How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Doves, Way Out West, Killing Joke, Pete Yorn, Tom Vek, Adema, Pet Shop Boys, The Divine Comedy, Van Hunt, Edie Brickell & New Bohemians, Sara Jorge, I Am Kloot
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. What unusual subject does the music video for Pet Shop Boys’ “Home and Dry” primarily feature?
- A Penguins
- B Mice
- C Clouds
2. Which member of The Divine Comedy contributed vocals to “Come Home Billy Bird”?
- A Neil Hannon
- B Ed O’Brien
- C Lauren Laverne
3. What genre blend characterizes Van Hunt’s “Down Here In Hell (With You)”?
- A Pop and Jazz
- B Rock and Blues
- C R&B, Funk, and Rock
4. Which chart did Edie Brickell & New Bohemians’ “Mama Help Me” reach a higher position on?
- A Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks
- B Billboard Modern Rock Tracks
- C Billboard Pop Tracks
5. How high did Sara Jorge’s “Shock to the System” climb on the UK dance charts?
- A Number 10
- B Number 25
- C Number 1
6. What is the notable feature of I Am Kloot’s “Over My Shoulder” music video?
- A Directed by Guy Garvey
- B Animated style
- C Directed by Krishna Stott
7. What sampling technique is used in Space Raiders’ “Glam Raid”?
- A Live instrumentation
- B Repurposing lyrics
- C Sampling previous hits
8. What distinguishes Amos’ “Let Love Shine” in music production?
- A Acoustic recording
- B Catchy house beat
- C Symphonic elements
9. Which decade’s music trend does Shooting Party’s “Let’s Hang On” cover represent?
- A 1960s
- B 1980s
- C 1990s
10. Which musician’s work influenced Trickster’s “Move On Up”?
- A Curtis Mayfield
- B Mick Jagger
- C Stevie Wonder
11. What chart position did Spacedust’s “Let’s Get Down” achieve?
- A Number 5
- B Number 20
- C Number 40
12. How did Bomb the Bass’ “1 To 1 Religion” perform on the UK Dance Singles Chart?
- A Number 10
- B Number 5
- C Number 1
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 . Doves – The Cedar RoomFeatured on the 2000 album “Lost Souls”.
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2 . Way Out West – Mindcircus (w/ Tricia Lee Kelshall)Featured on the 2002 album “Intensify”.
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3 . Killing Joke – Hosannas From The Basements Of HellFeatured on the 2006 album “Hosannas From The Basements Of Hell”.
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4 . Pete Yorn – For Nancy [‘Cos It Already Is]Featured on the 2001 album “musicforthemorningafter”.
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5 . Tom Vek – I Ain’t Saying My GoodbyesFeatured on the 2005 album “We Have Sound”.
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6 . Adema – TornadoFeatured on the 2005 album “Planets”.
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7 . Pet Shop Boys – Home And DryFeatured on the 2002 album “Release”.
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8 . The Divine Comedy – Come Home Billy BirdFeatured on the 2004 album “Absent Friends”.
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9 . Van Hunt – Down Here In Hell [With You]Featured on the 2004 album “Van Hunt”.
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10 . Edie Brickell & New Bohemians – Mama Help MeFeatured on the 1990 album “Ghost of a Dog”.
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11 . Sara Jorge – Shock To The System
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12 . I Am Kloot – Over My ShoulderFeatured on the 2005 album “Gods and Monsters”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Mice take the spotlight in the “Home and Dry” video, scurrying around Tottenham Court Road’s Underground station. It reflects Pet Shop Boys’ distinctive approach to music visuals.
2. For “Come Home Billy Bird,” Neil Hannon took a backseat vocally, allowing Lauren Laverne to add her magic to the track. Her role was essential in shaping its unique sound.
3. Van Hunt’s “Down Here In Hell (With You)” fuses R&B, Funk, and Rock, creating a distinctive sound. This blend defined his early sonic identity.
4. “Mama Help Me” peaked higher on the Modern Rock Tracks chart, reaching position 17, amid Edie Brickell’s folk-rock style. It highlighted the band’s prominent alternative sound.
5. “Shock to the System” had a stellar ascent on the UK dance charts, seizing the top spot. Its danceable beats and catchy hooks secured its dominance.
6. The video for “Over My Shoulder,” directed by Krishna Stott, added a visual layer that enhanced the song’s emotional pull. It bolstered I Am Kloot’s presence.
7. “Glam Raid” repurposed existing tunes, such as “The Bump” by Kenny. Sampling was a hallmark of Space Raiders’ creative process.
8. Known for its irresistible house groove, “Let Love Shine” exemplified Amos’ knack for memorable beats. Its production was a testament to the 90s dance scene.
9. Shooting Party’s “Let’s Hang On” channels a 1990s vibe through an 80s synth-pop remake of a 60s hit. The blend of eras created nostalgic appeal.
10. Roots of Trickster’s “Move On Up” trace back to Curtis Mayfield’s 70s soul classic. The homage was wrapped in a modern production shell.
11. Spacedust’s single “Let’s Get Down” reached number 20 on the UK charts. Its connection to 90s club culture was evident.
12. Dominating the UK Dance Chart, “1 To 1 Religion” hit number 1. Bomb the Bass’ track boasted a signature fusion of electronic and soulful elements.