How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Marina, Amelia Lily, The Janoskians, Melanie C, The Drums, Lady Gaga, Sugababes, Two Door Cinema Club, Olly Murs, Lissie, Tove Lo, Becky G
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that ranked in various charts, this week (37/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. How did Gerry Rafferty’s personal experiences influence the song “Baker Street”?
- A Inspired by a friend’s art collection
- B Trips between Glasgow and London
- C His favorite pub in London
2. What notable inspiration influenced the music video for Big Brovaz’s 2003 single?
- A A James Bond movie
- B The sitcom *Friends*
- C Shakespeare’s plays
3. Which unusual feature starts The Stone Roses’ debut track?
- A Sound collage
- B Harmonica solo
- C A monologue
4. Which locations were featured in the music video for the Rudimental and Foy Vance collaboration?
- A Tokyo and Paris
- B Ukraine and Morocco
- C Sydney and Rio
5. What was a key feature of The Drums’ song “Let’s Go Surfing” that contributed to its initial popularity?
- A Complex guitar solos
- B Whistling
- C Spoken word section
6. Why was the title of Kate Bush’s single changed from “A Deal With God”?
- A Legal reasons
- B Commercial concerns
- C Misprint on initial release
7. Where was the music video for Mutya Keisha Siobhan’s “Flatline” filmed?
- A New York City
- B Venice Beach
- C Paris
8. What is a notable contrast in Tove Lo’s “Habits (Stay High)”?
- A Upbeat music, dark lyrics
- B Classical instruments, electronic beat
- C Major key, sad theme
9. What aspect of the music video for “Right Place Right Time” by Olly Murs is unique?
- A Wildlife documentary clips
- B Stages of Murs’s career
- C Animated fantasy world
10. How was “Further Away (Romance Police)” by Lissie recognized on the UK Singles Chart?
- A Entered top 10
- B Peaked at position 98
- C Went platinum
11. What characterizes the B-side “Overture” of ABC’s single?
- A Solo piano piece
- B Instrumental orchestral medley
- C Acoustic live version
12. What recording technique did Charlie Puth use for “Attention”?
- A Recorded underwater
- B Anti-drop chorus technique
- C Heavy use of autotune
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ – 2010s Music Videos – week 37/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
1 . Marina – Oh No! |
| The music video is directed by Kinga Burza. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “The Family Jewels”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Amelia Lily – California |
| The music video is directed by Charlotte Rutherford. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Be a Fighter”. |
3 . The Janoskians – That’s What She Said |
| The music video is directed by Steve Jocz. |
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4 . Melanie C – Think About It |
| The music video is directed by Howard Greenhalgh. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “The Sea”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . The Drums – Lets Go Surfing |
| The music video is directed by David Fishel. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “The Drums”. |
6 . Lady Gaga – Applause |
| The music video is directed by Inez and Vinoodh. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “ARTPOP”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Sugababes – Flatline |
| The music video is directed by Auleta. |
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8 . Two Door Cinema Club – Undercover Martyn |
| The music video is directed by Brian Phillip Davis. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Tourist History”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Olly Murs – Right Place Right Time |
| The music video is directed by Dominic O’Riordan. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Right Place Right Time”. |
10 . Lissie – Further Away [Romance Police] |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Back to Forever”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Tove Lo – Habits [Stay High] |
| The music video is directed by Motellet Film. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Queen of the Clouds”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Becky G – Shower |
| The music video is directed by Tim Nackashi. |
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Rafferty’s “Baker Street” was influenced by his frequent journeys between Glasgow and London. His personal experiences of urban alienation and new beginnings during these trips are reflected in the song’s themes.
2. The music video for Big Brovaz’s single was inspired by the sitcom *Friends*. It helped cement the group’s place in the UK R&B scene, benefiting from familiar pop culture references.
3. The Stone Roses’ debut track opens with a sound collage. This experimental beginning sets the tone for the band’s overall innovative approach on their debut album.
4. The Rudimental and Foy Vance collaboration video was shot in Ukraine and Morocco, among other locations. These diverse settings added visual richness to the song’s themes.
5. The whistling in “Let’s Go Surfing” by The Drums was a key element in its initial popularity. This catchy feature made it a standout track, attracting early media attention.
6. Kate Bush’s single title was changed from “A Deal With God” due to commercial concerns. The record label feared the original title might impact the song’s marketability.
7. The music video for “Flatline” by Mutya Keisha Siobhan was filmed at Venice Beach. This location choice complemented the relaxed yet introspective nature of the song.
8. Tove Lo’s “Habits (Stay High)” is known for its upbeat music starkly contrasting dark lyrical themes. This juxtaposition helped the song’s widespread appeal.
9. Olly Murs’s “Right Place Right Time” video features clips from various stages of his career. It uniquely chronicles his journey from reality TV contestant to pop star.
10. Lissie’s “Further Away (Romance Police)” peaked at position 98 on the UK Singles Chart. Despite not climbing higher, it contributed to her musical portfolio.
11. ABC’s single B-side “Overture” is an instrumental orchestral medley. It creatively ties songs from their debut album, showcasing Anne Dudley’s arrangement skills.
12. Charlie Puth’s “Attention” utilizes the anti-drop technique, making the minimalist chorus stand out. This recording choice adds an unexpected twist to the song’s structure.
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