Jerry Cantrell - Making of Brighten (Documentary) 

Brighten is legit af. Im convinced at this point Jerry is the grunge/metal/country version of Paul McCartney in terms of the quality of his musical output. In terms of consistency. Dude simply does not take L's. Pure musical genius flows through this man's brain.

Jerry Cantrell has never had a bad song, this whole Brighten album is a freaking masterpiece.

This album is just another confirmation that Jerry Cantrell is a master and will enter into the pantheon of the best albums ever! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

I really love Jerry’s voice. It’s comforting 😊

Every day that goes by my love for this album and Rainier Fog grows. Jerry aging like fine wine. Thrilled I got to meet him on tour, he was everything you'd want your idol to be. Jerry talking about another record with Greg .... ohhhh baby, let's go!!!

Never seen a interview with Jerry where he don't come across as a mellow. Humble decent guy... it's a wicked album was well impressed

I love you Jerry Cantrell. You have helped me through some very low tragic times, and been there through some super happy fun times as well and everywhere in between. I graduated in 1991 and man in the box of course was my first favorite AIC song but I've kinda followed Jerry specifically. I wish I could thank him for his art and tell him how his writing saved my life many times over. Literally physically and mentally . Thank you a million times over.

This album came out when I was headed right into the worst depression I've ever faced. A year later, I can say I've made a ton of progress, and I still love this album; but I did put it on the other day and it does bring me back to that strange, dark period. If nothing else, Brighten is already a part of my personal story in that sense.. Which is nothing new for me, considering how much AiC has played a role in my life already. It's just crazy how this kind of music can have such a huge effect! Hope he keeps makin em.

The album turned out great, but live it was even better.

Of course I immediately dug Atone, but I was particularly struck by Goodbye. I stopped dead in my tracks and was completely floored by the amount of emotion I felt listening to it. The brevity of it too I think enhances the power of it, and I was completely stunned by the end. At the time I didn't know this was an Elton John cover, and I worried for a minute that something more serious was happening with Jerry. I absolutely love the album and I've had a great experience with it. From the release of Atone, through listening to the album front to back multiple times and then culminating in San Antonio I felt very connected. The western feel that's mentioned in the documentary is something I connect with too especially after walking through downtown San Antonio eating the local food and exploring museums. Thanks so much Jerry.

Loved this album from the first time I heard it! They don’t call him #RiffLord for nothing! Saw him in concert in April, we were 10 feet from the stage, was completely mesmerized by his awesomeness! A true rock legend! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

It's cool to see Greg involved in something pretty fucking cool and reunited with Gil also, I am a Dillinger fan clearly but have always also admired Jerry Cantrell, what a great mix of musicians.

Thank you for sharing this, Jerry. And thank you for all the memories and emotions felt from your music.

Jerry’s music is LIFE, I don’t want to live in a world without his music, keep it going Jerry many of us depend on you, we lost Layne and still missed , by you carrying on its softened the blow, im in my 50s and been metal since early 80s not a big fan of newer music but your music is an exception, just masterfully done unique genuine the best, hands down thanks for the tunes

I’ve listened to this album all the way thru at least 40-50 times and I find new stuff in the layers everytime. Love it so much. Thanks Jerry and Co. for cranking this masterpiece out. Every song is excellent and there’s not a skippable track on there

Greatest laugh ever!

What a Living Legendary rock icon.

I love 💕 you so much Jerry! Many kisses from Greece.

I was blessed to see the great Jerry Cantrell in Pittsburgh/ McKees Rocks. What an amazing musician--the entire group was incredible.

Everytime Jerry says fuck, take a swig... You'll be hammered ahaha

A living legend.

Wall to wall talent...even the cats! ❤️

It's fucking amazing!!! Holy shit!! Even better live!!!! LOVE OUR RIFF LORD 4 EVER!!!

I love seeing behind the scenes, something my generation never got in the 80's and 90's except for trying to decipher the album credits lol

I loved the album from the first time I heard it, and Siren Song is a poem made into a song, it's beautiful, the lyrics, the music, everything. Thank you Jerry for giving us this masterpiece.

1 year already… this album is kick ass! I’m glad Jerry is still here to make awesome music, and hopefully continues to make even more 🤘🤘🤘

Jerry is one of the greatest songwriters ever.

The vibe coming out of that room. Jerry fits the room, puts it all together.

