Rob na lpunderground.com
JonandBT odpowiada (16:22):
Ladies and Gentlemen, Teenagers of all ages... LPU is proud to present to you. Mr Rob Bourdon.
rbourdon odpowiada (16:29):
Hey guys, I'm here. Sorry I'm running late, just been listening to some of our new music with Mike and Joe.
rbourdon odpowiada (16:30):
You can get the questions started now.
radq pisze (16:30):
Hi Rob! I just wanna ask when the first single of the new album will be released?
Ravynlee says (16:30): Hi Rob. Given your fame, you’re open to general discussion on a regular basis - what do you think of others general opinions of you, how you are exalted, used for creative inspiration, and how do you distance yourself from any of it? Love from me and my sis Jojo (Crazy Robster) and the rest of CoB @ LPF
rbourdon odpowiada (16:31):
Hopefully the first single will be out sometime in March.
Revolution odpowiada Ritchie (16:31):
Hey Rob! any idea on when the new album will actually be released? What can we expect from the new album?
JonandBT odpowiada (16:31):
Ok guys, we'll wait on some answers
rbourdon odpowiada (16:32):
We're very excited about the new album, can't wait for you guys to hear it. It should be out by summertime.
rbourdon odpowiada (16:33):
On the new album, we worked with Rick Rubin which was a very exciting and different experience from our past ones, and we were able to write some songs, and move in a direction we'ver never gone before. You guys are going to love it.
Reagan3000 odpowiada rbourdon (16:33):
WHAT IS THE NEW ALBUM TO BE CALLED?
rbourdon odpowiada (16:33):
That's a great question.
rbourdon odpowiada (16:34):
Still thinking of one.
Melleneverdies odpowiada rbourdon (16:34):
hello Rob! when we'll see LPTV???
methid odpowiada MajicPen (16:34):
Rob, are there going to be any 'instrumental' songs and/or on the new album?
Matt1147 odpowiada rbourdon (16:35):
Hey i am Matt, Linkin Park being one of the first Nu-Metal bands, you got to see how Nu-Metal has changed and influenced over the years. How do you think LP will influnce people who take interest in that Genre and the people who shape nu metal?
rbourdon odpowiada (16:35):
LPTV- hopefully sometime this month.
masimoes odpowiada (16:35):
which part of this new album recording process did you like the most? LOVE FROM BRAZIL!
rbourdon odpowiada (16:36):
We've worked really hard on the new LPTV episodes, and we went back and recapped a lot of the past, and we also have a lot of great footage from the current project in the studio, working together in all the different environments where we were working on
rbourdon odpowiada (16:36):
this album
MarianaAkirabr odpowiada (16:36):
Is the first single heavy, melodic or what? does it sound like the rest of the album?
MinaBennington odpowiada rbourdon (16:37):
What about the drums in the new album? Is it harder than in the other albums? Thank you from Brazil. LPInsideBR crew.
rbourdon odpowiada (16:42):
I'm not sure yet, but we're currently in the process of selecting what songs will be on the album, and the sequencing, and we're never really sure until that process takes place.
nipanimal odpowiada (16:43):
Rob, Hi From England, First it's a pleasure to be talking to you, and thank you for taking time to do so. You have toured alot of countries with Linkin Park but which Country has the best/craziest groupies and why? :)
nkramar odpowiada (16:43):
Hey Rob - For the Fort Minor Militia, Mike released an FM b-side or demo every month. This attracted members to the site and allowed the fan club to hear exclusive media. Does LP have any plans to do something like this for the LPU?
rbourdon odpowiada (16:45):
My favorite places to tour are Australia, South East Asia, and I also love playing in Brazil.
rbourdon odpowiada (16:46):
All of our fans are crazy, they just express it in a different way. It's fun to see how our fans from all over the world relate to our music.
