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A MEDICINE
FOR THE WOUNDED SOUL
FOR THE WOUNDED SOUL
BE
A MEMORY
OF A TIME
WHEN
A MEMORY
OF A TIME
WHEN
I’VE
TRIED SO
HARD
AND GOT
SO FAR
TRIED SO
HARD
AND GOT
SO FAR
it doesn’t
even
matter
even
matter
[Linkin Park]
BUT
IN THE END
IN THE END
BUT
IN THE END
IN THE END
BUT
IN THE END
IN THE END
They were just like many other guys
mid-90s
The guys started
by performing in small clubs
in Los Angeles.
by performing in small clubs
in Los Angeles.
and played
in an improvised studio
in Shinoda's bedroom,
making their first recordings.
in an improvised studio
in Shinoda's bedroom,
making their first recordings.
who listened to their music: guys who
were searching for their voice in the world
were searching for their voice in the world
Mike Shinoda – the future
MC of the band – grew up
on rap and hip-hop,
MC of the band – grew up
on rap and hip-hop,
but also loved
alternative rock
and metal.
alternative rock
and metal.
The guys
were called Xero
were called Xero
They were just like many other guys
who listened to their music:
who listened to their music:
guys who were searching
for their voice in the world
for their voice in the world
Together, they dreamed of creating
At that time
Mike was friends
with his schoolmate
Brad Delson, the guitarist.
with his schoolmate
Brad Delson, the guitarist.
something new,
something that hadn’t been done before.
It was during this time that Joe Hahn joined them, bringing in his DJ skills, along with Rob Bourdon – the band's drummer – and bassist Dave 'Phoenix' Farrell.
В то время Майк дружил с товарищем
со школы Брэдом Делсоном — гитаристом.
Вместе они мечтали делать что-то новое,
что-то, чего до них ещё не делали.
Ребята начали с выступлений в маленьких клубах
Лос-Анджелеса. Тогда же к ним присоединился
Джо Хан, который привнёс диджейские скиллы,
Роб Бурдон - барабанщик группы
и басист Дейв «Феникс» Фаррелл.
со школы Брэдом Делсоном — гитаристом.
Вместе они мечтали делать что-то новое,
что-то, чего до них ещё не делали.
Ребята начали с выступлений в маленьких клубах
Лос-Анджелеса. Тогда же к ним присоединился
Джо Хан, который привнёс диджейские скиллы,
Роб Бурдон - барабанщик группы
и басист Дейв «Феникс» Фаррелл.
They were just like many other guys
and played
in an improvised studio
in Shinoda's bedroom,
making their first recordings.
in an improvised studio
in Shinoda's bedroom,
making their first recordings.
Mike Shinoda – the future
MC of the band – grew up
on rap and hip-hop,
MC of the band – grew up
on rap and hip-hop,
The guys
were called Xero
were called Xero
At that time, Mike was friends with his schoolmate
Brad Delson, the guitarist. Together, they dreamed
of creating something new, something that hadn’t
been done before. The guys started by performing
in small clubs in Los Angeles. It was during this time
that Joe Hahn joined them, bringing in his DJ skills,
along with Rob Bourdon – the band's drummer –
and bassist Dave 'Phoenix' Farrell.
Brad Delson, the guitarist. Together, they dreamed
of creating something new, something that hadn’t
been done before. The guys started by performing
in small clubs in Los Angeles. It was during this time
that Joe Hahn joined them, bringing in his DJ skills,
along with Rob Bourdon – the band's drummer –
and bassist Dave 'Phoenix' Farrell.
who listened to their music: guys who
were searching for their voice in the world
were searching for their voice in the world
but also loved
alternative rock
and metal.
alternative rock
and metal.
At that time, Mike was friends with his schoolmate
Brad Delson, the guitarist. Together, they dreamed
of creating something new, something that hadn’t
been done before. The guys started by performing
in small clubs in Los Angeles. It was during this time
that Joe Hahn joined them, bringing in his DJ skills,
along with Rob Bourdon – the band's drummer –
and bassist Dave 'Phoenix' Farrell.
Brad Delson, the guitarist. Together, they dreamed
of creating something new, something that hadn’t
been done before. The guys started by performing
in small clubs in Los Angeles. It was during this time
that Joe Hahn joined them, bringing in his DJ skills,
along with Rob Bourdon – the band's drummer –
and bassist Dave 'Phoenix' Farrell.
[ When we first started, we had no plan. We just loved music and wanted to create something of our own. We didn’t know how it would be received, but we knew we wanted to create something that reflected who we are ]
MIKE SHINODA:
and played in an improvised studio in Shinoda's bedroom, making their first
recordings.
recordings.
The guys
were called Xero
were called Xero
[ When we first started, we had no plan.