Knowing that "Siren Song" was partially inspired by The Lighthouse makes it even cooler!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for the album and the old Jerry!!!

the world needs Jerry Cantrell albums !!!!!!!!!!!!........keep them coming !!!!!!!!!!!

love this record; it is perfect🐈‍⬛🐈🎉🪅🎸🎶🎤🥁🎹💚🤘

SOOOOOOOOO GLAD to see this uploaded to YT, this album hit me in a dark time and made me open back up to the light, while still allowing the darkness to come and go, jerry is a master of songwriting and composition, gotta meet you one day Jerry & band.. and AIC aswell...

Love Jerry's music. Enjoy always listening to his story telling. He deserves more respect than we can give him. He had nothing and came from nothing and is a master at his craft. Thank you Jerry!

my fav album in the last year by far. Jerry is a genius... doesn't play a note that isn't important to the song. all substance!

I feel an actual sense of pride having gone through my adult life with both AIC & Jerry Cantrell by my side, musically speaking. "Dirt"was released when I waa age 21 & was the only album, besides my discovery of the first three Led Zeppelin albums the summer I waa age 12, that literally drove me to my living room floor, where I lais in front of my stereo system & plugged in the headphones to spend the entire weekend listening over & over & over to something that in 1992, a girl living in her hometown of St. Petersburg, Florida, a resort town on the Gulf of Mexico, completely captivated by the seductively dark sounds from a far-off land called Seattle. My musical love affair began with love at first listen & I've been slayed by Layne & Jerry, then Jerry, ever since. I believe the harmonization is better than my parents' generation with Crosby, Stills & Nash (I can take or leave Young), & Simon and Garfunkle, both groups I love & reapect, I was raised listening to both, but Layne & Jerry belong to Gen X. Every offering JC has put out has been wonderful to liaten to.

Saw them in Prague. By far the highlight of the year. Loved every single second.

My hero!!!!

I'm so glad I got to go to two of Jerry's shows over his Brighten tour: Toronto 03/29/2022 and Buffalo 03/19/2023. Jerry is such a likeable guy.

Completely agree with them on rock music now. I miss new music, and thie album was fulfilling of all of that. Bless them.

Proof that Jerry still is one of the most baddass guys ever.

Jerry does everything to perfection so every album he releases is always a hit! I love your solo career too!♥️🔝

I feel like Jerry Cantrell is the best ambassador of anyone from his era of music. He's my favorite musician of all time, bar none. I love this album Brighten, along with all of his solo stuff and all of his work with Alice. He's a musical genius.

"nothing clunky coming from this area" HAHAHA!

Picked this up last year and saw Jerry and the guys in Las Vegas. Cried in joy all through this doc. Such a great record.

Really enjoyed this record. This docu was a treat.

Jerry is a giant!

So glad I went to see the tour for this album! One of the best live shows I’ve ever been to. 🤘🏻

Thank you Jerry for the lifelong inspiration both as a musician, and just as a darn cool dude. Keep on rockin it! 🤘🔥❤️

The cat grabbing the microphone... definitely Layne incarnated.

Best stuff he's ever done . imo.

Moved to tears here. Simply amazing as always. Love from Sweden.

Real solid album, all of the guys did an amazing job! Always loved to watch the camaraderie and mutual respect among musicians!

Just the most amazing guitarist, fucking brilliant guitarist and an awesome storyteller. This doc shows how never forgets to mention Layne and how grateful he’s to have had him in his life and how much appreciates other musicians.

Amazing artist...beautiful music...much love...

Thank you for sharing this awesomeness! I can’t get enough of this record, it’s brilliant 🤘🏼 ❤️ from San Diego

Jerry is The Very best musicians since 90,s. Cheers from Rio de janeiro brazil

This was really amazing to watch Jerry, to see the process and how happy you all were (still are)..Hope to see you back in Boston soon..

Love this sound.

Whatever he touches turns to gold 🤘🏼

So AWESOME to have been there with you at the kick off Grammy Theater; thank you for reaching in and grabbing all this magic; so happy the tour was successful! I still want to do the video for "Nobody breaks you" :) Glad the world got to hear your heart! Blessings....W.Morrison(band: Mercury5; films: "This is not dying" and "Camp OrangeRay").

I miss the sound and feel of kitty purrs. 🐈‍⬛. 🥰

Will listen to this album again tonight 💜

Jerry is so talented its insane wow

sounds good !!!

