# Real-Life Karaoke Screens Metronomy's Music Video for "A Thing for Me" is Falsetto Fabulous By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2008-12-18 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metronomy-a-thing-for-me References: [chunnel](http://chunnel.tv/music/393/metronomy-a-thing-for-me) & [metronomy](http://www.metronomy.co.uk/) If you can make it through the falsetto fabulous "A Thing for Me" by British electronic band Metronomy, you'll see a fun adaptation of [karaoke culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vizio-micme-soundbar) in real life. Metronomy's "A Thing for Me" begins with a cheesy karaoke screen and the members of the band. The video then segues into a [real-life version of the karaoke screen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundcore), complete with bouncing ball. The verses--which, gloriously, are not sung in falsetto--possess a cut-and-paste vintage feel with typographic thought bubbles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Real-life Karaoke Screens:** Opportunity for creating interactive experiences and bridging the gap between virtual and real-world entertainment. - **Adaptation of Karaoke Culture:** Potential for innovation in the karaoke industry, such as incorporating new technologies or revamping traditional karaoke systems. - **Cut-and-paste Vintage Feel:** Opportunity for developing retro-themed products, services, or marketing campaigns that appeal to nostalgic consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Entertainment:** Potential for incorporating real-life karaoke screens into live performances or interactive experiences. - **Music:** Opportunity for artists and bands to create unique music videos or live performances that involve real-life karaoke screens. - **Technology:** Potential for developing innovative karaoke systems or digital platforms that enhance the karaoke experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Karaoke Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mykaraoke-video.md) - [In-App Karaoke Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karaoke-mode.md) - [Retro-Style Karaoke Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esq-a30m.md) - [Germ-Killing Karaoke Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airaoke.md) - [Singalong Streaming Service Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-music-sing.md) - [Branded EV Karaoke Microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-caraokemic.md) - [Karaoke Song Finders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karaoke-search.md) - [AI Karaoke Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-karaoke.md) - [Immersive Karaoke-Enabled Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundcore.md)