How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Arctic Monkeys, Scooter, MGMT, Robbie Williams, The Prodigy, Death Cab for Cutie, The Coral, Papa Roach, Moby, Biffy Clyro, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Layo & Bushwacka
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (30/52) BUT… in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What music genre does “Blinding Lights” prominently feature?
- A Country
- B Synth-pop
- C Reggae
2. By what name is Abel Tesfaye better known?
- A Drake
- B Kanye West
- C The Weeknd
3. What 1980s music style influences “Blinding Lights”?
- A Glam Rock
- B New Wave
- C Hair Metal
4. On which album does “Blinding Lights” appear?
- A *Starboy*
- B *Beauty Behind the Madness*
- C *After Hours*
5. Who are the primary producers of “Blinding Lights”?
- A The Chainsmokers
- B Max Martin & Oscar Holter
- C Mark Ronson & Diplo
6. “Blinding Lights” set a record in 2021 for what on the Billboard Hot 100?
- A Most weeks in top 5
- B Most weeks at number one
- C Fastest climb to top 10
7. “Blinding Lights” was released as what on The Weeknd’s album cycle?
- A First single
- B Second single
- C Album opener
8. What theme do the lyrics of “Blinding Lights” explore?
- A Political activism
- B Environmental conservation
- C Longing for a partner
9. When was “Blinding Lights” first released?
- A November 29, 2019
- B December 25, 2019
- C January 5, 2020
10. What significant certification has “Blinding Lights” received from the RIAA?
- A Gold
- B Platinum
- C Diamond
11. “Blinding Lights” is recognized by the IFPI as what in 2020?
- A Best-selling global album
- B Best-selling global single
- C Best-selling live tour recording
12. What lyrical setting does “Blinding Lights” prominently feature?
- A Daylight adventure
- B Nighttime reunion
- C Morning commute
1. Which notable comedian directed the music video for Arctic Monkeys’ “Fluorescent Adolescent”?
- A Ricky Gervais
- B Richard Ayoade
- C Michael McIntyre
2. “The Night” by Scooter prominently samples a song by which artist?
- A Valerie Dore
- B Moby
- C David Guetta
3. MGMT’s “Electric Feel” features which animatronic band in its music video?
- A The Rock-afire Explosion
- B Chuck E. Cheese Band
- C The Animaniacs
4. Which poem inspired the title of Robbie Williams’ “The Road to Mandalay”?
- A “The Waste Land” by T.S. Eliot
- B “Mandalay” by Rudyard Kipling
- C “The Raven” by Edgar Allan Poe
5. The Prodigy’s “Baby’s Got A Temper” is a lyrical homage to which controversial substance?
- A Ketamine
- B Rohypnol
- C LSD
6. Which Death Cab for Cutie track, exploring themes of mortality, became their best-selling single despite its chart performance?
- A “Crooked Teeth”
- B “I Will Follow You into the Dark”
- C “Soul Meets Body”
7. What 1970s cult film inspired the music video for The Coral’s “Goodbye”?
- A “The Wicker Man”
- B “Suspiria”
- C “A Clockwork Orange”
8. Papa Roach’s “She Loves Me Not” was also featured in which sports video game soundtrack?
- A FIFA 2004
- B NHL 2003
- C NBA Live 2002
9. Moby’s “Porcelain” was used in which 2000 film’s soundtrack alongside its own video presence?
- A “The Beach”
- B “Fight Club”
- C “American Beauty”
10. Biffy Clyro’s “Folding Stars” features which distinct setting in its music video?
- A A gothic cathedral
- B An underwater cave
- C The Gothic Temple at Painshill Park
11. “By The Way” by Red Hot Chili Peppers blends melodic verses with which contrasting style in its choruses?
- A Country
- B Punk
- C Jazz
12. Layo & Bushwacka!’s “Love Story” samples tracks from Nina Simone and which new wave band?
- A Talking Heads
- B Devo
- C The B-52’s
For TWELVE more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 30/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Arctic Monkeys – Fluorescent AdolescentFeatured on the 2007 album “Favourite Worst Nightmare”.
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2 . Scooter – The NightFeatured on the 2003 album “The Stadium Techno Experience”.