My favorite album of 2023 and I’m sure next year. Definitely my favorite concert of the year. Saw Jerry in Portland Maine

Paul Fig…major player !!! You fuckin ROCK 🖤✨🖤🤘🖤 Album is top notch ! The live show was incredible 💯It’s only rock-n-roll but I like it 🖤✨🖤🎶🖤 So many incredibly talented players !!!

I am very happy for y'all. What a great story.

Jerry is one of my biggest influences and one of the best musicians ever

If you are reading this, Jerry, you and your band made an amazing album. I still listen to it!

Wooooow 😎

Jerry Cantrell = pure genius

Excellent album. Love you Jerry!!

Spherical sublimation. Exciting, complete...perfect masterpiece of a great master

I just watched your magnificent interview with Duff. You kick ass at metaphors & are a premium interviewer. I've always considered you an egregiously underrated guitarist & am honored to share a birthday with you (1961). Real name: Douglas Staggs (long story).

24:56 I love prism of doubt.

ATONE is such an amazing song🤘🏻🤘🏻

I’ve come to understand that Jerry Cantrell is one of the best songwriters of all time

Wow. This is incredible. Cantrell so dedicated to his craft. This is quickly becoming one of my favorite Albums ever. Beautiful music all around.

Jerry is a monster

Thanks for sharing😊and thank you for the Magic Brighten record❤️ Hope for another tour with this fenomenal band🙏❤️

I love this album! Had to know is my favourite one. Good job Mister Cantrell!

Maravillosa música 🎼 🎵🎶!!!, gracias querido Jerry, eres una leyenda viviente musical del Rock 🎸 por siempre ♾️✨. Gracias por ser y estar para nosotros tus fans,; te quiero y admiro muchooo🙌🏼🙌🏼🤘🏼 y saludos desde la jungla de asfalto México 🇲🇽🌆 City!!!. Ojalá te pudiera ver tocar en vivo algún día y junto a todos de Alice in Chains por supuesto 😭😢!!! Abrazos ❤👋🏼😘!!!.

This was so cool to see. This record was a big part of my life when it came out and so cool to see moments of its creation. A bunch of powerful artists getting together and sharing, pushing each other. One of the highlights of this year was seeing the band play here in San Diego. Couldn't believe how close I was to the legend and getting to see his songs from all eras played in an intimate room. Thanks Jerry for sharing with us!

Sounds so badass

I’m so into this and love so many songs on this album and trying to learn to play It’s Your Decision (♥️that song)!

Jerry is one of my favorite song writers of all time!!

Great album, Jerry! I didn't get notified for this video despite being subscribed! RU-vid is failing!

I always feel a great relief, lightheartedness when I see and hear Jerry Cantrell smile, laugh and giggle. He’s worked so hard to heal from a tumultuous past, he’s had to deal with tremendous loss but he’s determined to not let his musical spirit go to the grave. Good for him, them, US❣️🤌

Wow just wow the ending was beautiful I loved this keep it up jerry! 🤘

Still sounds pretty f'n good to me too!

the man who does the best job in the world. Make people happy. Thanks to his good music and his great group 😃🤸‍♀️

Incredible how he felt and captured the emotional charge of Captain Fantastic (Curtains!!! WOW) - mixing it with his trademark sound. It's an album to really be proud of.

Amo suas músicas!!!!🥰🥰🥰

Nice!😊😊🤘🏼

Thank you Jerry. Never fail to put a smile on my face. You are so inspiring and have such a comforting voice, feels like a warm hug on a bad day ❤

Simply Put, Brilliant. This Sounds SOooo Heavy and Good.

Thank you for sharing this! We love your music more and more, even in Italy

It was awesome seeing you after all these years on Wednesday in Charleston. Crazy, I have a couple pictures from that concert in Spokane where you opened for great white. I should’ve brought them. 34 years ago this summer, time sure fricking flies bro. Made be a bit nostalgic thinking about the times sleeping in my car over in Seattle, pioneer square, the Moore theater.. wild times. You’re music has aged like a fine wine brother. Caught me by surprise when I saw you playing a telecaster. Then I went back and listened to the album and I’m like how’d I miss that. Excellent work you guys, now get down to Florida again bro.. I slept in my truck again to be on time for Charleston lol, life goes full circle.

A fan of Jerry since he was in AIC and now I love his solo work❤ He is a great musician!.