2000s – Page 26

Brian McKnight | Silver Bells

And for another Brian McKnight gem, here he is singing “Silver Bells” (2008) with a modulation MID-PHRASE! (around 1:30).

Josh Groban (feat. Faith Hill) | The First Noel

We return to Josh Groban today, singing “The First Noel” (2007) with Faith Hill. Today I am not saying where the modulation is — you have to find it yourself! (I will say it is hard to miss, though).

Christina Aguilera and Brian McKnight | Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Here’s Christina Aguilera and Brian McKnight singing “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” (2000). It’s pretty fantastic. The modulation is around 2:35, but you must watch this whole video. The riffs are…well I won’t try to describe them. Just watch for yourself.

Andrea Bocelli | Angels We Have Heard on High

Hope everyone has had a great Tuesday! Today we feature the great Andrea Bocelli singing “Angels We Have Heard on High” (2009) with two, yes two, quite majestic modulations (for you music theory nerds out there, I have put in a comment what kind of modulations these are. Quite interesting.) Again, you should really watch the whole thing, but the modulations are around 2:07 and 2:51. Enjoy!

Josh Groban | Little Drummer Boy

We finish the weekend with a Josh Groban number from 2007, provided by Gus Connelly. The modulation is around 1:50, and it is something to behold. Enjoy!!

Michael Buble | Feeling Good

Today we feature Michael Buble’s cover of “Feeling Good” (2005), originally from 1965’s The Roar of the Greasepaint, The Smell of the Crowd and later made more famous by Nina Simone’s essential version. Since then, the tune has been covered by many prominent artists. The two modulations occur around 2:17 and 2:42. Many thanks to Gus Connelly for this track!

Shirley Bassey | You Needed Me

A 2005 Shirley Bassey performance of “You Needed Me” featuring TWO modulations! 2:10 and 2:44 Enjoy!

Michael Buble | Me and Mrs. Jones

Today we feature Michael Buble’s rendition of the classic “Me and Mrs. Jones” (2007), originally performed by Billy Paul in 1972. The #1 original version was written by Gamble and Huff, along with Cary Gilbert. Modulation around 2:30. This is a solid one!!