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'''Daft Punk''' is an [[electronic music]] duo consisting of French [[musician]]s [[Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo]] (born February 8, 1974) and [[Thomas Bangalter]] (born January 3, 1975).<ref name="MusiqueVol.1" /> The duo is considered one of the most successful electronic music collaborations of all time, both in album sales and in critical acclaim.<ref>[http://www.thedjlist.com/djs/DAFT_PUNK/ Daft Punk page] at thedjlist.com. Retrieved on December 24, 2006.</ref> After Daft Punk reached significant popularity in the late 1990s [[house music|house]] movement in France, other artists such as [[Air (band)|Air]], [[Cassius (band)|Cassius]], and [[Dimitri from Paris]] began to receive a similar amount of attention.<ref name="Mixmag 2006" />

Daft Punk is also credited with producing songs that were considered essential in the [[French house]] scene. They were managed from 1996 to 2008 by [[Pedro Winter]] (Busy P), the head of [[Ed Banger Records]].<ref name="Pedro"/>

==History==
===Early years (1987–1993)===
[[Thomas Bangalter]] and [[Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo]] met in 1987 on the grounds of the [[Lycée Carnot]], a secondary school in [[Paris]].<ref name="MusiqueVol.1">[http://web.archive.org/web/20060410194554/http://www.daft-musique.com/ Daft Punk Musique Vol. 1 Official Website]. [[Web archiving|Archived]] from April 10, 2006.</ref> The two became good friends and later recorded [[demo (music)|demo]] tracks with others from the school.<ref name="RFI Musique">[http://www.rfimusique.com/siteen/biographie/biographie_6151.asp RFI Musique - Biography - Daft Punk] rfimusique.com. Retrieved on March 3, 2007.</ref> This eventually led to the formation of the guitar-based group called Darlin' with [[Laurent Brancowitz]] in 1992.<ref name="DarlinBio" /> Bangalter and de Homem-Christo played [[bass guitar|bass]] and [[guitar]], respectively, while Brancowitz performed on [[drum kit|drums]].<ref name="FrenchConn">James, Martin. ''French Connections: From Discotheque to Discovery''. London, United Kingdom: Sanctuary Publishing Ltd., 2003. pgs 265; 267; 268. (ISBN 1-8607-4449-4)</ref> The [[indie rock]] trio had branded themselves after [[The Beach Boys]] song [[Darlin' (Beach Boys song)|of the same name]], which they [[cover version|covered]] along with an original composition.<ref name="Shimmies">[http://www.discogs.com/release/306155 Shimmies In Super 8] at [[Discogs]]. Retrieved on July 17, 2007.</ref> [[Stereolab]] released both tracks on a multi-artist [[Duophonic Records]] EP and invited the band to open for stage shows in the United Kingdom.<ref name="Shimmies" /><ref name="ROBOPOP" /> Bangalter felt that "The rock n' roll thing we did was pretty average, I think. It was so brief, maybe six months, four songs and two gigs and that was it."<ref name="Interview at Mixmag 1997" /> A negative review in ''[[Melody Maker]]'' subsequently dubbed the music "a bunch of [[wiktionary:daft|daft]] [[Punk rock|punk]]." Instead of dismissing the review, Bangalter and de Homem-Christo found it to be amusing.<ref name="RFI Musique" /> As the latter stated, "We struggled so long to find [the name] Darlin', and this happened so quickly."<ref name="DaftPulse">Alan Di Perna, "We Are The Robots" ''Pulse!'', April 2001, pp. 65-69.</ref> Darlin' soon disbanded, leaving Brancowitz to pursue other efforts with [[Phoenix (band)|Phoenix]].<ref name="DarlinBio" /> Bangalter and de Homem-Christo formed Daft Punk and experimented with [[drum machine]]s and [[synthesizer]]s.

===''Homework'' era (1993–1999)===
In 1993 Daft Punk attended a [[rave]] at [[Disneyland Resort Paris|EuroDisney]], where they met Stuart Macmillan of [[Slam (band)|Slam]], co-founder of the label [[Soma Quality Recordings]].<ref name="RFI Musique" /> The demo tape given to Macmillan at the rave formed the basis for Daft Punk's debut single, "[[The New Wave]]", a limited release in 1994.<ref name="Interview at Mixmag 1997" /> The single also contained the final mix of "The New Wave" called "Alive".

Daft Punk returned to the studio in May 1995 to record "[[Da Funk]]". It became their first commercially successful single the same year. After the success of "Da Funk", Daft Punk looked to find a manager. They had no trouble finding one at the time as they chose [[Pedro Winter]], who regularly promoted them and other artists at his Hype night clubs.<ref name="FrenchConn"/> The band signed with [[Virgin Records]] in September 1996 and made a deal through which they licensed their tracks to the major label through their production company, Daft Trax.<ref name="MusiqueVol.1" /><ref name="FrenchConn"/> Bangalter spoke of the duo's decision to sign with Virgin:

{{cquote| Many record companies offered us deals. They came from everywhere, but we decided to wait--partly because we didn't want to lose control of what we had created. We turned down many record companies. We weren't interested in the money, so we turned down labels that were looking for more control than we were willing to give up. In reality, we're more like partners with Virgin.<ref name="Yahoo">http://music.yahoo.com/read/interview/12052857</ref>}}

In regards to the artistic control and freedom, Bangalter stated:

