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| genre = {{hlist|[[Pop rock]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://zumic.com/music-videos/305119/battle-symphony-linkin-park-youtube-lyric-video/|title="Battle Symphony" - Linkin Park [YouTube Lyric Video] - Zumic - Officially Authorized Music Streaming & Lyrics|publisher=|accessdate= April 10, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://heavymag.com.au/album-review-linkin-park-one-more-light/|title=[ALBUM REVIEW] LINKIN PARK – One More Light|work=heavymag.com.au|accessdate=5 November 2019}}</ref>|[[electropop]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://musicfeeds.com.au/news/linkin-park-new-song-called-battle-symphony-mum-will-love/|title=Linkin Park Have A New Song Called 'Battle Symphony' & Your Mum Will Love It - Music Feeds|date=March 18, 2017|publisher=|accessdate= April 10, 2017}}</ref>}}
| genre = {{hlist|[[Pop rock]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://zumic.com/music-videos/305119/battle-symphony-linkin-park-youtube-lyric-video/|title="Battle Symphony" - Linkin Park [YouTube Lyric Video] - Zumic - Officially Authorized Music Streaming & Lyrics|date=17 March 2017 |publisher=|access-date= April 10, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://heavymag.com.au/album-review-linkin-park-one-more-light/|title=[ALBUM REVIEW] LINKIN PARK – One More Light|work=heavymag.com.au|date=11 May 2017 |access-date=5 November 2019}}</ref>|[[electropop]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://musicfeeds.com.au/news/linkin-park-new-song-called-battle-symphony-mum-will-love/|title=Linkin Park Have A New Song Called 'Battle Symphony' & Your Mum Will Love It - Music Feeds|date=March 18, 2017|publisher=|access-date= April 10, 2017}}</ref>}}
| length = 3:36
| length = 3:36
| label = {{hlist|[[Warner Bros. Records|Warner Bros.]]|[[Machine Shop Recordings|Machine Shop]]}}
| label = {{hlist|[[Warner Bros. Records|Warner Bros.]]|[[Machine Shop Recordings|Machine Shop]]}}
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==Background==
==Background==
The title "Battle Symphony" was first seen in a picture posted on Joe Hahn's Instagram story on September 6, 2016 of Brad playing acoustic guitar with the band's song board behind him he also copyrighted .<ref>[http://lplive.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=12128&page=7#entry266026 LP7 New Album Updates - Page 7 - Everything Linkin Park - Linkin Park Live - Page 7] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170923194606/http://lplive.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=12128&page=7#entry266026 |date=2017-09-23 }} ''LPLive.com''</ref> The band premiered the lyrics on Genius.com<ref>https://twitter.com/linkinpark/status/841758648934137856</ref> A few videos were posted on social media teasing the release of the single with few making of clips. Mike Shinoda also did a live stream on [[Instagram]] to discuss the single. The vocal production was provided by Andrew Bolooki.{{citation needed|date=March 2017}}
The title "Battle Symphony" was first seen in a picture posted on Joe Hahn's Instagram story on September 6, 2016, of Brad playing acoustic guitar with the band's song board behind him, he also copyrighted.<ref>[http://lplive.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=12128&page=7#entry266026 LP7 New Album Updates - Page 7 - Everything Linkin Park - Linkin Park Live - Page 7] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170923194606/http://lplive.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=12128&page=7#entry266026 |date=2017-09-23 }} ''LPLive.com''</ref> The band premiered the lyrics on Genius.com.<ref>{{cite tweet|number=841758648934137856|user=linkinpark|title= @Genius<!-- full text of tweet that Twitter returned to the bot (excluding links) added by TweetCiteBot. This may be better truncated or may need expanding (TW limits responses to 140 characters) or case changes. --> |date=14 March 2017}}</ref>


