The chorus hits home hard after the loss of Bennington whose biggest wish in this track is that the people he impacted remember the good times without focusing on the negative. In retrospect, and in light of Bennington’s death, this song is the perfect personal eulogy from him and gives a clear indication of how he would want to be remembered when his time on earth is done. Leave Out All The Rest (2007 – Minutes to Midnight) The sacrifice of hiding in a lie, the sacrifices never knowing why I never walked away, why I blame myself this way,’ are some intense and powerful lyrics about troubled relationships and the hurt that people can inflict upon each other.īennington’s ability to hit some exceptionally long notes with perfectly drawn out vocals really gets the crowd cheering on this alternate version.Ģ. This is the last smile that I’ll fake for the sake of being with you. ‘I’ve lied to you, the same way that I always do. Led only by a piano melody, his raw and untamed vocals send shivers down one’s spine. ‘Pushing Me Away’ is the final song off Linkin Park’s debut album and, although it is one of Bennington’s better vocal tracks, he really showcased his talent on the live, stripped down version. The lyrics, ‘The shadow of the day will embrace the world in grey and the sun will set for you,’ are some of the more powerful choruses that the band has written.ģ. The number has an excellent progression from a slow sonic beginning up onto a synth- and drum-based chorus that leads up to a great lead guitar riff.

The accompanying music video follows Bennington in an apartment as he does his daily tasks while the world around him collapses through war and other tragic events. Bennington’s voice shines in this emotional song of loss and the ending of hurt and pain. The melancholic undertone of this track is what captures you as a listener from the outset. Shadow of the Day (2007 – Minutes to Midnight) Honourable mentions: ‘One More Light’, ‘The Messenger’, ‘Powerless’, ‘My December’.ĥ. The voice, the lyrics and the man will be missed. Here is my tribute to Chester Bennington and Linkin Park with a focus on some of their most emotional ballads that always seemed to get the best out of Bennington. Bennington and Linkin Park were the voice of a generation for nearly two decades and now, in a moment, a flame has died. Obituaries and eulogies filled social media and news headlines, each with their own view and memory of Bennington and Linkin Park’s music. The sudden and unexpected death of Linkin Park vocalist, Chester Bennington, last week sent shockwaves through the world as fans, musicians and social media users lamented this gigantic loss for the music industry and the world at large.

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