M83 Trivia
M83 trivia begins with the story of a French electronic rock group formed in Antibes in 1999 by Nicolas Fromageau and Anthony Gonzalez. After touring behind their second album, Dead Cities, Red Seas & Lost Ghosts, Fromageau departed, leaving Gonzalez to steer M83âs evolving, cinematic sound into one of the most distinctive projects in modern synth-driven music.
Easy M83 Trivia
13 questions
These easy M83 trivia questions are great for beginners and kids around age 12 and under.
Question 1
In what year was M83 formed?
- A.2001
- B.2003
- C.1999
- D.1997
Answer: 1999
M83 is a French electronic music project formed in 1999.
Question 2
Who is one of the founders of M83?
- A.Anthony Gonzalez
- B.Jean-Michel Jarre
- C.Thomas Bangalter
Answer: Anthony Gonzalez
The project was founded by Anthony Gonzalez and Nicolas Fromageau.
Question 3
M83 got its name from what spiral galaxy?
- A.Whirlpool Galaxy
- B.Messier 81
- C.Messier 83
- D.Andromeda
Answer: Messier 83
M83 took its name from the spiral galaxy Messier 83.
Question 4
What French city did M83 originate in?
- A.Cannes
- B.Antibes
- C.Nice
- D.Marseille
Answer: Antibes
M83 originated in Antibes on the French Riviera.
Question 5
What is the title of M83's 2001 debut album?
- A.Fantasy
- B.Junk
- C.DSVII
- D.M83
Answer: M83
M83 released its self-titled debut album in 2001.
Question 6
Which M83 album was released in 2003?
- A.Dead Cities, Red Seas & Lost Ghosts
- B.Before the Dawn Heals Us
- C.Saturdays=Youth
- D.Junk
Answer: Dead Cities, Red Seas & Lost Ghosts
The album 'Dead Cities, Red Seas & Lost Ghosts' was released in 2003.
Question 7
Which album did M83 release in 2005?
- A.Fantasy
- B.DSVII
- C.Saturdays=Youth
- D.Dawn Heals Us
Answer: Before the Dawn Heals Us
M83 released 'Before the Dawn Heals Us' in 2005.
Question 8
What M83 album came out in 2008?
- A.Junk
- B.M83
- C.Saturdays=Youth
- D.Hurry Up, We're Dreaming
Answer: Saturdays=Youth
The album 'Saturdays=Youth' came out in 2008.
Question 9
Which M83 release from 2011 was a double album?
- A.Before the Dawn Heals Us
- B.Hurry Up, We're Dreaming
- C.Junk
- D.DSVII
Answer: Hurry Up, We're Dreaming
M83 released the double album 'Hurry Up, We're Dreaming' in 2011.
Question 10
What is M83's best-known hit song?
- A.Reunion
- B.Outro
- C.Midnight City
- D.Wait
Answer: Midnight City
The song 'Midnight City' became M83's best-known hit.
Question 11
Which M83 album was released in 2016?
- A.Junk
- B.Fantasy
- C.DSVII
- D.Saturdays=Youth
Answer: Junk
M83 released the album 'Junk' in 2016.
Question 12
What album did M83 release in 2019?
- A.M83
- B.DSVII
- C.Junk
- D.Fantasy
Answer: DSVII
The album 'DSVII' was released in 2019.
Question 13
What album marked M83's return in 2023?
- A.Junk
- B.DSVII
- C.Saturdays=Youth
- D.Fantasy
Answer: Fantasy
M83 returned with the album 'Fantasy' in 2023.
M83 Family Trivia
12 questions
These family M83 trivia questions are built for mixed-age game nights, classrooms, and groups.
Question 1
In what year was Anthony Gonzalez born?
Answer: Anthony Gonzalez was born in 1980.
Anthony Gonzalez was born in 1980.
Question 2
Which French town is Anthony Gonzalez's birthplace?
Answer: Anthony Gonzalez was born in Antibes, France.
The listed birthplace for Anthony Gonzalez is Antibes, France.
