''SingStar Take That'' is a competitive karaoke video game for the
PlayStation 2
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and
PlayStation 3. It is the third band-specific ''SingStar'' game released in the UK and Australia, following up on ''
SingStar ABBA'' and ''
SingStar Queen''. It was released in 2009.
Gameplay
''
SingStar'' games require players to sing along with music in order to score points. Players interface with their console via ''SingStar'' USB microphones while a
music video plays in the background. The
pitch players are required to sing is displayed as horizontal grey bars, which function similar to a
, with corresponding
lyrics displayed at the bottom of the screen. The game analyses a player's pitch and compares it to the original track, with players scoring points based on how accurate their singing is. Different modes of ''SingStar'' may vary this basic pattern, but the principle is similar throughout.
''SingStar'' includes a variety of game modes. The standard singing mode allows one or two people to sing simultaneously, either competitively or in a
duet
A duet is a musical composition for two performers in which the performers have equal importance to the piece, often a composition involving two singers or two pianists. It differs from a harmony, as the performers take turns performing a solo ...
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The
PlayStation 3 version of the game supports trophies.
Launch
''SingStar Take That'' was launched at the SingStar Take That Extravaganza charity party on Wednesday 25 November 2009 at the Tabanacle in Notting Hill. The event was hosted by comedian
James Corden
James Kimberley Corden (born 22 August 1978) is an English television host, actor, comedian, and singer. In the United Kingdom, he is best known for co-writing and starring in the critically acclaimed BBC sitcom ''Gavin & Stacey''. In the Un ...
and featured a number of celebrity guests including Kate Moss, Pixie Geldof, Rachel Stevens, Remi Nicole, Paloma Faith and the band Take That themselves. The event came later than originally scheduled and after the game launched in the shops due to the unfortunate death of Gary Barlow's father. The band entertained guests by performing their song "Rule The World" on the game.
Track list
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A Million Love Songs
"A Million Love Songs" is a song by English boy band Take That that featured in their debut studio album, '' Take That & Party'' (1992). It was written by lead vocalist Gary Barlow. It was released in the United Kingdom on 28 September 1992 a ...
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Babe"
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Back for Good"
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Beautiful World"
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Could It Be Magic"
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Do What U Like
"Do What U Like" is the debut single by English boy band Take That. It was released on 22 July 1991 as the lead single from their debut studio album, '' Take That & Party'' (1992).
Background
The song was written by Gary Barlow and Ray Hedges, ...
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Everything Changes"
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Greatest Day"
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Hold Up a Light
"Hold Up a Light" is the fifth and final single from British group Take That's fifth studio album, '' The Circus''. It was released to promote Take That's first live album '' The Greatest Day – Take That Presents: The Circus Live''.
Backgroun ...
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I'd Wait for Life
"I'd Wait for Life" was the third single released from Take That's album '' Beautiful World''.
Background
The song was written by Take That. Featuring Gary Barlow on lead vocals, the single was released internationally on 18 June 2007 as a ...
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It Only Takes a Minute"
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Love Ain't Here Anymore"
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Never Forget"
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Once You've Tasted Love"
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Patience"
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Pray"
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Promises
A promise is a transaction whereby a person makes a vow or the suggestion of a guarantee.
Promise(s) may also refer to:
Places
* Promise, Oregon
*Promise, South Dakota
*Promise City, Iowa
*Promise Land, Tennessee or Promise
Film and TV
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Reach Out"
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Relight My Fire"
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Rule the World"
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Said It All
"Said It All" is a song by English vocal group Take That. It is the fourth single from to be taken from their fifth studio album, '' The Circus'' (2008). The single was released in the United Kingdom on 15 June 2009, where it peaked at number ...
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Shine
Shine may refer to:
Arts and entertainment Film and television
* ''Shine'' (film), a 1996 Australian film based on the life of David Helfgott, a pianist
* Shine, a fictional character in the American animated TV series ''Shimmer and Shine''
Lite ...
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Sure
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Up All Night"
Reception
The PlayStation 3 version received "favorable" reviews, while the PlayStation 2 version received "average" reviews, according to the
review aggregation website
GameRankings
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References
External links
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