They are the most recognized name in techno, dance club staples, and probably one of the most renowned artists worldwide. But the funny thing is........few have ever seen their faces since they were younger. They are Daft Punk. "One More Time", "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger", "Aerodynamic"......chances are you've probably heard these songs, repeatedly.
Who are these masked men, these phantoms of the turntable? They are Frenchmen, by the name of Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, and Thomas Bangalter. They met in Highschool, where they began making demo tapes. Surprisingly, the duo started off in a rock and roll band. A reviewer remarked that their music was "a bunch of daft (the British way of saying insane,crazy, or mad) punk." The name stuck, and Daft Punk moved on to pour their talents into a different genre of music, the (at the time) new rave/techno genre that was gaining popularity in Europe. They started using autotune to an obscene degree, before T-Pain, and they succeeded in creating masterpieces. By their second album, Discovery, these musical Frankensteins created songs that have become icons, and made the duo the leading name in their craft.
Oh, Did I mention their masks......I WANT ONE!!!! They are insane. Their updated masks light up, make faces, and the LED's even pulsate to the music.
Look for Daft Punk in the upcoming movie, Tron Legacy, they made the soundtrack and appear in the film. I also recommend the album Discovery, its their finest work. Ill leave you with this, the Louis Vuitton mix. My fellow Backpack Boys Leon and Chris described this as 16 minutes of bliss.....im inclined to agree.
No comments:
Post a Comment