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[[Weezer]]'s first AOL Sessions performance took place on [[November 1]], [[2005]] at Capitol Studios' Studio A in Hollywood. Five songs were performed live in the studio, and therefore are presented in their sometimes altered 'live' versions. The performances and a interview shot on the same day debuted on [[November 18]], 2005 on the [http://music.aol.com/video/beverly-hills-aol-sessions/weezer/1430034 AOL Sessions] site. Also, backup guitarist [[Bobby Schneck]], who accompanied the band on the [[Make Believe Tour]] performed with the band. Later, a [[AOL Sessions Best Buy Exclusive DVD|Best Buy | [[Weezer]]'s first AOL Sessions performance took place on [[November 1]], [[2005]] at Capitol Studios' Studio A in Hollywood. Five songs were performed live in the studio, and therefore are presented in their sometimes altered 'live' versions. The performances and a interview shot on the same day debuted on [[November 18]], 2005 on the [http://music.aol.com/video/beverly-hills-aol-sessions/weezer/1430034 AOL Sessions] site. Also, backup guitarist [[Bobby Schneck]], who accompanied the band on the [[Make Believe Tour]], performed with the band. Later, a [[AOL Sessions Best Buy Exclusive DVD|Best Buy promo DVD]] was released featuring three of the performances. | ||
==Tracklist== | ==Tracklist== | ||
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The so called 'new-wave' version of "[[Don't Let Go]]". It includes a synthesizer arrangement, which, according to many fans, greatly improves the song. Brian plays lead guitar and synthesizer during this performance and Rivers only sings. | The so called 'new-wave' version of "[[Don't Let Go]]". It includes a synthesizer arrangement, which, according to many fans, greatly improves the song. Brian plays lead guitar and synthesizer during this performance and Rivers only sings. | ||
===Island in the Sun=== | ===Island in the Sun=== | ||
This is an entirely acoustic performance of the | This is an entirely acoustic performance of [[Island in the Sun]], performed only by Rivers. Having come straight off the Make Believe Tour, his voice is notably hoarse during this performance. Auto Tuning is heavily used during this performance and at certain points Rivers has been described by fans to "sound like a robot" because of it. It is the most noticeable during the bridge. | ||
===Perfect Situation=== | ===Perfect Situation=== | ||
This performance is very similar to the single version, excluding all the flubbed notes sung by Rivers. It includes the altered chorus vocals and background vocal of "Perfect situation" during the outro. | This performance is very similar to the single version, excluding all the flubbed notes sung by Rivers. It includes the altered chorus vocals and background vocal of "[[Perfect Situation|perfect situation]]" during the outro. | ||
[[image:aolsessions2005-3.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Brian Bell playing the piano at the AOL Sessions]] | [[image:aolsessions2005-3.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Brian Bell playing the piano at the AOL Sessions]] | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*''[[AOL Sessions Best Buy Exclusive DVD]]'' | * ''[[AOL Sessions Best Buy Exclusive DVD]]'' | ||
*[[AOL Sessions (2008)]] | * [[AOL Sessions (2008)]] | ||
* [[List of studios Weezer has recorded at]] | |||