We all feel connected to that part of the person that resonates to us the most. The emotions we felt while hearing his music, the emotion in his voice and the images painted by his lyrics. Often case United by a familiar pain as the understanding of which builds greater bonds in those that share it. You need not know a person personally to truly know them, often in life its the people you never meet that can have the most profound effect :)
To me it's because what they took from their own world's experience and translated into their art forms perfectly "met/matched" our own vision of surroundings, or described feelings perfectly. I think it is the magic of art, especially music. Through these objetcs, material things (sound waves, instruments, voices), we can "feel" immaterial things we have inside, and that words cannot translate as much as art, emotions I should say, as a whole. So I guess sometimes it's like someone we don't know, and who don't know us, actually does much for us than a friend or a family member. Because there is relief in the catharsis. Then we can go through our day. It's amazing. And I think we feel the sadness, the pain, the struggle of an artist when we connect ourselves to his/her music or art, it's like we know why he found the energy to express themselves, it's because he was feeling lost, and knowing we all do at some point. So it's a sharing experience, because something happens between people, and it's a divine experience.
Don’t forget that Chester did live a full and fun life. He was tormented by his invasive thoughts but that doesn’t define who he was. We are more then just the character we perceive and compartmentalize in our own head. Chester was a very passionate and inspiring man who always tried to improve his life and others around him. We need to remember that and use it as fuel to make our own bee hives/communities better. That is his legacy.
"What is a poet? An unhappy man who hides deep anguish in his heart, but whose lips are so formed that when the sigh and cry pass through them, it sounds like lovely music…. And people flock around the poet and say: ‘Sing again soon’ - that is, ‘May new sufferings torment your soul but your lips be fashioned as before, for the cry would only frighten us, but the music, that is blissful." - Søren Kierkegaard
Pain leaves a strong impression on the mind, so it’s relatable. People in general wish to achieve empathy, and this format is perhaps the closest we can get to mass empathy in our current civilization
Papercut made me tear up, remembering having discovered Hybrid Theory thanks to my brother 20 years ago as an 8 year old and loving it instantly. Also remembering scaring my school class when we were asked to bring our favorite songs to show the class and I chose Crawling :D
This must've been insane to hear live in that room. Papercut and Faint sounded like it could've been the soundtrack to a European car chase or something. Fantastic arrangement.
I wonder if that's because most of us only hear orchestra music through film scores so it's almost impossible to experience this without visualizing it as such.
This brought tears to my eyes as I was screaming the lyrics in my empty quarantined apartment, and quite frankly I wouldn't have it any other way. RIP Chester you have left us with art that will never be forgotten
This is what so wrong with LP and some fans just get used to it, I dont want to Just see mike's reaction, I want the whole Band member to react to this I want the to know the whole band member's feeling about this, because they are LP, LP is not only about 1 person, its about the Six of em, they all matters, they need to be solid, they should show that they do care for each other all this time, they need to act like a family because they are !!
True but mike shinoda is more comfortable being In the public eye and representative for the band e.g. on he’s active on twitch - whereas the others are less public facing members. So we are more likely to see his response than the others. Also nothing wrong with having a favourite band member.
Has Mike seen this??? I love for LP to do a review on this masterpiece. This could be a dope soundtrack to a movie. During Numb, I can still hear Chester's voice. Great Job Kaleidoscope!!
Ethan Summers Chester was - and, to be honest, still is - a kind of man to follow up. So talented musician, who always focused on the music. He always respected his fans. During the concerts you alway saw him interacting with the crowd and giving all his best. And after all those powerful shows he always had time for Meet&Greet (I am also the lucky one 🙂). It was his way of life. Nothing more - no scandals, no asking for media’s attention. Truly and forever missed. THE LEGEND
This version really brings new emotions to this music. Hard to keep a dry eye while listening to the heart of Chester through this music. Rest in peace my friend.
His voice haunts me. His voice picks me up when I'm down even now. He speaks to me like a Guardian Angel in the form of his lyrics. At times, I miss him like a family member and shed a tear for him. R.I.P. Guardian Angel of this Planet.
It’s amazing that people got together to do a dedicated orchestral performance for Linkin Park, I never thought I would ever see something like this, truly amazing ❤️
Ohhh hahaha yes all of us has. I'm sorry for the disturbance hehe. All I can say to you my friend is keeping fighting for all battles that you'll fought in your journey 😄. Be strong friend :)
When my time comes Forget the wrong that I've done Help me leave behind some Reasons to be missed Don't resent me And when you're feeling empty Keep me in your memories Leave out all the rest Leave out all the rest... The song introducing me to Linkin Park. Yeah call me a Twilighter, but still an amazing song
It's highly underrated and overshadowed by "what I've done" minutes to midnight is the four album in my history that I can listen song after song without skipping.
