How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Fe-M@il, Vanessa-Mae, Junior Senior, Anda Adam, Voodoo and Serano, David Guetta & Chris Willis, Pet Shop Boys, 4 Strings, Shirley Bassey, Futureshock, Jupiter Ace, Mauro Picotto
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (32/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What is a notable feature of Fe-M@il’s “Flee Fly Flo”?
- A Its short duration
- B It’s part of a UK pop opera
- C It was performed at Live Aid
2. Which musician released a cover of “White Bird” in 2001?
- A Vanessa-Mae
- B Lindsey Stirling
- C David LaFlamme
3. In which video game soundtrack was “Rhythm Bandits” by Junior Senior featured?
- A GTA: San Andreas
- B FIFA Football 2004
- C Just Dance 2019
4. What is a visual theme in the music video for Anda Adam’s “Panda Madam”?
- A Underwater scenes
- B Vintage 1920s aesthetic
- C Travel worldwide
5. Which German duo produced the song “Overload”?
- A Voodoo & Serano
- B Modern Talking
- C Scooter
6. Which artist is NOT featured in “Gettin’ Over You” by David Guetta?
- A LMFAO
- B Fergie
- C Lady Gaga
7. What type of art does Pet Shop Boys’ “Minimal” reference?
- A Baroque
- B Minimalist
- C Gothic
8. Who are the members of the group 4 Strings?
- A Benny Benassi and Bob Sinclar
- B Carlo Resoort and Jan De Vos
- C Galantis and Axwell
9. Which brand used Shirley Bassey’s “Get The Party Started” in a campaign?
- A Apple
- B Marks & Spencer
- C Nike
10. What story does “Pride’s Paranoia” by Futureshock tell?
- A A man’s self-discovery
- B A troubled man’s paranoia
- C A daring bank heist
11. Who provided vocals for Jupiter Ace’s track “1000 Years (Just Leave Me Now)”?
- A Sophie Ellis-Bextor
- B Shèna
- C Rihanna
12. What genre characterizes Mauro Picotto’s “Back To Cali”?
- A Jazz
- B Trance
- C Heavy Metal
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 32/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Fe-M@il – Flee Fly Flo
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2 . Vanessa Mae – White BirdFeatured on the 2001 album “Subject To Change”.
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3 . Junior Senior – Rhythm BanditsFeatured on the 2002 album “D-D-Don’t Stop the Beat”.
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4 . Anda Adam – Panda Madam
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5 . Voodoo and Serano – OverloadFeatured on the 2000 album “Overload”.
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6 . David Guetta & Chris Willis – Gettin’ Over You (w/ Fergie & LMFAO)Featured on the 2010 album “One Love”.
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7 . Pet Shop Boys – MinimalFeatured on the 2006 album “Fundamental”.
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8 . 4 Strings – Turn It AroundFeatured on the 2004 album “Turn It Around”.
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9 . Shirley Bassey – Get The Party StartedFeatured on the 2007 album “Get the Party Started”.
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10 . Futureshock – Pride’s ParanoiaFeatured on the 2003 album “Phantom Theory”.
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11 . Jupiter Ace – 1000 Years [Just Leave Me Now] (w/ Shena)
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12 . Mauro Picotto – Back To CaliFeatured on the 2002 album “The Others”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The song “Flee Fly Flo” is notable for its brief length, clocking in at just under three minutes. This is in line with its target audience’s presumably short attention span.
2. Vanessa-Mae, known for fusing classical and modern music, covered “White Bird” in 2001. This release achieved moderate chart success.
3. “Rhythm Bandits” by Junior Senior found a place in the FIFA Football 2004 soundtrack. This helped cement its dance floor identity.
4. Anda Adam’s “Panda Madam” music video features scenes that depict global travel. This adds a visual dimension to the dance track.
5. The duo Voodoo & Serano produced “Overload,” contributing to the Eurodance and trance scenes with high-energy beats.
6. Lady Gaga is not featured in “Gettin’ Over You.” The track includes LMFAO and Fergie alongside David Guetta and Chris Willis.
7. Pet Shop Boys’ “Minimal” references minimalist art. The production juxtaposes the minimalist theme with multi-layered electronic sounds.
8. Dutch producers Carlo Resoort and Jan De Vos make up 4 Strings. Their trance tracks are known for lively melodies and uplifting vibes.
9. Marks & Spencer used Shirley Bassey’s “Get The Party Started” in a festive ad campaign. The advert adopted a glamorous, spy movie style.
10. “Pride’s Paranoia” explores the anxiety of a disturbed man. Futureshock’s production bolsters the narrative with mood-altering edits.
11. The vocal talents of Shèna can be heard on Jupiter Ace’s “1000 Years (Just Leave Me Now).” Her contributions have graced numerous dance tracks.
12. Mauro Picotto’s “Back To Cali” falls squarely in the trance genre. It’s renowned for its rhythmic intensity and progressive soundscapes.
For THE FULL ‘MUSIC FOR THE DANCERS’ COLLECTION click here