{{cquote| We've got much more control than money. You can't get everything. We live in a society where money is what people want, so they can't get the control. We chose. Control is freedom. People say we're control freaks, but control is controlling your destiny without controlling other people. We're not trying to manipulate other people, just controlling what we do ourselves. Controlling what we do is being free. People should stop thinking that an artist that controls what he does is a bad thing. A lot of artists today are just victims, not having control, and they're not free. And that's pathetic. If you start being dependent on money, then money has to reach a point to fit your expenses.<ref name="Yahoo"/>}}

"Da Funk" and "Alive" were later included on Daft Punk's [[1997 in music|1997 debut album]] ''[[Homework (album)|Homework]]''. The album was regarded as an innovative synthesis of [[techno]], [[house music|house]], [[acid house]] and [[electro music|electro]] styles, and is widely acknowledged as one of the most influential dance music albums of the [[1990s|nineties]]. "Da Funk" was also included on ''[[The Saint (film)|The Saint]]'' film soundtrack. It was during this period of change in dance music that Daft Punk became largely successful. They combined the aforementioned music styles and elements of [[rave music|rave]] that were crowd pleasers. The most successful single from ''Homework'' was "[[Around the World (Daft Punk song)|Around the World]]", which is known for the repeating chant of the song's title. Daft Punk also produced a series of [[music video]]s for ''Homework'' directed by [[Spike Jonze]], [[Michel Gondry]], [[Roman Coppola]] and Seb Janiak. The collection of videos was released in 1999 and titled ''[[D.A.F.T. - A Story About Dogs, Androids, Firemen and Tomatoes]]''.

===''Discovery'' era (1999–2004)===
By 1999 the duo were well into the recording sessions for their second album, which had begun a year earlier.<ref name="MTVeInterview" /> The 2001 release ''[[Discovery (Daft Punk album)|Discovery]]'' took on a slicker and distinctly [[synthpop]]-oriented style, initially stunning fans of Daft Punk's previous material in ''Homework''. The group states that the album was conceived as an attempt to reconnect with a playful, open-minded attitude associated with the discovery phase of childhood.<ref name="ROBOPOP">Chris Gill, [http://remixmag.com/mag/remix_robopop/ "ROBOPOP"] (May 2001) ''Remix Magazine Online''. Retrieved on March 6, 2007.</ref> This accounts for the heavy use of themes and samples from the late '70s to early '80s era on the album. It reached #2 in the United Kingdom, and its single "[[One More Time (Daft Punk song)|One More Time]]" was a major club and mainstream hit, which nearly topped the UK Singles Chart. The song is well known for being heavily auto-tuned and compressed. The song and album created a new generation of fans mainly familiar with the second Daft Punk release. The singles "[[Digital Love]]" and "[[Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger]]" were also very successful in the UK and on the United States dance chart, and "[[Face to Face (Daft Punk song)|Face to Face]]" hit #1 on the USA club play charts despite a limited single release.<ref>[http://www.discogs.com/release/260250 Face to Face (Rare Remixes!)] [[Discogs]]. Retrieved on October 3, 2008.</ref> A 45-minute excerpt from a ''Daftendirektour'' performance recorded at Birmingham, UK in 1997 was also released in 2001, entitled ''[[Alive 1997]]''.

2003 first saw the release of the feature-length animated film ''[[Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem]]''. Daft Punk produced the film under the supervision of [[Leiji Matsumoto]], whom they have said is their childhood hero.<ref name="5555Insert">''[[Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem]]'' companion leaflet (2003)</ref> The album ''[[Daft Club]]'' was also released to promote the film. It features a collection of remixes previously made available through an online membership service of the same name.

===''Human After All'' era (2004–present)===
[[Image:Daft Punk.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Daft Punk in their robotic suits|{{deletable image-caption|1=Tuesday, 23 December 2008}}]]
Starting on September 13 and ending November 9, 2004, Daft Punk devoted six weeks to creating new material.<ref>''Human After All'' liner notes (2005). Retrieved on December 17, 2007.</ref> The duo released the album ''[[Human After All]]'' in March 2005. Reviews were mixed, mostly citing its overly repetitive nature and seemingly rushed recording. The singles taken from this album were "[[Robot Rock (song)|Robot Rock]]", "[[Technologic]]", "[[Human After All (song)|Human After All]]" and "[[The Prime Time of Your Life]]". The earliest official statement from Daft Punk concerning the album was "we believe that ''Human After All'' speaks for itself."

A Daft Punk anthology CD/DVD entitled ''[[Musique Vol. 1 1993–2005]]'' was released on April 4, 2006. It contains new music videos for "The Prime Time of Your Life" and "Robot Rock (Maximum Overdrive)". Daft Punk also released a [[remix album]] of ''Human After All'' called ''[[Human After All#Remix album|Human After All: Remixes]]''. A limited edition included two [[kubrick (toy)|kubricks]] of Daft Punk as robots.

