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Daft Punk - Random Access Memories Daft Punk - Random Access Memories Daft Punk's Random Access Memories | Pic source: Amazon.com Anyone who says, "Disco is Dead" is dead wrong about this one. For the album Random Access Memories, Daft Punk pulled away from Electronic Dance Music (EDM) to shine light on pioneers of discotheque, a genre that influenced many of their productions up to date. Each track fuses funky grooves, grand orchestral segments, and pop lyrics. The first song of the album, "Give Life back to Music" is an invitation to hear something new, but brings out feelings of nostalgia. I'd say every song has differences in tone, lyrical content and instrumentation. Daft Punk used tools and methods of an older era to create an organic, authentic-disco record. I've been wanting to write about this album since it's debut last year, because of its impact on people I know. There was much talk and speculation during their 2013 viral ad campaign which my friends and I religiously followed (including billboards, posters and limited screen time), but once the album hit stores I didn't hear as many discussions after that. In my opinion, people expected Random Access Memories to sound like, "Get Lucky," the instant-favorite featuring Nile Rodgers and Pharrell Williams. I can say with confidence that the rest of the album sounds nothing like it. This may be good or bad, as it gives an opportunity to hear something completely different ... Hope you like surprises! The album features vocals of contemporary artists, including Pharrell Williams (N.E.R.D., The Neptunes), Julian Casablancas (The Strokes) and Panda Bear (Animal Collective), I'm assuming this was to broaden their audience. Some fans of Daft Punk's previous works will recognize other collaborative musicians, such as Todd Edwards ("Face to Face"), DJ Falcon (Roulé) and Chilly Gonzales ("Too Long" remix). The robots worked with their inspirations, Giorgio Moroder (producer), Paul Williams (songwriter) and Nile Rodgers (CHIC). Hands down, Daft Punk put together an all-star cast. Whether it's a CD or LP, Random Access Memories comes with booklet inserts. I know this because I own copies of both, in addition to a limited edition box-set; unfortunately, I cannot review the box-set because it is unavailable on Amazon.com. The inserts include song lyrics, helmet diagrams, photographs and production credits. Excuse the quality, but my friend and I recorded a short un-boxing video the week of its release: [PLAY VIDEO] Also, "The Collaborators" was created to further explain the artists featured in the album. In essence, it's a series of mini documentaries that premiered weeks before the album's release to gain insight on those who helped make the robot's electric dreams become reality. The reason I like Random Access Memories so much is because the music brings people together, to an influential era, or time forgotten by some. The album defines analog recording in our digital age: music made in the 21st century using classical production techniques. The concept of time traveling through sound may have been difficult for some to accept right away, but that's okay. For those that ever doubted Random Access Memories, Daft Punk was nominated for five Grammy Awards this year: Record Of The Year Album Of The Year Best Pop Duo/Group Performance Best Dance/Electronica Album Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical -- And they won EVERY SINGLE ONE! So congratulations to some of my favorite musicians and all their efforts. If you would like to experience this album, "Let the music in tonight, /Just turn on the Music!" Random Access Memories is available on iTunes, Amazon, CD & Vinyl format. DJ Approved. *** Paris Matic is a mixed bag of talent and trivia that requires sorting. A former living-room DJ turned into vinyl enthusiast, music motivates her. Casual gamer & spectator; standard arcade junkie. Paris is a published writer and illustrator, available for discussion and collaboration. She enjoys blogging and would like to share her words with you. Paris wears her Cap on ReviewHat with pride. .
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