This electronica duo consists of Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter. These two first became friends during secondary school in France in 1987. While in school, they teamed up with Laurent Brancowitz and formed the guitar-based band Darlin'. Guy-Manuel and Thomas played the guitar and bass while Laurent played drums. After little success, Laurent left and Guy-Manuel and Thomas started to experiment with drum machines and synthesizers. After deciding to continue on as an electronic duo, the two friends named themselves after a harsh review received during their time in Darlin' that called them nothing but "Daft Punk." Years passed and they created many singles until signing with Virgin Records in 1996 where they recorded their debut album Homework in 1997. The album was coined as one of the most influential dance albums of the 90's. Following the success of Homework, they released their album Discovery in 2001 which introduced the fans to a more synth-pop style. They soon released their feature-length animated movie Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem 2 years later
which was composed with nothing but their own original songs.
which was composed with nothing but their own original songs.They kept the music rolling with their album Human After All
, released in 2006. They were very recently featured in the Activision video game DJ Hero. They are playable characters with 11 of their own original mixes to play. They have been nominated for 7 Grammy Awards and have won 2 of them. No one can say for sure what lies ahead of this duo, but the future looks bright.
, released in 2006. They were very recently featured in the Activision video game DJ Hero. They are playable characters with 11 of their own original mixes to play. They have been nominated for 7 Grammy Awards and have won 2 of them. No one can say for sure what lies ahead of this duo, but the future looks bright.Here is their hit song "Harder Better Faster Stronger" from their album Discovery.
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