Erik Satie | History's Weirdest and Most Eccentric Musician

The video explores the life of Erik Satie, a French composer known for his eccentricity and influence on modern music. It covers his involvement with the Rosicrucian order, his unique daily routine, unusual diet, and fashion choices. The video also discusses his concept of 'furniture music', the controversial ballet 'Parade', and his peculiar song titles. Satie's work, including the piece 'Vexations', reflects his avant-garde approach and fascination with numerology.

Which organization was Erik Satie a part of before founding his own sect?

• The Freemasons

• The Kabbalistic Order of Rosicrucian

• The Illuminati

• The Knights Templar

What was unique about Erik Satie's piece 'Vexations'?

• It was written in a single day

• It was performed in a famous opera house

• It was composed for a full orchestra

• It required the performer to repeat it 840 times

What genre of music did Erik Satie invent in 1917?

• Furnishing music

• Jazz

• Electronic

• Classical

What was the purpose of Satie's 'furnishing music'?

• To serve as background music

• To be played at concerts

• To be the main focus of attention

• To accompany dance performances

What was the reaction to the ballet 'Parade'?

• It incited scandal and controversy

• It was a financial success

• It was universally praised

• It was ignored by critics

Why did Erik Satie give his compositions odd titles?

• To confuse his audience

• As a form of absurdist expression

• To make them more marketable

• To honor his friends

Where did Erik Satie perform as a house pianist?

• In concert halls

• In royal courts

• In private homes

• In the red light districts

What was discovered in Satie's apartment after his death?

• A secret diary

• A hidden treasure

• Numerous unpublished compositions

• A collection of rare paintings

How did Erik Satie live in his later years?

• In a communal living space

• In a filthy one-room apartment

• In a countryside villa

• In a luxurious mansion

What unusual item did Satie use to store unsent letters?

• A large trunk

• A wooden box

• A top piano

• A metal safe