Why are Daft Punk so cool again?
Daft Punk, if you're unaware, are a notoriously reclusive French dance/electronica/house duo who have provided us with some of the most recognisable club hits ever. They were huge in the early 2000s, but then suddenly faded into obscurity.
Now, with their live tour and accompanying album, everybody loves Daft Punk. But aren't these guys old news? Why are they so popular right now?
Well, one reason has to be Kanye West's stomping mega hit Stronger, which borrows (or rather, steals) samples from Daft Punk's Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger as the track's hook. Then, of course, there's the new album Alive 2007, recorded at Bercy in Paris during their immensely popular recent tour. And while this might actually sound like a rehash of old stuff, their remix of Around the World and Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger has to be heard to be believed. Now that is some seriously wicked dance music.
But I guess their enduring popularity lies in the fact that they sure know how to make a kicking dance tune. One More Time remains euphorically inspiring, Around The World is still catchy...and Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger? Well, it beats the crap out of Kanye. For me, it's the best of the lot.
Anyway, other than my little Daft Punk rant, nothing much else is happening. I'm partying all weekend. The weather has died down from its boiling swelteryness a few days ago. India are getting thrashed in the cricket...again. Work is boring. You get the picture.
I leave you with a video: "Daft Hands". It's had over eleven million youtube views, so you've probably seen it by now, but it still looks awesome every time I see it. Plus, the music rocks.
;) peace
me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2cYWfq--Nw
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I have no idea why Daft Punk are so popular right now - all I know is all these people I 'know' on facebook started posting about how amazing their concert was in their status and I had no idea why. I guess they're just 'in' right now and could be 'out' tomorrow, who knows?
Your post on the forums last night had me in stitches this morning. Classic drunk posting!!! Hope your head doesn't hurt too much this morning!! :NINJA:
(it's me ChelleKat under my strange AIM name... can't remember my google password right now!)
Yeah, I have a vague memory of posting something. My head was very sore. Panadol helped.
I went out (underage) with a heap of overage friends. It was soo rebellious and hardcore! Haha. Anyway, to cut a long story short, I pretty much drunk more than I've ever drunk before...lots of shots. (Too many).
To make matters worse, the bender continues tonight...I have an 18th and then another 18th on Saturday! (My liver is squirming at the thought.)
Thanks for the comment! Someone is still reading!
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