Linkin Park - Given Up (Live at AOL Music Sessions) HQ

[@jonpaulcuzon5892]

It's not just about being able to do the 17s scream, but also about how he can sing a clean, high note part right after doing said scream. Damn.

[@superme63]

Yeah, this song really showcases some SERIOUS skill.

[@IschmarVI]

hitting a clean after a scream is actually not TOO hard if you have proper screaming technique (although it requires some practice after such a long scream). What's SERIOUSLY impressive though is, how good chester was at both screaming and cleans - and the way he made full use of those abilities.

[@svrls0619]

Just masterclass, top notch, alfa chad. Many people call him many names, but he is mostly known as the Chester Bennington.

[@VanessaScrillions]

When I tell you my jaw DROPPED when he did that..... Jesus dude..

[@tobi_dbg]

He was one of the best vocalists ever and he still is.

[@wowza9385]

Mike over there smiling cause Chester just pulled off a perfect Given Up performance

[@elv9216]

He looks so proud of him :D

[@Patrick_Simon_Sanad]

They all did! 🙏🏼

[@bae.trizzz]

hey yt I made a cover for this song my first channel ever go check it out please it means a lot to me :D

[@zombiebite100]

I like that little look he gives him right before: "You got this, bro."

[@BenBancoffOfficial]

He knew it was coming too. That cheeky tongue out, smile he gives Chester as the bridge riff first starts being played says it all

[@尼克·贝里奇]

This shows that the 17-second scream is real. Chester is a legend.

[@Quasar126]

apparently he also did it once live and the whole band dropped their instruments for a second to see how long he could go. the max was 18 seconds and jesus that is scary

[@pagani007zonda]

​@@Quasar126is it somwhere on yt?

[@Quasar126]

@@pagani007zonda i dont think so, you can check around a little bit but its prob not

[@C.A._Old]

Nobody can do censoring to SONGS!

[@robertace1703]

He can replicate it if it’s not a full concert live. But in a performance like this he can pull it off the level of wind and energy would be too much at a full concert. I could be wrong but makes sense to me bc I seen him not hold it in two other videos

[@juxpeterson]

Now, in this performance, he really did the 17 seconds scream!!!

[@SkullPunisher446]

he does it in every concert -_-

[@DarkJpower14]

SkullPunisher446 Haven't seen a single concert where he does it. Stop being a fanboy

[@SkullPunisher446]

I saw 2 already and i have a friend who saw him doing it live...

[@DarkJpower14]

SkullPunisher446 Please link...

[@Skat9]

SkullPunisher446 dude, he can't do that everytime live. I know chester is not human but I have seen lots of LP concerts and he always takes a break and in my opinion it's good for him otherwise he'll be completly exhausted.

[@HRANCH]

I love Mikes look at 1:55 he knows Chester was gonna give a hell of a scream

[@SethNealMusic]

Anyone else catch the little smile on Mike's face when Chester nailed that scream? xD

[@strangeemotion4509]

Yes

[@jacobrobles688]

Seth Neal no because I dropped my phone in disbelief

[@Mexictron84]

Seth Neal yea, shit gives me goosebumps

[@linzombie8455]

I caught his look at Chester just before the scream like he's sayin "they're gonna LOVE this! Give it to 'em!" haha

[@cynzia_d]

Yeah 😍

[@TheRedOctoberProject]

Chester: 🗣MI-SE-RYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY (Goes to take a leak) (Eats lunch) (Does taxes) (Finishes a 2nd bachelor's degree) (Comes back) Chester: 🗣YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

[@amvcobralite3485]

😂

[@matthewwadey9115]

I see you subtly flexing your Bachelor's degree.

[@TheRedOctoberProject]

@@matthewwadey9115 I implied I had one. I never said it was useful. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@calebcarroll1935]

i mean.... your not wrong, i would kill to have a voice like his

[@supanutchumpol8956]

That's hilarious.😂😂

[@NeRooTV]

When you're sad just remember the world is 4.543 billion years old and you somehow managed to exist at the same time as Chester Bennington.

[@KB-xx2sn]

NeRooTV Fr 😂😊

[@RichD746]

Fuck yeah, dude!

[@der_jannik_0115]

And suddenly I love my life...