On May 21, 2006, Daft Punk premiered their first directed film, ''[[Daft Punk's Electroma]]'' at the [[Cannes Film Festival]] sidebar Director's Fortnight.<ref name="ElectromaReview">[http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=features2006&content=jump&jump=review&dept=cannes&nav=RCannes&articleid=VE1117930614&cs=1 ''Daft Punk's Electroma'' review] variety.com. Retrieved on February 26, 2007.</ref> The film does not include their own music, which is a first for the duo considering their previous DVD and film releases (''D.A.F.T.'' for ''Homework'' and ''Interstella 5555'' for ''Discovery''). Midnight screenings of the film were shown in [[Paris]] theaters starting from the end of March 2007.<ref name="DaftAllocine">[http://www.allocine.fr/article/fichearticle_gen_carticle=18400301.html ''Daft Punk's Electroma'' Screenings Info] {{fr icon}} allocine.fr. Retrieved on April 11, 2007.</ref> Initial public comments have since been positive.<ref name="ElectromaNews">[http://www.thedaftclub.com/news.php?item.15.5 ''Daft Punk's Electroma'' news] thedaftclub.com. Retrieved on March 29, 2007.</ref>

Daft Punk released their second live album titled ''[[Alive 2007]]'' on November 19, 2007. It contains the duo's performance in [[Paris]] from their ''Alive 2007'' tour. The album includes a 50-page book showcasing photographs shot while on tour.<ref name="Spin.com">[http://www.spin.com/articles/exclusive-daft-punk-unveil-live-album-details-midlake-release-ep Exclusive: Daft Punk Unveil Live Album Details; Midlake to Release EP] Spin.com. Accessed on August 27, 2007.</ref> The live version of "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger" from ''Alive 2007'' was released as a single.<ref name="Billboard" /> A music video for the single directed by Olivier Gondry features footage shot by 250 audience members at Daft Punk's [[Brooklyn]] appearance at KeySpan Park, [[Coney Island]].<ref name="Sideline">[http://www.side-line.com/news_comments.php?id=25543_0_2_0_C Daft Punk Announce Live Album] side-line.com. Retrieved on August 31, 2007.</ref>

Following the ''Alive 2007'' tour, Daft Punk focused on other projects. A 2008 interview with Pedro Winter revealed that the duo returned to their Paris studio to work on new material. Winter also stepped down from managing Daft Punk to focus attention on his [[Ed Banger Records]] label and his work as Busy P.<ref name="Studio">[http://www.inthemix.com.au/news/intl/38001/ITM_EXCLUSIVE_Daft_Punk_are_back_in_the_studio Daft Punk Are Back in the Studio] inthemix.com. Retrieved on May 28, 2008.</ref> He stated in a later interview that the duo are working with an unspecified management company in [[Los Angeles]].<ref name="Pedro">[http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/feature/51320-interview-pedro-winter-ed-banger Interview: Pedro Winter/Ed Banger] [[Pitchfork Media]]. Retrieved on July 26, 2007.</ref> In 2008 Daft Punk also placed 38th in a worldwide official poll of ''[[DJ Magazine]]'' after debuting at position 71 in 2007.<ref>[http://djmag.com/index.php?op=top_100&story=home DJmag.com: Top 100 DJs - Results & History] djmag.com. Retrieved on August 31, 2007.</ref>

==Influences==
[[Image:Daft Punk Human.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Bangalter and de Homem-Christo years before the release of ''Homework'']]
Bangalter and de Homem-Christo have credited many sources that influenced their musical style. Years before producing [[electronic music]] as a duo, they were stated to have shared tastes for [[Elton John]], [[MC5]], [[The Rolling Stones]], [[The Beach Boys]] and [[The Stooges]].<ref>''[[Les Inrockuptibles]]'' (March 2005).</ref><ref name="DarlinBio">[http://www.discogs.com/artist/Darlin' Darlin' biography] at [[Discogs]]. Retrieved on February 20, 2007.</ref> Their mutual admiration for [[rock music|rock]] bands led to the founding of their own independent project, Darlin'. Bangalter expressed that "It was still maybe more a teenage thing at that time. It's like, you know, everybody wants to be in a band."<ref name="Interview at Mixmag 1997">Matthew Collin, ([http://www.techno.de/mixmag/97.08/DaftPunk.a.html "Do You Think You Can Hide From Stardom?"] (August 1997) ''[[Mixmag]]''. Retrieved on March 6, 2007.</ref> They drew inspiration from the rock and [[acid house]] displayed in the United Kingdom during the early 1990s. De Homem-Christo pointed to ''[[Screamadelica]]'' by [[Primal Scream]] as an influential work, as the record "put everything together" in terms of genre.<ref name="Mixmag 2006" />

The liner notes of ''Homework'' pay tribute to a large number of musical artists and contains a quote from [[Brian Wilson]]. Bangalter expressed that "In Brian Wilson's music you could really feel the beauty - it was very spiritual. Like [[Bob Marley]], too."<ref name="Interview at Mixmag 1997" /> When questioned on the success of Daft Punk's debut album and rising popularity of their associated musical genre, Bangalter responded, "before us you had [[Frankie Knuckles]] or [[Juan Atkins]] and so on. The least you can do is pay respect to those who are not known and who have influenced people."<ref name="Interview at Mixmag 1997" /> The Daft Punk track "Teachers" on ''Homework'' refers to several influences including [[Romanthony]] and [[Todd Edwards]]. De Homem-Christo stated that "Their music had a big effect on us. The sound of their productions — the compression, the sound of the kick drum and Romanthony's voice, the emotion and soul — is part of how we sound today."<ref name="ROBOPOP" />

