Studio Recording Part Two: Bad Guitar Face

so yeah, here i am recording some pretty shredding guitar parts for this here bridge of that there song. i look like an idiot. BUT, in a day this song went from being a rough demo to having verse and bridge guitars doubled, chorus guitars tripled, and bridge leads doubled. tomorrow is bass…

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135 Responses to “Studio Recording Part Two: Bad Guitar Face”

  1. Toby Says:

    First Post? Sounds good Mark!

  2. Nayobi Says:

    Yay Mark!!! Can’t wait. :D

  3. davey Says:

    mark I hope that studio is in your house LOL you can afford it right? Let me and my boys drop by and record our next demo there LOL

    myspace.com/savingarcadia check us out and tell me what you think mark!

  4. Tyler Says:

    that sounds fucking AMAZING! i cant fucking wait to hear the cd

  5. Soundzzzzzz Says:

    sounds good!!!

    kinda reminds me of some Blink stuff in a way!

    is it for +44?

    it better be =D

  6. pat Says:

    yay!!!!!! im so glad your back in the studio. 3 years is way too long.

  7. Marcus Vigil Says:

    Mark!!!!!

    I am so glad it’s about time!

    Im on chapter 12 of my blink-182 book!

    and I contacted Jeff Forest!

    I love you buddy, you’re the only person who hasnt let me down.

  8. eric s. Says:

    ¡¡YES MARK IS BRINGING THE AWESOME!!! +44 is BACK BABY!

  9. anna Says:

    sounds pretty fucking good already!!
    it better be for +44, i miss you guys!!

  10. Paul Di Maso Says:

    dude you could never look like an idiot

    sounds good.

  11. Hunter Tredway Says:

    awesome mark. this sounds like the musical talent that the world really needs right now. i’m looking forward to the new record. keep it up, man. i’m not going to compare it to blink-182, because i’m digging the stuff you’re doing now, it’s super rad.

  12. Martin Shuk Says:

    Oh man I can’t wait to hear the CD hopefully it will be as good as the 1st. Need to add some bass solos.

  13. Jessica DeLonge Says:

    Everyone is flipping out about this… I’m just sitting here taking it all in. That is all. Bye.

  14. Austin Tucker Says:

    tasty

  15. allah Says:

    Mark. You fucking kick ass.

  16. Jakob Says:

    Very nice Mark. Can’t wait to her the final product!

  17. dustin Says:

    hey mark!

    soo glad to see you guys are working on the new cd!!!
    keep it up, we will be waiting.=]

  18. kgv2182 Says:

    proof that you were clearly the engine and brains behind everything positive in blink 182

    thank you mark

  19. 182BoxCarAngels Says:

    Sounds rad, reminds me of Stockholm Syndrome. Can’t wait for the next album!

  20. jordan Says:

    Dang that sounds awesome. Cant wait for the new album

  21. Chris Says:

    mark i love you, this sounds amazing
    reminds me of a mix between stockholm syndrome/155
    i cant wait to here more

  22. Nick Says:

    Mark, that sounds awesome!
    I am so anxious to get the next +44 album. its def well past due at this point and knowing that we are this much closer to hearing it makes me generally a happier person. :]

  23. gabby Says:

    MARK u dont look like an idiot!
    u look hot! finally back 2 ur music music that makes everyone happy :D
    I LOVE YOU!

  24. Zach Says:

    Sounds fucking great hoppus! cant wait to hear more man!! Glad to know Plus 44 is recording again!

  25. Carol Says:

    sheeeesh i love you & this :)

  26. Lauren; Says:

    am i the only one that cant see whatever you put up there?
    =x

    ohh mark!
    thats sounds awesome!!!!
    is so good to hear that you guys are recording something new!

  27. Sebastian barrera Says:

    OMG that sounds amazing.
    reminds me of the last blink album.
    i missed that feeling, hearing a new song from you in the studio. no matter how rough it is, it just feels good to know your alive (musically, obviously) =D

    that’s all
    greetings from my planet

  28. jacob Says:

    awesome
    its been a long time hearing from you guys

  29. MOKevin Says:

    i just had a multiple orgasm

  30. dj Says:

    yes! knowign you’re recording again made my whole week

  31. everybody Says:

    we are pleased with these developments.

