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Saturday, July 19, 2008

Paanch matlab... ?

1. One of the world’s most accomplished DJ’s, he recently won a Grammy nomination in 2008, apart from being the first DJ to play live at an Olympics to a public audience. Of Dutch origin, he has recently stopped using 'DJ' prior to his stage name. Who?

2. This group has a tendency to appear in costume for photo shoots and especially when they’re performing live. From performing in school uniforms and opening with Another Brick in the Wall in London, to dressing up as characters of Austin Powers in Miami. Their photo shoots involve referencing many classic movies as well. Which group?

3. X is a pop song of the 70’s, originally started out as an advertising jingle for Y. It debuted in 1971 on TV. Recorded over 74 times, Y waived off all royalties to X and donated $80,000 instead! Give X & Y.

4. X is a short film starring Y which could also be classified as a long-form music video. It was filmed and first screened in 1996 and released a year later internationally on VHS. The film tells the story of a scary Maestro with supernatural powers, who is being forced out of a small town by its mayor. The film is also notable for the first film appearance of rapper Mos Def. X has much in common with its most direct predecessor, Z, which came out in 1983. Give X,Y,Z.

5. What has been Ken Kutaragi’s contribution to the world of entertainment? He is also known as the “Father of X”.

3 comments:

Arun T P said...

1) Tiesto

2) Gnarls Barkley

3)

4) X - Ghosts
Y - Michael Jackson
Z - Thriller

5) !!!Playstation!!!

UDit said...

@arun t p
all those answered are correct!

Ques 3 remains unanswered.

UDit said...

Answers:
1. Tiesto
2. Gnarls Barkley
3. The song is I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing (In Perfect Harmony) and the company is Coca Cola.
4. X-Ghosts, Y-Michael Jackson, Z-Thriller
5. Playstation.

Saturday, July 19, 2008

Paanch matlab... ?

1. One of the world’s most accomplished DJ’s, he recently won a Grammy nomination in 2008, apart from being the first DJ to play live at an Olympics to a public audience. Of Dutch origin, he has recently stopped using 'DJ' prior to his stage name. Who?

2. This group has a tendency to appear in costume for photo shoots and especially when they’re performing live. From performing in school uniforms and opening with Another Brick in the Wall in London, to dressing up as characters of Austin Powers in Miami. Their photo shoots involve referencing many classic movies as well. Which group?

3. X is a pop song of the 70’s, originally started out as an advertising jingle for Y. It debuted in 1971 on TV. Recorded over 74 times, Y waived off all royalties to X and donated $80,000 instead! Give X & Y.

4. X is a short film starring Y which could also be classified as a long-form music video. It was filmed and first screened in 1996 and released a year later internationally on VHS. The film tells the story of a scary Maestro with supernatural powers, who is being forced out of a small town by its mayor. The film is also notable for the first film appearance of rapper Mos Def. X has much in common with its most direct predecessor, Z, which came out in 1983. Give X,Y,Z.

5. What has been Ken Kutaragi’s contribution to the world of entertainment? He is also known as the “Father of X”.

3 comments:

Arun T P said...

1) Tiesto

2) Gnarls Barkley

3)

4) X - Ghosts
Y - Michael Jackson
Z - Thriller

5) !!!Playstation!!!

UDit said...

@arun t p
all those answered are correct!

Ques 3 remains unanswered.

UDit said...

Answers:
1. Tiesto
2. Gnarls Barkley
3. The song is I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing (In Perfect Harmony) and the company is Coca Cola.
4. X-Ghosts, Y-Michael Jackson, Z-Thriller
5. Playstation.