@@chocolatewheelchair first two things are subjective, many would disagree. Third part is true, Chester’s introduction into the group did make it magical, but without Mike, the lyrics and songs wouldn’t have been there for Chester to sing. Lastly, Linkin Park is still here and going strong, they’re not the first band to have added after departures and they won’t be the last. Would be great when fans realise it’s the members of the band that can decide what the band is, nobody else.
@@chocolatewheelchair yeah I disagree, Mike never truly shut the door and having seen them in London I don’t see it as embarrassing at all. Was an incredible show and everyone there was happy to be back in a Linkin Park crowd. Haven’t felt that kind of way at a concert before, was special and I’m grateful they’re back on stage and clearly enjoying themselves.
@@chocolatewheelchair Like CJ said, the first two points are subjective, and the third is objectively true. I love Mike and appreciate what he’s done for me-that’s my opinion, and you’re entitled to yours. What I don’t get is this defensive negativity, because Chester is gone, LP is now bad and that it’s embarrassing. It’s just sad to see so much negativity. But again it’s your opinion.
After everything he has done for this band and his fans, he is still so under appreciated and I hate that he never got the same amount of love that Chester got. Mike's always been the heart and soul of LP and it would go nowhere without him
@@amandacrawford7340 without Chester no LP either. Together they are LP. No fame without Chester or Mike. Even the label didn't want Mike so you see they wanted Chester only but he was such a soul that he refused
Mike's ability to create, edit, produce music and lyrics is one thing. his ability to understand people and utilize talent is another landscape many cannot do. his relationships with Linkin Park and outside of the band and the chemistry he creates is real.
Yet he couldn't CREATE a new band and still has to be riding on Linkin Parks name? Can't blame him though.....we all know Fort Minor is major garbage and he needs the money so the new band needed to "survive".
In a world of reels and shorts, this video is really a gem! Very well edited, structured and meaningful. Thank you for asking all the relevant questions.
4:23 He already told us about this in Linkin Park's song; "Until It Breaks". It goes like this: "My mama taught me words, my daddy built rockets I put 'em both together, now tell me what I got, it's A pretty smart weapon, I can shoot it, I can drop it But learn to respect it 'cause you clearly can't stop it like that"
Mike is a genius, in every sense of that word. Any and every technology that exists out there, that has any relation to music, has Mike’s prints in it. Legend!
100% There are many rappers that are still around since the 90's, but there are very few rappers who can also Sing, produce, and play guitar, piano, do All of those things jumping around on stage, hype the crowd, orchestrate the timing of his bandmates, network daily with his fans, help raise a family, and still be humble. That... is Mike Shinoda. No One is like Mike. Highly Acclaimed Genius fr
My gosh, Mike really deserves his flowers. even though Chester was so vital to the band, you can’t overlook Mike either. he’s been at the helm since day one. even Chester himself said that Mike was a genius. that’s why Chester stood his ground when Warner Brothers tried to have Mike kicked out of the band.
@@dngrouscrgo He didn't even mention Jeff Blue, he just called him "that guy" at Warner. Without him he wouldn't be where he is now. He's just become disrespectful and arrogant.
Chester was vital but without Mike he is just a good singer. Remember Chester also sand in 2 bands releasing 2 albums. One in 2009 other in 2013. Album from 2009 had moderate success also album from 2013 had worse success than they had earlier with former singer. Mike Shinoda is Linkin Park’s success.
Yeah that’s true, Chester would often discuss his childhood problems with Mike and Mike would write songs based on them. unfortunately, delusional Chester fans don’t wanna acknowledge contributions from the rest of the band members. ever since he died, they’ve been attacking Mike, suggesting that they should change the band name. they make claims that Chester was Lincoln Park, and without him, they are now a karaoke band.
