл бұрын

In my opinion the best album of the past 30 years.

@patrickc.mcevoy2065 5 жыл бұрын

Every member of mad season was a genuine badass, especially Mike McReady, from pearl jam and LaynenStaley ,from Alice in Chains , and Mark Lanogan from Screaming Trees, all of them were very talented guys. And best of all, they got along well and wrote n performed very well together too. All of us were very lucky they did this project

@lindseyramey5853 11 жыл бұрын

why am i crying? damnit layne gets me every time. rip layne & rip baker

@Lunacr 11 жыл бұрын

Goosebumps everytime I think in you.... everytime I hear you... R.I.P. Layne ... Your wings no longer denied!!... never forgotten!!!

@joseluisrichard9368 Жыл бұрын

con el empece este estilo de rock sus letras su musica fue y es alguien importante en mi vida y tambien tengo lo mismo q tuvo el eso ademtro q quema

@stonetemple1991 4 жыл бұрын

Tengo 40 años y cuando escucho está música con la cual crecí vuelvo a sentirme adolecente el rock entra por mis venas de nuevo

@prisonmike420 7 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite bands ever.

@dennisdaily1230 5 жыл бұрын

Come one everyone. The fact that these guys 1st played together a day before they're 1st show is fucking awesome. And ridiculous. It was and is still a beautiful fucking thing.

@jennifercaton9322 7 жыл бұрын

Hey MIKE MCCREADY, put the whole CONCERT on youtube ! It's been a very, very long time, ya know !!

@jeffreyhowell2073 6 жыл бұрын

Jennifer Caton agreed

@rayannchick 4 жыл бұрын

I wished he would up load a lot of his videos as well assuming he still has them. But I can understand if he keeps them to himself too. Would love to see some new Layne material as well though. The world lost one talented young man.

@earlbrackett6742 6 жыл бұрын

I remember buying the cassette of it because it was impossible to find the CD...a great moment in time and a truly classic work.

@justinb954 5 жыл бұрын

Above=Accidental Brilliance!!

@TheGrungeYears 11 жыл бұрын

Ahhh... the grunge years... how I miss that...

@bwah7 7 жыл бұрын

why would people NOT like this? How did they end up here?

@juliewaters5747 7 жыл бұрын

I'd call it a labor of love cuz that's what's behind it, truly. What began as a rescue mission turned into this dark beauty (even though we know of the sad endings for Layne & Baker) when they made this music, they had hope. It all comes forth in the music & how their music makes us FEEL

@parabola8933 5 жыл бұрын

I was 24 when this album came out. I had just gotten into Art Center in Pasadena and this became the album of that year. Zack the lead singer of Rage Against the Machine was always eating fish tacos at Senor Fish and the Moon Tribes were thriving. There was so much good music back then.

@theeaundrea2254 9 жыл бұрын

that was awesome. wish it was longer.

@Warpull 8 жыл бұрын

+Aundrea Kelley want something longer?

@sayalmagarthapa9178 5 жыл бұрын

Layne was a great 👍 Everyday Every-night I used to listen his voice made me cry some times . He really saved my life 🙏🏻❤️

@patrickc.mcevoy2065 5 жыл бұрын

Man there have been many bands with the label ",supergroup' or 'star studded line up!' ...but with Mad Season [and Bad Company] the reputation is very well founded.. these men were the best at that time and made a record that was very special to me. PC.

@pinkfloydfan92 11 жыл бұрын

I bought the mad season above deluxe album cd/dvd combo. pretty good buy

@AlmaCrua 11 жыл бұрын

One of the greatest albuns of the 90's. Mad Season forever \m/

@LObostudios19 7 жыл бұрын

one of our Fav and most inspirational albums ever ...Perfect..

@coreysmorgan8488 4 жыл бұрын

Layne Staley was just too cool 😎

@simongillaspie3265 7 жыл бұрын

i grew up on this best band ever made out of rehab

@krisfrederick5001 4 жыл бұрын

I'm 36 and I'm buying this. Never heard of it (the release).

@huskastream 10 жыл бұрын

Amazing music and the only album. So glad they did a reissue.