[@fridz66]

Still sad because it feels like you just bought your favorite ice cream cone but then you tripped on your feet and that ice cream fell to the ground.

[@lukassusa5146]

@We Alł Đie U would not live long...:D

[@travisgettys5097]

I love how right before the bridge Mike looked at Chester and gave him the 'You ready?.. Okay" expression.

[@hucktrucks1161]

Mikes face at 1:57 (bro here comes beast mode in 3,2,1...ROAAAARRR!!!!)

[@khairuleven]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@metalheadcol]

Fuck yes 🤘🤘🤘

[@lpsoldier2920]

He looks at chester and thinks "I hope you're ready"

[@T.Maximus]

He saw the bomb blowing up...and fucking loved it ..and so did I....

[@Omar-fp8hn]

"do your thing"

[@Aarthas100]

1:57... And everyone is like "Oh shit its about to begin" 2:42... And everyone is like "Oh shiiit he actually did the whole f*cking scream"

[@sdy0108]

There's only a few that he does the whole scream so this vid is my favorite because of that, he does it like it's nothing though I'm sure most people couldn't scream for that long never mind sing after

[@Kitsugaa]

Iconic 22 second scream

[@nikelodeon6852]

@@Kitsugaa 17

[@Kitsugaa]

@@nikelodeon6852 no it's 22 second i counted

[@nikelodeon6852]

@@Kitsugaa Ur wrong count again 2.25 to 2.42 that's 17 seconds exact

[@Logan-wt5oy]

R.I.P. to the greatest vocalist of all time.

[@luckylarry88]

Layne staley

[@mohsinpervez]

@@luckylarry88 who??

[@fjrp1147]

@@luckylarry88 Hm?

[@ricardolimalopes2343]

If Chester is the goat for the guy, respect his opinion. Nobody likes the same thing. Yeah Chester is a legend that will never be forgotten

[@sideralc13]

@@mohsinpervez dont disrespect Layne he was great

[@thatdudekyle5690]

A lot of people don’t know how hard it is to hold a scream over 6 seconds….but 16 seconds?! Live? Chester was a master of his craft…this always gives me chills

[@ultragaming2019]

Bro ur right, a lot of people actually don't realise that..

[@alex_from_a_w_e_]

​@@ultragaming2019doing fry scream is hard but he is doing Overtones fry scream so yeah

[@dmytrotarasov9477]

Fry scream can be held even longer. It doesn't take that much with proper technique.

[@rexivivi]

And followed by another scream and a perfect high note... He was really out of this world

[@vinceamigo]

I can literally fry scream like chester

[@GarotasVips]

Chester 17 seconds live scream omg

[@Bodzilla1]

+Paloma Maori It's not as hard as most people think it is to do it, with that style of screaming you restrict your vocal chords in a way to make the sound distorted, and because they're restricted it use's far less air then normal. The REALLY hard part is to do that, and then hit a high strong clean note directly after, because your vocal chords havn't had a chance to relax and return to normal yet, Thats where the true strength of his singing is

[@music_istherapy8860]

Luiz Paulo well said

[@_TwinnA]

Luiz Paulo I literally have a stopwatch and it's legit lol 🤘🏽🤘🏽 RIP Legend

[@ramony_4084]

Bodzilla1 idk about that, go watch 10 second songs and he explains it in depth to how hard that scream is

[@yousefsobhani9502]

@@Bodzilla1 I'm sorry but I can't believe you're making it sound easy. Yes, you don't use as much oxygen but the strain on your cords is insane. It wouldn't take very long to learn how to do it, but to perfect it like Chester has? That requires dedication

[@psycopirla1]

Him during a concert: "...the next son is called GIVEN UP" His vocal cords: "ah f*ck here we go again"

[@hybridlearning7202]

😂😂😂😭😭😭🗿🗿🗿💀💀💀

[@Ahiru77]

Vocal coaches everywhere stand in awe of Chester's vocal skills.

[@freddybeer]

OH MY GOD! Well rehearsed, on point, no mistakes and THOSE VOCALS! Chester just doesn't miss a single note! Stunning! Linkin Park haters are deaf!

[@Relytxz]

freddybeer well you cant lie nobody no matter who you are hits notes perfectly all the time

[@freddybeer]

@@Relytxz - I'm actually a professional musician and singer and oh yes, I've had my voice crack a few times. Hitting actual bum notes happens way less, if at all. For some, it comes natural. But Chester was a FORCE OF NATURE! I don't think I've ever seen one bad performance from him. I saw them live at the Reading Festival years ago and the dude was SAVAGE!

