Daft PunkDaft Punk is the main project of Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo (born February 8, 1974) and Thomas Bangalter (born January 3, 1975), two dance music artists from Paris. Its name was inspired by a review in the British music magazine Melody Maker, which described their first collaboration, a Beach Boys inspired guitar group named Darling that recorded on Stereolab's Duophonic imprint in 1992, as "a bunch of daft punk". Daft Punk's debut single The New Wave (Soma, 1993) was followed by their first commercially successful single "Da Funk" (1995). The album Homework (Virgin, 1996) was regarded as an innovative synthesis of techno, house, acid house and electro, and widely acknowledged as one of the most influential dance music albums of the nineties. In addition to "Da Funk", "Around the World" was the most successful single from Homework. 2001's Discovery, with its more commercial, synth-pop-oriented style, disappointed some fans of Homework. Nevertheless, it sold very well, and the single "One More Time" was a major club hit. Some have interpreted the title "Discovery" as meaning "very Disco", as much of the album hearkens to the disco era; "Homework" can also be a reference to the respective album's focus, house music (Home ≈ House). Much of Daft Punk's newer fan base knows them mainly from Discovery. Daft Punk are notable for their use of visuals in music. The duo "became" robots for all of their publicity shots and interviews. The music videos for their singles from Homework featured memorable characters and were directed by cult video producers, including Spike Jonze and Michel Gondry. The album Discovery subsequentally became the soundtrack to the anime film Interstella 5555, which they co-produced with Leiji Matsumoto. With Music Sounds Better With You, Thomas Bangalter had a major club hit in 1998, released under the name Stardust on his own Roulé-label. In 2002 he produced the motion picture soundtrack for Gaspar Noé's Irréversible. Bangalter also teamed up with DJ Falcon to create Together, who subsequently released the club smash So Much Love To Give. Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo operates his own music label, Crydamoure. Four years after the release of Discovery, Daft Punk realeased their follow up album, Human After All. Selected DiscographyAlbums
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Four years after the release of Discovery, Daft Punk realeased their follow up album, Human After All. In 2001, the French government honored her memory with her image on a postage stamp. Bangalter also teamed up with DJ Falcon to create Together, who subsequently released the club smash So Much Love To Give. Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo operates his own music label, Crydamoure. In 1997, the angle of the rues Girardon and Abreuvoir in the Butte Montmartre in Paris was inaugurated as "Place Dalida" and is where a life-size bust was erected to her memory. In 2002 he produced the motion picture soundtrack for Gaspar Noé's Irréversible. Dalida is buried in the Cimetière de Montmartre, Paris, her gilded life-size statue one of the most outstanding of the many sculpted works in the famous cemetery. With Music Sounds Better With You, Thomas Bangalter had a major club hit in 1998, released under the name Stardust on his own Roulé-label. forgive me.". The album Discovery subsequentally became the soundtrack to the anime film Interstella 5555, which they co-produced with Leiji Matsumoto. On May 3, 1987 she died as a result of an overdose of sleeping pills leaving behind a suicide note that said: "Life has become unbearable .. The music videos for their singles from Homework featured memorable characters and were directed by cult video producers, including Spike Jonze and Michel Gondry. She recovered from these tragedies and continued to perform but by her own accounts, life had little meaning and she spent years searching for personal fulfillment, including traveling to Nepal to study the Hindu religion. The duo "became" robots for all of their publicity shots and interviews. She was living with the flamboyant and less than reputable, Richard Chanfray (referred to as the Comte de St Germain) when he took his own life in July 1983. Daft Punk are notable for their use of visuals in music. In 1967 her new lover, the Italian singer, Luigi Tenco also took his own life and Dalida too attempted suicide. Much of Daft Punk's newer fan base knows them mainly from Discovery. A few years later, her still distraught ex-husband died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Some have interpreted the title "Discovery" as meaning "very Disco", as much of the album hearkens to the disco era; "Homework" can also be a reference to the respective album's focus, house music (Home ≈ House). In 1961 she married her mentor Lucien Morisse, but the marriage lasted only a few months when she left him for the painter Jean Sobieski (later the father of American actress Leelee Sobieski). Nevertheless, it sold very well, and the single "One More Time" was a major club hit. Yet, despite her fame and fortune, her personal life was difficult and filled with much drama and tragedy. 