How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Oasis, The Music, Chase & Status, Supergrass, Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster, R.E.M., Avenged Sevenfold, Nightwish, The Veronicas, The Strokes, Nine Days, LCD Soundsystem
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (40/52) BUT… in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which actor made a guest appearance in the music video for “Little by Little” by Oasis?
- A Robert Carlyle
- B Ewan McGregor
- C Michael Fassbender
2. What was unique about the music video production for The Music’s “Take the Long Road and Walk It”?
- A Shot on 35mm film
- B Animated entirely
- C Produced using MiniDV equipment
3. Which artist provided featured vocals in Chase & Status’s “Pieces”?
- A Plan B
- B Tinie Tempah
- C Katy B
4. Which item inspired a lyric in Supergrass’s “Grace”?
- A A diary
- B A money box
- C A tea kettle
5. What familial aspect is a theme in The Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster’s “Celebrate Your Mother”?
- A Parental expectations
- B Sibling rivalry
- C Celebrating one’s mother
6. What notable song was featured as a B-side to R.E.M.’s single from *Around the Sun*?
- A “(Don’t Go Back To) Rockville” (live)
- B “Losing My Religion”
- C “Everybody Hurts”
7. From which Hunter S. Thompson novel does Avenged Sevenfold’s “Bat Country” draw inspiration?
- A Hell’s Angels
- B Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
- C The Rum Diary
8. Which film’s soundtrack included Nightwish’s “Wish I Had An Angel”?
- A Resident Evil
- B Underworld
- C Alone in the Dark
9. Which video game features The Veronicas’ “4ever”?
- A Guitar Hero
- B Thrillville: Off the Rails
- C Rock Band
10. Which classic TV show theme is parodied in The Strokes’ music video featuring their song from *Is This It*?
- A Wheel of Fortune
- B Family Feud
- C The Price is Right
11. What major music network aired the video for Nine Days’ “Absolutely (Story of a Girl)”?
- A VH1
- B MTV
- C BET
12. In which episode of *The Office* was LCD Soundsystem’s \”Tribulations\” featured?
- A “Dinner Party”
- B “Night Out”
- C “The Job”
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 40/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Oasis – Little By LittleFeatured on the 2002 album “Heathen Chemistry”.
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2 . The Music – Take The Long Road And Walk ItFeatured on the 2002 album “The Music”.
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3 . Chase & Status – Pieces (w/ Plan B)Featured on the 2008 album “More Than Alot”.
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4 . Supergrass – GraceFeatured on the 2002 album “Life on Other Planets”.
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5 . Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster – Celebrate Your MotherFeatured on the 2002 album “Horse of the Dog”.
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6 . R.E.M. – Leaving New YorkFeatured on the 2004 album “Around the Sun”.
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7 . Avenged Sevenfold – Bat CountryFeatured on the 2005 album “City of Evil”.
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8 . Nightwish – Wish I Had An AngelFeatured on the 2004 album “Once”.
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9 . The Veronicas – 4EverFeatured on the 2005 album “The Secret Life of…”.
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10 . The Strokes – SomedayFeatured on the 2001 album “Is This It“.
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11 . Nine Days – Absolutely [Story Of A Girl]Featured on the 2000 album “The Madding Crowd”. |
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12 . LCD Soundsystem – TribulationsFeatured on the 2005 album “LCD Soundsystem”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Robert Carlyle made a guest appearance, channeling his inner Britpop charm. The music video complements the song’s lyrical depth with his presence.
2. The video for “Take the Long Road and Walk It” was notably produced using MiniDV equipment, exemplifying early 2000s tech quirkiness.
3. Plan B, not to be confused with a second choice, provided his vocal stylings, adding grit and depth to the track.
4. A money box, specifically one saying “Save The Money For The Children,” inspired lyrics, proving inspiration can be fiscally responsible.
5. The song urges a celebration of one’s mother, emphasizing the importance of family ties in a chaotic sonic landscape.
6. “(Don’t Go Back To) Rockville” provided a nostalgic B-side, underscoring R.E.M.’s knack for live adaptations.
7. “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas” lends its hallucinogenic allure, inspiring the desert chaos of “Bat Country.”
8. *Alone in the Dark* features the track, adding a symphonic metal edge to its soundscape.
9. Thrillville: Off the Rails invited “4ever” into its gameplay, syncing pop melodies with virtual amusement.
10. “Family Feud” gets a rock-and-roll makeover in The Strokes’ video, turning trivia into a musical showdown.
11. MTV and VH1 both featured the upbeat visuals, broadening the song’s reach to pop culture enthusiasts.
12. “Night Out” on *The Office* echoed disco-punk vibes, making the episode’s soundtrack eclectic and dance-floor ready.