Chat with Linkin Park's Mike - 22nd November 2004

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[@mikeLP] hi
[@raTed] i love you mike !
[@Slice] hey guys .. Mike is here.
[@mikeLP] oh boy
[@Foenix] Jason wants your babies, Mike...
[@Hannah] Ok start time and hush ops ;)
[@raTed] welcome to chat mikle
[@VanWilder] Heya Mike
[@michie131] PLEASE KEEP EVERYTHING APPROPRIATE
[@Toria] Jason = raTed by the way
[@Slice] MikeLP = Mike Shinoda
[@michie131] okay let's start this
[@Hannah] ok
[@michie131] Hannah, voice number 1 and 2
[@mikeLP] i have an old version of snak, so sorry for all delays
[+NandyLPU] Hey Mike, im from brazil... so, my question is: are u planning to have a project (like Collision Course) with any brazilian? btw did you guys liked brazil??
[@mikeLP] first question: free time...i usually work on music in my studio, paint, play xbox, go to the park with my wife and dog.
[@mikeLP] 2nd ?
[@Hannah] Remember have them ready !
[@mikeLP] brazil person--we loved brazil, although we didn't get much of a chance to look around. the beaches were amazing, though.
[@mikeLP] everyone is timing out, as usual
[@Foenix] I didn't do it...
[@VanWilder] Wh happened to the limit
[@mikeLP] this happens every time
[@raTed] it should calm a bit soon mike
[@raTed] sorry about this
[@michie131] Hey guys...we are still going on with voicing so please look out for your VOICE
[@mikeLP] we can wait a minute for things to calm down...
[@raTed] good call
[@raTed] hannah
[+PK] Hi Mike not related to CC - can you pat your head and rub your stomach at the same time? Oh and you = supa hot!! [/teenie] :-P
[@Hannah] hmmm
[@raTed] give mike a minute to answer these few qustions
[@raTed] while the chat spazzes out
[@VanWilder] Maybe they can't look out for their voice cause they're the ones getting timed out
[@mikeLP] hmm. there's so much going on, i may have missed the question. was there one pending, or are we waiting for things to mellow out?
[@mikeLP] ha. that's the question. the answer is yes.
[@michie131] and make sure they are related to Collision Course!
[@Hannah] k
[@michie131] Hey guys...i know it's a bit confusing right now but try to focus so you can see if you are being voiced
[+acynthia] As you're getting more into producing (like with Collision Course) do you think you'll produce more of LP's albums, instead of going to other producers, like Don Gilmore? And do you think producing your own albums will give you more freedom creatively?
[@mikeLP] HEY LISTEN: please stop PMing me, you guys are missing your turns to ask a question. I'm only going to answer things here in the main forum
[@mikeLP] STOP SENDING ME PERSONAL MESSAGES POR FAVOR
[@Hannah] Mike tell jason or vanwilder who is PMing you.
[@Hannah] Kyle jason kill them off if they do
[+Bia_BR] Hi Mike my name is Bianca,i´ m from Brazil i´ m a big fan of LP.How was to record with Jay-Z?
[@VanWilder] Yes maam
[@mikeLP] the project with Jay-Z (Collision Course) was great. we had a lot of fun, and i know you can see and hear it on the CD/DVD
[@mikeLP] it's the most fun LP album to date, for sure
[+bruhh] What's up.. My name is Bruna and I want to know how can we have any contact with you about the art stuff 'cause we draw like your style and we want to participate. Please join www.fotolog.net/missguela and if you liked the drawing please make contact. Do you agree?
[+Chris] Mike, why is it that in a LPU chat you said that LP have no future plans of touring canada? And also, why is it that when you guys do a "North American" tour, you only tour USA and one maybe two canadian cities at max? I can name off atleast 6 or 7 that you'd be able to play in.
[@mikeLP] thanks.
[+CLaRiS_Lo] Hey Mike, i'm from Singapore, is there anything out of the ordinary in Collision Course that redefines LP?