2001's Discovery, with its more commercial, synth-pop-oriented style, disappointed some fans of Homework. During her career, Dalida recorded 500 French songs, 200 of which were translated into Italian, and 200 into other languages. She sold more than 80 million records world-wide, winning numerous awards, scoring 55 gold records. In addition to "Da Funk", "Around the World" was the most successful single from Homework. She would go on to record in several languages, touring the globe including sold-out performances at Carnegie Hall in New York City. The album Homework (Virgin, 1996) was regarded as an innovative synthesis of techno, house, acid house and electro, and widely acknowledged as one of the most influential dance music albums of the nineties. In 1957, she appeared at the Paris Olympia as the opening act for Charles Aznavour and later the same year for Gilbert Bécaud. Daft Punk's debut single The New Wave (Soma, 1993) was followed by their first commercially successful single "Da Funk" (1995). Using the stage name, "Dalida", she recorded songs, her second single titled "Bambino" brought instant fame. Its name was inspired by a review in the British music magazine Melody Maker, which described their first collaboration, a Beach Boys inspired guitar group named Darling that recorded on Stereolab's Duophonic imprint in 1992, as "a bunch of daft punk". Despite her looks, her first films were less than successful, but she began performing in music halls and cabarets, singing in French, Italian and other languages. Daft Punk is the main project of Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo (born February 8, 1974) and Thomas Bangalter (born January 3, 1975), two dance music artists from Paris. She developed into a beautiful young lady, and in 1954 she won the Miss Egypt beauty contest and immediately left for Paris, France, to pursue a career in motion pictures. Virgin Records Daft Punk official website (http://www.virginrecords.com/daft_punk/). Born Yolande Christina Gigliotti of Italian parents in Shoubra, a district of Cairo, Egypt, she was the child of an opera violinist and was given singing lessons at an early age. Daft Punk discography on Discogs.com (http://www.discogs.com/artist/Daft+Punk). Dalida (January 17, 1933 - May 3, 1987) was an Egyptian, FrenchItalian singer. Official german website (http://www.daftpunk.de/). 2001 Révolution 5° Du Nom (remix album). Official website (http://www.daftpunk.com/). 1998 Le Rêve Oriental (remix album). Face to Face - Hot Dance Music/Club Play, reached #1. 1997 L'An 2005 (remix album). Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger - Hot Dance Music/Club Play, peaked at #3. 1997 Olympia 1959 (live inedit). Digital Love - Hot Dance Music/Club Play, peaked at #9. 1996 À Ma Manière (remix album). One More Time - Top 40 Tracks, peaked at #32. (remix album). One More Time - Top 40 Mainstream, peaked at #33. 1995 Comme Si J'Étais Là.. One More Time - Hot 100, peaked at #61. 1987 Tigani Bi Arab (realised in Egypt). One More Time - Rhythmic Top 40, reached #27. 1986 Le Visage De L'Amour. One More Time - Hot Dance Music/Maxi-single Sales, peaked at #2. 1984 Dali. One More Time - Canadian singles chart, reached #1. 1983 Les P'Tits Mots. One More Time - Hot Dance Music/Club Play, reached #1. 1982 Mondialement Vôtre. Revolution 909 - Hot Dance Music/Club Play, peaked at #12. 1982 Spécial Dalida. Da Funk - Hot Dance Music/Club Play, reached #1. 1981 Olympia 81 (live). Around the World - Hot 100, peaked at #61. 1980 Le Spectacle Du Palais Des Sports 1980 (live). Around the World - Hot Dance Music/Club Play, reached #1. 1980 Gigi In Paradisco. Interstella 5555 (Movie, DVD, 2003). 1979 Dédié À Toi (Monday Tuesday). - A Story about Dogs, Androids, Firemen and Tomatoes (DVD/VHS, 1999). 1978 Génération 78 / Voilà Pourquoi Je Chante / Ça Me Fait Rêver. D.A.F.T. 1977 Salma Ya Salama. Human After All (2005). 1977 Pour Toujours : Bande Originale (soundtrack). Daft Club (Remix LP) (2003). 1977 Olympia 77 (live). Alive 1997 (2001). 1977 Femme Est La Nuit. Discovery (2001). 1976 Coup De Chapeau Au Passé. Homework (1996). 1975 J'Attendrai. 1975 Sempre piu' (realised in Italy). 1974 Manuel. 1974 Olympia 74 (live). 1973 Julien. 1973 Sings In Italian For You (realised in Italy). 1972 Il Faut Du Temps. 1972 Olympia 71 (live). 1971 Une Vie. 1970 Ils Ont Changé Ma Chanson. 1969 Ma Mère Me Disait. 1969 Canta In Italiano (realised in Italy). 1968 Le Temps Des Fleurs. 1968 Un Po' D'Amore (realised in Italy). 1967 Ciao Amore, Ciao (realised in Italy). 