MrInfluXion

Did they give out copies at the listening party?

I shall be back in the morning to answer any more questions people have. Only 2 more weeks .

You recorded it, didn't you?

Yeah I recorded it into a CD which is out the 14th =\

I hope it leaks tomorrow. Why can't you add that information now?

Thats all I remember off the top of my head

If the CD doesnt leak by Tuesday Ill be able to add A LOT more information.

This is probably gonna leak soon. I give it one week tops.

Some press people already have the CD...just a matter of time.

I have a question. Does hearing the catalyst before hand ruin the journey of the album?

Meh. For me, just a little. ONLY because after the first listen (since the Catalyist is #14 of 15) it was in my head since I knew the words. After the 2nd round of songs though I forgot it completely.

YES. God it's so funny. My co-workers weren't fans of this when we first listened a couple weeks ago, but I kept saying how awesome it was. I'm glad the fans agree!!

At first I was like =\

Then I was like \o/

If your speakers are not smoking after listening to this record you've failed at the journey.

Thats another HUGE THING. Think of this as a "journey" Dont go song by song. Listen to it all at once.

1. I also had a comment about Tron sounding, good intro, gets you amped

2. Speech, I forgot the theme but I remember it is powerful

3. Solid much better with song 2 interlude

4. I wrote down 20 seconds of Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disneyland.

5. Heavy, heavy song I remember there was a section with Chester signing over a Muse type electro guitar track I caught the phrase "forfeit the game!!!!!"

6. Don't recall/ Not blown away

7. Spacey noises

8. This song has EVERYTHING. Rapping/singing aggressive/ soft and the beat kicks in perfectly on every verse

9. New Favorite LP song knocking Faint of the list (NIN Great Destroyer meets New Divide techno bridge)

10. In Stereo kick with There they go pace! Full of Win Chanting Front back side to side at the end. HELL OF A LIVE SONG

11. Cool outro with a space shuttle launch noise repeats the main phrase of the speech then morphs into robotic voice!

12. Good, don't recall too much

13. Dont remember I wrote down "Steven Hawking" Yes Im going to hell but just wait and see for yourself

14. Win

15. NOT HERO OF WAR. Much more powerful but almost stripped. Fitting end to the story of ATS!

 

I think people will be slightly more receptive to this because the tempo is similar but due to the electronic nature of the songs it feels more aggressive

So you were the Muse guy at the end of the table?

dude. I can't wait to hear Burning in the skies, blackout, and Wretches and Kings. By your description they seem epic.

Wretches and Kings is THE song youre going to hear, then turn it up ALL THE WAY, and just rock out.

"Review" posted above.

If you're going to cross post this to LPA / LPT give me credit fools.

Cheescake :|

http://thelivemonty.blogspot.com/2010/08/thousand-suns.html

FIRST: When you hear the CD, listen to it all the way through, and make sure it's loud. Trust me. It's better.

SECOND: Here's what other people thought: Everyone accepted that it was a different approach. A lot of people made the connection though that some songs have those "old" and "hardcore" Hybrid Theory elements to them. A lot of people said it reminded them of that. On the other hand, the head of WB records said he noticed the CD was more of a "pushing the envelope" record instead of stepping back and incorporating old elements.

THIRD: Please play this CD loud.

FOURTH: Some of the songs we heard twice: Waiting for the End. Blackout. Wretches and Kings. Wisdom, Justice, and Love, Iridescent, The Requiem, The Radiance, Burning in the Skies.

1. The Requiem - This song is funny because it's actually Mike singing. I'm not saying what he sounds like, but when you hear it and think "Mike Shinoda" you can't help but laugh.

2. The Radiance - Interlude, kind of meh.

3. Burning In The Skies - This song. This song caught me from the start. The lyrics are real deep (to me) and I still remember them: "Swimming through the smoke of the bridges I have burned / Dont apologize / I'm losing what I don't deserve"

4. Empty Spaces - Another interlude. Sounds of crickets and marching and gun battles (like civil war)

5. When They Come For Me - I don't remember this song much but Chester had some amazing lyrics going on in this song.

6. Robot Boy - A really strong song. Mike sings in this one and its kind of like hes yelling at a little kid. 7. Jornada Del Muerto - An interlude. Kind of depressing because I was looking forward to this song a lot.

8. Waiting For The End - The next single. Kind of forgot about this song now though. =\

9. Blackout - Dear god. Chester screams his face off in this song. Its amazing. The last part of the song is awkward though on first listen. It transitions into a different sound and you think its the next track, but isn't.

10. Wretches And Kings - Oh dear lord. If you don't play this song at max volume then you can't judge it. Mikes rapping is ridiculous. Chester's singing is ridiculous. This song will MELT FACE LIVE.

11. Wisdom, Justice, And Love - Another interlude. This one is of a speech by MLK which gets more distorted as it goes on which leads into...

12. Iridescent - This is one of my favorite songs. It has some epic drumming (think Across the line / TLTGYA build up drumming) along with some sweet chanting, I guess? Really drew me in.

13. Fallout - Another interlude, but this one I liked. Mike took Chester's lyrics from "Burning in the Skies" (the lyrics from above) sang them, then distorted his voice. I thought it was cool.

14. The Catalyst - Lol you know.

15. The Messenger - Starts with acoustic guitar, then Chester singing with acoustic guitar, then some piano?

Adam's been writing a response for over 20 minutes now. I wonder what he has to say lol.

Seriously. He must be AFK or something.

I'm guessing your thefullm0nty. haha. I'm blakebeats, the one who keeps asking a lot of questions

Lolya. Its all good. Ive got nothing to do anyways

I see Adam down there writing something. Hmmmm.

Almost done writing all my stuff up. Patience.

many say they can not wait for Tuesday, will happen?, obviously not the Tuesday 14th right?

The LA laser show.

IM BACK! Look through my twitter for a ridic amount of info. Im going song by song right now in MS word and writing what I remember. Ill post it soon.

WIN! EPIC Indeed!

 

Two once in a lifetime LP events in 8 days! What time you getting to WBR MrInfluXion?

Im done with school in Fullerton at 2:15 and Im going to head straight there in order miss / sit in LA traffic. Its a 50 minute drive so if theres no traffic, then by 315. Earlier, yes, but better than late.

Actually... just had one drop out and I just randomly pulled your name. Expect an email shortly.

Dude thats epic.

I GOT IN. ADAM FREAKING CALLED ME AND IM GOING TO IT. OH MY GOD IM SO EXCITED.

This is NOT the laser event. This is an album listening event like we did in germany last week. For this event, you have to email in. That's the only way.

 

The for the laser event, you can either RSVP on LPU OR buy LPUX with a reservation for the event. DON'T DO BOTH!

Thaaaank you Adam! I already clicked "im going" so can I choose "maybe" if I already did the LPUX reserve?

LPU:

Do we have to do this AND click "im going" AND choose the LPUX option with the ticket? Am I the only who who is really confused by these 3 ways of getting in?

The only way 100% I believe is to purchase LPUX and select the package with the "Confirmed" Laser ticket. That is why they don't want you to buy that and select I'm going. This NY ticket thing has me worried and I want to make sure my Laser ticket is guaranteed like they say.

So should I go click off that im not going? I already selected the "confirmed" package with the email or whatever.

No they pick a select group, click I'm going but you might not get in for sure.

Rage. I dont want to get my hopes up

So to clarify: To go to the laser show, all we have to do is click "im going!" and were set?

People should start milking her for USA info. Im dyyyyinnggggggggggggggggggg.