[@mikeLP] bruhh--we're all set on our art stuff, but keep up the hard work. thanks
[+hitnRun] hey mike hows it going?... Its suzie here with a shout out from me and the rest of the lpst, the songs that I've heard off collision course so far are off the hook....So was the work between you and jayz something you've always wanted to do? I'm a gamer so I had to ask, what do you think of Halo2 and have u been gettin time to play it? thanks for everythin, tc n peace
[@mikeLP] chris - that's not true. we have no plans immediately, meaning in the next few months. we also have no plans of touring ANYWHERE in the next few months. we're at home working on other things--we have a book coming out in the beginning of December called FROM THE INSIDE. it's a photo book that shows a lot of the things that have gone on with us during the Meteora album cycle. very personal book.
[+Janice] hi mike,i'm janice here from malaysia...my question is:y didnt u choose eminem or any other rapper for the collision course album?btw...pls come to malaysia during the next tour!u guys rock
[+h00ba] hey mike whats up? how was working with Jay-z different than working with any other artist you have collaborated with before? also do you like The O.C.? thanks for everything <3 ya Erin from Toronto, Ontario, Canada haha ps I LOVE YOU TOR
[@mikeLP] CLaRiS_Lo - The whole collision course CD/DVD is very different for us. we're not making any money on it, really...it's just for fun, and to put something different out there for you guys.
[+Janneke] This is from punkerchick16 and myself: Mike, what's going on? I really enjoyed the LP/Jay-Z Mash up. It was very well done. Gold Stars for all you guys! Well anyway, Are you happy with what you have done, or would you go back and change anything?
[@mikeLP] hitnRun - I have been a fan of Jay's since day one. I quoted his "Brooklyn's Finest" on the first lines of "Nobody's Listening." -- and i'm killing fools on Halo 2!!!!
[@mikeLP] Janice - Jay chose us. MTV went to him with the basic idea, and he said he wanted to do it with LP. we took it from there and made it much more complicated (and interesting, i think!)--they wanted to do two songs live, that's it. we did a four-day experience with six songs, and a live show
[+Lexa] Hi Mike! I'm Stacey, I wanted to know if the Collision Course CD was hard to make? My friend Steph is having a school program tongiht and couldn't make it to chat and it would mean the world to her if you wished her luck. I also wanted to say hello for my cousin Ciara. Thanks for taking the time to come here. Have a great thanksgiving.
[@mikeLP] hOOba - Jay is a very different kind of artist--very professional and a lot of fun. he's hilarious...his laugh is so contagious. we were swapping stories about touring, and brad and i couldn't stop laughing, because Jay has come up though so much adversity and still has a great sense of humor about it
[@mikeLP] i don't watch the OC, but brad says it's good...
[+Liz] What was the best part in working with Jay-z ? And hey from Finland again. Came to see you guys this summer to PR and you were absolutely brilliant! I'm the girl who gave you the petition at the m & g (august 10th, on the behalf of lplab.net)
[@mikeLP] Janneke - thank you for the kind words. i liked it, as far as a mash-up goes. i guess i wouldn't change anything. as far as what i want to do differently, nothing; but it gave me a lot of ideas of how to do some new and different types of projects in the future. i'm working with a group called "Styles of Beyond" right now in the studio. they're friends of mine. I also just did a track for Chali 2na (of Jurassic 5); he;s
[+LPchicLP] Hello Mike, before I ask my question I want to say that Linkin Park rocks and for me you guyz will always be on top. Ok my question is are there any artists you guyz would really like to work with in the future??!!
[@mikeLP] Lexa - CC was hard to make. most people won't realize it, because it sounds like it all fits together naturally, but that's the point---to make it look easy. the transitions between parts, and the way the songs fit together--that was extremely hard to do.
[@mikeLP] good luck to steph
[+LProckS67] first of all I just want to say you guys are amazing and I love you and wondered how it was working with JZ and if we can expect another LP album anytime or a tour that includes atlanta lol? btw you guys have had such an impact on my life i love u guys ur music has helped me through a lot and how do you guys like Atlanta
[@mikeLP] Liz - jay is totally professional and unassuming. no ego in the studio with me. very creative.
[@mikeLP] thanks for coming to the M&G hope you enjoyed it
[+LpzGurl] Hey mike! My name is Ashley and i'm here with my best friend karolina we are dedicated lpu-ers and we love your music more than anything! Anyway my question is.. how did this whole project come about?
