Mr. Oizo Вђ“ Flat Beat -

: Dupieux originally considered the track just a "stupid loop," created primarily to provide a rhythm for his puppet to dance to in Levi’s commercials .

: The yellow puppet, Flat Eric , was found at a flea market for just a few francs. His name originated from a scrapped ad idea where a car would run over and flatten his head. Mr. Oizo – Flat Beat

: The iconic, squelchy bassline was produced using a Korg MS-20, while the drum loop was sampled from a 1975 track . Cultural Impact How 'Flat Beat' by Mr. Oizo was Made : Dupieux originally considered the track just a