We just loved music and wanted to create something
of our own. We didn’t know how it would be received, but
we knew we wanted to create something
that reflected who we are ]
We just loved music and wanted to create something
of our own. We didn’t know how it would be received, but
we knew we wanted to create something
that reflected who we are ]
MIKE SHINODA:
[ когда мы только начинали, у нас не было никакого плана. Мы просто любили музыку и хотели делать что-то своё. мы не знали, как это будет воспринято, но знали, что хотим создавать то,
что отражает нас самих ]
что отражает нас самих ]
и играли
в импровизированной студии в спальне Шиноды и делали первые записи.
в импровизированной студии в спальне Шиноды и делали первые записи.
Ребята назывались Xero
but one day Chester
showed up.
showed up.
The work was progressing
actively, the guys were
recording demos and sending
them everywhere they could.
Many labels refused to listen,
but one day Chester showed up.
actively, the guys were
recording demos and sending
them everywhere they could.
Many labels refused to listen,
but one day Chester showed up.
The work was progressing actively, the guys were recording demos and sending them everywhere they could.
Many labels refused to listen
Many labels refused to listen
[ When we first started, we had no plan. We just loved music and wanted to create something of our own. We didn’t know how it would be received, but we knew we wanted to create something that reflected who we are ]
MIKE SHINODA:
майк шинода:
Mike Shinoda – the future
MC of the band – grew up
on rap and hip-hop,
MC of the band – grew up
on rap and hip-hop,
felt lonely
at
home.
CHESTER BENNINGTON
During those years, Chester found solace in music. Listening to Depeche Mode, Stone Temple Pilots, and Nirvana, he dreamed of one day being able to express his feelings through songs
as well. Singing became
as well. Singing became
his
literal
refuge.
Singing was his way of freeing
himself from pain, of being
true to himself.
true to himself.
that he found hard to cope, struggles
with depression
and addiction—these were things
with depression
and addiction—these were things
he rarely spoke about at first,
but they were always
a part of him.
but they were always
a part of him.
CHESTER
BENNINGTON
BENNINGTON
felt lonely
at home.
Chester grew up in Arizona,
and music was always his way of expressing himself. His childhood wasn’t easy:
and music was always his way of expressing himself. His childhood wasn’t easy:
Chester grew up in Arizona, and music was
always his way of expressing himself. His childhood wasn’t easy: he was teased
at school and often
always his way of expressing himself. His childhood wasn’t easy: he was teased
at school and often
Singing became
During those years, Chester found
solace in music. Listening to Depeche
Mode, Stone Temple Pilots,
solace in music. Listening to Depeche
Mode, Stone Temple Pilots,
and Nirvana, he dreamed of one day being able to express his feelings through songs as well.
В те годы Честер нашёл утешение
в музыке. Слушая Depeche Mode, Stone Temple Pilots, Nirvana, он мечтал о том, что однажды тоже сможет передавать свои чувства через песни. Пение
в музыке. Слушая Depeche Mode, Stone Temple Pilots, Nirvana, он мечтал о том, что однажды тоже сможет передавать свои чувства через песни. Пение
his literal
refuge.
refuge.
с внутренними
борьба
демонами,
с которыми ему было тяжело
справиться, борьба
с депрессией
и зависимостями — это было тем,
о чём он редко говорил
вначале,
вначале,
но это всегда было
частью его.
частью его.
Его жизнь
не была идеальной. Постоянная
не была идеальной. Постоянная
battle with inner demons,
that he found hard
to cope, struggles with depression
and addiction—these were things
he rarely spoke
about at first,
about at first,
but they were always
a part of him.
a part of him.
His life
was far from perfect. A constant
was far from perfect. A constant
he was teased
at school and often
at school and often
His life
was far from perfect.
A constant battle with inner demons
was far from perfect.
A constant battle with inner demons
demons
His life
was far from perfect.
A constant battle with inner
was far from perfect.
A constant battle with inner
his
literal
That day,
Chester was celebrating his birthday,
but he still went to the studio
to lay down his vocals
on the track
to lay down his vocals
on the track
send it back to the guys.
They invited him to an audition
They invited him to an audition
in Los Angeles.
and
The guys were looking for a vocalist
who could bring something new.
And Chester was that person.
who could bring something new.
And Chester was that person.
lOS ANGELES, 1999
As mentioned earlier,
the band was originally called
the band was originally called
Xero,
Chester suggested
When they decided to change the name,
(the same name as first future album
of Linkin Park).
of Linkin Park).
then Hybrid Theory
named after a park
in Santa Monica.
Lincoln Park —
The name Linkin Park came about due to a restriction
on the domain name lincolnpark.com,
which was too expensive.
