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"'''A Song for Chi'''" is an [[instrumental music|instrumental]] [[alternative metal|alternative metal song]] recorded by several high-profile rock and [[Heavy metal music|metal]] musicians to raise money for [[poet]] and [[Deftones]] [[bass guitar|bassist]] [[Chi Cheng (musician)|Chi Cheng]], who was severely injured in a [[traffic collision|car crash]] in [[Santa Clara, California|Santa Clara]], California on November 4, 2008<ref name="fieldy"/> All profits from the song went directly to Cheng and his family for the purpose of paying for his medical care.<ref name="rr">[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=121850 Machine Head's McClain Lays Down Drum Track For Chi Cheng Benefit Song] roadrunnerrecords.com Published: 2009-06-12</ref> Cheng died in April 2013.
"'''A Song for Chi'''" is an [[instrumental music|instrumental]] [[alternative metal|alternative metal song]] recorded by several high-profile rock and [[Heavy metal music|metal]] musicians to raise money for [[poet]] and [[Deftones]] [[bass guitar|bassist]] [[Chi Cheng (musician)|Chi Cheng]], who was severely injured in a [[traffic collision|car crash]] in [[Santa Clara, California|Santa Clara]], California on November 4, 2008<ref name="fieldy"/> All profits from the song went directly to Cheng and his family for the purpose of paying for his medical care.<ref name="rr">[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=121850 Machine Head's McClain Lays Down Drum Track For Chi Cheng Benefit Song]{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} roadrunnerrecords.com Published: 2009-06-12</ref> Cheng died in April 2013.


