Gorillaz Webchat
Channel 4, December 2001
Chat Ed : Hello and welcome to today's live T4 interview with GORILLAZ! Enjoy the interview...
Gorillaz : 2D: wotcher
Gorillaz : Murdoc: Don't speak before you're spoken to, faceache.
Katie_the_frog : What do you think of the musical standard of bands like Atomic Kitten Compared to bands like the Stereophonics who write and perform their own songs?
Gorillaz : Russel: I don't think you can really compare the two. You need entertainment for kids' parties after all or they'll be tearing the curtains down! But the drummer out of Stereophonics looks like Nigel from EastEnders.
Gorillaz : 2D: There's nothing wrong with a home perm kit! I used to have a back perm in the 80s.
Gorillaz : Murdoc: That's because you're an idiot.
fatboy : have the Gorrilaz got any stalkers?
Gorillaz : 2D: I didn't think you could see from there! I'll cross my legs.
Captain_Howdy : what do you say to the muppets who say you cant have a decent animated band?
Gorillaz : Murdoc: I've never heard anyone from The Muppets say anything like that. I can't get away from you, Captain Howdy! You're like Mummy's Little Satanist!
Gorillaz No1 FAN! : When did you guys first start music or when did you all meet up??
Gorillaz : Russel: I guess you don't wanna hear the whole boring ram-raid possession coma fedex crate backstory. Let's just say we've been at it a while now.
Gorillaz : Noodle: Ron don kara Toyko made. Senshu kara.
Mrs Murdoc : How close are we to Gorillaz World Domination? Think about it....billions of cartoon Satanists....
Gorillaz : Russel: I'm thinking about it and I don't like the look of it. I think this whole satanist line has got out of hand.
Gorillaz : Murdoc: Shaddup fatboy. If I hadn't sold your soul behind your back, you wouldn't be where you are now!
Rustler : great music guys......but what are your thoughts on people downloading mp3's? and have you ever done it?
Gorillaz : Murdoc: I've got no problem with people downloading mp3s - the more people that get to hear our music the better.
Gorillaz : Russel: The record company have got the fear about it. But that's good for them! You dig?
Madcrawf : i went and got a monkey cos of you guys!
Gorillaz : Murdoc: And? So what?
Gorillaz : 2D: I love the Monkees!
GCullen : Any plans for a big-band swing gig covering/murdering Sinatra classics?
Gorillaz : Murdoc: GC, you must have me mistaken with Mr Blobby Williams.
simian77 : ok, enough of how insane you are!! just tell me. how did you hook up with phi life? dont you think they are the best uk hiphop crew out of all who is out there????
Gorillaz : Russel: Yeah for sure. Phi Life Cypher sure rock the house. It's about time UK Hip Hop got the respect it was due. I agree with you - those Luton boys sure know how to wear a neat pair of trainers.
KASIA : HAVE ANY OF U HAD A AFFAIR WIT TANKGIRL OR ARE U SCARED BOOGA WILL KICK YOUR ASS?
Gorillaz : Murdoc: I'm not about to start fantasising about pencil-boy Hewlett's sad teenage fantasies. He only drew a girl in a bra because that was the only way he could get to see it.
bungle : i know this is a truly awful and cliched question, but who are your influences?
Gorillaz : Murdoc: I've heard that question as many times as I've been asked what I think about Gorillas In The Mist.
Gorillaz : Russel: Our influences are far and wide-reaching, from UK scum punk to Jamaican rockers, reggae and funk.
moontrent : will you come to AMERICA?
Gorillaz : Russel: For sure. I can't wait to come play for you guys back home.
Gorillaz : Noodle: Nippon wa Amerika hodo okik nai des.
Steve : What are your opinions on Robbie 'Pub Singer' Williams and Nicole 'Should've stayed an actress' Kidman's massacre of Somethin' Stupid?
Gorillaz : 2D: I don't think the song's very good, but what's that pincushion that Nicole was wearing instead of a pair of knickers in the video?
BIB FACETIOUS : ARE WE GOING TO SEE ANY 'BEFORE THEY WHERE FAMOUS' TYPE FOOTAGE WITH YOU LOT BEING BIT PART ACTORS IN POOR FILMS, ADS AND PROGRAMMES?
Gorillaz : Murdoc: I've always been famous. You lot just didn't know it.
Gorillaz : 2D: That doesn't make any sense.
Gorillaz : Murdoc: What would you know about sense?
Morty : Which one of you is the most musically talented?
