How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Cornershop, The Polyphonic Spree, Pendulum, Tony Christie, Robert Miles, Angels and Airwaves, Tindersticks, Doves, David Bowie, Bent, Funeral For A Friend, Gary Numan
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (31/52) BUT… in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which language are the vocals of Cornershop’s “Topknot” sung in?
- A Spanish
- B Punjabi
- C Hindi
2. What prominent instrument is featured in “Hold Me Now” by The Polyphonic Spree?
- A Violin
- B Piano
- C Flute
3. What genre shift is reflected in “The Other Side” by Pendulum?
- A Rock to Jazz
- B Drum and Bass to Electronic Rock
- C Techno to Acoustic
4. Which TV series featured Tony Christie’s “Avenues and Alleyways” as its theme song?
- A The Avengers
- B The Persuaders
- C The Protectors
5. For which Robert Miles album was “Paths” released?
- A Dreamland
- B Organik
- C 23am
6. Which video game features “It Hurts” by Angels and Airwaves as a downloadable track?
- A Guitar Hero
- B Rock Band
- C Dance Dance Revolution
7. What type of ensemble is featured in Tindersticks’ “Sometimes It Hurts”?
- A A woodwind quintet
- B A jazz band
- C Chamber strings
8. Which sporting event featured Doves’ “Pounding” in its advertisement campaign?
- A 2010 Winter Olympics
- B 2012 Summer Olympics
- C 2014 World Cup
9. Who initially composed “Seven” for a video game soundtrack before it was included on a David Bowie album?
- A Brian Eno
- B Reeves Gabrels
- C Tony Visconti
10. Which single by Bent includes a remix by Ashley Beedle?
- A Swollen
- B Always
- C Beautiful Otherness
11. Which position did “Walk Away” by Funeral For A Friend achieve on the UK Rock & Metal chart?
- A Top
- B Second place
- C Tenth place
12. What thematic element is explored in Gary Numan’s “In A Dark Place”?
- A Love and Romance
- B Existential Doubt
- C Historical Events
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 31/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Cornershop – TopknotFeatured on the 2011 album “Cornershop & The Double ‘O’ Groove Of”.
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2 . The Polyphonic Spree – Hold Me NowFeatured on the 2004 album “Together We’re Heavy”.
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3 . Pendulum – The Other SideFeatured on the 2008 album “In Silico “.
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4 . Tony Christie – Avenues And Alleyways
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5 . Robert Miles – Paths (w/ Nina Miranda)Featured on the 2001 album “Organik”.
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6 . Angels and Airwaves – It HurtsFeatured on the 2006 album “We Don’t Need to Whisper”.
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7 . Tindersticks – Sometimes It HurtsFeatured on the 2003 album “Waiting for the Moon”.
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8 . Doves – PoundingFeatured on the 2002 album “The Last Broadcast”.
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9 . David Bowie – SevenFeatured on the 1999 album “Hours“.
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10 . Bent – AlwaysFeatured on the 2000 album “Programmed to Love”.
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11 . Funeral For A Friend – Walk AwayFeatured on the 2007 album “Tales Don’t Tell Themselves”. |
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12 . Gary Numan – In A Dark PlaceFeatured on the 2006 album “Jagged”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The vocals of “Topknot” by Cornershop are sung in Punjabi. This choice contributes to the track’s fusion of Punjabi folk elements with electronic music influences, resulting in a distinctive musical style.
2. In The Polyphonic Spree’s “Hold Me Now,” the flute is a key instrument. It exemplifies the band’s symphonic-rock approach, which draws on 1960s pop influences.
3. “The Other Side” by Pendulum exemplifies a shift from drum and bass to electronic rock. This transition is part of the band’s second album, *In Silico*.
4. Tony Christie’s “Avenues and Alleyways” served as the theme song for the TV series *The Protectors*. The series aired from 1972 to 1974 and helped popularize the song.
5. Robert Miles’s track “Paths” was released on the album *Organik*. This album is known for its downtempo electronic style with multicultural influences.
6. Angels and Airwaves’ “It Hurts” is available as a downloadable track in the video game Rock Band. The song expands its reach beyond traditional music venues.
7. Tindersticks’ “Sometimes It Hurts” features chamber strings. These orchestral elements are a hallmark of the band’s soulful arrangements.
8. Doves’ song “Pounding” gained exposure through its use in the 2010 Winter Olympics advertising campaign. The track’s energetic feel matched the event’s high spirit.
9. “Seven” was composed by David Bowie and Reeves Gabrels for the video game *Omikron: The Nomad Soul* before it appeared on the album *Hours*.
10. “Always” by Bent includes an Ashley Beedle remix. The track is characterized by its leftfield, downtempo style.
11. “Walk Away” by Funeral For A Friend topped the UK Rock & Metal chart. The song’s success added to the band’s prominence in the alternative rock scene.
12. Gary Numan’s “In A Dark Place” delves into themes of existential doubt and faith. The song reflects the artist’s exploration of darker emotional landscapes.