natzzz odpowiada (16:46):
Matt1147 asked: Linkin Park being one of the first Nu-Metal bands, you got to see how Nu-Metal has changed and influenced over the years. How do you think LP will influence people who take interest in that Genre and the people who shape nu metal?
natzzz odpowiada (16:47):
masimoes says: Which part of this new album recording process did you like the most?
rbourdon odpowiada (16:47):
We never like to think of ourselves as being part of a certain genre of music. We are always continuing to change our style and try new things to keep our songwriting and music fresh. Hopefully by doing that we can help influence other musicians to do
rbourdon odpowiada (16:47):
the same.
niaminor91 odpowiada (16:48):
hi Rob!!! my questions are; what`s the name of the new single? how does it sounds like? Are you guys planning to change your looks for the new album?
onestpclosr06 odpowiada undergrounddivanz (16:48):
Rob, a pleasure talking to you...although Qwerty will not actually be on the new album, is the style of music from Qwerty the general style we can expect on the new album?
rbourdon odpowiada (16:48):
And I like that process this time more than others, because it was different than in the past, and I think it yielded a great result.
oneabsentshadow odpowiada MiStErX (16:48):
What type (style/brand) of drums are you using on this album? Can't wait for you to come to Texas.
onurece odpowiada (16:49):
Hi Rob! Are you planning to put any drum or guitar solos in the new album? Lots of love from Turkey
rbourdon odpowiada (16:49):
We don't know what the name of the first single is, or which song on the album it will be. It's hard to chose which the single should because love all the songs.
rbourdon odpowiada (16:49):
Unfortunately, I don't think there's going to be any drum solos on the record, but you'll have to ask Brad about the guitar solos.
rbourdon odpowiada (16:50):
I recorded the new album with my usual Gretch drums.
rbourdon odpowiada (16:51):
But I also tried out over 30 different types of snare drums to find some really cool unique sounds, and also brought in a very small hip-hop kit to vary the drum sound on some of the songs.
PartTimeThinker odpowiada (16:51):
What do you feel you've learnt from making this album, and what new skills have you picked up along the way that you feel will be of use in the future? Learnt how to Juggle? -
PrettyHateMachine odpowiada undergrounddivanz (16:51):
Hi Rob! Are you guys thinking of releeasing a dvd with the new album like Meteora? Or perhaps another Frat Part-style dvd? Big-up from England!!
Pct1theory odpowiada (16:52):
Sup Rob! just wanted to know if 1.) do u guyshave the NAME for the album? 2.) if u can, can u tells us what it is, were dying to know man.. N.Y. Long Island
rbourdon odpowiada (16:53):
I learned a lot from working with Rick Rubin on this album, and one of the most important things I learned was to find the right feel behind performance, and the way I listen to my drum parts now is totally different.
QContinuum odpowiada rbourdon (16:53):
Gday Rob, Will the new album include any Instrumental songs ? Perhaps a few bonus instrumentals of favourite songs from previous albums ?
rbourdon odpowiada (16:55):
One of the most important lessons that I learned from Rick, is sometimes the 1st performance can be better than the 100th one, even though a lot of work went into making the 100th one different, it doesn't necessarily mean it's better.
ScatteredEchos odpowiada (16:56):
What?s the album called? Come on, give us an exclusive!!! Or the title of one of the songs!! Anything!!!!! Some BRAND new information would be super!!!
Steve_Dickinson odpowiada (16:56):
Hey, when you're touring this year, how much old material are you likely to play? I'm thinking specifically of tracks from the Hybrid Theory days, I would give anything to hear My December live!
Satre666 odpowiada Reagan3000 (16:56):
How many songs have you guys finished/done for the new single so far? much love from VA!
SergSlim odpowiada (16:56):
Hey Rob! Big hug from all Ukrainian fans!
