Daft Punk - Around The World (music Remastered) Apr 2026
Released as part of the 25th-anniversary celebration of their debut album, Homework , the remastered 4K version of "Around The World" is more than just a visual upgrade. It is a masterclass in "visual rhythm," where every character on screen represents a specific musical element. The Visual Translation of Sound
You can revisit the official high-definition experience on the Daft Punk YouTube Channel or explore the 2022 tribute album available at retailers like Walmart. Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Around The World: A Daft Punk Tribute / Various Daft Punk - Around The World (Music Remastered)
While often praised for its seamless flow, the video uses motion-control cameras to create a hypnotic, looping effect that mimics the repetitive nature of the track. Legacy and Impact Released as part of the 25th-anniversary celebration of
Director Michel Gondry and choreographer Blanca Li designed the video to be a literal map of the song's stems. If you watch closely, each group of dancers moves only when their corresponding instrument plays: The vocoder/vocals. Tall Athletes: The ascending and descending bass guitar. Disco Queens: The high-pitched synthesizers/keyboard. Skeletons: The funky guitar line. Mummies: The steady drum machine. Production Trivia Go to product viewer dialog for this item
Decades later, the track remains a cornerstone of French House. It topped dance charts in the UK, US, and Canada upon its original 1997 release. For those looking to dive deeper, a of Daft Punk's film Electroma is also set to premiere at the 2026 Tribeca Festival , marking the 20th anniversary of their avant-garde sci-fi project.
The phrase "Around the World" is repeated exactly 144 times in the album version and 80 times in the radio edit.
The costumes were designed by Florence Fontaine (the mother of Gondry’s son), and the flashing lights were operated by his brother, Olivier Gondry.