Mike is genius but,the main image behind Linkin park was Chester Bennington because you could also see Mike shinoda's own project Fort minor didn't have more success with less than 1MN subscribers.If it was because of Mike then why would their released song didn't even cross 100MN On youtube even they released more then 8 songs from 7th edition FROM ZERO.Only 1 worked normally The emptiness machine
@@NaveenPaudelBeing a toxic fan is worst then being a fan at all. Yeah chester was the face of old linkin park but mike was the one who put the guys together and worked behind the scenes. And he was also devastated by the sudden loss of chester but after 7years he made the right decision to bring back the band with new additions emily and collins. Their album is good if you really like linkin park just give it a try you will like the songs as well. Emptiness machine, Two faced, Heavy is the crown are good tracks and have 100+ million streams in yt music! Give the guy the credit he deserves and move on bro!
What a great interview! Thank you!! Mike, you are awesome in the way you talking about yourself and the LP history and future. I am turning 65 still in Dec and I am a fan since the early beginning of LP. Fortunately i was able to get a ticket for Hannover next year. My first live LP concert. I am a bit scared about this decision ;) and I am very much looking forward to that.😊
@ haha… that makes me a bit more confident 😉 have tried to get a ticket for Hamburg, but without any success. So I am glad that it worked out for Hannover. Have fun!
@@desmoflexjust go to the concert in Hamburg and get there very early. Stand near the entrance and ask around for a ticket. There are ALWAYS people who have spare tickets because someone couldn’t make it last minute. Also check the classified ads in the days before the concert. You have to be careful with this because of scammers, so always ask for a local phone number and meet in person if possible. I’ve been to many concerts these ways. Don’t be afraid to go right near the front in standing generally admission (so long as you are comfortable standing for a long time).
@@Tonisuperfly thx very much for your Feedback and supporting info. You mean Hannover...? For Hamburg in Sept I was'n able to get a ticket. Maybe with your sugestions i might have been successfull 😀 next time... for now I am desperatly waiting for Hannover next year. Ticket close to the stage was toooo expensiv for me. Again, thx much!
I could listen to Shinoda for hours, man. Dude is a genius & an inspiration. SO glad the core LP crew took the leap of faith & added Em & Colin for the rebirth of LP2.0. For me, it was the best thing to happen in 2024. ..Thx, guys. ✊😎
Incredibly thoughtful, well-spoken and inspirational. Thank you very much, Mike and Complex, for the interview and for the perspective shared through it! The format with creative hints is great and the visuals are genuinely aesthetically pleasing as well!
LP's new music is genuinely the best thing I've heard in over 20 years, has gotten me interested in music again and is helping me heal from some serious family shit. Love to them all. Also Emily is so perfect for them it's unreal. Great job all involved.
I think that this is the best interview until now. Because is complete speaks about past ad prensent in specific things. Since the beginning of the band and how is grown, well done 👏 and of course Mike brilliant as always❤😍
I was in midschool in 2003, in East Jakarta. All kids in school know Linkin Park. Bad kids, good kids, boys, girls, they all know Linkin Park. I know some street thugs, street racers that listened to Linkin Park too. Linkin Park's soooo big in the 2000s.
emily worked 20 years to get to this point and take this chance and become a member of a legendary band, i think thats everyone should do. its not luck, its be ready when the opportunity comes.
@@RamandeepSingh-d4n Her destiny was not to become super famous with Dead Sara, Dead Sara was to help her get ready, now Dead Sara can continue without her if the other female guitarist finds a new singer whom is ready, and they can become huge too, that's life for you. Now, because of Em, a lot of people know about Dead Sara, and their social media pages have grown big time, they also post about Emily and Linkin Park, and recently they posted a cryptic post about something new in 2025, I believe they'll be back.