We wanna know what is needed from one particular country for you to come here with concert. Does the amount of fans registered in LPU affect this, or there are other influencing factors? Say something to Ukrainians
rbourdon odpowiada (16:57):
OK, I'll give you a working title of one of the songs, and it's one of my favorites, because it's called "Drum Song." That's an LPU exclusive. Don't tell anyone.
SPIKE98 odpowiada (16:58):
I read in a rolling stones article that the rock part of the new lp album sounded like ac/dc or was influenced by their music and music like their's music, is this true, and if not what music influenced this album? btw I LOVE LP!!
rbourdon odpowiada (16:58):
When we're touring we tend to always mix it up, playing older stuff and newer stuff. I think it will be great to play some of the first songs ever written, along with the newer songs.
rbourdon odpowiada (16:58):
During this writing process, we've written over 100 songs, and we actually finished about 25, and now we've narrowed it down a little bit more and are selecting the best ones to be on the album.
rbourdon odpowiada (17:00):
There are many cities around the world, and it's impossible for us to get to every one. So we're going to make our best effort on this touring cycle to get to some cities we've never been to before.
Translation_Chemicals odpowiada (17:00):
Hi.. I just want to know how you deal with the pressures of touring and recording? And how you let loose in spare time.
ScatteredEchos odpowiada (17:00):
Rob, you?re very pretty, do your muscles come from drum playing alone or do you work out? My friend Bec loves you.
rbourdon odpowiada (17:01):
It's hard to say that one type of music has influenced us during the writing process of our new album, as there are so many different influences out there....I think we've mixed all of those together better than we've ever done
trendyscreenname odpowiada (17:01):
Hey there--thanks for taking the time to talk to us. Have Linkin Park's songs ever been translated into other languages? Love and hugs from D.C.! -Taylor
rbourdon odpowiada (17:01):
our sound as a band.
troytheninja odpowiada (17:01):
Had you and the other guys ever considered a "Reanimation-style" effort with the tracks from Meteora? What made you decide against it?
rbourdon odpowiada (17:02):
Unfortunately, I haven't been working out and I've been relyingsolely on my drum playing and my muscles aren't so big anymore.
rbourdon odpowiada (17:03):
We've translated lyrics before, but never audio.
Trumtram odpowiada (17:03):
whatever happened to the machine shop mixtape song?
rbourdon odpowiada (17:04):
We did consider doing some remixes on Meteora, but we felt like we already did it once with Hybrid Theory, and we wanted to try something new.
rbourdon odpowiada (17:04):
We had a great opportunity to work with Jay-Z and we ended up doing Collision Course.
vampiresdismay odpowiada (17:04):
whut made uguys change ur sound in music and whut artists do u think inspired u all for this change...also i would appreciate it if u could tell phoenix happy b day and that i think its so sick that i share the same b day as he does
vnycius odpowiada anne_bennington (17:05):
Did have some important reason in the career of LP for the total change in the new musical style? Tired of same "new metal"? Brazil wants LP here!
Vdalem odpowiada (17:05):
Is there a chance of a double album, seeing that you guys already did so many songs
rbourdon odpowiada (17:05):
We didn't completely change our sound, but we definitely want to experiment and try some new things. Each guy in the band has different influences and that's what made the process so creative.
WesleyBR odpowiada rbourdon (17:05):
Hi Rob, whats up? You said in LPU Newsletter, that left side a song called "Grecian" to work in an idea that Phoenix
brought, that in the case is "Qwerty", right? Will "Grecian" be on the album or was it discarded definitively? Thank
you for the attentio
whythedarkness odpowiada (17:06):
Hi there. Thank you so much for taking the time to talk to us. My question is: what helps you to overcome the seemingly insurmountable obstacles that might come in the way of achieving your dreams and of you getting to the top of your game?
rbourdon odpowiada (17:07):
Qwerty will not be on the record, it's an LPU exclusive.
