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"Two Faced" is the eighth track from Linkin Park's eighth studio album, ''[[From Zero]]''. | |||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
"Two Faced" harkens back to Linkin Park's early sound, with a downtuned guitar riff, rapped verses from Mike Shinoda, a powerful chorus from Emily Armstrong, and a heavy bridge breakdown featuring scratching from Joe Hahn and Emily's screaming. | |||
Brad and Mike both wrote the guitar parts to | Mike described the song, ''"Two Faced was intended to be... the idea was to write something that would be pre-Linkin Park. Everybody thinks of Linkin Park like, we're here in 2024, what's this change, what's happening today? I wanted to remind them that there was a time in the band before we had ever met Chester, when me and [[Xero|my friend Mark]] were doing vocals. I wanted to do something kind of in that style, and that's how Two Faced started."''<ref>[https://lplive.net/forums/topic/17939-radio-1-from-zero-deep-dive-with-mike-shinoda/ LPLive: Radio 1 From Zero Deep Dive with Mike Shinoda], November 25, 2024</ref> After the song "[[Overflow]]", there is a [[Xero]] sample of the song "[[Fuse]]" along with a tape flip sound included as a transition to the next song. | ||
Brad and Mike both wrote the guitar parts to "Two Faced" together.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OxWsbAov-s Linkin Park | Mike Shinoda & Emily Armstrong, New Album "From Zero", Chester Bennington - YouTube], November 15, 2024</ref> | |||
When asked about comparisons to "[[One Step Closer]]", Mike said, ''"I think that comparison is funny, I see the similarities but it seems like a comparison made by people who don't know our catalog super well."''<ref>[https://lplive.net/forums/topic/17902-from-zero-listening-party-with-mike/ LPLive: From Zero Listening Party with Mike], November 19, 2024</ref> | When asked about comparisons to "[[One Step Closer]]", Mike said, ''"I think that comparison is funny, I see the similarities but it seems like a comparison made by people who don't know our catalog super well."''<ref>[https://lplive.net/forums/topic/17902-from-zero-listening-party-with-mike/ LPLive: From Zero Listening Party with Mike], November 19, 2024</ref> | ||
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==Music Video== | ==Music Video== | ||
The music video for | The music video for "Two Faced" was directed by Joe Hahn and produced by WL Boyd. The features the band having fun performing the song on their launch stage that they used for their [[Live:20240905|September 5 event]] announcing their return. It was filmed two days before the event, on September 3, 2024.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4HzHarOX60&t=122s LPTV FROM ZERO: Making of "Two Faced" Music Video [Episode 10<nowiki>]</nowiki> - Linkin Park - YouTube], November 18, 2024</ref> Joe directed the band to get very close to the camera for many takes. The band performed the song at double speed for some takes to exaggerate their actions. The crew members working with the band on the show joined for a shot, which featured toward the end of the video. Emily hurt her knee during filming process. The whole shoot was done in 5 hours on an off day of rehearsals and was put together very quickly.<ref>[https://x.com/KevanKenney/status/1857104980458832210 Kevan Kenney on X: "#LinkinPark tells the behind the scenes story of their new music video for Two Faced 📹"], November 14, 2024</ref> Mr. Hahn said, ''"We had that stage that was going to go away right after the launch event, and I was like, 'This thing looks too cool to not shoot.'"'' The shoot almost didn't happen according to Mike, "''because I wanted to stay focused on the launch and not get worn out by a long video shoot... but it ended up being a great time, and one of the best videos we've done.''"<ref>[https://x.com/BroodingAnanas/status/1857339024832114781?t=nnTM25xDo-x-EZvJZJZJBQ&s=19 @BroodingAnanas on X: "Mike about Two Faced music video❤️"], November 15, 2024</ref> | ||
{{hidden begin|title=Video Credits<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kivUsDGWojU Two Faced (Official Music Video) - Linkin Park], November 13, 2024</ref>}} | {{hidden begin|title=Video Credits<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kivUsDGWojU Two Faced (Official Music Video) - Linkin Park], November 13, 2024</ref>}} | ||
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==Release== | ==Release== | ||
"Two Faced" was released on November 13, 2024 at 3pm PST alongside its music video. The band dropped the song and video by surprise, not giving any indication beforehand that the song would drop. ''From Zero'' was released two days later on November 15, 2024. | |||
==Live== | ==Live== | ||
