Famous for their robo-helmets and house beats, the duo known as Daft Punk have become an international sensation as musicians, filmmakers, and composers (more on that later). Daft Punk is made up of Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuelb de Homem-Christo, both from France. They met in school, and have gone on to bigger and better things.
Daft Punk albums (Homework, Discovery, and Human After All being the prominent full-lengths) are full of a distinct digital sound, and often are based on a concept. The album Human After All is a prime example, being the tale of a robot's discovery that it is in fact a human. DP also emphasizes instrumentals in their work just as often as tracks with vocals, giving a DP album a soundtrack feel.
Little known fact: Many (if not all) DP tracks are HEAVY on sampling. For an example, check out Edwin Birdsong's track, "Cola Bottle Baby," then check out Daft Punk's "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger."
Daft Punk have also had a hand in producing films, the largest of which was their 2008 release, Electroma, which follows the two members of Daft Punk on their journey to break from the monotony of life. Though not a giant success, it has gone to be a favorite of fans everywhere.
In 2010, Daft Punk will also be composing the entire score for the sequel to Tron. This is their first score, and looks to be VERY promising, based on the parallels between Daft Punk and Tron.
Daft Punk have been IMMENSELY influential, inspiring artists such as Kanye West, who not only sampled from them on his hit, "Stronger," but also played with them live on the 2008 Grammys, Daft Punk's ONLY TV appearance where they've been playing. Another major inspiration? DANCE OR DIE.
Check 'em out, they're amazing.
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