How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Santana, Christina Aguilera, Guns N’ Roses, Michael Jackson, Pearl Jam, Sonic Youth, Jeff Buckley, Soundgarden, Joe Satriani, David Bowie, Big Country, Brian May
They are the ’90s Throwback’ artists selected among the 462 Posts we publish this week.
1. What genre fusion is showcased in Santana’s ‘Smooth’ ?
- A Country and Hip-Hop
- B Latin rock and contemporary pop
- C Jazz and Classical
2. What costume did Christina Aguilera wear during her performance of ‘Genie In A Bottle’ in Vancouver?
- A A red evening gown
- B A sailor outfit
- C A white genie costume
3. Which band’s performance of ‘Live And Let Die’ in Buenos Aires was significant for featuring their last shows with specific band members until much later?
- A Guns N’ Roses
- B The Beatles
- C Queen
4. Which of these themes is addressed in Michael Jackson’s ‘Earth Song’ ?
- A Alien invasions
- B Environmental destruction
- C Celebrity culture
5. Where was Pearl Jam’s ‘Oceans’ music video filmed?
- A Hawaii
- B New York City
- C Los Angeles
6. What fashion element is notable about Sonic Youth’s ‘Sugar Kane’ music video?
- A Victorian costumes
- B Marc Jacobs’ ‘Grunge Collection’
- C Formal tuxedos
7. On which tour did Jeff Buckley perform ‘Mojo Pin’ in Chicago?
- A Mystery White Boy tour
- B European Acoustic tour
- C World Electric tour
8. What tone is characteristic of Soundgarden’s ‘Black Hole Sun’ video?
- A Romantic
- B Comedic
- C Surreal and apocalyptic
9. What inspired the title of Joe Satriani’s ‘The Extremist’ ?
- A A martial arts instructor
- B A friend’s description of his dedication
- C A book about astronomy
10. What experimental genre does David Bowie’s ‘The Hearts Filthy Lesson’ explore?
- A Classical Pop
- B Industrial Rock
- C Reggae Blues
11. What is the distinctive sound feature of Big Country’s song ‘In a Big Country’ ?
- A Violin solos
- B Harmonica riffs
- C Guitar effects
12. Which song is a cover featured in The Brian May Band’s ‘Live At The Brixton Academy’ ?
- A Hotel California
- B Since You’ve Been Gone
- C Imagine
Tracklist
1 . Santana . Smooth (w/ Rob Thomas) |
2 . Christina Aguilera . Genie In . Bottle |
3 . Guns N’ Roses . Live And Let Die |
4 . Michael Jackson . Earth SongMichael Jackson celebrates the Sultan of Brunei’s birthday (1996) |
5 . Pearl Jam . Oceans |
6 . Sonic Youth . Sugar KaneSonic Youth release their seventh album . ‘Dirty’ co-produced with Butch Vig (1992) |
7 . Jeff Buckley . Mojo PinJeff Buckley records his first commercial album . ‘Live at Sin-é’ in New York City (1993) |
8 . Soundgarden . Black Hole Sun |
9 . Joe Satriani . The ExtremistJoe Satriani releases his fourth album . ‘The Extremist’ (1992) |
10 . David Bowie . The Hearts Filthy Lesson |
11 . Big Country . In . Big Country |
12 . Brian May . Since You’ve Been Gone |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Santana’s ‘Smooth’ blends Latin rock with contemporary pop, leveraging smooth rhythms and catchy hooks. Rob Thomas provides the vocal element, complementing Carlos Santana’s iconic guitar work.
2. During her performance of ‘Genie In A Bottle’ in Vancouver, Christina Aguilera donned a white genie costume, matching the song’s theme and enhancing the live experience.
3. Guns N’ Roses’ Buenos Aires performances in 1993 were the last featuring Slash and Duff McKagan until their later returns, solidifying the shows’ historical importance for fans.
4. Michael Jackson’s ‘Earth Song’ tackles themes of environmental destruction, using a dramatic blend of musical styles to highlight the song’s urgent plea for change.
5. Filmed in Hawaii, Pearl Jam’s ‘Oceans’ video features scenic imagery that aligns with the song’s themes of distance and longing.
6. The ‘Sugar Kane’ video by Sonic Youth incorporates Marc Jacobs’ ‘Grunge Collection,’ marking a notable intersection of grunge music and high fashion.
7. Jeff Buckley’s ‘Mojo Pin’ live performance in Chicago was part of his Mystery White Boy tour, showcasing his emotional depth and musical range.
8. Soundgarden’s ‘Black Hole Sun’ video is known for its surreal and apocalyptic tone, reflecting the 1990s grunge era’s prevailing zeitgeist.
9. Joe Satriani’s ‘The Extremist’ derives its title from a friend’s comment on his intense dedication to music, prompting a two-year pursuit of excellence during the album’s creation.
10. ‘The Hearts Filthy Lesson’ by David Bowie delves into industrial rock, showcasing his exploration of electronic and layered soundscapes.
11. The song ‘In a Big Country’ by Big Country is recognized for its distinctive guitar effects, setting it apart and highlighting the band’s signature sound.
12. The Brian May Band’s live set at Brixton Academy includes ‘Since You’ve Been Gone,’ a cover that adds to the energetic rock ambiance of the performance.
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