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3 . MGMT – Electric FeelFeatured on the 2007 album “Oracular Spectacular“.
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4 . Robbie Williams – The Road To MandalayFeatured on the 2000 album “Sing When You’re Winning“.
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5 . The Prodigy – Baby’s Got A Temper
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6 . Death Cab for Cutie – I Will Follow You into the DarkFeatured on the 2005 album “Plans”.
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7 . The Coral – GoodbyeFeatured on the 2003 album “The Coral“.
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8 . Papa Roach – She Loves Me NotFeatured on the 2002 album “Lovehatetragedy”.
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9 . Moby – PorcelainFeatured on the 1999 album “Play“.
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10 . Biffy Clyro – Folding StarsFeatured on the 2007 album “Puzzle”.
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11 . Red Hot Chili Peppers – By The WayFeatured on the 2002 album “By the Way“. |
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12 . Layo & Bushwacka – LovestoryFeatured on the 2002 album “Night Works”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Richard Ayoade directed the music video for “Fluorescent Adolescent”. Known for his comedic work, he crafted a visual experience featuring clowns and gangsters.
2. Scooter’s “The Night” samples Valerie Dore’s song of the same name. This interpolation brought the 1984 hit into the hard trance realm.
3. The music video for “Electric Feel” by MGMT features The Rock-afire Explosion, an animatronic band from ShowBiz Pizza Place, known for its quirky performances.
4. The title of “The Road to Mandalay” by Robbie Williams was inspired by Rudyard Kipling’s poem “Mandalay”. This influence extends to the song’s reflective themes.
5. “Baby’s Got A Temper” by The Prodigy pays homage to Rohypnol, infusing the track with a controversial subject matter that was heavily edited for radio play.
6. “I Will Follow You into the Dark” by Death Cab for Cutie deals with mortality themes, and despite modest chart rankings, it became immensely popular and a double-platinum hit.
7. The Coral’s “Goodbye” music video was inspired by the film “The Wicker Man”. The eerie atmosphere and themes resonated with the song’s psychedelic style.
8. The song “She Loves Me Not” by Papa Roach appears in the NHL 2003 video game soundtrack, complementing the game’s high-energy atmosphere.
9. “Porcelain” by Moby was featured in the 2000 film “The Beach”, adding to its acclaim and recognition through cinematic association.
10. The video for Biffy Clyro’s “Folding Stars” was shot at Painshill Park, featuring the band’s performance against the picturesque backdrop of the Gothic Temple.
11. “By The Way” by Red Hot Chili Peppers uses punk elements in its choruses, creating a sharp contrast with the melodic verses that showcase their versatile musical style.
12. Layo & Bushwacka!’s “Love Story” includes samples from Devo’s “Mongoloid”, blending electronic and breakbeat elements with new wave influences.
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Blinding Lights” prominently features the genre of synth-pop, wrapping contemporary production in shimmering melodies reminiscent of the 1980s.
2. Abel Tesfaye is better known as The Weeknd, his stage name, which has become iconic in modern music.
3. The song “Blinding Lights” is influenced by new wave, an 80s music style known for its atmospheric and synth-heavy soundscapes.
4. The hit single “Blinding Lights” appears on The Weeknd’s fourth studio album, *After Hours*, released in 2020.
5. “Blinding Lights” was primarily produced by the prolific Max Martin and Oscar Holter, renowned for their hit-making prowess.
6. As of 2021, “Blinding Lights” set a record on the Billboard Hot 100 for spending the most weeks in the top 5, marking a historic chart performance.
7. Released as the second single from the album, “Blinding Lights” quickly captivated audiences with its retro-inspired sound.
8. The lyrics of “Blinding Lights” delve into themes of longing for a partner, exploring emotional depths of desire and connection.
9. “Blinding Lights” was first released on November 29, 2019, marking it as a prelude to the album’s full 2020 release.
10. In recognition of its massive success, “Blinding Lights” has been certified diamond by the RIAA, indicating impressive sales figures.
11. The IFPI recognized “Blinding Lights” as the best-selling global single of 2020, a testament to its widespread appeal.
12. A nighttime reunion forms the setting for “Blinding Lights,” both in its lyrics and its evocative visual themes.