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Alive 1997
''Alive 1997'' is the first live album by French electronic music duo Daft Punk, released on 1 October 2001 by Virgin Records. It contains a 45-minute excerpt of a live performance recorded during Daftendirektour at Birmingham's Que Club on 8 November 1997. The album was generally positively received by critics, and peaked at number 25 on the French Albums Chart. Background The album was initially released online as part of the Daft Club service. Early pressings of the Daft Punk album ''Discovery'' contained a card that would allow access to the Daft Club website containing remixes and the live recording. The Daft Club service ended in 2003. The performance at Birmingham's Que Club was considered by Daft Punk to be one of their favorite live sets at the time of its release. ''Alive 1997'' prominently features elements of " Daftendirekt", "Da Funk", "Rollin' & Scratchin'", " Revolution 909" and "Alive" from their ''Homework'' album. There are also prominent elements of Armand Va ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daft Punk
Daft Punk were a French electronic music duo formed in 1993 in Paris by Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo. Widely regarded as one of the most influential acts in dance music history, they achieved popularity in the late 1990s as part of the French house movement. They garnered critical acclaim and commercial success in the years following, combining elements of house music with funk, disco, indie rock and Pop music, pop. After Bangalter and Homem-Christo's indie rock band Darlin' (French band), Darlin' disbanded, they began experimenting with drum machines and synthesisers. Their debut studio album ''Homework (Daft Punk album), Homework'' was released by Virgin Records in 1997 to positive reviews, backed by singles "Around the World (Daft Punk song), Around the World" and "Da Funk". From 1999, they assumed robot personas for their public appearances, with helmets, outfits and gloves to disguise their identities; they made few media appearances. They were managed fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
French Albums Chart
French (french: français(e), link=no) may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to France ** French language, which originated in France, and its various dialects and accents ** French people, a nation and ethnic group identified with France ** French cuisine, cooking traditions and practices Fortnite French places Arts and media * The French (band), a British rock band * "French" (episode), a live-action episode of ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'' * ''Française'' (film), 2008 * French Stewart (born 1964), American actor Other uses * French (surname), a surname (including a list of people with the name) * French (tunic), a particular type of military jacket or tunic used in the Russian Empire and Soviet Union * French's, an American brand of mustard condiment * French catheter scale, a unit of measurement of diameter * French Defence, a chess opening * French kiss, a type of kiss involving the tongue See also * France (other) * Franch, a surname * French ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hot Press
''Hot Press'' is a fortnightly music and politics magazine based in Dublin, Ireland, founded in June 1977. The magazine has been edited since its inception by Niall Stokes. History ''Hot Press'' was founded in June 1977 by Niall Stokes, who continues to be its editor to the present day. Since then, the magazine has featured stories in the music world, both in Ireland and internationally. The first issue of ''Hot Press'' featured Irish blues rock musician Rory Gallagher ahead of his headlining performance at Ireland's first open air rock festival, the Macroom Mountain Dew Festival, in 1977. The magazine has covered the career of U2 since the late 1970s. Sinéad O'Connor first talked to ''Hot Press'' about her lesbianism. The magazine has been at the centre of several controversies: for example, ''Hot Press'' writer Stuart Clark was interviewing Oasis band member and songwriter Noel Gallagher when Gallagher found out that his brother Liam would not take the stage for that e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rolling Stone
''Rolling Stone'' is an American monthly magazine that focuses on music, politics, and popular culture. It was founded in San Francisco, California, in 1967 by Jann Wenner, and the music critic Ralph J. Gleason. It was first known for its coverage of rock music and political reporting by Hunter S. Thompson. In the 1990s, the magazine broadened and shifted its focus to a younger readership interested in youth-oriented television shows, film actors, and popular music. It has since returned to its traditional mix of content, including music, entertainment, and politics. The first magazine was released in 1967 and featured John Lennon on the cover and was published every two weeks. It is known for provocative photography and its cover photos, featuring musicians, politicians, athletes, and actors. In addition to its print version in the United States, it publishes content through Rollingstone.com and numerous international editions. Penske Media Corporation is the current ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abake
Åbäke is a transdisciplinary graphic design collective, founded in 2000 by Patrick Lacey (UK), Benjamin Reichen (FR), Kajsa Ståhl (SE) and Maki Suzuki (FR) in London, England, after meeting at the Royal College of Art. Members of Åbäke co-founded Sexymachinery (Magazine, 2000–2008), Kitsuné (Record label, 2002-2012), Dent-De-Leone (Publishing house, 2009), Drawing Room Confession (Art journal, 2011). They have taught at RCA (2004–2010), Central St Martins (2005-2015), IUAV (2009), HEAD (2012-on going), Isia Urbino (2013), Camberwell (2015), Chelsea (2015) and Yale (2015) Biography Åbäke is a collective of four graphic designers: Patrick Lacey studied at Brighton University, Kajsa Stahl studied at HDK ( Högskolan för Design & Konsthantverk, Gothenburg), Benjamin Reichen and Maki Suzuki studied at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. They meet during the MA in Communication Art and Design at the Royal College of Art (London) and established t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Medium (website)
