Burning in the Skies
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"Burning in the Skies" is a song by American rock band Linkin Park
. It was announced as the band's third single from their fourth studio album A Thousand Suns
on the 20th of January 2011, and it was released on March 21.
A music video for the single was directed by Joe Hahn
, Linkin Park's turntablist
. It was released in the United States
to the Nielsen BDS adult contemporary indicator chart by February 2011
, although it was clarified by vocalist Mike Shinoda
that it is an international-only single, hence not charting in any Billboard
charts.
"Burning in the Skies" (along with five other songs from A Thousand Suns) is featured in the "Linkin Park Track Pack" as downloadable content
for the rhythm video game Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock
. The track pack was released on October 19, 2010.
and lead vocalist Mike Shinoda
tweeting about filming the video.
The international music video was directed by Joe Hahn. The video premiered on kerrang.com on February 22. The video was also uploaded on YouTube
by Linkin Park on their official YouTube channel linkinparktv. The entire video is in slow motion. It shows the final activities of random people before being caught in a blast radius
of what seems to be a nuclear explosion in downtown Los Angeles
. The explosion happens when the guitar solo starts. Then the band members are seen in darkness with effects similar to the ones used in the "Waiting for the End
" music video, although they do not sing or perform their instruments in accordance to the song.
The behind-the-scenes video for "Burning in the Skies" was released on 29 March 2011.
as the chorus had been sung by Mike Shinoda
and Chester Bennington
after the bridge of "Bleed It Out
" in several shows of the tour.
praised the song, saying that the band "delivered an upbeat track that could play just as easily on any pop radio station."
charts. The single received moderate success in the charts where it charted.
CD single
Promotional UK CD single
Linkin Park
Linkin Park is an American rock band from Agoura Hills, California. Formed in 1996, the band rose to international fame with their debut album, Hybrid Theory, which was certified Diamond by the RIAA in 2005 and multi-platinum in several other countries...
. It was announced as the band's third single from their fourth studio album A Thousand Suns
A Thousand Suns
A Thousand Suns is the fourth studio album by American rock band Linkin Park. It was first released on September 14, 2010. The album was written by the band and co-produced by Linkin Park vocalist Mike Shinoda and Rick Rubin, who previously worked together to produce Minutes to Midnight...
on the 20th of January 2011, and it was released on March 21.
A music video for the single was directed by Joe Hahn
Joe Hahn
Joseph "Joe" Hahn , better known by his stage name, Mr. Hahn, is an American turntablist and director best known as the DJ and sampler for the band Linkin Park.-Personal Biography:...
, Linkin Park's turntablist
Turntablism
Turntablism is the art of manipulating sounds and creating music using phonograph turntables and a DJ mixer.The word 'turntablist' was coined in 1995 by DJ Babu to describe the difference between a DJ who just plays records, and one who performs by touching and moving the records, stylus and mixer...
. It was released in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
to the Nielsen BDS adult contemporary indicator chart by February 2011
2011 in radio
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, although it was clarified by vocalist Mike Shinoda
Mike Shinoda
Michael "Mike" Kenji Shinoda is an American musician, record producer, and artist. He is best known as the rapper, principal songwriter, keyboardist, vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the rock band Linkin Park, along with his co-frontman and lead singer Chester Bennington, and as a solo rapper in...
that it is an international-only single, hence not charting in any Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
charts.
"Burning in the Skies" (along with five other songs from A Thousand Suns) is featured in the "Linkin Park Track Pack" as downloadable content
Downloadable content
Downloadable content is official additional content for a video game distributed through the Internet. Downloadable content can be of several types, ranging from a single in-game outfit to an entirely new, extensive storyline, similarly to an expansion pack. As such, DLC may add new game modes,...
for the rhythm video game Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock
Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock
Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock is a music video game and the sixth main entry in the Guitar Hero series for the PlayStation 3, Wii, and Xbox 360 consoles. The game was released September 24, 2010 in Europe, September 28, 2010 in North America and September 29, 2010 in Australia...
. The track pack was released on October 19, 2010.
