It will be different this time around. What do I mean by
that is, this post will not just be another “beauty post”, I have been inspired
listening to their music. Too inspired, I simply just have to write about them.
And that is, about Daft Punk. I’ve known them for so long, as they are main
stream. However, I’ve never been the biggest fan. That is until, I heard their
full album on “Random Access Memories”. Oh my god. To be honest, I’ve never
been a fan of Electronic/Auto Tune Music. But this album catches me. Why?
Listening, to each song from this. Learning their story behind it. It’s not
just good music. It contains of many stories. Stories, I’m interested in.
“Meaningful, free feeling, mind – blowing.” Is what I
thought understanding this album. This album was done in the year, 2013. I know
how outdated of me right? I actually started listening to their full album, in
my brother’s car in a road trip. And once, I got back home, buying their album
is what I know I needed to do. No regrets, clearly. Why I am such a big fan of
this album, is that I enjoy how they could capture the old good sound of the
50s – 70s, and turned it into their own modern version of music. I mean, that’s
like a good combo that no one could think of other than Daft Punk themselves. I
must say, I am influenced to listen to this album because my brother. He was so
obsessed on this album for years now. It never bore him in any way. And he would
tell me all over again what each song meant to him on his own perceptions.
Which I thought was great, how he appreciates it. I mean, I fall in love deeply
in music easily as I think there are many genre out there that is great in
their own special way. It’s how you enjoy loving it,that matters.
I have been playing this album for almost a week now. On
repeat. In fact, I find this album a good start of the day as they have many
happy songs in it. And the beats of it.
Amazing. Such as, Give Life Back to Music, Giorgio by Moroder, Instant
Crush, Get Lucky, Lose Yourself to Dance, Fragments of Time, etc. Knowing that,
Daft Punk actually collaborated with many good artist on this album attracts me
more. Tell you what, to make this post
even better, I’ll be telling you my perspective on the 3 favorites songs I have
in here. Keep on reading! J
1.
Give Life Back To Music
This track is actually the first
song to be played on this album. It’s like “love at first sight” I must say.
How happy the 70’s modern beats make me once it is being played. The lyrics
were catchy as per below;
“Let
the music in tonight
Just
turn on the music
Let
the music of your life
Give
life back to music”
This went on repeat throughout
the whole song, what could be better than these words, for a start of a record
right? I find it amazing, as if, there’s a ride to this album, and I am heading
somewhere with it. This song definitely, drives me to it!
2.
Giorgio by Moroder
Now this song, is by far my favourite from
this album. The song was created as a tribute to Italian electronic music
innovator, Giorgio Moroder. It starts with a monologue by the synth legend in
which he narrates his life story,beginning with growing up in a German small
town wanting to be a musician, driving to the disco, sleeping in car, and how
he decided on using a synthesizer because “I knew that could be the sound of
the future”. Inspiring right? This guy practically created electronic music 40
years ago! And based on the sound of this song, it’s impossible of anyone to
not like it! Believe me, you’ll not regret one bit listening to it!
3.
Instant Crush featuring Julian Casablancas
First of all, the vocal from this song was
actually Julian Casablancas who is also the led singer of The Strokes. And I
have been the biggest fan of The Strokes, which explains why this song is in my
top 3! Well, to be honest, I did not enjoy this as much as I did enjoy The
Strokes, because of Julian’s auto tuned vocals. In fact, I even had trouble
understanding this song. But once, I go through the lyrics. I thought, hmm.
This is something different, it is so deep, to understand. One dark, lonely
song. I thought. I’ve seen reviews, many had interesting perceptions. Which
could relate. Until now, I am not sure what this song is about, some said, “love
triangle”, others said its something about his relationship with his wife. Like
I said, so many perceptions, I guess that’s why it’s one of my favourites. Its because,
I’m so curious of what its about. I just could not stop listening to it, going
through the lyrics, till I get my own perception.
Alright now, I hope you enjoy this post. If you are interested as I was, do get a copy of this album. It's the finest! It basically brings, a "Back to The Future" feeling . You won't regret it. Trust me.
Xx
Aleen Abdollah
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