How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Keane, Johnny Cash, Biffy Clyro, DJ Shadow, Bobby ‘Boris’ Pickett & The Cryptkickers, Weezer, Bowling For Soup, Kate Bush, Papa Roach, Bloc Party, Jane’s Addiction, Sunna
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in the UK charts, this week (44/52) BUT… in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What was notable about the release method for Keane’s single from *Under the Iron Sea*?
- A Issued as a DVD
- B First released in USB format
- C Available as a cassette
2. Which genre does Johnny Cash’s version of “God’s Gonna Cut You Down” primarily belong to?
- A Jazz
- B Rock
- C Folk
3. What narrative theme was used in Biffy Clyro’s music video for their 2009 single?
- A Pirate-themed
- B Space Odyssey
- C Medieval knights
4. Which director was responsible for the music video of DJ Shadow’s track from *The Private Press*?
- A Quentin Tarantino
- B Wong Kar-wai
- C Martin Scorsese
5. Which dance craze inspired Bobby Pickett’s novelty song about a monster party?
- A The Twist
- B The Jitterbug
- C The Mashed Potato
6. Which city hosted a notable 2002 performance of Weezer’s single from “The Green Album”?
- A Los Angeles
- B Philadelphia
- C New York
7. What narrative focus does Bowling for Soup’s “Almost” highlight?
- A World travels
- B Missed opportunities
- C Financial success
8. Which iconic singer is referenced in Kate Bush’s “King of the Mountain”?
- A David Bowie
- B Elvis Presley
- C Michael Jackson
9. What themes do the lyrics of Papa Roach’s “Time and Time Again” address?
- A Mystery and crime
- B Love and romance
- C Selfishness and conflict
10. What riff served as inspiration for Bloc Party’s song “Helicopter”?
- A “Set The House Ablaze” by The Jam
- B “I Am the Resurrection” by The Stone Roses
- C “Fools Gold” by The Stone Roses
11. What unique element does the music video for Jane’s Addiction’s “True Nature” depict?
- A A peaceful countryside
- B A city during a riot
- C An animated cartoon
12. In which film did Sunna’s “Power Struggle” appear?
- A The Mummy
- B Hollow Man
- C Spider-Man
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 44/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
1 . Keane – Nothing In My Way |
| The official US version of the music video for Keane’s “Nothing In My Way” recycles by keeping the same film but putting subtitles on it, the video of another song by the band: “Crystal Ball,” directed by Giuseppe Capotondi and featuring American actor Giovanni Ribisi. |
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Featured on the 2006 album “Under the Iron Sea”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Johnny Cash – God’s Gonna Cut You Down |
‘What’s done in the dark will be brought to the light’
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| Johnny Cash’s “God’s Gonna Cut You Down” is a cover of a traditional American folk tune warning evildoers of divine retribution. The black-and-white music video, directed by Tony Kaye and conceptualized by Justin Timberlake, gathers nearly 40 celebrities, Kanye West, Bono, Iggy Pop, Johnny Depp, etc., donning Cash’s signature black attire as homage to the late singer. |
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Featured on the 2006 album “American V: A Hundred Highways”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Biffy Clyro – The Captain |
‘Somebody help me sing Can anybody hear me’
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| Ayrshire trio Biffy Clyro’s “The Captain” is a groovy stoner rock anthem featuring a military march rhythm that cascades into a fusion of robust riffs, catchy pop melodies, and vibrant horns. The accompanying music video portrays the band’s frontman Simon Neil as a captive aboard a ship, being whipped and more.. |
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Featured on the 2009 album “Only Revolutions”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . DJ Shadow – Six Days |
‘You feel the shaking of the ground’
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| The music video, directed by Hong Kong director Wong Kar-wai, features actor Chang Chen and Malaysian model Danielle Graham. |
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Featured on the 2002 album “The Private Press”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Bobby ‘Boris’ Pickett & The Cryptkickers – Monster Mash |
‘(Wa-ooh) The zombies were having fun (An-a-shoop)’
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| Produced by Gary S. Paxton and recorded in one take with the Crypt-Kickers, featuring Leon Russell on piano, “Monster Mash” emerges, in the early sixties, from a whimsical idea by “Boris” Pickett and Capizzi, initially titled “Monster Twist.” Around Halloween, this perennial favorite resuscitates with its nostalgic yet fresh vibe, from hibernation. |
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Featured on the 1962 album “Monster Mash”. |
6 . Weezer – Island In The Sun |
‘We’ll run away together We’ll spend some time forever’
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| Directed by Marcos Siega, the music video that comes with “Island in the Sun” by Weezer shows the band playing the song at a Mexican couple’s wedding reception, with actor/singer Tony Garcia playing the groom. |