So, the guys altered the spelling to Linkin Park,
on the domain name lincolnpark.com,
which was too expensive.
So, the guys altered the spelling to Linkin Park,
and it became their final choice.
The name represents something
unique,
one-of-a-kind,
just like their music.
Legendary Reunion:
How It All Began
The reunion with Linkin Park happened
in the late '90s.
in the late '90s.
Bennington lived, a guy who had
started making music at the age of 14,
started making music at the age of 14,
It led them nearly 500 kilometers
from there — to Arizona. That’s where Chester Bennington lived, a guy who
had started making music
from there — to Arizona. That’s where Chester Bennington lived, a guy who
had started making music
he was already performing
with his first band
in his hometown
with his first band
in his hometown
of Phoenix.
and by 15,
at the age of 14,
Mike Shinoda and Brad Delson learned
about Chester through mutual friends
sent him their demos.
about Chester through mutual friends
sent him their demos.
Bennington
had never heard anything like it before
and didn't know what to do with the material. It was
a completely new mix
based
based
on hip-hop.
Legendary Reunion:
How It All Began
The reunion with Linkin Park happened
in the late '90s.
in the late '90s.
The search
for a frontman began.
for a frontman began.
with his first band
in his hometown
of Phoenix.
in his hometown
of Phoenix.
with his first band
in his hometown
of Phoenix.
in his hometown
of Phoenix.
and by 15,
learned about Chester through
mutual friends
mutual friends
and sent him their
demos.
demos.
Bennington had
never heard
anything like it before
and didn't know
what to do
with the material.
never heard
anything like it before
and didn't know
what to do
with the material.
It was
a completely new mix
on hip-hop.
based
Mike Shinoda
and Brad Delson
and Brad Delson
That day,
Chester was celebrating his birthday,
Chester was celebrating his birthday,
but he still went to the studio
to lay down his vocals
on the track
to lay down his vocals
on the track
They invited him to an audition
in Los Angeles.
Парни искали вокалиста, который мог бы принести что-то новое.
И Честер был им.
И Честер был им.
and send it back to the guys.
As mentioned earlier,
the band was originally called
the band was originally called
Xero,
Chester suggested
When they decided to change the name,
(he same name as first future album
of Linkin Park).
of Linkin Park).
then Hybrid Theory
named after a park
in Santa Monica.
in Santa Monica.
Lincoln Park —
So, the guys altered
the spelling to Linkin Park,
and it became their final choice.
the spelling to Linkin Park,
and it became their final choice.
и это стало их финальным
выбором.
выбором.
The name Linkin Park
came about due to a restriction
on the domain name lincolnpark.com,
which was too expensive
on the domain name lincolnpark.com,
which was too expensive
The name represents something
one-of-a-kind, just like their music.
Название говорит
о чем-то
о чем-то
The search
for a frontman began.
for a frontman began.
unique,
he was already performing
It led them nearly 500 kilometers
from there — to Arizona.
That’s where Chester
from there — to Arizona.
That’s where Chester
01/ papercut
02/ one step closer
03/ with you
04/ points ofauthority
05/ crawling
06/ by myself
07/ in the end
08/ a place for my head
09/ forgotten
10/ cure for the itch
11/ pushing me away
02/ one step closer
03/ with you
04/ points ofauthority
05/ crawling
06/ by myself
07/ in the end
08/ a place for my head
09/ forgotten
10/ cure for the itch
11/ pushing me away
Chester screamed as if his soul was tearing apart, while Mike added his rhymes, creating a unique sound that became an anthem
for an entire
generation.
Songs like Crawling and
In the End touched on themes
In the End touched on themes
of struggle and vulnerability,
resonating
with millions.
with millions.
First Breakthrough:
"Hybrid Theory"
The success of Hybrid Theory
was unexpected or them. The band, which had previously played in small clubs,
was unexpected or them. The band, which had previously played in small clubs,
their songs were playing on the radio,
and their videos were spinning on MTV.
In the End — a track they never
even considered releasing
became one of the most popular songs
of that time. Hearing thousands
of people sing it at their concerts was
simply incredible.
of that time. Hearing thousands
of people sing it at their concerts was
simply incredible.
as a single —
and now
that changed everything.
The debut single, One Step Closer, brought them their first success. This aggressive sound, the combination
of rock and rap,
and the overwhelming
wave of emotion.
and the overwhelming
wave of emotion.
sent demo recordings
when Linkin Park
However,
Many labels
couldn’t understand
such an unusual
mix of genres.
mix of genres.
