Gorillaz Webchat
Time Out, March 2001
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Chris Salmon says:
watcha!
Chris Salmon says:
are you all set then?
Murdoc says:
Alright mate, me and the rest of the band are all sitting around my PC in our studio so do your worst
Chris Salmon says:
I just had a very strange experience, I was waiting for you and I got invited by someone else to be on their Messenger, so I assumed it was one of you lot and it turned out to be a 13 year old school girl who'd invited me cos her favourite teacher is called Chris Salmon! Very odd
Chris Salmon says:
Anyway, I digress...
Murdoc says:
So what did she have to say?
Chris Salmon says:
Well I didn't really think it was the done thing to chat to 13 year old girls on the net y'know
Chris Salmon says:
so I told her I was busy and sent her on her way
Murdoc says:
sounds about right
Chris Salmon says:
indeedy. so...
Chris Salmon says:
tell us a bit about Gorillaz for the unitiated
Chris Salmon says:
(oh and by the way, hello to all of you)
Murdoc says:
We are a four piece animated band of nut balls, with a sound that makes turds fall without touching the sides
Murdoc says:
Hold up, Russel here, don't let Murdoc give any jip. Anyway he's off fighting with 2D so I'll chat with you for a bit
Chris Salmon says:
Hi Russell. So you're the posh one then?
Murdoc says:
kon-nichi-wa, Noodle!
Chris Salmon says:
Hi Noodle
Murdoc says:
Not "posh" that infers rosey cheeks, ruffled and ready break in the corners of your mouth.
Chris Salmon says:
More Frat boy sort of thing?
Murdoc says:
Sorry ruffled hair!
Murdoc says:
No way, just well educated.
Chris Salmon says:
Did the drive by killing of your friends hit you hard?
Chris Salmon says:
(my sympathies by the way)
Murdoc says:
No the bullets missed me but I can't say i was to happy about Del catching a cap in the foot
Chris Salmon says:
I meant did it hit you hard emotionally - losing your pals?
Murdoc says:
Shut up Russel, I thought caps went on your head mate
Chris Salmon says:
I take it that's Murdoc again then!
Murdoc says:
I don't smile to much, if you must know
Chris Salmon says:
Could you put your initial in front of your quote, just to make sure I know who'd talking please?
Chris Salmon says:
Wouldn't want to misquote any of you
Murdoc says:
Sure, hail Satan! M
Murdoc says:
2D- Can I say something?
Chris Salmon says:
By all means
Murdoc says:
2D- Ta, can I go to the toilet?
Chris Salmon says:
Number 1s or Number 2s?
Murdoc says:
bangoo o o-machigae des(u)
Chris Salmon says:
Right. OK. I feel like a Blue Peter presenter at the moment.
Murdoc says:
M- Enough of 2D's arse adventures
Chris Salmon says:
Indeedy. So...
Chris Salmon says:
M, tell me, what's with the devil obsession?
Chris Salmon says:
I can tell you've got a lot to say about this matter...
Chris Salmon says:
either that or you type slowly...
Chris Salmon says:
nice weather we've been having...
Murdoc says:
M- Well, I'm obsessed with the devil. Have you ever seen that Bug's bunny cartoon where he goes down to hell and meets Satan? I saw that when I was about nine and since then I have been a fan.
Chris Salmon says:
What happens in the cartoon?
Murdoc says:
M-Sorry about that I've got some bird showing me her knockers and its pretty hard to draw me typing
Chris Salmon says:
I see. Nice knockers are they?
Murdoc says:
M-He goes down to hell and meets Satan.
Chris Salmon says:
Yeah, but what happens then?
Murdoc says:
M- No she's one of the cleaners and she uses them to clean the floor
Chris Salmon says:
Nice. I see you're from Stoke, are you pals with Robbie?
Murdoc says:
2D- I've finished
Chris Salmon says:
hope you washed your hands
Murdoc says:
M- Robbie Jackson and Wellard are top mates of mine
Chris Salmon says:
I played football against Robbie J once. He was shite.
Chris Salmon says:
Can't comment on Wellard's footballing prowess though.
Murdoc says:
M- And what's your point?
Chris Salmon says:
Mainly that Robbie J is shite at football. Anyway, you're evading the question - do you hang out with your fellow Stoke alumni Robbie Williams.
Murdoc says:
R- Noodle wants to know if you are handsome atmospheric man?
