We wanted to spice things up on this tour, so we’re hiring this guy to teach us some moves. He comes highly recommended (has worked for Biebs, JT, Ursher, and the like). I’m excited to start the sessions next week.
mike
Choreography Teacher
January 25, 2011Burning In The Skies Video Premiere
January 24, 2011We just shot the video for Burning In The Skies, and it’s already done! Here it is, for your viewing pleasure. (next page)
mike
Linkin Park’s New Studio (Video)
January 22, 2011
A big shout out to Avid for the new ProTools 9 software. This is the first time ProTools has ever been this portable, and we love it. Phoenix and I made a demo on the 10 minute drive to the venue tonight using my laptop, PT9, an AKAI MPK Mini, and Kontakt (by Native Instruments).
EDIT: Sorry if some of you had problems watching it–the video took some time to upload. Side note: how awesome is it that I worked a song in the car, then posted the video from my phone as we walked into the venue? I love technology.
-m
mike
Godfather Prints Available at SURU
January 22, 2011
Not sure I mentioned it here on the blog, but the prints of my “Follow The Leader” painting are on sale at www.suru-la.com. Head over and pick one up:
FOLLOW THE LEADER PRINT AT SURU
mike
Start Of North American Tour
January 21, 2011
The first show of the North American tour was last night, in Sunrise Florida. It went really well, as far as first shows go. We’ve been off tour for a month, so all the normal first show things happened (necks and backs are pretty sore, voices are a bit beat up, etc.). In general, it felt solid. Looking forward to the next show, in Tampa.
For those of you coming (or thinking about it): when you buy a ticket to any of these shows, you get a free mp3 download of your concert. The download info will be posted at the venue. You just watch the concert, and a few days later, the mp3s will be available for you. Easy, right? Even more reason to head over to linkinpark.com and get your ticket now.
Review of the show HERE
EDIT: check out SPIN’s review of the show HERE.
mike
1969: Mr. Rogers plea for PBS funding
January 17, 2011We included a number of audio clips from speeches on A THOUSAND SUNS. Today, I was reminded of how inspiring it can be to find a great clip online. This clip came with the following description:
In 1969, Fred Rogers appeared before the United States Senate Subcommittee on Communications. His goal was to support funding for PBS and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, in response to significant proposed cuts by President Nixon.
(credit: @SarahKSilverman for posting on Twitter)
mike
Linkin Park on SNL Feb 5; Dana Carvey Hosting
January 14, 2011Quickie announcement: Linkin Park will be playing Saturday Night Live on February 5. Dana Carvey will be hosting. (Party on, Garth…)
BTW, last time we played SNL, Molly Shannon hosted. Looks like we’re a great match for returning SNL cast members…who’s next? Steve Martin? Eddie Murphy? Gary Kroeger?
mike
Download To Donate For Haiti: One Year Later & How To Help
January 14, 2011
One year ago, an earthquake struck Haiti. 316,000 people were killed. More than 300,000 injured. More than 1 million people displaced. Music For Relief was one of the first organizations to spring to action, creating Download To Donate, a program which raised over a quarter million dollars for the people of Haiti.
It’s been a year since the earthquake but the crisis continues today in Haiti with more than one million people living in temporary shelter and makeshift camps. Since the earthquake Haitians have endured a Hurricane, flooding, and a cholera outbreak which began in October.
Music for Relief has re-launched Download to Donate for Haiti with Causecast in an effort to support another year of recovery efforts and hopefully keep public attention on this critical situation.
To participate, make a $10 donation with your mobile phone (text RELIEF to 41010) or with a credit card at downloadtodonate.org and receive a one year music subscription service featuring music from outstanding artists.
Songs are currently available on DownloadToDonate.org from ALANIS MORISSETTE, THE ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS, CARIBOU, THE CRYSTAL METHOD, EVEREST, THE GLITCH MOB, KENNA, KIMBERLY CALDWELL, LANGHORNE SLIM, LINKIN PARK, LUPE FIASCO, METRIC, ONE ESKIMO, SLASH, SWITCHFOOT, THRICE, TREVOR HALL and YEASAYER.
Your donation gives you year-long access to our growing catalog of music from a variety of artists. Donations benefit Music For Relief which supports nonprofit organizations working in Haiti.
100% of proceeds will go directly to support Haiti reconstruction efforts. 0% goes to administration.
mike
Shinoda “Alice In Wonderland” Vinyl Collectible
January 11, 2011
This is my new vinyl collectible as part of the Mad Hatter project: a vinyl figure that’s one part Alice, one part Oyakodon (a painting from my “Glorious Excess Dies” show), and one part trashy Halloween costume.
From The MINDStyle blog:
First Look: Alice By Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda
“You go through so many things as a child, then you grow up and discover that none of that stuff mattered, except for the impression it made on your mind.”
- Joan Walton Callaso
Take four of today’s most talented artists and visualizers, one of the all-time great Disney classics “Alice In Wonderland” celebrating its 60th anniversary next year, and inspiration from directors Tim Burton’s blockbuster film version… MINDstyle is proud to present a first look at Disney’s Mad Hatter Project. Alice by Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda combines his interpretation and vision based on the classic, blended with an edge of Burton and fused with his own original painting. Sculpted by Dave Cortes from Inu Art Studio, the highly detailed Alice and Rabbit presents a world of imagination. Plans are in the works for the launch in 2011 in celebration of the classic animation anniversary!
mike
Melted Anime Art
January 6, 2011
Created by Japanese artist collective Three Studio, made of melted anime figurines. (Photos courtesy of gradientmagazine.com)
mike