[@mikeLP] LPchicLP - thanks you for the nice things you said. i just did a remix for depeche mode that some people have heard. that's one group i admire a lot. as i mentioned, i am currently in the studio with some friends called styles of beyond...they're great to work with. they're a rap group, and we're doing some tracks together. this guy ryu is pretty brilliant--his lyrics are hilarious
[+Master-X] hi mike i work to myself and i want a playstation2 for only 1 game but my mom told me that i need to don't wate my money in that things ..what i have to do??
[@mikeLP] LProckS67 - thanks. The project with Jay is coming out on the 30 of this month, and we've got out book coming out rright after that...so we've been pretty busy. actually, as far as another LP album, it may take a while, but we're working on a lot of other things that you guys may see out soon. Joe is doing some commercials and video work, I'm in the studio, and the other guys are working hard on other Machine Shop Records s
[+Megadrive] Hi Mike my name is Megan Thanks for so much Great Music! My question is How long did it take to make the c.d? And I'm starting to Learn to play Guitar do you have any input on whats best to start out with? (and just wondering how ya liken Halo2 and do you get to play it as much as you would like to?)~Rock On~
[@mikeLP] Lpzgurl - as i mentioned earlier, MTV asked jay, and he called us...we started talking via email and text message, and i sent dirt off your shoulder / lying from you and numb / encore. they sounded almost identical to what you'll hear on the album.
[+mely_lp] hi mike! After hybrid theory you had remixed songs in reanimation, now after meteora you do collision course. why do you do different versions of your songs everytime? All france love you!!!
[@mikeLP] he loved them--his message back was "OH SH*T!"
[@mikeLP] Master-X - either save money up to buy it, or play at your friends' house (if they have one). personally, i would save up...but i'm a video game fanatic
[+moahan] i just wanna sya that u guys are doin a great job in the music industry.i love u guys and all the best.i missed ur concert in malaysia.anyway,will u guys come to ukraine in your next tour?
[@mikeLP] Megadrive - before we all got together, i worked on the music for 1-2 months. then we did 4 days: 1 studio, 2 rehearsal, and then the show at the roxy in hollywood. pretty fast for an album, but we made it work
[@mikeLP] good luck on your guitar playing...i love halo 2
[+Sawmteii] Hey Mike, How are you? This is Sawmteii from ""INDIA"" and my question is: "Is working with Jay-Z going to affect LP's next album musically?? and i also want to know if you guys have any plans about coming to India in the near future.... There are sooo many fans who would love to have you guys play here!!!!! You Guys are the GREATEST....."
[@mikeLP] mely_lp - hi. after we did reanimation, i knew i didn't want to repeat ourselves, so i wanted to find another way to re-work the songs that didn't involve traditional remixing. one criticism i heard about this project was that it was for the money--that's ridiculous, because with MTV, def jam, rocafella, machine shop, and warner brothers involved, there are too many hands in the pot to make any money. we're just doing it be
[+Ally] Hey Mike. If Collision Course was a person, and you saw him/her/it walking down the street sporting happy pants and a high silk hat, carrying a velvet briefcase, walking a dog named Henry, juggling eight fruits of various shapes, sizes and flavors, and singing, what would you do? Can't wait for Collision Course by the way, you guys have done great. =)
[@mikeLP] moahan - thanks. we'll see what happens on the next touring cycle...i don't know yet
[+jean13] Hey Mike.My name is Melissa.Did you ever want to work with Jay-Z before Collision Course?Can I have a Quote for my site?
[@mikeLP] Sawmteii - i don't think it will have a huge impact on our next record--our music is our music; we make what comes naturally to us, without trying to copy someone else's thing...but as far as being inspired by his style of working, i was definitely impressed with how comfortable he is in the vocal booth
[+ArielC] Hey Mike, I'm Ariel Cahen from Brazil. What do you think about the show you guys did in Brazil, did you guys like it? I got to hear 2 of the Collision Course songs and the whole recording process seemed to be so fast. How could you guys make such a great album so fast? Thanks for everything, Brazil loves you guys! Ill be a LP fan forever and ever!