Chris Salmon says:
Well y'know, I do my best, but I think she's a little young for me.
Chris Salmon says:
Shall I send a signed pic?
Murdoc says:
M-Never met Blobbie williams but I called Slash a wanker once but I don't think he heard me. Yeah send us a piccy
Chris Salmon says:
Cool, I'll put 'Best Wishes'. Are you Stoke City or Port Vale? And also, describe the Gorillaz music to me please.
Murdoc says:
M-Man U, coz I'm a cunt like that.
Chris Salmon says:
Figures.
Chris Salmon says:
And the music?
Murdoc says:
M-Hold your horses
Chris Salmon says:
oh, sorry.
Murdoc says:
M-your being a bit bloody vague. Each track is different so were do you want to start, pal?
Chris Salmon says:
Well imagine I went into a pub and said I interviewd the Gorillaz today and the fella at the bar said, 'ooh I've not heard of them, what do they sound like?'
Chris Salmon says:
what should I say?
Murdoc says:
Give us a minute, and make mine a double
Chris Salmon says:
fair.
Murdoc says:
M- Heres the sound bites- we like to call it Dark Pop, Zombie Hip-Hop and sometimes Low-Fi Thriller
Chris Salmon says:
Works for me. By the way, did you know that Stoke has a slightly bigger population than Iceland?
Murdoc says:
R-sorry C!
Chris Salmon says:
no worries R.
Murdoc says:
R-Well we take a tune that comes from either Murdoc or 2D and then either go to Kingston, New York or Portsmouth
Chris Salmon says:
what then?
Murdoc says:
M-But not as many mental, pissed, loose arian hussies
Chris Salmon says:
that's a fair point. scary Icelandic girls are.
Murdoc says:
M- Who are you, Yoda?
Chris Salmon says:
Mmmm, much wisdom have I.
Chris Salmon says:
Anyway, are the stories true about how you got together?
Murdoc says:
moo ichido itte kudasai
Chris Salmon says:
Thanks Noodle.
Murdoc says:
2D- Which ones?
Chris Salmon says:
Well to cut a long story short...
Murdoc says:
2d- Are you going to read us a story?
Chris Salmon says:
ramraid, organ shop, community service, NYC, rapper, spirits, NME, Fed Ex, guitarist, Brownhouse, Camden. Deal, records.
Chris Salmon says:
and they all lived happily ever after
Murdoc says:
M-Everything is true mate. Noodle arrived in a crate. I saved 2d from a coma and he owes me his soul. Russel is a kick arse brother from NYC and I am a fire pissing rock god
Chris Salmon says:
So how did you hook up with all your celebrity music pals?
Chris Salmon says:
(and didn't you put 2d in the coma?)
Murdoc says:
R-If you give us a minute we'll talk more about the music and our celebrity pals. Put the kettle on my man.
Chris Salmon says:
cool.
Chris Salmon says:
milk, one sugar.
Murdoc says:
M-They never proved that
Murdoc says:
R-we live in an animated alter-world were Augustus Pablo can walk into electric Lady land studios pick up a gibson and play a fuzz lead over a Cachao bassline while Dr Dre plays the tin flute over Rag Time beatz
Murdoc says:
2D- I've just been in the studio with Massive Attack writing a song with 3D for Horace Andy
Chris Salmon says:
wow, that sounds pretty cool. Do you find 3d to be a bit deeper than you?
Murdoc says:
2D He stays up later than me but I've got a big cock
Chris Salmon says:
These things matter
Murdoc says:
2d-Do you like Chukka Dimas and Pliers?
Murdoc says:
M-shut up you Muppet
Chris Salmon says:
Thanks M
Chris Salmon says:
So how did you get together with Damon Albarn?
Chris Salmon says:
(I just looked and I never knew Chaka Demus got a number one - Twist And Shout apparently)
Murdoc says:
M-We found him walking around leicester square, he seemed little confused so we took him for a cup of coffee and a dougnut, got on like house without a conservatory and decided to work together
Murdoc says:
2d-I bought a BMX today
Chris Salmon says:
Aww sweet. Do you still hang out with him? (2d - is it a Raleigh Burner?)
Murdoc says:
M-As you can see although 2D is a good looking boy, he's a fucking half wit
Chris Salmon says:
But he means well
Chris Salmon says:
Did you see Huey FLC called Damon a 'cocky fuck' in the NME today? You might have to watch his back for him Russ.
