Linkin Park Is An American Rock Band From Agoura Hills California. The Band's Current Lineup Comprises Vocalist/rhythm Guitarist/keyboardist Mike Shinoda Lead Guitarist Brad Delson Bassist Dave Farrell DJ/turntablist Joe Hahn And Drummer Rob Bourdon All Of Whom Are Founding Members. Vocalists Mark Wakefield And Chester Bennington Are Former Members Of The Band. Categorized As Alternative Rock Linkin Park's Earlier Music Spanned A Fusion Of Heavy Metal And Hip Hop While Their Later Music Features More Electronica And Pop Elements. Read More On Last.Fm
"Robot Boy" Despite Its Seemingly Simple Premise Is One Of The Most Complex Songs On A Thousand Suns. In Many Cases Shinoda And Bennington Would Record And Double Melodies And Harmonies Then Choose The "vocal Hierarchy" During Mixdown. With Multiple Tracks To Choose From They Were Able To Blend And Fade Between Each Singer. "Robot Boy" For Example Begins Its First Of Three Separate Movements With Six Overlaying Vocals — One Main And Two Harmonies Per Singer — Then Balloons To More Than 24 Tracks Packed With Volume Fades And EQ Automation. "We Decided To Go For A More Vintage Vocal Layering A La The Beach Boys And The Eagles—again To Contrast A Robotic Mechanical-Sounding Track " Says Shinoda.