Romanthony and Edwards later collaborated with Daft Punk in tracks for ''Discovery''. For the album Daft Punk focused on new styles of electronic music. A major inspiration was the [[Aphex Twin]] single "[[Windowlicker]]", which was "neither a purely club track nor a very chilled-out, down-tempo relaxation track" according to Bangalter.<ref name="MTVeInterview">[http://www.mtve.com/article.php?ArticleId=40 "Daft Punk Embark On A Voyage of Discovery"] MTVe.com. Retrieved on February 22, 2007.</ref> The duo also utilized vintage equipment to recreate the sound of a previous artist. As stated by de Homem-Christo, "On 'Digital Love' you get this [[Supertramp]] vibe on the bridge," which was generated through an in-studio [[Wurlitzer electric piano|Wurlitzer piano]].<ref name="mixonlineinterview">Bryan Reesman, [http://mixonline.com/mag/audio_daft_punk/ Daft Punk interview] mixonline.com. Retrieved on March 6, 2007.</ref> During a later interview, de Homem-Christo clarified that "we didn't make a list of artists we like and copy their songs."<ref name="MiamiHerald" />

==Visual components and image==
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Daft Punk are noted for their use of visual components associated with their musical productions. The [[music video]]s for their singles from ''Homework'' featured memorable characters and placed emphasis on storytelling instead of musical performance. The album ''Discovery'' subsequently became the soundtrack to ''Interstella 5555''.

Their outward personae have also changed over time. During their ''Homework'' years, the duo would usually wear masks to hide their appearance.<ref name="Interview at Mixmag 1997"/> When not wearing disguises, they occasionally preferred to be replaced by animation (as they appeared in ''[[Directors Label#Volume 3: The Work Of Director Michel Gondry|The Work of Director Michel Gondry]]'' DVD) or have their faces digitally obscured for press kits. Very few photos of the duo's faces exist, including a blurry one found in the ''Homework'' liner notes.

In their more visible ''Discovery'' years, they have appeared as futuristic robots for publicity photo shoots, interviews, live shows and music videos. These suits, engineered by [[Tony Gardner (designer)|Tony Gardner]] and Alterian, Inc., sport complicated helmets capable of various [[light-emitting diode|LED]] effects and metallic finger gloves.<ref name="Disc liner">Liner notes of the ''Discovery'' album - "Bionics Engineering by Tony Gardner & Alterian"</ref> Daft Punk introduced the costumes to many U.S. television viewers through an advertisement for a special presentation of their videos during [[Cartoon Network (United States)|Cartoon Network]]'s [[Toonami]] block.<ref name="ToonamiDaft">[http://www.toonamiarsenal.com/download/toonami.php Toonami: Digital Arsenal] toonamiarsenal.com Retrieved on April 14, 2007.</ref> Thomas Bangalter once stated, "We did not choose to become robots. There was an accident in our studio. We were working on our sampler, and at exactly 9:09 a.m. on September 9, 1999, it exploded. When we regained consciousness, we discovered that we had become robots."<ref name="ROBOPOP"/>

During a [http://video.google.ca/videoplay?docid=8943495939887017057 video interview] shot in Japan, Daft Punk stated that they donned their robot masks to easily merge the characteristics of humans and machines. However, Bangalter later admitted that the costumes were initially the result of shyness. "But then it became exciting from the audiences' point of view. It's the idea of being an average guy with some kind of superpower."<ref name="Mixmag 2006">Suzanne Ely, "Return of the Cybermen" ''Mixmag'', July 2006, pp. 94-98.</ref> When asked on whether the duo expressed themselves differently within the robotic suits, Bangalter stated "No, we don't need to. It's not about having inhibitions. It's more like an advanced version of [[glam rock|glam]], where it's definitely not you."<ref name="Mixmag 2006" /> With the release of ''Human After All'', the musical duo's outfits became slightly less complicated by consisting of dark leather [[jumpsuit]]s and simplified versions of the ''Discovery'' head gear. The jumpsuits were designed by [[Hedi Slimane]].<ref name="Mixmag 2006" />

According to Bangalter, the duo has a "general rule about not appearing in videos." The group also has little or no regards for interviews, and rarely grants them. In regards to fame and stardom, he said:

{{cquote|We don't believe in the [[celebrity|star system]]. We want the focus to be on the music. If we have to create an image, it must be an artificial image. That combination hides our physicality and also shows our view of the star system. It is not a compromise.<ref>[http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Artists/D/Daft_Punk/1997/04/12/744419.html CANOE - JAM! Music - Artists - Daft Punk: Who are those masked men?] canoe.ca. Retrieved on March 6, 2007.</ref>}}

{{cquote| We're trying to separate the private side and the public side. It's just that we're a little bit embarrassed by the whole thing. We don't want to play this star system thing. We don't want to get recognised in the streets. Yes. Everyone has accepted us using masks in photos so far, which makes us happy. Maybe sometimes people are a little bit disappointed but that's the only way we want to do it. We think the music is the most personal thing we can give. The rest is just about people taking themselves seriously, which is all very boring sometimes.<ref name="Interview at Mixmag 1997"/>}}

In the same interview, he was also asked a question if stardom can be avoided.

