How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Yosh, Nightcrawlers, Sonic Surfers, Lionrock, Zion Train, Shut Up And Dance, The Grid, Danny Campbell, Patrick Prins, Frankie Knuckles, Luke Slater, Josh Wink
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (30/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. “Take My Breath” by The Weeknd was initially planned to be shown in which format?
- A Streaming release on YouTube
- B IMAX theaters
- C Traditional cable TV debut
2. What song by The Weeknd features intense strobe lighting which affected its viewing venue choice?
- A Can’t Feel My Face
- B Blinding Lights
- C Take My Breath
3. Which genre is NOT associated with The Weeknd’s “Take My Breath”?
- A Disco
- B Funk
- C Reggae
4. Who contributed lyrics to “Blinding Lights” alongside The Weeknd?
- A DaHeala
- B Quincy Jones
- C Mark Ronson
5. “Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd holds a chart record on which major US chart?
- A Billboard Rock Songs
- B Billboard Hot 100
- C Billboard Dance Club Songs
6. During what year was “Blinding Lights” initially released?
- A 2018
- B 2019
- C 2020
7. Which artist not contributing to production on “Blinding Lights”?
- A Max Martin
- B Pharrell Williams
- C Oscar Holter
8. How does “Blinding Lights” thematically convey its message?
- A The defiance of youth
- B Longing for a partner’s company
- C Environmental awareness
9. Which album features both “Blinding Lights” and “Take My Breath” by The Weeknd?
- A Kiss Land
- B Dawn FM
- C After Hours
10. Which characteristic is shared between “Blinding Lights” and “Take My Breath”?
- A Reggae influences
- B 1980s-inspired elements
- C Acoustic guitar focus
11. Which Weeknd song achieved diamond certification by the RIAA?
- A Starboy
- B Blinding Lights
- C Heartless
12. What visual element distinguished the official video for “Take My Breath”?
- A Sepia tone film effects
- B Intense strobe lighting
- C Renaissance artwork
1. In what key is “It’s What’s Upfront That Counts” by Yosh?
- A D major
- B E minor
- C C minor
2. Who are the featured vocalists on Nightcrawlers’ “Keep On Pushing Our Love”?
- A Whitney Houston & Lionel Richie
- B John Reid & Alysha Warren
- C George Michael & Aretha Franklin
3. What was Sonic Surfers’ album “Making Waves” renamed to for its Japanese release?
- A Don’t Give It Up
- B Keep On Dancing
- C Making Waves
4. In which film’s soundtrack did “Fire Up The Shoesaw” by Lionrock appear?
- A Trainspotting
- B Go
- C Pulp Fiction
5. Which musical genres does Zion Train’s “We Shall Rise” primarily belong to?
- A Jazz & Blues
- B Reggae & Dub
- C Rock & Roll
6. From which track did “Lamborghini” by Shut Up and Dance sample bleep effects?
- A D.J. Fast Eddie’s “Keep On Dancing”
- B The Prodigy’s “Out of Space”
- C Fatboy Slim’s “Praise You”
7. What was the UK Singles Chart peak position for The Grid’s “Figure Of 8”?
- A 10
- B 50
- C 70
8. Which other artist co-produced Danny Campbell’s “Together”?
- A Just Blaze
- B Sasha (Alexander Coe)
- C Calvin Harris
9. On which label was Patrick Prins’ “Rollerblade” released?
- A Armada Music
- B Movin’ Melodies
- C Spinnin’ Records
10. What categorization does “The Whistle Song” by Frankie Knuckles fall under?
- A House & Deep House
- B Dubstep & Jungle
- C Hard Rock & Metal
11. How long is Luke Slater’s track “Love”?
- A 3 minutes and 30 seconds
- B 5 minutes and 45 seconds
- C Approximately 6 minutes and 14 seconds
12. Josh Wink’s “Herehear” includes contributions from which collaborator?
- A Paul McCartney
- B Trent Reznor
- C Elton John
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Tracklist
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1 . Yosh – It’s What’s Upfront That CountsFeatured on the 1993 album “It’s What’s Upfront That Counts”.
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2 . Nightcrawlers – Keep On Pushing Our Love (w/ John Reid & Alysha Warren)
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3 . Sonic Surfers – Don’t Give It UpFeatured on the 1990 album “Making Waves”.
