How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Regard, Billie Eilish, Two Door Cinema Club, Devlin, Plan B, LSD, Bastille, The Weeknd, Hozier, DJ Snake, AlunaGeorge, Lana Del Rey, Knife Party
They are the performers of twelve amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos that ranked in various charts, this week (37/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. What notable song structure did King Trigger’s “The River” feature?
- A Energetic, chorus-driven
- B Verse-only minimalist
- C Instrumental freestyle
2. Which artist produced Gravediggaz’s “Nowhere to Run, Nowhere to Hide”?
- A Rick Rubin
- B Prince Paul
- C Dr. Dre
3. In what unique setting was Jerry Harrison’s “Rev It Up” recorded?
- A Bomb shelter
- B Airplane hangar
- C Rooftop studio
4. From where does Knife Party’s “Centipede” sample a narration?
- A National Geographic
- B The World’s Most Feared Animals
- C Animal Planet
5. What was the original form of Plan B’s “Deepest Shame”?
- A Spoken word piece
- B Short film
- C Freestyle rap
6. Which member of A1 fell ill during the “Summertime of Our Lives” video shoot?
- A Ben Adams
- B Christian Ingebrigtsen
- C Mark Read
7. Which video game features Bastille’s “Send Them Off!”?
- A FIFA 17
- B Grand Theft Auto V
- C The Sims 4
8. What lyrical theme is evident in Ed Sheeran’s song from his album “x”?
- A Social media impact
- B Self-acceptance
- C Economic inequality
9. What key is La Bouche’s “Sweet Dreams (Ola Ola E)” composed in?
- A D minor
- B B minor
- C C major
10. Which duo’s single “Hush Boy” falls under the electronic and house genres?
- A Basement Jaxx
- B Daft Punk
- C The Chemical Brothers
11. Who co-produced Lana Del Rey’s “Norman Fucking Rockwell”?
- A Mark Ronson
- B Jack Antonoff
- C Max Martin
12. What major theme is present in Joe Goddard and Valentina’s “Gabriel”?
- A Reunion
- B Betrayal
- C Exploration
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – 2010s Music Videos – week 37/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
1 . Regard – Ride It |
‘Ya actin’ like a diva, sayin’ you don’t wanna pay’
|
| A remix of Jay Sean’s 2008 single, “Ride It” by Kosovo-based DJ Regard, born Dardan Aliu, has gained virality on TikTok. The music video, directed by Meji Alabi and shot in Kiev, showcases dancer-actor Harry Parr navigating Ukrainian streets at night, from arresting a man in a steamy room with two women to dancing wildly in a strip club. |
 |
|
2 . Billie Eilish – All The Good Girls Go To Hell |
‘My Lucifer is lonely’
|
| Billie Eilish’s “All the Good Girls Go to Hell” is a song with a message about climate change and environmental awareness. Directed by Rich Lee in Los Angeles, the video features Eilish being injected with syringes, resulting in her transformation into a mythical creature with large wings. After landing in an oily swamp, the poor thing ends up ablaze, the whole scenario symbolizing wildlife’s vulnerability to human pollution. |
|
|
Featured on the 2019 album “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Two Door Cinema Club – Sleep Alone |
| Two Door Cinema Club’s new single “Sleep Alone” was inspired by lead singer Alex Trimble’s vivid dreams influenced by the cannabis he used to combat post-tour insomnia. The accompanying music video, directed by French filmmakers AB/CD/CD, is a thrilling dream sequence reminiscent of “Alice in Wonderland.” |
|
|
Featured on the 2012 album “Beacon”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Devlin – [All Along The] Watchtower (w/ Ed Sheeran) |
| Long time friends, Ed Sheeran and rapper Devlin’s version, produced by Labrinth, of “All Along the Watchtower” uniquely samples both Bob Dylan’s original and Jimi Hendrix’s famous cover and intertwines Sheeran’s harmonies and Devlin’s lyrical prowess. The music video is directed by Corin Hardy. |
|
|
Featured on the 2013 album “A Moving Picture”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Plan B – Deepest Shame |
‘I guess she only has herself to blame’
|
| The music video for Plan B’s “Deepest Shame”, directed by Paul Caslin, features front man Ben Drew performing in a dim warehouse intertwined with scenes from the British crime drama “ill Manors” that Drew directed. The video highlights the character Michelle, portrayed by Anouska Mond, with new footage of a nude Mond in a basement, her body inscribed with writing. |
|
|
Featured on the 2012 album “Ill Manors”. |
6 . LSD – Thunderclouds (w/ Sia, Diplo & Labrinth ) |
‘Hey now, put your hands in the air’
|
| Pop supergroup LSD – a reunion of Sia, Diplo, and Labrinth – song “Thunderclouds” is a soulful and romantic anthem encouraging listeners not to fear life’s challenges. The music video, directed by Ernest Desumbila, presents animated adventures of the trio and Maddie Ziegler, Sia’s frequent collaborator, navigating a fantastical sky in a flying vehicle, facing storms but finding solace through love. |
|
|
Featured on the 2019 album “LSD”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Bastille – Send Them Off! |