Murdoc says:
M-Damon is down stairs in the basement with Russel working on some tunes for hospitol radio, do you want us to get him up here? That git Hewlett is with him as well
Chris Salmon says:
Well, y'know, if he wouldn't mind having a word. But I wouldn't wanna disturb him.
Murdoc says:
M-I think they're on their way up. I'll ask him to say a word when he pops in.
Chris Salmon says:
Thanks. See you're a nice fella really.
Murdoc says:
M-Bollocks you cunt I eat live Chickens and I shag dinner ladies
Chris Salmon says:
I see. I'll remember that then. So are you gonna be big in 2001?
Murdoc says:
M-I do hope so, I would like to feel the soft warm pink tongue of a different groupie lapping against my balls every night of the week
Murdoc says:
R-Yo, Damon's here he's keen to give you an answer about that Heuy Lewis and the News question
Chris Salmon says:
Hello, Damon. Just to prove it's really you, can I ask a Blur trivia question?
Murdoc says:
2D-hello are you dead?
Chris Salmon says:
nah, not quite.
Murdoc says:
Damon- Yeah
Chris Salmon says:
OK, what did Blur fans used to wave during gigs? a) traffic cones b) ice cream flags or c) celery
Murdoc says:
Damon-Can I phone a friend?
Murdoc says:
D-Chris?
Chris Salmon says:
Yeah?
Murdoc says:
D-That's an easy one -Ice Cream flags
Chris Salmon says:
Ok, must be you then. I tired to take one into the NEC last year for old times sake, but they confiscated it. Anyway, what about Huey?
Murdoc says:
D-I don't remember much because I was drunk
Chris Salmon says:
Oh I see. Is he being fair?
Murdoc says:
D- can I ask the audience Chris?
Chris Salmon says:
By all means...
Murdoc says:
M-I thought this was my bloody interview. Damons hangin out for a while.
Chris Salmon says:
Cheer up Murdoc. Damon, what do you think of Gorillaz?
Murdoc says:
D-I think they are the best band I've heard in years and are a lot more fun to hang out with than kate moss and Jamie Theakston. I'm off now to finish my Mali record, cheers.
Chris Salmon says:
Thanks very much.
Murdoc says:
itsu modorare mas(u) ka
Chris Salmon says:
So, Murdoc, aren't you a bit old to be launching a music career? (Thanks Noods)
Chris Salmon says:
(I hope Noodle isn't being nasty - I'm afraid my Japanese is a little rusty)
Murdoc says:
M-Micheal Canes started when he was 30 so basically being a 36 year old pop star means I've got far more experience both musicaly and sexualy. I shag like Red Rum!
Chris Salmon says:
You'd probably better clean up those green teeth then.
Murdoc says:
M-Which spelt backwards is Murder(oc)
Murdoc says:
2D-but red rums dead
Chris Salmon says:
See 2D knows quite a lot really.
Chris Salmon says:
How big do you want Gorillaz to be? How big are you gonna get? Are you better than Blur?
Murdoc says:
M-No you're thinking of Leonard Rossiter
Chris Salmon says:
You lads just talk amongst yourselves!
Chris Salmon says:
0.
Murdoc says:
M-I want to be as big as mighty joe young and as Damon's around I better not comment on Blur
Chris Salmon says:
(sorry, I just knocked a football onto the keyboard)
Chris Salmon says:
Is he quite touchy like that?
Murdoc says:
R-easily done
Murdoc says:
2D-Wasn't that an Ah Ha song?
Chris Salmon says:
What about Ibrahim Ferrer, how did you wangle him?
Chris Salmon says:
See 2D knows everything (It was number 11 in Aug 88)
Murdoc says:
M-We invited him over, gave him some J-B and off he went
Murdoc says:
2D-How do you know what I know?
Chris Salmon says:
Superb. Don't mean to sound creepy, but it's a top tune.
Chris Salmon says:
2d - Journalistic intuition.
Murdoc says:
M-Cheers
Chris Salmon says:
What are you gonna do about playing live?
Chris Salmon says:
I sense a lengthy answer coming on...
Murdoc says:
M-It's a shame that somebody as gifted as Ibrahim can spend 20 years shining shoes when bands like Westlife are forever at number one, polluting the charts and kiddies brains. Makes me want to shit.
Chris Salmon says:
Yeah, but what can be done about it?
