How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Vampire Weekend, Bentley Rhythm Ace, Radiohead, The Futureheads, Pet Shop Boys, Rammstein, P.O.D., Alanis Morissette, Muse, Coldplay, Robbie Williams, The Prodigy
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (22/52) BUT… in the Noughties 2000s.
For TWENTY FOUR more 'Vous Avez Dit Bizarre' - Vintage 2000s Music Videos - week 22/52 - click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Vampire Weekend - Oxford CommaFeatured on the 2008 album "Vampire Weekend".
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2 . Bentley Rhythm Ace - Theme From GutbusterFeatured on the 2000 album "For Your Ears Only".
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3 . Radiohead - There ThereFeatured on the 2003 album "Hail to the Thief".
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4 . The Futureheads - Skip To The EndFeatured on the 2006 album "News and Tributes".
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5 . Pet Shop Boys - I'm With StupidFeatured on the 2006 album "Fundamental".
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6 . Rammstein - Ich WillFeatured on the 2001 album "Mutter".
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7 . P.O.D. - Sleeping AwakeFeatured on the 2003 album "The Matrix Reloaded Soundtrack".
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8 . Alanis Morissette - EverythingFeatured on the 2004 album "So-Called Chaos".
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9 . Muse - Sing For AbsolutionFeatured on the 2003 album "Absolution".
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10 . Coldplay - Violet HillFeatured on the 2008 album "Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends".
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11 . Robbie Williams - Sin Sin SinFeatured on the 2005 album "Intensive Care". |
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12 . The Prodigy - Warrior's DanceFeatured on the 2009 album "Invaders Must Die".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The song "Oxford Comma" by Vampire Weekend gives a nod to the infamous punctuation mark that sparks many a grammatical debate. Its theme, however, is more about freedom from rigid rules.
2. Bentley Rhythm Ace represented the big beat genre in “Theme From Gutbuster," which charted in the UK singles list at 29, courtesy of its danceable electronic sound.
3. The subtitle “The Boney King of Nowhere” in Radiohead's track is linked to the charming children’s series “Bagpuss.” An obscure nod for animation enthusiasts.
4. The Futureheads' “News and Tributes” reflects their interest in predicting events before they happen, making an existential skip to outcome evaluation before life’s story unfolds.
5. That catchy Pet Shop Boys’ song title was lifted from a T-shirt slogan, pointing to their play on casual slogans with a potentially greater meaning.
6. Rammstein's band members staged a cinematic bank attack within Berlin’s Staatsratsgebäude, once emblematic of East German authority, for their single’s video shoot.
7. P.O.D. provided musical layers to the sci-fi tapestry of “The Matrix Reloaded.” Their track "Sleeping Awake" played into the film’s reflective narrative.
8. Alanis Morissette undergoes a new 'do in her “So-Called Chaos” video, representing a subtler change than the intense emotions often found in her songs.
9. Muse's song is set in D minor, a key symbolizing their signature sound with emotional depth and rock power, matched with their soaring dynamics.
10. Coldplay made “Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends” surf the digital wave, initially offering "Violet Hill" for free, amplifying anticipation for their album.
11. "Sin Sin Sin," the single, was doused in a fast-paced remix, marking its distinction from Robbie Williams’ album release, with added rhythmic claps to boot.
12. The Prodigy's "Warrior's Dance" roared into the racing excitement of Colin McRae: DiRT 2. A fitting sonic backdrop for those in need of speed on digital tracks.