How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Ladyhawke, Goldie Lookin Chain, The White Stripes, Underworld, Interpol, Slipknot, Paul van Dyk, Muse, Incubus, Papa Roach, Staind, Slam
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 Noughties 2000s.
1. Which of Ladyhawke’s songs was written during a session plagued by jet lag?
- A Magic
- B Dusk Till Dawn
- C Paris is Burning
2. What genre does Goldie Lookin Chain primarily spoof in their track “Guns Don’t Kill People, Rappers Do”?
- A Pop
- B Jazz
- C Hip hop
3. What key difference in instrumentation distinguishes The White Stripes’ “My Doorbell” from their previous singles?
- A Use of brass instruments
- B Piano-driven sound
- C String quartet addition
4. Which artist contributed spoken vocals on Underworld’s “Two Months Off”?
- A Juanita Boxill
- B Karl Hyde
- C Darren Emerson
5. Where was Interpol’s “Slow Hands” primarily recorded?
- A Abbey Road Studios
- B Tarquin Studios
- C Sunset Sound
6. Which remix did Slipknot decide against using for “Spit It Out” because of failing to capture the original energy?
- A Acoustic Remix
- B Over-caffinated Remix
- C Electronic Remix
7. Who co-wrote “The Other Side” with Paul van Dyk?
- A Wayne Jackson
- B Rick Smith
- C Juanita Boxill
8. What unique instrument was first used by Muse in “Uprising”?
- A Theremin
- B Buchla synthesizer
- C Moog Voyager
9. What is distinctive about the track “Are You In?” by Incubus in terms of lyrics?
- A Inspired by classical poetry
- B Lyrics included in liner notes
- C Lyrics excluded from liner notes
10. Which theme song role did Papa Roach’s “Getting Away with Murder” play in pop culture?
- A WWE Tough Enough
- B FIFA World Cup
- C American Idol
11. Which music video director is credited with creating the video for Staind’s “It’s Been Awhile”?
- A Michel Gondry
- B Hype Williams
- C Fred Durst
12. When was Slam’s “Lie To Me” officially released?
- A October 11, 2004
- B September 13, 2004
- C December 1, 2004
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 38/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Ladyhawke – Dusk Till DawnFeatured on the 2008 album “Ladyhawke”.
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2 . Goldie Lookin Chain – Guns Don’t Kill PeopleFeatured on the 2004 album “Greatest Hits”.
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3 . The White Stripes – My DoorbellFeatured on the 2005 album “Get Behind Me Satan“.
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4 . Underworld – Two Months OffFeatured on the 2002 album “A Hundred Days Off”.
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5 . Interpol – Slow HandsFeatured on the 2004 album “Antics“.
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6 . Slipknot – Spit It OutFeatured on the 1999 album “Slipknot“.
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7 . Paul van Dyk – The Other Side (w/ Wayne Jackson)
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8 . Muse – UprisingFeatured on the 2009 album “The Resistance“.
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9 . Incubus – Are You In?Featured on the 2001 album “Morning View”.
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10 . Papa Roach – Getting Away With MurderFeatured on the 2004 album “Getting Away with Murder”.
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11 . Staind – It’s Been AwhileFeatured on the 2001 album “Break the Cycle”. |
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12 . Slam – Lie To MeFeatured on the 2004 album “Year Zero”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Dusk Till Dawn” was written during the same session as “My Delirium” when Ladyhawke was dealing with jet lag. The inspiration occurred after arriving from New Zealand.
2. The song satirizes the American hip hop scene. Its tagline mocks the clichés often invoked in rap music about violence and lifestyle.
3. “My Doorbell” is notable for its piano-driven sound. This differs from The White Stripes’ typical guitar-heavy style.
4. Juanita Boxill provided spoken vocals for “Two Months Off.” Her contributions also appear on the track “Little Speaker.”
5. “Slow Hands” was recorded at Tarquin Studios. The recording sessions took place in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
6. Slipknot tried and discarded an “Over-caffinated Remix” of “Spit It Out.” The original demo’s energy couldn’t be matched.
7. Wayne Jackson co-wrote “The Other Side” with Paul van Dyk. His vocal contributions preceded their work on “In Between.”
8. The “Uprising” track employed a Buchla synthesizer, marking its first use by Muse. It contributed to the song’s distinct sound.
9. “Are You In?” is unique due to its lyrics being omitted from the liner notes. This stood out compared to other album tracks.
10. “Getting Away with Murder” was the theme for WWE Tough Enough. The track represented a stylistic shift for Papa Roach.
11. Fred Durst directed the music video for “It’s Been Awhile.” His work achieved two award nominations for the video.
12. Slam’s “Lie To Me” was officially released on September 13, 2004. The track is under Soma Records.