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Daft Punk - Alive 2007 in studio than stage |
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Review by Andy Argyrakis The idea of a Daft Punk concert CD in general is a little disconcerting, especially given the fact that the group's show is so dependent on visual accompaniment. For those who've never caught the duo, the experience is basically a potpourri of the senses where prisms of light collide with laser beams and a turntable station that's constantly percolating with club-infused grooves from a pair of masked DJs. In DVD format, all of these angles would certainly translate to a certain extent, but without all of these elements, a concert collection in audio contexts would most likely seem bare.While there's nothing against the ultra-infectious sounds on Alive 2007, the disc is indeed lacking much of the aforementioned, in turn slurring together several songs from the studio albums with the annoyance of crowd reactions. Sure, "Robot Rock" is a robust opener that could have even the most uncoordinated Kraftwerk or Underworld connoisseur busting a move, but the original version is far superior since it excludes the hoots and hollers of an audience witnessing sights on stage that aren't available in a personal listening environment. During the subsequent "Oh Yeah," they're likely gasping with glee over additional light and smoke formations, but those sound effects again interrupt the slickly programmed flow. Of course, the band's biggest breakthrough "One More Time" is also loaded with a considerable amount of cheers and sing-a-long segments, but true club-goers would clearly benefit from the extended version they're used to, void of several like-minded distractions. In fact, that same problem regularly resurfaces throughout the entire project, from the robotic voiced "Prime Time of Your Life" to the soulful scooting of "Da Funk" and the finale medley of "Superheroes"/"Human After All"/"Rock ŒN Roll." Instead of investing in this album, curious fans should instead catch Daft Punk in concert firsthand, while settling for 2006's CD Musique, Vol. 1: 1993-2005 as a more appropriate career summary thus far. |