How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Stooshe, The Pretty Reckless, Martin Jensen, James Arthur, Drumsound & Bassline Smith, The Neighbourhood, The Vaccines, Mumford & Sons, The Naked And Famous, Marshmello, Olly Alexander, Years & Years, Robbie Williams, Tove Lo
They are the performers of twelve amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos that ranked in various charts, this week (11/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. What musical shift marked Mumford & Sons’ “Believe”?
- A A transition from folk to jazz
- B A shift from folk rock to alternative rock
- C Adding orchestral elements
2. What notable achievement did “Young Blood” by The Naked and Famous reach in New Zealand?
- A First NZ song to debut at #1 in over three years
- B First NZ song to feature in a Hollywood movie
- C First NZ song to be used in a tech advertisement
3. Who features as the lead vocalist in Marshmello’s “Here with Me”?
- A Elton John
- B Lauren Mayberry from Chvrches
- C Sia
4. What thematic element does “Sanctify” by Years & Years explore?
- A Human-android interactions
- B Oceanic exploration
- C Historical reenactments
5. What was the original intent of Robbie Williams’ “Morning Sun”?
- A A personal reflection
- B A tribute to Michael Jackson
- C A dedication to charity workers
6. What unexpected factor contributed to the success of “Stay High” by Tove Lo?
- A A viral TikTok dance
- B Instagram endorsement by Ellie Goulding
- C A surprise remix reveal at Coachella
7. For what film was Lana Del Rey’s “Young and Beautiful” specifically composed?
- A Gone Girl
- B The Great Gatsby
- C Fifty Shades of Grey
8. Where did Kylie Minogue record “Into the Blue”?
- A In New York City amidst a blizzard
- B On a beach in Australia
- C In London on her birthday
9. What distinctive production feature is present in McLean’s “My Name”?
- A Use of classical instruments
- B Drums recorded at Abbey Road Studios
- C Production in Los Angeles
10. What personal theme is central to Louis Tomlinson’s “Two of Us”?
- A A failed relationship
- B A tribute to his mother
- C A celebration of his siblings
11. What distinctive visual element is featured in the “Only Want You” video by Rita Ora?
- A Ora as a time traveler
- B Ora evading paparazzi
- C Ora dancing in a remote desert
12. Where did Marlon Roudette’s “When the Beat Drops Out” achieve commercial success at number one?
- A Spain and Portugal
- B Germany
- C Brazil
For TWELVE more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – 2010s Music Videos – week 11/52 – click here
Tracklist
1 . Stooshe – Love Me (w/ Travie McCoy) |
| The music video is directed by Matt Stawski. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “London with the Lights On”. |
2 . The Pretty Reckless – Heaven Knows |
| The music video is directed by Taylor Momsen & Jon Jon. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Going to Hell”. |
3 . Martin Jensen, James Arthur – Nobody |
| The music video is directed by Karl Richter. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Nobody”. |
4 . Drumsound & Bassline Smith – What Can You Do For Me |
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Featured on the 2014 album ” “. |
5 . The Neighbourhood – Sweater Weather |
| The music video is directed by Zack Sekuler & Daniel Iglesias Jr.. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “I Love You.”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . The Vaccines – Handsome |
| The music video is directed by Gerson Aguerri. |
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Featured on the 2013 album ” “. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Mumford & Sons – Believe |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Wilder Mind“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . The Naked And Famous – Young Blood |
| The music video is directed by Campbell Hooper. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Passive Me, Aggressive You”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Marshmello – Here With Me w/ Chvrches) |
| The music video is directed by Mercedes Bryce Morgan. |
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Featured on the 2015 album ” “. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Olly Alexander, Years & Years – Sanctify |
| The music video is directed by Fred Rowson. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Palo Santo”. |
11 . Robbie Williams – Morning Sun |
| The music video is directed by Vaughan Arnell . |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Reality Killed the Video Star“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Tove Lo – Habits [Stay High] [Hippie Sabotage Remix] |
| The music video is directed by Motellet. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Queen of the Clouds”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Mumford & Sons’ “Believe” features a shift from their folk rock origins to an alternative rock style, marking their foray into electric instrumentation.
2. “Young Blood” by The Naked and Famous debuted at number one on the New Zealand Singles Chart, being the first New Zealand artist to do so in over three years.
3. Lauren Mayberry of the Scottish synth-pop band Chvrches provides the lead vocals in Marshmello’s track “Here with Me.”
4. “Sanctify” delves into a futuristic narrative featuring humans in a world dominated by androids, with notable sci-fi elements.
5. “Morning Sun” by Robbie Williams was intended as a tribute to Michael Jackson but later evolved to focus on Williams’ introspections.
6. Tove Lo’s “Stay High” remix saw commercial success partly due to a strong endorsement by Ellie Goulding on Instagram.
7. Lana Del Rey’s “Young and Beautiful” was specifically composed for the 2013 film “The Great Gatsby,” adding to its lush soundtrack.
8. Kylie Minogue recorded “Into the Blue” in London on her 45th birthday, contributing to its celebratory yet independent themes.
9. McLean’s “My Name” benefited from additional production completed in Los Angeles, enhancing its polished finish.
10. “Two of Us” by Louis Tomlinson is a poignant tribute to his mother, Johannah Deakin, who passed away in 2016.
11. The music video for “Only Want You” by Rita Ora prominently features scenes of her evading persistent paparazzi.
12. Marlon Roudette’s “When the Beat Drops Out” enjoyed notable commercial success, reaching number one in Germany.
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