Mike Shinoda Quotes

I usually like to make really dramatic songs that are dynamic from part to part - a lot of jumping from really quiet to really loud.

Mike Shinoda Linkin Park

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• I usually like to make really dramatic songs that are dynamic from part to part - a lot of jumping from really quiet to really loud.

  

  Mike Shinoda Linkin Park
  • Songs
  • Dramatic
  • Loud