How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Bombay Bicycle Club, Skylar Grey, Alt-J, Eminem, Milky Chance, Lorde, Kygo, Alex Clare, Jake Bugg, Magnetic Man, Kings Of Leon, Calvin Harris
They are the performers of twelve amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos that ranked in various charts, this week (43/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. Who provides background vocals on Bombay Bicycle Club’s “Lights Out, Words Gone”?
- A Ellie Goulding
- B Lucy Rose
- C Florence Welch
2. Which artist features uncredited in Eminem’s “Survival” chorus?
- A Liz Rodrigues
- B Skylar Grey
- C Rihanna
3. How is Alex Clare’s “War Rages On” primarily used in media?
- A Movie end-credit theme
- B BBC drama title sequence
- C Video game soundtrack
4. What distinct lyric does Alt-J’s track include?
- A “Tastes like summer rain”
- B “Lick you like a crisp packet”
- C “Add a little salt and lime”
5. Which artist performed songs from his album at Jugendfest 2017 before its official release?
- A Eminem
- B Jake Bugg
- C Kygo
6. What unlikely object did Thom Green incorporate into Alt-J’s track percussion?
- A Cowbell
- B Wine bottle
- C Rubber duck
7. Which cultural role did Eminem aim to fill with “Survival” in conjunction with video games?
- A Emotional background
- B Action-packed anthem
- C Mystery theme
8. What feature connects Lorde’s “Tennis Court” music video and its sound style?
- A Cinematic drama
- B Futuristic apparatus
- C Minimalist approach
9. What contrasts characterize Milky Chance’s song sonically?
- A Folktronica and blues
- B Hip hop beats and rock
- C Jazz fusion and choral music
10. Which visual element is prominent in Calvin Harris’s “Slow Acid” music video?
- A Fiery landscapes
- B Silvery-blue skin
- C Retro film reels
11. How is Magnetic Man’s collaboration with Katy B notably distributed?
- A Exclusive digital download
- B Only on vinyl
- C Digital and vinyl release
12. From which studio does “Slumville Sunrise” originate?
- A Abbey Road
- B Shangri La
- C Electric Lady
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – 2010s Music Videos – week 43/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
1 . Bombay Bicycle Club – Lights Out, Words Gone |
| The music video is directed by Rob&Rob. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “A Different Kind of Fix”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Skylar Grey – Invisible |
| The music video is directed by Jay Martin. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Invisible – “. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Alt-J – Every Other Freckle |
| The music video is directed by Olivier Groulx. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “This Is All Yours”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Eminem – Survival |
| The music video is directed by Syndrome. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “The Marshall Mathers LP 2“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Milky Chance – Down By The River |
| The music video is directed by Felix Urbauer. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Sadnecessary”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Lorde – Tennis Court |
| The music video is directed by Joel Kefali. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Pure Heroine”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Kygo – Stargazing (w/ Justin Jesso) |
| The music video is directed by Philip R. Lopez. |
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8 . Alex Clare – War Rages On |
| The music video is directed by Alex Southam. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Three Hearts”. |
9 . Jake Bugg – Slumville Sunrise |
| The music video is directed by Shane Meadows. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Shangri La”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Magnetic Man – Perfect Stranger (w/ Katy B) |
| The music video is directed by WIZ. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Magnetic Man”. |
11 . Kings of Leon – Reverend |
| The music video is directed by Laura Gorun. |
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Featured on the 2016 album “WALLS”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Calvin Harris – Slow Acid |
| The music video is directed by Emil Nava. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Motion”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Lucy Rose is the voice you hear harmonizing on “Lights Out, Words Gone.” Her contributions offer a delicate touch, synonymous with the band’s indie rock essence.
2. Liz Rodrigues lends her uncredited vocals to “Survival,” weaving her voice into the fabric of Eminem’s track, adding depth to the chorus.
3. Alex Clare’s “War Rages On” fuels the opening of the BBC drama “Our Girl,” setting a tone of perseverance through its gripping title sequence.
4. Alt-J’s track presents you the peculiar choice of licking a crisp packet as a metaphor. It’s an example of their lyrical boldness and imagery.
5. Kygo showcased tracks at Jugendfest 2017, performing them before his album officially hit the shelves, giving live audiences an early taste.
6. What’s more eclectic than a cowbell? Thom Green adds this distinctive ring to Alt-J’s song, contributing a unique rhythmic layer.
7. Eminem’s “Survival” aligns with video game energy, designed as a robust anthem for action scenes, aiming to synchronize beats with gameplay excitement.
8. Lorde’s “Tennis Court” music video visually minimizes just as its sound does. The staring contest with the camera matches its sparse musical elements.
9. Milky Chance mixes folktronica with a splash of blue near Fulda River. These genres blend delicately to create atmospheric soundscapes.
10. A surreal touch defines “Slow Acid”: the music video paints life in silvery blue hues, highlighting a visually striking urban nightscape.
11. Magnetic Man balanced its release method: both digital and on 12″ vinyl, ensuring “Perfect Stranger” was accessible to audiophiles and streamers alike.
12. Nestled in Malibu, Shangri La is the creative ground for “Slumville Sunrise,” where Rick Rubin infused his enduring production magic into the track.
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