2001–04: Melody A.M. and early success Röyksopp
after leaving tellé, band signed british label wall of sound , released melody a.m., became certified platinum in band s native norway , sold on million copies worldwide. album peaked @ number 1 in norway, , produced uk top 40 singles eple , poor leno , , remind me . final single, sparks , released. eple (ipa: [ˈɛplə]) – meaning apple in norwegian – licensed apple inc. use welcome music company s mac os x panther operating system, playing first time user booted new apple-brand computer.
the band s popularity boosted several graphically experimental music videos, many of put heavy rotation mtv. music video remind me , featuring infographic-style video french company h5, won 2002 mtv europe music award best music video. in same event duo nominated in 3 more categories: best nordic act , best new artist , best dance act . duo performed song poor leno @ event. 1 year later received nomination best group @ brit awards.
during period röyksopp gained popularity in united states. remind me , 1 of 2 röyksopp , erlend Øye collaborations found on melody a.m., featured in geico car insurance commercial. commercial fourth of s easy caveman ads, , featured said caveman riding moving sidewalk in airport terminal when comes across poster displaying advertisement campaign.
during time, röyksopp approached compose soundtrack matrix reloaded, although declined offer.
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