How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Winx, Bizarre Inc, Rob ‘N’ Raz, Studio 45, Paul Van Dyk, Prince Ital Joe, Hysteric Ego, Rupaul, Björk, Primal Scream, The Crystal Method, Clock
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (09/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which piece of equipment did Hysteric Ego use to produce “Want Love”?
- A Roland TR-808
- B Korg M1
- C Moog System 55
2. Who collaborated with RuPaul on “It’s Raining Men… The Sequel”?
- A Donna Summer
- B Diana Ross
- C Martha Wash
3. What animation style is used in Björk’s “I Miss You” music video?
- A Claymation
- B Stop-motion
- C Surreal animation
4. Which film’s dialogue was sampled at the beginning of Primal Scream’s “Loaded”?
- A Easy Rider
- B The Wild Angels
- C Rebel Without a Cause
5. From whose speech did The Crystal Method sample vocals for “Keep Hope Alive”?
- A Martin Luther King Jr.
- B Jesse Jackson
- C Barack Obama
6. What was notable about Clock’s live performances for “Holding On 4 U”?
- A Use of pyrotechnics
- B Choreographed dance routines
- C Guest appearances by Pete Waterman
7. In Regina Spektor’s “Us” music video, which classic film does it parody?
- A Metropolis
- B The Diabolic Tenant
- C Nosferatu
8. Which artist featured on Massive Attack’s “Special Cases”?
- A Sinéad O’Connor
- B Enya
- C Kate Bush
9. Where did Willy Mason’s “Oxygen” first chart successfully?
- A Australia
- B United States
- C United Kingdom
10. What is the theme of Goo Goo Dolls’ “Black Balloon”?
- A Lost love
- B Addiction
- C Forgiveness
11. How does “Lola Stars and Stripes” by The Stills primarily characterize its musical style?
- A Psychedelic rock
- B Post-punk revival
- C Synth-pop
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 09/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Winx – HypnotizinFeatured on the 1996 album “Left Above The Clouds”.
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2 . Bizarre Inc – Took My LoveFeatured on the 1992 album “Energique”.
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3 . Rob ‘N’ Raz – In CommandFeatured on the 1992 album “Clubhopping (The Album) “.
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4 . Studio 45 – Freak It
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5 . Paul Van Dyk – Beautiful PlaceFeatured on the 1996 album “Seven Ways”.
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6 . Prince Ital Joe – United (w/ Marky Mark)Featured on the 1994 album “Life in the Streets”.
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7 . Hysteric Ego – Want Love
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8 . Rupaul – It’s Raining Men… The Sequel (w/ Martha Wash)
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9 . Björk – I Miss YouFeatured on the 1995 album “Post“.
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10 . Primal Scream – LoadedFeatured on the 1991 album “Screamadelica“.
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11 . The Crystal Method – Keep Hope AliveFeatured on the 1997 album “Vegas”. |
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12 . Clock – Holding On 4 UFeatured on the 1995 album “It’s Time…”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. B. Hysteric Ego, the brainchild of Robert White, employed a Korg M1 among other equipment to craft the track “Want Love,” a staple in ’90s UK house music.
2. C. “It’s Raining Men… The Sequel” was a joint venture between RuPaul and Martha Wash, merging two influential figures in the dance music and LGBTQ+ communities.
3. C. Björk’s “I Miss You” video features surreal animation, a perfect accompaniment to the track’s eclectic sound, animated by John Kricfalusi of “Ren & Stimpy” fame.
4. B. Primal Scream’s “Loaded” opens with a sample from “The Wild Angels,” providing a rebellious undertone to Weatherall’s transformative remix.
5. B. The Crystal Method’s “Keep Hope Alive” uses vocal samples from a 1992 Jesse Jackson speech, embedding a message of perseverance within its electronic beats.
6. B. Clock, known for their energetic performances, highlighted “Holding On 4 U” with choreographed dance routines, part of their signature Eurodance style.
7. B. Regina Spektor’s “Us” video pays homage to “The Diabolic Tenant,” channeling Georges Méliès’ cinematic whimsy with a modern stop-motion twist.
8. A. Sinéad O’Connor lent her distinctive voice to Massive Attack’s “Special Cases,” a collaboration that captured a unique blend of trip hop and soulful vocals.
9. C. “Oxygen” by Willy Mason resonated strongly in the UK, cracking the Top 40 and setting the stage for his modest but noteworthy career.
10. B. “Black Balloon” reflects on the struggle of addiction and the attempt to rescue someone from its grasp, underscored by the Goo Goo Dolls’ poignant alt-rock sound.
11. B. The Stills’ “Lola Stars and Stripes” is emblematic of the post-punk revival, characterized by its driving guitars and emotional depth, helping establish their indie credentials.
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