One of his latest projects, Nufonia Must Fall, is a perfect example. A story about a robot trying to impress a girl, it’s a comic book with a CD soundtrack and a mini chess set all in one. “When I was a kid, all my 7-inchers had books and pictures to go with them. So I thought it’d be fun to keep that tradition going,” ponders Eric. “If you can understand the humour in the drawing part you’ll probably get the humour in the audio part.”
His approach takes vivid imagination and geek-like dedication, not to mention a talent with the cross-fader. “Making Basin Street Blues was like doing an animated film,” he explains, referring to his turntable cut-up of Louis Armstrong’s classic number from his Some of my Best Friends are DJs album. “Every note on each instrument was found on different bits of records that had to be scratched in and bent. In the end you get music which sounds like the original but moves differently. Like when you see an animated character walking and there’s something slightly distorted about it. I like that.”
For source material Eric goes “digging in dime stores”, picking out bizarre educational and self-help monologues or “treasures” as he calls them. “I dig for those records that people are embarrassed to have, then make records documenting that they exist,” he grins. “Anthropologically speaking, it’s kind of interesting, like audio-voyeurism.”
His charms haven’t gone unnoticed either. Both Radiohead and Björk have asked him to prime their crowds. “It’s funny how making odd noises can get you into strange situations sometimes,” he says, remembering his slot at Madison Square Garden in front of 20,000 Radiohead fans.
Still, it’s obvious from his manner that success isn’t dulling his senses, and his imagination is as potent as ever. “Eventually we want to do a puppet musical with turntables in the orchestra pit.” As I said, he’s no ordinary DJ.
Fender Bender
Kid Koala Lyrics
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C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon.
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All right. All right, all right. In their case...
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, let's give 'em that speeding ticket!
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You- you sure you want to play bridge, or you got another one of those crazy sound effects records you want to show off?
Oh, yes, uh, if you're driving tonight, do be careful. There might be a nasty break in the road...
We advise you to keep your seatbelts fastened...
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The lyrics to Kid Koala's "Fender Bender" seem to be a combination of traffic directions and dance moves. The repeated phrase "left, up, right, up, right, down, right, up, right, down, right, down, left, head for the fruit" serves as a series of choreography instructions that the listener is supposed to follow. It can be interpreted as a fun way to imagine dancing in a traffic jam, or perhaps a satirical commentary on the frustration of being stuck in traffic. The repeated "c'mon" throughout the song further encourages the listener to let go of their worries and just have fun, despite their surroundings.
The inclusion of snippets of conversation between two people discussing playing bridge and warning about a potential break in the road adds to the overall atmosphere of the song. It creates a feeling of being in a car with friends, passing the time with idle chit-chat and the occasional burst of spontaneous dance.
Overall, "Fender Bender" is a unique and playful song that blends elements of music, dance, and everyday life. It encourages listeners to find joy in unexpected places and to embrace the unexpected.
Line by Line Meaning
All right. All right, all right. In their case...
Let's go, let's go. Alright, everything's fantastic. In their situation...
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, let's give 'em that speeding ticket!
Speed up, let's go! Full speed ahead, we're going to give them a speeding ticket!
You- you sure you want to play bridge, or you got another one of those crazy sound effects records you want to show off?
Hey there, you're sure you want to play bridge? Or do you have another one of those weird sound effect records you want to play?
Well, well, we might play a little bridge.
Okay, let's play some bridge.
Oh, yes, uh, if you're driving tonight, do be careful. There might be a nasty break in the road...
Oh, by the way, if you're driving tonight, be careful. There may be a dangerous curve in the road...
Contributed by Eli L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@themastertater420
6 years? effin 6 years since the last comment? 2019 ...remembering classic turntablism......i miss you kid!
@menra2
im with u bro
@macmonkee726
I was there: https://www.kampnagel.de/de/programm/turntable-experience/
So he's still active and touring, at least before corona...
@T0KEtheSM0KE
I am the walrus
@EcoMythos
Most underrated vid and track! The good vibes.
@DaveRanucci
I love this song and I love Kid Koala. I hope you keep making music you glorious Canadian!
@tommasoballetta9558
takes me back to the first time each and every play
@rudtv
Still a quality tune after all these years.Reminds me of late night 120 Minutes on MTV 2
@andyhouston9836
I love this dude's mobile phone, and this is a classic work of art. Thanks!
@whisperPhonic
the scratching is very well executed.