‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°441 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.

The subjects du jour are : Lily Allen, Mr Hudson, Hot Hot Heat, The Cure, Stereophonics, Murderdolls, Dirty Pretty Things, A-ha, The Flaming Lips, System Of A Down, Bullet For My Valentine, Louis XIV

They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (30/52) BUT… in the Noughties 2000s.

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Tracklist

1 . Lily Allen - 22 Featured on the 2009 album "It's Not Me, It's You". Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Instagram

2 . Mr Hudson - Supernova (w/ Kanye West) Featured on the 2009 album "Straight No Chaser". Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

3 . Hot Hot Heat - Middle Of Nowhere Featured on the 2003 album "Elevator". Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

4 . The Cure - The End Of The World Featured on the 2004 album "The Cure >". Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

5 . Stereophonics - Maybe Tomorrow Featured on the 2003 album "You Gotta Go There to Come Back". Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

6 . Murderdolls - White Wedding Featured on the 2002 album "Beyond the Valley of the Murderdolls". Lyrics >> More by the same : Wikipedia

7 . Dirty Pretty Things - Deadwood Featured on the 2006 album "Waterloo to Anywhere". Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Facebook

8 . A-ha - Foot Of The Mountain Featured on the 2009 album "Foot of the Mountain". Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

9 . The Flaming Lips - The W.A.N.D. Featured on the 2006 album "At War with the Mystics". Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

10 . System Of A Down - Aerials Featured on the 2001 album "Toxicity". Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

11 . Bullet For My Valentine - Tears Don't Fall Featured on the 2005 album "The Poison". Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

12 . Louis XIV - God Killed The Queen Featured on the 2005 album "The Best Little Secrets Are Kept". Lyrics >> More by the same : Facebook

And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:

1. *Viver a Vida* is the Brazilian soap opera that included Lily Allen's "22" on its international soundtrack. The single also appeared in various territories' charts.

Upon release, "Supernova" by Mr Hudson and Kanye West debuted in the top ten of the Irish Singles Chart, while almost climbing to the top of UK charts.

Hot Hot Heat's "Middle Of Nowhere" found its way into the soundscape of the TV series *Psych*, enhancing episodes with its indie rock vibe.

The music video for The Cure's "The End Of The World" plays with a house collapsing and reconstructing, symbolizing chaos and renewal.

A shift in sound is evident in "Maybe Tomorrow" by Stereophonics, where a jazz-influenced 1970s soul effect marked a departure from their rock roots.

Murderdolls infused Billy Idol's "White Wedding" with heavier guitars, creating a darker aesthetic true to their signature horror punk style.

"Deadwood" by Dirty Pretty Things was chosen as the theme for *Russell Brand's Got Issues*, capturing the show's edgy, lively feel.

A-ha's "Foot Of The Mountain" received honor as the official anthem for the 2009 World Championships in Athletics, melding music with sports.

The Flaming Lips' "The W.A.N.D." added a burst of energy to commercials for the Dell Inspiron, illustrating the song's versatile appeal.

System Of A Down's "Aerials" reached impressive chart heights, earning number one spots on both Billboard's Alternative Airplay and Mainstream Rock charts.

"Tears Don't Fall" by Bullet For My Valentine achieved gold status in the UK, an accolade underscoring its heavy metal influence and popularity.

Louis XIV's "God Killed The Queen" examines themes of desire, focusing on a plea for value based only on physical pleasure.

And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:

1. "Take My Breath" by The Weeknd includes intense strobe lighting in its music video. Directed by Cliqua, the video's original IMAX release was pulled due to epilepsy concerns.

2. "Blinding Lights" blends synth-pop, electropop, new wave, and synthwave. These genres reflect its 1980s-inspired production.

3. "Blinding Lights" became The Weeknd's fifth number-one single on the US Billboard Hot 100 and was declared the best-performing song in Billboard history as of November 2021.

4. Released on November 29, 2019, "Blinding Lights" quickly climbed the charts, achieving significant global success.

5. "Take My Breath" draws its influences from the music styles of the 1980s, characterized by beats and synthesizers.

6. "Blinding Lights" was announced as the best-selling global single of 2020 by the IFPI, showcasing its widespread appeal.

7. "Take My Breath" marked The Weeknd's thirteenth top 10 entry on the US Billboard Hot 100, debuting at number six.

8. "Blinding Lights" achieved diamond certification from the RIAA, highlighting its massive commercial success.

9. "Blinding Lights" centers on the yearning and emotional impact of a partner's presence, especially at night.

10. The music video for "Take My Breath" was directed by Cliqua, consistent with the song's psychedelic elements.

11. The "Take My Breath" video was initially planned for an IMAX theater premiere, later canceled due to health concerns.

12. Elvira Anderfjärd was not listed among the contributing songwriters of "Blinding Lights," though she contributed to "Take My Breath."

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