Same Same
| Company type | Music duo |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Founder | Bob Moffatt, Clint Moffatt |
| Defunct | 2006 |
| Headquarters | Thailand |
Area served | Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
Same Same was a pop music duo from Canada, consisting of identical twins Bob and Clint Moffatt, who were previously members of the boy band the Moffatts. Operating out of Thailand, their primary markets for album sales and performances included Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Background
Their first album, The Meaning of Happy, was released on March 26, 2006. That summer, they embarked on a tour spanning Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
For this project, they worked alongside Thai producer Warut Rintranukul and collaborated with several Asian artists such as Arpaporn Nakornsawan, Nui from the Peachband, Lovi Poe, Audy, Jaclyn Victor, and the duo Michelle & Vickie. The music videos accompanying their singles were directed by Thai filmmaker Nonthee Nimitbut. Additionally, they served as hosts and presenters at the MTV Asia Awards and contributed to the 2006 compilation Voices from the FIFA World Cup with songs "Give It All You Got" featuring Arpaporn Nakornsawan and "Believe in Your Dream" performed with Sony BMG All-Stars (Thailand).
In September 2006, Same Same paused their activities. By January 2007, they initiated a contest inviting fans to suggest a new band name; however, their fan website was shut down the following month. By 2011, Bob and Clint had moved to Nashville, Tennessee, where they engaged in songwriting and briefly explored country music under the name Two Bullet Parade before transitioning to Like Strangers. They also performed in local Nashville venues. In 2016, they released an EP under the name Endless Summer, debuting with the track "Amen for Women," before later adopting the moniker Music Travel Love.
Reception
The single "Love Isn't" by Same Same entered the MYX Hit Chart at number seventeen during the week of June 4–10, 2006. Their subsequent single "Without You," featuring Lovi Poe, maintained the twelfth position for three consecutive weeks. They achieved top rankings on both the RX 93.1 Countdown Top 7 and 96.3 WRock Top 5 Favorites charts. The duo appeared on the cover of the Philippine magazine Top 40 Hits, which also featured an article about them; coverage extended to publications such as Philippine Star, Filipino Journal, among others. Their album The Meaning of Happy earned gold certification in Thailand and platinum status in Indonesia.
Discography
- The Meaning of Happy (2006)
See also
References
- Two Brothers One Sound, Philippine Star, 10 June 2006
- From Moffatts to Same Same, Filipino Journal, 5 June 2006
- Same Same knows The Meaning of Happy, ABS-CBN Interactive
- MYX Hit Chart Weekly Update, June 30, 2006
- Clint And Bob Moffatt Reemerge As Hidell, Chart magazine, 4 June 2003
- Moffatts Biography on CanEHdian.com, accessed June 30, 2006