How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Björk, Sugar Cane, Grooverider, Eels, Happy Mondays, Intastella, Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson, Stereophonics, The Verve, Manic Street Preachers, Radiohead
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (38/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which Indian instrument is prominently featured in Björk’s “Venus as a Boy”?
- A Sitar
- B Tabla
- C Harmonium
2. Who directed the music video for Space Monkeys’ “Sugar Cane”?
- A Hype Williams
- B Mark Romanek
- C David LaChapelle
3. Which chart did Grooverider’s “Rainbows of Colour” top?
- A UK Official Singles Chart
- B Official Dance Singles Chart
- C Billboard Hot 100
4. Eels’ “Last Stop: This Town” relates to what personal event in Mark Oliver Everett’s life?
- A His college graduation
- B The passing of his sister
- C Winning a Grammy
5. Which track from Happy Mondays’ album *Yes Please!* led with a single influenced by detox experiences?
- A Stinkin’ Thinkin’
- B Kinky Afro
- C Hallelujah
6. Intastella’s cover of “The Night” was originally released by which group?
- A Fleetwood Mac
- B The Four Seasons
- C Bee Gees
7. Which tribal chant is sampled in Nine Inch Nails’ “Head Like A Hole”?
- A Zulu
- B Maasai
- C Samburu
8. Which producer was involved in the creation of Marilyn Manson’s “Tourniquet”?
- A Trent Reznor
- B Rick Rubin
- C Tony Visconti
9. Whose dream featured prominently in the creation of a Stereophonics song?
- A Mick Jagger
- B Bob Dylan
- C George Harrison
10. What genre fusion marks The Verve’s song written by Richard Ashcroft?
- A Jazz and blues
- B Classical and pop
- C Alternative rock
11. What instrument’s sound was likened to Steve Vai’s work in “Love’s Sweet Exile” by Manic Street Preachers?
- A Keytar
- B Guitar
- C Synthesizer
12. What song’s chorus was adapted due to its similarity to “The Air That I Breathe”?
- A Creep
- B Paranoid Android
- C High and Dry
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 38/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Björk – Venus as a BoyFeatured on the 1993 album “Debut“.
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2 . Sugar Cane – Space MonkeysFeatured on the 1997 album “The Daddy Of Them All”.
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3 . Grooverider – Rainbows Of ColourFeatured on the 1998 album “Mysteries of Funk”.
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4 . Eels – Last Stop: This TownFeatured on the 1998 album “Electro-Shock Blues”.
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5 . Happy Mondays – Stinkin ThinkinFeatured on the 1992 album “…Yes Please!”.
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6 . Intastella – The NightFeatured on the 1996 album “What You Gonna Do”.
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7 . Nine Inch Nails – Head Like A HoleFeatured on the 1989 album “Pretty Hate Machine“.
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8 . Marilyn Manson – TourniquetFeatured on the 1996 album “Antichrist Superstar“.
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9 . Stereophonics – I Wouldn’t Believe Your RadioFeatured on the 1999 album “Performance And Cocktails”.
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10 . The Verve – The Drugs Don’t WorkFeatured on the 1997 album “Urban Hymns“.
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11 . Manic Street Preachers – Love’s Sweet ExileFeatured on the 1992 album “Generation Terrorists”. |
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12 . Radiohead – CreepFeatured on the 1992 album “Pablo Honey“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The track “Venus as a Boy” stands out with its use of the tabla, enriching its ambient and chill-out style. Originally from Indian music, this instrument adds a unique layer to the song.
2. “Sugar Cane” by Space Monkeys showcases a visual narrative directed by David LaChapelle. Known for his vivid and original style, LaChapelle’s direction elevated the video’s appeal.
3. Grooverider’s “Rainbows of Colour” achieved notable success on the Official Dance Singles Chart, reaching the coveted number one spot for several weeks thanks to its dynamic and atmospheric sound.
4. The song “Last Stop: This Town” by Eels reflects on the passing of Mark Oliver Everett’s sister, showing a poignant side to the typically dynamic lyrical content of the album “Electro-Shock Blues”.
5. “Stinkin’ Thinkin’,” a track by Happy Mondays, was shaped by Shaun Ryder’s experiences at a detox facility, which influenced its lyrical themes and marked its prominence on the album. It topped the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart in the U.S. owing to its soul-funk vibe.
6. Intastella’s rendition of “The Night” originated from The Four Seasons, revealing a reinterpretation through its Britpop style in contrast to the original 1972 release.
7. Nine Inch Nails’ “Head Like A Hole” intriguingly samples the Samburu Tribe chants, layered within its industrial rock sound, enhancing its exotic and complex rhythmic foundation.
8. Renowned producer Trent Reznor played a critical role in crafting the haunting soundscape for Marilyn Manson’s song “Tourniquet”, contributing to the track’s enduring uniqueness.
9. Kelly Jones of Stereophonics wrote a song inspired by a dream in which George Harrison featured, highlighting the surreal and whimsical nature of musical inspiration.
10. Ashcroft’s song by The Verve, infused with alternative rock undertones, addressed personal and societal themes, marking its standout identity within “Urban Hymns”.
11. The powerful guitar solo in Manic Street Preachers’ “Love’s Sweet Exile” has been likened to the virtuosic style of Steve Vai, setting the song apart within its heavy metal influences.
12. When crafting “Creep,” Radiohead faced legal outcomes due to its unintended resemblance to “The Air That I Breathe,” leading to co-writing credits to Albert Hammond and Mike Hazlewood. This classic exemplifies the intricacies of composition and influence in music.