I understood that Mike was born to make music and he never stopped making it. No one in the world will ever be able to convince me that he does it just for money or fame, he already deserve it. Seeing his smile reborn, his new energy on stage is enough for me and I know that Chester is in his heart forever. Love you man🧢
Mike Shinoda is such an all rounded artist. He can't do no wrong imo. From Xero to Linkin Park, his solo stuff as Fort Minor or Mike Shinoda, I love it all. He's also a pretty great visual artist
The last thing, where he talked about how he worked with great artists but didn't felt that special feeling like he did while making music with the band is incredible. This interview is the only one that really explains how and why 'From Zero' became the album for Linkin Park insted of the album of Linkin park.
I love this interview. Great work complex! Mike is so underrated in all that he does. Such an awesome human and with so much talent in one person. Im so thankful Linkin Park are back performing.
This whole thing was excellent, but the closing 7 or 8 minutes got more and more special 👏❤️ Thank you again Complex. Anything you guys put out my ears perk up, but Linkin Park and the people who compose it (and maybe they’re not the technical best) are my favorite band, their actions as business people inspire me, their treatment of others inspire me, their humanitarian causes and their approach to it (whether it’s “SRS” or “We Care Solar” etc) inspire me, how they work as creatives who are still mindful of tech and commerce inspires me, and how they break things down to think about them (HOW they think about things) is something I’ve gotten better and better at extrapolating from, applying to myself, thus becoming my road map since 2010. And, all the while, their new music has always showed up for me with impeccable, uncanny, spooky timing with messages I’d need next in my life, and their old music would get recontextualised and more applicable to my present as an adult, too. They’re always there for me, and it doesn’t matter if they don’t know it. In the 3rd quarter headed for the end of 2024, “The Emptiness Machine,” and its message as it applied to what had been happening to me couldn’t have been more perfect (and Emily is both welcome and killing it). 🤝❤️🩹 “Solidarity” is the word I’ve long used to describe Linkin Park. It’s also a a group of people doing what they think sounds good, having generative conversations about the balance of the interpersonal and the external, then presenting what excited them. And, I’m here for the whole ride, and beyond. 🫶
Mike has positive energy in every music. from singles, to collaborations with several musicians. He's a genius. I know Mike's really loves Linkin Park and music, he wants Linkin Park to still exist. I'm a Linkin Park fan. If Chester was still here, he couldn't possibly to be replaced. Unfortunately, Chester prefers to leave the world. R.I.P Chester,
I have been a Fan of all the Albums! & your a Big Inspiration to My New Age Art. I hope to make Rock Music to join you on Stage one Day! & meet you for how Inspiring you are, thank you Mike for not giving up.
I couldn’t name a more worthy person / band to showcase for such an engaging , heartfelt interview with a refreshing open atmosphere. This was a true gem. Thank you !
Yes, it's "just" and not "only". 🙈 Why do you guys have TWO words for this? We have just ONE: "nur". But, yeah, "German is soooo complicated...!" 🤣 Hmpf.
@@stzaleft7355 Well she disconnected herself from Danny Masterson, and from what I know she is really only a part of scientology due to her family, she was born into it
Mike is a word warrior, I am not, so all I can say is that I can not put together the right words that could ever truly express my admiration for this man. Linkin Park picked me up when I was down, on a number of occasions, and I am so thankful they were able to make a comeback from their darkest time.
I so appreciate how Mike thinks trough everything and makes excellent decisions. Just being around individuals like Mike is so rewarding by itself, let alone his creative output. Great interview! Thank you.
I actually liked this interview. Mike was different. I like how he talked more about the brotherhood of the band and he did mention Chester for once. Btw, Minutes To Midnight, the patchwork album haha, is the best album ever made. It’s my favorite album of all time. That was LP’s magnum opus, those six guys were at their happiest at that time, watch the making of and the tour videos, Projekt Revolution 2007 and more. Best shows of their career.
I will never be able to stress how this man has influenced my love of music and life in general, incredible man. In Shinoda We Trust ❤️
@@chocolatewheelchair first two things are subjective, many would disagree. Third part is true, Chester’s introduction into the group did make it magical, but without Mike, the lyrics and songs wouldn’t have been there for Chester to sing. Lastly, Linkin Park is still here and going strong, they’re not the first band to have added after departures and they won’t be the last. Would be great when fans realise it’s the members of the band that can decide what the band is, nobody else.
