Paris (AFP)
The French musician Jean-Michel Jarre, pioneer of electro, hails for AFP the "unique sound" of Daft Punk, and their "elegant" end: "They have always cultivated a taste for paradox, and when the whole world keep his mask, they take it off ".
Q: Daft Punk just announced in a short video his separation ...
A: "Yes, I learned that with surprise. They have always cultivated a taste for paradox, and when the whole world keeps their mask on, they take it off. Daft Punk were one of the actors who made history. electro and they have obviously chosen to lead their personal projects from now on. Leaving while they remained on a huge success a few years ago, it's a decision that I respect. Because we see so many bands staying together, while their members no longer have the same intentions: it's a risk of disintegration, it's a risk of living badly. This video is an extremely elegant way of saying goodbye to their audience, it's super cool . We must not be sad ".
Q: When they arrived in the 1990s, did you say to yourself + ah finally some new members in the electro family? + "
A: "It's true that I've been quite alone as a Frenchman for years. And I was delighted to see the electro boat with new sailors and newcomers. It was also the case with Air. . Regarding the theme of space, I like their Kraftwerk approach, a retro-futuristic approach. Their imagination, their visual universe, and this mixture of manga, from the 80s, with references to the artificial intelligence. They have a unique sound, a 360 ° visual approach, which is quite rare throughout a work and has allowed them to make their mark. There is in them this underground melancholy: robots can cry. I can't speak for them, but maybe they wanted to turn the page on this imagery. And then you can't keep helmets on your head all life either (laughs) ".
Q: Did you run into them?
A: "Yes, we belong to the same electro family. Unfortunately, we never got to work together during their duo. But I hope it can be done now that they will continue their solo career. . I would be absolutely happy to work with either one. "
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