Murdoc says:
2D-we have the technologie to play live, something special is comeing your way
Chris Salmon says:
will your special guests be there?
Murdoc says:
M-Gorillaz will ween the kids off of crap
Chris Salmon says:
I hope so.
Chris Salmon says:
What other bands do you think we should be looking out for?
Murdoc says:
M-Look out for the Perverts, they are four animated Bears who are into Kraut rock. They're our arch enemies
Chris Salmon says:
Will it be like Blur v Oasis?
Murdoc says:
M-I hope not coz that amounted to nothing
Chris Salmon says:
Well, both bands'll go down in ths history books, and at least they stirred up interest in 'proper' music
Murdoc says:
M-but all the same there wasn't any action
Chris Salmon says:
what fightin'?! are you gonna have the Perverts?
Murdoc says:
M-Fuck 'em up big style mate
Chris Salmon says:
cool, if you need any back-up, you've got my e-mail. What about the album, how's that shaping up?
Murdoc says:
M-It's been finished for months and it kicks arse. People say it sounds like a best of album but that is coz all our songs are the best
Chris Salmon says:
Do you wanna be on TOTP?
Chris Salmon says:
Does Noodles need a work permit? And does she have one of those tutors following her round like Aaron Carter and Charlotte Church?
Murdoc says:
2D-Yeah, Saturday Night live and cartoon network
Murdoc says:
M-She turns up every morning works untill six then goes to her room and locks the door.
Murdoc says:
R-She comes and hangs out with me sometimes but we really don't know anything else about her
Chris Salmon says:
Poor lass, she must be very lonely. She's probably featuring on Crimewatch Japan as we speak as a Missing Child
Chris Salmon says:
Have you spoken to old-timers like Yogi Bear and Top Cat about the pressures of success and dealing with fame?
Murdoc says:
nan demo kekkoo des(u)
Chris Salmon says:
shush now, it'll be OK.
Murdoc says:
R-This isn't toon world we don't hang mr magoo and waldo although I did get a post card from secret squirrel the other day
Chris Salmon says:
Ace. So you are, like, real people then?
Chris Salmon says:
I should hope you didn't hang Mr Magoo. That would be illegal.
Murdoc says:
R-Real as you like brother, yeah sorry asbout that I meant hang out.
Chris Salmon says:
Well, it was a shit joke from me in fairness.
Murdoc says:
R-about!, the keys are a bit small
Murdoc says:
M-So was Russel's
Chris Salmon says:
you're a big fella.
Murdoc says:
R-Damn right
Chris Salmon says:
harsh.
Chris Salmon says:
did you have any doubts about signing for a major?
Murdoc says:
2D-Yeah murdoc, leave us alone
Murdoc says:
M-It's not cheap keeping us animated you know
Chris Salmon says:
Oh I see. Did you get lots of free Dubstar and Coldplay CDs when you signed?
Murdoc says:
M-Yeah but I burnt them all
Murdoc says:
M-HAIL SATAN
Chris Salmon says:
I'll assume you kept the Blur ones though?
Murdoc says:
M-Bollocks to that, burnt them all
Chris Salmon says:
what colour flame do you get from CDs? I don't think I've ever burnt one.
Chris Salmon says:
And don't go hurting Damon's feelings, they turn these big stars y'know.
Murdoc says:
M-Listen mate I'd love to chat all night but the acid is kickin in and I'm only good for one more question make it a good one
Chris Salmon says:
oh ok. giz a second...
Chris Salmon says:
A simple one, asnwer as briefly or as long as you like. Are you the best new band of 2001? And why?
Chris Salmon says:
(jeez, we've been doing this for two hours!!)
Murdoc says:
M-We don't want to enter into a turgid debate about who is the best band, we just know that we are radically different to anything else out there which should be entertainment enough for anyone. Anyway the devil has all the best tunes.
Murdoc says:
2D-Whens the jounalist from Time Out comeing have I got time to wash my knob?
Chris Salmon says:
Well I think you're ace, 'specially 'Clint Eastwood'. And sorry if you thought I was trying to get you into some kind of playground debate.
Chris Salmon says:
2d - I'm sure I could find a work experience who might be interested
Murdoc says:
Domo arigato
Chris Salmon says:
in doing it for you
Murdoc says:
R- Peace, we outta here
Chris Salmon says:
Cool, thanks everyone. And tell that Damon Albarn chap to keep happy.
