Mike Shinoda talking about a new name of Linkin Park.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KG1Y9wUMfzA

Summary

TLDRIn this video, members of Linkin Park discuss whether they ever considered changing the band's name. They explained their intention of keeping things undefined in their early music-making processes, which included being open to changes in the lineup or band name. Ultimately, they realized that their new album strongly reflected the sound and identity of Linkin Park, so calling it something else would have been misrepresentative. The album is titled 'From Zero,' reflecting both a fresh start and homage to their original band name from the late '90s. The discussion also addresses the role of new vocalist Emily, emphasizing her unique contribution to the band and differentiating her from the late Chester Bennington.

Takeaways

  • 🎵 The band considered changing its name but decided against it.
  • 📀 The new album is named 'From Zero' to signify starting over and honoring their roots.
  • 🎤 Emily brings her own unique vocal qualities to the band.
  • 🎸 The album is energetic with a lot of guitar elements.
  • 👥 The original band name was Zero, then became Hybrid Theory.
  • 🧑‍🎤 Chester Bennington is seen as irreplaceable and unique.
  • 💬 The band aims to ensure their music aligns with the Linkin Park identity.
  • 🎶 The new songs are expected to be exciting to play live.
  • 🤝 The band originally consisted of Mike, Mark, Brad, Dave, and Joe.
  • 🎵 Emily doesn't impersonate Chester; she has her own sound.

Timeline

  • 00:00:00 - 00:02:55

    The band discussed the possibility of changing their name from Linkin Park, reflecting on their initial open approach to forming the group, which involved an evolving lineup and multiple vocalists. They ultimately concluded that the new album represents the core essence of Linkin Park so well that calling it anything else would be a misrepresentation. The album's name, "From Zero," is a nod to their origins, referencing their original band name Zero. It signifies both a new beginning and a connection to their past influences. The album is energetic, primarily guitar-driven, and promises to be exciting to perform live. Additionally, the integration of a new member, Emily, is addressed, emphasizing her unique contribution and vocal individuality, distinct from the late Chester Bennington.

Mind Map

Video Q&A

  • Did the band consider changing its name?

    Yes, the band considered changing its name but decided against it because the new music sounded distinctly like Linkin Park.

  • What was the band's original name?

    The band's original name was Zero, which later evolved into Hybrid Theory and then Linkin Park.

  • Why is the album named 'From Zero'?

    The album 'From Zero' signifies both a new beginning for the band and a nostalgia for their early days.

  • Who originally formed the band?

    The band was originally formed by Mike Shinoda and his friend Mark, later adding Brad, Dave, and Joe.

  • How does the band view Chester and Emily's roles?

    The band views Chester as unique and irreplaceable and sees Emily as bringing her own unique qualities, not as a replacement for Chester.

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    you guys ever toy with a name change of
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    linol Park oh yeah so okay so that's to
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    me like was such an important question
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    that we obviously asked
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    ourselves was was the main thing was
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    that like in keeping remember I said
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    like we're keeping things very loose and
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    not defining we didn't Define the band
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    we didn't we just said we're going to
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    make music with people that's that was
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    our our like Mo and as we were doing
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    that in the middle of the process we
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    were open to like maybe the lineup is
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    like a like a moving lineup maybe
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    there's multiple vocalists maybe it's a
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    different name like stuff like that and
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    then as the music came into Focus we
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    were like this is a this is as Lincoln
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    Park an album as we could make like it's
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    so Lincoln Park that if we call it
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    something else then we are
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    idiots like because it would be it would
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    be like
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    misrepresentation like you know what I'm
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    saying I'd be like it'd be silly and
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    when people hear more of the album like
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    they will understand that like they will
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    know why we called it from zero our
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    original band name was Zero back in like
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    99 uh 988 99 and originally it was me
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    and my friend Mark and then we added
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    Brad and Dave and Joe and zero turned
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    into Hybrid Theory which turned into
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    Lincoln Park so the the name of the
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    album is a double on Tandra it's like
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    it's us starting over but it's also us
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    kind of like being in touch with our the
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    things we loved back then like we we
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    it's an energetic record it's a lot of
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    guitars um it's G to be so so fun to
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    play live I cannot wait for people to
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    hear these songs live um but yeah that's
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    I mean really that's the reason for that
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    and by the way like just to speak on the
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    Chester thing because it you know I want
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    it I want to be clear like I really
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    everybody you know they kind of have to
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    say
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    like things like Emily stepping into
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    Chester shoes and blah blah blah like I
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    I don't love that phrasing because I get
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    that she is feeling a a space in the in
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    the visual lineup of the band but I also
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    feel like Chester was one of a kind he's
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    only Chester and Emily's also one of a
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    kind she's only Emily like when you when
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    I hear her sing she doesn't sound like
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    him to me she sounds like her and that's
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    what I like like what I like about her
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    voice is that it's very unique
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    and it
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    sounds I don't know how El to explain it
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    like when she sings on the songs they
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    sound like Lincoln Park
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    songs that's just my gut that's just how
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    I feel right you feel
Tags
  • Linkin Park
  • band name
  • From Zero
  • Chester Bennington
  • Emily
  • Hybrid Theory