How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Kristine W, Propellerheads, Suggs, Motiv8 & Kym Mazelle, Kirsty MacColl, Balearic Bill, BT, Vanessa-Mae, Gouryella, Bizarre Inc, Marusha, SL2
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (51/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Kristine W’s song “Land of the Living” originally celebrated which theme?
- A The plight of struggling artists
- B Advances in HIV/AIDS treatment
- C Environmental conservation
2. What unique feature is sampled in Propellerheads’ song used in “Forces of Nature”?
- A Charlie Chaplin’s silent films
- B Richard Nixon interview
- C Steve Jobs’ speeches
3. In “Camden Town,” Suggs refers to which London neighborhood?
- A Brixton
- B Soho
- C Camden
4. “Searching For the Golden Eye” was originally written for which film series?
- A Jurassic Park
- B Mission: Impossible
- C James Bond
5. Who contributed Cuban rap to Kirsty MacColl’s “Mambo de la Luna”?
- A Pete Glenister
- B Felix Gonzalez
- C Enrique Iglesias
6. “Destination Sunshine” is characterized by what distinctive feature?
- A 200 BPM deep house beat
- B 140 BPM trance rhythm
- C 160 BPM ambient tempo
7. The single “Love, Peace and Grease” was released as part of which BT album?
- A Movements in Still Life
- B ESCM
- C Emotional Technology
8. What certification did Gouryella’s “Walhalla” achieve?
- A Platinum for sheer epicness
- B Silver for sobriety
- C Gold for sales
9. Bizarre Inc’s “Such A Feeling” reflects what music style?
- A Pop rock
- B Acid house
- C Smooth jazz
10. Who directed Marusha’s “It Takes Me Away” music video?
- A Ulrike Licht
- B Steven Spielberg
- C Quentin Tarantino
11. SL2 gained significant recognition as resident DJs for which organization?
- A Glastonbury Festivals
- B Raindance
- C Ultra Music Festival
12. “Destination Sunshine” by Balearic Bill was released on which label?
- A Xtravaganza
- B Def Jam
- C Warner Bros Records
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Tracklist
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1 . Kristine W – Land Of The LivingFeatured on the 2004 album “Land of the Living”.
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2 . Propellerheads – Take California
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3 . Suggs – Camden TownFeatured on the 1998 album “The Lone Ranger”.
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4 . Motiv8 & Kym Mazelle – Searching For The Golden Eye
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5 . Kirsty MacColl – Mambo De La LunaFeatured on the 1997 album “Tropical Brainstorm”.
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6 . Balearic Bill – Destination Sunshine
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7 . BT – Love Peace And GreaseFeatured on the 1999 album “ESCM”.
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8 . Vanessa-Mae – I Feel LoveFeatured on the 1997 album “Storm”.
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9 . Gouryella – WalhallaFeatured on the 2011 album “Walhalla”.
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10 . Bizarre Inc – Such A FeelingFeatured on the 1999 album “Energique”.
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11 . Marusha – It Takes Me AwayFeatured on the 1991 album “Raveland”. |
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12 . SL2 – DJs Take Control
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Land of the Living” initially highlighted the struggles of artists, later reflecting on themes of resilience during the HIV/AIDS crisis. The song’s adaptability in meaning stands out.
2. Propellerheads’ instrumental features a sample of Richard Nixon, adding an unusual political flair to the track. It’s a distinctive feature that tied it to various media continents.
3. “Camden Town” affectionately references the North London area of Camden. Suggs’ personal lyrics capture the essence of NW1.
4. “Searching For the Golden Eye” was penned for the James Bond film series but ultimately wasn’t included. Nevertheless, it retains its Bond-esque feel.
5. Felix Gonzalez lent his Cuban rap talents to “Mambo de la Luna,” enriching the track’s Cuban vibe with authentic flair.
6. “Destination Sunshine” is known for its 140 BPM trance rhythm. This signature speed defines its club-ready appeal.
7. “Love, Peace and Grease” can be found on BT’s album ESCM. The album’s variety in electronic genres offers something for everyone.
8. “Walhalla” by Gouryella received Gold certification for its sales, marking commercial success for the duo.
9. “Such A Feeling” by Bizarre Inc embodies the acid house style, reflecting the UK rave scene’s energy in the early ’90s.
10. Ulrike Licht directed the music video for “It Takes Me Away,” capturing Marusha’s dynamic performance in line with the track’s energy.
11. SL2 gained prominence through Raindance, a key player in promoting rave culture during the early ’90s. Their association helped boost their reputation.
12. “Destination Sunshine” was released under the Xtravaganza label, aligning with its vibrant club image.
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