Chris Salmon says:
watcha!
Chris Salmon says:
are you all set then?
Murdoc says:
Alright mate, me and the rest of the band are all sitting around my PC in our studio so do your worst
Chris Salmon says:
I just had a very strange experience, I was waiting for you and I got invited by someone else to be on their Messenger, so I assumed it was one of you lot and it turned out to be a 13 year old school girl who'd invited me cos her favourite teacher is called Chris Salmon! Very odd
Chris Salmon says:
Anyway, I digress...
Murdoc says:
So what did she have to say?
Chris Salmon says:
Well I didn't really think it was the done thing to chat to 13 year old girls on the net y'know
Chris Salmon says:
so I told her I was busy and sent her on her way
Murdoc says:
sounds about right
Chris Salmon says:
indeedy. so...
Chris Salmon says:
tell us a bit about Gorillaz for the unitiated
Chris Salmon says:
(oh and by the way, hello to all of you)
Murdoc says:
We are a four piece animated band of nut balls, with a sound that makes turds fall without touching the sides
Murdoc says:
Hold up, Russel here, don't let Murdoc give any jip. Anyway he's off fighting with 2D so I'll chat with you for a bit
Chris Salmon says:
Hi Russell. So you're the posh one then?
Murdoc says:
kon-nichi-wa, Noodle!
Chris Salmon says:
Hi Noodle
Murdoc says:
Not "posh" that infers rosey cheeks, ruffled and ready break in the corners of your mouth.
Chris Salmon says:
More Frat boy sort of thing?
Murdoc says:
Sorry ruffled hair!
Murdoc says:
No way, just well educated.
Chris Salmon says:
Did the drive by killing of your friends hit you hard?
Chris Salmon says:
(my sympathies by the way)
Murdoc says:
No the bullets missed me but I can't say i was to happy about Del catching a cap in the foot
Chris Salmon says:
I meant did it hit you hard emotionally - losing your pals?
Murdoc says:
Shut up Russel, I thought caps went on your head mate
Chris Salmon says:
I take it that's Murdoc again then!
Murdoc says:
I don't smile to much, if you must know
Chris Salmon says:
Could you put your initial in front of your quote, just to make sure I know who'd talking please?
Chris Salmon says:
Wouldn't want to misquote any of you
Murdoc says:
Sure, hail Satan! M
Murdoc says:
2D- Can I say something?
Chris Salmon says:
By all means
Murdoc says:
2D- Ta, can I go to the toilet?
Chris Salmon says:
Number 1s or Number 2s?
Murdoc says:
bangoo o o-machigae des(u)
Chris Salmon says:
Right. OK. I feel like a Blue Peter presenter at the moment.
Murdoc says:
M- Enough of 2D's arse adventures
Chris Salmon says:
Indeedy. So...
Chris Salmon says:
M, tell me, what's with the devil obsession?
Chris Salmon says:
I can tell you've got a lot to say about this matter...
Chris Salmon says:
either that or you type slowly...
Chris Salmon says:
nice weather we've been having...
Murdoc says:
M- Well, I'm obsessed with the devil. Have you ever seen that Bug's bunny cartoon where he goes down to hell and meets Satan? I saw that when I was about nine and since then I have been a fan.
Chris Salmon says:
What happens in the cartoon?
Murdoc says:
M-Sorry about that I've got some bird showing me her knockers and its pretty hard to draw me typing
Chris Salmon says:
I see. Nice knockers are they?
Murdoc says:
M-He goes down to hell and meets Satan.
Chris Salmon says:
Yeah, but what happens then?
Murdoc says:
M- No she's one of the cleaners and she uses them to clean the floor
Chris Salmon says:
Nice. I see you're from Stoke, are you pals with Robbie?
Murdoc says:
2D- I've finished
Chris Salmon says:
hope you washed your hands
Murdoc says:
M- Robbie Jackson and Wellard are top mates of mine
Chris Salmon says:
I played football against Robbie J once. He was shite.
Chris Salmon says:
Can't comment on Wellard's footballing prowess though.
Murdoc says:
M- And what's your point?
Chris Salmon says:
Mainly that Robbie J is shite at football. Anyway, you're evading the question - do you hang out with your fellow Stoke alumni Robbie Williams.
Murdoc says:
R- Noodle wants to know if you are handsome atmospheric man?