Gorillaz : Murdoc: me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me ME ME ME ME ME
Gorillaz : Russel: I guess he thinks it's him then.
Ralph : When is your next album coming out if there is one
Gorillaz : Russel: We've worked on a few tunes in the studio, of which the D-12 collaboration and the B-side 'The Sounder' is a taster of. But we have no release schedule. We're not locked in to selling product - we're all about creating product.
firesnap : Russel...ever thought of putting Murdoc in therapy? Not that he needs it or anything...
Gorillaz : Murdoc: Therapy were the worst metal band I ever heard in my LIFE! Goth rock has never hit such a low point. Murdoc: HAIL SATAN!
roshaneastwood : I GOTTA SAY U GUYS WERE AWESOME LIVE THE AUDIENCE LOVED IT, BUT HOW IS IT FOR YOU GUYS PLAYING BEHIND THAT SCREEN??
Gorillaz : Murdoc: it's OK behind the screen, but we have to have it there, because otherwise you'd see the sorry sight of AllBran Albarn begging to be allowed on stage with us.
Gorillaz : Russel: we've got a whole new live angle comin atcha in the new year...and you're not gonna believe your eyes.
Gorillaz : 2D: my stalker's gone down now...
Sulpherchick : Ever thought of collaborating with Marilyn Manson, I think it would be pretty cool
Gorillaz : Murdoc: If we did it I'd want to be a cross between Doris Day and Ted Bundy.
Chris : To Murdoc : when u were making the clint eastwood video, exactly HOW much did it hurt when the undead gorilla pulled you to the floor by the balls.
Gorillaz : Murdoc: it wasn't painful for me. The gorilla had to go to first aid because I have heaving balls of fire.
Gorillaz : Russel: The only thing that's heaving around your balls is anyone that gets near 'em.
Gorillaz : 2D: I've got moth balls in my pants!
fubar : Do you see your lyrics as inspirational brilliance or pointless insanity?
Gorillaz : Noodle as interpreted by Alan: As the lord Buddha said, it's with our thoughts that we make the world.
Gorillaz : Murdoc: Oh I'm so glad you've turned up Alan. Now we can not-understand what she's saying in English!
Gorillaz : 2D: But I think get the cool shoeshine says it all for itself. Know worra mean?
Gorillaz : Murdoc: No, do you know what you mean, cretin?
TERMINATOR : Why was Noodle put in a Fed ex Crate?
Gorillaz : Russel: We'd like to know the answer to that ourselves! Noodle is an enigma. She comes without a history.
Gorillaz : 2D: I thought an enigma was when you had a funny tube stuck up your bum?
Gorillaz : Murdoc: No, it was those awful new-age house music monks!
bungle : i misinterpreted 'get the cool shoeshine' as 'get the corm enyzmes' for those few days, i wondered if you were really some biology experiment
Gorillaz : Russel: is that a statement or a question, bungle?
Gorillaz : Murdoc: I'm watching No Doubt on MTV. What are they all about? It should be called No Hope.
Chat Ed : Our half hour with Gorillaz is nearly up now, so last two questions now, thanks...
tullulah : would any of you like to simulate the geezer in the film falling down and vent your frustrations on the eedgits who call themselves celebrities and if so who would you be gunning for? thanks
Gorillaz : Russel: we are a loaded gun. And we're taking them all down one at a time. This year we got Spice Girls and 5ive.
Gorillaz : 2D: Yeh but we'll leave S-Club alone won't we?
Gorillaz : Murdoc: That Rachel never used to like being left alone...
Gorillaz : 2D: Shat up Murdoc, I love 'er!
Bathsheba : what are you guys hoping to get for xmas?
Gorillaz : Murdoc: I don't celebrate xmas. That's all you jado-christian consumerist scum think about! What do I get? What do I get? What do I get? The question you should be asking yourself is What you're gonna give to ME. HAIL SATAN!
Gorillaz : Noodle: HAIL SANTA!
Chat Ed : That's it! Thanks for that Gorillaz, great stuff! Thanks for joining us this afternoon everyone. You could own a piece of rock and roll history in the making when you enter our fantastic Gorillaz comp. We've teamed up with the Gorillaz boys and are giving away signed original artwork from the Gorillaz animations. Find out more at channel4.com/gorillaz.
Gorillaz : 2D: See ya! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Gorillaz : Noodle: Sayonara!
Sales : HAIL GORILLAZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Spooky : BYE
Gorillaz : Russel: Peace. We out of here.
Gorillaz : 2D: LOL. We out of your willy more like!
Bittasweet : Bye!