[@abeginnerspov5968]

Haters aren't humans. They are snakes. Snakes don't have ears.

[@DamnLUK]

well we all love him, but stay obective, from first hearing so far he did break at the what the f is wrong - wrong and juuuuuuuuust slightly had a late timing on some parts at the final chorus, but its picky i know but its natural. just cuz u cant reach perfection its no excuse not to strive for it ;) cheers

[@kevinschultz4518]

@@DamnLUK I caught that as well lol. I think he was just trying to catch his breath after that scream still lol, he went "I've given uuupp" *huuuge inhale* late start to "Im sick of feeling" Anywho, regardless of that, i agree (mostly) with the OP. Chester was top tier when it came to live performance vs studio version. Alot of times, it was even better live. Cause he would add in little screams and things to verses etc that didnt normally have it

[@coreorthefloor8429]

That smirk mike gives Chester right before he starts screaming at the end is so great

[@zarlay255]

1:57 c mon u can do this 2:18 wow, he is actually nailing this 2:41 that smile when u realized that chester is fking awesome

[@flight4203]

And at 2:47 he's like "Oh don't mind us rockin the shit outta this set"

[@epicdragon2866]

In third i'd better choose 2:56

[@Comrade_caterpillar472]

I love Mike’s face at 1:54 cause he knows EXACTLY what’s about to happen

[@WhereOceansMeeet]

Chester has to have one of the best voices I've ever heard! He can go from screaming to singing without a hitch and it takes incredible talent!

[@MyName-cj4em]

R.I.P. Chester, You Had an Amazing Voice.

[@evanurena8868]

I he was still alive, someone could of asked him, how the heck did you that incredible scream for so long? I agree, he has a powerful voice. A vocal super saiyan.

[@szymonozi]

If you wanna know how to scream like him (of course not exactly cause he had unical voice) watch some videos with "How to do fry scream" in title

[@Alx-ii5zs]

No

[@abeginnerspov5968]

Two main elements of this song: 1. Bass 2. Vocals

[@PRESSandTURN]

Amazing tune. I can't believe I'm only just beginning to listen to Linkin Park... I've been missing out.

[@Inner_Balance23]

And i can't believe I'm only just beginning to listen to Linkin Park. After his death...

[@dosetwelve168]

Better late than never brother

[@blackcloud5157]

You did! 😂

[@leyvi393]

Lmao,talk me about it

[@badum_c]

It's never late to listen to Linkin Park.

[@JamesRMagic]

That glance that Mike has @1:57 is awesome as he knows what Chester is about to unleash

[@yourlarkivist]

What a heavy, heavy loss for the world of music. We miss you, Chester.

[@gregorydennington2256]

Gotta have a 3rd lung for that scream

[@zacharyhamley4024]

Or fourth?

[@leebailey6181]

Maybe 5th

[@szymonozi]

Diapraghm man, thats the point of this fucking awesome screaming

[@Alx-ii5zs]

🤦🏿‍♀️

[@Kitsugaa]

Maybe 6

[@me-ub4lh]

INSANELY good vocals by Chester yet again. His pitch especially after the 17 sec scream like WHAT, the whole band is amazing

[@nickkurtz2000]

As impressive as the scream is what impressed me even more was he hit such a high note after screaming for 17 seconds on given “up” that it literally sounded just like the studio version. Mind blow R.I.P Chester 3/20/76 - 7/20/17 🙏

[@Nosferwaifu]

20 second scream was insane. RIP Chester Bennington, one of the greatest vocal artists of all time.

[@patrickgrondines7997]

when heard this on some radio station in my country Canada i thought he wrecked his voice

[@cynoszn558]

17s scream

[@theycallmeklee]

Sometimes it breaks my heart to know we've known his pain all along.. but he made something so beautiful out of it. You're not in pain anymore, Chester, but goddamn do we miss you. Thanks for the music man

[@muhamadabdulrauuf3728]

Wtf sound exactly like the studio version.... No, even better, I'm crying 😭

[@BeatboxMitchel]

Thats Chester Bennington for ya!!

