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 Charlatans, Juliette & The Licks, Alkaline Trio, Mika, Depeche Mode, Lady Gaga, Reverend & The Makers, Crazy Town, The Music, Foo Fighters, Staind, Slayer
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (48/52) BUT… in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What unique music video feature involves the Charlatans in “A Man Needs to Be Told”?
- A Band members morphing into robots
- B Being suspended upside down by harnesses
- C Performing on a floating stage
2. Whose drumming features in “Sticky Honey” by Juliette and the Licks?
- A Tre Cool
- B Dave Grohl
- C Taylor Hawkins
3. Which video game included Alkaline Trio’s “Mercy Me”?
- A Guitar Hero III
- B Flatout 2
- C Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater
4. Which forest serves as the backdrop for Mika’s “Rain” music video?
- A Sherwood Forest
- B Epping Forest
- C New Forest
5. With what intriguing sample begins Depeche Mode’s “Halo”?
- A A school bell
- B A naval ship horn
- C A lion’s roar
6. What personal experience inspired Lady Gaga’s lyrics for this track?
- A Fear of flying
- B Fear of attachment
- C Fear of the dark
7. Which video game features the track “Open Your Window” by Reverend and the Makers?
- A FIFA 09
- B NBA 2K10
- C Madden NFL 10
8. What unusual setting is featured in Crazy Town’s “Drowning” video?
- A A desert oasis
- B An industrial set
- C A crowded subway
9. Which track by The Music achieved gold certification in Japan?
- A Breakin’
- B Getaway
- C The People
10. In what TV series did the Foo Fighters perform “Resolve”?
- A Friends
- B The West Wing
- C The Sopranos
11. How did “Outside” by Staind first gain significant radio attention?
- A Through a live acoustic version
- B A viral YouTube video
- C Featured in a blockbuster film
12. Which Slayer song won a Grammy for Best Metal Performance?
- A Raining Blood
- B War Ensemble
- C Eyes of the Insane
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 48/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . The Charlatans – A Man Needs To Be ToldFeatured on the 2001 album “Wonderland”.
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2 . Juliette & The Licks – Sticky HoneyFeatured on the 2006 album “Four on the Floor”.
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3 . Alkaline Trio – Mercy MeFeatured on the 2005 album “Crimson”.
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4 . Mika – RainFeatured on the 2009 album “The Boy Who Knew Too Much”.
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5 . Depeche Mode – HaloFeatured on the 1990 album “Violator“.
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6 . Lady Gaga – MonsterFeatured on the 2009 album “The Fame Monster “.
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7 . Reverend & The Makers – Open Your WindowFeatured on the 2007 album “The State of Things”.
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8 . Crazy Town – DrowningFeatured on the 2002 album “Darkhorse”.
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9 . The Music – GetawayFeatured on the 2002 album “The Music”.
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10 . Foo Fighters – ResolveFeatured on the 2005 album “In Your Honor“.
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11 . Staind – OutsideFeatured on the 2001 album “Break the Cycle”. |
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12 . Slayer – Eyes Of The InsaneFeatured on the 2006 album “Christ Illusion”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The Charlatans filmed the “A Man Needs to Be Told” video with the band upside down for 15 hours. This harness trick added an unusual visual interest that matched the song’s experimental vibe.
2. Dave Grohl, known for his work with Foo Fighters and Nirvana, lent his drum skills to “Sticky Honey,” enhancing its rock intensity.
3. “Mercy Me” by Alkaline Trio was featured in the video game Flatout 2, bringing a punk edge to the game’s soundtrack.
4. The music video for Mika’s “Rain” was filmed in Epping Forest, adding a mystical, dream-like quality with its lush surroundings.
5. Depeche Mode kicked off “Halo” with a naval ship horn sample, adding an unexpected auditory texture that complements the song’s profound themes.
6. Lady Gaga’s track reflects her fear of attachment, cleverly using metaphors to express this personal apprehension.
7. “Open Your Window” by Reverend and the Makers makes an appearance in FIFA 09, adding an indie flair to the game’s playlist.
8. Set in a gritty industrial location, Crazy Town’s “Drowning” video pairs the heavy metal tones with matching visual grit.
9. “Getaway,” a song by The Music, helped the band’s debut album achieve gold status in Japan, marking a significant milestone for the group.
10. Foo Fighters displayed their song “Resolve” during “The West Wing,” blending music with a campaign narrative on the show.
11. Staind’s “Outside” garnered attention from a live acoustic version during the Family Values Tour, captivating audiences with its raw authenticity.
12. “Eyes of the Insane” by Slayer clinched a Grammy for Best Metal Performance, acknowledging its intense exploration of war trauma.