Glee featured multiple major and secondary roles who have contributed vocals to the show: Lea Michele, Matthew Morrison, Dianna Agron, Cory Monteith, Amber Riley, Chris Colfer, Mark Salling, Jenna Ushkowitz, Kevin McHale, Naya Rivera, Heather Morris, Jayma Mays, Jane Lynch, Chord Overstreet, Darren Criss, Harry Shum, Jr., Damian McGinty, Vanessa Lengies, Samuel Larsen, Blake Jenner, Alex Newell, Melissa Benoist, Jacob Artist, and Dean Geyer. Numerous special guests have also featured on tracks, including Jonathan Groff, Kristin Chenoweth, Grant Gustin, Olivia Newton-John, John Stamos, Neil Patrick Harris, Idina Menzel, Charice, Gwyneth Paltrow, k.d. lang, Ricky Martin, Matt Bomer, Kate Hudson, and Sarah Jessica Parker.
The pilot episode of the show was broadcast on May 19, 2009 and the first season began airing on September 9, 2009. The show was created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan. Murphy selects all music featured within the series himself, with the intent of maintaining a balance between show tunes and chart hits. Songs featured on the show are available for digital download through iTunes up to two weeks before new episodes air, and through other digital outlets and mobile carriers a week later.
Their debut single, "Don't Stop Believin'", a cover of the 1981 Journey song, was a top ten hit, and was certified platinum in Australia and gold in the US. The group's cover of The All-American Rejects' "Gives You Hell" reached number one in Ireland, giving them their first number one single.
There has been Nineteen soundtracks released through Columbia Records: Glee: The Music, Volume 1, Glee: The Music, Volume 2, Glee: The Music, Volume 3 Showstoppers, Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album, Glee: The Music, Volume 4, Glee: The Music, Volume 5, Glee: The Music, Volume 6, Glee: The Music, Volume 7 and Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album Volume 2,Glee: The Music, Volume 7,Glee: The Music, The Graduation Album,Glee: The Music, Season 4, Volume 1,Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album Volume 3,Glee Sings the Beatles and Glee: The Music - Celebrating 100 Episodes.
Nineteen EPs have also been released: Glee: The Music, The Power of Madonna, Glee: The Music, Journey to Regionals,Glee: The Music, The Rocky Horror Glee Show.Glee: The Music, The Rocky Horror Glee Show,Glee: The Music, Love Songs,Glee: The Music, The Rocky Horror Glee Show,Glee: The Music, Love Songs,Glee: The Music, Dance Party,Britney 2.0,Glee: The Music Presents Glease,The Quarterback (Music from the TV Series),A Katy or a Gaga (Music from the Episode),Movin' Out,Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album Volume 4,City of Angels,New New York,Glee: The Music, Bash,Glee: The Music, Tested,Glee: The Music, Opening Night,Glee: The Music, the Back Up Plan,Glee: The Music, Old Dog, New Tricks,Glee: The Music – The Untitled Rachel Berry Project,Glee: The Music – Loser Like Me and Glee: The Music – Homecoming.
The cast is second behind The Beatles for most chart appearances by a group act in the Billboard Hot 100's history, and holds the record of sixth overall among all artists, with sixty-nine appearances. The cast has sold over thirty six million and over eleven million albums worldwide. The series' cover versions have also had a positive effect on the original recording artists, with sales of Rihanna's "Take a Bow" increasing by 189 percent after the song was covered in the Glee episode "Showmance".
The series features covers of numerous songs sung on-screen by the characters. Musical segments typically take the form of performances, as opposed to the characters singing spontaneously, as the intention is for the series to remain reality-based. Murphy is responsible for selecting all of the songs used, and strives to maintain a balance between show tunes and chart hits, as: "I want there to be something for everybody in every episode. That's a tricky mix, but that's very important — the balancing of that." Song choices are integral to script development, with Murphy explaining: "Each episode has a theme at its core. After I write the script, I will choose songs that help to move the story along."
Glee is choreographed by Zach Woodlee, and features five to eight production numbers per episode. Once music rights are cleared, songs are arranged and pre-recorded by the cast. Woodlee constructs the accompanying dance moves, which are then taught to the cast and filmed. Numbers can take several weeks to prepare, depending on complexity. Each episode costs at least $3 million to produce, and can take up to 10 days to film as a result of the elaborate choreography.
