How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Kate Bush, ZZ Top, Massive Attack, Rest Assured, Rednex, Roxette, Aphex Twin, See See Rider, Blur, Enigma, The Cranberries, Simple Minds
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (15/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
For TWENTY FOUR more 'Vous Avez Dit Bizarre' - Vintage 90s Music Videos - week 15/52 - click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Kate Bush - The Red ShoesFeatured on the 1993 album "The Red Shoes".
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2 . ZZ Top - Viva Las Vegas
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3 . Massive Attack - KarmacomaFeatured on the 1995 album "Protection".
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4 . Rest Assured - Treat Infamy
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5 . Rednex - Old Pop In An OakFeatured on the 1994 album "Sex & Violins".
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6 . Roxette - Wish I Could FlyFeatured on the 1999 album "Have a Nice Day".
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7 . Aphex Twin - Windowlicker
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8 . See See Rider - She sings alone
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9 . Blur - Popscene
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10 . Enigma - Return To InnocenceFeatured on the 1993 album "The Cross of Changes".
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11 . The Cranberries - PromisesFeatured on the 1999 album "Bury the Hatchet". |
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12 . Simple Minds - She's A RiverFeatured on the 1995 album "Good News from the Next World".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. ZZ Top's "Viva Las Vegas" version has a slower tempo and transposes the key to B minor with added electronic effects like record scratches. The rendition differs from Elvis's original by incorporating a modern rock twist.
2. The "Karmacoma" music video by Massive Attack integrates references to The Shining, blending creepy visuals with narrative elements to create an artistic homage to Stanley Kubrick's iconic film.
3. "Treat Infamy" by Rest Assured achieved chart success in 1998 largely due to its engaging trance and house music fusion. This mix resonated well with electronic music fans at the time.
4. Rednex's "Old Pop in an Oak" depicts a humorous storyline where Old Pop is chased up an oak tree by an angry grandma, adding a whimsical tale to their folk-inspired sound.
5. "Wish I Could Fly" by Roxette melds orchestral pop with electronica, creating an innovative soundscape. Its unique blend of genres sets it apart from standard pop ballads.
6. Aphex Twin's "Windowlicker" single notably features hidden facial images within its spectrogram, elevating the track's mysterious allure and creative reputation.
7. "See See Rider" by Ma Rainey centers around the motif of dealing with unfaithful lovers, a recognizable theme within traditional blues narratives.
8. Blur's "Popscene" gains much of its sonic identity from a prominent brass section, which complements the track's rock rhythm and indie energy.
9. Enigma's "Return to Innocence" used a Taiwanese Amis chant, sampled without permission, igniting controversy and emphasizing the song’s cross-cultural influences.
10. The video for "Promises" by The Cranberries features a witch/scarecrow hybrid character, reinforcing the song's fantasy themes and visual creativity.
11. Simple Minds' "She's a River" draws inspiration from Hermann Hesse's "Siddhartha," reflecting themes of self-discovery and existential thought within the lyrics.
12. G-Unit's "Wanna Get to Know You" prominently samples Marvin Gaye's "Come Live with Me Angel," using interpolation to create a smooth, laid-back hip-hop track.