But Warner Bros. Records
gave them a chance,
and in the end,
gave them a chance,
and in the end,
the album
became
a massive hit.
a massive hit.
of their debut album,
most record labels rejected them.
most record labels rejected them.
how to promote
"Hybrid Theory" — was the album
[IN THE END, LINKIN PARK]
Chester screamed
as if his soul was tearing apart,
while Mike added his rhymes, creating a unique sound that became an anthem
as if his soul was tearing apart,
while Mike added his rhymes, creating a unique sound that became an anthem
for an entire
generation.
Песни вроде "Crawling"
и "In the End" затрагивали темы
и "In the End" затрагивали темы
борьбы и уязвимости,
и они находили
отклик
у миллионов.
rock and rap, and
the overwhelming wave
of emotion.
the overwhelming wave
of emotion.
"Hybrid Theory" — was the album
that changed everything. The debut single, One Step Closer, brought
them their first success. This aggressive sound, the combination of
that changed everything. The debut single, One Step Closer, brought
them their first success. This aggressive sound, the combination of
First Breakthrough:
"Hybrid Theory"
01/ papercut
02/ one step closer
03/ with you
04/ points ofauthority
05/ crawling
06/ by myself
07/ in the end
08/ a place for my head
09/ forgotten
10/ cure for the itch
11/ pushing me away
02/ one step closer
03/ with you
04/ points ofauthority
05/ crawling
06/ by myself
07/ in the end
08/ a place for my head
09/ forgotten
10/ cure for the itch
11/ pushing me away
The success of Hybrid Theory was unexpected for them.
The band, which had previously played in small clubs,
The band, which had previously played in small clubs,
their songs
were playing on the radio,
were playing on the radio,
and their videos were spinning on MTV.
In the End — a track
they never even considered releasing as a single — became one of the most popular songs of that time.
and now
Hearing thousands of people
sing it at their concerts
was simply incredible.
sing it at their concerts
was simply incredible.
[IN THE END, LINKIN PARK]
was one of those, and it was
with this album that they embarked on their first
world tour. Their concerts were real celebrations.
Everyone danced, sang, and simply enjoyed
world tour. Their concerts were real celebrations.
Everyone danced, sang, and simply enjoyed
I'm tired of being what you want me to be Feeling so faithless lost under the surface 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 I've become so tired so much more aware I'm 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 I've become so tired so much more aware I'm 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 I've become so tired so much more aware I'm 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 ther (I'm tired of being what you want me to be) I'm tired of being what you want me to be Feeling so faithless lost under the surface 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 I've become so tired so much more aware I'm 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 I've become so tired so much more aware I'm 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 I've become so tired so much more aware I'm 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 ther (I'm tired of being what you want me to be) I'm tired of being what you want me to be Feeling so faithless lost under the surface 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 I've become so tired so much more aware I'm 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 I've become so tired so much more aware I'm 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 I've become so tired so much more aware I'm 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 ther (I'm tired of being what you want me to be)I'm tired of being what you want me to be Feeling so faithless lost under the surface 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 I've become so tired so much more aware I'm 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 I've become so tired so much more aware I'm 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 I've become so tired so much more aware I'm 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 ther (I'm tired of being what you want me to be)I'm tired of being what you want me to be Feeling so faithless lost under the surface 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 I've become so tired so much more aware I'm 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 I'm tired of being what you want me to be Feeling so faithless lost under the surface 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 I've become so tired so much more aware I'm 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 I've become so tired so much t
being in the moment with them.
It wasn’t
just music —
just music —
it was a feeling
of unity.
of unity.
With each album,
they created true masterpieces.
they created true masterpieces.
"Meteora"
was one of those, and it was with this album that they embarked on their
first world tour. Their concerts
were real celebrations.
Everyone danced, sang, and simply enjoyed being in the moment
with them.
first world tour. Their concerts
were real celebrations.
Everyone danced, sang, and simply enjoyed being in the moment
with them.
тем, что находились вместе с ними
It wasn’t just music —
it was
a feeling of unity.
a feeling of unity.
в этом
моменте.
моменте.
Их концерты были настоящими праздниками. Все танцевали, пели и просто наслаждались
With each album,
they created true masterpieces.
they created true masterpieces.