==Recording==
==Recording==
The project was initiated by fellow bassist [[Reginald Arvizu|Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu]] of [[Korn]] in May 2009,<ref name="fieldy">[http://modlife.com/korn/news/4/6282/fieldy_writing_instrumental_song_for_deftones_chi_cheng Fieldy writing instrumental song for Deftones' Chi Cheng] modlife.com/korn Published: 2009-05-18</ref> besides himself Arvizu revealed that former [[Army of Anyone]] and current Korn drummer [[Ray Luzier]], [[Slipknot (band)|Slipknot's]] [[Jim Root]], [[Sevendust]]'s [[Clint Lowery]] and Korn guitarist [[Brian Welch]] would also be recording for the project.<ref name="fieldy"/> The project would also be the first collaboration between Welch and any of his former band mates since his departure from the band in 2005. Recordings for the song continued to take place at various venues and studios throughout the world during Korn's [[Escape from the Studio Tour (Korn)|Escape From the Studio Tour]].<ref>[http://modlife.com/asongforchi A Song for Chi - Official Website] modlife.com/asongforchi</ref> On June 8 [[Machine Head (band)|Machine Head]]'s [[Dave McClain (drummer)|Dave McClain]] recorded drums for the song on stage in [[Berlin]] before [[Machine Head (band)|Machine Head]] opened for Korn.<ref>[http://modlife.com/korn/news/3/6604/chi_project_update Chi Project Update] modlifecom/korn Published: 2009-06-09</ref> On June 17 [[Sevendust]]'s [[Morgan Rose]] and [[Clint Lowery]] recorded drums and guitars respectively in [[Paris]].<ref>[http://modlife.com/korn/news/3/6823/chi_project_update Chi Project Update] modlife.com/korn Published: 2009-06-18</ref> At the [[Sonisphere Festival]] in the [[Netherlands]] former [[Ozzy Osbourne]] and current [[Metallica]] bassist [[Robert Trujillo]] recorded bass for the song.<ref>[http://modlife.com/korn/news/3/6887/chi_project_update Chi Project Update] modlife.com/korn Published: 2009-06-22</ref> Adam Dutkiewicz of [[Killswitch Engage]] tracked guitars for the song on June 24 in [[San Sebastián|San Sebastian]], [[Spain]].<ref>[http://modlife.com/korn/news/3/7013/chi_project_update Chi Project Update] modlife.com/korn Published: 2009-06-25</ref> On June 28 [[Hatebreed]] guitarist Wayne Lozinak recorded for the song backstage at the [[Graspop Metal Meeting]] in [[Dessel]], [[Belgium]].<ref>[http://modlife.com/korn/news/2/7082/chi_project_update Chi Project Update] modlife.com/korn Published: 2009-06-28</ref> Former Korn guitarist [[Brian Welch]] and his former bandmate [[James Shaffer]] recorded guitars for the song on June 1<ref>[http://modlife.com/korn/news/2/7270/chi_project_update Chi Project Update] modlife.com/korn Publushed: 2009-07-08</ref> and 6<ref>[http://modlife.com/korn/news/2/7247/chi_project_update Chi Project Update] modlife.com/korn Published: 2009-07-07</ref> respectively. In addition to these recordings musicians such as [[Mike Wengren]], [[Noah Bernardo]] and [[Sid Wilson]] also recorded for the song.<ref name="asfc">[http://modlife.com/korn/news/1/8561/a_song_for_chi A Song for Chi] modlife.com/korn Published: 2009-08-28</ref> The music was [[record producer|produced]] by Fieldy along with [[StillWell]]'s [[Q-Unique]] and mixed by Jim Monti.<ref name="asfc"/> The song is available for free via [[music download]]<ref>[http://modlife.com/asongforchi/download Download the Song] modlife.com/asongforchi Published: 2009-08-29</ref> on its official website where donations are also accepted. All proceeds will go directly to Cheng and his family.<ref name="rr"/>
The project was initiated by fellow bassist [[Reginald Arvizu|Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu]] of [[Korn]] in May 2009,<ref name="fieldy">[http://modlife.com/korn/news/4/6282/fieldy_writing_instrumental_song_for_deftones_chi_cheng Fieldy writing instrumental song for Deftones' Chi Cheng] {{wayback|url=http://modlife.com/korn/news/4/6282/fieldy_writing_instrumental_song_for_deftones_chi_cheng |date=20110714111322 }} modlife.com/korn Published: 2009-05-18</ref> besides himself Arvizu revealed that former [[Army of Anyone]] and current Korn drummer [[Ray Luzier]], [[Slipknot (band)|Slipknot's]] [[Jim Root]], [[Sevendust]]'s [[Clint Lowery]] and Korn guitarist [[Brian Welch]] would also be recording for the project.<ref name="fieldy"/> The project would also be the first collaboration between Welch and any of his former band mates since his departure from the band in 2005. Recordings for the song continued to take place at various venues and studios throughout the world during Korn's [[Escape from the Studio Tour (Korn)|Escape From the Studio Tour]].<ref>[http://modlife.com/asongforchi A Song for Chi - Official Website] {{wayback|url=http://modlife.com/asongforchi |date=20090831085912 }} modlife.com/asongforchi</ref> On June 8 [[Machine Head (band)|Machine Head]]'s [[Dave McClain (drummer)|Dave McClain]] recorded drums for the song on stage in [[Berlin]] before [[Machine Head (band)|Machine Head]] opened for Korn.<ref>[http://modlife.com/korn/news/3/6604/chi_project_update Chi Project Update] {{wayback|url=http://modlife.com/korn/news/3/6604/chi_project_update |date=20110714111435 }} modlifecom/korn Published: 2009-06-09</ref> On June 17 [[Sevendust]]'s [[Morgan Rose]] and [[Clint Lowery]] recorded drums and guitars respectively in [[Paris]].<ref>[http://modlife.com/korn/news/3/6823/chi_project_update Chi Project Update] {{wayback|url=http://modlife.com/korn/news/3/6823/chi_project_update |date=20110714111440 }} modlife.com/korn Published: 2009-06-18</ref> At the [[Sonisphere Festival]] in the [[Netherlands]] former [[Ozzy Osbourne]] and current [[Metallica]] bassist [[Robert Trujillo]] recorded bass for the song.<ref>[http://modlife.com/korn/news/3/6887/chi_project_update Chi Project Update] {{wayback|url=http://modlife.com/korn/news/3/6887/chi_project_update |date=20110714111445 }} modlife.com/korn Published: 2009-06-22</ref> Adam Dutkiewicz of [[Killswitch Engage]] tracked guitars for the song on June 24 in [[San Sebastián|San Sebastian]], [[Spain]].<ref>[http://modlife.com/korn/news/3/7013/chi_project_update Chi Project Update] {{wayback|url=http://modlife.com/korn/news/3/7013/chi_project_update |date=20111004102849 }} modlife.com/korn Published: 2009-06-25</ref> On June 28 [[Hatebreed]] guitarist Wayne Lozinak recorded for the song backstage at the [[Graspop Metal Meeting]] in [[Dessel]], [[Belgium]].<ref>[http://modlife.com/korn/news/2/7082/chi_project_update Chi Project Update] {{wayback|url=http://modlife.com/korn/news/2/7082/chi_project_update |date=20111004102859 }} modlife.com/korn Published: 2009-06-28</ref> Former Korn guitarist [[Brian Welch]] and his former bandmate [[James Shaffer]] recorded guitars for the song on June 1<ref>[http://modlife.com/korn/news/2/7270/chi_project_update Chi Project Update] {{wayback|url=http://modlife.com/korn/news/2/7270/chi_project_update |date=20111004102903 }} modlife.com/korn Publushed: 2009-07-08</ref> and 6<ref>[http://modlife.com/korn/news/2/7247/chi_project_update Chi Project Update] {{wayback|url=http://modlife.com/korn/news/2/7247/chi_project_update |date=20111004102911 }} modlife.com/korn Published: 2009-07-07</ref> respectively. In addition to these recordings musicians such as [[Mike Wengren]], [[Noah Bernardo]] and [[Sid Wilson]] also recorded for the song.<ref name="asfc">[http://modlife.com/korn/news/1/8561/a_song_for_chi A Song for Chi] {{wayback|url=http://modlife.com/korn/news/1/8561/a_song_for_chi |date=20090901112758 }} modlife.com/korn Published: 2009-08-28</ref> The music was [[record producer|produced]] by Fieldy along with [[StillWell]]'s [[Q-Unique]] and mixed by Jim Monti.<ref name="asfc"/> The song is available for free via [[music download]]<ref>[http://modlife.com/asongforchi/download Download the Song] {{wayback|url=http://modlife.com/asongforchi/download |date=20090831180536 }} modlife.com/asongforchi Published: 2009-08-29</ref> on its official website where donations are also accepted. All proceeds will go directly to Cheng and his family.<ref name="rr"/>


