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{{Template:Infobox Concert
| Name        = Sessions@AOL 2005
| Artist      = Weezer
| Cover      = aolsessions2005-1.jpg
| Tour        = [[Make Believe Tour]]
| Venue      = Capitol Studios, Studio A
| Location    = Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA
| Date        = [[November 1]], [[2005]]
| Released    = [[November 18]], [[2005]]
| Associated album    = ''[[Make Believe]]''
| Last show  =
| This show  = '''Sessions@AOL (2005)'''
| Next show  = [[Sessions@AOL (2008)]]
}}


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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.  
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==
==Overview==
[[image:aolsessions2005-2.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Shooting the AOL Sessions]]
"[[Perfect Situation]]" opens the setlist, and the performance is very similar to the song's single version. It includes the altered chorus vocals and background vocal of "perfect situation" during the outro. The performance of "[[Buddy Holly]]" that follows includes the guitar/synth intro played frequently on the [[Make Believe Tour]]. Auto Tune is used significantly on this song and all the other songs from the sessions. "[[Don't Let Go]]" follows, featuring an updated vocal line and synthesizer arrangement. [[Brian Bell]] plays lead guitar and synthesizer during this performance and [[Rivers Cuomo]] sings. Cuomo performs "[[Island in the Sun]]" next, as a solo acoustic piece. "[[Beverly Hills]]" follows, featuring an extended talk box solo played by [[Cuomo]] Background vocals "gimmie gimmie" are performed by [[Scott Shriner]] and Bell instead of the female vocals on the album version.
===Perfect Situation===
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]]
===Buddy Holly===
This version of "[[Buddy Holly]]" includes the guitar/synth intro played on the [[Make Believe Tour]]. 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===
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===
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.
===Beverly Hills===
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.


==Set list==
# "[[Perfect Situation]]"
# "[[Buddy Holly]]"
# "[[Don't Let Go]]"
# "[[Island in the Sun]]"
# "[[Beverly Hills]]"
# Q&A
<gallery>
Image:aolsessions2005-2.jpg|Shooting the AOL Sessions.
Image:aolsessions2005-3.jpg|Brian Bell playing the piano.
</gallery>
==Video==
==Video==
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* [[Sessions@AOL (2009)]]
* [[Sessions@AOL (2009)]]
* [[List of studios Weezer has recorded at]]
* [[List of studios Weezer has recorded at]]
[[Category:Studio performance]]
[[Category:AOL sessions]]
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