" Million Man " is a song by Australian alternative rock group The Rubens . The song was released on 27 October 2017 as the lead single from the group's third studio album, Lo La Ru . The song was certified gold in Australia in March 2019. Frontman Sam Margin sings lead vocals for the majority of the song, whilst keyboardist Elliott Margin sings lead vocals during the post-chorus section and backing vocals throughout the remainder of the song.
7-557: At the APRA Music Awards of 2019 , the song was nominated for Rock Work of the Year. The song was recorded in a former World War II communications bunker in Sydney 's south west and was by brothers Torbitt and Wilder Schwartz, who they met after befriending them at a Laneway Festival back in 2013. The Rubens' Elliott Margin said "'Million Man' was the first track we worked on in the studio with
14-454: A natural evolution from the [bands] Triple J Hottest 100 topper " Hoops ". Mushroom Music said called the track "infectious" and "ridiculously catchy" saying "The pop track features the perfect combination of rich vocals, sweet keyboard, gritty bass and soulful hooks, creating an irresistibly spontaneous mood". Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. APRA Music Awards of 2019 The APRA Music Awards of 2019 are
21-633: The Australian Guild of Screen Composers (AGSC), to "acknowledge excellence and innovation in the field of screen composition." Winners were announced on 20 November at a ceremony hosted by children's entertainer, Justine Clarke , at the Forum Melbourne . The APRA Music Awards ceremony was hosted by Brian Nankervis . Guest presenters were Tina Arena , Briggs , Tania Doko , Tim Rogers , Dallas Frasca , Louis Schoorl , Megan Washington , François Tétaz , M-Phazes and G Flip . Performers on
28-810: The 37th annual awards given in the series of awards together known as APRA Awards , given in 2019. The awards are given in a series of categories in three divisions and in separate ceremonies throughout the year: the APRA Music Awards, Art Music Awards and Screen Music Awards. They are given by the Australasian Performing Right Association and the Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society, known jointly as APRA AMCOS . The Music Awards acknowledge outstanding achievements in contemporary songwriting , composing and publishing . The Music Awards ceremony
35-588: The boys. It was genuinely just a fun time building the song and being creative together. The song itself kind of came from nowhere, just sitting at the piano and playing whatever came out. As the song developed, the lyrics slowly came and spelled out a story and the rest came from there. The chorus was an easy flowing one, which is rare." The music video was filmed in Brooklyn , directed by Brian Purnell and released on 28 November 2017. The Rubens' Elliott Margin told Billboard "We just wanted to do something that reflected
42-510: The energy and fun of the song" adding "We haven't really written a song like this before, where there is that kind of energy a big chorus and it's a sing-along kind of thing. We wanted a video that matched that fun and energy and sing-along-edness... So we decided, 'Alright, we'll just get a couple of beers and plan a couple different shots over the day and night and see where we go from there. Al Newstead from ABC said "With its gospel-y vocal interjections and languid groove, 'Million Man' feels like
49-807: Was held on 30 April 2019 at the Melbourne Town Hall with Brian Nankervis as host; Sarah Aarons won four categories. The Art Music Awards are provided in conjunction with the Australian Music Centre , and in 2019 the ceremony was held on 19 August at the Great Hall , University of Sydney . They were presented to "recognise achievement in the composition, performance, education and presentation of Australian art music. Art music covers activity across contemporary classical music, contemporary jazz and improvised music, experimental music and sound art." The Screen Music Awards are run in conjunction with
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