==Music video==
==Music video==
On January 12, Melissa Fox, a photographer from [[Moscow]], [[Russia]] who was temporarily working in [[Los Angeles]], ran into Linkin Park and confirmed that they were shooting a music video at the 4th Street Bridge.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/BPJ4nc1gCz6/ Melissa_Fox on Instagram: "Guess who? @linkinpark began making a new music video 🙌🏻 #USA #LosAngeles #linkinpark"]</ref> [[BMX]] rider Alfredo Mancuso also ran into the band that same day and lent his drone to the band so they could shoot some footage with it.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkVk02f3x6A WE'RE GOING TO BE FAMOUS!] ''[[YouTube]]''</ref>
On January 12, Melissa Fox, a photographer from [[Moscow]], [[Russia]] who was temporarily working in [[Los Angeles]], ran into Linkin Park and confirmed that they were shooting a music video at the 4th Street Bridge.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/BPJ4nc1gCz6/ Melissa_Fox on Instagram: "Guess who? @linkinpark began making a new music video 🙌🏻 #USA #LosAngeles #linkinpark"]</ref> [[BMX]] rider Alfredo Mancuso also ran into the band that same day and lent his drone to the band so they could shoot some footage with it.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkVk02f3x6A WE'RE GOING TO BE FAMOUS!] ''[[YouTube]]''</ref>


The "Battle Symphony" lyric video was released on March 16, 2017 <ref>{{Citation|last=Linkin Park|title=Battle Symphony (Official Lyric Video) - Linkin Park|date=2017-03-16|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7ab595h0AU|accessdate=2017-05-17}}</ref> and received 4.8 million views during its first week on [[YouTube]]. As of 10 November 2019, the lyric video has gained over 79 million views.
The "Battle Symphony" lyric video was released on March 16, 2017 <ref>{{Citation|last=Linkin Park|title=Battle Symphony (Official Lyric Video) - Linkin Park|date=2017-03-16|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7ab595h0AU|access-date=2017-05-17}}</ref> and received 4.8 million views during its first week on [[YouTube]]. As of 31 December 2021, the lyric video has gained over 87 million views.


==Usage in media==
==Usage in media==
This song is used in the video game by [[Konami]], ''[[Pro Evolution Soccer 2018]]''. This is the second time a song from Linkin Park had featured since [[All for Nothing (song)|All for Nothing]] with [[Page Hamilton]].
This song is used in the video game
''[[Pro Evolution Soccer 2018]]''.


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This song is used in the [[2017 NBA Playoffs]].<ref>{{Citation|title=Best of the NBA's 1st Round in Phantom - "Battle Symphony by Linkin Park"|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c08czbal4ws|language=en|access-date=2019-11-01}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=Best of the NBA's 2nd Round in Phantom - "Battle Symphony by Linkin Park"|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTB_zx-4geY|language=en|access-date=2019-11-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/7767890/nba-playoffs-highlight-video-linkin-park-battle-symphony|title=NBA Lifts Linkin Park's 'Battle Symphony' for Playoffs Highlights Video: Watch|magazine=Billboard|access-date=2019-11-04}}</ref>
This song is used in the
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''[[2017 NBA Playoffs]]''.<ref>{{Citation|title=Best of the NBA’s 1st Round in Phantom - “Battle Symphony by Linkin Park”|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c08czbal4ws|language=en|access-date=2019-11-01}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=Best of the NBA’s 2nd Round in Phantom - “Battle Symphony by Linkin Park”|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTB_zx-4geY|language=en|access-date=2019-11-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/7767890/nba-playoffs-highlight-video-linkin-park-battle-symphony|title=NBA Lifts Linkin Park's 'Battle Symphony' for Playoffs Highlights Video: Watch|website=Billboard|access-date=2019-11-04}}</ref>