{{cquote| Yes. I think people understand what we are doing. I know many people who maybe like the way we are handling things. People understand that you don't need to be on the covers of magazines with your face to make good music. Painters or other artists, you don't know them but you know what they are doing. We are very happy that the concept in itself is becoming famous. In [[France]], you speak of Daft Punk and I'm sure millions of people have heard it, but less than a few thousand people know our face - which is the thing we're into. We control it, but it's not us physically, our persons. We don't want to run into people who are the same age as us, shaking our hand and saying, 'Can I have your autograph?' because we think we're exactly like them. Even girls, they can fall in love with your music, but not with you. You don't always have to compromise yourself to be successful. The playing with masks is just to make it funnier. Pictures can be boring. We don't want all the [[rock and roll|rock n' roll]] poses and attitudes - they are completely stupid and ridiculous today." <ref name="Interview at Mixmag 1997"/>}}
[[Image:Daftpunkkastljos.jpg|thumb|right|170px|Daft Punk during an interview on [[Sjónvarpið]]]]
During the filming and promotion of ''Daft Punk's Electroma'', the duo went to great lengths to avoid showing their faces. While on the set of the film, the duo chose to be interviewed with their backs turned. As reported on October 2006, the band went as far as to wear black cloth over their heads during a televised interview.<ref>[http://www.twitchfilm.net/archives/007781.html Daft Punk Talk Electroma. While Wearing Bags On Their Heads.] twitchfilm.net. Retrieved on March 6, 2007.</ref>

It is believed that the mystery of their identity and the elaborate nature of their disguises has added to their popularity.<ref name="Mixmag 2006" /> The iconic status of the robotic costumes has been compared to the makeup of [[Kiss (band)|KISS]] and the leather jacket worn by [[Iggy Pop]].<ref name="Paper"/> Bangalter stated, "The mask gets very hot, but after wearing it as long as I have, I am used to it."<ref name="Paper">[http://www.papermag.com/?section=article&parid=2297&page=4 Daft Punk and the Rise of the Parisian Nightlife] ''Paper Magazine''. Retrieved on November 4, 2007.</ref> He also stated:

{{cquote| We never like to do the same thing twice. It's more fun and entertaining for us to do something different, whether it's wearing masks or developing a persona that merges fiction and reality. We're happy to give back to the masses.<ref name="ROBOPOP" />}}

==Live performances==
[[Image:Coachella-Daft-Punk-2006.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Daft Punk performing at the [[Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival|2006 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival]]]]
In the mid-to-late nineties, Daft Punk [[Live PA|performed live]] without costumes in many places including the United States. In particular, a rare bootlegged video featuring the duo in [[Wisconsin]] matches the verified identity of Thomas Bangalter.<ref>[http://www.driftglass.org/music/articles/2008/03/15/daft-punk-live-at-even-furthur-1996 Daft Punk, live at Even Furthur 1996] driftglass.org. Retrieved on October 4, 2008.</ref> Less clearly seen, Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo is to Bangalter's right and is mostly cut off from the camera. Comparing the artwork packaging of ''Homework'' to the video footage, one can verify that the album's liner note photo was taken during this event.{{Fact|date=May 2008}} In addition to live original performances, they performed a number of times in various clubs using vinyl records from their collection. They were known for incorporating various styles of music into their [[Disc jockey|DJ]] sets.

In the fall of 1997 they did their ''Daftendirektour'' to promote ''Homework'' in several cities throughout the world. For this tour Daft Punk opted to utilize their home studio equipment for the live stage.<ref name="Interview at Mixmag 1997"/> As Bangalter stated, "Everything was synched up — the drum machines, the bass lines. The sequencer was just sending out the tempos and controlling the beats and bars. On top of this structure we built all these layers of samples and various parts that we could bring in whenever we wanted to."<ref name="ROBOPOP" /> May 25, 1997 saw them perform at the [[Tribal Gathering]] festival at [[Luton Hoo]], England, headlining with [[Orbital (band)|Orbital]] and [[Kraftwerk]].<ref>[http://www.physicsroom.org.nz/2cents/kraftwerk.htm 2 Cents: Kraftwerk, Tribal Gathering] (May 25, 1997). Retrieved on February 7, 2007.</ref> Also of note is the November 8 performance in Birmingham, UK, from which came the recording of ''Alive 1997''.

At the start of 2006, Daft Punk announced plans for a number of special summer shows. On April 29, Daft Punk performed at the [[Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival]] where they received a jubilant reception for their first U.S. performance since 1997.<ref>Merry Swankster, [http://www.merryswankster.com/archives/2006/05/coachella_spotl.html/ Coachella Show Review] (May 5, 2006). Retrieved on February 25, 2006.</ref> Thomas Bangalter had initially been reported as saying that there would be a [[DVD]] of their recent live set.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://frenchtouch.forumactif.com/ftopic1349.Thomas-Bangalter-s-InterView-at-BelFort-s-After-Show.htm|title=Interview at French Touch Forum|accessmonthday=March 7|accessyear=2007}}</ref> He later emphasized his reluctance for such a release, as the duo felt that online amateur videos of their performances were more compelling than anything captured professionally.<ref name="Vagoose">[http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/news/archive/2007/oct/25/chatting-with-a-robot/ Las Vegas Weekly: Chatting with a robot] Las Vegas Weekly. Retrieved on October 26, 2007.</ref> In an interview with the ''Miami Herald'' Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo stated that their November 11 appearance at the Bang Music Festival was their final for 2006 and that Daft Punk would conduct more performances in the future.<ref name="MiamiHerald">Michael Hamersly, [http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/entertainment/weekend/15967428.htm "Ask the DJ"]{{dead link|date=December 2008}} (November 10, 2006) ''[[The Miami Herald]]''. Retrieved on March 6, 2007.</ref> The band later specified a date for a live show at [[Palais omnisports de Paris-Bercy|Bercy]], [[Paris]] for June 2007.<ref name="DaftPunkMySpace">[http://www.myspace.com/daftpunk Daft Punk's Official MySpace Page] myspace.com. Retrieved on August 31, 2007.</ref> Also reported were dates at the [[RockNess Festival]] and [[Wireless Festival]] in June, the [[Oxegen]] festival in July and [[Lollapalooza]] in August.<ref>[http://www.rockness.co.uk/ Rockness '07] rockness.co.uk. Retrieved on February 28, 2007</ref><ref>[http://www.wirelessfestival.co.uk/london/ Wireless Festival '07]{{dead link|date=December 2008}} wirelessfestival.co.uk. Retrieved on June 16, 2007</ref><ref>[http://www.oxegen.ie/ Oxygen '07] oxegen.ie. Retrieved on February 24, 2007</ref><ref>[http://lollapalooza.com/ Lolla '07] lollapalooza.com. Retrieved on April 12, 2007.</ref> Daft Punk then announced a world tour called ''Alive 2007''.<ref name="DaftPunkMySpace" />

