Music makes the world go round
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Music makes the world go round. Take this music quiz with an expat twist to test just how in tune you are with music trivia around the world.
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Hmmmm. Apparently music does not make your world go around.
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Nice try, but you’re still way out of tune. Time to dig up those CDs and Vinyls.
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Good effort. You’re in tune to the world of music, but occasionally you tune out.
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Congratulations! It’s clear you eat, breathe and dream music!
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
Jim Morrison’s grave is a shrine to fans of the Doors. But where is it located?
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Correct! The Doors’ frontman Jim Morrison died of a heroin overdose in 1971 in Paris, and is buried in Père Lachaise Cemetery where Oscar Wilde is buried too, one of the city’s most sought-after tourist attractions.
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Sorry! It’s Paris. The Doors’ frontman Jim Morrison died of a heroin overdose in 1971 in Paris, and is buried in Père Lachaise Cemetery where Oscar Wilde is buried as well, one of the city’s most sought-after tourist attractions.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Which of these legendary musicians or bands has a theme park in their name in the United States?
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Correct! In 1986, country singer Dolly Parton became a co-owner of amusement park “Rebel Railroad,” renaming it “Dollywood” that year. Dollywood has several areas reflecting the history and culture of east Tennessee, while other areas explore Dolly Parton’s life and imagination. Dollywood has theme park rides, an adjacent water park and even a chain of dinner theaters. The park employs over 3,000 people.
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Sorry! It’s Dolly Parton. In 1986, country singer Dolly Parton became a co-owner of amusement park “Rebel Railroad,” renaming it “Dollywood” that year. Dollywood has several areas reflecting the history and culture of east Tennessee, while other areas explore Dolly Parton’s life and imagination. Dollywood has theme park rides, an adjacent water park and even a chain of dinner theaters. The park employs over 3,000 people.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
The Paradiso concert hall is in which European city?
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Correct! Paradiso is one of Amsterdam’s best-loved live music venues. Formerly a church, the neo-gothic building has been dubbed the ‘Pop Temple’. The venue has staged many legendary acts among them the Rolling Stones, Prince and Nirvana.
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Sorry! It’s Amsterdam. Paradiso is one of Amsterdam’s best-loved live music venues. Formerly a church, the neo-gothic building has been dubbed the ‘Pop Temple’. The venue has staged many legendary acts among them the Rolling Stones, Prince and Nirvana.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Where was this U2 album cover shot? Clue: the location is also the title of the album
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Correct! Dutch photographer Anton Corbijn took a number of photos of the band for the album in the desert. The album’s lyrics and sounds were inspired by the band’s fascination with the landscapes of the United States, particularly its deserts. Although the tree in the image collapsed in 2000 and has lain on the ground ever since, it’s still a pilgrimage point for U2 fans.
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Sorry! It’s the Joshua Tree National Park. Dutch photographer Anton Corbijn took a number of photos of the band for the album in the desert. The album’s lyrics and sounds were inspired by the band’s fascination with the landscapes of the United States, particularly its deserts. Although the tree in the image collapsed in 2000 and has lain on the ground ever since, it’s still a pilgrimage point for U2 fans.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
“Engines stop running, but I have no fear ‘cause London is drowning, and I live by the river”? These lyrics are from which song?
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Correct! London Calling was released in 1979 as both a song and album title. It remains one of the most popular songs about London to date.
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Sorry! It’s London Calling by The Clash. London Calling was released in 1979 as both a song and album title. It remains one of the most popular songs about London to date.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Where in the world would you find the gamelan?
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Correct! Gamelan is the traditional musical ensemble found in Indonesia, made up predominantly of percussive instruments.
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Incorrect: It’s Indonesia. Gamelan is the traditional musical ensemble found in Indonesia, made up predominantly of percussive instruments.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
Dutch DJs seem to dominate the trance and electronic dance music scene nowadays. Which one of the following DJs is not Dutch?
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Correct! Tim Bergling, better known by his stage name Avicii, is a Swedish DJ, remixer, record producer and singer. His biggest hits are: Waiting for Love, Hey Brother and Wake Me Up.
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Sorry! It’s Avicii. Tim Bergling, better known by his stage name Avicii, is a Swedish DJ, remixer, record producer and singer. His biggest hits are: Waiting for Love, Hey Brother and Wake Me Up.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
New York, New York is an iconic song about The Big Apple. Many versions have been recorded but who was the original singer?
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Correct! Liza Minnelli was the original singer of New York, New York. It was the theme song for Martin Scorcese’s film, New York, New York (1977). It was performed by Liza Minnelli in the film, but the song was made famous by Frank Sinatra.
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Sorry! Liza Minnelli was the original singer of New York, New York. It was the theme song for Martin Scorcese’s film, New York, New York (1977). It was performed by Liza Minnelli in the film, but the song was made famous by Frank Sinatra.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Berlin inspires many artists around the world. Countless international and national artists and bands have recorded songs or albums in the famous Hansa recording studios. But which one of the artists below hasn’t?
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Correct! Legendary albums have been recorded at Hansa studios with David Bowie’s Heroes, U2’s Achtung Baby and Iggy Pop’s Lust for Life among them. Queen recorded most of their albums in the Mountain Studios in Montreux Switzerland.
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Sorry! It’s Queen. Legendary albums have been recorded at the Hansa Studios with David Bowie’s Heroes, U2’s Achtung Baby and Iggy Pop’s Lust for Life among them. Queen recorded most of their albums in the Mountain Studios in Montreux Switzerland.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
Talent runs in the family, or at least that’s what we can assume from musical families such as the Jackson 5, Noel and Liam Gallagher (Oasis), Kings of Leon, Bee Gees and of course the Von Trapp family. But from which country did the Von Trapps hail?
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Correct! The Von Trapp wealth had dissipated by the European depression during the 1930’s; so they started performing out of necessity. They toured as The Trapp Family Singers, performing around Europe and America. Although the original von Trapp siblings have long stopped touring, four of Maria and the Captain’s great-grandchildren have kept the tradition alive.
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Sorry! It’s Austria. The Von Trapp wealth had dissipated by the European depression during the 1930’s; so they started performing out of necessity. They toured as The Trapp Family Singers, performing around Europe and America. Although the original von Trapp siblings have long stopped touring, four of Maria and the Captain’s great-grandchildren have kept the tradition alive.