Question 3
Which vocalist is heard on 'Midnight City'?
Answer: The vocalist on 'Midnight City' is Morgan Kibby.
Morgan Kibby is listed is the vocalist on 'Midnight City.'.
Question 4
If 'Graveyard Girl' popped up in a playlist, which M83 album would match it?
Answer: 'Graveyard Girl' is on the album 'Saturdays=Youth.'
'Graveyard Girl' belongs to 'Saturdays=Youth.'.
Question 5
M83 composed the score for which 2013 science-fiction film?
Answer: M83 composed the score for 'Oblivion.'
M83 composed the score for the 2013 science-fiction film 'Oblivion.'.
Question 6
Which actor starred in 'Oblivion,' the film featuring M83's score?
Answer: Tom Cruise starred in 'Oblivion.'
Tom Cruise is the star of 'Oblivion.'.
Question 7
M83's debut album came out on which label?
Answer: M83's debut album was released on the Gooom label.
The debut album is listed is having been released on Gooom.
Question 8
The title 'DSVII' is short for what longer name?
Answer: The album title 'DSVII' refers to 'Digital Shades Vol. II.'
'DSVII' refers to 'Digital Shades Vol. II.'.
Question 9
Which label released the album 'Fantasy'?
Answer: The album 'Fantasy' was released by Other Suns.
Other Suns is the label for 'Fantasy.'.
Question 10
M83's music is often described with what movie-like word?
Answer: M83's music has often been described as cinematic.
M83's music has often been described is cinematic.
Question 11
Which single was released before the album 'Fantasy' arrived?
Answer: The single released ahead of 'Fantasy' was 'Oceans Niagara.'
'Oceans Niagara' was released ahead of the album 'Fantasy.'.
Question 12
Before 'Fantasy' opened its doors, which single stepped out first?
Answer: 'Oceans Niagara' was released ahead of 'Fantasy.'
'Oceans Niagara' came out ahead of the album 'Fantasy.'.
Fun M83 Trivia
13 questions
These fun M83 trivia questions highlight surprising moments and playful facts for game-night groups.
Question 1
M83 sounds like it could be a freeway exit, but its name actually comes from what kind of cosmic object?
- A.A highway
- B.A room number
- C.A synthesizer model
- D.galaxy
Answer: A galaxy
The name M83 comes from a galaxy rather than something earthly like a highway or room number.
Question 2
Messier 83 has a much fancier nickname than âM83.â What is it?
- A.The Midnight Wheel Galaxy
- B.Southern Pinwheel Galaxy
- C.The Northern Spiral Galaxy
- D.The Silver Comet Galaxy
Answer: The Southern Pinwheel Galaxy
Messier 83 is also known is the Southern Pinwheel Galaxy.
Question 3
True or false: the album title 'Saturdays=Youth' really does include an equals sign.?
Answer: True
The title is styled with an equals sign: 'Saturdays=Youth.'.
Question 4
Anthony Gonzalez has pointed to which decadeâs music as a major influence on M83?
Answer: 1980s music
Anthony Gonzalez has cited 1980s music is a major influence on M83.
Question 5
One co-producer of 'Saturdays=Youth' shares a first name with a very ordinary guy named Ken. Who is he?
Answer: Ken Thomas
Ken Thomas co-produced the album 'Saturdays=Youth.'.
Question 6
'Saturdays=Youth' had more than one co-producer. Which producer named Ewan worked on it too?
Answer: Ewan Pearson
Ewan Pearson was also a co-producer of 'Saturdays=Youth.'.
Question 7
M83 popped up on the soundtrack to which film in the Divergent series?
- A.Insurgent
- B.The Divergent Series: Allegiant
- C.Divergent
- D.The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
Answer: The Divergent Series: Insurgent
M83 contributed music to the soundtrack of 'The Divergent Series: Insurgent.'.
Question 8
The song 'Oblivion' from the film score features which Norwegian singer?
Answer: Susanne Sundfør
'Oblivion' features Norwegian singer Susanne Sundfør.