Charlie : BYE GUYS I LOVE YA ALL
Gorillaz leaves the room
Gorillaz : 2D: wotcher
Gorillaz : Murdoc: Don't speak before you're spoken to, faceache.
Katie_the_frog : What do you think of the musical standard of bands like Atomic Kitten Compared to bands like the Stereophonics who write and perform their own songs?
Gorillaz : Russel: I don't think you can really compare the two. You need entertainment for kids' parties after all or they'll be tearing the curtains down! But the drummer out of Stereophonics looks like Nigel from EastEnders.
Gorillaz : 2D: There's nothing wrong with a home perm kit! I used to have a back perm in the 80s.
Gorillaz : Murdoc: That's because you're an idiot.
fatboy : have the Gorrilaz got any stalkers?
Gorillaz : 2D: I didn't think you could see from there! I'll cross my legs.
Captain_Howdy : what do you say to the muppets who say you cant have a decent animated band?
Gorillaz : Murdoc: I've never heard anyone from The Muppets say anything like that. I can't get away from you, Captain Howdy! You're like Mummy's Little Satanist!
Gorillaz No1 FAN! : When did you guys first start music or when did you all meet up??
Gorillaz : Russel: I guess you don't wanna hear the whole boring ram-raid possession coma fedex crate backstory. Let's just say we've been at it a while now.
Gorillaz : Noodle: Ron don kara Toyko made. Senshu kara.
Mrs Murdoc : How close are we to Gorillaz World Domination? Think about it....billions of cartoon Satanists....
Gorillaz : Russel: I'm thinking about it and I don't like the look of it. I think this whole satanist line has got out of hand.
Gorillaz : Murdoc: Shaddup fatboy. If I hadn't sold your soul behind your back, you wouldn't be where you are now!
Rustler : great music guys......but what are your thoughts on people downloading mp3's? and have you ever done it?
Gorillaz : Murdoc: I've got no problem with people downloading mp3s - the more people that get to hear our music the better.
Gorillaz : Russel: The record company have got the fear about it. But that's good for them! You dig?
Madcrawf : i went and got a monkey cos of you guys!
Gorillaz : Murdoc: And? So what?
Gorillaz : 2D: I love the Monkees!
GCullen : Any plans for a big-band swing gig covering/murdering Sinatra classics?
Gorillaz : Murdoc: GC, you must have me mistaken with Mr Blobby Williams.
simian77 : ok, enough of how insane you are!! just tell me. how did you hook up with phi life? dont you think they are the best uk hiphop crew out of all who is out there????
Gorillaz : Russel: Yeah for sure. Phi Life Cypher sure rock the house. It's about time UK Hip Hop got the respect it was due. I agree with you - those Luton boys sure know how to wear a neat pair of trainers.
KASIA : HAVE ANY OF U HAD A AFFAIR WIT TANKGIRL OR ARE U SCARED BOOGA WILL KICK YOUR ASS?
Gorillaz : Murdoc: I'm not about to start fantasising about pencil-boy Hewlett's sad teenage fantasies. He only drew a girl in a bra because that was the only way he could get to see it.
bungle : i know this is a truly awful and cliched question, but who are your influences?
Gorillaz : Murdoc: I've heard that question as many times as I've been asked what I think about Gorillas In The Mist.
Gorillaz : Russel: Our influences are far and wide-reaching, from UK scum punk to Jamaican rockers, reggae and funk.
moontrent : will you come to AMERICA?
Gorillaz : Russel: For sure. I can't wait to come play for you guys back home.
Gorillaz : Noodle: Nippon wa Amerika hodo okik nai des.
Steve : What are your opinions on Robbie 'Pub Singer' Williams and Nicole 'Should've stayed an actress' Kidman's massacre of Somethin' Stupid?
Gorillaz : 2D: I don't think the song's very good, but what's that pincushion that Nicole was wearing instead of a pair of knickers in the video?
BIB FACETIOUS : ARE WE GOING TO SEE ANY 'BEFORE THEY WHERE FAMOUS' TYPE FOOTAGE WITH YOU LOT BEING BIT PART ACTORS IN POOR FILMS, ADS AND PROGRAMMES?
Gorillaz : Murdoc: I've always been famous. You lot just didn't know it.
Gorillaz : 2D: That doesn't make any sense.
Gorillaz : Murdoc: What would you know about sense?
Morty : Which one of you is the most musically talented?
Gorillaz : Murdoc: me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me ME ME ME ME ME
Gorillaz : Russel: I guess he thinks it's him then.