@@chocolatewheelchair and what are you doing here exactly when you dont care about them anymore? grow up chocolate wheel chair
@@chocolatewheelchair yeah I disagree, Mike never truly shut the door and having seen them in London I don’t see it as embarrassing at all. Was an incredible show and everyone there was happy to be back in a Linkin Park crowd. Haven’t felt that kind of way at a concert before, was special and I’m grateful they’re back on stage and clearly enjoying themselves.
@@chocolatewheelchair Like CJ said, the first two points are subjective, and the third is objectively true. I love Mike and appreciate what he’s done for me-that’s my opinion, and you’re entitled to yours. What I don’t get is this defensive negativity, because Chester is gone, LP is now bad and that it’s embarrassing. It’s just sad to see so much negativity. But again it’s your opinion.
@CJ_9819 I really hope they come to SA again in the not so distant future. Can’t wait to see them live again.
The mastermind and heart of Linkin Park for all of these years.
After everything he has done for this band and his fans, he is still so under appreciated and I hate that he never got the same amount of love that Chester got. Mike's always been the heart and soul of LP and it would go nowhere without him
@@amandacrawford7340Chester is the soul. Mike is the brain. The voice is always the better instrument so it is logical that Chester had more credit.
@theorel265 see this is where I disagree. Chester may have been the voice of Linkin park but Mike is the soul, without Mike there is no Linkin Park
@@amandacrawford7340 without Chester no LP either. Together they are LP. No fame without Chester or Mike. Even the label didn't want Mike so you see they wanted Chester only but he was such a soul that he refused
Mike is the centerpiece...he is necessary for LP to become LP....ofc bennington is very much important....no one denied that@@theorel265
Mike's ability to create, edit, produce music and lyrics is one thing. his ability to understand people and utilize talent is another landscape many cannot do. his relationships with Linkin Park and outside of the band and the chemistry he creates is real.
Exactly man
Yet he couldn't CREATE a new band and still has to be riding on Linkin Parks name? Can't blame him though.....we all know Fort Minor is major garbage and he needs the money so the new band needed to "survive".
@@neliedra7937 i don't understand this logic? Making a band is easy? Or someone who did one thing successfully can do it again? Nope
@@neliedra7937 its their band not yours its simple
“the hardest part of ending is starting again” , we’re here for you mike ! 🫶🏽
Good Things Go
@@josnova68sometimes bad things take the place where good things go💕
This man stands with Dr. Dre as the top producer/ music creator/ performer of all times.
Yes!!
no one speaks about it, that's crazy
@@BebroMG because Mike hasnt sold his soul
@@way2go636 Exactly, if he sold out, they'll crown him best producer, probably one of the greatest rappers too.
@@way2go636 That comment is hilarious...
In a world of reels and shorts, this video is really a gem! Very well edited, structured and meaningful. Thank you for asking all the relevant questions.
Criminally underrated musician and producer. Almost 30 years doing this and still going strong.
4:23 He already told us about this in Linkin Park's song; "Until It Breaks".
It goes like this:
"My mama taught me words, my daddy built rockets
I put 'em both together, now tell me what I got, it's
A pretty smart weapon, I can shoot it, I can drop it
But learn to respect it 'cause you clearly can't stop it like that"
Was about to comment the same thing.
I was literally thinking that lol
Like that….like that…like that. Like tha tha tha that!
It ain’t over cause’ the sharks on the left side, snakes on the right
We've been getting snippets of his life story over the last 25+ years. See also the amazing solo track Kenji.
Wow this is an amazing interview. Really enjoyed it.
Mike is a genius, in every sense of that word. Any and every technology that exists out there, that has any relation to music, has Mike’s prints in it. Legend!
