Overall, this international hit paved the way for electronic music to become mainstream.Ī classic Daft Punk track, this samples the melody of “Cola Bottle Baby” by Edwin Birdsong with an appropriated line from a ’70s show, creating the iconic repetition of “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger” which was later sampled by Kanye West in “Stronger.” Despite the low production budget of their second studio album “Discovery,” the distortion of vocals through a synthesizer and four-to-the-floor beat created a dance hit that later received a Grammy for the version in their live album “Alive 2007.”įeatured in their “Epilogue” video announcing their retirement last week, Daft Punk described this track as the core of their fourth and final studio album “Random Access Memories.” Vocals by Paul Williams reminisce on the feeling of touch, invoking the ever-present human versus robot dichotomy central to Daft Punk’s work. “One More Time” is a prominent example of French house’s use of auto-tune. This song was a huge commercial success for the duo and earned them number one on the French singles chart and number 61 on the U.S. The funky beat and happy vibe of “One More Time” cemented it as one of the greatest dance songs of all time. Showcasing Daft Punk’s versatility from niche electronic tracks to popular hits with multi-talented artists and diverse sounds, “Get Lucky” earns the No. A staple on the radio in 2013, it continues to be played at weddings and parties today. The song features Nile Rodgers grooving on his Stratocaster guitar over a clean beat and the smooth vocals of R&B artist Pharrell Williams. This disco and funk-infused track earned Daft Punk the Grammy for song of the year in 2013.
1 as the foundation of the exceptional Daft Punk sound. The music video by Spike Jonze coincided with the rise in popularity of YouTube and features an iconic anthropomorphic dog walking the streets of New York City with a boombox. “Da Funk” features a funky riff, sharp drum beats and a synth baseline driving the song. Off their first album “Homework,” “Da Funk” is an instrumental track that cemented the quintessential Daft Punk sound and quickly became a ’90s house classic.