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Skjulte Stjerner
Skjulte stjerner (''Hidden Star'' in Danish) is a Danish television variety program, hosted by Felix Smith. The program that seeks to find new singing talent, but unlike other similar music talent competition, the program doesn't have any judging panel. Votes are done by SMS and comments received online. The program premiered on 2 September 2011 and the final was held on 14 October 2011. The program introduces 8 known singing stars who each presents his choice of a "hidden star" through personal contacts and through friends. In the live shows, the stars have to sing as a duo with the "hidden star" they have chosen and agreed to mentor for success. Following the performance comments and votes are received and contesting duos (a star and his/her protégé) are eliminated. The winner of the series was Thomas Meilstrup mentored by and in duo with Tim Schou, lead vocalist of the Danish band A Friend in London. Results (2011) : – Winner : – Runner-up : – Received enough SMS ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danish Language
Danish (; , ) is a North Germanic language spoken by about six million people, principally in and around Denmark. Communities of Danish speakers are also found in Greenland, the Faroe Islands, and the northern German region of Southern Schleswig, where it has minority language status. Minor Danish-speaking communities are also found in Norway, Sweden, the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Argentina. Along with the other North Germanic languages, Danish is a descendant of Old Norse, the common language of the Germanic peoples who lived in Scandinavia during the Viking Era. Danish, together with Swedish, derives from the ''East Norse'' dialect group, while the Middle Norwegian language (before the influence of Danish) and Norwegian Bokmål are classified as ''West Norse'' along with Faroese and Icelandic. A more recent classification based on mutual intelligibility separates modern spoken Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish as "mainland (or ''continental'') Scandinavian", while I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Use Somebody
"Use Somebody" is a song recorded by the American rock group Kings of Leon. It was the second single from the band's fourth studio album ''Only by the Night'' (2008), released on December 8, 2008. The single received heavy airplay in Scandinavia, the Republic of Ireland, Germany, the United Kingdom and Australia, where it was number one on the Official Airplay Chart for six consecutive weeks. It was a huge success in the U.S., where it topped multiple airplay formats and reached number four on the Hot 100 and number one on the Pop Songs chart. The song received positive reviews and won Grammy Awards for Record of the Year, Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal and Best Rock Song. It was also nominated for Song of the Year. ¨Use Somebody¨ is written in the key of C major. Critical reception The song has received generally positive reviews from music critics. Mikael Wood of ''Entertainment Weekly'' called "Use Somebody" a highlight of the album, describing the song ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fly Me To The Moon
"Fly Me to the Moon", originally titled "In Other Words", is a song written in 1954 by Bart Howard. The first recording of the song was made in 1954 by Kaye Ballard. Frank Sinatra's 1964 version was closely associated with the Apollo missions to the Moon. In 1999, the Songwriters Hall of Fame honored "Fly Me to the Moon" by inducting it as a "Towering Song". Background and composition In 1954, when he began to write the song that became "Fly Me to the Moon", Bart Howard had been pursuing a career in music for over 20 years. He played piano to accompany cabaret singers, but also wrote songs with Cole Porter, his idol, in mind. In response to a publisher's request for a simpler song, Bart Howard wrote a cabaret balladWill Friedwald, ''Sinatra! The Song Is You: A Singer's Art'', Scribner, New York, 1995, page 411 which he titled "In Other Words". A publisher tried to make him change some words from "fly me to the Moon" to "take me to the Moon," but Howard refused. Many years lat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baby I'm A Fool
"Baby I'm a Fool" is a song written and composed by American jazz singer-songwriter Melody Gardot. It was released as the second single from her second full-length album, ''My One and Only Thrill''. According to Gardot, the lyrics are about "two coquette people who won't admit they are in love with each other." A live rendition of the song was also recorded and released on her '' Live from SoHo'' EP. It also appeared in her 2018 live album '' Live in Europe''. Music video A music video for "Baby I'm a Fool" was directed by Aaron Platt Aaron Platt, (born June 9, 1981) is an American film director and cinematographer. He previously resided in Venice, California, and Brooklyn, New York. He currently resides in Seattle with his wife, Karissa Hochberg, a wardrobe stylist. Platt ... produced by Justin Cronkite, and filmed entirely in black-and-white. The video displays Gardot resting in an Clawfoot bathtub flanked by dancers dressed in tuxedos who perform an elaborate choreograp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You Raise Me Up
"You Raise Me Up" is a song originally composed by the Norwegian-Irish duo Secret Garden. The music was written by Secret Garden's Rolf Løvland, and the lyrics by Brendan Graham. After the song was performed early in 2002 by the Secret Garden and their invited lead singer, Brian Kennedy, the song only became a minor UK hit. The song has been recorded by more than a hundred other artists including American songwriter Josh Groban in 2003 and Irish boy band Westlife in 2005 whose versions were hits in their countries. Welsh singer Aled Jones and all-female Irish ensemble Celtic Woman have also recorded successful covers. Background Løvland composed an instrumental piece in 2002 and titled it "Silent Story". He later approached Irish novelist and songwriter Brendan Graham to write the lyrics to his melody, after reading Graham's novels. The song was performed for the very first time at the funeral of Løvland's mother. The original designated vocalist was Johnny Logan, who recor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Telephone (song)