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Featured on the 2001 album “Weezer (Green Album)”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Bowling For Soup – Almost |
‘Here I go thinking ’bout all the things I could’ve done’
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| Shot at John Francis Polytechnic High School in Sun Valley, California, and directed by Smith N Borin (Frank Borin and Ryan Smith), the music video for “Almost” by Bowling for Soup shows the band in high school, attempting to get into sports in order to impress the girls. But the results do not live up to expectations. |
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Featured on the 2005 album “A Hangover You Don’t Deserve”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Kate Bush – King Of The Mountain |
‘Why does a multi-millionaire Fill up his home with priceless junk’
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| In “King of the Mountain,” Kate Bush explores the burdens of fame, the isolation it may harbor, despite the external facade of triumph, drawing parallels between Elvis Presley and Orson Welles’ character in “Citizen Kane.” The music video, directed by Jimmy Murakami, begins with a monochrome visual of Charles Kane’s deserted mansion, transitioning to newspaper headlines about Elvis, leading to scenes of Kate and a ghostly Elvis suit dancing, flying to Shangri-La with Canada Geese and finally, hinting at an older Elvis living in seclusion with Kane’s iconic sled “Rosebud.” |
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Featured on the 2005 album “Aerial“. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Papa Roach – Time And Time Again |
| The music video is directed by Samuel Bayer. |
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Featured on the 2002 album “Lovehatetragedy”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Bloc Party – Helicopter |
| Bloc Party’s “Helicopter” narrates lead singer Kele Okereke’s tumultuous London upbringing, with lyrics reflecting policing helicopters symbolizing danger and unrest. The music video, directed by Type2error (a moniker for Matt Simmonds and Ed Emmerson), and crafted by animation studio Minivegas, offers an animated escapade akin to “Yellow Submarine” and “Fantastic Planet.” |
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Featured on the 2004 album “Silent Alarm“. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Jane’s Addiction – True Nature |
| Directed by Jonas Åkerlund, the music video for Jane’s Addiction’s “True Nature” begins with shots of people dressed for an urban protest before destroying things and throwing garbage, while the band performs on a set nearby. |
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Featured on the 2003 album “Strays”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Sunna – Power Struggle |
| The music video, directed by Giuseppe Capotondi, takes place in a farm house where hundreds of bees eat whatever they can put their mandibles on, and that includes the band’s equipment, a car and even the person in the car. |
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Featured on the 2000 album “One Minute Science”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Keane’s single was notably released in USB format, a pioneering move in 2006. This release was limited and became a collectible item.
2. Johnny Cash’s take on “God’s Gonna Cut You Down” is rooted in the folk genre. Demonstrating versatility, it remains faithful to its traditional origins.
3. Biffy Clyro’s music video for this track features a pirate-themed narrative. Simon Neil plays the lead pirate among a sea-faring adventure.
4. Wong Kar-wai directed the music video, adding his signature cinematic flair. The visuals complement DJ Shadow’s sampling artistry.
5. The Mashed Potato inspired Bobby Pickett’s novelty hit. The song combined spooky themes with danceable rhythms.
6. Weezer performed the song in Philadelphia in 2001. The performance became memorable in the band’s tour history.
7. “Almost” by Bowling for Soup highlights missed opportunities. The lyrics capture relatable moments of young adulthood.
8. “King of the Mountain” nods to Elvis Presley. Bush intertwines his mythos with evocative imagery.
9. “Time and Time Again” delves into themes of selfishness. The lyrics explore repetitive emotional conflicts.
10. Bloc Party adapted a riff from The Jam’s “Set The House Ablaze”. It contributed to the song’s energetic indie sound.
11. A city engulfed by a riot features in “True Nature”. The video’s intensity matches the track’s hard-hitting style.
12. “Power Struggle” played during a scene in Hollow Man. The song amplified tension in this sci-fi thriller.
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 • What’s done in the dark will be brought to the light (Johnny Cash) • Somebody help me sing Can anybody hear me (Biffy Clyro) • You feel the shaking of the ground (DJ Shadow) • (Wa-ooh) The zombies were having fun (An-a-shoop) (Bobby ‘Boris’ Pickett & The Cryptkickers) • We’ll run away together We’ll spend some time forever (Weezer) • Here I go thinking ’bout all the things I could’ve done (Bowling For Soup) • Why does a multi-millionaire Fill up his home with priceless junk (Kate Bush) •
Music-wise : Pop, Rock