[@mikeLP] Ally - what kind of dog? if it's small, like a chihuahua, i'd buy him an ice cream and a treat for his dog. if it's a big dog, like a doberman, i'd wait for him to stop juggling, shake his hand, and paint hiim from head to toe with gogurt drinkable yogurt.
[+CricaBR] Hey Mike, Good Night, I´ a brazilian fan! How was the feeling to do the show in São Paulo, Brazil, seeing all those people singing your songs? Brazil is waiting for you guys!!!! =*
[@mikeLP] jean13 - for sure. i've liked jay's music for a long time, and was looking for an opportunity to meet him. i wish i could come up with a quote for you on the spot...howabout someone else's quote: "the key to success is doing the ordinary things extrordinarily well." - john d rockafeller (i may be paraphrasing!)
[+raTedsGrl] meri asked me to ask this: "You obviously get a lot of pressure from all sorts of fans pretty much all the time. Most of them telling you to stick to rock music. And when you make things like Collision Course, aren't you sometimes accused of repeating yourself? is the next album going to be made how YOU want it to be made?"
[+raTedsGrl] (p.s. i'd kick your ass on halo 2. :p)
[@raTed] my bets on jessica
[@Foenix] Mine too...
[[@Hannah] If you havent asked a question PM raTed and to let him know.
[@mikeLP] ArielC - thanks, the show was great. The CC album did happen fast, but there was a lot of planning. i tried to get as much work done as possible before we all got together in the studio
[@mikeLP] thanks
[@mikeLP] CricaBR - the sao paulo show was amazing. the people are awesome there--very friendly
[@mikeLP] raTedsGrl / meri - CC IS how we wanted it to be done; so is every album. we only make music that we want to make...as they say, you can't make everyone happy. we know that. we just try to do what we think sounds good
[@mikeLP] NO CHANCE YOU WILL BEAT ME IN HALO 2
[@mikeLP] NONE
[@mikeLP] HAHA
[@Hannah] lmfao
[@Foenix] No, she'd beat you down...
[@Foenix] In Halo 2 and a real fight...
[@mikeLP] HAHAHAHA
[@VanWilder] lol
[+inFL00ent] whyis there a dot next to my name?
[@Hannah] -_-
[@Toria] you;re voiced ask a questiob...
[@Toria] omg
[@mikeLP] i want to have halo contests on the next tour. we haven't been able to arrange many, but when we do, they're fun.
[+inFL00ent] Is working with jay-z any fdifferent that any other expoericence3s
[@mikeLP] very different. he's a huge star...he would have every right to come in and be heavy-hended with his opinions. but he was open to ideas, and it was a very positive studio experience. the guy is fun.
[@mikeLP] you'll see on nov 30th...
[+alisa] Hey Mike! Hello from Russia! How are you doin? Well, my question is, would you like to record a mash single with some female singer and if yes, then who would you like to do it with? And also, please say hello to those who couldnt reach this chat today. :) Thanks!!
[@mikeLP] thanks guys
[@mikeLP] everyone who leaves can check the chat transcript later.
[@Hannah] I have to leave soooooooon =(
[@Toria] Mike, i'd just like it to be know, while ratedsgrl was kicking your ass at Halo 2 , i'd be kicking her ass ;-)
[@Foenix] It's halftime in my game...
[@mikeLP] alisa - russia...cool. i like a number of female vocalists, but very few female rappers. i guess eve and jean grey are good...i wish lauryn hill would make a new album
[@mikeLP] hi people
[@mikeLP] i want to tell you guys more about the book (from the inside)
[@michie131] tell us!
