Daftendirekt

DAFT PUnK, Homebush

Throughout November & December, it has seemed very much like someone pushed the throttle to 'Full', and life has been hurtling by quicker than I can take everything in.

My original plans for Christmas were scuppered when I realised I had run out of time to send things internationally, a huge oversight on my part for which I am really sorry, for not getting a greeting card out to many of my good friends. I'd like to take this opportunity to wish everyone who reads this, a very merry Christmas and an awesome new year when I hope to catch up with all of you!

With time flying so quickly, one of my most hotly anticipated events of the year came on Saturday. Daft Punk made it to Sydney at last. Considering I bought "Homework" in 1996 and their other studio albums since then, it's quite strange that I've never seen them live before. I think this is mostly due to their rare and sporadic touring patterns though.

Although the weather wasn't particularly great, the day got to several key points where emotions ran so unbelievably high... sometimes it was the music, sometimes the additives in the Jager. But concerts and days like this don't come about any where near as often as I'd like.

After the awesome Presets (final) warmup act, it was time for Daftness. They lit up the stage for 90minutes with every shade of neon light you can imagine possible as light patterns slid like silk across the huge LED pyramid on stage. It was mesmerising... at least the moments where I stood still long enough to be mesmerised.

*Now a few days have passed (this is a late edit), I can state that this was the most fun I've ever had a stadium gig. 5 days have passed and I have longed to be back at Homebush in front of the Frenchmen. If they EVER tour again; I will be there; wherever, whenever.

I made a video diary of the day that you can see below, turn up your sound and enjoy!