Details
- Instrument:
- Choir Tenor Voice Mezzo-Soprano Voice Alto Voice Soprano Voice Bass Voice
- Ensembles:
- Choir
- Genres:
- Pop Metal Hard Rock Contemporary A Cappella
- Publishers:
- BeeMaster Music
- Series:
- ArrangeMe
- Item types:
- Digital
- Level:
- Intermediate
- Artist:
- Linkin Park
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Number of Pages:
- 18
Chorus 5-Part Chorus, Alto, Alto Voice, Bass, Bass Voice, Choir, Mezzo-Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano Voice, Soprano, Soprano voice, Tenor, Tenor Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download
Arrangement written in @dorico
Vocals by @ACE-Studio
Video edited in Final Cut Pro
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ABOUT THE SONG:
“The Emptiness Machine,” released on September 5, 2024, marks a bold comeback for Linkin Park. It’s the lead single from their eighth studio album From Zero, and notably the first to feature Emily Armstrong on vocals and Colin Brittain on drums, following the tragic loss of Chester Bennington and the departure of founding drummer Rob Bourdon .
Musically, the song is a high-octane blend of hard rock, alternative, and alternative metal—described by Revolver as “a supercharged rock anthem in the tried‑and‑true LP tradition” .
Lyrically and visually, it captures a feeling of hollow pursuit: the “emptiness machine” is a powerful metaphor for how ambition and societal expectations can drain meaning from our lives.
The track was a global phenomenon. It seized #1 spots in countries including Germany (for an impressive eleven weeks), Austria, Portugal, and Switzerland, and broke into the top 20 or higher across numerous others. In the U.S., it debuted with massive streaming and sales numbers, landing high on the Billboard charts, reaffirming Linkin Park’s enduring impact even after years of absence .
Anecdotally, fans have responded passionately. One Redditor said, “Honestly the song doesn’t really take off until her vocals come in. Her performance on the hook is everything.” While others highlighted the chemistry, noting how Mike Shinoda’s melodic intro complements Emily Armstrong’s raw, emotive chorus—calling it “just perfection”. That blend of familiarity and freshness lies at the heart of the song’s charm.
ABOUT THIS ARRANGEMENT:
This choral arrangement takes the raw drive and emotional intensity of the original and turns it into something both thrilling and soaring. The momentum of the verses locks into powerful choral harmonies, building tension and release—mirroring the emotional arc of the song but with voices rather than guitars.
There’s a muscular energy, every chord pulsing, every voice rising. The arrangement doesn’t hold back; it’s bold, passionate, unapologetic—carrying the same force that made the single such a comeback anthem.
At the emotional center is a deep resonance: the chorus, when layered in voices, multiplies the song’s yearning—for connection, for belonging—and amplifies the metaphor of the “emptiness machine” in a way that’s both visceral and profoundly affecting.
An anecdote to enhance your arrangement story: imagine the choir in rehearsal, voices trembling as they hit the final chord; echoing the last scream of the song. That moment of real, shared catharsis when everyone senses they're speaking to something bigger than themselves, captures exactly why this piece works so well as choral music: it isn’t just heard; it's felt.
SKU: A0.1701545
By Linkin Park. By Brad Delson; Colin Brittain Cunningham; Dave Farrell; Emily Armstrong; Joe Hahn; Mike Shinoda. Arranged by Rogier Ijmker. This edition: pdf, streaming. A Cappella, Contemporary A Cappella, Pop, Rock. 18 pages. BeeMaster Music #1265717. Published by BeeMaster Music (A0.1701545).For learning tracks and custom arranging please email me at [email protected]
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Arrangement written in @dorico
Vocals by @ACE-Studio
Video edited in Final Cut Pro
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ABOUT THE SONG:
“The Emptiness Machine,” released on September 5, 2024, marks a bold comeback for Linkin Park. It’s the lead single from their eighth studio album From Zero, and notably the first to feature Emily Armstrong on vocals and Colin Brittain on drums, following the tragic loss of Chester Bennington and the departure of founding drummer Rob Bourdon .
Musically, the song is a high-octane blend of hard rock, alternative, and alternative metal—described by Revolver as “a supercharged rock anthem in the tried‑and‑true LP tradition” .
Lyrically and visually, it captures a feeling of hollow pursuit: the “emptiness machine” is a powerful metaphor for how ambition and societal expectations can drain meaning from our lives.
The track was a global phenomenon. It seized #1 spots in countries including Germany (for an impressive eleven weeks), Austria, Portugal, and Switzerland, and broke into the top 20 or higher across numerous others. In the U.S., it debuted with massive streaming and sales numbers, landing high on the Billboard charts, reaffirming Linkin Park’s enduring impact even after years of absence .
Anecdotally, fans have responded passionately. One Redditor said, “Honestly the song doesn’t really take off until her vocals come in. Her performance on the hook is everything.” While others highlighted the chemistry, noting how Mike Shinoda’s melodic intro complements Emily Armstrong’s raw, emotive chorus—calling it “just perfection”. That blend of familiarity and freshness lies at the heart of the song’s charm.
ABOUT THIS ARRANGEMENT:
This choral arrangement takes the raw drive and emotional intensity of the original and turns it into something both thrilling and soaring. The momentum of the verses locks into powerful choral harmonies, building tension and release—mirroring the emotional arc of the song but with voices rather than guitars.
There’s a muscular energy, every chord pulsing, every voice rising. The arrangement doesn’t hold back; it’s bold, passionate, unapologetic—carrying the same force that made the single such a comeback anthem.
At the emotional center is a deep resonance: the chorus, when layered in voices, multiplies the song’s yearning—for connection, for belonging—and amplifies the metaphor of the “emptiness machine” in a way that’s both visceral and profoundly affecting.
An anecdote to enhance your arrangement story: imagine the choir in rehearsal, voices trembling as they hit the final chord; echoing the last scream of the song. That moment of real, shared catharsis when everyone senses they're speaking to something bigger than themselves, captures exactly why this piece works so well as choral music: it isn’t just heard; it's felt.
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