100% There are many rappers that are still around since the 90's, but there are very few rappers who can also Sing, produce, and play guitar, piano, do All of those things jumping around on stage, hype the crowd, orchestrate the timing of his bandmates, network daily with his fans, help raise a family, and still be humble. That... is Mike Shinoda. No One is like Mike. Highly Acclaimed Genius fr
I watched all of this. Mike, thank you for keeping this band together. My mental health needed this last album.
My gosh, Mike really deserves his flowers. even though Chester was so vital to the band, you can’t overlook Mike either. he’s been at the helm since day one. even Chester himself said that Mike was a genius. that’s why Chester stood his ground when Warner Brothers tried to have Mike kicked out of the band.
Looks like Mike forgot about that.
@@hybridsoldier9207Mike has told that story in multiple interviews so no he hasn’t
@@dngrouscrgo He didn't even mention Jeff Blue, he just called him "that guy" at Warner. Without him he wouldn't be where he is now. He's just become disrespectful and arrogant.
Chester was vital but without Mike he is just a good singer. Remember Chester also sand in 2 bands releasing 2 albums. One in 2009 other in 2013. Album from 2009 had moderate success also album from 2013 had worse success than they had earlier with former singer. Mike Shinoda is Linkin Park’s success.
Yeah that’s true, Chester would often discuss his childhood problems with Mike and Mike would write songs based on them. unfortunately, delusional Chester fans don’t wanna acknowledge contributions from the rest of the band members. ever since he died, they’ve been attacking Mike, suggesting that they should change the band name. they make claims that Chester was Lincoln Park, and without him, they are now a karaoke band.
Thank you so much, I really appreciate an in-depth interview to get into the mind of the creator, always glad to hear what happened behind the scenes
Such an insightful, humble, thoughtful interview - you and the band deserve every creative happiness 🙏
20:30 That explains why Hybrid Theory and Meteora were so different from everything that came after that
Wish this man got more recognition for the work he does outside of Linkin Park! He truly is a genius at what he does
Mike Shinoda is a genius
Mike is genius but,the main image behind Linkin park was Chester Bennington because you could also see Mike shinoda's own project Fort minor didn't have more success with less than 1MN subscribers.If it was because of Mike then why would their released song didn't even cross 100MN On youtube even they released more then 8 songs from 7th edition FROM ZERO.Only 1 worked normally The emptiness machine
@@NaveenPaudelBeing a toxic fan is worst then being a fan at all. Yeah chester was the face of old linkin park but mike was the one who put the guys together and worked behind the scenes. And he was also devastated by the sudden loss of chester but after 7years he made the right decision to bring back the band with new additions emily and collins. Their album is good if you really like linkin park just give it a try you will like the songs as well. Emptiness machine, Two faced, Heavy is the crown are good tracks and have 100+ million streams in yt music! Give the guy the credit he deserves and move on bro!
@@NaveenPaudel Chester is gone.Grow up kiddo.
@NaveenPaudel quit capping
@@NaveenPaudel chester made his decision to abandon his family and his band, move on
I've watched, I think, every Mike interview. This is the best.
What a great interview! Thank you!! Mike, you are awesome in the way you talking about yourself and the LP history and future. I am turning 65 still in Dec and I am a fan since the early beginning of LP. Fortunately i was able to get a ticket for Hannover next year. My first live LP concert. I am a bit scared about this decision ;) and I am very much looking forward to that.😊
C'mon bro, you can do it, 65 is the new 30 😉
I am 40 and from Poland and I'm gonna go to Berlin next year
@ haha… that makes me a bit more confident 😉 have tried to get a ticket for Hamburg, but without any success. So I am glad that it worked out for Hannover. Have fun!
@@desmoflexjust go to the concert in Hamburg and get there very early. Stand near the entrance and ask around for a ticket. There are ALWAYS people who have spare tickets because someone couldn’t make it last minute. Also check the classified ads in the days before the concert. You have to be careful with this because of scammers, so always ask for a local phone number and meet in person if possible. I’ve been to many concerts these ways.
