Vocal ANALYSIS of Chester Bennington singing "Given Up" Live

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Published 2022-06-17
I always want to take an emotional performance over a studio version of a song if I can help it, and this is one of those instances. I am overjoyed I got to hear and feel Chester's pain in this performance of "Given Up" by Linkin Park. So chilling, and so revealing!

Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to Linkin Park performing "Given UP" for the first time.
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I definitely recommend watching the original video without interruptions. Here's the link:    • Linkin Park - Wake & Given Up (Live I...  

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Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
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All Comments (21)
  • It's not a character, it's HIM. That's the sad part. His suicide shocked everyone, but he'd been telling us how he'd been feeling from the very beginning. Those emotions were 100% real and 100% his. He didn't need to act anything out, and that's what makes listening to his music that much more gut wrenching now that he's gone. It wasn't acting, it was catharsis.
  • @az3412
    The live cover Chester did of Rolling in the Deep with only Mike behind him on piano is amazing. He poured his heart into everything.
  • Every time he sings, you hear him go from being youthful and almost scared, to being angry. And it’s just sad how 1 man could save millions but not himself
  • Songs like this hit so much harder because it wasn’t an act he was singing about his feelings … rest in paradise Chester
  • Ever since Chester passed no song sounds the same as it used to. Every single song he wrote was a cry for help while the songs he wrote were salvation for many of us. As I saw in another comment, "1 man saved millions, but millions couldn't save 1 man. RIP Chester..
  • @clonexx
    The thing is, with Chester, it’s not a character, it’s actually him. When he hits himself in the head, it’s not an act…it’s how he actually feels. It’s the reason he’s no longer here, and it’s not only tragic, but a massive loss to music.
  • @caromitgeige
    As a child psychiatrist who hasnt listened to linkin park i about 15 years, it amazes me how pure and honest Chesters expression of raw emotional pain is. So tragic he didnt find the help he needed. I hope you found peace chester.
  • He actually lost the scream this time and had to break when he dropped down - normally he carries it through before going back to clean. However, this is the most emotional performance I've seen from Chester - and that's saying something. It's understandable that his technique would slip slightly. I can't imagine the headspace he was in. He gave 110% to every single performance both physically and mentally.
  • Chester never needed to get in "character" he was always in character sadly. he was the voice that a LOOOT of us didn't have. one of my fave Linkin Park song
  • @abetteryou2025
    He is right. This whole song gives me chills. Also everyone this is LIVE!!!!!!!! no tracks no auto tune. Straight talent. This man is working.
  • Started crying watching this video. Got PTSD from service with the Royal Danish Army overseas and I know how the pain inside can eat you up. I've learned to survive with it.
  • The craziest part is if you watch the AOL live sessions of this song he actually holds the ENTIRE scream instead of stopping for breath. Absolutely wild. Miss him so much and this is the song that hurts the most
  • @aftersolo
    Rest in peace, brother. You helped me through a miserable childhood.
  • @marquislexil
    I didn’t realize until now I’ve actively avoided listening to Linkin Park since Chester passed away.... now I know why. Fuck I’m gonna need some quiet time after this. I was able to find the peace while still being able to breathe that he never found himself. And his music helped me do that. I wish it helped him in the same way😢
  • He actually has several other live performances where he does the full 17 second scream. It's SO IMPRESSIVE. I miss him so much <3 EDIT: If you want to hear an even more impressive performance, watch QWERTY live. Chester was one of a kind.
  • @MostWanted-X7
    This is a way better Chester experience for you than the first song you did, so much emotion
  • He wasn't acting, he was trying to spit the poison out. He drew it out of hundreds of thousands of us instead. Ty Chester.
  • @NozdormusRage
    People always bemoaned those artists from the bygone years of the early and late 2000's, saying they were just attention seekers, but people like Chester prove that wrong. They suffered and wrote about it. Their lyrics weren't cheesy or manufactured, but real cries for help. It's sad, but here we are.