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Manchester, England (1997 – present)
Mint Royale is a big beat electronic music act from Manchester, England. It was originally founded by the duo of Neil Claxton and Chris Baker; the latter left the band in 2004, but Claxton continued to produce music using the Mint Royale name. They are widely known for their remixes. Notably “Singin’ In The Rain”, which made #1 in the UK in 2008 after the song was used by dancer George Sampson on the hit show Britain’s Got Talent.
The band originally started in 1997. They first specialized in remixes, and became known after the release of their mix of “Tequila”, by Terrorvision. They were championed by British dance guru Norman Cook, whose DJ sets regularly included their work. Their sound was similar to his, to the extent that some people mistakenly believed Mint Royale to be a pseudonym for Cook himself. Their first album, On the Ropes was released in late 1999, and though it was not a big sales hit, some songs from it have achieved recognition. The single “Don’t Falter”, featuring Lauren Laverne from Kenickie, was a minor hit in the British charts. The song “From Rusholme with Love” has been made recognisable through its extensive use in film and television series soundtracks. Notable examples include the theme tune for the film Kung Pow! Enter The Fist, as well as being present on the soundtrack of the films Vanilla Sky, Get Carter, Serendipity and the television series ALIAS and Spaced. The song “Because I’m Worth It” has also been used as the theme tune for the Jamie Theakston and Zoë Ball chat show The Priory.
The band originally started in 1997. They first specialized in remixes, and became known after the release of their mix of “Tequila”, by Terrorvision. They were championed by British dance guru Norman Cook, whose DJ sets regularly included their work. Their sound was similar to his, to the extent that some people mistakenly believed Mint Royale to be a pseudonym for Cook himself. Their first album, On the Ropes was released in late 1999, and though it was not a big sales hit, some songs from it have achieved recognition. The single “Don’t Falter”, featuring Lauren Laverne from Kenickie, was a minor hit in the British charts. The song “From Rusholme with Love” has been made recognisable through its extensive use in film and television series soundtracks. Notable examples include the theme tune for the film Kung Pow! Enter The Fist, as well as being present on the soundtrack of the films Vanilla Sky, Get Carter, Serendipity and the television series ALIAS and Spaced. The song “Because I’m Worth It” has also been used as the theme tune for the Jamie Theakston and Zoë Ball chat show The Priory.
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warpedgirl15 wrote:
Blue Song is incredible. [9] I discovered them yesterday when someone played Show Me on Turntable fm. They are so good & their songs are so catchy!
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cristhianfs wrote:
Discovered them thanks to Spaced. Amazing band!
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agness_trigg wrote:
Blue Song is incredible. [8]
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scienceofsuzie wrote:
a n y t h i n g
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allsoppy4 wrote:
from rusholme with love :)
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Countess_Alice wrote:
Blue Song is incredible. [7]
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ishortkut wrote:
Blue Song is incredible. [6]
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ainurnerd wrote:
Blue Song is incredible. [5]
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train_me wrote:
I'm so in love with this band :)
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whoseline wrote:
Blue Song is incredible. [4]
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B-ill87 wrote:
absolutely brilliant!
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yoyoaleksandra wrote:
Love at first listen. I am obsessed from now and on.
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diagnosen wrote:
Blue Song is incredible. [3]
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train_me wrote:
:)
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Harlot_Dipinto wrote:
Little Words is like being in a dream. Love it.
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fadexoxo wrote:
singin in the rain! [2]
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pulp_reality wrote:
Blue Song is incredible. [2]
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krissi2 wrote:
dancehall places <3 blue song <3 Don't falter <3
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Jeggles wrote:
Blue Song is incredible.
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kelly_vision wrote:
<3 Don't Falter.
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