Daft Punk played at the RockNess Festival by the banks of [[Loch Ness]], Scotland on June 10, 2007 as the headline act in the 10,000 capacity Clash tent. To the crowds displeasure, the show was delayed, but the crowd gave the duo a jubilant welcome when they appeared. Due to popularity, part of the tent was removed to allow thousands of people outside to see the show.<ref name="Rock Ness">[http://www.clashmagazine.com/clash-rockedness/#more-831 Clash Magazine Rock Ness Review]{{dead link|date=December 2008}}. [[Clash (magazine)|clashmagazine.com]] Retrieved on June 17, 2007.</ref> On June 16, 2007 Daft Punk successfully headlined the third day of the O2 Wireless Festival to positive reaction and reviews. ''[[The Times]]'' described the set as a "memorable sensory spectacle, both dazzling and deafening" and ''ThisisLondon'' declared it "an almost faultless set of relentless electro euphoria".<ref>[http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/live_reviews/article1949838.ece Wireless Festival review] [[The Times|Times Online]]. Retrieved on July 6, 2007</ref><ref>[http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/gig-23364519-details/O2%20Wireless%20Festival%20London%202007:%20The%20White%20Stripes,%20Faithless,%20Daft%20Punk,%20Kaiser%20Chiefs,%20Queens%20Of%20The%20Stone%20Age,%20Badly%20Drawn%20Boy,%20CSS,%20Editors,%20The%20Cribs,%20The%20Rakes/gigReview.do?reviewId=23401070 O2 Wireless Festival London 2007 review] ThisisLondon. Retrieved on July 6, 2007</ref>

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Daft Punk headlined Stage 2/NME Stage at the Oxegen music festival on July 8, 2007. Their live set was preceded by a showing of the trailer for the film ''Daft Punk's Electroma''. Subsequent reports stated that the Daft Punk appearance was the highlight of the festival. ''[[NME]]'' expressed that the performance was "a robotic spectacular", while Shoutmouth described the set as "typically triumphant".<ref>[http://www.nme.com/news/daft-punk/29572 Daft Punk close Oxegen with robotic spectacular] [[NME|NME.com]]. Retrieved on July 12, 2007.</ref><ref>[http://www.shoutmouth.com/index.php/news/21584 Daft Punk Closes Out Oxegen Festival] shoutmouth.com. Retrieved on July 12, 2007.</ref> Four days later, the duo played at Traffic Torino Free Festival in Parco della Pellerina in [[Turin|Turin, Italy]].<ref>[http://www.trafficfestival.com/en/events/mainstage/daftpunk.asp Daft Punk at Traffic Torino Free Festival]{{dead link|date=December 2008}} trafficfestival.com. Retrieved on July 13, 2007.</ref>

Daft Punk headlined the [[AT&T]] stage on August 3, 2007, the first night of the Lollapalooza music festival in [[Chicago]]. Their show there was praised by [[Pitchfork Media]] stating that the experience of watching the performance "was a much-needed reminder of the still-potent power of communicative pop."<ref>[http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/news/44663-lollapalooza-report-friday-scott-plagenhoef Lollapalooza Report Friday (Scott Plagenhoef)] [[Pitchfork Media]]. Retrieved on August 7, 2007.</ref> On August 9 they performed at [[KeySpan Park]] in [[Brooklyn]], [[New York]].<ref name="Sideline"/>

Daft Punk composed the music for the [[Louis Vuitton]] Spring/Summer 2008 Womenswear Full Show on October 7, 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bbcicecream.com/blog/2007/10/07/louis-vuitton-fashion-show/|title=Louis Vuitton Fashion Show|accessmonthday=October 9|accessyear=2007}}</ref> The duo also headlined the [[Vegoose]] festival in [[Las Vegas, Nevada|Las Vegas]] on October 27. They appeared at the festival along with bands [[Rage Against the Machine]], [[Muse (band)|Muse]] and [[Queens of the Stone Age]].<ref name="DaftPunkMySpace" /> At the end of the month, Daft Punk performed in [[Mexico City]].<ref>[http://vivirmexico.com/2007/11/01/revision-daft-punk-ciudad-de-mexico/ Révision: Daft Punk Ciudad de México] {{sp icon}} vivirmexico.com. Retrieved on November 6, 2007.</ref> The duo also performed on Friday November 2, 2007 at the Arena Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico and Guadalajara.<ref>[http://www.urb.com/features/425/DaftPunkMonterreyWeekendPartOne.php Daft Punk Monterrey Weekend: Part One] ''[[URB (magazine)|URB]]''. Retrieved on November 6, 2007.</ref>