Music video
Filming for the music video occurred from January 17 through 19, 2011, with Joe HahnJoe Hahn
Joseph "Joe" Hahn , better known by his stage name, Mr. Hahn, is an American turntablist and director best known as the DJ and sampler for the band Linkin Park.-Personal Biography:...
and lead vocalist Mike Shinoda
Mike Shinoda
Michael "Mike" Kenji Shinoda is an American musician, record producer, and artist. He is best known as the rapper, principal songwriter, keyboardist, vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the rock band Linkin Park, along with his co-frontman and lead singer Chester Bennington, and as a solo rapper in...
tweeting about filming the video.
The international music video was directed by Joe Hahn. The video premiered on kerrang.com on February 22. The video was also uploaded on YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
by Linkin Park on their official YouTube channel linkinparktv. The entire video is in slow motion. It shows the final activities of random people before being caught in a blast radius
Blast radius
A blast radius is the distance from the source that will be affected when an explosion occurs. A blast radius is often associated with, but not limited to, bombs, mines, explosive projectiles , and other weapons with an explosive charge....
of what seems to be a nuclear explosion in downtown Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
. The explosion happens when the guitar solo starts. Then the band members are seen in darkness with effects similar to the ones used in the "Waiting for the End
Waiting for the End
"Waiting for the End" is a song by American rock band Linkin Park, released on October 1, 2010. It is the second single from their fourth studio album, A Thousand Suns, which was released on September 14, 2010...
" music video, although they do not sing or perform their instruments in accordance to the song.
The behind-the-scenes video for "Burning in the Skies" was released on 29 March 2011.
Live performances
The song made its debut full live performance at their Melbourne, Australia show on 13 December 2010 during their A Thousand Suns World TourA Thousand Suns World Tour
A Thousand Suns World Tour was a worldwide concert tour by American rock band Linkin Park. The tour supported the band's fourth studio album A Thousand Suns. The tour ranked 35th in Pollstar's "Top 50 Worldwide Tour ", earning over 20 million dollars.-Background:Linkin Park announced their upcoming...
as the chorus had been sung by Mike Shinoda
Mike Shinoda
Michael "Mike" Kenji Shinoda is an American musician, record producer, and artist. He is best known as the rapper, principal songwriter, keyboardist, vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the rock band Linkin Park, along with his co-frontman and lead singer Chester Bennington, and as a solo rapper in...
and Chester Bennington
Chester Bennington
Chester Charles Bennington is an American musician, singer-songwriter and actor. He is best known as the lead vocalist and songwriter of the rock band Linkin Park....
after the bridge of "Bleed It Out
Bleed It Out
"Bleed It Out" is a song by American rock band Linkin Park. The song is released as the second single from their third studio album, Minutes to Midnight, the single was released on August 14, 2007....
" in several shows of the tour.
Reception
Jean Dean Wells of AOL RadioAOL Radio
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praised the song, saying that the band "delivered an upbeat track that could play just as easily on any pop radio station."
Chart performance
Since Shinoda confirmed that it is an international-only single, the single did not chart in any BillboardBillboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
charts. The single received moderate success in the charts where it charted.
| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Austrian Singles Chart Ö3 Austria Top 40 Ö3 Austria Top 40 is the name of the official Austrian singles chart, as well as the radio show which presents it, aired Fridays on Hitradio Ö3. The show presents the Austrian singles, ringtones and downloads chart. It premiered on 26 November 1968 as Disc Parade and was presented by Ernst Grissemann... |
35 |
| German Singles Chart Media Control Charts The official music charts in Germany are gathered and published by the company Media Control GfK International on behalf of Bundesverband Musikindustrie... |
43 |
| German Airplay Chart | 26 |
| Portuguese National Top 50 Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa The Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa is currently the only recording industry association in Portugal. Created in 1989, it succeeded GPPFV and UNEVA .... |
35 |
| Swiss Singles Chart Swiss Music Charts The Swiss Music Charts are Switzerland's main music sales charts. The charts are a record of the highest-selling singles and albums in various genres in Switzerland.The Swiss Charts include:* Singles Top 75... |
41 |
Track listing
Digital singleCD single
Promotional UK CD single