I'm tired of being what you want me to be Feeling so faithless lost under the surface 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 I've become so tired so much more aware I'm 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 I've become so tired so much more aware I'm 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 I've become so tired so much more aware I'm 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 ther (I'm tired of being what you want me to be) I'm tired of being what you want me to be Feeling so faithless lost under the surface 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 I've become so tired so much more aware I'm 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 I've become so tired so much more aware I'm 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 I've become so tired so much more aware I'm 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 ther (I'm tired of being what you want me to be) I'm tired of being what you want me to be Feeling so faithless lost under the surface 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 I've become so tired so much more aware I'm 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 I've become so tired so much more aware I'm 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 I've become so tired so much more aware I'm 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 ther (I'm tired of being what you want me to be)I'm tired of being what you want me to be Feeling so faithless lost under the surface 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 I've become so tired so much more aware I'm 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 I've become so tired so much more aware I'm 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 I've become so tired so much more aware I'm 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 ther (I'm tired of being what you want me to be)I'm tired of being what you want me to be Feeling so faithless lost under the surface 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 I've become so tired so much more aware I'm 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 I'm tired of being what you want me to be Feeling so faithless lost under the surface 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 I've become so tired so much more aware I'm 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 I've become so tired so much t
ALL I WANT
TO DO
IS BE MORE
LIKE ME
AND BE LESS
LIKE YOU
TO DO
IS BE MORE
LIKE ME
AND BE LESS
LIKE YOU
I'm tired of being what you want me to be Feeling so faithless lost under the surface 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 I've become so tired so much more aware I'm 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 I've become so tired so much more aware I'm 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 I've become so tired so much more aware I'm 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 ther (I'm tired of being what you want me to be) I'm tired of being what you want me to be Feeling so faithless lost under the surface 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 I've become so tired so much more aware I'm 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 I've become so tired so much more aware I'm 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 I've become so tired so much more aware I'm 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 ther (I'm tired of being what you want me to be) I'm tired of being what you want me to be Feeling so faithless lost under the surface 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 I've become so tired so much more aware I'm 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 I've become so tired so much more aware I'm 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 I've become so tired so much more aware I'm 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 ther (I'm tired of being what you want me to be)I'm tired of being what you want me to be Feeling so faithless lost under the surface 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 I've become so tired so much more aware I'm 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 I've become so tired so much more aware I'm 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 I've become so tired so much more aware I'm 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 ther (I'm tired of being what you want me to be)I'm tired of being what you want me to be Feeling so faithless lost under the surface 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 I've become so tired so much more aware I'm 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 I'm tired of being what you want me to be Feeling so faithless lost under the surface 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 I've become so tired so much more aware I'm 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 I've become so tired so much t
ALL I WANT
TO DO
IS BE MORE
LIKE ME
AND BE LESS
LIKE YOU
TO DO
IS BE MORE
LIKE ME
AND BE LESS
LIKE YOU
ALL I WANT
TO DO
IS BE MORE
LIKE ME
AND BE LESS
LIKE YOU
TO DO
IS BE MORE
LIKE ME
AND BE LESS
LIKE YOU
"Meteora"
Transformation
and Experiments
and Experiments
on their laurels.
парни решили попробовать
They had always been a band that wasn’t afraid
to experiment.
They didn’t want to rest
MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT
2006-2017 years
But they didn’t wan
to stay in one style.
to stay in one style.
created a recognizable sound that influenced many
many bands that came later. They became
one of the most
significant groups
to popularize this style
in the early
2000s.
one of the most
significant groups
to popularize this style
in the early
2000s.
Their unique blend of rap,
rock, electronics, and powerful
guitar riffs
rock, electronics, and powerful
guitar riffs
First,
there was nu-metal.
there was nu-metal.
exploring different directions.
They were constantly
searching for new sounds,
searching for new sounds,
MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT
Transformation
and Experiments
and Experiments
After the success of Hybrid Theory
and Meteora, the guys decided
to try something new.
and Meteora, the guys decided
to try something new.
They had always been
a band that wasn’t afraid
to experiment.
a band that wasn’t afraid
to experiment.
They didn’t want to rest
on their laurels.
on their laurels.
But they didn’t want
to stay in one style.
to stay in one style.
created a recognizable sound that influenced many bands
that came later.
that came later.
They became
one of the most
significant groups
to popularize this style
in the early
2000s.
one of the most
significant groups
to popularize this style
in the early
2000s.
Their unique blend of rap,
rock, electronics, and
powerful guitar riffs
rock, electronics, and
powerful guitar riffs
First,
there was
nu-metal.
there was
nu-metal.
They were constantly searching for new sounds, exploring different directions.
After the success of Hybrid Theory
and Meteora, the guys
decided to try something new.
and Meteora, the guys
decided to try something new.
explored
the softer sides
of his voice.
It was about
the softer sides
of his voice.
It was about
Later,
on the album
Minutes to Midnight, Chester
on the album
Minutes to Midnight, Chester
expressing emotions
not only through screaming
but also through
melody.
not only through screaming
but also through
melody.
A thousand
suns
Честер
Chester explored the softer
sides of his voice.
sides of his voice.
своего голоса.
Later,
on the album
Minutes to Midnight,
on the album
Minutes to Midnight,
It was about expressing emotions not only through screaming but also through melody.
как выразить эмоции
не только через крик,
но и через
мелодию.
не только через крик,
но и через
мелодию.
