The most surprising move, especially from Linkin Park, is that the moments of intense, aggressive vocals actually have distinguishable notes and melodic value. This is not the typical fare from Linkin Park that fans have heard in the past. That development itself automatically gives more credibility to this work as a piece turning to virtue.
A final word: the last seconds of the video comprise of the lead vocalist, Chester, belting one last note into the darkness. It is, as previously mentioned, a recognizable note instead of a jarring, painful one. This makes the expression on his face one of determination rather than torture. Red triangles also fly off of Chester in the ending moments of the song, easily symbolizing a release from pain and sharpness. He sings, “I’m holdling on to what I haven’t got,” but the triumphant tonality leaves the viewer/listener sure that dreams and renewed faith can be obtained.
Combining all of these elements into a meaningful development of theme and message could have been no small task for the team in charge of creating Linkin Park’s “Waiting for the End” video. It is clearly of good report and praiseworthy. In addition, because the aforementioned theme and message is one of recovery, hope, and “fighting a good fight”, it is also a work that is virtuous and lovely.
Yes, I really did write a paper on this video. It's a healthy obsession. Promise.
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