Chris Salmon says:
Well y'know, I do my best, but I think she's a little young for me.
Chris Salmon says:
Shall I send a signed pic?
Murdoc says:
M-Never met Blobbie williams but I called Slash a wanker once but I don't think he heard me. Yeah send us a piccy
Chris Salmon says:
Cool, I'll put 'Best Wishes'. Are you Stoke City or Port Vale? And also, describe the Gorillaz music to me please.
Murdoc says:
M-Man U, coz I'm a cunt like that.
Chris Salmon says:
Figures.
Chris Salmon says:
And the music?
Murdoc says:
M-Hold your horses
Chris Salmon says:
oh, sorry.
Murdoc says:
M-your being a bit bloody vague. Each track is different so were do you want to start, pal?
Chris Salmon says:
Well imagine I went into a pub and said I interviewd the Gorillaz today and the fella at the bar said, 'ooh I've not heard of them, what do they sound like?'
Chris Salmon says:
what should I say?
Murdoc says:
Give us a minute, and make mine a double
Chris Salmon says:
fair.
Murdoc says:
M- Heres the sound bites- we like to call it Dark Pop, Zombie Hip-Hop and sometimes Low-Fi Thriller
Chris Salmon says:
Works for me. By the way, did you know that Stoke has a slightly bigger population than Iceland?
Murdoc says:
R-sorry C!
Chris Salmon says:
no worries R.
Murdoc says:
R-Well we take a tune that comes from either Murdoc or 2D and then either go to Kingston, New York or Portsmouth
Chris Salmon says:
what then?
Murdoc says:
M-But not as many mental, pissed, loose arian hussies
Chris Salmon says:
that's a fair point. scary Icelandic girls are.
Murdoc says:
M- Who are you, Yoda?
Chris Salmon says:
Mmmm, much wisdom have I.
Chris Salmon says:
Anyway, are the stories true about how you got together?
Murdoc says:
moo ichido itte kudasai
Chris Salmon says:
Thanks Noodle.
Murdoc says:
2D- Which ones?
Chris Salmon says:
Well to cut a long story short...
Murdoc says:
2d- Are you going to read us a story?
Chris Salmon says:
ramraid, organ shop, community service, NYC, rapper, spirits, NME, Fed Ex, guitarist, Brownhouse, Camden. Deal, records.
Chris Salmon says:
and they all lived happily ever after
Murdoc says:
M-Everything is true mate. Noodle arrived in a crate. I saved 2d from a coma and he owes me his soul. Russel is a kick arse brother from NYC and I am a fire pissing rock god
Chris Salmon says:
So how did you hook up with all your celebrity music pals?
Chris Salmon says:
(and didn't you put 2d in the coma?)
Murdoc says:
R-If you give us a minute we'll talk more about the music and our celebrity pals. Put the kettle on my man.
Chris Salmon says:
cool.
Chris Salmon says:
milk, one sugar.
Murdoc says:
M-They never proved that
Murdoc says:
R-we live in an animated alter-world were Augustus Pablo can walk into electric Lady land studios pick up a gibson and play a fuzz lead over a Cachao bassline while Dr Dre plays the tin flute over Rag Time beatz
Murdoc says:
2D- I've just been in the studio with Massive Attack writing a song with 3D for Horace Andy
Chris Salmon says:
wow, that sounds pretty cool. Do you find 3d to be a bit deeper than you?
Murdoc says:
2D He stays up later than me but I've got a big cock
Chris Salmon says:
These things matter
Murdoc says:
2d-Do you like Chukka Dimas and Pliers?
Murdoc says:
M-shut up you Muppet
Chris Salmon says:
Thanks M
Chris Salmon says:
So how did you get together with Damon Albarn?
Chris Salmon says:
(I just looked and I never knew Chaka Demus got a number one - Twist And Shout apparently)
Murdoc says:
M-We found him walking around leicester square, he seemed little confused so we took him for a cup of coffee and a dougnut, got on like house without a conservatory and decided to work together
Murdoc says:
2d-I bought a BMX today
Chris Salmon says:
Aww sweet. Do you still hang out with him? (2d - is it a Raleigh Burner?)
Murdoc says:
M-As you can see although 2D is a good looking boy, he's a fucking half wit
Chris Salmon says:
But he means well
Chris Salmon says:
Did you see Huey FLC called Damon a 'cocky fuck' in the NME today? You might have to watch his back for him Russ.
