Music Review - Daft Punk “Alive”
GRADE: A+
In 2006 I went to Coachella and saw a sneak peak at what was to become Daft Punk’s “Alive” concert line up. At the time the French DJ duo were tinkering with songs that would be the design for their upcoming 2007 tour. That show at Coachella in 2006 was the best live concert I had ever seen. That was until the “Alive’ tour came to the bay area this past summer, it was then at the Greek Theater in Berkeley, CA., that I witnessed an electronic show that would blow my mind and go down in the books as the best concert ever.
You can probably guess my excitement levels when I heard that the tour was giving birth to a live c.d and DVD which was just released. I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this live concert c.d. It was well worth the wait I must say, “Alive” has to be one of the best live c.d.’s ever put together. True to the overwhelming excitement and energy they display on stage, the show recorded for “Alive” captures the innovative and bombastic energy that Daft Punk exudes at their concerts.
“Alive” is the world’s first recorded live mash up concert of it’s kind. Mixing all of their huge hits Daft Punk has woven a masterpiece of audio precision. From the opening track of “Robot Rock/Oh Yeah” to the c.d’s closing track “Superheroes/Human After All” the beats and fun don’t stop. You even forget that there is a crowd of thousands screaming in the background of this live c.d. The constant layering of their best tracks gives this c.d. of old hits a fresh sound that gives each song a new fresh feel.
The precise timing and talent it takes to create a live show like “Alive” is rare. Only a gifted band like Daft Punk can blend it’s groundbreaking sound into a newly crafted spectacle for fans. Watching this show twice and then hearing this c.d. reminds me of how much electronic music doesn’t get its credit where credit is due. Daft Punk have become the pioneers of the rave concert and of the electronic live stage act. If you haven’t had the pleasure of seeing the French duo arrive on stage in robots masks and on a 20 foot pyramid shaped U.F.O. then this c.d. is the next best thing.
WATCH MY VIDEO FOOTAGE FROM THE “DAFT PUNK” SHOW @ THE GREEK THEATER THIS SUMMER BELOW:
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