How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Keane, Manic Street Preachers, Supergrass, The Music, The Feeling, The Dandy Warhols, Sia, Pixie Lott, Lordi, Groove Coverage, Evanescence, Stereophonics
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (24/52) BUT… in the Noughties 2000s.
For TWENTY FOUR more 'Vous Avez Dit Bizarre' - Vintage 2000s Music Videos - week 24/52 - click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Keane - Is It Any Wonder?Featured on the 2006 album "Under the Iron Sea".
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2 . Manic Street Preachers - Ocean SprayFeatured on the 2001 album "Know Your Enemy".
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3 . Supergrass - Kiss Of LifeFeatured on the 2004 album "Supergrass Is 10".
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4 . The Music - Strength In NumbersFeatured on the 2008 album "Strength in Numbers".
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5 . The Feeling - Fill My Little WorldFeatured on the 2006 album "Twelve Stops and Home".
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6 . The Dandy Warhols - Get OffFeatured on the 2000 album "Thirteen Tales from Urban Bohemia".
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7 . Sia - Taken For GrantedFeatured on the 2000 album "Healing Is Difficult".
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8 . Pixie Lott - Mama Do [uh oh uh oh]Featured on the 2009 album "Turn It Up".
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9 . Lordi - Hard Rock HallelujahFeatured on the 2006 album "The Arockalypse".
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10 . Groove Coverage - PoisonFeatured on the 2004 album "7 Years and 50 Days".
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11 . Evanescence - Everybody's FoolFeatured on the 2003 album "Fallen". |
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12 . Stereophonics - Mr. WriterFeatured on the 2001 album "Just Enough Education to Perform".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Directed by Kevin Godley, the video for "Is It Any Wonder?" takes a thrilling ride. The video cleverly uses a metal track setup to emphasize the excitement and movement within the song.
2. "Ocean Spray," the title of a track by Manic Street Preachers, was inspired by the cranberry juice the songwriter brought to his ailing mother.
3. Supergrass added a quirky twist with “We Dream of This,” a B-side created by reversing “Kiss of Life.” It’s a creative recycling within their musical repertoire.
4. Flood and Paul Hartnoll collaborated on "Strength in Numbers," combining their expertise at Townhouse Studios and Magnetic North Studios to craft this standout track by The Music.
5. The Feeling's "Sewn" made a golden impression in the UK, exemplifying their knack for creating catchy pop rock tunes that resonate with listeners.
6. The Dandy Warhols opted for the scenic St. Johns Bridge in Portland, enhancing their music video with iconic views and a touch of local flair.
7. Nigel Corsbie handled the production duties for Sia's debut single, enriching it with a distinctive sample from Prokofiev’s "Romeo and Juliet," popularly known as "Dance of the Knights."
8. Pixie Lott made her mark with "Mama Do," releasing it as the lead single from "Turn It Up." The track set the stage for her debut album's success.
9. Lordi's "Hard Rock Hallelujah" brought Eurovision glory to Finland for the first time, claiming a resounding victory with their monster-themed performance.
10. Groove Coverage's version of "Poison" paid homage to Alice Cooper’s 1989 hit, blending Euro-trance energy with classic rock vibes.
11. Evanescence's "Everybody’s Fool" unfolds in the key of D minor, aligning its moody undertones with Amy Lee’s signature vocal depth.
12. Stereophonics drew inspiration from Stevie Wonder's "Maybe Your Baby," fusing its sonic influence with their lyrically candid critique in "Mr. Writer."