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Hey LPLive, It's been a hot minute since I've been around here. This site used to be a regular website visit in my daily routine. As the years have gone on, I've continued to lug around two giant boxes of various Linkin Park paraphernalia. Now that my partner and I have just moved into a small apartment together, it's been time to reckon with what is most important to me. I'll be keeping some of my favourite pieces (such as my LPU9 vinyl, my signed LIVING THINGS vinyl etc.) however it's time to let some of it go. This is where you come in. This month in New Zealand, the Mental Health Foundation are running Mindfulness Month, a fundraiser and way to get people into good mental health practice. In order to help raise funds for the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand, I am giving away 1 copy of the LPU reissue of the Hybrid Theory, as well as a t-shirt from when they were still called Hybrid Theory that I won through the LPU. All you have to do to be in the draw is to make a donation of $10 at the link below (the money doesn't go through me at all) and in the comment with your donation, use the hashtag #MakeChesterProud and write your LPLive username. For every $10 you receive one entry (e.g. donate $20 and you'll receive 2 entries). I'll be drawing a different name for each prize at the end of the month so there are two chances to win. https://mindfulnessmonth.co.nz/todd-williamson Thank you so much in advance. Here's to the cause and to Chester. P.S. Here's what's up for grabs

For as many good points have been made on here, here's my 2 cents. I think the LPU does need to be preserved; reinstating the LPUTV archive is a perfect first step. When LPU17 launched, Lorenzo said there was also going to be an LPU app that would allow members to stream the LPU exclusive music through the app. It was a wicked idea to show the members they're serious about the LPU and moving with the times in terms of streaming, but unfortunately they never followed through. I think they should have continued LPU without releasing the "new merch" pack. As others have said, it's a recycled logo on unnecessary merch items. It's fine to not have an updated logo or anything but maybe just continue to stock what they already had until they are ready to launch something new. It also clashes with what Music For Relief stands for as well, considering the impact of "fast fashion" on the environment, why pump out extra merch that provides nothing new to fans nor does it promote anything new for LP? As someone who lives in New Zealand, there is little reason to resubscribe. Mike hasn't and won't come to NZ, which is fine, but it means the only thing LPU has for internstional fans are the forums [which are not as well developed as here], the videos [which are all available unofficially on YouTube], and the store [which everything is now available on eBay]. If they're going to use the LPU for Mike's solo career, why not release MS demos or tracks that didn't make the cut? The CAL Sketch Version could have been an LPU exclusive, especially as it's unlikely to appeal to casual fans anyway. Mike could have done a live chat or competition or something to enhance the LPU experience. LPU should definitely be kept alive but either go all in and give members content [whether MS or otherwise] or let it remain dormant until LP returns, don't half ass it because it looks a lot like a money grab, even if that's not the intention. P.S. This sounds more aggressive than intended. I love the LP family and respect what they're going through, this is just how I would've viewed it if I was working the LPU.

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Ah man, I'm still hoping for an AKL 2013 recording to crop up. I never even considered taping since it was the first tour show they did without a DSP. Big regrets.

I think if you're doing LPLive merch, it needs to reference the band without being band merch. Maybe some kind of symbolism for the five living members and one past. Maybe some really niche references to inside jokes like Petrucio the Piñata or "hotdogs and ketchup" or something to do with Mike not being able to touch his shoulders. I'm not too helpful with specifics sorry but these are definitely the broader ideas I think would actually inspire me to spend money on merch.

Holy shit for some reason I'd never really watched a full show from the OML era besides the festival shows or acoustic performances at interviews. Did they have this lighting rig at all the shows? It's fucking wild. During CoG XP it just goes nuts.

I wonder if he considered releasing the song at this stage or whether he knew it was unfinished but decided to start filming. Either way, I kinda like the video, I prefer the final version of the song, but cool to hear the development not went through.

I feel ya bud, my first show was the New Zealand 2013 concert. I didn't record anything, thinking there would be a DSP.

I also didn't realise that Live 8 has been slowly uploading all the videos over the last few months from the concert in 1080 with no watermarks. In The End has over 1,000,000 views and Numb / Encore has over 6,000,000.

After checking, Spotify has it as well. I can't be bothered checking Amazon Music etc. but I can imagine it's probably on there too.

Yeah - I think it launched around the time that Rihanna's ANTI came out. They released it for free download from the TIDAL Store [as well as Desiigner's New English] but haven't pushed it since. It's a shame because it looks like a great service, however I really only stream nowadays unless it's LP related in which I case I buy physicals.

Available to buy in FLAC from the TIDAL store: https://store.tidal.com/nz/album/110516432 & can be streamed from TIDAL too: https://tidal.com/album/110516432

EDIT: nevermind.

Legend! This will tide me over on my car ride today until we can get a 320 download. Thank you.

Finally had a listen, this has to be one of my favourite performances of Wish. That being said, I haven't gone back and had a listen much since using streaming services instead of iTunes, but I don't remember it being this clean / tight. The uploader has done a pretty good job of mixing, although sometimes because Chester's own voice is so high, it can contrast Mike's very heavily. Really fun performance to listen to, esp. with getting fans onstage and guests. The cringeworthy elephant in the room, though, is Chester describing Mike and a fan having matching clothes or whatever as "fucking gay". I fully get they were different times, which is why I am beyond glad that he did a full 180 and supported pro LGBT campaigns, especially as he's always been anti bullying etc., but damn it's uncomfortable to hear.

Thank you for bringing this to us Felipe, I can't wait to have a listen while I'm studying today. Do you know whether they're going to make this available to download, or release the seperate sources?

& at the start of the month, we got this tweet from Kiiara as well. Lots to come . . .

I don't think all tracks from today's leak are from the same source but I could not be more stoked that we now have instrumentals for every MTM track!

Not sure whether it's been posted about here yet but Hands Held High acapella has been leaked. It sounds like it's used the stems but incorrectly mixed.

Thank you, do you know if it was available anywhere else? Judging by Geki's comment here in 2009, Mike had a sufficient amount of copies to be handing multiple away to fans.

I managed to pick up the We Major CD at a secondhand store here in New Zealand, which seems a random as hell place to find it. After checking it against everything on LPCatalog and Discogs it definitely seems to be real though (sticker cover insert etc.) Does anyone know what the story is with the physicals for these? Did he just sell them at shows? How many copies of each version were printed?

I'm not sure whether this is the right place for this but I couldn't find any information on it anywhere. Under Joe's BMI repertoire, a song is listed called "He Who Giveth". He is listed as the only writer, and it belongs to Mr. Hahn's "Big Bad Mr. Hahn Music" publishing title. http://repertoire.bmi.com/DetailView.aspx?detail=titleid&keyid=28616727&ShowNbr=0&ShowSeqNbr=0&blnWriter=True&blnPublisher=True&blnArtist=True&blnAltTitles=True

I'm in.

Unfortunately I forgot to post this while it was still live, but Joe did a clay model and drawing for charity over a year ago but has only gone live these last few weeks on NZ's version of eBay, TradeMe. The proceeds went to the Mental Health Foundation here in NZ. https://www.trademe.co.nz/1800057650

I would've loved to have seen more hype around this one, I think it's my favourite from PT. The production is so chill, and contrasts nicely with Mike's delivery. Between LO & RAZORS.OUT, I would love to see an extended Chino x Shinoda (Chinoda? Shino?) release. The MV is nice. Although it's nothing exciting or groundbreaking, it's sweet seeing them in the studio together.