The group released three albums: Aquarium in 1997, Aquarius in 2000 and Megalomania in 2011. 80s Music Video Of The Day … Gary and Lindsey Geer – They have skied with the Rock Aqua Jays and are currently skiing with the Beaverland Must-Skis with their 5 daughters. The group also performed at the Eurovision Song Contest 2001, collaborating with the Safri Duo and providing the music during the voting stages of the competition. The song was featured on the soundtrack to the film Sliding Doors, and unlike many other Aqua releases achieved a large amount of radio and video airplay. They were originally called Joyspeed. Landmark Six - 10th Floor 1000-1631 Dickson Avenue Kelowna, BC V1Y 0B5. They formed in 1996 and by 1998 had treated us to the wonder that is We Like To Party, then they went on ‘hiatus’ in 2002 after their single Forever As One bombed in the charts. "Lollipop (Candyman)" became the group's second Top 40 hit in the US, peaking at #23 on the Billboard Hot 100. Despite this, and much criticism from the media, Aqua had made their international breakthrough, and were now known around the world. The song peaked at #3 in Australia. The year 1987 would have a profound effect on my listening tastes and from thereon in my life would be dominated with buying and listening to music. The group sold an estimated 33 million albums and singles, making them the most profitable Danish band ever. In his spare time, he enjoys community volunteering and is a member of several community groups, as well as being the current President of the Charlotte County Hospital Foundation. [17] In June 2018, Aqua released a brand-new single called "Rookie". Aqua Dragons are fun for kids, and animal lovers who will choose the exact moment they will bring to life their beloved pets! 7 and their album “Aquarium” sold 3 million copies. The album instantly proved popular with their fan base, despite some changes to their sound. At a press event on 26 October 2007, the group announced a reunion tour, as well as the release of a compilation album featuring new material. The formation of Joyspeed was on the basis that both Norreen and Rasted would do the production for the group, with Dif rapping and Nystrøm performing the main vocals. Aquarius contained several different musical styles. According to his Wikipedia page, he lives a quieter life in London and has a son called Eliot. Tracks such as "Cartoon Heroes" and "Bumble Bees" preserved the pop sound of their debut album. "Doctor Jones" was followed up by "Turn Back Time", a song which proved to be accepted well by both Aqua fans and critics. Norreen said in a statement that his "musical focus" has changed and that he no longer desires to tour with Aqua, but still considers the remaining members of Aqua "his family".[16]. Back in 2009, S&S Aqua Logging got into some hot water with the Department of Natural Resources for illegally salvaging wood.DNR officers actually became suspicious of … "Doctor Jones" entered at number one in several countries, including the United Kingdom, where it stayed at the top spot for two weeks, and Australia, where it spent seven weeks at #1. Well I thought maybe it would be time to introduce myself and what I’m all about. @emmafollows. There's no word on what they've been up to since the release of that single, but based on their track record, Aqua isn't going anywhere anytime soon. According to promotional interviews with the group, over 30 songs were recorded for the album, although eventually only twelve made it onto the final version. Find information on all of AQUA’s upcoming concerts, tour dates and ticket information for 2020-2021. Offers were received by the record company from locations in Denmark, Canada, United States and United Kingdom. Aqua is a Danish-Norwegian Europop music group, best known for their 1997 multi-platinum crossover single "Barbie Girl". ), Elkie Brooks and Bananarama to name but a few! Universal Music Group had by now begun to market the group in other countries, releasing "Roses Are Red" in Japan in February 1997 and in various countries across Europe in late 1996. Aqua released "Bumble Bees" as a single in Scandinavia, Europe and Australia, achieving reasonable success. They have performed with both teams at the Wisconsin State Competition and at the Division 1 … All of this glam excess had us wondering about what these dudes look like now. Now a trio Aqua have returned with a brand new single entitled “Rookie”. The boys went their separate ways in 2005 after Elton John suggested they concentrate on their solo careers. This performance also caused controversy, as a number of offensive phrases and gestures were added during the performance of "Barbie Girl" (which was involved in a major lawsuit). Their influences include ABBA, Ace of Base, and C+C Music Factory. At that time, René Dif was working in the Netherlands as a club DJ, and Rasted and Norreen were starting out as producers. That Summer my mind was completely taken over with music and sounds I’d never heard before and I was totally taken in by it all. It will be the first time Aqua has performed live in Denmark since 2011. This isn't the first time Aqua have reunited: in 2008 they joined forces again for a tour followed by a greatest hits album in 2009. He approached her and hired her as the lead singer of Joyspeed, later renamed Aqua. Click through to check out what MTV's original veejays -- Martha Quinn, Alan Hunter, Mark Goodman, JJ Jackson and Nina Blackwood -- have been up to since they signed off. This marked the end of a period Aqua's fans dubbed the "Aquarium age". I’ve always been heavily interested in films and in particular the mechanics of film making and of course film music, so scores and subsequently orchestral music takes up a lot of my tastes and collection. but I was hooked. 