How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Babyshambles, Vertical Horizon, Travis, Cobra Starship, Evanescence, The Streets, Foo Fighters, Mint Royale, The Killers, Ian Brown, Nickelback, Limp Bizkit
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (39/52) BUT… in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Who designed the artwork for the Babyshambles’ single “Delivery”?
- A Banksy
- B Pete Doherty
- C Damien Hirst
2. What notable feature is present in the music video for Vertical Horizon’s “Everything You Want”?
- A Split-screen effect
- B Black and white filter
- C Time-lapse photography
3. What chart position did The Invisible Band single from 2001 peak at in the UK?
- A #14
- B #1
- C #20
4. Which movie soundtrack featured Cobra Starship’s “Snakes on a Plane (Bring It)”?
- A The Fast and the Furious
- B Snakes on a Plane
- C Mission: Impossible
5. What visual theme is prominent in the music video for Evanescence’s “Going Under”?
- A Desert landscape
- B Underwater setting
- C Urban cityscape
6. Which major band’s lead singer was originally featured in an unreleased version of The Streets’ UK single?
- A Chris Martin of Coldplay
- B Damon Albarn of Blur
- C Bono of U2
7. Which video game included Foo Fighters’ “Breakout” as a playable track?
- A Guitar Hero
- B Lego Rock Band
- C Rocksmith
8. What sparked renewed popularity for Mint Royale’s “Singin’ In The Rain” remix?
- A A movie release
- B A television series
- C A talent show performance
9. What musical influence is heard in the The Killers’ “When You Were Young”?
- A Johnny Cash
- B Bruce Springsteen
- C The Beatles
10. Which artist collaborated with Ian Brown on “Keep What Ya Got”?
- A Noel Gallagher
- B Richard Ashcroft
- C Paul McCartney
11. Which aspect of Chad Kroeger’s life influenced Nickelback’s song released on November 27, 2001?
- A Divorce experience
- B Childhood without a father
- C Winning a music competition
12. Which well-known actor is featured in Limp Bizkit’s “Eat You Alive” music video?
- A Sean Penn
- B Bill Paxton
- C Robert Downey Jr.
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 39/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Babyshambles – DeliveryFeatured on the 2007 album “Shotter’s Nation”.
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2 . Vertical Horizon – Everything You WantFeatured on the 1999 album “Everything You Want”.
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3 . Travis – SideFeatured on the 2001 album “The Invisible Band”.
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4 . Cobra Starship – Bring It! [Snakes On A Plane]Featured on the 2006 album “While the City Sleeps, We Rule the Streets”.
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5 . Evanescence – Going UnderFeatured on the 2003 album “Fallen”.
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6 . The Streets – Dry Your EyesFeatured on the 2004 album “A Grand Don’t Come For Free“.
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7 . Foo Fighters – BreakoutFeatured on the 1999 album “There Is Nothing Left to Lose“.
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8 . Mint Royale – Singin’ In The RainFeatured on the 2005 album “See You in the Morning”.
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9 . The Killers – When You Were YoungFeatured on the 2006 album “Sam’s Town”.
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10 . Ian Brown – Keep What Ya GotFeatured on the 2004 album “Solarized”.
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11 . Nickelback – Too BadFeatured on the 2001 album “Silver Side Up”. |
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12 . Limp Bizkit – Eat You AliveFeatured on the 2003 album “Results May Vary”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The artwork for “Delivery” was crafted by Pete Doherty himself. His hands-on approach isn’t limited to music, dabbling creatively in visual art as well.
2. The music video for “Everything You Want” by Vertical Horizon features a split-screen effect. This aligns with its thematic exploration of perspective and understanding.
3. The single from The Invisible Band peaked at #14 on the UK Singles Chart. It maintained a recognisable presence for the band throughout the 2000s.
4. Cobra Starship’s “Snakes on a Plane (Bring It)” ties directly to the film Snakes on a Plane. A not-so-coincidental thematic alignment led to its soundtrack placement.
5. Evanescence’s “Going Under” music video takes viewers into an underwater setting, portraying themes of being overwhelmed and submersion in emotions.
6. Chris Martin of Coldplay was originally featured in an unreleased version of the single by The Streets. His vocals didn’t make the final cut due to artistic decisions.
7. Foo Fighters’ “Breakout” found its way into Lego Rock Band. Its energetic rhythm pairs perfectly with the game’s interactive, playful format.
8. Mint Royale’s remix of “Singin’ In The Rain” received a boost in popularity thanks to a talent show performance. George Sampson’s routine brought the track back into the spotlight.
9. “When You Were Young” by The Killers bears Bruce Springsteen’s influence. His heartland rock style shines through in their sound and narrative structure.
10. Noel Gallagher joined forces with Ian Brown on “Keep What Ya Got”. The collaboration saw two Britpop legends merging their artistic visions.
11. Chad Kroeger’s experience growing up without a father shaped the themes of the Nickelback song. These personal hardships are woven into the lyrics.
12. Limp Bizkit’s “Eat You Alive” video features Bill Paxton. His appearance adds a cinematic twist to the music video, complementing the intensity of the band’s style.