Linkin Park
began to explore
more melodic aspects
began to explore
more melodic aspects
Linkin Park
incorporating political
and social themes.
and social themes.
of their music,
стороны
более мелодичные
Knowing
that some of their fans
might not understand
them,
that some of their fans
might not understand
them,
они выбрали
быть честными
перед
быть честными
перед
they chose
to be honest
with themselves.
to be honest
with themselves.
began to explore more
melodic aspects of their music
melodic aspects of their music
Linkin Park
incorporating political
and social themes.
and social themes.
Knowing
that some of their fans might not understand
them, they chose
that some of their fans might not understand
them, they chose
to be honest
with themselves.
with themselves.
A thousand
suns
A thousand
suns
they returned to their roots, but at the same time, they brought something new and relevant
to the table.
to the table.
And they did, hoping to awaken thoughts in people, to make them reflect on themselves and the world
around
them.
around
them.
but they had the confidence that they needed to follow
As it turned out, many fans didn’t
immediately accept it,
immediately accept it,
It was a concept album,
centered around fears
and hopes for the future.
centered around fears
and hopes for the future.
They knew
they were doing something
completely new.
they were doing something
completely new.
An album that sounded
like an electronic experiment
about the future
of humanity.
like an electronic experiment
about the future
of humanity.
Next came
A Thousand Suns.
A Thousand Suns.
And then
Then came Living Things
and The Hunting Party.
With each new work,
and The Hunting Party.
With each new work,
Then came the album One More Light.
their own path.
An album that sounded
like an electronic experiment
about the future
of humanity.
like an electronic experiment
about the future
of humanity.
Next came
A Thousand Suns.
A Thousand Suns.
что они должны идти
And they did, hoping to awaken thoughts in people, to make them
reflect on themselves
reflect on themselves
задуматься о себе
and the world around them.
but they had the confidence that they needed to follow
their own path.
their own path.
что многие фанаты
не сразу приняли его,
не сразу приняли его,
As it turned out,
many fans didn’t immediately accept it,
many fans didn’t immediately accept it,
It was a concept album, centered
around fears and hopes for the future.
around fears and hopes for the future.
They knew
they were doing
something completely
new.
they were doing
something completely
new.
they returned to their roots,
but at the same time, they brought something new and relevant
to the table.
but at the same time, they brought something new and relevant
to the table.
актуальное.
Then came Living Things
and The Hunting Party.
With each new work,
and The Hunting Party.
With each new work,
And then
Then came the album
One More Light.
One More Light.
around
them.
them.
And they did, hoping
to awaken thoughts in people, to make them reflect on themselves and the world
to awaken thoughts in people, to make them reflect on themselves and the world
Chester passed away.
Chester passed away.
tragedy.
and when Chester left,
it was a true
it was a true
His death was
ruled a suicide
by hanging.
ruled a suicide
by hanging.
On July 20, 2017,
Chester Bennington
was found dead in his home
in Palos Verdes Estates,
California.
Chester Bennington
was found dead in his home
in Palos Verdes Estates,
California.
The album One More Light
became, in a way,
a farewell
became, in a way,
a farewell
это была настоящая
it was a true
tragedy.
tragedy.
The album One More Light
became, in a way,
a farewell and when Chester left,
became, in a way,
a farewell and when Chester left,
Everyone felt
the void
the void
he left behind.
He was not just
the frontman —
He was not just
the frontman —
he was the voice for many.
Struggle
with Demons
with Demons
«There's something
inside me that pulls
beneath the surface
Consuming, confusing
inside me that pulls
beneath the surface
Consuming, confusing
This lack
of self control I fear
of self control I fear
Controlling
I can't seem
To find myself again
My walls are closing in
I can't seem
To find myself again
My walls are closing in
(Without a sense of confidence,
I'm convinced)
(That there's just too much
pressure to take)
I'm convinced)
(That there's just too much
pressure to take)
I've felt this way before
So insecure
[Crawling, Linkin Park]
is never ending
Crawling in my skin
These wounds,
they will not heal
Fear is how I fall
Confusing
what is real».
These wounds,
they will not heal
Fear is how I fall
Confusing
what is real».
Everyone felt
the void
the void
he left behind.
He was not just the frontman —
He was not just the frontman —
he was the voice
for many.
for many.
Struggle
with Demons
with Demons
Контроль…Кажется,
я вновь
Не могу прийти в себя.
Стены сближаются…
я вновь
Не могу прийти в себя.
