‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°712 – 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 : Kasabian, Santigold, Rihanna, Madonna, Morrissey, Amelia Lily, Courteeners, Bars And Melody, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Hurts, Gorillaz, Chvrches

They are the performers of twelve amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos that ranked in various charts, this week (17/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.

QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. Which actor makes an appearance in the music video for Kasabian’s song released on 17 March 2017?

  • A Stephen Graham
  • B Simon Pegg
  • C Benedict Cumberbatch

2. In which video game is Santigold’s “Disparate Youth” featured?

  • A NBA 2K16
  • B FIFA 20
  • C The Sims 3

3. Which American event hosted the first complete performance of Rihanna’s song released in 2015?

  • A Super Bowl
  • B NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament Final Four
  • C Coachella

4. Madonna’s “Medellín” includes references to which infamous figure?

  • A Al Capone
  • B Pablo Escobar
  • C Che Guevara

5. Which production role did Mick Ronson serve on Morrissey’s track “Glamorous Glue”?

  • A Lyricist
  • B Drummer
  • C Producer

6. What type of product was Amelia Lily’s “Party Over” promoted as?

  • A Album single
  • B Non-album single
  • C Soundtrack single

7. Which football club used The Courteeners’ track from their debut album for celebratory purposes in 2013?

  • A Chelsea FC
  • B Manchester United
  • C Liverpool FC

8. How many official singles did Bars and Melody release before the track from 5 April 2015?

  • A One
  • B Two
  • C Three

9. What role does Noel Gallagher assume in the music video for his 2012 single?

  • A Boxing coach
  • B Referee
  • C Ring announcer

10. What is the B-side to Hurts’ single released on their debut album *Happiness*?

  • A Live Like Horses
  • B Wither
  • C Under the Snow

11. Which band collaborated with Popcaan on a single released in March 2017?

  • A Bastille
  • B Gorillaz
  • C Blur

12. Chvrches’ “Recover” appeared on which EP?

  • A Liaison EP
  • B The Bones of What You Believe EP
  • C Recover EP

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Tracklist

1 . Kasabian – You’re In Love With A Psycho
The music video is directed by Sam Fleischner.

Featured on the 2017 album “For Crying Out Loud”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

2 . Santigold – Disparate Youth
The music video is directed by Darren Craig, Jonathan Craven and Jeff Nicholas.

Featured on the 2012 album “Master of My Make-Believe”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

3 . Rihanna – American Oxygen
The music video is directed by Diana Kunst and Mau Morgó.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

4 . Madonna – Medellín (w/ Maluma)
The music video is directed by George Tiffin.

Featured on the 2019 album “Madame X”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

5 . Morrissey – Glamorous Glue
The music video is directed by Travis Kopach.

Featured on the 1992 album “Your Arsenal“.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

6 . Amelia Lily – Party Over

Lyrics >> More by the same : Instagram

7 . Courteeners – Not Nineteen Forever

Featured on the 2008 album “St. Jude”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

8 . Bars And Melody – Stay Strong
The music video is directed by Mike Bruce.

Featured on the 2015 album “143”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Instagram

9 . Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds – Dream On
The music video is directed by W.I.Z..

Featured on the 2011 album “High Flying Birds“.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

10 . Hurts – Sunday
The music video is directed by Pete Candeland, Jamie Hewlett.

Featured on the 2010 album “Happiness”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

11 . Gorillaz – Saturnz Barz (w/ Popcaan)
The music video is directed by Wim Reygaert.

Featured on the 2017 album “Humanz”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

12 . Chvrches – Recover

Featured on the 2013 album “The Bones Of What You Believe“.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Twitter

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

1. The music video for the Kasabian track features actor Stephen Graham alongside the band members in a fictional asylum setting. W.I.Z. directed it, bringing a touch of chaotic charm to the visuals.

2. Santigold’s “Disparate Youth” revved up the gaming world appearing in NBA 2K16. The track’s spirited vibe also caught the attention of vehicle advertisers.

3. Rihanna’s 2015 track was first fully performed at the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament Final Four. A patriotic backdrop accompanied the historic unveiling.

4. A nod to Pablo Escobar in the lyrics adds a controversial flair to Madonna’s “Medellín.” Maluma, a Medellín native, joins in this multicultural musical journey.

5. Producing Morrissey’s “Glamorous Glue” was Mick Ronson’s handiwork. The song later took on new life through television features and chart appearances.

6. “Party Over” debuted as a non-album single for Amelia Lily, showing her musical versatility. Charting modestly, it still left a notable beat behind.

7. Manchester United chose The Courteeners’ track to celebrate their Premier League win in 2013, underscoring a victorious year with local tunes.

8. Bars and Melody’s third official single release is part of their early digital catalog. Following “Hopeful” and “Keep Smiling,” it continued their post-talent-show momentum.

9. Noel Gallagher plays the role of a referee in the song’s music video, showcasing his multifunctional presence. It complements the drama of the boxing narrative.

10. The B-side for Hurts’ single is “Live Like Horses.” By expanding their sound with additional tracks, the duo embraced a full musical expression.

11. Gorillaz teamed up with Popcaan for the 2017 release. This cross-cultural collaboration adds vibrant dimensions to their album *Humanz*.

12. Chvrches’ “Recover” graced both their album and an eponymous EP. These releases spotlighted the band’s entry into synth-pop notoriety.

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