80s Hard Rock And Heavy Metal ’80s Movies ’80s Memes ’80s Toys. The single had proven popular everywhere it was sold, convincing Universal that the group should not just focus on the Danish market, but instead on the general European market. After the tour, the band split again. In 1997, Danish quartet Aqua lit up the charts with their hit song "Barbie Girl." View all concerts. You may know of her. The band originally formed in 1988. Ocean Wise. Rene Dif, the slightly pervy Ken to Rene’s Barbie is now married to a health coach and has a daughter named Mabel. [14] On 7 September 2011, Aqua released a preview of their new single, "Playmate to Jesus", on their official Facebook page, which was released on 12 September 2011. The first two singles proved to Universal Music Denmark that Aqua was a very marketable group, and as a result the label looked to start marketing their music across the continent. A few months after the film was released, Dif spotted Lene Nystrøm singing on the Norway–Denmark ferry, M/S Peter Wessel. The single was also released in several other European countries where it had not been released initially. Their third album, Megalomania, was released on 3 October 2011. They initially announced six concerts but quickly added three additional shows to Melbourne, Sydney and Perth (Fremantle) due to popular demand. They have two children together. They released their second greatest hits album on 15 June 2009, which includes 16 old remastered tracks and three new songs: "My Mamma Said", "Live Fast, Die Young", and their first single in eight years, "Back to the 80s", which was released in Denmark on 25 May 2009. 80’s music dominates and the lust to see as many 80’s acts and singers play live now is insatiable. Usually, the verse would consist of Lene starting and finishing, while René would sing in the middle. She’s from Australia…! In December 2000, Mattel filed a lawsuit against the group's record label Mattel v. MCA Records, 296 F.3d 894 9th Cir. The song is often best remembered for its music video. “Piling up in my office right now are nature things – acorns and pine cones. Little is known about Claus - the other member of Aqua. "Cartoon Heroes" was released as the first single, and sold well across Europe and Australia, reaching #1 in Denmark, #7 in the United Kingdom, and #16 in Australia. Well it’s all about the music! Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Aqua released their album Aquarium around the world in the autumn of 1997. She and two other former Bulldok members are now under Krazy Entertainment where they debuted as Peace. They then appeared on the Seven Network's The Morning Show, performing "Doctor Jones". As of 2005, only a handful of other artists have managed to achieve that kind of initial success in the UK (acts that have included Westlife and the Spice Girls). The success of the single was further proven when Aqua received a nomination for "Best Danish Dance Act", although the group did not win. The group also caused controversy with the double entendres in their "Barbie Girl" single, with the Barbie doll makers Mattel filing a lawsuit against the group. They reunited in 2007, released the album “Megalomania” in 2011 and broke up again. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Artists for Ocean Wise – new colouring app in support of Vancouver Aquarium. 7 and their album "Aquarium" sold 3 million copies. And it continued so for the rest of the decade and the next. July 24, 2020. Having been born in the late 1970’s I was heavily influenced by my parent’s love of ‘popular’ music and rock and roll of the 1950’s and 60’s. But Lene says that, despite spending a lot of time together over 26 years, they still get along well. Aqua appeared on Sunrise, an Australian morning TV show on the Seven Network. It has since been certified gold by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry for sales of 15,000 copies in Denmark. 80s Music Artists New Releases. Aqua released their follow-up single "Around the World" in June 2000, although it was not as successful as "Cartoon Heroes", peaking at #26 in the UK and #35 in Australia. I’ve also started picking up sleeves for food products — vintage restaurant packaging, graphics on waxy paper. The group released three albums: Aquarium in 1997, Aquarius in 2000 and Megalomania in 2011. Jun 21, 2017. Aqua released their debut album Aquarium in Denmark on 26 March 1997. [citation needed], Mattel, Inc. v. 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They’re basically my role models, to be honest, because it just opened up a new way of seeing the world.” The 2019 Ocean Bridge cohort stands with Elder Raymond Goodchild (far left) at Pays Plat First Nation during their June 2019 learning journey along the North Shore of Lake Superior. Waterfuls Aqua Games From The 80s 4 weeks ago The Wild 80's ... Where Are They Now? During a couple of low-key events in Denmark the group performed live versions of songs intended for inclusion on the third album, including "Couch Potato" and "Shakin' Stevens Is a Superstar", the latter a tribute to the 1980s performer Shakin' Stevens. The group formed in 1989 and achieved crossover success around the globe in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Catching up with Ocean Bridge alum Aira Sarmiento. It looked like they were 60 or 70 years old. I’m still getting into the groove as much as every breath I take, but I’m never gonna give up listening to my heart and pumping up the volume, simply because I LOVE MUSIC…any kind of music! Aqua's second album, Aquarius, which was released in 2000, suffered middling chart success as a result. Ocean Wise is celebrating ‘World Oceans Day’ for the entire month of June! After getting along well, the trio decided that they would work together again on a future project. [12] Aqua were originally set to release their third studio album on 14 July 2011, however the release was pushed back to 5 September 2011 with the record label citing bad timing. on 14 March 2011, after a preview of the song was posted onto the band's official Facebook page on 10 March 2011. In 1997, Danish quartet Aqua lit up the charts with their hit song “Barbie Girl.” The song peaked at No. