‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°675 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.

The subjects du jour are : Justin Timberlake, Ed Sheeran, Disciples, Birdy, Iggy Azalea, Angel Haze, Britney Spears, Thirty Seconds To Mars, Goldfrapp, George Ezra, Boyzone, Cage The Elephant

They are the performers of twelve amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos that ranked in various charts, this week (12/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.

QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. Who is credited as a featured artist alongside Justin Timberlake on the 2006 track “SexyBack”?

  • A Pharrell Williams
  • B Timbaland
  • C Jay-Z

2. What language features in Ed Sheeran’s song “Bibia Be Ye Ye” and translates to “all will be well”?

  • A Twi
  • B Swahili
  • C Yoruba

3. What happens to the dealer in the music video for Disciples’ 2015 single?

  • A He is arrested
  • B He loses consciousness after being drugged
  • C He wins the lottery

4. Which mythical figure is visually featured in Birdy’s “Wild Horses” music video?

  • A A siren
  • B A unicorn
  • C A dragon

5. Iggy Azalea’s song “Sally Walker” includes a narrative based on which theme?

  • A A school dance
  • B A funeral
  • C A wedding

6. Which artist collaborated with Angel Haze on the single from “Dirty Gold” in 2014?

  • A Sia
  • B Rihanna
  • C Dua Lipa

7. Which two artists produced the 2011 single from Britney Spears’ “Femme Fatale” album?

  • A Dr. Luke and Max Martin
  • B Timbaland and Pharrell Williams
  • C Mark Ronson and Ryan Tedder

8. Which space agency collaborated with Thirty Seconds to Mars for the release of “Up in the Air”?

  • A ESA
  • B Roscosmos
  • C NASA

9. What is unique about the recording personnel for Goldfrapp’s 2010 lead single?

  • A They recorded it live at a concert
  • B Several musicians contributed unique instruments
  • C The choir was composed of fans

10. What recent milestone did George Ezra’s single, released in 2019, achieve in the United Kingdom and South Africa?

  • A Grammy Award
  • B Platinum certification
  • C Olympic theme song

11. What significant aspect does the Boyzone single from their “Brother” album share regarding Stephen Gately?

  • A His first lead vocal
  • B His last recorded vocals
  • C A hidden vocal part

12. During the recording of Cage The Elephant’s 2010 single, what unconventional instrument was used by the drummer?

  • A A bucket
  • B Toy drums
  • C A coffee can

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Tracklist

1 . Justin Timberlake – Sexyback (w/ Timbaland)
The music video is directed by Michael Haussman.

Featured on the 2015 album “FutureSex/LoveSounds“.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

2 . Ed Sheeran – Bibia Be Ye Ye
The music video is directed by Gyo Gyimah.

Featured on the 2012 album “Divide“.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

3 . Disciples – They Don’t Know
The music video is directed by Luke Jacobs.

Featured on the 2011 album “They Don’t Know”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Instagram

4 . Birdy – Wild Horses
The music video is directed by Francis Wallis.

Featured on the 2006 album “Beautiful Lies”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

5 . Iggy Azalea – Sally Walker
The music video is directed by Colin Tilley.

Featured on the 2017 album “In My Defense”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Twitter

6 . Angel Haze – Battle Cry (w/ Sia)
The music video is directed by Frank Borin.

Featured on the 2014 album “Dirty Gold”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Facebook

7 . Britney Spears – Till The World Ends
The music video is directed by Ray Kay .

Featured on the 2016 album “Femme Fatale”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

8 . Thirty Seconds To Mars – Up In The Air
The music video is directed by Jared Leto.

Featured on the 2019 album “Love, Lust, Faith and Dreams”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

9 . Goldfrapp – Rocket
The music video is directed by Kim Gehrig.

Featured on the 2013 album “Head First”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

10 . George Ezra – Pretty Shining People
The music video is directed by Michael Cumming.

Featured on the 2011 album “Staying at Tamara’s”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

11 . Boyzone – Gave It All Away
The music video is directed by Phil Griffin.

Featured on the 2013 album “Brother”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

12 . Cage The Elephant – Shake Me Down
The music video is directed by Isaac Rentz.

Featured on the 2010 album “Thank You, Happy Birthday”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:

1. Justin Timberlake’s “SexyBack” features Timbaland, who co-wrote and co-produced the track. This collaboration marked a defining moment in mid-2000s pop music.

2. “Bibia Be Ye Ye” involves the Twi language from Ghana, reinforcing Ed Sheeran’s international musical encounters. The phrase translates to “all will be well,” complementing the song’s optimistic tone.

3. In the video for Disciples’ single, the dealer is drugged and loses consciousness. The storyline delves into themes of crime and retribution.

4. Birdy’s “Wild Horses” video features a siren, enhancing the ethereal qualities of the song through its underwater cinematography.

5. Iggy Azalea’s “Sally Walker” portrays a funeral scene that creatively twists the imagery of the familiar nursery rhyme into a narrative of dark comedy.

6. Angel Haze collaborated with Sia on “Battle Cry,” blending their distinct styles into an anthem with themes of strength and resilience.

7. Britney Spears’ “Femme Fatale” single was crafted by Dr. Luke and Max Martin, who have often shaped chart-topping hits with an unmistakable pop sensibility.

8. Thirty Seconds to Mars worked with NASA for “Up in the Air,” marking a historic and unique release method for the track from space.

9. Goldfrapp’s single features an ensemble of musicians contributing various instruments, from violin to programming, creating a rich sonic texture.

10. George Ezra’s single achieved platinum status in the UK and South Africa, confirming its widespread popularity and commercial success.

11. Boyzone’s single contains Stephen Gately’s last recorded vocals, offering a poignant tribute to the late band member.

12. Cage The Elephant’s drummer used toy drums during the recording, adding a quirky, creative twist to the song’s production. This choice contributed to the band’s distinctive sound.

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