[[Image:DaftPunk NeverEverLand Sydney 2007.JPG|thumb|left|200px|Closing scene of Daft Punk performing at Sydney in 2007]]
[[Modular Records|Modular]] announced that Daft Punk would appear in Australia for an event in December 2007 called Never Ever Land.<ref>[http://www.inthemix.com.au/news/aust/33866/Daft_Punk_ARE_coming_to_Australia_Presented_by_Michael_Coppel_Modular_supported_by_inthemix Daft Punk ARE coming to Australia] inthemix.com.au. Retrieved on August 30, 2007.</ref> The announcement addressed years of speculation on whether Daft Punk would visit Australia for live performances. Daft Punk were supported by their regular acts [[Sebastian (French electro artist)|SebastiAn]] and [[Kavinsky]] at the appearances, which had been announced as an extension to the ''Alive 2007'' tour.<ref name="DaftPunkMySpace" /> Never Ever Land toured to Melbourne at the [[Sidney Myer Music Bowl]], Perth at the Esplanade, Brisbane at the Riverstage and finally Sydney at the [[Sydney Showground (Homebush Bay)|Sydney Showground]] Main Arena.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nevereverland.com.au|title=Official Never Ever Land site|accessmonthday=August 30|accessyear=2007}}</ref> A Triple J interview with Pedro Winter (Busy P) revealed that Daft Punk's Sydney appearance on December 22 would be their final show for 2007 and the last to feature the pyramid light scheme.<ref>[http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/musicnews/s2039545.htm Daft Punk to Play Last Shows in Australia] abc.net.au. Retrieved on October 19, 2007.</ref> Tickets for the Australian tour sold more quickly than for any Daft Punk-related event in their history.<ref>[http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/zan/cohost/busyp.asx Zan Rowe Interviews Busy P on Triple j] triplej.net.au. Retrieved on September 30, 2007.</ref> The duo stated in an [[EMI]]-sponsored live [[web chat|webchat]] that there will be no tour performances for 2008, and that they would instead focus on new projects.<ref>[http://www.thedaftclub.com/news.php?item.49 "Technology cannot be trusted"] thedaftclub.com. Retrieved on April 2, 2008.</ref>

<!-- SEE DISCUSSION CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING -->Daft Punk made a surprise appearance at the [[50th Grammy Awards]] on February 10, 2008. The duo appeared with [[Kanye West]] to perform a reworked version of "[[Stronger (Kanye West song)|Stronger]]" on stage at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.<ref name="DaftGrammy">[http://www.nme.com/news/daft-punk/34231 Daft Punk Make Surprise Grammy Appearance with Kanye West] [[NME|nme.com]]. Retrieved on February 10, 2008.</ref> For the appearance, Daft Punk utilized four JazzMutant [[Lemur Input Device|Lemur]] controllers.<ref name="Lemur">[http://www.jazzmutant.com/news.php#daft Daft Punk rock the Grammy Awards with 4 Lemurs] jazzmutant.com. Retrieved on March 18, 2008.</ref> A press release specified that this was the first televised live performance by the duo in their career.<ref name="DaftGrammy"/> Bangalter's wife [[Élodie Bouchez]] also attended the event.<ref>[http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=PhotoGalleryAlbum&galleryid=946&order=14 Élodie Bouchez Arrives to the 50th Annual Grammy Awards] [[Variety (magazine)|variety.com]]. February 12, 2007.</ref>