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Internationally Recognised Awards The unique designs and international success made Tangle Teezer a well-loved and highly recognised brand and as a result Shaun and his team was awarded a … Aqua. Feeling extra nostalgic, we did an extensive deep dive to see what each member from the fictitious Disney band has been up to these last few years, and — well — now we feel super old. The group also released a documentary on 1 December 1998 containing several live performances of songs from the Aquarium album and interviews with the members. The songs were said to have incorporated a rock sound into their music. Streaming Forward, Powered By The Past – if you love 80s music, new music, Eurovision, cheesy pop and awesome playlists then let's get this pop party started! In 2003, he began Magellan Aqua Farms Inc., with his wife Ann, in Passamaquoddy Bay, employing sustainable techniques for the culture of bivalves and plants. In Japan both songs were released as a double A-side, and achieved reasonable success in the singles chart. Aqua has also toured Scandinavia between May and August 2009 and performed at several gigs in Germany, United Kingdom and France. For some of the songs they hired Dif. Where are they now? The quartet was made up of Simon Webbe, now 38, Antony Costa, now 35, Duncan James, now 38, and Lee Ryan, now 33. Aqua then decided that they would concentrate on starting work on their third album, as opposed to releasing further singles from Aquarius. At the beginning of 1988 I ‘met’ my true love and the singer I’ve worshipped more than any other artist or group. So what’s he collecting now? Although not expected at the time, "Around the World" would be Aqua's final UK single release. Upon its release in February 1997, "My Oh My" broke all Danish sales records by being certified gold within six days. In 2004 the couple moved to Denmark from London. Titled "My Oh My", the single again featured catchy lyrics paired with a soft, melodic beat. However, at a second glance, the song contains several sexual overtones, such as "You can brush my hair, undress me everywhere", "You can touch, you can play", and "Kiss me here, touch me there, hanky-panky." Ben Davidson, STOP! Judge Alex Kozinski writing for the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upheld the district court finding the use of Mattel's trademark in "Barbie Girl" fell within the noncommercial use exemption to the Federal Trademark Dilution Act. Emma Devlin. After a tour in 2012, they split again but reunited in 2016, this time without Claus Norreen and have continued as a trio, touring in their ‘home’ country as well as guest starring in a number of 90’s festivals in Australia and Canada. Aqua were relatively quiet during 1999, deciding to concentrate on recording Aquarius. The Cheetah Girls once claimed they would remain both sisters and friends for life, but a full 17 years after the film premiered, we can't help but wonder if the iconic foursome even stays in touch anymore. At one stage, "Freaky Friday" was planned as a potential follow-up single for release in early 2001, but it was cancelled. Ocean Wise. Rasted and Norreen had won a contest and were hired to produce a soundtrack. The band's members are vocalists Lene Nystrøm and René Dif, keyboardist Søren Rasted, and guitarist Claus Norreen. Aqua spent the first few months of 2001 touring around the world, and working on material for their third album. Elsewhere, the song also performed well, including reaching #10 in Australia, however it would not be a success in the US and thus marked the end of Aqua's involvement Stateside. The four were disappointed and canceled their contract with the record label (although the label wanted to keep the group on for further releases). [15] On 20 September 2016, Aqua announced that Claus Norreen would not return to the group. They performed a slower tempo acoustic version of "Barbie Girl" and it was revealed that Lene had pneumonia, but the concerts would proceed as the group pride themselves on never having cancelled a show. AQUA tour dates and tickets 2020-2021 near you. Mission Group. Danish pop band Aqua. After leaving the Big Brother House, they released their cover of Aqua hit Barbie Girl which entered the charts at number 26. Lene married Soren in 2001 in Las Vegas. Co-written by Thomas Troelsen, the song peaked at number four in Denmark, becoming the band's tenth top-ten single. Following the 2001 release of their album “Aquarius,” the group took a break. Maybe that’s where it all went wrong…?! The four began to produce and write melodic, catchy European pop songs, attracting the attention of major label Universal Music Denmark. 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