Clarity
Glee Cast Lyrics
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where the past comes back to life
Fight fear for the selfish pain
And it's worth it every time
Hold still right before we crash
Cause we both know how this ends
Our clock ticks till it breaks your glass
Cause you are the piece of me
I wish I didn't need
Chasing relentlessly
Still fight and I don't know why
If our love is tragedy,
why are you my remedy
If our love's insanity,
why are you my clarity
Walk on through a red parade
And refuse to make amends
It cuts deep through our ground
And makes us forget all common sense
Don't speak as I try to leave
Cause we both know what we'll choose
If you pull, then I'll push too deep
And I'll fall right back to you
Cause you are the piece of me
I wish I didn't need
Chasing relentlessly
Still fight and I don't know why
If our love is tragedy,
why are you my remedy
If our love's insanity,
why are you my clarity
...Why are you my remedy
...Why are you my remedy
If our love is tragedy,
why are you my remedy
If our love's insanity,
why are you my clarity
The Glee Cast's song Clarity is about a tumultuous love that the singer is unsure why they continue to pursue. The opening lines, "High dive into frozen waves, where the past comes back to life," set the tone for the intensity and unpredictability of the relationship. The singer acknowledges the fear that comes along with this passion, but declares that it's worth it every time.
As the song progresses, the lyrics depict the push and pull of the relationship. The line "Hold still right before we crash, cause we both know how this ends" speaks to the inevitability of their downfall, but their connection is too strong to resist. They both understand that their love is tragic and insane, but the singer cannot stay away from their partner who acts as their remedy and brings them clarity.
The imagery throughout the song is vivid, with phrases like "red parade" and "our clock ticks till it breaks your glass" painting a picture of the intensity and chaos of their love. The emotions behind this song will resonate with anyone who has ever found themselves in a tumultuous relationship, unsure of why they can't resist the pull towards their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
High dive into frozen waves
Taking a big risk by diving headfirst even though the situation is dangerous
where the past comes back to life
The past experiences have a way of resurfacing and causing problems in the present
Fight fear for the selfish pain
Overcoming fear and dealing with the hurt that comes along with it
And it's worth it every time
Despite the struggles, it's all worth it in the end
Hold still right before we crash
Stopping for a moment to prepare for the impending disaster
Cause we both know how this ends
Knowing that the result of the situation is clear
Our clock ticks till it breaks your glass
Time is running out and when it ends, it will break everything apart
And I drown in you again
Falling deeply in love again which can also be overwhelming
Cause you are the piece of me
The person holds a crucial part in one's life
I wish I didn't need
Feeling weak or vulnerable because one is so reliant on the other person
Chasing relentlessly
Pursuing something with an intense, non-stop effort
Still fight and I don't know why
Continuing to fight despite not knowing why one is doing so
If our love is tragedy,
If the love between them is a painful and disastrous situation,
why are you my remedy
Why does the other person provide a solution to the problem?
If our love's insanity,
If the love between them is crazy and irrational,
why are you my clarity
Why does the other person bring clarity or understanding to the situation?
Walk on through a red parade
Going through a difficult and challenging situation despite the hardships
And refuse to make amends
Choosing not to fix things or come to a mutual understanding
It cuts deep through our ground
The pain and hurt runs deeply and affects everything around them
And makes us forget all common sense
The situation is so overwhelming that reason and rationality are thrown out the window
Don't speak as I try to leave
Avoiding conversation while trying to leave without any confrontation
Cause we both know what we'll choose
Both parties know what the outcome will be
If you pull, then I'll push too deep
If one person tries to hold on, it will push the relationship into deeper, more complicated problems
And I'll fall right back to you
Despite attempting to leave, falling back into the same old patterns and routines
Contributed by London P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@YouKnowIttYT
Too bad she didn't get a bigger role on the show. What a voice.
@noahriley2328
MainEvent I can’t remember who it was singing.-. It was Marley right?
@sunflowerbabe6565
@Noah Ay3 Nope
@noahriley2328
Gabby Jackson who was it
@sunflowerbabe6565
@Noah Ay3 It was one of their competitions
@noahriley2328
Gabby Jackson yea I just figured that out lol thanks though it was really bugging me
@kkillroyv2367
I can't get over what an amazing voice Jessica Sanchez has. Don't understand why she is not more well known than she is
@HenderSwift
I have heard SO many versions of this song but oh my god, they're all amazing! I couldn't choose a favourite, it's one of those songs that you just can't not love! It's amazing!
@pikachujizzrainb0w
8 years later and still gives me goosebumps ❤
@friscoramadhan
i really love how her low voice vibrates when she hits the notes "...clarity". And boy, that power when she hits "if our love..." Superb :)