GlassCastles

I'm not saying it was terrible. Compared to a few other songs *cough*LGM*cough*, it's great. I just don't think that it should stick in future sets.

The sad thing is, this is probably the best performance of the song so far, and Chester was still REALLY struggling. Mike fucking nailed it though.

But not RECHARGED?

I changed mine on the 20th, not the 21st.

Changed.

LPU XIII Track by Track w/ Mike: Part II Hemispheres The beat treatment on this demo was a fun experiment - I took a loop and put it through a tight slap delay - the same effect treatment that was used to make the iconic vocal on the hip hop song "Planet Rock." But here, I changed the "tone" of the effect so that it changed with the chords of the song. Cumulus We tried many times to make this song work, but it always seemed too poppy for the album(s) we were currently working on. Pretty Birdy There were usually three incarnations of our early demos: 1) mostly done in the computer with drum programming, keyboard, bass, and some live guitar 2) adding real drums and vocals 3) adding more live instrumentation, structure and arrangement work. This version was in stage two. Check out the original guitar in the bridge. Universe Another post-Fort Minor demo. The main sounds were piano and mellotron, which gave it a slightly more classic vibe. Vocals never materialized, but the track has a cool, dark, introspective vibe. Apaches, Foot Patrol, and Three Band Terror In its final version, "UNTIL IT BREAKS" was an experiment inspired by side two of the Beatles' Abbey Road. On side two, the Fab Four created a medley based on various musical songs/demos/ideas; each one flowed into the next, creating a roller coaster experience. In the midst of making "LIVING THINGS," we found ourselves with these different demos that seemed to want to blend into something, and "UNTIL IT BREAKS" became that track. The three demos are found in their raw versions here. Truth Inside A Lie Ryan: Usually the music I write reflects how I'm feeling at the time. With this song, I wanted to write something epic that was melodic and just full of emotion, but I also wanted to explore different sounds that I normally don't use. The guys from LINKIN PARK had so many interesting ideas that just made this song that much better. They are insanely talented and I couldn't be more proud of the song we came up with during LPU Sessions. Change Matt: LP brought such a positive and humbled approach to songwriting. Great vibes. It was like working with people I had known for years. Adrian: These guys are true professionals. It was a real treat to learn from their years of collective experience. There were no egos, just a room full of enthusiastic musicians trying ideas, working together to complete a song.

A few LPU XIII tracks. Mike's track by track. Basquiat This was a track I originally started just after I finished the Fort Minor album and was never really sure where to take it. After this, we moved into "Minutes To Midnight" and tried a few vocal ideas on it, but nothing really materialized. Maybe it was meant to be an instrumental. Holding Company As we started making demos for "LIVING THINGS', this was a track that surfaced. We were still figuring out the right time for the songs on the album at that point. Primo Although we opted for a different final direction for "I'LL BE GONE", I always loved this longer version of the song. I think this is a good example of how a different structure and arrangement can totally change the vibe of the song. Plus, this has a different chorus.

LOST IN THE ECHO?

It's honestly a tie between Primo and Three Band Terror. I really like the acoustic version of the UIB outro, and definitely not what I expected that to have stemmed from. On the other hand, Primo is just badass in almost every way. Change is also up there.

Updated with LPU XIII track listing.

Astat called it.

1) Pictureboard 2) Leave Out All The Rest (Mike's Full Vocals) 3) SKIN TO BONE Demo 4) The Messenger (w/ Choir) 5) Full Meteora B-Side (Thoughts That Take Away Your Pride?) 6) My December (Team Sleep) 7) CASTLE OF GLASS Demo 8) Pre-Hybrid Theory Demo 9) LIVING THINGS Instrumental Demo 10) No Roads Left (Chester's Vocals) Both Mike and Chester get a shot at a song sung by the other.

I really like the three UNTIL IT BREAKS demos, and I actually do think the Somewhere I Belong demo is interesting. Sure a vocal demo would have been even better, but I think that this raw instrumental form is kind of cool. Not a popular opinion, but it's what I think of the track. Primo is obviously great, as I voiced earlier, and Change (Beta State) is REALLY good. Their vocalist nails 90% of it. The chorus could use a bit more intensity, but that's my only criticism. They nailed it.

It's definitely not something incredible, but it's not bad. In terms of the LPUs, I would say my list is like this: X>9>11>12>1>13>6>4>2>8>3>7>5

The only working title we still need for LIVING THINGS is CASTLE OF GLASS.

So little less than half is with lyrics. Yeah, this is totally the worst LPU ever. I mean, how dare they have ONE MORE FUCKING instrumental than song with lyrics. You'd think there were no demos with vocals based on how people are reacting.

Following the release of LPU 13, we got some new working titles. Pretty Birdy = Somewhere I Belong Foot Patrol/Theee Band Terror = UNTIL IT BREAKS

No one seems to be mentioning the HOLDING COMPANY DEMO.

The only one I disagree with is Valentines Day. QWERTY studio does kind of sick.

Um, I hope you aren't talking about the bet, because that ended on the 13th, and this is the Wishlist thread.

All LPU members for LPU XIII gets Half Life 3. It's confirmed.

All of this was a joke for me, but this is all based on real things people have said about those songs to me personally.

I've always just gone along with it because everyone here seemed to go along with it, but I've always considered "verse 2" verse 3.

[casual fan mode] A Place For My Head - Its soooooooo scury. Chstr screms wayyyyyy to much Figure .09 - Why is it an example? Its suposed to b a song, not a pic. (Spekng of pix, chek out my Instagram: @ShittyLPFan) No More Sorrow - Y dont Brad (hes the raper, right?) rap? LP iz a raping band, not a singing band. DURR! When They Come For Me - THEY SWER TO MUCH! VICTIMIZED - Chstr is tooo scury here 2! Y he screm so mch? [/casual fan mode]

So, Pictureboard is the main theme for Half Life 3?