Revolution 909

Daft Punk

About 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.


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Daft Punk

Daft Punk is an electronic music duo consisting of French musicians Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo (born 8 February 1974) and Thomas Bangalter (born 3 January 1975). Daft Punk reached significant popularity in the late 1990s house movement in France and met with continued success in the years following, combining elements of house with synthpop. The duo is credited with producing songs that are considered essential in the French house scene. They were managed from 1996 to 2008 by Pedro Winter (Busy P), the head of Ed Banger Records. Early in the group's career, the band members were strongly influenced by groups such as The Beach Boys and The Rolling Stones. more »

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Written by: Thomas Bangalter, Guy Manuel Homem Christo

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10 facts about this song

Group Origin
"Revolution 909" is a song by the French duo Daft Punk, known for their contributions to the house music genre.
Album Placement
The song is the sixth track on their debut studio album "Homework," which was released in 1997.
Title Inspiration
The title "Revolution 909" is a nod to the Roland TR-909, a drum machine used extensively in house music and techno. It symbolizes an era when the 909 sound was a sort of revolution in electronic music.
Social Commentary
"Revolution 909" is said to deal with the French government's stance on live events and raves, representing Daft Punk's response to the supposed 'criminalization' of such events.
Musical Structure
The track begins with the sound of a party being busted by the police, possibly indicating a protest against the misinterpretation and mistreatment of rave culture.
Unique Video
Its music video, largely animated, was directed by Roman Coppola, the son of famous director Francis Ford Coppola. The video depicts a tomato being harvested, processed, and becoming part of a pizza, believed to symbolize the organic nature of house music.
Critical Reception
Due to its commentary and music production, "Revolution 909" is often cited by critics as one of the more memorable tracks off "Homework".
Song Length
The song has a length of 5:26, making it one of the longer tracks on the album.
Sample Use
Despite Daft Punk's notable use of samples in other songs, "Revolution 909" doesn't seem to feature any noticeable samples, reflecting the duo’s abilities as original composers and sound designers.
Legacy
Though not a single, "Revolution 909" has been influential within the electronic music scene and is often seen as a celebration of the genre's rise and fight for legitimacy.

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