How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Talk Talk, Simple Minds, Primal Scream, Rammstein, Enya, Busted, Nickelback, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, The Strokes, Zero 7, Lacuna Coil, Portishead
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (13/52) BUT… in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Who was initially considered for the father’s role in Nickelback’s “I’d Come for You” music video?
- A Russell Crowe
- B Kevin Costner
- C Bruce Willis
2. What distinct element characterizes the music video of “As I Sat Sadly By Her Side” by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds?
- A Elaborate choreography
- B An underwater set
- C Minimalist setting
3. During the video shoot of “Heart in a Cage” by The Strokes, what nearly happened to Albert Hammond Jr.?
- A Fell off a building
- B Got stuck in a harness
- C Lost his guitar
4. With which genre do Zero 7’s sound in “Distractions” primarily align?
- A Dubstep
- B Downtempo electronic
- C Classic rock
5. What traditional instrument is featured in Lacuna Coil’s “Our Truth”?
- A Jamaican steel drum
- B Japanese shamisen
- C Indian tabla
6. The beat of Portishead’s “Machine Gun” has been sampled by which artist?
- A Taylor Swift
- B The Weeknd
- C Kendrick Lamar
7. What lyrical style is The Beautiful South’s “Blackbird on the Wire” known for?
- A Cheerful love themes
- B Cynical wit
- C Solemn melancholy
8. Which major act is NOT mentioned as a touring partner for Danger Danger in the text?
- A KISS
- B Alice Cooper
- C Def Leppard
9. In which country did Skid Row’s “I Remember You” reach the second spot on the charts?
- A New Zealand
- B Ireland
- C Canada
10. Which accolade has Catherine Zeta-Jones NOT received according to the passage?
- A Grammy Award
- B Academy Award
- C Tony Award
11. Where did Layla Kaylif achieve significant success with “Shakespeare in Love”?
- A United States
- B United Kingdom
- C Canada
12. The lyrics of Van Halen’s “Can’t Stop Lovin’ You” are written from whose perspective?
- A Ray Charles’
- B Sammy Hagar’s friend
- C Sammy Hagar’s ex-wife
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 13/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Talk Talk – It’s My LifeFeatured on the 1984 album “It’s My Life”.
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2 . Simple Minds – CryFeatured on the 2002 album “Cry”.
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3 . Primal Scream – Kill All HippiesFeatured on the 2000 album “XTRMNTR”.
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4 . Rammstein – Mann Gegen MannFeatured on the 2005 album “Rosenrot”.
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5 . Enya – Wild ChildFeatured on the 2000 album “A Day Without Rain”.
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6 . Busted – Who’s DavidFeatured on the 2003 album ” A Present for Everyone”.
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7 . Nickelback – I’d Come For YouFeatured on the 2008 album “Dark Horse”.
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8 . Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – As I Sat Sadly By Her SideFeatured on the 2001 album “No More Shall We Part“.
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9 . The Strokes – Heart In A CageFeatured on the 2006 album “First Impressions of Earth”.
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10 . Zero 7 – DistractionsFeatured on the 2001 album “Simple Things”.
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11 . Lacuna Coil – Our TruthFeatured on the 2006 album “Karmacode”. |
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12 . Portishead – Machine GunFeatured on the 2008 album “Third“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Kevin Costner was the initial choice for the father’s role in the music video. Unfortunately, scheduling conflicts put the brakes on this plan. He was busy working on other projects.
2. Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds opted for a minimalist approach in their video. This choice emphasized the song’s lyrical conversation and allowed the music to take center stage.
3. The strong winds nearly sent Albert Hammond Jr. off the top of a skyscraper while shooting the video. This video had the band quite literally rocking high above New York City. Safety harnesses were crucial.
4. “Distractions” fits snugly into the downtempo electronic genre. Laid-back beats with trip-hop influences mesh perfectly with Sia’s vocals, showcasing Zero 7’s signature sound.
5. Lacuna Coil’s “Our Truth” features a Japanese shamisen in the intro. It adds a unique cultural sound to the track and enriches the song’s international vibe.
6. The Weeknd sampled the beat from Portishead’s “Machine Gun.” However, Portishead was not amused and indicated the sample was used without permission.
7. The Beautiful South is renowned for songs with cynical wit. Their lyrics often pepper acerbic observations with catchy melodies, much to fans’ delight.
8. You’re right; Danger Danger didn’t tour with Def Leppard, according to the text. They shared stages with the likes of KISS and Alice Cooper.
9. Skid Row’s ballad topped charts, nearly, in New Zealand. “I Remember You” was a favorite, helping cement their status globally.
10. The passage notes Catherine has received both an Academy Award and a Tony. No Grammy yet adorns her mantle, as far as the text suggests.
11. “Shakespeare in Love” found its home in the UK’s musical heart, hitting number one according to NME. Kaylif charmed the charts with her debut effort.
12. Sammy Hagar wrote from his ex-wife’s viewpoint. The contrast of divorce drama with upbeat melodies embodies the irony in “Can’t Stop Lovin’ You.”