december 2010 – Sida 9 – WelcheMusic.com

There’s a Narnia for Everyone

WelcheMusic already reported that Joe McElderry has recorded two songs for the new Narnia movie. “Someone Wake Me Up” was issued today, and the single also included his version of “There’s a Place for Us.” Co-written by previous American Idol winner Carrie Underwood, the artists performs the US version of the song. In addition, there will be local versions for different markets:

UK: Joe McElderry
Russia/Ukraina: Sergey Lazarev
Australia: Stan Walker
Italy: Sonohra
Germany: Victoria S
India: Sreeram Chandra
Holland: Sander de Buisonje
Sweden: EMD

Swedish EMD is one of the most successful local boy bands with band members originating from the local Idol franchise. This December, the group issues the album “Rewind” with acoustic cover versions of 90s hits. As Danny Saucedo will focus on his solo career and Mattias Andréasson got a child, the group will be on hold for awhile. Left is third band member Erik Segerstedt who reportedly will embark on an alternative career as a compère, according to evening paper Aftonbladet.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ua_r7u6__tY

Coldplay Returns for Christmas

Chris Martin & co return with the Xmas track “Christmas Lights.” The track is co-produced by Brian Eno, legendary U2 producer and responsible for the UK No.1 “Heroes” with the X-Factor Finalists. The Xmas single is the first to chart since “Strawberry Swing” in September 2009. It was the final and fifth single off Coldplay’s Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends album. The track bombed and only made it to No.158 in the UK.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1rYmzQ8C9Q

“Christmas Lights” bows at No.18 and will not be included on their upcoming fifth album. The YouTube clip has attracted more than 1.8m viewers to date.

Nicole Scherzinger Takes on Swedish Hitmaker

Ex-Pussycat Dolls vocalist Nicole Scherzinger is back with the new hit single “Poison.” Produced by Lady Gaga hitmaker RedOne, the single bows at No.3 on the UK singles tally. Unable to de-throne The X-Factor Finalists 2010 and Ellie Goulding who remain atop and No.2 with “Heroes” and “Your Song.”

Scherzinger’s previous hit was the collaboration with Enrique Iglesias on the No.8 UK hit “Hearbeat.” The track failed to crack the Hot 100, despite being available on download in the States. The new single, “Poison,” will appear on the Scherzinger’s upcoming album.

The only other new entry on the UK singles tally’s top ten is “Who’s That Chick” with David Guetta and Rihanna. The Barbadian vocalist occupies the No.7 (“Only Girl”), No.8 (“What’s My Name”) and No.9 slot (“Who’s That Chick”). Take That’s Progress remains at No.1 on the album chart, while Olly Murs eponymous album bows at No.2.

Black Eyed Peas Gets Slashed by Sweden’s Leading News Paper

Sweden’s leading daily news paper, Dagens Nyheter, heavily criticizes Black Eyed Peas’ new album The Beginning. According to the journalist, this is the first time an album has been awarded zero out of five. The article reads that “The Beginning is a long stretched middle finger against humanity.” Black Eyed Peas is the one group who would know about the utter tastelessness. Dagens Nyheter specifically disapprove of the cover of “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life,” which has been incorporated into “The Time (Dirty Bit).”

The Black Eyed Peas topped the Swedish singles tally with “I Gotta Feeling,” and “The Time” recently bowed at No.25. Let’s see if The Beginning will become a success in Sweden, despite Dagens Nyheter’s review. The group also made it to No.1 in Sweden with “Where Is the Love” (2003) and “Shut Up” (2003).