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Just earlier today, the French duo released an 8-minute video depicting the split and end of the world-wide known group, Daft Punk.What started as a small Paris-based group in 1993 created by Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, has become a household name with musical masterpieces that continue to be played in every corner of the world. For the past 23 years, the world has been enamored by the idea of Daft Punk, a faceless duo who created funky, techno music with influences from R&B, house, synth, pop, hip hop, and more. They created a sound that would go on to be imitated for artist years to come. Although they were together for 23 years they only released 4 albums, ‘Homework’ 1997, ‘Discovery’ 2001, ‘’Human After All’ 2005, ‘Random Access Memories’ 2013. Along with those albums came timeless hits ‘One More Time’, ‘Harder Better Faster Stronger’, ‘Around the World', ’Da Funk’. Songs like ‘Get Lucky’ with Pharrell won the pair Record of the Year in 2014. Collaborations with the Weeknd on ‘Starboy’ earned them their first #1 song on the charts. More on the video uploaded on their channel earlier today titled ‘Epilogue’. The video shows the pair walking together until the Bangalter falters behind. Eventually, Homem-Christo notices and walks back to his partner. Bangalter takes off his jacket, encrusted with a bedazzled ‘Daft Punk’ on the back, revealing a small button. Without the pair ever speaking a word through the video, Homem-Christo presses the button initiating a 1-minute countdown. Bangalter walks off into the distance as the sun sets and self-destructs. Leaving Homem Christo to walk the vast desert alone into the horizon. The video also faded to a clip of silver and gold hands positioned as a triangle with the date 1993-2021 depicting the ends of the duo's victorious era.
It’s no secret that Daft Punk not only created the groundwork for genres like EDM and house music and for artists like Skrillex and Deadmau5. Their iconic robot helmet look that they began to showcase in 1999 gave way for imitation artists who would use their innovativeness later on. Stereogum writes, “They leave behind a towering body of work wrapped up in some of the most instantly recognizable sonic and visual imprints in music history”. As someone who grew up hearing their music constantly and being entranced by the supersonic, futuristic sound they delivered, it's melancholic to hear about their split. As with the way others feel, Daft Punk has always been a prominent figure and has always worked its way into everybody's music playlist. If you didn’t know the name Daft Punk (and who didn’t?), you definitely would know their music. People on social media express their gratitude and grief for the duo. Comments under the 'Epilogue’ video included “THE greatest to EVER do it. Words can’t describe the inspiration & knowledge we gained from listening to the 2 robots over the years. Wishing them nothing but good energy & positivity for the future - Thank you for everything Guy & Thomas”, “Absolute legends. Your dedication to the craft above all else inspires us all. You'll always live on in our hearts.” and more. Although the duo may have officially ended their endeavor together, their music will continue to be played, enjoyed, and cherished by many in cars, rooms, house parties, filled-out areas, and festivals.
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April 2021
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