Speaking to press in Asia in September 2024, Emily Armstrong said | Speaking to press in Asia in September 2024, Emily Armstrong said "Two Faced" is the song she is most excited to perform live with Linkin Park. She said that the track is ''"really fun live."'' Other songs mentioned included "[[Casualty]]" and "[[Overflow]]," saying ''"Those three, I think, were the ones we've kinda been talking about... like, really wanting to explore live. I think we're gonna do some rehearsals when we get home and, you know, put it into our live set."''<ref>[https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/linkin-park-reveal-the-3-from-zero-songs-they-are-most-excited-to-play-live-release-2024/ Linkin Park Reveal 3 ‘From Zero’ Songs They Are Most Excited To Play Live], September 30, 2024</ref> This came to fruition at the [[Live:20241115|album release show in Sao Paulo]], where the song replaced '[[Points Of Authority]]' in Act 1 of the set. The song had a short extended intro from Joe, and the instrumental buildup to the bridge was repeated so Mike could rile up the crowd. | ||
===Variations=== | ===Variations=== | ||
Latest revision as of 02:35, 27 November 2024
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| Single by Linkin Park | ||||||
| from the album From Zero | ||||||
| Format: | Digital | |||||
| Length: | 3:03 | |||||
| Live debut: | November 15, 2024 | |||||
| Writer: | Linkin Park | |||||
| Producer: | Mike Shinoda, Colin Brittain, Brad Delson | |||||
| Label: | Warner Records | |||||
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| From Zero tracklist | ||||||
"Two Faced" is the eighth track from Linkin Park's eighth studio album, From Zero.
Background
"Two Faced" harkens back to Linkin Park's early sound, with a downtuned guitar riff, rapped verses from Mike Shinoda, a powerful chorus from Emily Armstrong, and a heavy bridge breakdown featuring scratching from Joe Hahn and Emily's screaming.
Mike described the song, "Two Faced was intended to be... the idea was to write something that would be pre-Linkin Park. Everybody thinks of Linkin Park like, we're here in 2024, what's this change, what's happening today? I wanted to remind them that there was a time in the band before we had ever met Chester, when me and my friend Mark were doing vocals. I wanted to do something kind of in that style, and that's how Two Faced started."[1] After the song "Overflow", there is a Xero sample of the song "Fuse" along with a tape flip sound included as a transition to the next song.
Brad and Mike both wrote the guitar parts to "Two Faced" together.[2]
When asked about comparisons to "One Step Closer", Mike said, "I think that comparison is funny, I see the similarities but it seems like a comparison made by people who don't know our catalog super well."[3]
Versions
Note: Only the date of the very first release of each version is listed.
Studio
| Title | Album | Length | Recorded | Released | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Faced | From Zero | 3:03 | November 15, 2024 |
Music Video
The music video for "Two Faced" was directed by Joe Hahn and produced by WL Boyd. The features the band having fun performing the song on their launch stage that they used for their September 5 event announcing their return. It was filmed two days before the event, on September 3, 2024.[4] Joe directed the band to get very close to the camera for many takes. The band performed the song at double speed for some takes to exaggerate their actions. The crew members working with the band on the show joined for a shot, which featured toward the end of the video. Emily hurt her knee during filming process. The whole shoot was done in 5 hours on an off day of rehearsals and was put together very quickly.[5] Mr. Hahn said, "We had that stage that was going to go away right after the launch event, and I was like, 'This thing looks too cool to not shoot.'" The shoot almost didn't happen according to Mike, "because I wanted to stay focused on the launch and not get worn out by a long video shoot... but it ended up being a great time, and one of the best videos we've done."[6]
Director: Joe Hahn
Producer: WL Boyd
Swartz/Boyd Productions
Production Supervisor: Danny Gomez
Director of Photography: Adam Evans
Asst. Camera: Eduardo Capriles
Gaffer: Lawrence Le
Key Grip: Nick Lombardo
Playback: Joe McGill
Prod Asst: Alexis Espadas
Wardrobe Stylist: Mark Holmes
Asst. Stylist: Meesh Daranyi
Asst. Stylist: Tiffany Puhy-Jenkins
Seamstress: Efi Green
Seamstress: Gulsen Kan
MU/Hair: Carolina Ballesteros
MU/Hair: Emily Zempel
Design & Direction: Thank You 92
Set Design & Creative Direction: Mike Carson
TY92 Team: Valtteri Laihanen, Emile Frederick
Lighting Designer: Celine Royer
Lighting Programmer: Tyler Santangelo
Screens Programmer: Michael Hankowsky
Screen Content: Sturdy
Laser Programmer: Seth Griffiths
Live Technical Direction: Earlybird Visual
Editor: Igor Kovalik
VFX: Thomas Moser
Color Grading: Adolfo Martinelli
Mosh Pit Crew:
Adam Casillas
William Chase
John Chidley
Ricki Cook
Abigail Dannewitz
Lorenzo Errico
Lucas Parr
Tracy Robar
Adam Ruehmer
Joe Skarz
Ben Young
Thanks to:
Jim Digby
Joe Skarz
Video Commissioner: Devin Sarno
Release
"Two Faced" was released on November 13, 2024 at 3pm PST alongside its music video. The band dropped the song and video by surprise, not giving any indication beforehand that the song would drop. From Zero was released two days later on November 15, 2024.