Question 9
On the album 'Junk,' which French singer shows up as a featured artist?
Answer: Mai Lan
The album 'Junk' features French singer Mai Lan.
Question 10
Which famously flashy guitarist guests on M83âs song 'Go!'?
- A.Joe Satriani
- B.Slash
- C.John Petrucci
- D.Steve Vai
Answer: Steve Vai
The track 'Go!' on 'Junk' features guitarist Steve Vai.
Question 11
For the track 'Atlantique Sud' on 'Junk,' M83 brought in which Belgian artist?
Answer: ZZZ
'Atlantique Sud' features the Belgian artist ZZZ.
Question 12
Which 'Junk' track is the one that features both Mai Lan and Steve Vai?
Answer: Laser Gun
The song 'Laser Gun' from 'Junk' features Mai Lan and Steve Vai.
Question 13
If youâre scanning the tracklist of 'Fantasy' for memory trouble, which title are you looking for?
Answer: Amnesia
The album 'Fantasy' includes the track 'Amnesia.'.
Funny M83 Trivia
13 questions
These funny M83 trivia questions highlight playful moments, odd facts, and inside jokes.
Question 1
If M83 wanted to start a race with maximum efficiency, which song title would double as the shortest pep talk?
- A.A Word of Wisdom
- B.Us and the Rest
- C.Go!
- D.OK Pal
Answer: Go!
The M83 song title that works is a one-word launch command is "Go!".
Question 2
Which M83 song title sounds like a friendly text message from someone trying not to overcomplicate things?
- A.Go!
- B.Steve McQueen
- C.Moon Crystal
- D.OK Pal
Answer: OK Pal
"OK Pal" is an M83 song title.
Question 3
Which M83 title sounds like the world's most dramatic dermatologist appointment after sunset?
- A.Moon Crystal
- B.Skin of the Night
- C.Coloring the Void
- D.This Bright Flash
Answer: Skin of the Night
M83 has a song titled "Skin of the Night.".
Question 4
Which M83 song title feels like a gem shop opened on the moon and said, 'Why not?'?
- A.A Guitar and a Heart
- B.Moon Crystal
- C.Year One, One UFO
- D.Jeux d'enfants
Answer: Moon Crystal
"Moon Crystal" is one of M83's song titles.
Question 5
If a sci-fi calendar got way too specific, which M83 song title would it probably become?
- A.Us and the Rest
- B.Year One, One UFO
- C.Moon Crystal
- D.Car Chase Terror!
Answer: Year One, One UFO
The specific and playful title is "Year One, One UFO.".
Question 6
Which M83 title politely asks for a story in French instead of just yelling 'Tell me something good'?
- A.Moi Une Histoire
- B.Jeux d'enfants
- C.A Word of Wisdom
- D.OK Pal
Answer: Raconte-Moi Une Histoire
M83 has a song titled "Raconte-Moi Une Histoire.".
Question 7
Which M83 song title sounds like a lightning bolt trying to make a stylish entrance?
- A.Coloring the Void
- B.Skin of the Night
- C.This Bright Flash
- D.Go!
Answer: This Bright Flash
The title matching that image is "This Bright Flash.".
Question 8
Which M83 title shares its name with a famous-sounding person rather than an object, place, or cosmic event?
Answer: Steve McQueen
"Steve McQueen" is an M83 song title named like a person.
Question 9
Which M83 song title sounds like the contents of a very emotional lost-and-found box?
- A.A Guitar and a Heart
- B.A Word of Wisdom
- C.Us and the Rest
- D.This Bright Flash
Answer: A Guitar and a Heart
M83 has a song titled "A Guitar and a Heart.".
Question 10
Which M83 title keeps things fancy by going with French instead of just saying 'children's games'?
- A.OK Pal
- B.Go!
- C.Jeux d'enfants
- D.Raconte-Moi Une Histoire
Answer: Jeux d'enfants
"Jeux d'enfants" is an M83 song title.
Question 11
Which M83 song title sounds like a pet introduced with the seriousness of a movie trailer voice-over?
