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.
We Found Love
Glee Cast Lyrics
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Now we're standing side by side
As your shadow crosses mine
What it takes to come alive
It's the way I'm feeling I just can't deny
But I've gotta let it go
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
Shine a light through an open door
Love and life I will divide
Turn away cause I need you more
Feel the heartbeat in my mind
It's the way I'm feeling I just can't deny (I just can't deny)
But I've gotta let it go , ooh
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
Yellow diamonds in the light (In the light)
And we're standing side by side (Oh)
As your shadow, crosses mine
We found love!
We found love in a hopeless place (Ooh)
We found love in a hopeless place (In a hopeless place)
We found love in a hopeless place (Ooh-ooh)
We found love in a hopeless place(Hopeless place)
We found love!
We found love in a hopeless place (Oh oh)
We found love in a hopeless place (We found love)
We found love in a hopeless place (Ooh) (We found love)
We found love in a hopeless place
The lyrics to the Glee Cast's version of "We Found Love" speak of two people finding love in a place that seems hopeless. The mention of "yellow diamonds in the light" can be interpreted to mean that even in the darkest of places, there's a glimmer of hope or light that one can hold onto. Standing side by side, the shadows of the two individuals cross, signifying a sense of shared experience and a personal connection that has been found between them. The lyrics repeat the phrase "We found love in a hopeless place" to emphasize how love can be found even in the most unlikely of circumstances.
The line, "Shine a light through an open door" could represent a new opportunity or a way out of the hopeless situation they find themselves in. Despite this, they choose to stay together because they have found hope and love with each other. The song's melody and beat are fast-paced and upbeat, possibly used to mirror the feeling of hope that the lyrics express.
Line by Line Meaning
Yellow diamonds in the light
We found something of value, like yellow diamonds, in a situation or place that is typically dim or hopeless.
Now we're standing side by side
We are together in this moment, facing the same situation or circumstance.
As your shadow crosses mine
Our physical closeness is a reflection of the mental and emotional connection we share.
What it takes to come alive
The energy and emotion that this love brings to our lives is what makes us feel alive and invigorated.
It's the way I'm feeling I just can't deny
The intensity of my emotions and feelings for you are undeniable and cannot be ignored or hidden.
But I've gotta let it go
Despite my strong feelings for you, I may need to move on from this situation or relationship.
We found love in a hopeless place
Our love was born and discovered in a place or situation that seems difficult, challenging or hopeless. However, it has brought us together.
Shine a light through an open door
I see an opportunity or a glimmer of hope in the midst of darkness or difficulty.
Love and life I will divide
I am willing to make sacrifices in other areas of my life to prioritize my love and relationship with you.
Turn away cause I need you more
Despite the challenges or obstacles we may face, my need and desire for you is greater and more important.
Feel the heartbeat in my mind
My emotions and thoughts are consumed by my love for you and the intense connection we share.
We found love!
We celebrate and acknowledge the power and significance of the love we share.
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Written by: Calvin Harris
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