Murdoc says:
M-Damon is down stairs in the basement with Russel working on some tunes for hospitol radio, do you want us to get him up here? That git Hewlett is with him as well
Chris Salmon says:
Well, y'know, if he wouldn't mind having a word. But I wouldn't wanna disturb him.
Murdoc says:
M-I think they're on their way up. I'll ask him to say a word when he pops in.
Chris Salmon says:
Thanks. See you're a nice fella really.
Murdoc says:
M-Bollocks you cunt I eat live Chickens and I shag dinner ladies
Chris Salmon says:
I see. I'll remember that then. So are you gonna be big in 2001?
Murdoc says:
M-I do hope so, I would like to feel the soft warm pink tongue of a different groupie lapping against my balls every night of the week
Murdoc says:
R-Yo, Damon's here he's keen to give you an answer about that Heuy Lewis and the News question
Chris Salmon says:
Hello, Damon. Just to prove it's really you, can I ask a Blur trivia question?
Murdoc says:
2D-hello are you dead?
Chris Salmon says:
nah, not quite.
Murdoc says:
Damon- Yeah
Chris Salmon says:
OK, what did Blur fans used to wave during gigs? a) traffic cones b) ice cream flags or c) celery
Murdoc says:
Damon-Can I phone a friend?
Murdoc says:
D-Chris?
Chris Salmon says:
Yeah?
Murdoc says:
D-That's an easy one -Ice Cream flags
Chris Salmon says:
Ok, must be you then. I tired to take one into the NEC last year for old times sake, but they confiscated it. Anyway, what about Huey?
Murdoc says:
D-I don't remember much because I was drunk
Chris Salmon says:
Oh I see. Is he being fair?
Murdoc says:
D- can I ask the audience Chris?
Chris Salmon says:
By all means...
Murdoc says:
M-I thought this was my bloody interview. Damons hangin out for a while.
Chris Salmon says:
Cheer up Murdoc. Damon, what do you think of Gorillaz?
Murdoc says:
D-I think they are the best band I've heard in years and are a lot more fun to hang out with than kate moss and Jamie Theakston. I'm off now to finish my Mali record, cheers.
Chris Salmon says:
Thanks very much.
Murdoc says:
itsu modorare mas(u) ka
Chris Salmon says:
So, Murdoc, aren't you a bit old to be launching a music career? (Thanks Noods)
Chris Salmon says:
(I hope Noodle isn't being nasty - I'm afraid my Japanese is a little rusty)
Murdoc says:
M-Micheal Canes started when he was 30 so basically being a 36 year old pop star means I've got far more experience both musicaly and sexualy. I shag like Red Rum!
Chris Salmon says:
You'd probably better clean up those green teeth then.
Murdoc says:
M-Which spelt backwards is Murder(oc)
Murdoc says:
2D-but red rums dead
Chris Salmon says:
See 2D knows quite a lot really.
Chris Salmon says:
How big do you want Gorillaz to be? How big are you gonna get? Are you better than Blur?
Murdoc says:
M-No you're thinking of Leonard Rossiter
Chris Salmon says:
You lads just talk amongst yourselves!
Chris Salmon says:
0.
Murdoc says:
M-I want to be as big as mighty joe young and as Damon's around I better not comment on Blur
Chris Salmon says:
(sorry, I just knocked a football onto the keyboard)
Chris Salmon says:
Is he quite touchy like that?
Murdoc says:
R-easily done
Murdoc says:
2D-Wasn't that an Ah Ha song?
Chris Salmon says:
What about Ibrahim Ferrer, how did you wangle him?
Chris Salmon says:
See 2D knows everything (It was number 11 in Aug 88)
Murdoc says:
M-We invited him over, gave him some J-B and off he went
Murdoc says:
2D-How do you know what I know?
Chris Salmon says:
Superb. Don't mean to sound creepy, but it's a top tune.
Chris Salmon says:
2d - Journalistic intuition.
Murdoc says:
M-Cheers
Chris Salmon says:
What are you gonna do about playing live?
Chris Salmon says:
I sense a lengthy answer coming on...
Murdoc says:
M-It's a shame that somebody as gifted as Ibrahim can spend 20 years shining shoes when bands like Westlife are forever at number one, polluting the charts and kiddies brains. Makes me want to shit.
Chris Salmon says:
Yeah, but what can be done about it?
