Mr. Oizo - Secam (official Audio) -
In 2017, the animation studio Meat Dept used "Secam" as the soundtrack for a short film titled "Black Holes" .
This title fits Mr. Oizo’s career-long obsession with and "glitchy" aesthetics, seen in his earlier work like Analog Worms Attack . The "Black Holes" Short Film
"Secam" was created as an exclusive track for the compilation "Ed Rec Vol. X" , released to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the legendary French label Ed Banger Records . Mr. Oizo - Secam (Official Audio)
While the audio itself is iconic, a prominent "story" often associated with this track comes from a separate creative collaboration:
"Secam" was released during a period where Dupieux was heavily balancing his music with his filmmaking career (directing cult hits like Rubber and Wrong Cops ). It served as a reminder of his ability to craft "squelchy," infectious hooks that defined the era. X compilation or the history of Flat Eric ? Black Holes x Mr. Oizo - Secam In 2017, the animation studio Meat Dept used
The story follows Dave , an astronaut about to lead the first human mission to Mars . He is paired with a sentient, talking melon who claims to be the reincarnation of a human.
refers to the Séquentiel Couleur à Mémoire , an analog color television system first used in France in the 1960s. The "Black Holes" Short Film "Secam" was created
While many of Mr. Oizo's tracks are known for their surreal music videos, the "Official Audio" version was premiered as a standalone extract to showcase the label's "gonzo" electronic sound alongside other heavyweights like Justice and Sebastian . The Name: A Nod to Analog History