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.
This Is The New Year
Glee Cast Lyrics
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Another chance to turn it all around
And do not save this for tomorrow
Embrace the past and you can live for now
And I will give the world to you
Speak louder than the words before you
And give them meaning no one else has found
The role we play is so important
We are the voices of the underground
And I will give the world to you
Say everything you've always wanted
Be not afraid of who you really are
'Cause in the end we have each other
And that's at least one thing worth living for
And I would give the world to you
A million suns that shine upon me
A million eyes you are the brightest blue
Let's tear the walls down that divide us
And build a statue strong enough for two
And pass it back to you
And I will wait for you
'Cause I would give the world
And I would give the world
And I would give the world to you
This is a New Year
A new beginning
You made a promise
You are the brightest
We are the voices
This is a New Year
We are the voices
This is a New Year
The song "This Is The New Year" is an optimistic and motivational anthem that encourages listeners to live in the present, embrace their past, and be bold and authentic in everything they do. The opening lines, "Another year you made a promise, another chance to turn it all around," suggest that the singer is addressing someone who has been given another chance to make positive changes in their life. The song then urges the listener to speak louder and boldly, to give meaning to their words, and to be unafraid of being true to themselves. The phrase "we are the voices of the underground" could refer to the voices of those who are underrepresented or overlooked in society, and the importance of those voices being heard.
The chorus, "And I will give the world to you" is a promise and a commitment to support and uplift the listener, to help them achieve their dreams and overcome their challenges. The final lines, "This is a New Year, We are the voices" reinforce the idea that a new year brings new opportunities and that everyone has a unique voice and perspective that is valuable and deserves to be heard. Overall, the song is a message of hope and empowerment, encouraging listeners to believe in themselves, their potential, and their ability to make a difference in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Another year you made a promise
Every year you make a promise to yourself to do better or change something you don't like about yourself.
Another chance to turn it all around
The beginning of a new year is an opportunity to start fresh and get a second chance to fix things that went wrong.
And do not save this for tomorrow
Don't put off making positive changes or working towards your goals until another day - start today.
Embrace the past and you can live for now
Accepting and learning from the past can help you live in the present and move forward with a positive mindset.
And I will give the world to you
I am willing to go above and beyond for you and make sacrifices if necessary.
Speak louder than the words before you
Make your actions louder than your promises or previous attempts at change.
And give them meaning no one else has found
Make your actions unique and special to you, to show that you are taking ownership of your life.
The role we play is so important
We all have a purpose and a role to play - even if it seems small, it can still make a big impact.
We are the voices of the underground
We are speaking up for those who may be marginalized or ignored by society at large.
Say everything you've always wanted
Don't hold back from expressing yourself or your desires - take this opportunity to speak your mind.
Be not afraid of who you really are
Embrace your true self, even if it doesn't fit societal norms or expectations.
'Cause in the end we have each other
Ultimately, the connections we make with others and the love we share is what matters most in life.
And that's at least one thing worth living for
Finding love and connection with others is a significant reason to keep living and pushing through hard times.
A million suns that shine upon me
I am surrounded by endless opportunities and potential positive experiences.
A million eyes you are the brightest blue
You are a unique and special part of my life, and I value and appreciate you for all that you are.
Let's tear the walls down that divide us
Let's work together to overcome any differences or barriers between us so that we can connect and grow together.
And build a statue strong enough for two
Let's create something that symbolizes our strength and ability to work together as a team towards a common goal.
And pass it back to you
Once we have created something strong and meaningful, I want to share it with you and pass it back and forth between us.
And I will wait for you
I am committed to this project and will wait for you to be ready to work on it together again.
'Cause I would give the world
I am willing to go above and beyond for the people I care about and make sacrifices if necessary.
This is a New Year
The beginning of a new year is an opportunity to start fresh and make positive changes.
A new beginning
This is the start of a new chapter in our lives or in the world - a chance to make things better than they were before.
You made a promise
You have committed to making positive changes or working towards a goal.
You are the brightest
You are special and unique, with your own potential to shine and make a positive impact on the world.
We are the voices
We are speaking up and advocating for positive change - our voices matter.
This is a New Year
The beginning of a new year is an opportunity to start fresh and make positive changes.
Contributed by Colin L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.