How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Ann Lee, George Michael, Mousse T., Jem, The Fray, Fall Out Boy, Ashlee Simpson, Doves, Bat For Lashes, The Hoosiers, The Bluetones, The Courteeners
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (17/52) BUT… in the Noughties 2000s.
For TWENTY FOUR more 'Vous Avez Dit Bizarre' - Vintage 2000s Music Videos - week 17/52 - click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Ann Lee - VoicesFeatured on the 1999 album "Dreams".
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2 . George Michael - FreeekFeatured on the 2002 album "Patience".
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3 . Mousse T. - Is It 'Cos I'm Cool? (w/ Emma Lanford)Featured on the 2004 album "All Nite Madness".
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4 . Jem - TheyFeatured on the 2004 album "Finally Woken".
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5 . The Fray - Over My Head [Cable Car]Featured on the 2005 album "How to Save a Life".
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6 . Fall Out Boy - Thnks fr th MmrsFeatured on the 2007 album "Infinity on High".
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7 . Ashlee Simpson - Outta My Head [Ay Ya Ya]Featured on the 2008 album "Bittersweet World".
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8 . Doves - Kingdom Of RustFeatured on the 2009 album "Kingdom of Rust".
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9 . Bat For Lashes - DanielFeatured on the 2009 album "Two Suns".
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10 . The Hoosiers - Cops And RobbersFeatured on the 2008 album "The Trick to Life".
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11 . The Bluetones - Keep the Home Fires BurningFeatured on the 2000 album "Science & Nature". |
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12 . The Courteeners - Not Nineteen ForeverFeatured on the 2008 album "St. Jude".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. "Freeek!" samples Aaliyah's "Try Again" among others. The song also borrows beats from Q-Tip and Kool & the Gang, but Madonna and Beyoncé are not involved.
2. Emma Lanford provided vocals for "Is It 'Cos I'm Cool?" A former member of Hot 'n' Juicy, she brought melodic flair to Mousse T.'s dance track.
3. Jem's "They" incorporates samples from Bach's Prelude in F minor, courtesy of the Swingle Singers' jazzy rendition. No Chopin or Ravel here.
4. Isaac Slade of the Fray wrote "Over My Head (Cable Car)" during a familial disagreement with his brother Caleb, the original "Cable Car." Family drama runs deep.
5. A chimpanzee co-stars in Fall Out Boy's video. Amid the boy band's antics, the chimp gives a memorable performance, outshining even Kim Kardashian.
6. Alan Ferguson directed Ashlee Simpson's "Outta My Head," further cementing his reputation for crafting visually engaging music videos.
7. In "Kingdom of Rust," a glockenspiel outshines others with its deliberately detuned sound, adding an unexpected texture that fits the song's rustic vibe.
8. Daniel LaRusso of "The Karate Kid" fame graces the cover of "Daniel." Natasha Khan paints a nostalgic homage to the cinematic hero.
9. "Cops and Robbers" by the Hoosiers is set in a mock 1800s London. The video turns nostalgic games into a visual riot of Victorian-era theatrics.
10. The Bluetones covered a song synonymous with World War I. Originally a morale booster, it's been reimagined for modern audiences.
11. Manchester United blared "Not Nineteen Forever" in jubilation after their 20th title, proving music is a universal language in sports celebrations.
12. Mariah Carey's "Breakdown" features Krayzie Bone and Wish Bone. Their rhythmic contribution meshes with Carey's vocal versatility, blending genres seamlessly.