‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°161 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.

The subjects du jour are : Gwen Stefani, Demi Lovato, Sting, Badly Drawn Boy, Shed Seven, Doves, Arctic Monkeys, Snow Patrol, Fatboy Slim, Pendulum, Augustines, Kasabian

They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (19/52) BUT… in the Noughties 2000s.

QUIZ QUESTIONS
QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. Which producer helped Gwen Stefani craft her hit single featuring Eve?

  • A Timbaland
  • B Pharrell Williams
  • C Dr. Dre

2. The song co-written by Demi Lovato and the Jonas Brothers is set in which musical key?

  • A C major
  • B A major
  • C E minor

3. In which unexpected location did Sting find inspiration for his 1999 song about palace intrigue?

  • A An Indian palace
  • B A Parisian café
  • C A New York skyscraper

4. Which fictional work is associated with Badly Drawn Boy's single from the movie soundtrack "About a Boy"?

  • A *Pride and Prejudice*
  • B *About a Boy*
  • C *Bridget Jones's Diary*

5. "Cry For Help" by Shed Seven was prominently featured in which concert recording?

  • A Live at Glastonbury
  • B MTV Unplugged
  • C Live In Concert: See Youse At The Barras

6. The Doves song from 2002 was unique for having which of the following characteristics regarding its release?

  • A Premiered at a film festival
  • B Deleted on the day of release
  • C Released as a surprise album

7. "Brianstorm" by Arctic Monkeys was inspired by an encounter with whom?

  • A A tour manager
  • B A distinctive fan
  • C A rival band member

8. What is notable about the filming location for Snow Patrol's single music video in 2006?

  • A Shot in a desert
  • B Filmed at sea
  • C Filmed in a power station

9. Which of the following is prominently sampled in Fatboy Slim's 2001 track?

  • A "Groove Is in the Heart"
  • B "I Get Deep"
  • C "Superstition"

10. Pendulum's 2008 song is associated with which type of visual theme in its music video?

  • A A futuristic cityscape
  • B A nature documentary
  • C A religious cult

11. What geographic locations influenced the song "When Things Fall Apart" by Augustines?

  • A New York and Berlin
  • B Bangkok and Amsterdam
  • C Thai Town, Dublin, and Devon

12. "Club Foot" by Kasabian is dedicated to which historical figure?

  • A Martin Luther
  • B Jan Palach
  • C Rosa Parks

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Tracklist

1 . Gwen Stefani - Rich Girl (w/ Eve)

Featured on the 2004 album "Love. Angel. Music. Baby.".

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2 . Demi Lovato - La La Land

Featured on the 2008 album "Don't Forget".

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3 . Sting - After The Rain Has Fallen

Featured on the 1999 album "Brand New Day".

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4 . Badly Drawn Boy - Silent Sigh

Featured on the 2002 album "About a Boy : Soundtrack".

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5 . Shed Seven - Cry For Help

Featured on the 2001 album "Truth Be Told".

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6 . Doves - There Goes The Fear

Featured on the 2002 album "The Last Broadcast".

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7 . Arctic Monkeys - Brianstorm

Featured on the 2007 album "Favourite Worst Nightmare".

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8 . Snow Patrol - You're All I Have

Featured on the 2006 album "Eyes Open".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

9 . Fatboy Slim - Star 69

Featured on the 2000 album "Halfway Between the Gutter and the Stars".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

10 . Pendulum - Propane Nightmares

Featured on the 2008 album "In Silico".

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11 . Augustines - When Things Fall Apart

Featured on the 2016 album "This is Your Life".

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12 . Kasabian - Club Foot

Featured on the 2004 album "Kasabian".

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:

1. Dr. Dre produced the track for Gwen Stefani's debut album. Known for his polished production, he brought a unique blend of pop and hip-hop to the collaboration.

2. The song is set in the key of A major. Its pop-rock vibe combines Demi Lovato's vocal strength with the Jonas Brothers' musical flair.

3. Sting found inspiration in an Indian palace. Observing slumbering guards, he crafted a tale of stealth and mystique.

4. The song by Badly Drawn Boy is tied to *About a Boy*. It's part of the soundtrack for the film adaptation of Nick Hornby's novel.

5. "Cry For Help" is featured in Live In Concert: See Youse At The Barras. Recorded at a Glasgow show, it's a highlight of Shed Seven's live prowess.

6. The Doves' song was deleted on its release day. A strategic move, it ensured limited availability, creating immediate demand.

7. "Brianstorm" drew from an encounter with a memorable fan. This fan's distinctive appearance led to a song that captures curiosity and intrigue.

8. Snow Patrol filmed in a power station for its video. The industrial backdrop added visual contrast to the band's emotive performance.

9. Fatboy Slim sampled "I Get Deep" in his track. Roland Clark's vocals lend a rhythmic pulse, forming the core of the dance-worthy composition.

10. Pendulum's video features a religious cult. The dramatic narrative complements the high-energy music, heightening the visual impact.

11. "When Things Fall Apart" is influenced by Thai Town, Dublin, and Devon. These locations reflect diverse personal experiences and emotional depth.

12. Dedicated to Jan Palach, "Club Foot" honors the Czech student's protest act. Kasabian's homage reflects themes of resistance and sacrifice.

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