How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Laid Back, The Chills, Sofa Surfers, Backyard Babies, Pavement, Cold, Gravity Kills, Spinal Tap, Primitive Radio Gods, Rob Dougan, Tripping Daisy, Lamb
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 Nineties 90s.
1. Which notable film helped propel Gravity Kills’ “Guilty” into the mainstream?
- A The Matrix
- B Se7en
- C Fight Club
2. What is the theme of Spinal Tap’s “Bitch School”?
- A Touring struggles of a band
- B Canine obedience training satire
- C Love for rock music
3. What unusual feature does Primitive Radio Gods’ “Standing Outside a Broken Phone Booth with Money in My Hand” have?
- A A mariachi band sample
- B A B.B. King song sample
- C An Elvis Presley quote
4. Which film featured Rob Dougan’s “Furious Angels” on its soundtrack?
- A Gladiator
- B The Matrix Reloaded
- C Fight Club
5. What notable genre does Tripping Daisy’s “Piranha” exhibit?
- A Grunge
- B Neo-psychedelic
- C Punk rock
6. Which composition inspired the track “Gorecki” by Lamb?
- A Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9
- B Górecki’s Symphony No. 3
- C Mozart’s Requiem
7. Who is lyrically critiqued in Lily Allen’s “Alfie”?
- A Alfie Allen, her brother
- B Her childhood friend
- C A fictional character
8. Which movie inspired the music video for Five’s “Don’t Wanna Let You Go”?
- A The Matrix
- B Inception
- C Blade Runner
9. For what nomination was Scouting for Girls’ “Heartbeat” recognized at the BRIT Awards?
- A Best Album
- B Best British Single
- C Best Group
10. What setting features prominently in Kylie Minogue’s “Red Blooded Woman” music video?
- A A glamorous nightclub
- B A traffic jam
- C A tropical beach
11. Which video award did Blink-182’s “All the Small Things” win?
- A Best Pop Video
- B Best Group Video
- C Best New Artist
12. What classical opera inspired Mika’s “Grace Kelly” melody?
- A The Magic Flute
- B The Barber of Seville
- C La Bohème
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 13/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Laid Back – BakermanFeatured on the 1989 album ” Hole in the Sky”.
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2 . The Chills – Heavenly Pop HitFeatured on the 1990 album “Submarine Bells”.
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3 . Sofa Surfers – The PlanFeatured on the 1997 album “Transit”.
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4 . Backyard Babies – Look At YouFeatured on the 1998 album “Total 13”.
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5 . Pavement – Rattled By The RushFeatured on the 1995 album “Wowee Zowee”.
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6 . Cold – GiveFeatured on the 1998 album “Cold”.
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7 . Gravity Kills – GuiltyFeatured on the 1996 album “Gravity Kills”.
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8 . Spinal Tap – Bitch SchoolFeatured on the 1992 album “Break Like the Wind”.
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9 . Primitive Radio Gods – Standing Outside A Broken Phone Booth With Money In My HandFeatured on the 1996 album “Rocket”.
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10 . Rob Dougan – Furious AngelsFeatured on the 2002 album “Furious Angels”.
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11 . Tripping Daisy – PiranhaFeatured on the 1995 album “I Am an Elastic Firecracker”. |
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12 . Lamb – GoreckiFeatured on the 1996 album “Lamb”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Gravity Kills’ “Guilty” gained mainstream recognition after being featured in “Se7en.” The film’s success helped the track climb charts globally.
2. Spinal Tap’s “Bitch School” humorously addresses canine obedience, manifesting as a parody of glam metal and rock star antics.
3. Primitive Radio Gods’ track samples B.B. King’s “How Blue Can You Get,” blending blues with its alternative beat.
4. “Furious Angels” by Rob Dougan appeared in “The Matrix Reloaded,” adding grit to its orchestral electronic soundscape.
5. “Piranha” by Tripping Daisy is noted for its neo-psychedelic style, a hallmark of their 90s alternative rock sound.
6. Lamb’s “Gorecki” draws inspiration from Henryk Górecki’s symphony, imbuing the piece with deep emotional resonance.
7. Lily Allen’s “Alfie” targets her brother, Alfie Allen, critiquing his lifestyle with playful lyrical jabs.
8. Five’s video for “Don’t Wanna Let You Go” takes cues from “The Matrix,” featuring virtual reality escapades and dramatic visuals.
9. Scouting for Girls’ “Heartbeat” earned a BRIT Award nomination for Best British Single, highlighting its chart success.
10. Kylie Minogue’s video for “Red Blooded Woman” includes scenes set in a traffic jam, contrasting with her vivacious performance.
11. Blink-182 won Best Group Video at the MTV VMAs for “All the Small Things,” famed for mocking pop culture clichés.
12. Mika’s “Grace Kelly” borrows its melody style from “The Barber of Seville,” elevating his critique of music industry expectations.