That "Faint" intro was perfect, the whole thing is perfect, Linkin Park's music gave me the Raw energy and motivation to stand up in desperate times, the times I felt at lowest point, to gain motivation to do things, I overcome the struggles, as I just couldn't FAINT, the music was pure energy, sure I might draw some erm... "things" but I also managed to graduate in graphic design, now I can't find another job and the job I work at is destroying me physically and mentally, Linkin Park keeps me going, cuz the last light shines the brightest, either I become a graphic designer or a hentai illustrator I WILL become one of them, and it's all thanks to Linkin Park, to Chester, if haven exists and Chester is really there once I pass on I will thank him, personally and behalf of all the people, a person never dies, their body dies
This medley is so full of energy, melancholy, powerful, and when you close your eyes you can imagine a full shortfilm with Chester as the main hero 👌 truly awesome
I still can remember the night I first watched "faint" on television like it was yesterday (17 years back??). I couldn't believe what I heard and what I saw. I instantly fell in love with this band and their music. Still today the melody of the strings gives me the chills. Over the years our ways parted, but when I learned about chesters suicide I was grieving. Depression is a terrible sickness and we have to learn how to conquer it as a society. God bless you and your loved ones, peace from germany.
@Rocco Emma in his last performance at Birmingham just before he went into the crowd to sing One More Light he was talking about paying respects to victims and families of those involved in the Manchester Arena tragedy he said something along the lines of, ‘you can conquer hate by ignoring it, you can destroy it by loving the person next to you’ 💗 such a wonderful man with an amazing heart, I will always carry his message with me and honor him that way 🙏
This is absolutely fantastic. Chester would have loved this by this beautiful tribute, as would the remaining members of Linkin Park. I hope that they see it, Mike will love it.
I cried, I love this so much. My dream was to make it to a Linkin Park concert, knowing it’s not possible anymore hurts me when I think about it. You are missed Chester
I'm tired of being what you want me to be Feeling so faithless, lost under the surface I don't know what you're expecting of me Put under the pressure of walking in your shoes Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow Every step that I take is another mistake to you Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow I've become so numb, I can't feel you there Become so tired, so much more aware By becoming this all I want to do Is be more like me and be less like you Can't you see that you're smothering me? Holding too tightly, afraid to lose control 'Cause everything that you thought I would be Has fallen apart right in front of you Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow Every step that I take is another mistake to you Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow And every second I waste is more than I can take! I've become so numb, I can't feel you there Become so tired, so much more aware By becoming this all I want to do Is be more like me and be less like you And I know I may end up failing too But I know you were just like me with someone disappointed in you I've become so numb, I can't feel you there Become so tired, so much more aware By becoming this all I want to do Is be more like me and be less like you I've become so numb, I can't feel you there I'm tired of being what you want me to be I've become so numb, I can't feel you there I'm tired of being what you want me to be
First few songs I was like "awwwh the nostalgia" But when *Numb* started the flood gates opened. 😢😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 Thank you Chester Bennington for helping so many of us.
I discovered Linkin Park at 38, I’m now 56 and I play there music at least once a day, went to see them when I was 41, I was probably one of the oldest there but I still ended up in the mosh pit, they are part of my life, I feel like they are part of my family, my heart broke when I heard Chester had left us, a deep pain that I can’t get rid of, he was unique! I miss him!😢
That band got me through childhood, I don't know who I would be without them. For everyone who needs it, just reach out to each other with love and patience, every feels fear, hurt, hatred and even anger. They just may not be able to voice it well, they may not be able to connect without time. Just try to be there for each other if you can, and let others be there for you. That's what I learned from their music. So many of us wish we could've been there for him, and it breaks our hearts to know that we were too late, never miss your chance to help another if you can.
I've seen it several times, and there's no way not to get emotional, there's no way not to cry, there's no way not to remember this band I've been playing for more than 20 years. LP forever!!!! 14/12/22
6:15 in the morning in Chile, didn't sleep thinking about the shit in my life. I found this video and I lasted until minute 2, now I can barely write because of the tears.
thank you guys, there's a part of a song from Papa Roach that says "hard times always come easy but they never last long". Things are a little bit better now, I hope you're doing good too, it's nice to read those types of replies. Thank you, I meant it.
The emotions that any of the orchestrations bring are almost indescribable. I still tear up whenever I listen to the orchestration for Breaking the Habit. RIP Chester.
At the moment numb starts, going through the lyrics, with this incredible orchestration... Man, it made me cry. You can really feel the pain in Chester's lyrics. For all of you who had or are struggling with depression, anxiety, panic... I pray to God that He can make you remember the wonderful thing that is being alive, the marvelous thing that is the creation of the universe. We might be from start dust, and probably we will end up as dust, but that doesn´t mean we have no purpose, that life has no meaning... This song is a reminder of that.
Oh, this was so beautiful. Something I don't feel is captured about the music of Linkin Park and the emotions it evokes is that quietness your medley puts in so beautifully, particularly at the beginning and end. LP is usually 'shouting music' that you put on when you want to feel out loud, but there is, in every song, that core of wavering loneliness, which you brought out so well with the single-instrument lines. As a long-time fan, I feel like you did justice to it, and I hope Chester hears it, and feels the same, if people in the Great Beyond can still see and hear what we're up to on this little round wet rock of ours.
They just need a voice over in it like “Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome multi Grammy award winner ..... this is his 13th nomination and 1st win in this category...” haha
Man when you hear it played by an orchestra it makes you appreciate how good they were as composers. Just in terms of pure quality of melody this is world class.
I’m so glad that Papercut was included. It was a great debut song with a beautiful ending which is perfect for this. Plus it’s not just one of the more overused songs.👍🏼
