JayS

That was a really good interview - thanks for posting it.

Your username: JaySinkie

Username of your nominee: Nameless

Which prize they would receive: LPU CDs

Reason for nomination: Because along with running his own LP fan-site, he's also become a staple member here on LPL, and his posts are always enjoyable to read. It would be nice to have someone who contributes regularly, plus someone who isn't able to participate in the U.S.-only contests win such a great prize pack.

RYU just blessed us over at SOBCentral with an exclusive interview.

Check it out! Exclusive SOBC Interview w/ RYU

If you can't access our forums, please send any thoughts either to our SOBC Twitter, or to me directly.

I'm holding off on watching this because I'm waiting for the actual CD, but if it's by Xefuzion, it's bound to be good.

....that "Cry Me a River" song sounds like it should be the theme to a James Bond film. I approve.

+1.

This may be one of the greatest things I've ever heard.

I'm a huge Michael Bublé fan - this should be epic.

For anybody that wants to check out a Bublé track ::

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znBjTv6qz6A

After seeing the pics from the video shoot, I'm excited to see how the video turned out.

Gang vocals?!?!? This is going to be the BEST LP album ever.

When Mike first said that, I thought of lyrical content, not 'everybody in the LP gang is going to provide vocals'.

I thought it was going to be Magic Doors (Remix) all over again, haha. But then he clarified.

Didn't they say they were creating a new format/way to listen and enjoy music? They were saying a lot of crazy things about this album way back lol

They (Chester, I believe) said that idea was scrapped AGES ago - it was going to be far too complicated to do what they had originally envisioned, so they abandoned the multi-medium album idea.

I couldn't tell if that was sarcasm or not, but I only have love for you guys. Just trying to make someone smile, and I bet it was Jack who smiled. . If you found offense, I apologize man.

 

As for Blackbirds, I'm pretty sure it will be a U.S. Digital version release.

It was just a joke (and a bad one at that), haha - nothing against you at all, man.

But see, it's easy for you Legend because everyone knows what a sweetheart you really are.......

As for the original topic - is Blackbirds confirmed for the U.S. digital version as well?

ow haha sorry

I didn't get it xD

Lol, it's cool....

so I guess more people are happy with a live track than Blackbirds HQ?

I'd like to clarify that I was being completely sarcastic.... I have no clue why the ATS iTunes page with Blackbirds was removed.

320 kbs. cool

250ish.

iTunes runs at 256kbps MPEG-4 Audio (aka AAC).

The album has been taken down from NZ itunes now, how weird.

Thousands will complain. Such is the Circle of LP Fans....

I also didnt hear Chester in the song?

I don't know exactly how LP were going to do it, but they mentioned that they might fly the winner to a studio to make a more complete version of the track (i.e. put Chester into it).

Not sure if they'll do that though.

I dont think Chester would sit in a pool fully clothed for a promo shot

Better than Chester sitting in a pool fully naked for a promo shot....

The pics are interesting, the Shinoda one gives me a sort of new-age HT vibe for some reason (I think it's the curtains....); I had already seen the vids, but I love how much LP are utilizing the Topspin platform (widgets) for promotion+downloads, etc.

EDIT ::

The chat is now over. Check the highlights below!

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RYU, Apathy, Scoop DeVille, and Ian C. Rogers are video-chatting live via StickCam ::

http://stickam.com/scoopdavision

They played 3 new track snippets ::

1. Dancing On Your Grave (feat. Brevi)

2. non-album, throw away track

3. I Love L.A. (feat. Brevi)

They're also discussing album titles for the new record, including ::

Rap-Ghanistan

Poon-Baya

Jacuzzi Does It

Nickelback

Highlights ::

*The Damon Black track is a megamix style track

*The GBC KickStarter vinyls will soon be pressed up and sent out, now that the music is mostly finished.

*RYU gets attacked by a wild squirrel-eating turkey

*Scoop and Apathy legally change their names

*RYU has talked with Mike Shinoda about Scoop remixing "The Catalyst"

*"Shadow of the Day" and "Faint" are RYU's favorite Linkin Park tracks

*Ap's favorite Linkin Park track is "Mo' Money Mo' Problems" by Biggie Smalls

*Apathy's "Honkey Kong" album is "around 60% done"

*A new Bishop Lamont track feat. RYU and Scoop DeVille is coming out soon

*Busta Rhymes is a confirmed feature on the new GBC LP

*Ian is helping get the new S.O.B record out "in the next few months"

Is it just me, or did Rick Rubin sneak himself into the game?

they are pretty good though

I enjoy their stuff (I got their first Linkin Park CD way back); I just find it funny that they've got it all up and ready for pre-order when they probably don't have anything even recorded or designed yet.

But to stay on topic, I'm curious as to what we'll get for bonus materials/discs/DVDs.

I could see the winning fan-mix as being iTunes-only, but that's the only speculation I have at this point.

EDIT ::

I could see the winning fan-mix as being iTunes-only, but that's the only speculation I have at this point.

According to official rules ::

"plus the opportunity for the winning Submission to be included as a bonus track on a Linkin Park studio album sold exclusively through Best Buy retail locations."

Never mind....

I like how The String Quartet already has up that you can pre-order what I can only assume is a Thousand Suns cover album.

It's not out yet, they probably haven't heard any of it yet, but they know they're going to cover it.

Working on getting you guys an HD version soon.

Sweet.

Just be sure to put an medical disclaimer on the HD version; "WARNING: Do not stare intently at the images, or they'll chop up your brainwaves."

To clear this for one last time: Brandon is NOT on Twitter and has NEVER been. Even Amir once tweeted that the bbelsk1 account is NOT Brandon's account. And we asked Brandon at the DBS tour and he also said he was never on Twitter and someone must have pretended to be him. It's also quite obvious because this bbelsk1 guy regularly posts tweets for his zodiac sign Aries, and Brandon is not Aries since he was born in December... *lol*

I wonder how many followers bbelsk1 just lost; I know he just lost me (I had no clue it wasn't a legit account - I just knew I wished he Tweeted more about his music, and less about his zodiac....)

....Church seems more excited about the new music than any of the members of the band for some reason.

Church is excited about all things, everywhere, all of the time.

Or angry; sometimes he's angry about all things, everywhere, all of the time too.

WOW. Did not even think of this ever happening.

This would explain him not being involved in the recent J-K videos+video chats though.

It's sad that he parted ways with the rest of the group, but at least they're still on friendly terms with each other; I think when DBS comes back there's a chance Brandon will return.

Plus, FU's awesome, and a nice guy, so he should do well taking Brandon's place.

i am definitely enjoying the EP so far

Have you had a chance to listen to the entire thing?

I'm curious what your thoughts are on it.

iPunk (who have done several remixes for Julien-K) will release an official remix of the Dead By Sunrise track "My Suffering".

The free download will be made available on June 14th, exclusively at http://www.InsideTheTourBus.com/

Check out the Teaser Trailer for the Remix here ::

UPDATE ::

The remix is now live for free MP3 download; check it! ::

http://www.insidethetourbus.com/2010/06/my...-free-download/