"Telephone" is a song by American singer Lady Gaga from her third extended play (EP), ''The Fame Monster'' (2009)—the reissue of her debut studio album, ''The Fame'' (2008). The song features American singer Beyoncé. The song was written by Gaga, Rodney Jerkins, LaShawn Daniels, Lazonate Franklin and Beyoncé. Inspired by her fear of suffocation, Gaga explained that the lyrics preferring relaxing on the dance floor to answering her lover's phone call are a metaphor, the phone calling her representing the fear of not having worked hard enough to succeed. With the track succeeding her fifth single from ''The Fame'', "Paparazzi", the duet additionally embodies a fear of being suffocated and trapped by the media. Originally, Gaga wrote the song for Britney Spears, who recorded a demo. Musically, "Telephone" consists of an expanded bridge, verse-rap and a sampled voice of an operator announcing that the phone line is unreachable. Beyoncé appears in the middle of the song, singing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Money Money Money
"Money, Money, Money" is a song recorded by Swedish pop group ABBA, written by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus with Anni-Frid Lyngstad singing lead vocals. It was released on 1 November 1976, as the second single from their fourth album, ''Arrival'' (1976). The B-side, "Crazy World", was recorded in 1974 during the sessions for the album '' ABBA''. The song (originally titled "Gypsy Girl") is sung from the viewpoint of a woman who, despite hard work, can barely keep her finances in surplus, and therefore desires a well-off man. ABBA perform parts of "Money, Money, Money" live in the 1977 film '' ABBA: The Movie''. In the popular musical, ''Mamma Mia!'', the song is sung by the character of Donna as she explains how hard she has to work to keep the taverna in order and her dreams of a better life. Anni-Frid sings the solo parts. In the 2008 film, Meryl Streep sings the song. Reception ''Billboard'' reviewed the single release and described it as a "fast paced" song wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Need A Dollar
"I Need a Dollar" is a song performed by American singer Aloe Blacc, written by Blacc, Leon Michels, Nick Movshon and Jeff Dynamite. It is the intro song for the HBO show '' How to Make It in America'', and was featured as the iTunes Single of the Week. It also featured in the game Fight Night Champion. Blacc has performed the song live on '' Later... with Jools Holland'', '' The Graham Norton Show'', ''Late Night with Jimmy Fallon'', and '' Conan''. In April 2011, it was featured in a commercial for Boost Mobile wireless services. This song also speeds up by 2bpm through it. Music video The standard version of the song has two music videos. The first, released in 2010, was filmed in New York, and features the screen being split in half. The right side shows Blacc singing inside an apartment while the left side shows a man walking through the streets of New York. Once Aloe enters the left side after the line "Maybe it's inside the bottle" and performs at a bar, the song change ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Set Fire To The Rain
"Set Fire to the Rain" is a song recorded by English singer-songwriter Adele for her second studio album, '' 21'' (2011). The song was written by Adele and Fraser T. Smith while the production was handled by the latter. It became Adele's third consecutive US number-one single from ''21'' and reached the top ten in most of other foreign markets. It is a power pop ballad with lush instrumentation and a swelling string arrangement, in contrast to the understated production of most songs on the album. The song has received acclaim from various critics with many complimenting on Adele's vocals. "Set Fire to the Rain" was voted by readers of ''Billboard'' as their favorite number one hit of 2012. Though no official music video was released for the song, a live performance from the DVD '' Live at the Royal Albert Hall'' was uploaded to video-sharing website YouTube. This rendition won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards. Background and compo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indestructible (Robyn Song)
"Indestructible" is a song by Swedish recording artist Robyn, taken from her seventh studio album '' Body Talk'' (2010). The song was written by Robyn and Klas Åhlund, and produced by Åhlund. It was released as the lead single from ''Body Talk'' on 1 November 2010 in Sweden and one day later in the United States. The song was previously heard, in an acoustic form, as the final track on ''Body Talk Pt. 2'', released in September 2010. The song was one of the first to be recorded for the ''Body Talk'' series, but Robyn saved it for later to give it a chance of becoming a single. According to Robyn, "Indestructible" describes how meeting new people and falling in love can be scary and fun at the same time. The song is a synthpop ballad with string sounds, pulsing bass and an electronic arrangement. The song was met with generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its production and Robyn's songwriting. It reached number four on the Sverigetopplistan chart, becoming Robyn's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Way I Are
"The Way I Are" is a song by American producer Timbaland, released as the second single from his second studio album ''Shock Value'' (2007). The song features vocals by singer Keri Hilson, and is included on international editions on her debut album '' In a Perfect World...''. The two artists co-wrote the song with Danja, The Clutch, and Candice Nelson. Timbaland and Danja also produced the song. Mosley Music Group, in association with Blackground Records and Interscope Records, serviced the song to contemporary hit and rhythmic radios in the United States on June 15, 2007. "The Way I Are" is an electrohop song with influences of R&B and dance music that help create its futuristic sound. Its lyrics are based on the theme of role reversal and sensuous desires. The song peaked at number three on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and sold over 3,000,000 units in the United States. It became Timbaland's second solo single to reach the top five in the country as well as his second longest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beggin'
"Beggin" is a song composed by Bob Gaudio and Peggy Farina and first released as a single by American band the Four Seasons in 1967. Initially charting at number 16 in the US, the song became popular in the Northern soul scene in the United Kingdom in the 1970s. It has been covered multiple times, with versions by covers by Norwegian hip-hop duo Madcon and Italian rock band Måneskin topping music charts in Europe and beyond. The Four Seasons' version was also remixed in 2007 by French DJ Pilooski and re-released as a single, reaching number 32 in the UK and commercially outperforming the Four Seasons' original release there. Original version Keyboardist-songwriter Bob Gaudio had not written a Four Seasons single since 1965's "Girl Come Running", although he had written or co-written almost every Four Seasons hit up to then. "Beggin, the second single from the Four Seasons' ''New Gold Hits'' album in 1967, marked Gaudio's "return" as the Seasons' songwriter, with a combinatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