Don’t be afraid to go right near the front in standing generally admission (so long as you are comfortable standing for a long time).
@@Tonisuperfly thx very much for your Feedback and supporting info. You mean Hannover...? For Hamburg in Sept I was'n able to get a ticket. Maybe with your sugestions i might have been successfull 😀 next time... for now I am desperatly waiting for Hannover next year. Ticket close to the stage was toooo expensiv for me. Again, thx much!
@@desmoflex I meant the Hamburg concert. I didn’t realise it had already happened :)
I could listen to Shinoda for hours, man. Dude is a genius & an inspiration.
SO glad the core LP crew took the leap of faith & added Em & Colin for the rebirth of LP2.0. For me, it was the best thing to happen in 2024. ..Thx, guys.
✊😎
mike is the man, i love the guy, i'd like to thank him for everything he's done and continues to do
I am a long time Shinoda fan. The interviewer made the right questions!
Love Mike, he's so positive about everything
What he said about Papercut is so spot on. Always was my favorite track on that album.
It's such a great opener and establishing track. The starting beat is so iconic. Like it says, here we are!
The song itself represents and defines the whole nu metal gender, and the band's sound.
Incredibly thoughtful, well-spoken and inspirational. Thank you very much, Mike and Complex, for the interview and for the perspective shared through it!
The format with creative hints is great and the visuals are genuinely aesthetically pleasing as well!
Yep, those creativity blurbs are huge. You watch an interview and end up learning from it.
An interview of what we wanted to ask mike as his fan ! you are incredible Mike!🖤 long live LP!💝🤘
The way Mike starts talking about his Dad it's like you're listening to Kenji playing
LP's new music is genuinely the best thing I've heard in over 20 years, has gotten me interested in music again and is helping me heal from some serious family shit. Love to them all. Also Emily is so perfect for them it's unreal. Great job all involved.
Always a pleasure listening to Mike!
Love hearing from Mike, fantastic interview!!!
One of the greatest artists to ever walk on this planet. Singular vision of things.
Thanks Mike for sharing your creative journey , since it's as well as your music is really inspirational to me🥰
I think that this is the best interview until now. Because is complete speaks about past ad prensent in specific things. Since the beginning of the band and how is grown, well done 👏 and of course Mike brilliant as always❤😍
Agreed, this particular interview really stands out from the rest and the formatting really delivers
Yeah, smart and meaningful!
I was in midschool in 2003, in East Jakarta. All kids in school know Linkin Park. Bad kids, good kids, boys, girls, they all know Linkin Park.
I know some street thugs, street racers that listened to Linkin Park too.
Linkin Park's soooo big in the 2000s.
Best interview since the comeback. Love the album, can't wait to see them live next year
emily worked 20 years to get to this point and take this chance and become a member of a legendary band, i think thats everyone should do. its not luck, its be ready when the opportunity comes.
Exactly, there's years of effort behind her. Dead sara is really good too, can't believe she stayed under the radar this long.
@@RamandeepSingh-d4n Her destiny was not to become super famous with Dead Sara, Dead Sara was to help her get ready, now Dead Sara can continue without her if the other female guitarist finds a new singer whom is ready, and they can become huge too, that's life for you. Now, because of Em, a lot of people know about Dead Sara, and their social media pages have grown big time, they also post about Emily and Linkin Park, and recently they posted a cryptic post about something new in 2025, I believe they'll be back.
That’s an awesome point of view, totally agree with.
@@RamandeepSingh-d4n she stayed because she isnt good metal singer
@@ragee5596 have u listened to casualty? She sounds good to me.
He's always been the love of my life since I was a child. Such inspiration
The best interview about LP pathway to date, not only because chronology is involved and unpacked in a well manner. Well done! Love it.
What an amazing Comeback for Linkin Park!! So happy they're back❤❤
I'm french and I lovee this podcast and MS. Impressive interview in all aspects.