  32. petinho182 Says:

    Hey Mark!!!!

    I love you!!!

    =D

  33. vivi182 Says:

    verryy cooolll this video…i loved….

    ssooo…. i´m waiting for you here in brazil in your next tour…ok?????
    =)

    I LOVE YOU

    KISSES
    =]

  34. CMarie Says:

    yay! this makes me verrrrry happy! mark u can do it all. u can be a one-man band if u wanted to.

  35. andrew Says:

    damn that sounds AMAZING!!!!!!!!!

  36. JWR Says:

    MARK. This is awesome. Really looking forward to the next album. God, i cant believe that it was three years ago that i saw you play.

  37. killercarmine Says:

    dayummm sounds pretty awesome i cant wait to buy that CD haha
    ur not that bad of a guitarist
    kudos

  38. Luke Says:

    ahhhh man this made my day. im so glad you guys are back in the studio.

  39. Tyler Says:

    Hell yeah! Rock on. Can’t wait.

  40. Mary Says:

    awesome but we need a new +44 album!!!

  41. DANNYHAWK Says:

    OMG MARK SOUNDS AWESOME CAN’T WAIT FOR YOUR LONG AWAITED RETURN!!!!!!!

  42. himynameisnick Says:

    Mark you are a rock GOD!

  43. pan182 (Brasil) Says:

    oh, really awesome. is it +44’s? i hope so *-*

  44. anna Says:

    bringing the awesome. it doesn’t matter for what project purpose or reason.

  45. mary Says:

    go mark!

    best be for plus 44

    s’allimonsay

  46. RW182 Says:

    Thats Awesome

  47. Megan Says:

    RAD!

    XD

  48. Asian Matt Says:

    all I gotta say is IT’S ABOUT TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can now know it’s going to be a great yr.

  49. Eamon Says:

    Damnnnnnnnnnnn, Mark. Sounds good! The guitar part from the beginning to 0:14 reminds me of the interlude of Stockholm Syndrome. The guitar part from 0:14 onward is incredible! I know this record is going to be awesome, no doubt about it. Just from watching this, I know it’s going to be awesome.
    Ah, we all look like idiots while we’re playing every now and then. It’s a good thing though when you think about it. When we look like idiots, it just means we’re having fun.
    I can’t wait until the bass, dude!

  50. Thessi Says:

    ohh, I realy like what I’m hearing, and I must say, even if you don’t want to hear it, it sounds very blinkalicious to me. I already love it. Can’t wait for the album.
    Best wishes

  51. sharkey Says:

    Wow Man, this has got me mega psyched for the new album. Can’t wait man

  52. ANITTA Says:

    OHH I CCANT WAIT!
    I LOVE YOU SOO SOOOOOOO MUCHHHH, <3
    MARK PLEASE PLEASE COME TO ARGENTINA!
    THERE ARE A LOT OF FANS WAIT FOR YOU

    YOU ARE MY IDOLL<3
    Y REALLY LOVE YOU

    ANITTA182

  53. Justin Says:

    Mark this is going to give me a wet dream tonight!!!

  54. Tim Says:

    fuck evan 6 above ^

  55. rovs Says:

    FINALLY :D
    cant wait for it… the reason i live!

  56. agustin Says:

    holy fuck markkkk
    this totally made my day!!!!!

    awesome!

  57. Nelson Says:

    AwEsOMe! Keep it up, can’t wait to hear the full song! – gave me shivers!-

  58. Carly Says:

    Sounds awesome! Cant wait to hear it dude

  59. Bel Says:

    Awesome! we are waiting with anxiety for the next +44’s album :D

  60. Andyrew004 Says:

    Mark that was so good! I can’t wait for the next +44 CD!!!

  61. MikeSchuller Says:

    Great Job Mark!

    More people should be this creative and put this much effort in their music. I know I wish I was ^_^

  62. Mel Says:

    sounds goooooood!

  63. Edwin Says:

    IT’S GROOVY!!!

    Keep it up man, you do no wrong.

  64. kylee Says:

    ahh this made my day.

  65. TJ Says:

    Mark fucking hoppus, your music making abilities will never cease to amaze me…

  66. Justin Says:

    Mark looks like you are in the same studio that you are travis recorded No It Isnt…….

