KT Tunstall, Jamie Scott, Colours Of Bubbles, Sunfruits, Reuben, Catatonia, The Feeling, Starsailor, Embrace, Kealer, Scott Matthews, Brian McFadden
They are the performers of twelve “lip sync” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (38/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree” was nominated for a Grammy in which category?
- A Best New Artist
- B Best Female Pop Vocal Performance
- C Song of the Year
2. Jamie Scott released “Just” as a single in which year?
- A 2002
- B 2004
- C 2006
3. Which theme is central to the Lithuanian band’s 2014 track mentioned here?
- A Insincerity
- B Nostalgia
- C Environmentalism
4. Who directed the music video for “End Of The World” by Sunfruits?
- A Sophie Muller
- B Evie Vlah and Lincoln Healy
- C Nigel Dick
5. “Moving to Blackwater” by Reuben features a member playing which instrument along with vocals?
- A Guitar
- B Drums
- C Piano
6. Catatonia’s “Stone by Stone” was released as the final single before what major event for the band?
- A A reunion tour
- B The release of a new album
- C The band’s breakup
7. “Join with Us” was featured in an advertisement for which car brand?
- A Ford
- B Toyota
- C Nissan
8. Which unique musical feature is included in Starsailor’s “Alcoholic” single release?
- A An alternative version
- B A live performance
- C A full orchestra
9. What milestone did Embrace’s album “This New Day” achieve?
- A Certified Platinum
- B Number one on UK album charts
- C Featured in a film soundtrack
10. “Cry” by Kealer is best known for what thematic element?
- A Joy
- B Vulnerability
- C Rebellion
11. What accolade did Scott Matthews’ “Elusive” achieve in 2007?
- A BRIT Award
- B Grammy Award
- C Ivor Novello Award
12. Brian McFadden’s “Real to Me” reached number one in several places, but which country was not among them?
- A Ireland
- B Norway
- C Finland
For TWELVE “We are Live” – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 38/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . KT Tunstall – Black Horse And The Cherry TreeFeatured on the 2004 album “Eye to the Telescope”. |
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2 . Jamie Scott – JustFeatured on the 2004 album “Just”. |
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3 . Colours Of Bubbles – Cut It Out |
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4 . Sunfruits – End Of The World |
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5 . Reuben – Moving To BlackwaterFeatured on the 2004 album “Racecar Is Racecar Backwards”. |
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6 . Catatonia – Stone By Stone |
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7 . The Feeling – Join With UsFeatured on the 2008 album “Join With Us”. |
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8 . Starsailor – AlcoholicFeatured on the 2001 album “Love Is Here”. |
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9 . Embrace – TargetFeatured on the 2006 album “This New Day”. |
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10 . Kealer – Cry
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11 . Scott Matthews – ElusiveFeatured on the 2006 album “Passing Stranger”. |
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12 . Brian McFadden – Real To MeFeatured on the 2004 album “Irish Son”. |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree” was nominated for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the Grammys. This nod recognized KT Tunstall’s strong debut in the pop scene.
2. “Just” was released as a single in 2004, marking one of Jamie Scott’s early steps in his solo career before diving into songwriting for others.
3. The Lithuanian band’s track focuses on the theme of insincerity, a sharp critique wrapped in indie rock energy.
4. “End Of The World” had its music video directed by Evie Vlah and Lincoln Healy, combining visual storytelling with climate change themes.
5. In “Moving to Blackwater,” Jamie Lenman performed on both guitar and vocals, contributing to the melodic complexity of the track.
6. “Stone by Stone” was released amid rumors and shortly before Catatonia’s breakup, ending an era for the Welsh band.
7. The Feeling’s “Join with Us” was used in a Toyota advertisement, leveraging its catchy tune to boost car sales.
8. Starsailor’s “Alcoholic” included an alternative version, offering fans a different take on their post-Britpop sound.
9. Embrace’s album “This New Day” reached number one on the UK album charts, a significant milestone in the band’s career.
10. “Cry” by Kealer delves into vulnerability, making it a standout emotional track from the early 2000s UK rock scene.
11. “Elusive” by Scott Matthews won the Ivor Novello Award in 2007 for Best Song Musically and Lyrically, a testament to its artistry.
12. While “Real to Me” hit number one in several countries, Finland was not among them, though it did reach the top five there.
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