Daft Punk Unveils New Material Ahead of 10th Anniversary Album Release - Fragments of Time

Exciting news for Daft Punk fans! Ahead of the highly anticipated release of the 10th anniversary edition of their iconic album, Random Access Memories, the electronic music duo has unveiled new material in the form of an eight-minute, twenty-five-second track titled "The Writing of Fragments of Time."

This piece is a collaboration between Daft Punk and Todd Edwards, an influential DJ, producer, and long-time collaborator of the duo. According to a statement, "The Writing of Fragments of Time" captures the "intimate moments of creation" during the writing process of the Random Access Memories track "Fragments Of Time."

For fans who have been eagerly anticipating a glimpse behind the scenes of Daft Punk's creative process, this new release provides just that. Allowing listeners to experience the magic of the duo's creative process.

In a statement, it is revealed that the lyrics of "The Writing of Fragments of Time" were written from the perspective of the collaborators' future selves, speculating how they would feel in the future as if remembering this specific creative moment. This approach creates a narrative of future nostalgia that offers listeners a feeling of mirrored reflections in an infinity loop, lending to an existential foresight; as if creating a sonic time capsule.

The 10th anniversary reissue of Random Access Memories will feature an additional 35 minutes of previously unreleased music, which will be available for fans to stream and purchase in physical media from May 12th.

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Daft Punk's influence on electronic music is undeniable, and this new release is sure to delight fans both old and new. Whether you're a long-time fan or a newcomer to their music, "The Writing of Fragments of Time" is a must-listen for anyone who loves innovative, genre-defining electronic music.