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4 . Lionrock – Fire Up The ShoesawFeatured on the 1993 album “An Instinct for Detection”.
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5 . Zion Train – We Shall Rise
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6 . Shut Up And Dance – LamborghiniFeatured on the 1995 album “Dance Before the Police Come”.
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7 . The Grid – Figure Of 8Featured on the 1990 album “Four Five Six”.
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8 . Danny Campbell – Together
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9 . Patrick Prins – RollerbladeFeatured on the 1997 album “Movin’ Melodies “.
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10 . Frankie Knuckles – The Whistle SongFeatured on the 1991 album “Beyond the Mix”.
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11 . Luke Slater – LoveFeatured on the 1997 album “Freek Funk”. |
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12 . Josh Wink – Herehear / Simple ManFeatured on the 1995 album “Herehear”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The track “It’s What’s Upfront That Counts” by Yosh is in E minor. This suits its house genre styling at 132 BPM.
2. Featured vocalists on “Keep On Pushing Our Love” are John Reid and Alysha Warren. Their collaboration was aimed at a second Nightcrawlers album.
3. “Making Waves” was renamed “Don’t Give It Up” for its Japanese release. This aligned with Sonic Surfers’ single of the same name.
4. “Fire Up The Shoesaw” by Lionrock appeared in the soundtrack for the film “Go” in 1999. This highlighted its genre-defying appeal.
5. Zion Train’s “We Shall Rise” belongs to reggae and dub genres. It features Cara on vocals from the “Illuminate” album.
6. Shut Up and Dance sampled bleep effects from D.J. Fast Eddie’s “Keep On Dancing” in “Lamborghini”. It’s an early UK breakbeat piece.
7. “Figure Of 8” by The Grid peaked at number 50 on the UK Singles Chart. This added to their early ’90s house music repertoire.
8. Sasha (Alexander Coe) co-produced “Together” with Danny Campbell. It was one of his early productions under his name.
9. “Rollerblade” by Patrick Prins was released through Movin’ Melodies. It embodies the energetic club sound of the 90s.
10. Frankie Knuckles’ “The Whistle Song” is categorized as house and deep house. Known for its distinct electronic-dance influence.
11. Luke Slater’s track “Love” runs approximately 6 minutes and 14 seconds. Its techno beat remains a hallmark in Slater’s work.
12. Josh Wink’s album “Herehear” features Trent Reznor. The album spans genres beyond dance music through various collaborations.
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Take My Breath” was initially planned for IMAX theaters. The cinematic format was intended to complement the video’s intense visual style, leveraging the large screen’s impact. However, the potential health risk concerning epilepsy symptoms led to the plan’s retraction.
2. The Weeknd’s “Take My Breath” featured intense strobe lighting, affecting its anticipated IMAX debut. The video’s visual presentation imposed significant space and technical constraints due to its sensory impact.
3. “Take My Breath” incorporates disco, funk, and synthwave elements. Reggae is notably absent from its musical style, with the 1980s-inspired beats providing a distinctive auditory backdrop.
4. DaHeala contributed lyrics to “Blinding Lights” alongside The Weeknd. The track benefited from a collaborative songwriting effort, enhancing its rich lyrical and musical composition.
5. “Blinding Lights” holds a chart record on the Billboard Hot 100. Its longevity on this chart is noteworthy, reflecting its widespread acclaim and popularity.
6. Released in 2019, “Blinding Lights” marked a significant moment for The Weeknd. Its subsequent success underscored the song’s enduring appeal.
7. Pharrell Williams did not contribute to the production of “Blinding Lights.” Max Martin and Oscar Holter, however, played key roles in its creation, alongside The Weeknd.
8. “Blinding Lights” conveys the message of longing for a partner’s company. Its lyrics and melodies echo desires for connection and emotional closeness.
9. “After Hours” features the hit “Blinding Lights,” while “Take My Breath” belongs to the “Dawn FM” album. Each represents a distinct phase in The Weeknd’s musical evolution.
10. Both tracks share 1980s-inspired elements, shaping a unified auditory palette. This stylistic choice influences the musical landscape of each track.
11. “Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd achieved diamond certification by the RIAA. This milestone signifies substantial commercial success and public recognition.
12. Intense strobe lighting distinguishes the official video for “Take My Breath.” This feature created both a visual spectacle and considerations for viewer safety.
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