Layne Staley – Man In The Box Isolated Vocal Analysis – Alice In Chains – Singing & Production Tips

Layne is so incredibly resonant, full and powerful… But are you aware of how dynamically he messes with his vocal placement?

It’s easy to hear in more exaggerated or ‘in-your-face’ vocalists, but Layne’s amazing tone comes from subtle, yet intentional tweaks in how he lets different notes vibrate in his face.

By developing a consciousness of this… How to place your voice in different ways, even in the same phrase, your tone is guaranteed to improve drastically.

A great vocal tone is NEVER a static tone or sound. It’s constantly changing, ebbing and flowing, with various textures and colors.

Let’s see and hear how Layne drives this home by studying the isolated vocals from the classic AIC song Man In The Box!