- A.Bibi the Dog
- B.Steve McQueen
- C.Car Chase Terror!
- D.Moon Crystal
Answer: Bibi the Dog
The pet-themed M83 title is "Bibi the Dog.".
Question 12
Which M83 title already includes the panic, so the action sequence doesn't need extra effort?
- A.Go!
- B.This Bright Flash
- C.Year One, One UFO
- D.Car Chase Terror
Answer: Car Chase Terror!
"Car Chase Terror!" is the M83 song title with built-in alarm bells.
Question 13
Which M83 song title sounds like someone brought crayons to an existential crisis?
- A.Moon Crystal
- B.Coloring the Void
- C.Skin of the Night
- D.A Word of Wisdom
Answer: Coloring the Void
The surreal title is "Coloring the Void.".
Hard M83 Trivia
14 questions
These hard M83 trivia questions are for expert fans who want a real challenge.
Question 1
In what year did M83 release its self-titled debut album?
Answer: 2001
M83's self-titled debut album was released in April 2001.
Question 2
April marked the arrival of M83's first album, but which year was it?
- A.2000
- B.2002
- C.2004
- D.2001
Answer: 2001
M83's self-titled debut came out in April 2001.
Question 3
'Dead Cities, Red Seas & Lost Ghosts' occupies what numbered spot in M83's studio-album sequence?
- A.Third
- B.Fourth
- C.Second
- D.First
Answer: It was M83's second studio album.
'Dead Cities, Red Seas & Lost Ghosts' was the second studio album by M83.
Question 4
Where does 'Saturdays=Youth' fall in order among M83's studio albums?
- A.Fourth
- B.Third
- C.Fifth
- D.Sixth
Answer: It was M83's fourth studio album.
'Saturdays=Youth' is M83's fourth studio album.
Question 5
'Fantasy' arrived as which numbered studio album in the M83 catalog?
- A.Tenth
- B.Ninth
- C.Seventh
- D.Eighth
Answer: It was M83's ninth studio album.
'Fantasy' was M83's ninth studio album.
Question 6
Anthony Gonzalez has a filmmaker brother. Who directed 'You and the Night'?
Answer: Yann Gonzalez
The film 'You and the Night' was directed by Anthony Gonzalez's brother, Yann Gonzalez.
Question 7
Name the film directed by Anthony Gonzalez's brother that connects directly to M83's orbit.?
Answer: You and the Night
Yann Gonzalez, Anthony's brother, directed 'You and the Night.'.
Question 8
M83 contributed to the soundtrack of which Yann Gonzalez film?
Answer: You and the Night
M83 contributed to the soundtrack of Yann Gonzalez's film 'You and the Night.'.
Question 9
Which 2020 film was scored by Anthony Gonzalez?
Answer: Knife+Heart
Anthony Gonzalez composed the score for the 2020 film 'Knife+Heart.'.
Question 10
'DSVII' took inspiration in part from what kind of soundtracks?
Answer: Fantasy video game soundtracks
'DSVII' was inspired in part by fantasy video game soundtracks.
Question 11
Which of these was inspired in part by fantasy video game soundtracks: 'DSVII,' 'Junk,' or 'Saturdays=Youth'?
- A.DSVII
- B.Junk
- C.Saturdays=Youth
- D.Before the Dawn Heals Us
Answer: 'DSVII'
Among the listed works, 'DSVII' is being inspired in part by fantasy video game soundtracks.
Question 12
On 'DSVII,' what is the title of the track with the turbocharged name 'Hell Riders'?
Answer: Hell Riders
'Hell Riders' is a track on 'DSVII.'.
Question 13
What 'DSVII' track sounds like a side quest you should absolutely not accept after midnight?
Answer: Temple of Sorrow
'Temple of Sorrow' is a track on 'DSVII.'.
Question 14
Name the 'DSVII' song titled 'A Taste of the Dusk.'?
Answer: A Taste of the Dusk
'A Taste of the Dusk' is explicitly listed is a track on 'DSVII.'.
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