Стены сближаются…
(Without a sense
of confidence, I'm convinced)
(That there's just too much
pressure to take)
of confidence, I'm convinced)
(That there's just too much
pressure to take)
I've felt this way before
подобное прежде,
So insecure
[Crawling, Linkin Park]
I fear is never ending
Controlling
I can't seem
To find myself again
My walls are closing in
Controlling
I can't seem
To find myself again
My walls are closing in
Crawling in my skin
These wounds,
they will not heal
These wounds,
they will not heal
Fear is how I fall
Confusing what is real».
Confusing what is real».
[Crawling, Linkin Park]
«There's something
inside me
that pulls beneath
the surface
Consuming, confusing
This lack of self control
inside me
that pulls beneath
the surface
Consuming, confusing
This lack of self control
This lack
of self control I fear
of self control I fear
«There's something
inside me that pulls
beneath the surface
Consuming, confusing
inside me that pulls
beneath the surface
Consuming, confusing
Being
Chester Bennington wasn’t always easy.
Chester Bennington wasn’t always easy.
His struggle with depression lasted throughout the years.
With the support
of his friends in the band, his family, and his fans,
With the support
of his friends in the band, his family, and his fans,
оhe lived with the darkness
inside him that proved to be
inside him that proved to be
them.
too strong.
As a child,
he was naturally quiet.
he was naturally quiet.
His parents divorced,
and he stayed with his father,
who was often
absent due to work.
and he stayed with his father,
who was often
absent due to work.
The cause of Chester's
ongoing depression
was the abuse he endured
from an older friend over several years.
ongoing depression
was the abuse he endured
from an older friend over several years.
At school,
he was also mocked and beaten
he was also mocked and beaten
and had completely shattered
his self-esteem.
his self-esteem.
honest, and
sincere.
He sang about pain
and loneliness because he knew what it felt like. He knew
and loneliness because he knew what it felt like. He knew
that many people were going through the same thing and hoped that his words would help
Chester was always
very candid in interviews,
admitting that the abuse from his
childhood continued to haunt him
very candid in interviews,
admitting that the abuse from his
childhood continued to haunt him
Music became his
way of coping with that pain,
which is why his songs
always felt so raw,
way of coping with that pain,
which is why his songs
always felt so raw,
Being
Chester Bennington
wasn’t always easy.
Chester Bennington
wasn’t always easy.
His struggle
with depression
asted throughout the years.
With the support
of his friends in the band,
his family, and his fans,
with depression
asted throughout the years.
With the support
of his friends in the band,
his family, and his fans,
все эти годы.
he lived with the darkness
inside him that proved
inside him that proved
He sang about pain
and loneliness because
he knew what it felt like.
He knew that many people
were going through the same
thing and hoped
that his words would help
and loneliness because
he knew what it felt like.
He knew that many people
were going through the same
thing and hoped
that his words would help
them.
to be
too strong.
too strong.
о боли и одиночестве,
потому что знал,
как это чувствуется,
знал,
потому что знал,
как это чувствуется,
знал,
что многие люди тоже проходят
через это, и надеялся,
что его слова
помогут
через это, и надеялся,
что его слова
помогут
As a child,
he was naturally quiet.
he was naturally quiet.
His parents divorced,
and he stayed with his father,
who was often absent
due to work. At school,
he was also mocked and beaten
and he stayed with his father,
who was often absent
due to work. At school,
he was also mocked and beaten
The cause of Chester's ongoing depression
was the abuse he endured from an older friend
over several years.
was the abuse he endured from an older friend
over several years.
because of his skinny build and poor eyesight. At the age of 11, he began using alcohol and drugs.
According to him,
they gave him a sense of confidence.
they gave him a sense of confidence.
Chester was always very candid
in interviews, admitting that the abuse
from his childhood continued to haunt him
in interviews, admitting that the abuse
from his childhood continued to haunt him
honest,
and sincere.
and sincere.
and had completely shattered
his self-esteem.
his self-esteem.
Music became his
way of coping with that pain,
which is why his songs
always felt so raw,
way of coping with that pain,
which is why his songs
always felt so raw,
gave him
a sense of confidence.
a sense of confidence.
because of his skinny build
and poor eyesight. At the age of 11,
he began using alcohol and drugs. According to him, they gave him
a sense of confidence.
and poor eyesight. At the age of 11,
he began using alcohol and drugs. According to him, they gave him
a sense of confidence.
because of his skinny build
and poor eyesight. At the age of 11,
he began using alcohol and drugs. According to him, they gave him
a sense of confidence.
and poor eyesight. At the age of 11,
he began using alcohol and drugs. According to him, they gave him
a sense of confidence.
because of his skinny build
and poor eyesight. At the age
of 11,
he began using alcohol and drugs. According to him, they
and poor eyesight. At the age
of 11,
he began using alcohol and drugs. According to him, they
Chester was always
very candid in interviews,
admitting that the abuse
from his childhood continued
to haunt him
very candid in interviews,
admitting that the abuse
from his childhood continued
to haunt him
and had completely shattered his self-esteem.
