[Dynagroove] why Daft Punk?

[steven b.]

shawn,
You're right, I hear what you're saying. Simplicity usually works better for 
dance music.
Don't get me wrong, I am a fan
and have bought some of their tunes days ago. I guess I am not a fan of 
arena's and crowd's.
I do give them credit since they are incorporating analog gear into their 
show instead of running everthing from a laptop. I am just surprised at how 
they have achieved rockstar status, when their formula is widely used, and 
doesn't give me that same feeling after a few listens. I was trying to 
figure what was that missing element that elevated them to that next level, 
rocking arenas and cashing huge checks. It appears the nostalgia factor 
gives people something they can relate to, and occupies a special place in 
their heart so they forget about most of  the other parts of the equation?
I guess triggering a happy memory, or being taken back to a certain point in 
time is a powerful quality of emotion, where money is no longer of  
importance..

cheers,
estvn

>From: "Shawn Whitson" <shawnwhitson at gmail.com>
>To: dynagroove at dynagroove.com
>Subject: [Dynagroove] why Daft Punk?
>Date: Sun, 22 Jul 2007 11:44:52 -0700
>
>Steven, I think you're over analyzing it. Daft Punk has been around for a
>long time, and for some of us hold a very sentimental value. Not everything
>you listen to, or go see has to be ground breaking. Sometimes you just have
>to let go and enjoy things for what they are. More heart, less brain.
>
>-Shawn
>
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>Fri, 20 Jul 2007 17:58:09 +0000
>From: "steven b." <spatiel at hotmail.com>
>Subject: Re: [Dynagroove] why DAFT PUNK?
>To: aaron at tohzt.com, dynagroove at dynagroove.com
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>can someone please help me understand what all the daft punk hype is about?
>What is it about them that makes you willing to shell out big buck$$ for 
>tix
>to
>be in a giant sports arena to hear their tunes?
>no disrepect to them, but to me it is nothing really new or groundbreaking.
>I hear their music moreless as sample laden filtered disco. obviously
>catchy, but in a
>ringtone/jingle sort of way.
>Can you point out to me what part of their frequently used formula
>gets you so excited, and makes you eager to spend money to see them?
>robot voice/vocoder?
>robot costume?
>instruments?
>bass?
>filters?
>message?
>what does it for you?
>
>i will then apply this newfound knowledge into hearding the masses!
>thanks!
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