[@SickerTrumpet]

lol the way Mike looks at Chester at 1:58 before he screams like - you ready?

[@fernanflor_]

He IS amazing. I can't still believe he isn't now with us...

[@dutchiexx]

Seriously one of the best screamers. Gives me chills every time. Rip to an absolute legend.

[@rhythmlama]

1:57 Mike low key saying to Chester "Brother tear this place down please"

[@antonionsfw]

and he fucking did. what a legend.

[@damersonogliariboaria4515]

Não acredito que o mundo perdeu uma voz dessas.

[@VideoJames_0]

The fact that Chester doesn’t pass out after these screams is really something. Also, RIP Chester, you will be remembered forever!

[@tiago_st7]

The best performance live of Given Up... I miss you Chester...

[@Saimeren]

1:57 I love how Mike looks over at him like "You gonna do it?" Edit: I also like how Mike walks back to the drum kit to give Chester the spotlight in that moment.

[@jpowell6418]

1:58 very underrated. Considering everyone focuses on the 17 second portion.

[@awgah1688]

The whole song is underrated... this is my all time number one

[@woodoyoy]

it's kind of pathetic that everyone thinks only about that 17 sec scream when they think about this song.

[@antonionsfw]

my favorite scream OF ALL TIME no doubt. better than the 17 second one. goddamn it sounds good.

[@hengweiteh]

That high note is even harder after the 17 second scream

[@leadizolatorz668]

People care more about talent than value.

[@LinkinParkConnoisseur]

God gifted voice, chester has got and the best band members. I love all of them. LP forever

[@turdusmerula_]

years and years have passed and i still don't know how he does it, he's just amazing

[@ardianaz5599]

Best live scream 17 second Chester is amazing R.I.P Chester

[@Voragon]

mike shinda smiling before chester scream cuz he know this is special cuz chester if going to scream a perfect 17 seconds world record lol

[@music_istherapy8860]

i love the bass on here

[@KuchikiByakuya87]

I love the entire album and one reason is because we clearly hear the bass in most songs

[@stunt4248]

And I'm in love with THAT bass guitar

[@pdejonge2905]

That smile on Mike's face just before Chester's scream!! Love it

[@pauldortono2963]

The way shinoda smiles before the breakdown. He knows whats about to come.

[@giancarlojavierviz]

2:27 Chester is a monster. Since he can hold a scream for so long, no wonder Emily is a good heiress.

[@JT_Huie]

I don’t think I’ve ever heard anyone sound that damn good live screaming and projecting that high. Dude was seriously underrated! We miss you bro! 💔

[@caasddg]

1:24 shinoda doing his best /s

[@purplesalt152]

Chester has mad skills

[@filteredvitaminsubstance5302]

usually live performances don't sound good as the original version, but this is played PERFECTLY.

[@deathracks007]

Even a roaring lion will be ashamed while hearing chester scream

[@ManubibiWalsh]

Man, his vocal performance. Fuckkkk man. That really was the voice of an Angel, I mean... it’s so goddamn hard singing the way he did, and he did that all the time, with this level of energy and control? You kidding??? I also love how this song excels on multiple levels. In terms of metal it’s a perfectly valid banger. It’s one of the quickest energy infusions I know. And in terms of lyrics, it really is one of the best songs perfectly describing what living with depression and suicidal thoughts is like. Which is pretty disturbing to say now, but thinking back when I first heard this and Leave Out all the Rest I thought “oh, whoever wrote this actually gets it”. This is one of the last songs I ever heard that was about something real, and not written to appeal to an audience. Thanks, LP.

[@joshhuffine4522]

The look on Mike's face at 2:42-43,. Says it all!!! He's thinking DAMN, he nailed that.

[@antonionsfw]

best vocalist of all time

[@sielscore]

Respect

[@talkshow69]

This scream will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace Chester.

[@T0nN9th]

Finally I found this version!😊

[@angelamonahan2573]

Goddamn, that was good!! Chester's voice was utter perfection. Such raw, unbridled feeling. He really gave his all when he sang/screamed and even tho I wish he hadn't died, we are blessed to have his music.

