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[[Weezer]]'s first Sessions@AOL performance took place on [[November 1]], | The '''Sessions@AOL''' in [[2005]] were [[Weezer]]'s first Sessions@AOL performance, and they took place on 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== | ||
[[image:aolsessions2005-2.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Shooting the AOL Sessions]] | [[image:aolsessions2005-2.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Shooting the AOL Sessions]] | ||
===Beverly Hills=== | ===Beverly Hills=== | ||
This version of "[[Beverly Hills]]" includes the notable "extended talk box solo" played by Rivers, which is considered by some fans the "saving grace" for this song. In this performance, the background vocals "gimmie gimmie" are performed by Scott and Brian instead of the female vocals on the album version. | This version of "[[Beverly Hills]]" includes the notable "extended talk box solo" played by lead singer [[Rivers Cuomo]], which is considered by some fans the "saving grace" for this song. In this performance, the background vocals "gimmie gimmie" are performed by [[Scott Shriner]] and [[Brian Bell]] instead of the female vocals on the album version. | ||
===Buddy Holly=== | ===Buddy Holly=== | ||
This version of "[[Buddy Holly]]" includes the guitar/synth intro played on recent tours. This live session was performed following the Make Believe tour, and as a result | This version of "[[Buddy Holly]]" includes the guitar/synth intro played on recent tours. This live session was performed following the Make Believe tour, and as a result Cuomo's voice is somewhat hoarse. His voice cracks many times throughout the song, most notably on the lyric "What's with these homies dissin' my girl?" Auto Tuning is used significantly on this song and all the other songs from the 2005 AOL Sessions. | ||
===Don't Let Go=== | ===Don't Let Go=== | ||
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 | 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 Cuomo only sings. | ||
===Island in the Sun=== | ===Island in the Sun=== | ||
This is an entirely acoustic performance of [[Island in the Sun]], performed only by | This is an entirely acoustic performance of [[Island in the Sun]], performed only by Cuomo. 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 Cuomo 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 | This performance is very similar to the single version, excluding all the flubbed notes sung by Cuomo. 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]] | ||