==Appearances in media==
[[Image:Daftpunkanimated.jpg|right|thumb|220px|Daft Punk as they appear in ''Interstella 5555'']]
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* Daft Punk appeared with [[Juliette Lewis]] in a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGJy822geAg commercial] for [[Gap (clothing retailer)|The Gap]], and were contractually obliged to appear only in Gap clothing.
* Daft Punk make a [[cameo appearance]] as their robot alter-egos in their animated film ''[[Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem]]''.
* Daft Punk's "Technologic" was sampled by [[Swizz Beatz]] for a [[Busta Rhymes]] song called "[[Touch It]]". In a later remix of "Touch It" the line ''touch it, bring it, pay it, watch it, turn it, leave it, stop, format it'' from "Technologic" was sung by R&B and rap artist [[Missy Elliott]].
* Daft Punk appeared in a television ad to promote [[Sony Ericsson]]'s Premini mobile phone.
* In 2005, [[LCD Soundsystem]] recorded a song called "[[Daft Punk Is Playing at My House]]". It reached #29 in the UK and was nominated for the 2006 [[Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording]]. The [[Soulwax]] remix of the track also contains samples of many Daft Punk tracks as well as tracks by Thomas Bangalter.
* "[[Losing My Edge]]", the first single by LCD Soundsystem, also bragged about being the first to "play Daft Punk to the rock kids."
* Daft Punk produced the [[Teriyaki Boyz]]'s debut single "[[HeartBreaker]]" on the album ''[[Beef or Chicken?]]''. The song contains a sample of "Human After All".
* [[Kanye West]]'s 2007 song "[[Stronger (Kanye West song)|Stronger]]" from the album ''[[Graduation (album)|Graduation]]'' features a sample of "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger". Daft Punk's robotic costumes make an appearance in the music video for "Stronger".<ref name="Billboard">[http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003625611 Live Album To Chronicle Daft Punk Tour] [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard.com]]. Retrieved on August 17, 2007.</ref>
* The track "Daftendirekt" from Daft Punk's debut album ''Homework'' was sampled for the [[Janet Jackson]] song "So Much Betta" from her 2008 album ''[[Discipline (Janet Jackson album)|Discipline]]''.<ref name="Janet">[http://www.stereogum.com/b-sides/janet-jackson-samples-daft-pun-008177.html Janet Jackson Samples Daft Punk] [[Stereogum]]. Retrieved on March 7, 2008.</ref>
* The robotic Daft Punk costumes make an appearance in the "Masterclass" section on [[Gonzales (musician)|Gonzales']] 2006 DVD release ''From Major to Minor''.
* In the ''[[Flight of the Conchords (TV series)|Flight of the Conchords]]'' episode "[[Sally (Flight of the Conchords)|Sally]]", a music video for the Flight of the Conchords song "Robots" is shot with homemade robot costumes fashioned by the band's manager, Murray. Jemaine comments, "It doesn't look like Daft Punk. We wanted ones like Daft Punk." Murray replies with a characteristic lack of musical knowledge: "I don't know who he is."
* In the film ''[[25th Hour]]'', [[Anna Paquin]] enters a nightclub and comments, "Like, Daft Punk was in here."
* Daft Punk's discography appeared on an [[iPhone]] ad in which the person purchases a song from the [[iTunes Store]].<ref name="iPhone">{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CARvBQrevg|title=YouTube - Apple iPhone Ad: Music Store<!-- Bot generated title -->}}</ref>
* "[[Aerodynamic (song)|Aerodynamic]]" was sampled for [[Wiley (rapper)|Wiley]]'s 2008 single "Summertime".<ref>[http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/grime-music-cleans-up-in-the-charts-887952.html Grime Music Cleans Up in the Charts] ''[[The Independent]]''. Retrieved on August 21, 2008.</ref>
* "Veridis Quo" from the album ''[[Discovery (Daft Punk album)|Discovery]]'' was sampled for the [[Jazmine Sullivan]] song "Dream Big" from her 2008 album ''[[Fearless (Jazmine Sullivan album)|Fearless]]''.<ref>[http://www.kansascity.com/414/story/856594.html Music News - Wire]{{dead link|date=December 2008}} [[The Kansas City Star|kansascity.com]]. Retrieved on October 26, 2008.</ref>
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==Discography==
{{For|detailed information|Daft Punk discography}}
;Studio albums
* ''[[Homework (album)|Homework]]'' - March 25, 1997
* ''[[Discovery (Daft Punk album)|Discovery]]'' - March 13, 2001
* ''[[Human After All]]'' - March 14, 2005
;Other albums
* ''[[Alive 1997]]'' <small>(live album)</small> - November 6, 2001
* ''[[Daft Club]]'' <small>(remix album)</small> - December 1, 2003
* ''[[Human After All#Remix album|Human After All: Remixes]]'' <small>(remix album)</small> - March 29, 2006
* ''[[Musique Vol. 1 1993–2005]]'' <small>(compilation album)</small> - April 4, 2006
* ''[[Alive 2007]]'' <small>(live album)</small> - November 20, 2007
;Film and home video
* ''[[D.A.F.T. - A Story About Dogs, Androids, Firemen and Tomatoes]]'' - 1999
* ''[[Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem]]'' - 2003
* ''[[Daft Punk's Electroma]]'' - 2006

==Grammy Awards==
The [[Grammy Award]]s are awarded annually by the [[National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences]] of the United States. Daft Punk has received seven nominations.<ref>{{cite web|accessmonthday=October 17|accessyear=2008 |url=http://www.rockonthenet.com/archive/1998/grammys.htm|title= 40th Grammy Awards - 1998 |publisher=Rock on the Net }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|accessmonthday=October 17|accessyear=2008 |url=http://www.rockonthenet.com/archive/1999/grammys.htm|title= 41st Grammy Awards - 1999 |publisher=Rock on the Net }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|accessmonthday=October 17|accessyear=2008 |url=http://www.rockonthenet.com/archive/2002/grammys.htm|title= 44th Grammy Awards - 2002 |publisher=Rock on the Net }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|accessmonthday=October 17|accessyear=2008 |url=http://www.rockonthenet.com/archive/2006/grammys.htm|title= 48th Grammy Awards - 2006 |publisher=Rock on the Net }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.grammy.com/grammy_awards/51st_show/list.aspx |title=The 51st Grammy Awards Nominations List |accessdate=2008-12-04 |publisher=The Recording Academy}}</ref>

{{awards table}}
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| {{grammy|1998}} || "Da Funk" || [[Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording|Best Dance Recording]] || {{nom}}
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| {{grammy|1999}} || "Around the World" || [[Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording|Best Dance Recording]] || {{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="2"| {{grammy|2002}} ||"One More Time" || [[Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording|Best Dance Recording]] || {{nom}}
|-
| "Short Circuit"|| [[Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance|Best Pop Instrumental Performance]] || {{nom}}
|-
| {{grammy|2006}} || ''Human After All'' || [[Grammy Award for Best Electronic/Dance Album|Best Electronic/Dance Album]] || {{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="2"| {{grammy|2009}} ||"Harder Better Faster Stronger (Alive 2007)" || [[Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording|Best Dance Recording]] || {{TBA<!--The awards presentation hasn't happened yet-->}}
|-
| ''Alive 2007''|| [[Grammy Award for Best Electronic/Dance Album|Best Electronic/Dance Album]] || {{TBA<!--The awards presentation hasn't happened yet-->}}
{{end}}

==References==
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==External links==
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