KeysToTheLinkinPark

Just now, Hybrider said:

Yes. I like live more than studio because you can hear more guitars than electronics. I wish if studio version was mixed like Meteora in 2003 with louder guitars. The song would sound much better than sounds now.

That's the same problem with Rebellion for me. Those synths are so up front that the guitar work is so in the back where it should not be.

Ok the guitar on the bridge sounds even more evil in this video than it already sounded in the studio version. And you can even hear Phoenixs' bass in those verses wow. 😮

And if they play amphitheatres they will use the same stage they will use for Columbia, right? They probably need that stadium stage for Europe, South America...well everywhere except USA I guess (lol). I'm still sceptical how that will turn out tbh. The last time they played big stadiums (whether it was Poland or China or whatever) the production was way to small. Stadiums tend to make the band small (obviously) but they definitely need something bigger in terms of production. 

Back to the topic. Really intrigued how their upcoming setlist will look like. 

4 minutes ago, ScottiePippo said:

That is probably true but we have to consider many factors. Linkin Park already played 2 sold out shows in the US and they are for sure going to play more US shows in 2025. People in the USA might just be waiting for LP shows closer to their area when they play a proper north american tour. For Brazil it's different. Brazilian fans can't know when LP will be back after november, and they were starving for LP

That's true, thanks for pointing that out. Thought I considered all factors already. Looks like I didn't. 😬

Another example that the band somehow has more force of attraction in other countries than in their home country. They can't easily fill the stadium in Dallas compared to these shows in Brazil. Even after such a big comeback. Yes, the Brazilian fans are crazy but still. These shows will be a complete madness of a show. It's going to escalate and get really loud. Really excited for those brazilian fans.

33 minutes ago, bloodbath said:

I'm starting to think that a new line up might have some benefits, specially when it comes to avoid stagnation 

Sad but true....I mean, Keys To The Kingdom. 

2 hours ago, Trumtram said:

Ouch. It could be the fans, but it surely seems like it. That's... not a good look.

The same I already wrote couple of days ago in this thread. Saw a comment section under a youtube video pointing at some points already mentioned. They have so many layers in the Crown chorus that they probably use backing tracks to make it sound more "powerful" (i guess?).

Edit: Saw a live performance of Sleep Token's "Take me back to Eden" and they use those layers as well. And I don't mean their live female background vocalist but the actual studio backing track.

42 minutes ago, Trumtram said:

I don't see why Brad, a studio-only member now, should select songs for the rest of them to play live.

I agree. He may suggest some songs or an order in which the songs could be played. 

3 minutes ago, LeonardoMF93 said:

 

The same happened with the shows in 2014.  

In 2012, a show was canceled due to low ticket sales.  

 

It wasn't just in 2017.

so what happened in the last 7 years? I mean yes they are now back but with that history it was no way guaranteed that the demand was that high, right? And no, the „come to Brazil 🇧🇷“ are not THE sign of high demand.
 

1 minute ago, LeonardoMF93 said:

 

Each situation is different.

In this specific case, it seems that the second show was already confirmed, and they just wanted to make sure about the demand.

 

There should have been a specific clause in the contract with the band and the stadium management to automatically confirm the second show.

Yep it looked like they already had the second show in the backpocket. Possible 88k people over two shows is crazy

Is there an expert on how the addition of extra shows work? Like, do they plan that in beforehand that there might be such a high demand that they could play another show? I can’t imagine that such an addition is planned on a short term.

I don't think we have yet seen her best. I believe there is a lot more to come from her, singing/screaming wise. 

20 minutes ago, Sabi said:

You can hear Emily's backing track for the "I only wanted to be part of something" part during the last chorus when she is singing "the emptiness machine" on almost every show including the launch show: https://youtu.be/7F5MKaJMxDc?feature=shared&t=177

Yea I don't know it now striked my but I guess that's the problem with a lot of LP songs. They often have like 2-3 vocal parts at the same time so either they do it that way or they clone Emily lol. 2 Vocalist for 3 vocal parts seems impossible to me 😂

Thanks for pointing that out.

Not sure but for me that's her best performance of WFTE so far. Escpecially the high notes at the end. Gosh this song is so perfect for her.

14 minutes ago, Trumtram said:

Could you elaborate a bit on that? Backing track for the music, vocals? I didn't catch anything but that means shit

Sorry I didn't eypressed myself well. I'm not sure if it's the music as well but in any case the vocals are played. If you watch performances of those to songs in Seoul you see Emily pointing her mic to the crowd while vocals from the track can be heard. But to be fair, those are rather quiet and obviously there to support her for some extra layers in the chorus. 

1 minute ago, Bebro said:

thanks, was googling it a couple of times and didn't find it...

So basically, encore isn't encore anymore nowadays.

Probably. For LP it’s more like „Hey here is another amazing intro we came up with“ and that they all can take a breath for a second before performing Papercut, Heavy Is The Crown and Bleed it Out. Those are high energy songs so they need it.

2 minutes ago, Bebro said:

guys explain it to me: What does 'encore' mean? The last 3 songs are in encore.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Encore
 

perhaps that helps🤔

1 minute ago, JZLP-RoadsUntraveled said:

 

Serious question

 

do they use some Chester's vocals in any part of the show?

Not that I know of. 

Looks like they used a backing track for Heavy Is The Crown and TEM (Not sure they used it on TEM on the other shows but i may be wrong). Not exactly sure why but I guess it's for the harmonies in the chorus. If I am correct then they used backing tracks for Talking To Myself back then as well to let the chorus sound more powefull (I guess?). Perhaps an expert can elaborate more on the usage of such things. 

Just now, LeonardoMF93 said:

One question: Are they still selling the same merch in Korea that were available in the US and Europe?

 

I ask this because practically all the products had only the six original dates of the tour, and now we have three new shows.

Good question. Makes my shirt more exclusive lol.

Those pre show posts are on fire!

4 hours ago, Alexonlyalex said:

May I please voice an uninformed speculation? I have a feeling (based on nothing) that Brad might have medical issue, like arthritis or maybe something like rheuma. Unfortunately that stuff is common with guitar players.

Ye he got wrecked around The Hunting Party. Having back problems, having to drop THP songs due to wrist issues and ultimately getting wrecked by performing live. 
I hate to speculate on matters where we have no clear information about, other then Mike hinting that it got tougher for Brads body to tour over the years.

It’s not too far fetched and the more you think about this issue the more you can understand him not wanting/be able to tour.

What a great episode. Especially the quality, the emotions, everything. 

19 minutes ago, vitorpacheco said:

Great show overall, happy to see them again!

 

I stood in front of Emily's "home base" and was surprised at how often she's checking the teleprompters. Understandable though, considering there's a lot of pressure around her entire performance.

 

Also, interesting the amount of info on the setlist sheet Mike had next to his keyboard, such as where Emily or other people needs to stay during certain songs. Left home with this and one of Phoenix's picks.

 

Interesting. And I rather have her use the telepromter for the upcoming shows than having her missing all the lyrics. She will get there eventually.

Emily seems to be more and more herself. She opens herself up with every show. Her going into the crowd for In The End or her doing half of a roll backwards after her Crown Scream is pure Emily. But she shouldn't replicate every move she did in Dead Sara. Otherwise Collin should be afraid of his drum kit since she somehow likes to dive in those. lol

12 minutes ago, xxHybridXeroxx said:

Just got my tickets for Dallas! See you guys there! 🤘🤘🤘

Did I see that right that they use seats in the interior space (apart from the LPU Pit)? I entered the queue just for fun and saw that.