Battle Symphony (song) explained

Battle Symphony
Type:Promotional single
Artist:Linkin Park
Album:One More Light
Released:March 16, 2017
Length:3:36

"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

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.[1] The band premiered the lyrics on Genius.com.[2]

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.[3] 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.[4]

The "Battle Symphony" lyric video was released on March 16, 2017 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

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.[5]

Personnel

Linkin Park

Production personnel

Notes

Charts

Chart performance for "Battle Symphony"
Chart (2017)Peak
position
Scotland (OCC)[7] 80
UK Singles Sales (OCC)[8] 83
UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[9] 83

Notes and References

  1. 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
  2. 841758648934137856. linkinpark. @Genius . 14 March 2017.
  3. https://www.instagram.com/p/BPJ4nc1gCz6/ Melissa_Fox on Instagram: "Guess who? @linkinpark began making a new music video #USA #LosAngeles #linkinpark"
  4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkVk02f3x6A WE'RE GOING TO BE FAMOUS!
  5. NBA Lifts Linkin Park's 'Battle Symphony' for Playoffs Highlights Video: Watch. Billboard. 2019-11-04.
  6. http://www.qobuz.com/gb-en/album/one-more-light-linkin-park/0093624913214 One More Light- Linkin Park–Download and listen to the album
  7. Web site: Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart. Official Charts Company. March 24, 2017. April 15, 2024.
  8. Web site: Official Singles Sales Chart. Official Charts Company. March 24, 2017. April 15, 2024.
  9. Web site: Official Singles Downloads Chart. Official Charts Company. March 24, 2017. April 15, 2024.