2000s – Page 26

Gretchen Wilson | I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas

On this hump day, we give you “I Want A Hippopotamus for Christmas” (2009), sung by Gretchen Wilson with a key change around 2:00. Thanks to correspondent Clara Jung for this find!

Destiny’s Child | Silent Night

It’s Friday! We close our first week with the Destiny’s Child rendition of “Silent Night” (2002), featuring Beyonce and introduced by none other than Oprah! There is a key change around 1:40, but this is really all over the map in terms of harmony, so you should watch the whole thing.

Norman Hutchins | Go Tell It On the Mountain

We start off the holiday season with Go Tell It On The Mountain, performed by Norman Hutchins and Co (2001). Pay particular attention around 2:30, but this whole rendition is righteous! Enjoy!!

David Archuleta | Pat-a-Pan

David Archuleta singing “Pat-a-Pan” (2009). Modulation is around 1:45 after the Vivaldi string interlude!! Enjoy!

Christina Aguilera | Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Today we feature Christina Aguilera singing “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” (2000). Modulation around 2:40. Enjoy

O-Town | All or Nothing

Hello all Modulation Fans!! Here is a 2001 video to brighten up your week. Modulation is around 3:20 (even the audience knows that key changes are the time to clap!) Enjoy!

Il Divo | White Christmas

Happy Friday! We finish the week with a subtle modulation, brought to you by Il Divo singing “White Christmas” (around 1:40.) Thanks to Carlo Migliaccio for finding this 2005 track! Have a great weekend!

Josh Groban (feat. Brian McKnight) | Angels We Have Heard on High

Here’s Josh Groban, joined by another MOTD favorite Brian McKnight, singing “Angels We Have Heard on High” (2007) with riffs galore. The modulation is around 2:35 — I guarantee you will enjoy it

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).