Murdoc says:
2D-we have the technologie to play live, something special is comeing your way
Chris Salmon says:
will your special guests be there?
Murdoc says:
M-Gorillaz will ween the kids off of crap
Chris Salmon says:
I hope so.
Chris Salmon says:
What other bands do you think we should be looking out for?
Murdoc says:
M-Look out for the Perverts, they are four animated Bears who are into Kraut rock. They're our arch enemies
Chris Salmon says:
Will it be like Blur v Oasis?
Murdoc says:
M-I hope not coz that amounted to nothing
Chris Salmon says:
Well, both bands'll go down in ths history books, and at least they stirred up interest in 'proper' music
Murdoc says:
M-but all the same there wasn't any action
Chris Salmon says:
what fightin'?! are you gonna have the Perverts?
Murdoc says:
M-Fuck 'em up big style mate
Chris Salmon says:
cool, if you need any back-up, you've got my e-mail. What about the album, how's that shaping up?
Murdoc says:
M-It's been finished for months and it kicks arse. People say it sounds like a best of album but that is coz all our songs are the best
Chris Salmon says:
Do you wanna be on TOTP?
Chris Salmon says:
Does Noodles need a work permit? And does she have one of those tutors following her round like Aaron Carter and Charlotte Church?
Murdoc says:
2D-Yeah, Saturday Night live and cartoon network
Murdoc says:
M-She turns up every morning works untill six then goes to her room and locks the door.
Murdoc says:
R-She comes and hangs out with me sometimes but we really don't know anything else about her
Chris Salmon says:
Poor lass, she must be very lonely. She's probably featuring on Crimewatch Japan as we speak as a Missing Child
Chris Salmon says:
Have you spoken to old-timers like Yogi Bear and Top Cat about the pressures of success and dealing with fame?
Murdoc says:
nan demo kekkoo des(u)
Chris Salmon says:
shush now, it'll be OK.
Murdoc says:
R-This isn't toon world we don't hang mr magoo and waldo although I did get a post card from secret squirrel the other day
Chris Salmon says:
Ace. So you are, like, real people then?
Chris Salmon says:
I should hope you didn't hang Mr Magoo. That would be illegal.
Murdoc says:
R-Real as you like brother, yeah sorry asbout that I meant hang out.
Chris Salmon says:
Well, it was a shit joke from me in fairness.
Murdoc says:
R-about!, the keys are a bit small
Murdoc says:
M-So was Russel's
Chris Salmon says:
you're a big fella.
Murdoc says:
R-Damn right
Chris Salmon says:
harsh.
Chris Salmon says:
did you have any doubts about signing for a major?
Murdoc says:
2D-Yeah murdoc, leave us alone
Murdoc says:
M-It's not cheap keeping us animated you know
Chris Salmon says:
Oh I see. Did you get lots of free Dubstar and Coldplay CDs when you signed?
Murdoc says:
M-Yeah but I burnt them all
Murdoc says:
M-HAIL SATAN
Chris Salmon says:
I'll assume you kept the Blur ones though?
Murdoc says:
M-Bollocks to that, burnt them all
Chris Salmon says:
what colour flame do you get from CDs? I don't think I've ever burnt one.
Chris Salmon says:
And don't go hurting Damon's feelings, they turn these big stars y'know.
Murdoc says:
M-Listen mate I'd love to chat all night but the acid is kickin in and I'm only good for one more question make it a good one
Chris Salmon says:
oh ok. giz a second...
Chris Salmon says:
A simple one, asnwer as briefly or as long as you like. Are you the best new band of 2001? And why?
Chris Salmon says:
(jeez, we've been doing this for two hours!!)
Murdoc says:
M-We don't want to enter into a turgid debate about who is the best band, we just know that we are radically different to anything else out there which should be entertainment enough for anyone. Anyway the devil has all the best tunes.
Murdoc says:
2D-Whens the jounalist from Time Out comeing have I got time to wash my knob?
Chris Salmon says:
Well I think you're ace, 'specially 'Clint Eastwood'. And sorry if you thought I was trying to get you into some kind of playground debate.
Chris Salmon says:
2d - I'm sure I could find a work experience who might be interested
Murdoc says:
Domo arigato
Chris Salmon says:
in doing it for you
Murdoc says:
R- Peace, we outta here
Chris Salmon says:
Cool, thanks everyone. And tell that Damon Albarn chap to keep happy.