JonandBT odpowiada (17:09):
[waiting on rob]
rbourdon odpowiada (17:09):
We have definitely hit many obstacles along the way, and I've also hit some obstacles in my personal life along the way. Continuing to evaluate our goals as a band and our personal goals, we/I have been able to overcome any obstacles along the way.
rbourdon odpowiada (17:09):
Persistance and hard work are the key formula to overcoming any obstacle, and there's always a way.
x0xLinkinParkx0x odpowiada (17:09):
Hey Rob!Firstly Thanks For Coming Here And Chatting ^,^
Anyway Erm..Are You Guys Putting Together Any Music Videos To Be
Realesed Soon Before The Album?.ThankYouu From Lettie Amie And Estefi Xx =]
xBrazilianChickx odpowiada (17:10):
Hey Rob,I was wondering if u would ever like to work with a reggeaton artist or do u even like the music? i also saw that the name of the album is gonna be "Rotality" in Brazil's airport on Aug.'06,is it true?...lots of love from Puerto Rico. (}) -tami
rbourdon odpowiada (17:10):
And sometimes when you feel like you are banging your head against the way, it's necessary to take a step back and everything seems to have a way of working itself out.
zztineofie odpowiada rbourdon (17:11):
Hi Rob. Since you guys still are the only one who have heard your new album im just wondering... Wich album do you think is the best one of "hybrid Theory", "meteora", and the new one, and why? Cant wait to hear it :D
zrakoczy odpowiada (17:12):
Hey Rob, can we expect a little longer album? Meteora was 12 songs and aobut 37 minutes. Can we expect 16 or 17 songs and about 50 min to an hour of new music?
rbourdon odpowiada (17:12):
Trying to pick which album I like the best, is like a parent trying to pick which child they like best. All are different, but we're excited about the new one because it's really different than the ones we have done in the past.
rbourdon odpowiada (17:12):
Not sure on the length of the new album yet.
xBrazilianChickx odpowiada (17:13):
Hey Rob,I was wondering if u would ever like to work with a reggeaton artist or do u even like the m
usic? i also saw that the name of the album is gonna be "Rotality" in Brazil's airport on Aug.'06,is it true?...lots of love from
Puerto Rico. -
rbourdon odpowiada (17:13):
We will definitely have some surprises for you though.
atouchofmagic odpowiada (17:14):
Hi rob, my names paul, from england, I recently read on the net that LP were mixing songs for a possible mash up album with eminem. one of the tracks being crawling/when im gone. is this true? if it is, when will you continue to record? + uk tour planned??
rbourdon odpowiada (17:14):
Still no name for the album, and never really thought about working with reggeaton.
Airazor odpowiada (17:14):
Hey, Rob! Earlier in the chat you said you guys haven't picked which song will be the first single. However, is there any idea for a video? A theme for it, plans to shoot it and would Joe be directing it? ~ Amber {Taeolas} [Toronto, Ontario, Canada]
ArielCahen odpowiada (17:14):
hi rob! thanks for coming. chester said the album is gonna sound different but people will still be able to tell it's linkin park. can you tell us how different it sounds? should we worry? thank you. Brazil LOVES LP SO MUCH. please come back!!
rbourdon odpowiada (17:14):
I haven't heard about any mash-ups with Eminem, but that would be pretty cool.
rbourdon odpowiada (17:15):
Yes there's a very good chance Joe will be directing the video for the first single, as soon as we find out which one is going to be the first one.
rbourdon odpowiada (17:15):
What's up Brazil!
ArmyMen odpowiada (17:15):
like venezuela?
rbourdon odpowiada (17:16):
The album is definitely different than the others, but I think you guys are really going to love it, because we love it. All the albums we've put out int he past we've loved 100%.