I understood that Mike was born to make music and he never stopped making it. No one in the world will ever be able to convince me that he does it just for money or fame, he already deserve it. Seeing his smile reborn, his new energy on stage is enough for me and I know that Chester is in his heart forever. Love you man🧢
Mike represents so many of us !!! Long live Mike !!
Mike’s truly inspiring 👑
Thank you Mike for getting into these interviews! Your words are so inspiring. Keep the hard work!
Mike Shinoda is such an all rounded artist. He can't do no wrong imo. From Xero to Linkin Park, his solo stuff as Fort Minor or Mike Shinoda, I love it all. He's also a pretty great visual artist
The last thing, where he talked about how he worked with great artists but didn't felt that special feeling like he did while making music with the band is incredible. This interview is the only one that really explains how and why 'From Zero' became the album for Linkin Park insted of the album of Linkin park.
Thank you for this intervju. The great Mike! ❤
This new lineup made me a fan
Welcome to the fam
Welcome bro!
@ Thank you!
@@moonyana3044 Thank you!
Me too, I have been a passive listener before, but when I heard The Emptiness Machine, I was All In.
Definitely the Mastermind ❤️💫
Great interview! I love Mike so much for the music but he is also such a gem of a human being
Lets also give credit to Hahn for giving his encouragement to Mike to continue the band in whatever capacity that wouldve been. ❤
Gotta Love Em For Sticking To What They Love To Do Represent To The Fullest Always In Any Light
Heart And Soul Ps This New Sound Is Wicked Cool Seriously Proven By The Tests of Time And Back Again 🏴👩🦼👣🏃🧗👿🤺From 0 When Some One Falls🤲 🙌 👆👂
I love this interview. Great work complex! Mike is so underrated in all that he does. Such an awesome human and with so much talent in one person. Im so thankful Linkin Park are back performing.
Great interview. Mike is a genius, I’m so glad LP is back 💖
This whole thing was excellent, but the closing 7 or 8 minutes got more and more special 👏❤️
Thank you again Complex. Anything you guys put out my ears perk up, but Linkin Park and the people who compose it (and maybe they’re not the technical best) are my favorite band, their actions as business people inspire me, their treatment of others inspire me, their humanitarian causes and their approach to it (whether it’s “SRS” or “We Care Solar” etc) inspire me, how they work as creatives who are still mindful of tech and commerce inspires me, and how they break things down to think about them (HOW they think about things) is something I’ve gotten better and better at extrapolating from, applying to myself, thus becoming my road map since 2010.
And, all the while, their new music has always showed up for me with impeccable, uncanny, spooky timing with messages I’d need next in my life, and their old music would get recontextualised and more applicable to my present as an adult, too.
They’re always there for me, and it doesn’t matter if they don’t know it. In the 3rd quarter headed for the end of 2024, “The Emptiness Machine,” and its message as it applied to what had been happening to me couldn’t have been more perfect (and Emily is both welcome and killing it). 🤝❤️🩹
“Solidarity” is the word I’ve long used to describe Linkin Park. It’s also a a group of people doing what they think sounds good, having generative conversations about the balance of the interpersonal and the external, then presenting what excited them. And, I’m here for the whole ride, and beyond. 🫶
Mike has positive energy in every music. from singles, to collaborations with several musicians. He's a genius. I know Mike's really loves Linkin Park and music, he wants Linkin Park to still exist. I'm a Linkin Park fan. If Chester was still here, he couldn't possibly to be replaced. Unfortunately, Chester prefers to leave the world. R.I.P Chester,
Outstanding interview.
I have been a Fan of all the Albums! & your a Big Inspiration to My New Age Art. I hope to make Rock Music to join you on Stage one Day! & meet you for how Inspiring you are, thank you Mike for not giving up.