==Personnel==
==Personnel==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://modlife.com/asongforchi/ A Song for Chi - Official Website]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20090831085912/http://modlife.com:80/asongforchi A Song for Chi - Official Website]
*[http://oneloveforchi.com/index.php/ One Love for Chi - Official Website]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20100812040622/http://oneloveforchi.com:80/index.php One Love for Chi - Official Website]


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"A Song for Chi"
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"A Song for Chi" is an instrumental alternative metal song recorded by several high-profile rock and metal musicians to raise money for poet and Deftones bassist Chi Cheng, who was severely injured in a car crash in Santa Clara, California on November 4, 2008[1] All profits from the song went directly to Cheng and his family for the purpose of paying for his medical care.[2] Cheng died in April 2013.

Recording

The project was initiated by fellow bassist Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu of Korn in May 2009,[1] besides himself Arvizu revealed that former Army of Anyone and current Korn drummer Ray Luzier, Slipknot's Jim Root, Sevendust's Clint Lowery and Korn guitarist Brian Welch would also be recording for the project.[1] The project would also be the first collaboration between Welch and any of his former band mates since his departure from the band in 2005. Recordings for the song continued to take place at various venues and studios throughout the world during Korn's Escape From the Studio Tour.[3] On June 8 Machine Head's Dave McClain recorded drums for the song on stage in Berlin before Machine Head opened for Korn.[4] On June 17 Sevendust's Morgan Rose and Clint Lowery recorded drums and guitars respectively in Paris.[5] At the Sonisphere Festival in the Netherlands former Ozzy Osbourne and current Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo recorded bass for the song.[6] Adam Dutkiewicz of Killswitch Engage tracked guitars for the song on June 24 in San Sebastian, Spain.[7] On June 28 Hatebreed guitarist Wayne Lozinak recorded for the song backstage at the Graspop Metal Meeting in Dessel, Belgium.[8] Former Korn guitarist Brian Welch and his former bandmate James Shaffer recorded guitars for the song on June 1[9] and 6[10] respectively. In addition to these recordings musicians such as Mike Wengren, Noah Bernardo and Sid Wilson also recorded for the song.[11] The music was produced by Fieldy along with StillWell's Q-Unique and mixed by Jim Monti.[11] The song is available for free via music download[12] on its official website where donations are also accepted. All proceeds will go directly to Cheng and his family.[2]

Personnel

Technical

See also

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References

  1. ^ a b c Fieldy writing instrumental song for Deftones' Chi Cheng Template:Wayback modlife.com/korn Published: 2009-05-18
  2. ^ a b Machine Head's McClain Lays Down Drum Track For Chi Cheng Benefit Song[permanent dead link] roadrunnerrecords.com Published: 2009-06-12
  3. ^ A Song for Chi - Official Website Template:Wayback modlife.com/asongforchi
  4. ^ Chi Project Update Template:Wayback modlifecom/korn Published: 2009-06-09
  5. ^ Chi Project Update Template:Wayback modlife.com/korn Published: 2009-06-18
  6. ^ Chi Project Update Template:Wayback modlife.com/korn Published: 2009-06-22
  7. ^ Chi Project Update Template:Wayback modlife.com/korn Published: 2009-06-25
  8. ^ Chi Project Update Template:Wayback modlife.com/korn Published: 2009-06-28
  9. ^ Chi Project Update Template:Wayback modlife.com/korn Publushed: 2009-07-08
  10. ^ Chi Project Update Template:Wayback modlife.com/korn Published: 2009-07-07
  11. ^ a b A Song for Chi Template:Wayback modlife.com/korn Published: 2009-08-28
  12. ^ Download the Song Template:Wayback modlife.com/asongforchi Published: 2009-08-29
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