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUp_i6SYF94

  67. tiiaan Says:

    Yeah!!, HE IS BACK!!
    I can’t wait, sounds amazing.

  68. Douglas Case Says:

    it kind of reminds me of 155/wyhsb and those are both great songs so I am freaken stoked!

  69. Brian Says:

    please tell me this is for +44

  70. Alaina Says:

    SWEEETTTTTTTTT!<3 i cant wait!! seriously out of all things i cant wait for, +44 is up there on top

  71. Alaina Says:

    it sound amazing i just have to say after listening to it one extra time before i go :]

  72. Victor Says:

    GO GO GO! MARK!

    WE HOPE YOU ARE COMING WITH +44 TO COLOMBIA!

  73. Cole Says:

    love it buddy.
    you’re a great inspiration to me.
    musically AND as a person.

  74. Pete Says:

    Hey, eccelente!!!!!!!!!! Alright Hoppus!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  75. bianca Says:

    That sounds FN amazing!
    Thank you for putting something up!
    Please say it is for +44!

  76. Marcus Vigil Says:

    I just wanna say how happy I am Mark, I know you’ll love my book I interviewed

    Shanna Moakler
    Chris Cote
    Chris Baker
    Jay Smith
    Renee Renee
    Jeff Forest
    etc.

    As you read this, I am on chapter 12 of my book. I know you’ll love it will be published.

  77. Jello Says:

    YESSS!!!! FINALLY!!!!!

  78. Max Says:

    Love it Mark! What kind of cameras/lenses are you using these days? I’d love to know if you have a chance to email or comment on my blog. Thanks!

  79. Stephen Nguyen, Chantilly Virginia Says:

    THANK YOU SO MUCH~~

  80. andy-aqua-hoppus-nova Says:

    this is rad
    and you dont look like an idiot you just look stupid

    KIDDING.

    love ya

  81. Hannan Says:

    sounds really nice, reminded of how much i look forward to the next album. thank you so much for puuting that up!

  82. DoV-8811 Says:

    Sounds awesome

  83. Jeroen Says:

    Sounds great Mark, as always :-D

  84. Jeesi Says:

    I love you mark(L)

  85. Amie Says:

    haha Mark. i like your guitar face :P and those are insane! i bet they’ll sound amazing on the record! :D

  86. Run...Run...Run...Run Says:

    First time I’ve been happy since my dad passed.

  87. Mark Says:

    Yeah Mark it’s niiice , very good job :) +44 PLS COMEBACK

  88. Dennis Says:

    like the sound :)

  89. clara Says:

    (*.*)

    keep on bringing the awesome =P

  90. A french +44 fan Says:

    I missed that kind of sound these days …

    Good to hear those bad ass riffs again !

  91. Brandon Says:

    man that sounds awsome mark!….hope the next +44 record sounds
    more like blink!

  92. Guillermo Says:

    this was my birthday giftª!
    (15 SEP)

  93. Todd Says:

    This sounds great. when will the record be complete >> released?

  94. Kimbo Says:

    Holy Shit ! I just heard the news about Travis Barker. Don’t you die on us Travis !!!!

  95. Jacob Says:

    stoked to hear the song, but holy shit, I hope Travis is OK… He’s so lucky to have survived.

  96. Anonymous Says:

    yrah mark you’re so a lucky boy…… i’m hoping 4 travis

  97. HARPY Says:

    haha mark you look like your taking a bad shit!!!! haaaaaaaaa

  98. Matt Says:

    hey guys, my friends have told me my band sounds like blink-182 even though i don’t think so. let me know what you think, and add me as a friend. thanks

    http://www.myspace.com/checkminustaunton

  99. Ted Babcock Says:

    Nothing is more refreshing than seeing mark hoppus record something I have never heard before.

  100. Norkey Says:

    this is pretty cool, i like it, i hope this goes on your next album

  101. Jack Says:

    Nice recording, hope the new +44 album is coming out soon. Looking forward to more blogs speak to you soon.

  102. Nest Says:

    Whoa!!!!! dude, Every time I here something new from you i start getting anxious to find out when ur new stuff´s coming out, hey by the way “KICK ASS!!!”

