"Idioteque" is not a real word. The title may imply "idiotic." It does not appear in the lyrics.
This electronic track has been described by lead singer Thom Yorke as "the happiest song we've ever written." He's being cheeky: the song takes place in a bunker during what appears to be an apocalypse.
This features two samples taken from the 1976 album First Recordings-Electronic Music Winners. The composer is Paul Lansky and the title is "Mild Und Liese." Says Lansky on his website: "I like the effect they get in 'Idioteque' by combining sustained and percussive sounds."
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