[@mikeLP] FTI is a compilation of photos and stories from all of the meteora touring cycle. unbeknownst to you, we had a photographer and writer out on the road with us for a good deal of the last few years
[@mikeLP] they documented many of the interesting things that went on...when we were sent photos, we wrote memories and stories on them--those are in there. handwritten notes from the band about what was going on
[@mikeLP] as you know, we like to keep out personal lives to ourselves, but i think this book is an exceeption we are comfortable with. it will be in most bookstores...it's best to preorder so you are sure to get a copy
[@mikeLP] there are pictures of us hanging out in the bus, photos from the studio and every video shoot
[@mikeLP] pics of phoenix kicking chester's ass in a towel fight
[@Foenix] Not sure I want to see that... :|
[@mikeLP] and tons of stories..remember, meteora was supposed to be the "sophomore jinx" album
[@mikeLP] there was a ton of pressure for us to do it right. this book shows what we did in support of the record
[@Hannah] If you just arrived please have yuor questions ready !
[@mikeLP] it's a "coffee table book" meaning a larger, full color book that feature big photos
[@mikeLP] FOR THOSE WHO JUST GOT HERE, PLEASE DO NOT PERSONAL MESSAGE ME, I WILL NOT RESPOND. no offense, but i can't do it for everyone, so i won't start
[@mikeLP] do we have any more questions?
[@VanWilder] go back to a hannah
[@mikeLP] i can only stay for a few minutes longer
[@Hannah] Ok thanks for staying with us mike.
[@Toria] twstdHALO definately has a question
[@mikeLP] ?
[@michie131] final questions guys..
[+twstdHALO] any advice for a graphic design student who has class in 4 hours?
[+twstdHALO] lol\
[+pavlov] hey mike, you picked me to play Faint on stage during MWT in toronto, and i want to say thanks alot, it was amazing...i was wondering, what usually starts the idea for your songs..? do you come up with a melody, then instrumentals, or maybe a guitar riff first, along with the rest, then write lyrics and a melody? thanks again, i'll never forget that expereince on stage with you guys...one day i will tour alongside you. thanks for the ins
[@mikeLP] yes: try to get some sleep before the stupid homework cathes up with you. art school projects are a b**ch
[+Heidi] Hey Mike, what was the hardest part of making CC? also whats your favorite part of the FTI book? (everyone from the LPST says hi .... btw you guys rock)
[@mikeLP] pavlov - awesome. we all start things differently. i may start with a guitar or bass line, or it may start with a vocal idea or keyboard thing. one great way to start a song is with the title. if you come up with a good title, it gives you a good launching point for lyrics.
[@mikeLP] thanks
[+Anolofy] Hey Mike. Do you think that the more albums you make, the better they get? Or will your debut always be the album which labels your success? -w ww.anolofy.tk- Nim [longlivesweeney] xxx P.s. I've seen you guys 10 times [3/3/03 Nottingham LPU gig] <3 \m/ Moira says Hi! (I have an art mock exam in 8 hours)
[@Hannah] How many more questions are you ready for Mike?
[@mikeLP] CC - the hardest part was making the music sound like it fit together. can you imagine breaking the habit with can i get a...? it would be so hard to do, and would probably suck!
[@mikeLP] i chose songs that i thought fit together
[+shirlmike] Hey Mike!! Thanks so much for coming! I saw you guys at PR and it was incredible. Okay...After having experiences with both rappers and singers, which do you think you're more likely to collaborate with in the future?
[@mikeLP] Anolofy - we just make albums because we like to create. i don't know which ones are the best ones, we just keep trying to do something different and better each time. it's not always perfect, but we do our best
[@mikeLP] thanks
[@mikeLP] let's do 5 more
[@mikeLP] questions
[@Foenix] DO NOT CHANGE YOUR NICKS...
[@mikeLP] shirlmike - thnks. right now i am working more wwith rappers. i just feel like i'm getting back to my roots - hip hop production is where i started, and i'm glad to be doing it again. i just worked with Chali 2na, and i'm doing a number of songs with some friends of mine in a group called Styles of Beyond. i've known those guys for almost ten years, but just ran into them recently
[+DA_MIZ] Hey Mike, Mike LPUr here.......i saw/met u guys at PR on Aug 2nd at Jones Beach amazing show!!, right now im working on my idea "The Linkin Park Game'' it should be cool (i was gonna bring a lil demo 4 u guys at the M&G but the guard wouldnt let me in with the CDs o well maybe next time u can see it), so yeah i was wondering if you have any thoughts on my video game like anythin that could help me out with story, levels, enimes, backr
[@mikeLP] DA_MIZ - you'll have to send info about your game to one of our mods or jess or naveen...
