‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°679 – 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 : Kate Nash, Breathe Carolina, Jonas Brothers, Lady Gaga, Lana Del Rey, Halsey, Robin Schulz, Mumford & Sons, Arctic Monkeys, Florence + The Machine, Rudimental, The Wombats

They are the performers of twelve amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos that ranked in various charts, this week (16/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.

QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. Which B-side is included with Kate Nash’s song released through Fiction Records on April 12, 2010?

  • A Grrrilla Munch
  • B R n B Side
  • C Both A and B

2. Who produced the Breathe Carolina single released as a lead from their 2010 album?

  • A David Schmitt
  • B Ian Kirkpatrick
  • C Simon Wilcox

3. What certification did the Jonas Brothers’ song achieve in Australia?

  • A Gold
  • B Silver
  • C Platinum

4. Who is depicted as a biblical figure in Lady Gaga’s “Judas” music video?

  • A Mary Magdalene
  • B Judas
  • C Jesus

5. What visual style characterizes Lana Del Rey’s video for her 2012 single?

  • A Avant-garde
  • B Film noir
  • C Expressionism

6. What two elements does Halsey’s lead single incorporate?

  • A Jazz and hip hop
  • B Punk and country
  • C Dark pop and R&B

7. “Headlights” by Robin Schulz features vocals by which singer?

  • A Ilsey
  • B Rudimental
  • C Bradley Soileau

8. What is omitted in Mumford & Sons’ track from “Wilder Mind” that was present in earlier albums?

  • A Electric guitar
  • B Banjo
  • C Harmonica

9. Who directed the Arctic Monkeys video released in April 2011?

  • A Laurieann Gibson
  • B Focus Creeps
  • C MOTIONarmy

10. Who contributed pedal steel guitar on Florence and the Machine’s 2018 release?

  • A Rob Ackroyd
  • B Tom Monger
  • C Greg Leisz

11. Where was the music video for Rudimental’s fifth single shot?

  • A USA
  • B Thailand
  • C London

12. What is the primary genre classification for The Wombats’ 2011 single?

  • A Indie pop
  • B Synthwave
  • C Nu jazz

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Tracklist

1 . Kate Nash – Do-Wah-Doo
The music video is directed by MOTIONarmy.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

2 . Breathe Carolina – Blackout
The music video is directed by Anthony Mandler.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

3 . Jonas Brothers – Cool
The music video is directed by Laurieann Gibson & Lady Gaga.

Featured on the 2011 album “Happiness Begins”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

4 . Lady Gaga – Judas
The music video is directed by Yoann Lemoine.

Featured on the 2019 album “Born This Way“.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

5 . Lana Del Rey – Blue Jeans
The music video is directed by Sing J Lee.

Featured on the 2011 album “Born to Die“.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

6 . Halsey – Now Or Never
The music video is directed by Kronck.

Featured on the 2012 album “Hopeless Fountain Kingdom”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

7 . Robin Schulz – Headlights (w/ Ilsey)
The music video is directed by Marcus Haney.

Featured on the 2017 album “Sugar”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

8 . Mumford & Sons – The Wolf

Featured on the 2015 album “Wilder Mind“.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

9 . Arctic Monkeys – Don’t Sit Down ‘Cause I’ve Moved Your Chair

Featured on the 2015 album “Suck It and See”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

10 . Florence + The Machine – Sky Full Of Song
The music video is directed by AG Rojas.

Featured on the 2011 album “High As Hope”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

11 . Rudimental – Right Here (w/ Foxes)
The music video is directed by Josh Cole.

Featured on the 2018 album “Home”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

12 . The Wombats – Anti-D
The music video is directed by Marc Klasfeld.

Featured on the 2013 album “This Modern Glitch”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

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

1. The single by Kate Nash includes both “Grrrilla Munch” and “R n B Side” as B-sides, showcasing her quirky style. Released in 2010, it maintained her indie pop persona.

2. Ian Kirkpatrick produced Breathe Carolina’s lead single, contributing to its vibrant synthpop and dance-pop blend. He is known for shaping the duo’s electronic rock sound.

3. The Jonas Brothers’ “Cool” received gold certification in Australia and also achieved chart success in numerous countries, showcasing its broad appeal.

4. In the music video for Lady Gaga’s “Judas,” she plays Mary Magdalene. The video’s biblical imagery sparked conversation and criticism.

5. Lana Del Rey’s 2012 single features a film noir style, with Bradley Soileau joining her in its vintage visuals. It adds a timeless aura to her music.

6. Halsey’s single, noted for its dark pop and R&B blend, leads her album “Hopeless Fountain Kingdom.” It cemented her status as a boundary-pushing artist.

7. “Headlights” features Ilsey, who adds emotional depth to Robin Schulz’s polished EDM production. The pairing yields a romantic yet contemplative track.

8. Mumford & Sons abandoned the banjo in “Wilder Mind,” opting for a more rock-oriented sound. This marked a significant shift from their earlier stylistic roots.

9. The Arctic Monkeys’ 2011 video was directed by Focus Creeps, known for capturing the band’s distinct style with striking visual effects and color distortion.

10. Greg Leisz played pedal steel guitar for Florence and the Machine’s track from “High as Hope,” adding to its rich, layered sound.

11. Rudimental’s music video was filmed in Thailand, at the Tiger Temple. It features martial artist Master Liu Gao Jie in a dramatic narrative.

12. The Wombats’ single from 2011 falls under the indie pop genre, characterized by upbeat melodies and catchy hooks, aligning with the band’s style.

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