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* CreatorCouple: With {{Skrillex}}. She's featured on the song "Summit" from the ''Bangarang EP.''
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--> Singles: [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGyEd0aKWZE "Burn"]]

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--> Singles: [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGyEd0aKWZE "Burn"]]
"Burn"]], [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekPBOVgGRSA‎ "Goodness Gracious"]]

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* ObsessionSong: Figure 8, and much of Halycon.



* SelfBackingVocals: Double tracks her vocals often.

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* SelfBackingVocals: SelfBackingVocalist: Double tracks her vocals often.
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* Zedd - "Fall Into the Sky" (2012)

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* Zedd Music/{{Zedd}} - "Fall Into the Sky" (2012)
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* LimitedSpecialCollectorsUltimateEdition: Her major releases tend to be guilty of this. ''Lights'' had a UpdatedReRelease in the form of ''Bright Lights'' and then a condensed US edition after that. ''Halcyon'' had multiple editions with exclusive bonus tracks for various territories and retail outlets, and then ''Halcyon Days'' (another UpdatedRerelease) came out --- which had a deluxe edition of its ''own''.

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--> Singles: [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hzgS9s-tE8 "Anything Could Happen"]], "Figure Eight", "Explosions"

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--> Singles: [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hzgS9s-tE8 "Anything Could Happen"]], [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNpBahr49mA "Figure Eight", "Explosions"Eight"]], [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miOEmyjpLkU "Explosions"]]



--> Singles: "Burn"

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--> Singles: "Burn"
[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGyEd0aKWZE "Burn"]]



* CoverVersion: Her rendition of EltonJohn's classic "Your Song". As such, it's also an example of ThisIsYourSong.

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* CoverVersion: Her Ellie's been known to do quite a few of these, the most well-known probably being her rendition of EltonJohn's classic "Your Song". As such, it's also an example Additional ones include: "High for This" by The Weeknd, "Hanging On" by Active Child, "Tessellate" by Alt-J and "Midas Touch" by Midnight Star.
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of ThisIsYourSong. them don't deviate much from their originals, but her take on "Midas Touch" is ''drastically'' different, turning the upbeat [[TheEighties 1980s]] {{Funk}} song into a moody {{Dubstep}}-flavored one.



* HotterAndSexier[=/=]ThreeMinutesOfWrithing: The "Lights" video. [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NKUpo_xKyQ Ellie Gyrating around in a short dress?]] ''Check.''

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* HotterAndSexier[=/=]ThreeMinutesOfWrithing: The "Lights" video. [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NKUpo_xKyQ Ellie Gyrating gyrating around in a short dress?]] ''Check.''



* TitleTrack: Subverted by "Lights", which was originally ''not'' featured on the standard edition of the album it named. Played straight on ''Halcyon'', which is named after the track of the same name.

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* TitleTrack: Subverted by "Lights", which was originally ''not'' featured on the standard edition of the album it named.named, but ended up on its re-release; it was subsequently released as a single and became a huge hit in the United States. Played straight on ''Halcyon'', which is named after the track of the same name.

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** ''[[UpdatedRerelease Halycon Days]]'' (2013)
--> Singles: "Burn"
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--> Singles: [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hzgS9s-tE8 "Anything Could Happen"]], "Figure Eight"

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--> Singles: [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hzgS9s-tE8 "Anything Could Happen"]], "Figure Eight"
Eight", "Explosions"
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Her follow-up album, ''Halycon'', went farther away from the folktronica tag that was slapped on her first album, creating epic electronica soundscapes that were widely regarded as an improvement from her first album. It also contained a few forays into {{Dubstep}}, likely thanks to her then-boyfriend Music/{{Skrillex}}.

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Her follow-up album, ''Halycon'', ''Halcyon'', went farther away from the folktronica tag that was slapped on her first album, creating epic electronica soundscapes that were widely regarded as an improvement from her first album. It also contained a few forays into {{Dubstep}}, likely thanks to her then-boyfriend Music/{{Skrillex}}.



--> Singles: [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hzgS9s-tE8 "Anything Could Happen"]], "Figure Eight".

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--> Singles: [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hzgS9s-tE8 "Anything Could Happen"]], "Figure Eight".
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Her follow up album, "Halycon," went farther away from the folktronica tag that was slapped on her first album, creating epic electronica soundscapes that were widely regarded as an improvement from her first album. It also contained a few forays into Dubstep, likely thanks to her then-boyfriend Skrillex.