Live
Speaking to press in Asia in September 2024, Emily Armstrong said "Two Faced" is the song she is most excited to perform live with Linkin Park. She said that the track is "really fun live." Other songs mentioned included "Casualty" and "Overflow," saying "Those three, I think, were the ones we've kinda been talking about... like, really wanting to explore live. I think we're gonna do some rehearsals when we get home and, you know, put it into our live set."[8] This came to fruition at the album release show in Sao Paulo, where the song replaced 'Points Of Authority' in Act 1 of the set. The song had a short extended intro from Joe, and the instrumental buildup to the bridge was repeated so Mike could rile up the crowd.
Variations
| Type | Description | First Played | Last Played |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intro | Joe Intro | November 15, 2024 | November 15, 2024 |
| Bridge | Lengthened instrumental | November 15, 2024 | November 15, 2024 |
Personnel
Linkin Park is
- Mike Shinoda
- Brad Delson
- Dave "Phoenix" Farrell
- Joseph Hahn
- Emily Armstrong
- Colin Brittain
Production
- Written by Linkin Park
- Produced by Mike Shinoda
- Co-Produced by Brad Delson, Colin Brittain
- Recording Engineering by Mike Shinoda, Ethan Mates
- Vocals by Mike Shinoda, Emily Armstrong
- Guitar by Brad Delson
- Bass by Dave "Phoenix" Farrell
- Programming by Joseph Hahn
- Drums by Colin Brittain
- Mixed by Rich Costey
- Assistant Engineering by Jeff Citron
- Mastered by Emerson Mancini
Lyrics
Get right
Last time I was hanging by a thread
Trying to say I'm not but I'm in it over my head
That's when I figured out where it led
Beginning to realize that you put me over the edge
Your truth's not rigid, your rules aren't fair
The dark's too vivid, the light's not there
I start to give in, but I can't bear
To put it all behind, I run into it blind like
Two faced
Caught in the middle
Caught in the middle
Too late
Counting to zero
Counting to zero
You should have recognized
It's too late for choosing sides
Two faced
Caught in the middle
Caught in the middle
Last time you told me it wasn't true
And pointing every finger at things that you didn't do
So that's why I kept missing the clues
And never realized that the one that did it was you
Your truth's not rigid, your rules aren't fair
The dark's too vivid, the light's not there
I start to give in, but I can't bear
To put it all behind, I run into it blind like
Two faced
Caught in the middle
Caught in the middle
Too late
Counting to zero
Counting to zero
You should have recognized
It's too late for choosing sides
Two faced
Caught in the middle
Caught in the middle
Two faced
I can't hear myself think
Stop yelling at me
I can't hear myself think
Stop yelling at me
I can't hear myself think
Stop yelling at me
Stop yelling at me
Stop yelling at me
Two faced
Caught in the middle
Caught in the middle
Too late
Counting to zero
Counting to zero
You should have recognized
It's too late for choosing sides
Two faced
Caught in the middle
Caught in the middle
Caught in the middle
Caught in the middle
Caught in the middle
Two faced
Gallery
External Links
References
- ↑ LPLive: Radio 1 From Zero Deep Dive with Mike Shinoda, November 25, 2024
- ↑ Linkin Park | Mike Shinoda & Emily Armstrong, New Album "From Zero", Chester Bennington - YouTube, November 15, 2024
- ↑ LPLive: From Zero Listening Party with Mike, November 19, 2024
- ↑ LPTV FROM ZERO: Making of "Two Faced" Music Video [Episode 10] - Linkin Park - YouTube, November 18, 2024
- ↑ Kevan Kenney on X: "#LinkinPark tells the behind the scenes story of their new music video for Two Faced 📹", November 14, 2024
- ↑ @BroodingAnanas on X: "Mike about Two Faced music video❤️", November 15, 2024
- ↑ Two Faced (Official Music Video) - Linkin Park, November 13, 2024
- ↑ Linkin Park Reveal 3 ‘From Zero’ Songs They Are Most Excited To Play Live, September 30, 2024