‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°690 – 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 : Bastille, Frank Turner, Meghan Trainor, Ariana Grande, Neiked, Lil Nas X, Avicii, Marshmello & Kane Brown, Arctic Monkeys, Bad Meets Evil, Alex Clare, Beyoncé

They are the performers of twelve amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos that ranked in various charts, this week (26/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.

QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. What movie is sampled in the Bastille song released as the lead single from their album “Wild World”?

  • A Weird Science
  • B The Breakfast Club
  • C Back to the Future

2. What message does Frank Turner wear in the music video for his song from the album “Tape Deck Heart”?

  • A The end is nigh
  • B The end is near
  • C The end is coming

3. Which artist co-wrote Meghan Trainor’s track from the album *Thank You*?

  • A Jason Derulo
  • B Bruno Mars
  • C Ed Sheeran

4. Which artist collaborated with Ariana Grande on the song involving a CNN town hall sample?

  • A Nicki Minaj
  • B Drake
  • C Cardi B

5. In the Neiked song featuring MIMI, what phrase is a central motif?

  • A You can call me
  • B Call me maybe
  • C Stop calling me

6. Which classic rock band’s song is interpolated in the Lil Nas X remix of “Rodeo” featuring Nas?

  • A Led Zeppelin
  • B Heart
  • C The Eagles

7. Which vocalist contributed lead vocals on a 2013 Avicii song from the album **True**?

  • A Dan Tyminski
  • B Chris Stapleton
  • C Randy Travis

8. What setting is featured in the music video for the Marshmello and Kane Brown collaboration released in 2019?

  • A Beach
  • B Desert roads
  • C City streets

9. Which instrument does Alex Turner play in the Arctic Monkeys track from the album *AM*?

  • A Bass guitar
  • B Twelve-string electric guitar
  • C Keyboard

10. Which duo forms the act known as Bad Meets Evil, who released “Fast Lane”?

  • A Jay-Z and Kanye West
  • B Eminem and Royce da 5’9″
  • C Nas and AZ

11. Who produced Alex Clare’s “Too Close,” featured on his debut album?

  • A Timbaland
  • B Major Lazer
  • C Mark Ronson

12. What is the theme of the Beyoncé song “Pretty Hurts” as depicted in its music video?

  • A A fashion show
  • B A beauty pageant
  • C A dance competition

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Tracklist

1 . Bastille – Good Grief
The music video is directed by Nysu.

Featured on the 2016 album “Wild World”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

2 . Frank Turner – The Way I Tend To Be
The music video is directed by James Copeman.

Featured on the 2013 album “Tape Deck Heart”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

3 . Meghan Trainor – Me Too
The music video is directed by James Copeman.

Featured on the 2016 album “Thank You”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

4 . Ariana Grande – The Light Is Coming (w/ Nicki Minaj)
The music video is directed by Dave Meyers.

Featured on the 2018 album “Sweetener”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

5 . Neiked – Call Me (w/ MIMI)

Lyrics >> More by the same : Instagram

6 . Lil Nas X – Rodeo (w/ Nas)
The music video is directed by Bradley & Pablo.

Featured on the 2019 album “7”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Twitter

7 . Avicii – Hey Brother
The music video is directed by Jesse Sternbaum.

Featured on the 2013 album “TRUE”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

8 . Marshmello & Kane Brown – One Thing Right
The music video is directed by Robert Hales .

Featured on the 2019 album “Joytime III”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

9 . Arctic Monkeys – Do I Wanna Know?
The music video is directed by David Wilson.

Featured on the 2013 album “Am“.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

10 . Bad Meets Evil – Fast Lane (w/ Eminem, Royce Da 5’9)
The music video is directed by James Larese.

Featured on the 2011 album “Hell: The Sequel”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Twitter

11 . Alex Clare – Too Close
The music video is directed by Ian Bonhôte.

Featured on the 2011 album “The Lateness of the Hour”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Instagram

12 . Beyoncé – Pretty Hurts
The music video is directed by Melina Matsoukas.

Featured on the 2013 album “Beyoncé“.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

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

1. Bastille’s track samples “Weird Science,” adding an element of 1980s nostalgia to its composition. The film’s quirky science themes blend with the song’s indie pop style.

2. Frank Turner is depicted with a sandwich board reading “the end is coming,” adding a touch of apocalyptic humor to the video’s setting.

3. Meghan Trainor collaborated with Jason Derulo on this track, blending R&B and pop elements in its minimalistic arrangement.

4. Nicki Minaj teamed up with Ariana Grande for a promotional single featuring notable audio samples from a CNN town hall, adding a unique twist to the track.

5. The phrase “you can call me” resonates throughout the NEIKED song, emphasizing themes of connection and availability through its upbeat lyrics.

6. Heart’s “Barracuda” is cleverly woven into the remix of “Rodeo,” expanding the song’s rock energy with a nod to the classic hit.

7. Avicii’s song “Hey Brother” features Dan Tyminski on vocals, bridging bluegrass and electronic dance music in a harmonious way.

8. The Marshmello and Kane Brown music video unfolds along desert roads, conjuring a narrative steeped in Americana and the open road.

9. Alex Turner plays the twelve‑string electric guitar on this Arctic Monkeys track, adding layers of sound that characterize the band’s signature style.

10. Eminem and Royce da 5’9″ come together as Bad Meets Evil, showcasing their dynamic rap partnership in “Fast Lane.”

11. Major Lazer members Diplo and Switch infused Alex Clare’s “Too Close” with their distinct production style, combining electronic and soul influences.

12. The music video for Beyoncé’s “Pretty Hurts” explores the pressures and competition of beauty pageants, offering a critical look at societal beauty standards.

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