Around the World
Daft Punk
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(Around the world, around the world)
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Written by: Thomas Bangalter, Guy Manuel Homem Christo
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15 facts about this song
Release Information"Around the World" was released as the second single from Daft Punk's debut album, "Homework", in 1997.
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Song StructureThe song is known for its repetitive lyrics – the phrase "around the world" is repeated 144 times.
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LengthThe album version of the song lasts 7 minutes and 9 seconds, while the radio edit lasts only 4 minutes.
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Music Video DirectorThe music video for "Around the World" was directed by Michel Gondry, a renowned French director known for his visual creativity and unique style.
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ChoreographyThe choreography in the music video was done by Blanca Li. It features groups of characters representing different elements of the song - for instance, mummies represent the guitar, and skeletons represent the drum machine.
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Chart Performance"Around the World" reached No. 1 on the UK Dance Singles Chart. It also made it to the top 10 in numerous countries, including France, Ireland, and Norway.
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Influence and LegacyDespite its simplicity, "Around the World" is considered a classic in the house genre and has been sampled and covered by numerous artists.
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Awards and RecognitionIn 2009, Pitchfork Media and NME both named it as one of the top tracks of the 1990s.
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Live PerformancesDaft Punk often incorporated the song into their sets for their live performances.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was generally received positively by music critics, with some praising its catchy, simple structure and others praising its creativity and unique style.
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Genre"Around the World" is categorized as a French house music track, a sub-genre of house music, which was highly popularized in the late 90s and early 2000s.
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ControversyThere was a mini-controversy when a similar bassline was used in the song "Sugar" by Robin Schulz, raising questions about possible plagiarism.
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ImpactThe song, among others by Daft Punk, is credited with bringing the French touch style of house music to the mainstream.
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SongwritingThe song was written by the two Daft Punk members, Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem Christo.
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RecordingThe recording of the song took place in Daft House in Paris, France.
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