==Personnel==
==Personnel==
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'''Production personnel'''
'''Production personnel'''
* Produced by Mike Shinoda and Brad Delson
* Produced by Mike Shinoda and Brad Delson
* Written by Chester Bennington
* Written by Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson and Jon Green
* Vocals by Chester Bennington and Mike Shinoda
* Vocals by Chester Bennington, Mike Shinoda and Dave Farrell
* Vocal production by Andrew Bolooki
* Vocal production by Andrew Bolooki
* Engineered by Mike Shinoda, Ethan Mates and Josh Newell
* Engineered by Mike Shinoda, Ethan Mates and Josh Newell
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==Charts==
==Charts==
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!scope="col"|Chart (2017)
!scope="col"|Chart (2017)
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!scope="col"|Peak<br>position
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{{singlechart|Czech Republic|83|year=2017|week=12|rowheader=true|accessdate=March 28, 2017}}
{{single chart|Czech Republic|83|year=2017|week=12|rowheader=true|accessdate=March 28, 2017}}
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{{single chart|Czechdigital|27|year=2017|week=30|rowheader=true|accessdate=August 1, 2017}}
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{{singlechart|Germany2|95|songid=1644380|artist=Linkin Park|song=Battle Symphony|rowheader=true|accessdate=March 24, 2017}}
{{single chart|Germany|95|songid=1644380|artist=Linkin Park|song=Battle Symphony|rowheader=true|accessdate=March 24, 2017}}
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{{singlechart|Hungarysingle|21|year=2017|week=12|rowheader=true|accessdate=March 31, 2017}}
{{single chart|Hungarysingle|21|year=2017|week=12|rowheader=true|accessdate=March 31, 2017}}
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{{singlechart|Portugal|71|artist=Linkin Park|song=Battle Symphony|rowheader=true|accessdate=August 4, 2017}}
{{single chart|Portugal|71|artist=Linkin Park|song=Battle Symphony|rowheader=true|accessdate=August 4, 2017}}
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! scope="row"| [[Scottish Singles Chart|Scotland]] ([[Official Charts Company|OCC]])<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/scottish-singles-chart/20170324/41/|title=Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart|publisher=[[Official Charts Company]]|date=March 24, 2017|access-date=April 15, 2024}}</ref>
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{{singlechart|Slovakdigital|52|year=2017|week=30|rowheader=true|accessdate=August 1, 2017}}
| 80
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{{singlechart|Switzerland|90|artist=Linkin Park|song=Battle Symphony|rowheader=true|accessdate=March 25, 2017}}
{{single chart|Slovakdigital2|52|year=2017|week=30|rowheader=true|accessdate=August 1, 2017}}
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{{singlechart|Billboardrocksongs|11|artist=Linkin Park|rowheader=true|accessdate=March 31, 2017}}
{{single chart|Switzerland|90|artist=Linkin Park|song=Battle Symphony|rowheader=true|accessdate=March 25, 2017}}
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! scope="row"| [[UK Singles Sales Chart|UK Singles Sales]] ([[Official Charts Company|OCC]])<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-sales-chart/20170324/7509/|title=Official Singles Sales Chart|publisher=[[Official Charts Company]]|date=March 24, 2017|access-date=April 15, 2024}}</ref>
| 83
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! scope="row"| [[UK Singles Downloads Chart|UK Singles Downloads]] ([[Official Charts Company|OCC]])<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-downloads-chart/20170324/7000/|title=Official Singles Downloads Chart|publisher=[[Official Charts Company]]|date=March 24, 2017|access-date=April 15, 2024}}</ref>
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Latest revision as of 12:17, 23 September 2024

"Battle Symphony"
Promotional single by Linkin Park
from the album One More Light
ReleasedMarch 16, 2017
Genre
Length3:36
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Brad Delson
  • Mike Shinoda
Music video
"Battle Symphony" (Lyric Video) on YouTube

"Battle Symphony" is a promotional single by American rock band Linkin Park. The song was recorded by the band for their seventh studio album, titled One More Light. The song appears on the album as the fourth track. The song was written by Linkin Park members Brad Delson and Mike Shinoda. The song was released on March 16, 2017, but it was leaked some days before.

Background

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The title "Battle Symphony" was first seen in a picture posted on Joe Hahn's Instagram story on September 6, 2016, of Brad playing acoustic guitar with the band's song board behind him, he also copyrighted.[4] The band premiered the lyrics on Genius.com.[5]

Music video

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On January 12, Melissa Fox, a photographer from Moscow, Russia who was temporarily working in Los Angeles, ran into Linkin Park and confirmed that they were shooting a music video at the 4th Street Bridge.[6] BMX rider Alfredo Mancuso also ran into the band that same day and lent his drone to the band so they could shoot some footage with it.[7]

The "Battle Symphony" lyric video was released on March 16, 2017 [8] and received 4.8 million views during its first week on YouTube. As of 31 December 2021, the lyric video has gained over 87 million views.

