The long-awaited reunion of Daft Punk will not be happening at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The speculation surrounding their appearance had surged when the director of the ceremony, Thomas Jolly, revealed in an interview with French radio station France Inter that “Daft Punk would be very happy to be part of the ceremony.” He further added that one couldn’t help thinking of the group when considering a successful international showcase for a French group.
However, in an update posted by Jolly on Twitter, he confirmed that Daft Punk would not be reuniting for the games’ opening ceremony. Jolly explained that his earlier comments had generated many expectations. After discussing a possible presence at the ceremony, the group decided not to participate. Jolly apologized for the ambiguity of his comments and respected the group’s decision.
According to Le Parisien, Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo had met the organizing committee of the ceremony several months ago. However, nothing was agreed upon. Speaking to the publication, Jolly said that reuniting Daft Punk was one of the first ideas he had. Though they are incredibly talented and have a great international aura, he questioned if they wanted to reform during the epilogue of their career, when they meticulously announced their separation.
This year, Daft Punk is celebrating 10 years of their album Random Access Memories with exclusive interviews and a special reissue. Recently, the group announced a Drumless Edition of their album, which will be out on vinyl and all digital streaming platforms on 17th November. The single Within is already available to listen to.
Daft Punk’s refusal to perform may come as a disappointment to fans, but it also highlights the group’s intention to stick to their decision to separate. Despite the disbandment, the group continues to enjoy a massive following and considerable critical acclaim for their contributions to dance music.
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