| English indie pop band Bastille’s “Send Them Off!” boasts an upbeat sound with a memorable horn riff and Dan Smith’s distinctive vocals. The lyrics dig into personal battles and inner demons, echoing themes from Shakespeare, like the irrational jealousy seen in “Othello”. |
|
|
Featured on the 2016 album “Wild World “. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . The Weeknd – Tell Your Friends |
‘They told me not to fall in love, that shit is pointless’
|
| Co-written and co-produced with Kanye West, “Tell Your Friends” by The Weeknd is a song about ambition, fame, and success. The accompanying music video, directed by Grant Singer, features The Weeknd in a desert setting, engaging in dark acts like burying his own body and confronting a sinister figure. |
|
|
Featured on the 2015 album “Beauty Behind the Madness”. |
9 . Hozier – From Eden |
| The lyrics of Irish musician Hozier’s “From Eden” explore love, temptation, and redemption, reflecting a tumultuous relationship. The music video, directed by henry/ssong and starring Hozier, Katie McGrath, and Tate Birchmore, portrays a Bonnie and Clyde-esque duo on the run with a young boy whose connection to the couple remains mysterious. |
|
|
Featured on the 2014 album “Hozier”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . DJ Snake, AlunaGeorge – You Know You Like It |
‘Some people want me to be heads or tails’
|
| A remix of AlunaGeorge’s 2013 song, this new version “You Know You Like It” is a collaboration between DJ Snake and AlunaGeorge’s members, singer Aluna Francis and producer George Reid. The music video stands out with its unique chracter : an hedonistic anthropomorphic ape leading a reckless life, indulging in video games, smoking, and being captivated by women. |
|
|
|
11 . Lana Del Rey – Norman Fucking Rockwell |
‘I said, “Don’t be a jerk, don’t call me a taxi”‘
|
| Directed by Chuck Grant, Lana’s sister and director of “Venice Bitch”, the 14-minute short surreal and sublime film illustrates Lana Del Rey’s songs “Norman Fucking Rockwell”, “Bartender”, and “Happiness is a Butterfly” and embraces Del Rey’s signature style: dreamy escapades in a retro, imagined California where Lana and her friends encounter policemen, one portrayed by Duke Nicholson, Jack Nicholson’s grandson. |
|
|
Featured on the 2019 album “Norman Fucking Rockwell!”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Knife Party – Centipede |
‘Even tarantulas aren’t immune from an ambush’
|
| Directed by Elliott Sellers, the music video for “Centipede” by Knife Party, the electro house/dubstep duo consisting of Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen, starts with a 1930s film aesthetic and ends with the main character undergoing a grotesque transformation into a centipede after his destructive actions inadvertently harm his love. |
|
|
Featured on the 2012 album “Rage Valley”. |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The song “The River” by King Trigger is known for its energetic and chorus-driven structure, which made it popular in alternative clubs of the early 1980s.
2. The track “Nowhere to Run, Nowhere to Hide” was produced by Prince Paul, who is known for his innovative style in the horrorcore genre.
3. “Rev It Up” was uniquely recorded in a bomb shelter in Milwaukee, bringing a distinctive setting to match its funky rock energy.
4. Knife Party’s “Centipede” features a narration sample from the Discovery Channel series “The World’s Most Feared Animals”.
5. “Deepest Shame” by Plan B was originally a freestyle rap titled “Michelle” before being reworked into a soulful track.
6. During the filming of A1’s “Summertime of Our Lives” music video, Ben Adams fell ill after enduring the harsh filming conditions.
7. Bastille’s “Send Them Off!” is featured in the video game FIFA 17, enhancing its visibility amongst gaming audiences.
8. Ed Sheeran’s track from “x” reflects themes of self-acceptance and autonomy within the context of the music industry.
9. “Sweet Dreams (Ola Ola E)” by La Bouche is composed in the key of B minor, aligning with its nostalgic Eurodance style.
10. “Hush Boy” by Basement Jaxx showcases their electronic and house genre mastery, stemming from the “Crazy Itch Radio” album.
11. Lana Del Rey’s “Norman Fucking Rockwell” was co-produced by Jack Antonoff, contributing to its textured rock sound.
12. The song “Gabriel” explores themes of betrayal, with lyrics delivered by Valentina highlighting emotional conflict.
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 • Ya actin’ like a diva, sayin’ you don’t wanna pay (Regard) • My Lucifer is lonely (Billie Eilish) • I guess she only has herself to blame (Plan B) • Hey now, put your hands in the air (LSD) • They told me not to fall in love, that shit is pointless (The Weeknd) • Some people want me to be heads or tails (DJ Snake, AlunaGeorge) • I said, “Don’t be a jerk, don’t call me a taxi” (Lana Del Rey) • Even tarantulas aren’t immune from an ambush (Knife Party)
Musicwise : Art Pop, Art Pop, Edm, Electro House, Electropop, Modern Rock, Pop Dance, Uk Dance