[+Smarky] boOm rocka! Hey Mike, I waited 10 hours for this! thank you for spending some time with us, as a creative (designer) I want to ask if you have any advice for any young creative people? Is there anything about your creative process you can share? how do you deal with the pressure and still be creative? What about deadlines? You are a huge inspiration to me! What was the process with CC?
[@mikeLP] i think i should just let you make up the game--it'll be more fun without our input...
[+rob-in] I saw you guys back on 1/17 in Worcester - awsom show! I wanted to know: would you consider releasing a cover song on CD or radio? I've heard your cover of 'Wish' and the clip of 'Sweet Child O Mine' but they're wicked good. I keep looking for more covers & haven't found any. Thanks for coming here :D Good luck on your next album! <3 Hillary
[@Hannah] 2 more questions after this !
[@mikeLP] Smarky - creative people...just be open to criticism, but always weigh it against what you feel strongly about. don't let anyone hold you back, but keep an eye open for criticism that can better your work
[+Artemish] If you had any concerns or reservations about going into this project with Jay-Z, what were they? And just asking you this is an awesome gift for my 16th
[@mikeLP] i talked about CC a lot earlier--you'll have to go back and read the chat transcript!
[+eider] hi mike! it's eider from spain.congrats for all the awards you won! hi from steffi and here representing the lpst. here goes the q: do you think this fusion with jay-z will change your fans minds?btw from the inside book sounds great and funny let me say!if u need any spanish writter let me know, haha! www.place4myhead.com
[@mikeLP] Rob-i - thanks. we probably won't release a cover song any time soon, but THERE IS A REALLY GREAT COVER SONG ON THE NEW LPU4 CD...
[@Hannah] No more questions.
[@raTed] what cover song ?
[@raTed] all us fans curious !
[@mikeLP] BY THE WAY, THE NEW LPU CD CAME OUT SO GREAT. i think you guys will really like it. there's a new instrumental song by joe, a new hip hop track with me and motion man, and a great live cover from this past tour, not to mention a couple of EXCLUSIVE live tracks that won't be released anywhere else...
[@Foenix] I enjoyed hearing one of NIN's "Wish"...
[@mikeLP] you'll get your CD when you sign up
[@raTed] in advanced thanks for coming to the chat mike, you guys need to come more often
[@Foenix] Yes, thanks very much...And...
[@Foenix] Mike, could you tell everyone to have a happy Thanksgiving...? :P To Mike and Toria: raTedsGrl says to prove it... (Concerning Halo 2...)
[@mikeLP] Artemish - my main concern was to do it without it being cheesy. it's hard o ride the line between what he does and what we do while staying true to both of our sstyles, but i think we pulled it off...thanks
[@mikeLP] eider - thanks. i don't think it will change many people's minds about what they like, but i know it hhad broadened people's minds about what we do and are capable of. some people never rrecognized the hip hop in LP until now, and they go back to our albums and hear it, saying "oh, i guess it was there all along."
[@Hannah] And now Hannah goes to pick up cj !
[@Hannah] Bye Mike have a good rest of the year !
[@raTed] bye hannah !
[@mikeLP] OKAY, HAPPY THANKSGIVING FOR THOSE THAT CELEBRATE IT
[@Foenix] Thanks, Mike...
[@mikeLP] AND A BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED TODAY
[@raTed] <-- celebrared it last month
[@Foenix] <-- Will celebrate it twice this week...
[@mikeLP] thanks for your support in general, and hope you enjoy the Collision Course CD/DVD (out on the 30th) and the From The Inside book (out first week of December).
[@raTed] i heard the proceds made from the lp shoes will go to some kind of charity
[@raTed] if thats true much respect from me for that
[@mikeLP] i will try to post more often on my blog / journal on linkinpark.com and LPunderground.com-- see you guys around
[@mikeLP] BYE
[@VanWilder] Later dude
[@raTed] come t ochat more often mike !
[[@Foenix] Bye, Mike...
[@raTed] please come to chat more often
[@raTed] the fans miss you here
[@VanWilder] yeah more unscheduled
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