@johnwajda9971 3 жыл бұрын

RIP layne &baker🍂🌟🍂

@laurenleclaire4403 8 жыл бұрын

always makes my eyes leak when I listen to it

@marrymemrcantrell 11 жыл бұрын

thank you, Mad Season.

@LOCOFLACO 8 жыл бұрын

ONE OF THE BEST BAND EVER! R.I.P LAYNE!! LONG LIVE TO Mark!

@FireoftheGreeks 11 жыл бұрын

RIP Layne. Would love to have some new Mad Season to listen to.

@whoooami2090 2 жыл бұрын

Wake up has to be one of my top favorite songs

@chainsfan76 7 жыл бұрын

Losing Cornell today brought me here. Reminded me how much I miss Layne. Fuck.

@rocksteady6793 7 жыл бұрын

one of the best albums ever songs are amazing

@johndd9140 5 жыл бұрын

"A dark beauty" - oh yes, a joyously rich dark beauty. RIP John and Layne, rock on Mike and Barrett.

@jeff7764 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing album. The opening riff to I don’t know anything, just brings 1000 memories of the 90s and pure nostalgia.

@jfdesignsinc.innovationsid1583 5 жыл бұрын

amazing the talent that came together and produced this legendary piece of 90s music

@MsJilsephonie 11 жыл бұрын

0.30 i start tearing up.. this is the best quality video of Layne i ever seen i wish there was more videos of him Layne Staley lives within

@laurawatters914 2 жыл бұрын

Totally freakin awesome!! I absolutely love Mad Season, love the blues and darkness and moodiness, that's the 💙 I love Mike McCready and Barrett Martin and John Baker Saunders was awesome at the bass, Barrett drumming is excellent and Mike solos were insane and of course the one and only Layne Staley his vocals and Mark's vocals amazing!! And the guy playing the sax was incredible, I know his name I just don't know how to spell it Shriek?? Thank you for sharing this awesome video, I have watched this many times!! 😊💓🤘✌️

@Weshopwizard 5 жыл бұрын

Goddamn I miss the 90’s.

@alice2663 11 жыл бұрын

REST IN PEACE JOHN & LAYNE, THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS, A&R.

@materialboy75 7 жыл бұрын

"dark beauty" that´s the concept ! I loved this band since I saw the video on Mtv on those glorious days, amazing project .

@tiffanyhouchin6055 5 жыл бұрын

April 22, 1995-April 22, 2019, today is EXACTLY 24 Years since this magical concert and I have no idea what happened to the time! I’d love ❤️ to travel back in time to that night with Layne and the band. Layne is at his happiest place in this concert. It’s like it woke him up and he was even playing guitar 🎸 in the show! He was more of a creative genius than most people ever knew. He could do more than sing, he could grab your heart and soul with his eyes and his voice. I am still shattered by his death. R.I.P. Layne, 🍄 we miss your magic!! ❤️❤️😢🌹🌹🌹🍄🍄🎸🎵🎶💜💜

@joseluisrichard9368 Жыл бұрын

que bueno lo tuyo yo lejisimo de ver algo asi . yo solo soñe con el hace mucho antes q se fuera de aca

@deathmetalmvs5924 8 жыл бұрын

Layne Staley the god

@eliotcrooks3940 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome MVS Thank you. Lol

@reallyscaryrob2429 5 ай бұрын

One of the greatest albums ever made! 10/10

@SkyManagerNYC 11 жыл бұрын

Amazing album. RIP Layne

@mbk6080 2 жыл бұрын

I can listen to this album every day just hear the notes, voice, and lyrics🕷❤️🔥

@ddq57sm64 6 жыл бұрын

Truly an album that will always be sitting with my soul...

@karoonboomie2813 5 жыл бұрын

RIP LAYNE BABY & BAKER YOU DEEPLY MISSED, MAY YOUR LEGENDS LIVE FOREVER

@joshmartimez2235 6 жыл бұрын

The Above Deluxe edition is great. I especially like the extra tracks and Dvd included. I own the original 1995 CD,cassette of the album and re-issue on vinyl. I love this album so much. RIP Layne.