How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Twenty One Pilots, Zedd, Nothing But Thieves, Rudimental, Faul, Wad Ad, PNAU, Avenged Sevenfold, Iggy Azalea, Wilkinson, Foxes, The Chainsmokers, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, Dansson & Marlon Hoffstadt
They are the performers of twelve amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos that ranked in various charts, this week (37/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. Which theme is prominently explored in Mac Miller’s song from the album *Swimming*?
- A Romantic love
- B Personal growth
- C Political issues
2. Which promotional campaign featured the LSD track released on August 9, 2018?
- A Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- B Apple iPhone X
- C Google Pixel 3
3. Where was the music video for Nothing But Thieves’ “Sorry” filmed?
- A London
- B Kiev
- C New York
4. Which track incorporates elements from Keyshia Cole’s “Shoulda Let You Go”?
- A Poison’s 1991 single
- B Ferreck Dawn & Redondo’s 2014 track
- C Dizzee Rascal’s 2003 track
5. What unique feature does the UK clear vinyl of Poison’s 1991 single include?
- A Acoustic version
- B Live guitar solo from “Unskinny Bop”
- C Remix by David Morales
6. In what film’s soundtrack does the Luther Vandross and Janet Jackson duet appear as a lead single?
- A *The Bodyguard*
- B *Mo’ Money*
- C *The Wedding Singer*
7. Which collaboration marked Zedd’s most urban-influenced track to date as of 2017?
- A With Liam Payne
- B With Selena Gomez
- C With Kesha
8. Who provides the trumpet contribution in Wilkinson’s “Too Close”?
- A Ralph Lamb
- B Louis Armstrong
- C Miles Davis
9. In the music video for Foxes’ “Glorious,” what activity is shown at a health spa?
- A Exercising in tennis attire
- B Painting
- C Singing karaoke
10. What is the explicit running time of The Chainsmokers’ “The One”?
- A 3 minutes and 46 seconds
- B 2 minutes and 59 seconds
- C 4 minutes and 10 seconds
11. Which language combination is used in French Affair’s “My Heart Goes Boom (La Di Da Da)” lyrics?
- A French and Spanish
- B English and French
- C German and French
12. What genre combination describes Dizzee Rascal’s track from *Boy in da Corner*?
- A Punk rock and acoustic
- B Grime and garage
- C Jazz and blues
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – 2010s Music Videos – week 37/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
1 . Twenty One Pilots – My Blood |
| The music video is directed by Tim Mattia. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Trench”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Zedd – Get Low (w/ Liam Payne) |
| The music video is directed by Andrew Donoho. |
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3 . Nothing But Thieves – Sorry |
| The music video is directed by Thomas James. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Broken Machine”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Rudimental – Never Let You Go (w/ Foy Vance) |
| The music video is directed by Nez. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “We the Generation”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Faul, Wad Ad, PNAU – Changes |
| The music video is directed by Cheesecake, Felix Urbauer. |
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6 . Avenged Sevenfold – Nightmare |
| The music video is directed by Wayne Isham. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Nightmare”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Iggy Azalea – Team |
| The music video is directed by Fabien Montique. |
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Featured on the 2016 album “Digital Distortion”. |
8 . Wilkinson – Too Close (w/ Detour City) |
| The music video is directed by Joe Alexander. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Lazers Not Included”. |
9 . Foxes – Glorious |
| The music video is directed by Justin Anderson. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Glorious”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . The Chainsmokers – The One |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Memories…Do Not Open”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros – Home |
| The music video is directed by Ryan Gall. |
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Featured on the 2009 album “Up from Below”. |
12 . Dansson & Marlon Hoffstadt – Shake That |
| The music video is directed by Helmi. |
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Mac Miller’s track from *Swimming* highlights personal growth and change. The lyrics emphasize evolving as a person, contributing to the album’s overarching theme of self-reflection.
2. The LSD track released on August 9, 2018, was featured in the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 promotional campaign. The single was unveiled simultaneously with the phone’s New York event.
3. The music video for “Sorry” by Nothing But Thieves was filmed in Kiev. Conor Mason wanders through scenes evoking human reactions to an apocalypse, mirroring the song’s theme.
4. Ferreck Dawn & Redondo’s 2014 track samples Keyshia Cole’s “Shoulda Let You Go.” The song blends deep house elements with electro house beats.
5. The UK clear vinyl of Poison’s single features a live guitar solo from “Unskinny Bop.” This single was the last to include C.C. DeVille until 2000.
6. The duet by Luther Vandross and Janet Jackson appears in the *Mo’ Money* soundtrack. It achieved significant chart success, reaching top positions in various countries.
7. Zedd’s track with Liam Payne marked his most urban-influenced song by 2017. Payne’s collaboration steered the track’s sound, with inspiration drawn from Drake.
8. Ralph Lamb provided trumpet contributions in Wilkinson’s “Too Close.” This drum and bass track was released as part of *Lazers Not Included*.
9. In Foxes’ “Glorious,” the video features scenes of patrons exercising in tennis attire at a health spa. The video ends with a playful push into the pool.
10. “The One” by The Chainsmokers has a runtime of 2 minutes and 59 seconds. Part of their album *Memories…Do Not Open*, it was released before the full album launch.
11. “My Heart Goes Boom (La Di Da Da)” by French Affair uses English and French. This bilingual track topped charts in several European countries.
12. Dizzee Rascal’s track from *Boy in da Corner* combines grime and garage genres. The song showcases his signature production style and lyrical prowess.
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