How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : The Streets, P!nk, Muse, Alter Ego, Sum 41, The Pigeon Detectives, David Gray, Korn, Editors, Dave Matthews Band, Dido, Chase & Status
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in the UK charts, this week (49/52) BUT… in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which friend influenced the creation of The Streets’ “Don’t Mug Yourself”?
- A Calvin
- B Trevor
- C Jamie
2. What personal event inspired Pink’s “Family Portrait”?
- A Moving houses
- B Parents’ divorce
- C Changing schools
3. In “Undisclosed Desires” by Muse, which artist’s influence is NOT mentioned?
- A Depeche Mode
- B David Bowie
- C Daft Punk
4. Alter Ego’s “Rocker” won ‘Best Single’ in which publication’s poll?
- A Rolling Stone
- B NME
- C Groove Magazine
5. What thematic element is central to Sum 41’s “Still Waiting”?
- A Climate change
- B Anti-war
- C Environmental activism
6. Who produced the re-recorded version of “I Found Out” by The Pigeon Detectives?
- A Stephen Street
- B Nigel Godrich
- C Steve Albini
7. David Gray’s “Hospital Food” was produced by whom?
- A Marius de Vries
- B Brian Eno
- C Rick Rubin
8. In the music video for Korn’s “Twisted Transistor,” who are the band members portrayed by?
- A Actors of Korn
- B Rappers
- C Famous drummers
9. What metaphor is used in Editors’ “The Racing Rats” to illustrate modern society?
- A Sprinting horses
- B Racing rats
- C Flying birds
10. Dave Matthews Band’s music video for “Everyday” features what weather transition?
- A From fog to snow
- B From clouds to clear night
- C From rain to sunshine
11. What central metaphor does Dido use in her song about impermanence?
- A Traveling sails
- B Life for rent
- C Borrowed time
12. Which film is associated with Chase & Status’ “End Credits”?
- A Harry Brown
- B Layer Cake
- C Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
For TWELVE more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 49/52 – click here
Tracklist
1 . The Streets – Don’t Mug Yourself |
‘Get my phone out, ’bout to give this girl a shout’
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Featured on the 2002 album “Original Pirate Material“. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . P!nk – Family Portrait |
‘Let’s play pretend and act like it comes so naturally’
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Featured on the 2002 album “M!ssundaztood”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Muse – Undisclosed Desires |
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Featured on the 2009 album “The Resistance“. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Alter Ego – Rocker |
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Featured on the 2004 album “Transphormer”. |
5 . Sum 41 – Still Waiting |
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Featured on the 2002 album “Does This Look Infected?”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . The Pigeon Detectives – I Found Out |
”Cause I’ve been in the same clothes far too long’
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Featured on the 2007 album “Wait for Me”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . David Gray – Hospital Food |
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Featured on the 2005 album “Life in Slow Motion”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Korn – Twisted Transistor |
‘Your breasts Vibrations coming through You’re in a mess’
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Featured on the 2005 album “See You on the Other Side“. |
9 . Editors – The Racing Rats |
‘Slow down little one You can’t keep running away’
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Featured on the 2007 album “An End Has a Start”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Dave Matthews Band – The Space Between |
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Featured on the 2001 album “Everyday”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Dido – Life for Rent |
‘I’ve always thought that I would love to live by the sea’
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Featured on the 2003 album “Life for Rent”. |
12 . Chase & Status – End Credits |
‘When my lungs stop breathing in air I hope somebody cares’
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Featured on the 2009 album “No More Idols”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Calvin joined Mike Skinner in recording after a night out. His non-vocal musical input is apparent despite his non-singing role.
2. Pink’s childhood experience of her parents’ divorce informed the song. It speaks from a child’s perspective on family turmoil.
3. Depeche Mode and David Bowie are noted influences. Daft Punk’s style is absent from the described inspirations.
4. Groove Magazine readers crowned “Rocker” the ‘Best Single’. It resonated well within its dance music niche.
5. “Still Waiting” critiques war and political unrest. The anti-war message targets leadership and global conflict.
6. Stephen Street, known for working with The Smiths, produced the re-recorded version. His influence is notable in the sound.
7. Marius de Vries produced the track. His work with David Gray highlights routine through ‘hospital food’ imagery.
8. Rappers Lil Jon and others portray Korn in the video. This approach adds a satirical twist to the band’s portrayal.
9. Editors use ‘racing rats’ to depict societal competition. The metaphor emphasizes life’s relentless pace.
10. The video transitions from clouds to a clear night. This weather change complements the song’s emotional journey.
11. Life for rent reflects on temporary possessions and self-worth. Dido’s song captures longing and existential musings.
12. “End Credits” is tied to “Harry Brown.” The track shapes the film’s atmospheric tension alongside Plan B’s vocals.
For THE FULL ‘VOUS AVEZ DIT BIZARRE’ COLLECTION click here
NB . You may wonder what are these “Quotes” attached to certain photos above. Well! For a specific song, we select a still image from the video on one side and choose a lyric from the song on the other side. We ensure that the lyric has a connection to the image, although sometimes the connection may be far-fetched or based on a double entendre, creating a humorous or meme-like combination when the two are merged together. Et voilà!
Bizarre Quotes • Get my phone out, ’bout to give this girl a shout (The Streets) • Let’s play pretend and act like it comes so naturally (P!nk) • ‘Cause I’ve been in the same clothes far too long (The Pigeon Detectives) • Your breasts Vibrations coming through You’re in a mess (Korn) • Slow down little one You can’t keep running away (Editors) • I’ve always thought that I would love to live by the sea (Dido) • When my lungs stop breathing in air I hope somebody cares (Chase & Status)
Music-wise : Pop, Dance Pop, Rock, R&B
