How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Rita Ora, The Script, Alessia Cara, Willy Moon, Maverick Sabre, One Direction, Jess Glynne, The Lumineers, Rachel Platten, Westlife, Coldplay, Wiz Khalifa
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (45/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. Which genre fusion is present in Rita Ora’s track from her debut album?
- A Jazz and blues
- B Urban, dubstep, and reggae
- C Classical and rock
2. How quickly was The Script’s lead single for *#3* with will.i.am recorded?
- A Over several weeks
- B About 15 minutes
- C One entire day
3. What theme does Alessia Cara’s third single from *Know-It-All* tackle?
- A Social media effects
- B Body image and self-acceptance
- C Environmental issues
4. Which Wu-Tang Clan track is sampled in Willy Moon’s \”Yeah Yeah\”?
- A “C.R.E.A.M.”
- B “Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nuthing ta Fuck Wit”
- C “Protect Ya Neck”
5. What is highlighted in the music video for Maverick Sabre’s “I Need\”?
- A A futuristic cityscape
- B Maverick’s hometown
- C Random travel destinations
6. Which team member contributed to the songwriting of One Direction’s \”Perfect\”?
- A Harry Styles
- B Zayn Malik
- C Liam Payne
7. Where was the music video for Jess Glynne’s “Thursday” filmed?
- A Streets of Paris
- B Various public landmarks
- C Studio setting
8. Which amplifier was used to record The Lumineers’ \”Ho Hey\”?
- A Fender Twin Reverb
- B Marshall JCM800
- C McIntosh MC240
9. What sparked the creation of Rachel Platten’s \”Fight Song\”?
- A A success story
- B A period of struggle
- C A famous festival
10. What is the central theme of Westlife’s “My Blood\”?
- A Romantic love
- B Parenthood and life challenges
- C Friendship and loyalty
11. Which global event does Coldplay’s \”Orphans\” address?
- A Climate change
- B Syrian civil war
- C Global financial crisis
12. For which film was Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth’s track specifically created?
- A *The Fast and the Furious*
- B *Furious 7*
- C *Mad Max: Fury Road*
Tracklist
1 . Rita Ora – Shine Ya Light |
‘We started slow, but we beat you in the final’
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| The music video is directed by Emil Nava. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Ora”. |
2 . The Script – Hall Of Fame (w/ will.i.am) |
‘You can walk straight through hell with a smile’
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| The music video is directed by Ethan Lader. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “#3”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Alessia Cara – Scars To Your Beautiful |
| The music video is directed by Aaron A.. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Know-It-All”. |
4 . Willy Moon – Yeah Yeah |
‘Heyy hey hey hey yeah Tryin’ to bite my style’
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| The music video is directed by Alex Cortes. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Here’s Willy Moon”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Maverick Sabre – I Need |
| The music video is directed by Johny Mourgue. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Lonely Are the Brave”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . One Direction – Perfect |
”Cause I’m not good at making promises’
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| The music video is directed by Sophie Muller. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Made in the A.M.”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Jess Glynne – Thursday |
‘I wanna feel love inside my hands again’
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| The music video is directed by Joe Connor. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Always In Between”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . The Lumineers – Ho Hey |
| The music video is directed by Ben Fee. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Ho Hey”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Rachel Platten – Fight Song |
| The music video is directed by James Lees. |
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Featured on the 2016 album “Wildfire”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Westlife – My Blood |
| The music video is directed by Robert Hales. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Spectrum”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Coldplay – Orphans |
‘When I can go Back and get drunk with my friends’
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| The music video is directed by Mat Whitecross. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Everyday Life”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Wiz Khalifa – See You Again (w/ Charlie Puth) |
‘But somethin’ told me that it wouldn’t last’
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| The music video is directed by Marc Klasfeld. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Furious 7: soundtrack”. |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Rita Ora’s track captures an urban, dubstep, and reggae influence. It’s a cross-genre creation that offers a poppy bridge and rocky chorus.
2. The song by The Script featuring will.i.am was a swift creation. Recorded in a mere 15 minutes, spontaneity seems to be its essence.
3. Alessia Cara’s single dives into issues of body image. It echoes self-acceptance amid societal pressures, a relatable ballad for many.
4. “Yeah Yeah” by Willy Moon samples “Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nuthing ta Fuck Wit”. It bridges alternative dance with hip-hop nostalgia.
5. Maverick Sabre’s “I Need” video takes viewers to his hometown. It’s a visual homage to New Ross, featuring its people and places.
6. Harry Styles helped pen One Direction’s “Perfect”. A key contributor, Styles’ imprint is evident in the track’s narrative depth.
7. The video for Jess Glynne’s “Thursday” was shot in a studio setting, focusing on personal expression over scenic distractions.
8. “Ho Hey” by The Lumineers employed a McIntosh MC240 amplifier. An old-school choice with a sound that feels both intimate and grand.
9. Rachel Platten’s “Fight Song” emerged during a tough time. It’s a melodic testament to resilience and empowerment in adversity.
10. Westlife’s “My Blood” reflects on parenthood themes. It balances the idea of love with the challenges life throws at families.
11. Coldplay’s “Orphans” draws attention to the Syrian civil war. It endeavors to evoke empathy for refugees’ experiences worldwide.
12. “See You Again” by Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth was for *Furious 7*. A poignant tribute to Paul Walker, resonating with loss and remembrance.
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NB . You may wonder what are these “Quotes” attached to certain photos above. Well! For a specific song, we take a still from the video on one side and select a lyric from the song on the other. We then merge the two. Et voilà!
Live Quotes • We started slow, but we beat you in the final (Rita Ora) • You can walk straight through hell with a smile (The Script) • Heyy hey hey hey yeah Tryin’ to bite my style (Willy Moon) • ‘Cause I’m not good at making promises (One Direction) • I wanna feel love inside my hands again (Jess Glynne) • When I can go Back and get drunk with my friends (Coldplay) • But somethin’ told me that it wouldn’t last (Wiz Khalifa)
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