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Her follow up follow-up album, "Halycon," ''Halycon'', went farther away from the folktronica tag that was slapped on her first album, creating epic electronica soundscapes that were widely regarded as an improvement from her first album. It also contained a few forays into Dubstep, {{Dubstep}}, likely thanks to her then-boyfriend Skrillex.
Music/{{Skrillex}}.
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* Zedd - "Fall Into the Sky" (2012)



* TinyGuyHugeGirl: She's at least 5'7, whereas boyfriend {{Skrillex}} is 5'4.

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* TinyGuyHugeGirl: She's at least 5'7, whereas boyfriend ex-boyfriend {{Skrillex}} is 5'4.
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--> Singles: [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hzgS9s-tE8 "Anything Could Happen"]]

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--> Singles: [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hzgS9s-tE8 "Anything Could Happen"]]
Happen"]], "Figure Eight".

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Moving to YMMV.


* TinieTempah - "Wonderman" (2010)
* {{Skrillex}} - "Summit" (2011)

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* TinieTempah Music/TinieTempah - "Wonderman" (2010)
* {{Skrillex}} Music/{{Skrillex}} - "Summit" (2011)
* Music/CalvinHarris - "I Need Your Love" (2012)



* HeliumSpeech: Implemented as electronic babble in "Only You".



* PrecisionFStrike: Not herself, but Music/TinieTempah provides the only cursing on ''Halcyon'' during the song "Hanging On".



* SignatureSong: "Starry Eyed" in the UK, but "Lights" in the US.

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* SignatureSong: "Starry Eyed" in the UK, but "Lights" in the US.SurrealMusicVideo: "Figure Eight" contains a chockload of symbolism and unclear imagery.



* AWildRapperAppears: Music/TinieTempah on "Hanging On", a song that originally didn't have a rap verse.



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Her follow up album, "Halycon," went farther away from the folktronica tag that was slapped on her first album, creating epic electronica soundscapes that were widely regarded as an improvement from her first album. It also contained a few forays into Dubstep, likely thanks to her then-boyfriend Skrillex.
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* NonAppearingTitle: "Halcyon" and "Atlantis".

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* ''Halcyon'' (2012)

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* ''Halcyon'' ''[[DarkerAndEdgier Halcyon]]'' (2012)



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* AlbumTitleDrop: Averted by "Lights", which was originally ''not'' featured on the album it named.
* CoverVersion: Her rendition of EltonJohn's classic "Your Song".
** As such, it's also an example of ThisIsYourSong.

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* AlbumTitleDrop: Averted [[BreakupSong Breakup Album]]: ''Halcyon'' is believed to be inspired by "Lights", which was originally ''not'' featured on the album it named.
Ellie's relationship with her ex, radio DJ Greg James.
* CoverVersion: Her rendition of EltonJohn's classic "Your Song".
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Song". As such, it's also an example of ThisIsYourSong.



* DarkerAndEdgier: ''Halcyon'' is much darker, lyrically and sonically, than ''Lights'' and its re-release were.



* HotterAndSexier[=/=]ThreeMinutesOfWrithing: The "Lights" video. [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NKUpo_xKyQ Gyrating around in a short dress?]] ''Check.''
* NeoclassicalPunkZydecoRockabilly: Her music is a poppy blend of [[ElectronicMusic Electronic]] and [[FolkMusic Folk]].
* RecordProducer: Starsmith produced most of ''Lights''.

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* HotterAndSexier[=/=]ThreeMinutesOfWrithing: The "Lights" video. [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NKUpo_xKyQ Ellie Gyrating around in a short dress?]] ''Check.''
** The visuals for the ''Halcyon'' album have definitely been a bit saucier, as well.
* NeoclassicalPunkZydecoRockabilly: Her music is a poppy blend mix of [[{{Pop}} Pop]], [[ElectronicMusic Electronic]] and [[FolkMusic Folk]].
* RecordProducer: Starsmith produced most of ''Lights''.''Lights'', while Jim Eliot was the main driving force behind ''Halcyon''.



* TitleTrack: Subverted by "Lights", which was originally ''not'' featured on the standard edition of the album it named. Played straight on ''Halcyon'', which is named after the track of the same name.



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Elena Jane '''"Ellie" Goulding'' is a British singer-songwriter. Born in 1986, she first started playing the clarinet at age 9, learned guitar at 14 and got into songwriting soon afterwards. After spending two years studying at the University of Kent, she took a gap year to focus on singing. Originally interested in making folk music, her meeting with electronic record producer Starsmith broadened her sonic horizons, and his influence was greatly left on her debut album ''Lights''.