  103. Me Says:

    This sounds good and your face isn’t bad xD
    how is travis?
    I pray 4 him.
    bye

  104. me Says:

    Sounds good!! and it isn’t a bad guitar face xD
    How is Travis?
    I Pray 4 him
    Bye

    PS; I’m sure I gonna love the record.

  105. Ollie Says:

    honestly … who needs blink when we have this. If its as good as WYHSB, i am extremely happy :)

  106. Kev Says:

    That was awesome!

  107. serena182 Says:

    Mark.! This sounds amazing.! keep it up :)
    &thank you for making me who I am today.
    I’d be nothing of who I am without blink.!
    I love you.!!<3.
    I’m looking foward to meeing you the next time you guys play in Jersey.!
    anyway, can’t wait to hear the new album. =]
    sounds great so far.!

  108. serena182 Says:

    *meeting

  109. nick baughman Says:

    mark.. you music is my inspiration.. i love everything about it. the sound and th elove you have for it.. its amazing.. my cousin brian writes music just like this.. and its just an inspiration for him also …. you music is better than anything ive ever heard in my life. you are my hero

  110. mattias Says:

    that sounds damn good mark

    by the way, you guys never came to sweden stockholm, you know you’ve got alot of fans in north in here in sweden.
    me and my friends really hope that you guys can come over here for a concert after the new album! :D

    yours
    mattias from stockholm

  111. sam Says:

    fuck yes they are back and going!! well done with album 1 boys! lets see it again!!

  112. Starman Says:

    I love sausages !

  113. Jebril Says:

    This is friggin wicked………-,- I really like these riffs you guys made don’t take this the wrong way but this sounds a lot better than what you had on the first album

    xD

    Rawrz

  114. Natalie Says:

    fuck. i LOVE the part after the cut at 14 seconds, the whole rest of it.

  115. Sarah Says:

    Sounds great…if that’s the bridge, can’t wait to hear the rest, Keep jamming..

  116. Mick Says:

    uh. no.

  117. Howard (Norway) Says:

    sounds AWESOME!!!!!!!

  118. Lupin Says:

    heh lolage at your face XD

    loving teh moosic :) tis so preddyful ;D

    i so need to stop talking like a weirdo XDD

  119. Diego Says:

    I hear this stretch of music all hour.
    Launch this CD soon.
    I am anxious, hehe.
    Hugs,

  120. Lady182 Says:

    amazing
    *-*
    mark you´re the BEST
    i love you
    my inspiration,my hero,my life

  121. zelba182 Says:

    I love U so much *-*

    I wait that +44 come to the Brazil \õ/

    (excuse my English, is an shit xD )

    XoXo =*

  122. Diego Says:

    hey man,
    update again, please!
    =P

  123. gibs Says:

    the first part sounds a lot like smashin’ pumpkins!
    MAN, THAT SURE DOES KICK ASS

  124. blink53465464 Says:

    MARK UR AWWESOME THIS ALBUM WILL FUCKING RULE ALL IF U C IT GO ON GOOD WORK :D DDDD CANNOT W8 4 IT!!!!!!!

  125. Cristoph Says:

    love it
    sounds like you got another good album on the way
    ill buy it =D
    good luck with everything!!!

  126. Zach Smith Says:

    this sounds fucking great. Speedy recovery to Travis, I can’t wait to hear this new shit.

  127. Sophie Says:

    VERY serious guitar face

    LOL

    LOL

    hehe. i hope i dont make that face when i play guitar… hmmm…

    i shall now record myself xD

    x

  128. Anton Hillblom Says:

    Haha awesome, typical Mark Hoppus sound on that! ^^

  129. Clay Trimmer Says:

    haha dude after that, there’s a link to you guys at the doctor looking at your vocal chords and tom’s all “ee ee ee” and youre like “hmmmhmmmhmmmmmm….HMMMM”. funny things.

  130. icekweem Says:

    Sounds great Mark! Keep going! :D I just know the album is going to be completely amazing.

  131. LeeAnn Toomashie Says:

    Man is going good! Keep it up! and keep us posted!

  132. stany Says:

    i like your song !!!!

  133. stany Says:

    happy new years mark

  134. keith Says:

    maybe a new blink song?
    heres hoping, sounds awesome.

  135. Fahad Says:

    I really hope this gets incorporated in the new Blink album…it’s amazing

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