Leave a Mark
When you look at what they achieved, you can see
that their music
that their music
They experienced success,
loss, experiments,
and criticism,
but they always
loss, experiments,
and criticism,
but they always
stayed
true to themselves.
true to themselves.
They literally
told the world,
"You are not alone.
I feel this too."
told the world,
"You are not alone.
I feel this too."
Linkin Park
were always more
than just a band.
were always more
than just a band.
truly changed people's lives.
Leave a Mark
When you look at what
they achieved,
they achieved,
you can see that their music truly
They experienced success, loss,
experiments, and criticism,
but they always stayed
true to themselves.
experiments, and criticism,
but they always stayed
true to themselves.
оставались
верны
себе.
верны
себе.
They literally told the world,
"You are not alone.
I feel this too."
"You are not alone.
I feel this too."
Linkin Park
were always more
than just a band.
were always more
than just a band.
"Ты не одинок. Я тоже чувствую это"
changed people's lives.
When you look
at what they achieved, you can see
that their music
at what they achieved, you can see
that their music
что их музыка
то видишь,
They experienced success, loss, experiments, and criticism, but they always stayed true to themselves.
truly changed people's lives.
After all
but the old Linkin Park will forever remain
in our hearts.
in our hearts.
It was a journey
where they met their friends
where they met their friends
and created something that changed the lives of others. Their music helps people, and perhaps this is the magic of
Linkin Park —
they were never alone because they were always
with you.
Now, the guys continue
to write music and work
on their projects,
to write music and work
on their projects,
Linkin Park —
is not just a band,
it's a feeling
it's a feeling
that stays with you for a long time,
especially if you've ever gone through
tough times yourself.
especially if you've ever gone through
tough times yourself.
Their music remains that place many return to,
to find comfort,
to find comfort,
to remember that they are not alone, and
to feel understood.
after all
It was a journey
where they met their friends
where they met their friends
Их музыка
помогает людям,
и в этом,
пожалуй,
заключается магия
помогает людям,
и в этом,
пожалуй,
заключается магия
Linkin Park —
they were never alone
because they were always
with you.
because they were always
with you.
and created something
that changed the lives of others. Their music helps people,
and perhaps this is the magic of
that changed the lives of others. Their music helps people,
and perhaps this is the magic of
Now, the guys continue
to write music and work on their projects, but the old Linkin Park
will forever remain in our hearts.
to write music and work on their projects, but the old Linkin Park
will forever remain in our hearts.
Linkin Park —
is not just a band,
it's a feeling,
it's a feeling,
that stays with you for a long time,
especially if you've ever gone through
tough times yourself.
especially if you've ever gone through
tough times yourself.
Their music remains
that place many return to,
to find comfort,
that place many return to,
to find comfort,
to remember
that they are not alone,
and
that they are not alone,
and
to feel understood.
the longread was created by
a non-profit project created within
the framework of mentoring by
the framework of mentoring by
Anna hodarkovskaya
MIKE SHINODA
CHESTER BENNINGTON
ROB BOURDON
DAVE FARRELL
brad delson
joe hahn
with love
and gratitude
to the band
DAria beletskaia
This text is a reworking and generalization of information
about the history of the band Linkin Park and its members,
based on widely available information from open sources
uch as biographies of the members, articles, interviews,
and materials about the music industry, including:
https://wsem.ru/publications/istoria_linkin_park_1358/ https://salvemusic.com.ua/linkin-park-biografiya-gruppy/ https://www.grunge.com/1395292/tragic-details-chester-bennington-autopsy-report/ https://communications.catholic.edu/in-the-media/2017/07/chester-benningtons-death-puts-spotlight-on-suicide-and-mental-health.html
https://www.encyclopedia.com/people/literature-and-arts/music-popular-and-jazz-biographies/linkin-park
https://md-gazeta.ru/kultura/25152
Photos:
https://www.pinterest.com/
about the history of the band Linkin Park and its members,
based on widely available information from open sources
uch as biographies of the members, articles, interviews,
and materials about the music industry, including:
https://wsem.ru/publications/istoria_linkin_park_1358/ https://salvemusic.com.ua/linkin-park-biografiya-gruppy/ https://www.grunge.com/1395292/tragic-details-chester-bennington-autopsy-report/ https://communications.catholic.edu/in-the-media/2017/07/chester-benningtons-death-puts-spotlight-on-suicide-and-mental-health.html
https://www.encyclopedia.com/people/literature-and-arts/music-popular-and-jazz-biographies/linkin-park
https://md-gazeta.ru/kultura/25152
Photos:
https://www.pinterest.com/
