Usually, a band 20 years into its existence doesn't put out its best records. Thomas Bangalter bandexistenceput Change image and share on social
The late '70's and early '80s is the zenith of a certain craftsmanship in sound recording. Thomas Bangalter 80scraftsmanshipearly Change image and share on social
Initially, electronic music was anti-establishment, as punk rock and rock n' roll were. The music was shut down; the police were against the parties. Thomas Bangalter antielectronicestablishment Change image and share on social
Skrillex has been successful because he has a recognizable sound: You hear a dubstep song: even if it's not him, you think it's him. Thomas Bangalter dubstephearrecognizable Change image and share on social
Daft Punk would not exist if there was no technology. Thomas Bangalter daftexistpunk Change image and share on social
It's a very subjective, personal, instinctive approach as musicians of saying, 'We don't want to replace what's around; we just want to widen the possibilities.' Thomas Bangalter approachinstinctivemusician Change image and share on social
There was a naive quality in 1982 around technology and the start of video games. And that's like the start of electronic music - there was this statement and, ideologically, these things to fight for. Thomas Bangalter electronicfightgame share on social
In 'Scream 2', they have this discussion about how sequels always suck. Thomas Bangalter discussionscreamsequel Change image and share on social
Technology has made music accessible in a philosophically interesting way, which is great. But on the other hand, when everybody has the ability to make magic, it's like there's no more magic - if the audience can just do it themselves, why are they going to bother? Thomas Bangalter abilityaccessibleaudience share on social
There's a confusion sometimes with the laptop being the current tools and where electronic music initially comes from. Thomas Bangalter confusioncurrentelectronic Change image and share on social