1967 Olympia 67 (studio). 1966 Pensiamoci Ogni Sera (realised in Italy). 1965 Il Silenzio (Bonsoir Mon Amour). 1964 Amore Scusami. 1963 Eux. 1962 Le Petit Gonzalès. 1961 Milord (realised in Italy). 1961 Loin De Moi. 1961 Garde-Moi La Dernière Danse. 1960 Les Enfants Du Pirée. 1959 Love In Portofino. 1959 Le Disque D'Or De Dalida. 1958 Les Gitans. 1958 Gondolier. 1957 Miguel. 1957 Son Nom Est Dalida. Voilà pourquoi je chante (1978). Viva la pappa (1965). Vedrai Vedrai (1979). Vado Via (1973). Une femme à quarante ans (1981). Un po d'amore (1968). Tu n'as pas très bon caractère (1957). Tu croiras (1963). Tony (1982). Ti Amo (Je t'aime) (1977). Ta femme (1974). T'aimer follement (1960). Soleil / Mediterraneo (1984). Si j'avais des millions (1968). Salma Ya Salama (1977). Romantica (1960). Rio do Brasil (1980). Reviens-moi (1985). c'était loin (1977) - with Richard Chanfrey as "St-Germain". Remember.. Que sont devenues les fleurs? (1962). Quand s'arrêtent les violons (1977). Quand on n'a que l'amour (1957/1979). Quand je n'aime plus je m'en vais (1981). l'argent...) (1979). Problemorama (L'argent.. Pour te dire je t'aime (1984). Pour ne pas vivre seul (1972). Petit homme (1966). Paroles... (1973) - with Alain Delon. Paroles.. Parlez-moi de lui (1966). Parle plus bas (Le Parrain) (1972). Parce que je ne t'aime plus (1986). Ô Sole Mio (1960). Oh! Lady Mary (1969). Nostlagie (1981). Nuits d'Espagne (1961). Ne lui dis pas (1975). Mourir sur scène (1983). Monday, Tuesday... Laissez-moi danser / Let me dance tonight (1979). Milord (1960). Mein Lieber Herr (1975). Marjolaine (1981). Maman, la plus belle du monde (1957). Mama (1967). Ma vie je la chante (1974). Lucas (1983). Love in Portofino (1959). Les p'tits mots (1983). Les grilles de ma maison (1967). Les gitans (1958). Les hommes de ma vie (1986). Les enfants du Pirée (1960). Les choses de l'amour (1971). Les anges noirs (1968). Le Vénitien de Levallois (1985). Le temps des fleurs (1968). Le temps d'aimer (1985). Le sixième jour (1986). Le restaurant italien (1983). Le promesse d'amore (1969). Le petit Gonzalès (1962). Le petit bonheur (1976). Le Lambeth Walk (1978). Le jour où la pluie viendra (1958/1982). Le jour le plus long (1962). Le jour du retour (1963). Le Flamenco (1965). Lady d'Arbanville (1970). La vie en rose (1965/1976). La Sainte Totoche (1965). La leçon de Twist (1962). La Danse de Zorba (Zorba's Dance) / La Danza di Zorba (1965/1986). La colpa e tua (1971). La chanson du Mundial '82 (1982). L'ultimo valzer (1967). L'Innamorata (1984). L'Arlequin de Tolède / Arlecchino (1960). L'An 2005 (1969). L'amour et moi (1981). Kalimba de Luna (1984). Jouez Bouzouki (1982). Je suis toutes les femmes (1980). Je suis malade (1973). Je reviens te chercher (1967). Je pars (1958). Je m'endors dans tes bras (1968). Je l'attends(1962). J'attendrai / Tornerai (1975). J'ai rêvé (1959). Itsi bitsi petit bikini (1960). Ils ont changé ma chanson (1970). Il venait d'avoir 18 ans / 18 Anni / He must have been eighteen (1973). Il Silenzio (Bonsoir mon amour) (1965). Il pleut sur Bruxelles (1981). Il faut danser reggae (1979). Histoire d'un amour (1957). Hene Ma Tov (1965). Helwa Ya Baladi (1979). Hava Naguila (1958). Guitare et tambourin (1958). Gondolier (1958). Gigi in Paradisco (1980). Gigi l'Amoroso (1974). Génération 78 (1978) - with Bruno Guillain. Gamil El Soura (1983). Garde-moi la dernière danse (1961). Fini, la comédie (1981). Femme est la nuit (1977). Femme (1983). Eux (1963). de l'amour (1975) - with Richard Chanfrey as "St-Germain". Et de l'amour.. Darla Dirladada (1970). Danza (1982). Dans le bleu du ciel bleu (1958). Dan Dan Dan (1968). Ça me fait rêver (1978) - with Bruno Guillain. Confidences sur la fréquence (1982). Concerto pour une voix (1970). Comme disait Mistinguett (1979). Come Prima (Tu me donnes) (1958). Ciao, Ciao Bambina (1959). Ciao Amore, Ciao (1967). Chaque instant de chaque jour (1964). Chanteur des années 80 (1980). Captain Sky (1977). C'était mon ami (1984). C'est mieux comme ça (Le Parrain 2) (1975). Buenas Noches mi Amor (1957). Besame Mucho (Embrasse-moi) (1976). Bang Bang (1966). Bambino (1956). Avec le temps (1971). Avant de te connaître (1970). Aranjuez la tua voce (1967). Anima Mia (1974). Amoureuse de la vie (1977). Amore Scusami (1964). Americana (1981). Am tag als der Regen Kam (1959/1982). Aghani Aghani (1982). À qui? (1967). À ma manière (1980). (Manuel Benitez) El Cordobes (1966). Le sixième jour / The Sixth Day - (1986) - Youssef Chahine. Dalida pour toujours - (documentary, 1977). Comme sur des roulettes - (1977). Io to amo - (1968). Ménage à l'Italienne - (1965). L'inconnue de Hong Kong - (1963) with Serge Gainsbourg. Parlez moi d'amour - (1960). Rapt au deuxième bureau - (1958). Brigade des moeurs - (1957). Sigara we Kass /A glass and a cigarette - (1954). The mask of Toutankhamon - (1954). Joseph and his brothers - (1954) with Omar Sharif. |