Usage in media

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This song is used in the video game by Konami, Pro Evolution Soccer 2018. This is the second time a song from Linkin Park had featured since All for Nothing with Page Hamilton.

This song is used in the 2017 NBA Playoffs.[9][10][11]

Personnel

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Linkin Park

Production personnel

  • Produced by Mike Shinoda and Brad Delson
  • Written by Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson and Jon Green
  • Vocals by Chester Bennington, Mike Shinoda and Dave Farrell
  • Vocal production by Andrew Bolooki
  • Engineered by Mike Shinoda, Ethan Mates and Josh Newell
  • Mixed by Manny Marroquin
  • Mixing engineered by Chris Galland
  • Mixing assisted by Robin Florent and Jeff Jackson
  • Mastered by Chris Gehringer

Notes

  • Credits from streaming website.[12]

Charts

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Chart performance for "Battle Symphony"
Chart (2017) Peak
position
Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[13] 83
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[14] 27
Germany (GfK)[15] 95
Hungary (Single Top 40)[16] 21
Portugal (AFP)[17] 71
Scotland (OCC)[18] 80
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[19] 52
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[20] 90
UK Singles Sales (OCC)[21] 83
UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[22] 83
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[23] 11

References

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  1. ^ ""Battle Symphony" - Linkin Park [YouTube Lyric Video] - Zumic - Officially Authorized Music Streaming & Lyrics". 17 March 2017. Retrieved April 10, 2017.
  2. ^ "[ALBUM REVIEW] LINKIN PARK – One More Light". heavymag.com.au. 11 May 2017. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
  3. ^ "Linkin Park Have A New Song Called 'Battle Symphony' & Your Mum Will Love It - Music Feeds". March 18, 2017. Retrieved April 10, 2017.
  4. ^ LP7 New Album Updates - Page 7 - Everything Linkin Park - Linkin Park Live - Page 7 Archived 2017-09-23 at the Wayback Machine LPLive.com
  5. ^ @linkinpark (14 March 2017). "@Genius" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  6. ^ Melissa_Fox on Instagram: "Guess who? @linkinpark began making a new music video 🙌🏻 #USA #LosAngeles #linkinpark"
  7. ^ WE'RE GOING TO BE FAMOUS! YouTube
  8. ^ Linkin Park (2017-03-16), Battle Symphony (Official Lyric Video) - Linkin Park, retrieved 2017-05-17
  9. ^ Best of the NBA's 1st Round in Phantom - "Battle Symphony by Linkin Park", retrieved 2019-11-01
  10. ^ Best of the NBA's 2nd Round in Phantom - "Battle Symphony by Linkin Park", retrieved 2019-11-01
  11. ^ "NBA Lifts Linkin Park's 'Battle Symphony' for Playoffs Highlights Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-11-04.
  12. ^ One More Light- Linkin Park–Download and listen to the album. Qobuz. Retrieved May 10, 2017.
  13. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 12. týden 2017 in the date selector. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
  14. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 30. týden 2017 in the date selector. Retrieved August 1, 2017.
  15. ^ "Linkin Park – Battle Symphony" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved March 24, 2017.
  16. ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved March 31, 2017.
  17. ^ "Linkin Park – Battle Symphony". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
  18. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart". Official Charts Company. March 24, 2017. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  19. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 30. týden 2017 in the date selector. Retrieved August 1, 2017.
  20. ^ "Linkin Park – Battle Symphony". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved March 25, 2017.
  21. ^ "Official Singles Sales Chart". Official Charts Company. March 24, 2017. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  22. ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart". Official Charts Company. March 24, 2017. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  23. ^ "Linkin Park Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 31, 2017.
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