BuzzTheFuzz odpowiada (17:17):
Rob, I know you guys are trying to sound as different as possible then anyone else, but if you had to choose, what band does your new album most closley resemble? Mabey a combonation of bands? ~buzz from p-town illinois
Bob_Vernen odpowiada (17:17):
Hey, is Linkin Park and My Chemical Romance friends?
rbourdon odpowiada (17:17):
The last Projekt Revolution tour was one of my favorites.
rbourdon odpowiada (17:18):
It's really hard to describe the sound of our new album, and unfortunately you guys are going to have to wait a little bit longer to hear it. But we're extremely excited for you guys to hear it and we can't wait until that day comes.
bec odpowiada rbourdon (17:19):
any songs you say 'yippy i never have to play you again' now there is a new album? and can't wait for download...better be a M&G or I'll spank you!
rbourdon odpowiada (17:20):
I think if I were to try to describe the sound of the new album to you, I'd be doing you a disservice. It's best for you to listen to it from a fresh unbiased view.
CynthiaK odpowiada rbourdon (17:20):
Hey Rob-- Are you guys planning to do Projekt Revolution this year? If so, what bands would you like to tour with?
rbourdon odpowiada (17:21):
I personally haven't met the guys in My Chem, but I love their music and I think their live show kicks ass.
LPHybrid odpowiada (17:21):
DJRavok odpowiada (17:22):
In the past, Pheonix stated that the elimination process for the songs was done, and that you were in the mixing process. We hear an album release in April. What is going on with that?
Dark_Katie odpowiada (17:22):
Hello Rob, are you going to go to the Czech republic on the tour? So I?ve one question. It?s about LPU 6: Whose idea was the mosquito like the main motive of actual LPU and why???
DeMz odpowiada (17:23):
Hi Rob! Hugs from Polish fans! Here's my question: Will there be any slow/beautiful songs on the album like 'Breaking The Habit' or 'Crawling' for e.g.? We love you guys! Please, come to Poland! We're waiting for you! Lots of love from Polish fans!
doubleburger odpowiada (17:23):
hey rob. why did you guys decide qwerty shouldnt be on the album? is it because it doesnt fit with the rest of the album?
Dark_Demise odpowiada kingguylee (17:23):
Hey, Is your new album going to be more uplifting music or more depressing then the other albums, and does the new album have any cussing?
rbourdon odpowiada (17:23):
The April release date was bad info. We are currently mixing the songs that we know will be on the album. And there's still a few up in question songs that will be the last to get mixed. After that we will sequence and master the album.
EmceeMaster odpowiada (17:24):
rob, we saw some pics of the guys playing basketball in the photo journal. Now it's time to 'fess up: who has the most game? i suppose the pseudo question i'm trying to pose is: how do you spend time when you're stuck for ideas:dominos..monopoly..starbucks
Energy odpowiada (17:25):
Hey Rob, is there any chance of us hearing the haunting sounds of the Team Sleep My December remix that was originally planned for Reanimation? Also what's your favourite cheese? from lpfuse.co.uk
ernieball003 odpowiada rbourdon (17:25):
You said earlier that you guys finished about 25 songs for the album. Is there any chance that the songs that don't make the final cut could see the light of day as b-sides, LPU exclusives, or even released as a Nirvana: With The Lights Out type of CD?
rbourdon odpowiada (17:27):
The new album definitely has an eclectic mix of styles, some similar to what we've done in the past, and some completely different.
rbourdon odpowiada (17:28):
I would say that Phoenix has the most game on the basketball court. And when we're stuck for ideas, we usually resort to video games.
rbourdon odpowiada (17:29):
There's definitely a chance that we'll release some exclusive songs in the future, just not sure where or which songs just yet.
rbourdon odpowiada (17:30):
I've got to run, I want to take a minute to thank you guys for your loyalty and for sticking by us from the very beginning. Without our fans we woudl not be able to make music that we love and play shows and travel the world, and I'm forever grateful
rbourdon odpowiada (17:30):
for you guys.
LPHybrid odpowiada (17:30):
Thanks Rob! have a good one
JonandBT odpowiada LinkiedTheory (17:30):
Thanks for stoppin by San Diego