He is everything in music, a multi-talents... We love what u've done and we gonna support u till the end Mike
i only saw him live in 2007 once.. It's a really amazing time. and its good linkin park is back with music
Really enjoyed that! Love shinoda!! Very introspective. Dude is just a musical genius.
@23:19 going thru this personally, it was beautiful hearing the way Mike verbalized it.
We love you, Mike 🇧🇷❤
I couldn’t name a more worthy person / band to showcase for such an engaging , heartfelt interview with a refreshing open atmosphere. This was a true gem. Thank you !
Mike has always been the brain of the band, without himis not Linkin Park
exactly, people that can't see that were never fans
Yeah but a brain needs tools to work. So without tools, there's no linkin park either.
@theorel265 exactly, the tools are the other 5 members of the band, but without his ideas, connections, production the band is just another band
@@rafaelnascimento720💯👍
This Interview is great, lovable... I appreciate it so much 💕
Well done, very well.
And no, Mike, I don't only "apreciate" you. 😜😘
Yes, it's "just" and not "only". 🙈
Why do you guys have TWO words for this? We have just ONE: "nur".
But, yeah, "German is soooo complicated...!" 🤣
Hmpf.
Mike Shinoda is an absolute legend.
Thanks for everything Shinoda ❤️ you're the Best 🔥
Mike Shinoda is a sane and mature artist 🫶🙂
At the end of the day he has a right to restart the band he loved
Not just the band he loves, the band he helped create and turn into a juggernaut.
I totally agree with you. I just think he chose the wrong lead singer. Emily is a piece of kaka dodeehead .
@@stzaleft7355 Well she disconnected herself from Danny Masterson, and from what I know she is really only a part of scientology due to her family, she was born into it
The new music may not be for me but I wish Mike and everybody great success. LP was the music of my youth and I will cherish it forever.
Mike is a word warrior, I am not, so all I can say is that I can not put together the right words that could ever truly express my admiration for this man. Linkin Park picked me up when I was down, on a number of occasions, and I am so thankful they were able to make a comeback from their darkest time.
one of the top music minds of our time
Linkin Park is unique! I'm so happy they're back 💜
We love you Mike!
Mike shinoda is a great man love linkin park so much ❤❤
Love Mike Shinoda! Can’t wait til Nashville! 👏❤️🔥
Mike Shinoda is one of the people that inspired me to learn how to play piano 🎹. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
"It's all welcome"
I love that ❤
I genuinely believe he is one of the greatest musicians of all time.
Chester himself said mike is one of the best song writers of this generation.
mike is the greatest artist from our era
sou um homem simples, se o Mike fala, eu escuto
So happy LP is back! We love u Mike!
He’s such a genius and doesn’t get enough credit
Incredible interview, very thoughtful
That last message 🥺
I so appreciate how Mike thinks trough everything and makes excellent decisions. Just being around individuals like Mike is so rewarding by itself, let alone his creative output. Great interview! Thank you.
Tremendous interview
Mike is the definition of creative direction
LP songs are special bruh❤
Mike Shinoda
I love this man. So much so, I had him doodle on my arm and got it tattooed. He can do no wrong in my eyes.
We gotta give credit for modern-day cross pollination in music and culture to Linkin Park and the Black Eyed Peas. Mike is one of the greats.
Love his Fort Minor Album and Hybrid Theory of course. What LP did after that became more and more pop. I miss those heavy guitars.
Check The Hunting Party album
This Was Awesome!
Very inspiring.
I always feel so grounded after a Mike interview. He just oozes Zen.
Excellent interview. I truly believe Mike is one of the greatest, most influential people in music!!!!
I actually liked this interview. Mike was different. I like how he talked more about the brotherhood of the band and he did mention Chester for once. Btw, Minutes To Midnight, the patchwork album haha, is the best album ever made. It’s my favorite album of all time. That was LP’s magnum opus, those six guys were at their happiest at that time, watch the making of and the tour videos, Projekt Revolution 2007 and more. Best shows of their career.
Mikes a Prophet! 🙌🏻