Medium is an American online publishing platform developed by Evan Williams and launched in August 2012. It is owned by A Medium Corporation. The platform is an example of social journalism, having a hybrid collection of amateur and professional people and publications, or exclusive blogs or publishers on Medium, and is regularly regarded as a blog host. Williams, previously co-founder of Blogger and Twitter, initially developed Medium as a means to publish writings and documents longer than Twitter's 140-character (now 280-character) maximum. In March 2021, Medium announced a change in its publishing strategy and business model. The change is to its mix of paid journalists working on its own publications – this will be proportionally reduced – versus its support of independent writers, which will increase. History 2012 (launched) - 2016 Evan Williams, Twitter co-founder and former CEO, created Medium to encourage users to create posts longer than the then 140-characte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Short Circuit (Daft Punk Song)
A short circuit is an electrical circuit that allows a current to travel along an unintended path with no or a very low electrical impedance. Short Circuit may also refer to: Film * ''Short Circuit'' (1943 film), an Italian film * ''Short Circuit'' (1986 film), a film about a robot that comes to life **''Short Circuit 2'', the 1988 sequel * ''Short Circuits'' (film), a 2006 Slovene film * ''Short Circuit'' (2019 film), Gujarati science fiction comedy-drama film * ''Short Circuit'' (short series), a Walt Disney Animation Studios experimental short series Music *'' Short Circuit: Live at the Electric Circus'', a 1978 compilation album of English punk and reggae * ''Short Circuit'' (I've Sound album), 2003, or the title song ** ''Short Circuit II'' (album), a 2007 album by I've Sound **''Short Circuit III'', a 2010 album by I've Sound * '' Short Circuit: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack'', soundtrack album for the eponymous 1986 film * "Short Circuit", a song by Daft Punk from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Homework (Daft Punk Album)
''Homework'' is the debut studio album by the French electronic music duo Daft Punk, released on 20 January 1997 by Virgin Records and Soma Quality Recordings. It was later released in the United States on 25 March 1997. As the duo's first project on a major label, they produced the album's tracks without plans to release them, but after initially considering releasing them as separate singles, they considered the material good enough for an album. ''Homework'' success brought worldwide attention to French house music. The album charted in 14 countries, peaking at number 3 on the French Albums Chart, number 150 on the United States ''Billboard'' 200 and at number 8 on the UK Albums Chart. "Da Funk" and " Around the World" became U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Dance/Club Play number-one singles, the latter of which reached number 61 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. By February 2001, the album had sold more than two million copies worldwide and received several gold and platinum certific ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alive (Daft Punk Song)
Alive may refer to: *Life Books, comics and periodicals * ''Alive'' (novel), a 2015 novel by Scott Sigler * '' Alive: The Final Evolution'', a 2003 shonen manga by Tadashi Kawashima and Adachitoka * '' Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors'', a 1974 book by Piers Paul Read * ''Alive'' (magazine), a monthly Canadian natural health magazine * ''Alive!'' (newspaper), an Irish Catholic newspaper Film * ''Alive'' (1993 film), a film by Frank Marshall based on the book ''Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors'' * '' Alive: 20 Years Later'', a 1993 documentary about the book ''Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors'' and the Frank Marshall film * ''Alive'' (2002 film), a Japanese horror film by Ryuhei Kitamura based on the manga ''ALIVE'' * ''Alive'', a 2003 DVD by Audio Adrenaline * ''Alive'' (2006 film), a Russian film by Aleksandr Veledinsky * ''Alive'' (Meshuggah video), a 2010 concert film * ''Alive'' (2014 film), a South Korean film by Park Jung-bum * ''Alive'', a 2016 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Revolution 909
"Revolution 909" is an instrumental track from Daft Punk's 1997 album ''Homework''. It was released as the fifth and final single from the album in 1998. The music video for the track was directed by Roman Coppola. Theme The opening skit in "Revolution 909" is said to be a reflection on the French government and its stance against rave parties. When asked on the motivations of the stance, Bangalter said: Music video The music video for this track shows a rave taking place in an alley. Police officers suddenly arrive to break up the party. While several people are rounded up, a young woman who looks to be captured notices a stain on an officer's shirt. This triggers a flashback beginning with a tomato seed being planted, then sprouting, then harvested and then packaged. The packages are eventually transported to a grocery store where a lady selects the tomatoes to take home with her. As she is preparing tomato sauce, subtitles accurately instruct the viewer on the recipe for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rollin' & Scratchin'
Rollin or Rollin' may refer to: Music Albums * ''Rollin (Bay City Rollers album), 1974 * ''Rollin (Freddie Hubbard album), 1982 * ''Rollin (Texas Hippie Coalition album) or the title song, 2010 * ''Rollin (B1A4 EP) or the title song, 2017 * ''Rollin (Brave Girls EP) or the title song (see below), 2017 * ''Rollin, by Ava Leigh, 2008 (unreleased) Songs * "Rollin (Brave Girls song), 2017 * "Rollin" (Calvin Harris song), 2017 * "Rollin (Limp Bizkit song), 2000 * "Rollin, by Garth Brooks from '' Fresh Horses'', 1995 * "Rollin, by Hootie & the Blowfish from '' Imperfect Circle'', 2019 * "Rollin, by Ish featuring Stef Lang, 2012 * "Rollin, by Kylie Minogue from ''Golden'', 2018 * "Rollin, by Lil Wayne from ''Sorry 4 the Wait'', 2011 * "Rollin, by Little Big Town from '' The Breaker'', 2017 * "Rollin, by Randy Newman from '' Good Old Boys'', 1974 * "Rollin, by Twice from the album ''Twicetagram'', 2017 * "Rollin' (The Ballad of Big & Rich)", by Big & Rich from '' Horse of a Differ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