Ralph : When is your next album coming out if there is one
Gorillaz : Russel: We've worked on a few tunes in the studio, of which the D-12 collaboration and the B-side 'The Sounder' is a taster of. But we have no release schedule. We're not locked in to selling product - we're all about creating product.
firesnap : Russel...ever thought of putting Murdoc in therapy? Not that he needs it or anything...
Gorillaz : Murdoc: Therapy were the worst metal band I ever heard in my LIFE! Goth rock has never hit such a low point. Murdoc: HAIL SATAN!
roshaneastwood : I GOTTA SAY U GUYS WERE AWESOME LIVE THE AUDIENCE LOVED IT, BUT HOW IS IT FOR YOU GUYS PLAYING BEHIND THAT SCREEN??
Gorillaz : Murdoc: it's OK behind the screen, but we have to have it there, because otherwise you'd see the sorry sight of AllBran Albarn begging to be allowed on stage with us.
Gorillaz : Russel: we've got a whole new live angle comin atcha in the new year...and you're not gonna believe your eyes.
Gorillaz : 2D: my stalker's gone down now...
Sulpherchick : Ever thought of collaborating with Marilyn Manson, I think it would be pretty cool
Gorillaz : Murdoc: If we did it I'd want to be a cross between Doris Day and Ted Bundy.
Chris : To Murdoc : when u were making the clint eastwood video, exactly HOW much did it hurt when the undead gorilla pulled you to the floor by the balls.
Gorillaz : Murdoc: it wasn't painful for me. The gorilla had to go to first aid because I have heaving balls of fire.
Gorillaz : Russel: The only thing that's heaving around your balls is anyone that gets near 'em.
Gorillaz : 2D: I've got moth balls in my pants!
fubar : Do you see your lyrics as inspirational brilliance or pointless insanity?
Gorillaz : Noodle as interpreted by Alan: As the lord Buddha said, it's with our thoughts that we make the world.
Gorillaz : Murdoc: Oh I'm so glad you've turned up Alan. Now we can not-understand what she's saying in English!
Gorillaz : 2D: But I think get the cool shoeshine says it all for itself. Know worra mean?
Gorillaz : Murdoc: No, do you know what you mean, cretin?
TERMINATOR : Why was Noodle put in a Fed ex Crate?
Gorillaz : Russel: We'd like to know the answer to that ourselves! Noodle is an enigma. She comes without a history.
Gorillaz : 2D: I thought an enigma was when you had a funny tube stuck up your bum?
Gorillaz : Murdoc: No, it was those awful new-age house music monks!
bungle : i misinterpreted 'get the cool shoeshine' as 'get the corm enyzmes' for those few days, i wondered if you were really some biology experiment
Gorillaz : Russel: is that a statement or a question, bungle?
Gorillaz : Murdoc: I'm watching No Doubt on MTV. What are they all about? It should be called No Hope.
Chat Ed : Our half hour with Gorillaz is nearly up now, so last two questions now, thanks...
tullulah : would any of you like to simulate the geezer in the film falling down and vent your frustrations on the eedgits who call themselves celebrities and if so who would you be gunning for? thanks
Gorillaz : Russel: we are a loaded gun. And we're taking them all down one at a time. This year we got Spice Girls and 5ive.
Gorillaz : 2D: Yeh but we'll leave S-Club alone won't we?
Gorillaz : Murdoc: That Rachel never used to like being left alone...
Gorillaz : 2D: Shat up Murdoc, I love 'er!
Bathsheba : what are you guys hoping to get for xmas?
Gorillaz : Murdoc: I don't celebrate xmas. That's all you jado-christian consumerist scum think about! What do I get? What do I get? What do I get? The question you should be asking yourself is What you're gonna give to ME. HAIL SATAN!
Gorillaz : Noodle: HAIL SANTA!
Chat Ed : That's it! Thanks for that Gorillaz, great stuff! Thanks for joining us this afternoon everyone. You could own a piece of rock and roll history in the making when you enter our fantastic Gorillaz comp. We've teamed up with the Gorillaz boys and are giving away signed original artwork from the Gorillaz animations. Find out more at channel4.com/gorillaz.
Gorillaz : 2D: See ya! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Gorillaz : Noodle: Sayonara!
Sales : HAIL GORILLAZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Spooky : BYE
Gorillaz : Russel: Peace. We out of here.
Gorillaz : 2D: LOL. We out of your willy more like!
Bittasweet : Bye!
Charlie : BYE GUYS I LOVE YA ALL
Gorillaz leaves the room