[@davidriddick82]

If there was ever any doubt that Chester Charles Bennington was not a “metal vocalist” this shuts everyone up. The man was not human, a scream that gives you chills and a voice like an angel, holy crap I can’t stop watching this #RIPChester

[@muinzakaria9292]

after all these years, you finally given up. RIP

[@outragemob]

Wow, man, i had no idea how amazing Chester is live. Unreal

[@tee_shep9528]

So special of a person

[@francisbernardjustineoraa8303]

R.I.P. idol Chester . Keep on Rockin wherever u r brother. #LEGEND

[@seth2126]

If there’s anyone who ever truly Idolized Chester Bennington, it was Mike Shinoda. Look at his face the whole time, just watching Chester do what he does best. This is legendary.

[@Wilcox3]

That 17 second scream though. Absolutely phenomenal.

[@vard23]

No fucking vocal glitch. Better than studio version. Perfection. Period. Thank you Chester, We miss you

[@austriantruther4648]

Best live version!!

[@medjay07]

The look that Mike gives to Chester at 1:57 when the scream is about to drop, EPIC!

[@차니모션]

I just can say thank you and miss you

[@zakar98k]

Chester truly is one of the greatest singers of all time

[@johannesdatblue4164]

His screams are so brutal that he could shatter adamantium❤

[@luccasings5669]

Chester was an amazing vocalist...Fantastic voice. If he was alive he should give some lessons to these new singers who think they can sing.

[@musiclove543]

I loved how Mike looked at him knowing he'll rock this out. Oh Chester ❤ never resented always missed and loved my prettiest smile ever

[@Jeff_Butcher]

In my opinion this guy was the best vocalist in all the Nu Metal subgenre, at least he had better projection and technique than most (if not all) Nu metal popular singers.

[@tatingyellow94]

the best of 17 seconds of scream of mylife

[@danieljackson9451]

Sing like an angel, scream like a demon

[@h.rdfd.]

Mike's face at 2:42 you can tell, he's so proud of Chester.

[@joelonergan1555]

This is absolutely fucking incredible

[@jaredi1739]

I have never seen this video before. I always thought the 17 s scream was always cut in the middle, now I'm happy!

[@theawesomekid221]

The other day I remembered Chester is gone and I couldn't believe it. After all this time. He's still gone /: /:

[@BBBintheHouse]

Your voice was too good for us, sing to angels now Chester R.I.P.

[@epicdragon2866]

2:56 Mike's face is so happy...)

[@Batman-qd1zh]

That scream and Mike's face says it all. Bless you Chester.

[@ailsonlemos5618]

Descanse em paz, Chester!! Brasil sempre vai amar vc e sua voz 🤘🏾

[@rhmikemizo2320]

Greatest singer of all time.

[@elmo9097]

it's so sad to watch chester, cause everyone else in the band look like they enjoy being in the band, but chester kept thinking he wasnt enough. RIP to one of the greatest vocalists of all time

[@gourabmazumdar]

That scream 😮😮😮❤❤❤

[@FalloutProfile]

I always go back this randomly, hard to match this rawness

[@StephenJones-m9h]

It’s sad that today’s youth won’t get to experience what we did. Hybrid theory, jay z collab l, the monster that was Chester Bennington. Seeing them on kerrang tv in early 2000’s was amazing. We had a good childhood

[@earthisarealm5393]

Well...those lyrics sure make sense now of the pain he has been enduring for a very long time. RIP Chester! You were one of a kind and truly an amazing artist!

[@ancude]

What an absolute legend.

[@Taekwon.]

Legend has it the scream still echoes in the grave. R.I.P

[@marcoshenrique6465]

17 segundos sem desafinar incrivelmente Chester

[@vikramduttagupta9735]

How does Chester do that? omg

[@danpoirier4037]

+Vikram Dutta Gupta perhaps he has a biological predisposition to belt it out:)

[@gatopasa]

+Vikram Dutta Gupta it's fuck'n amazing ha? ... he's not of this palnet !!

[@blackopstv0]

+Vikram Dutta Gupta How does a person do that?

[@bhishmakhettri6116]

Need practise bro I can finally pulled it

[@Epikmanful]

cuz he's a LEGEND.

[@d-lowz-no9931]

This has got to be the best live performance vocally of this song I’ve ever heard. He hits every single note perfectly. RIP Chester 🤘🏽

[@DavidLuzi]

Awesome performance

[@geestok5113]

This is a legendary performance. RIP Chester.