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The Real Daft Punk
The Real Daft Punk
embodies the dynamic practices and principles that launched Daft Punk to superstardom presenting the essence and gift of Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo. A profound reflection of the tidal ebbs and flows of Dance Music intersected with divergent thinking. This book is honest behind the music tales of an exceptional brotherhood and the catalytic sea change fashioned by its comeuppance. Over two exclusive interviews captured in the age of
Homework
and the gestation period leading up to and including the release of
Discovery
,
The Real Daft Punk
provides vital insight into how the duo achieved unparalleled success without compromising artistic integrity or musical vision.
The Real Daft Punk answering the questions who is Daft Punk? What is their purpose? Where did their unique sound originate? When did they begin to devise different music? Why do they prefer to remain anonymous? And how do they create tracks?
The book chronicles the rise of House and Techno. In the words of its co-conspirators, drawing from talks with Kevin Saunderson, Arthur Baker, Byron Stingily, Moby, 808 State, Underworld, Giorgio Moroder, Stacey Pullen and Cajmere/Green Velvet, in the same time frame as the rise of Daft Punk. Adding the revealing tales of DJ Sneak and the notorious Da Mongoloids crew, who drew from the same wellspring of inspiration and included Daft Punk.
The Real Daft Punk is much more than the narrative of Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo exploding across international markets and opening up the Art Form to legions of new listeners. It is a story that, like its subjects, dismantles archaic unwritten rules of music industry conduct while providing the ideation necessary to lead a successful career as a confident creative with a rich legacy.
The Real Daft Punk answering the questions who is Daft Punk? What is their purpose? Where did their unique sound originate? When did they begin to devise different music? Why do they prefer to remain anonymous? And how do they create tracks?
The book chronicles the rise of House and Techno. In the words of its co-conspirators, drawing from talks with Kevin Saunderson, Arthur Baker, Byron Stingily, Moby, 808 State, Underworld, Giorgio Moroder, Stacey Pullen and Cajmere/Green Velvet, in the same time frame as the rise of Daft Punk. Adding the revealing tales of DJ Sneak and the notorious Da Mongoloids crew, who drew from the same wellspring of inspiration and included Daft Punk.
The Real Daft Punk is much more than the narrative of Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo exploding across international markets and opening up the Art Form to legions of new listeners. It is a story that, like its subjects, dismantles archaic unwritten rules of music industry conduct while providing the ideation necessary to lead a successful career as a confident creative with a rich legacy.
188 pages, Paperback
First published July 18, 2018
About the author
Harris Rosen
11 books2 followersFather. Son. Brother.
HARRIS ROSEN is the author of ten Behind The Music Tales books. For twenty years, he self-published the national lifestyle magazine Peace! He was born and lives in Toronto, Canada, with his son Louis.
Rosen has travelled to six continents and was in the midst of a whirlwind of multiple musical, cultural revolutions that occurred throughout the 90’s and 2000’s while compiling a genuine and honest archive of audio, images and video.
He is the co-founder of ADHD Toronto. The pro-integrity and common sense, anti-hypocrisy ADHD Think Tank offers six free group courses to enable the disenfranchised to lead their best life.
behindthemusictales.com
twitter.com/mrheller1
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HARRIS ROSEN is the author of ten Behind The Music Tales books. For twenty years, he self-published the national lifestyle magazine Peace! He was born and lives in Toronto, Canada, with his son Louis.
Rosen has travelled to six continents and was in the midst of a whirlwind of multiple musical, cultural revolutions that occurred throughout the 90’s and 2000’s while compiling a genuine and honest archive of audio, images and video.
He is the co-founder of ADHD Toronto. The pro-integrity and common sense, anti-hypocrisy ADHD Think Tank offers six free group courses to enable the disenfranchised to lead their best life.
behindthemusictales.com
twitter.com/mrheller1
facebook.com/behindthemusictales
instagram.com/behindthemusictales
adhdtoronto.com
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July 1, 2018
Harris Rosen delivers the goods here in this very well thought-out exploration of the journey from indie-rock "Darlins" to global electronic music gurus that Daft Punk have taken. Chock full of unique and exclusive interviews(and I have the two Peace Magazine issues referenced herein), Rosen not only covers the history of Daft Punk but the growth of house music in general with references and quotes from all the big names including Frankie Knuckles, Daft Crew allies DJ Sneak, Armand van Helden and others. Casual fans should be drawn deeper into the real stories behind the near-mythical duo and the hardcore fans will definitely appreciate the depth of detail and scope in this one. There's definitely new things to learn about Thomas and Guy-Man and Rosen invites readers to go a little further under the masks and helmets and discover that these two fine French musicians are truly "Human After All."
July 16, 2018
I received a promo of the ebook and am basing my review on that.
I've been a fan of Daft Punk since the first time I heard Da Funk, I thought I knew everything about them and their storied rise from 2 French teens playing around with home recording gear and synths and their eventual settling as some of the kings of cool. What I found in this book went over the normal stuff, but it also has some in depth coverage of often neglected time between Homework and Discovery and the groups interactions with their contemporaries at WMC. It was great reading about how they got off with Louie Vega and Kenny Dope at a Nuyorican Soul promo show, and was something I'd never read about. If you're a fan of the boys, definitely check this out when you get a minute.
I've been a fan of Daft Punk since the first time I heard Da Funk, I thought I knew everything about them and their storied rise from 2 French teens playing around with home recording gear and synths and their eventual settling as some of the kings of cool. What I found in this book went over the normal stuff, but it also has some in depth coverage of often neglected time between Homework and Discovery and the groups interactions with their contemporaries at WMC. It was great reading about how they got off with Louie Vega and Kenny Dope at a Nuyorican Soul promo show, and was something I'd never read about. If you're a fan of the boys, definitely check this out when you get a minute.
August 14, 2018
Got a review copy from the writer and as a huge Daft Punk fan, this was great to read. Must read for every Daft Punk fan!!
July 18, 2018
I received an ARC (author review copy) from the author. Being a child of the 80s (born 1987), my knowledge of Daft Punk's history and the history of EDM is practically nonexistent. The introduction to this book was a fascinating worm hole; I spent a long time just getting through Rosen's introductory YouTube videos. I'd highly recommend going through the book to start and creating your own playlist!
In my mind, Daft Punk is commercial. So it was really interesting to read where they came from and what their influences were. I knew so little about their start that even listening to their first album was a journey.
"Teenager you wants to be part of something. You want to belong to a subculture, and you want to fight for it to be accepted. Once the subculture gets accepted, it's a great thing because you were a part of it, but then you're not part of subculture anymore."
I think that quote for me sums up a larger message in the book. That music originates from somewhere and understanding that background helps listeners appreciate it even more. I know I leave with a greater understanding of Daft Punk and EDM!
In my mind, Daft Punk is commercial. So it was really interesting to read where they came from and what their influences were. I knew so little about their start that even listening to their first album was a journey.
"Teenager you wants to be part of something. You want to belong to a subculture, and you want to fight for it to be accepted. Once the subculture gets accepted, it's a great thing because you were a part of it, but then you're not part of subculture anymore."
I think that quote for me sums up a larger message in the book. That music originates from somewhere and understanding that background helps listeners appreciate it even more. I know I leave with a greater understanding of Daft Punk and EDM!
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