How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : The Mavericks, Blur, Garbage, 808 State, Elvis Costello, my bloody valentine, Orbital, Inspiral Carpets, Mark Oh, Lo Fidelity Allstars, Crash Test Dummies, Pavement
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (18/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
For TWENTY FOUR more 'Vous Avez Dit Bizarre' - Vintage 90s Music Videos - week 18/52 - click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . The Mavericks - Dance The Night AwayFeatured on the 1998 album "Trampoline".
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2 . Blur - Song 2Featured on the 1997 album "Blur".
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3 . Garbage - Stupid GirlFeatured on the 1995 album "Garbage".
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4 . 808 State - Ooops (w/ Björk)Featured on the 1991 album "Ex:El".
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5 . Elvis Costello - The Other Side Of SummerFeatured on the 1991 album "Mighty Like a Rose".
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6 . my bloody valentine - soonFeatured on the 1991 album "Loveless".
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7 . Orbital - The SaintFeatured on the 1997 album "The Saint : Soundtrack".
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8 . Inspiral Carpets - UniformFeatured on the 1994 album "Devil Hopping".
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9 . Mark Oh - Tears Don't LieFeatured on the 1995 album "Never Stopped That Livin' Feeling".
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10 . Lo Fidelity Allstars - Vision IncisionFeatured on the 1999 album "How to Operate With a Blown Mind".
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11 . Crash Test Dummies - Mmm Mmm Mmm MmmFeatured on the 1993 album "God Shuffled His Feet". |
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12 . Pavement - Shady LaneFeatured on the 1997 album "Brighten the Corners".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The Mavericks' song "Dance the Night Away" was crafted in E major at 138 BPM. Its energetic tempo and key contribute to its lively and uplifting vibe.
2. "Song 2" by Blur features the iconic "Woo-hoo!" shouted by Damon Albarn, which punctuates each chorus energetically.
3. A sample loop from The Clash's "Train in Vain" makes its way into Garbage's song, which also credits Joe Strummer and Mick Jones.
4. Björk lent her vocals and co-writing talent to 808 State for "Ooops," a prominent track on their "ex:el" album.
5. Elvis Costello's song from "Mighty Like a Rose" was co-produced with Mitchell Froom, bringing a distinct production flavor.
6. My Bloody Valentine's track from the album "Loveless" is a quintessential example of the shoegaze genre, featuring heavily processed guitars.
7. Orbital's rendition of "The Saint" pays homage to the 1960s spy-themed TV series of the same name.
8. Inspiral Carpets' track composition from "Devil Hopping" features collective writing credits to all band members, typical for the group.
9. Mark 'Oh's Eurodance hit is linked to the melody of "Soleado," a popular tune with a long history culminating in "When a Child Is Born."
10. Lo Fidelity Allstars released their track under Skint Records, known for a lineup of successful electronic music acts in the 90s.
11. Brad Roberts' bass-baritone vocals are a signature part of Crash Test Dummies' 1993 hit, enhancing its unique melodic storytelling.
12. On Pavement's "Brighten the Corners," "Shady Lane" is followed by an instrumental coda titled "J vs S," adding an intriguing endnote to the track.