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Elena Jane '''"Ellie" Goulding'' "Ellie" Goulding is a British singer-songwriter. Born in 1986, she first started playing the clarinet at age 9, learned guitar at 14 and got into songwriting soon afterwards. After spending two years studying at the University of Kent, she took a gap year to focus on singing. Originally interested in making folk music, her meeting with electronic record producer Starsmith broadened her sonic horizons, and his influence was greatly left on her debut album ''Lights''.
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Ellie Goulding is a British singer-songwriter. Originally interested in making folk music, her meeting with electronic record producer Starsmith broadened her sonic horizons, and his influence was greatly left on her debut album ''Lights''.

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Ellie Goulding Elena Jane '''"Ellie" Goulding'' is a British singer-songwriter. Born in 1986, she first started playing the clarinet at age 9, learned guitar at 14 and got into songwriting soon afterwards. After spending two years studying at the University of Kent, she took a gap year to focus on singing. Originally interested in making folk music, her meeting with electronic record producer Starsmith broadened her sonic horizons, and his influence was greatly left on her debut album ''Lights''.




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* CreatorCouple: With {{Skrillex}}. She's featured on the song "Summit" from the ''Bangarang EP.''


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* TinyGuyHugeGirl: She's at least 5'7, whereas boyfriend {{Skrillex}} is 5'4.
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* HotterAndSexier: The "Lights" video. [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NKUpo_xKyQ Gyrating around in a short dress?]] ''Check.''

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* HotterAndSexier: HotterAndSexier[=/=]ThreeMinutesOfWrithing: The "Lights" video. [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NKUpo_xKyQ Gyrating around in a short dress?]] ''Check.''

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Ellie Goulding is a British singer-songwriter. Originally interested in making folk music, her meeting with electronic record producer Starsmith broadened her sonic horizons, and his influence was greatly left on her debut album ''Lights''.

She has released six singles to date: "Under the Sheets", "Starry Eyed", "Guns and Horses", "The Writer", "Your Song", and "Lights." She is also featured on the Tinie Tempah single "Wonderman".

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Ellie Goulding is a British singer-songwriter. Originally interested in making folk music, her meeting with electronic record producer Starsmith broadened her sonic horizons, and his influence was greatly left on her debut album ''Lights''.

She has released six singles to date: "Under the Sheets", "Starry Eyed", "Guns and Horses", "The Writer", "Your Song", and "Lights." She is also featured on the Tinie Tempah single "Wonderman".
''Lights''.

Discography:!!Discography



--> Singles: [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Navl4fYI-Zk "Under the Sheets"]], [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PULdPep_xfs "Starry Eyed"]], [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDwbHeR0UYc "Guns & Horses"]]



--> Singles: [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9AFMVMl9qE "Your Song"]], [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NKUpo_xKyQ "Lights"]]

!!Ellie is a featured vocalist on:
* TinieTempah - "Wonderman" (2010)



* HotterAndSexier: the "Lights" video. [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NKUpo_xKyQ Gyrating around in a short dress?]] ''Check.''

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* HotterAndSexier: the The "Lights" video. [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NKUpo_xKyQ Gyrating around in a short dress?]] ''Check.''



* OneHitWonder: was this commercially after "Starry Eyed" was her only song to chart top 10 in the UK, but soon recovered with "Your Song" peaking at #2 less than a year later.
** Could be argued that the song's success came from a) it being a cover of a well-known song and b) it being featured during Christmas-themed adverts for a department store chain.



* SignatureSong: Many believe "Starry Eyed" to be this, although "Lights" could well count in this day & age.

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* SignatureSong: Many believe "Starry Eyed" to be this, although in the UK, but "Lights" could well count in this day & age.the US.


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* SignatureSong: many believe "Starry Eyed" to be this.

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* ToBecomeHuman: "Human"
* YouGottaHaveBlueHair: showed up to the 2010 Q Awards with [[http://www.contactmusic.com/pics/ld/q_awards_11a_251010/ellie_goulding_3065242.jpg purple hair]].

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* ToBecomeHuman: "Human"
* YouGottaHaveBlueHair: showed up to the 2010 Q Awards with [[http://www.contactmusic.com/pics/ld/q_awards_11a_251010/ellie_goulding_3065242.jpg purple hair]].
"Human".
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* CoverVersion: Her rendition of EltonJohn's classic "Your Song" is probably as good (and [[YourMileageMayVary arguably better]]) than the original.

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* CoverVersion: Her rendition of EltonJohn's classic "Your Song" is probably as good (and [[YourMileageMayVary arguably better]]) than the original.Song".
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** could be argued that the song's success came from a) it being a cover of a well-known song and b)it being featured during Christmas-themed adverts for a department store chain.

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** could Could be argued that the song's success came from a) it being a cover of a well-known song and b)it b) it being featured during Christmas-themed adverts for a department store chain.

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