Thomas Bangalter

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French musician, record producer, singer, songwriter, DJ and composer, born 3 January 1975.

He is part of the duo Daft Punk. Son of Daniel Bangalter AKA Daniel Vangarde, who composed D.I.S.C.O. for Ottawan.
After the experience of Darlin' and before the Daft Punk phenomenon, Thomas Bangalter released the two famous EPs 'Trax On Da Rocks', a composite of various samples set to funky House and Techno beats.

He released 'Music Sounds Better With You' on his own label Roulé as part of Stardust as well as his remix for "Rock Shock" by Roy Davis Jr..

In 1998, his track 'Gym Tonic' was the center of controversy as Bob Sinclar included it on his album "Paradise" without the consent of Bangalter. This resulted in a lawsuit from fitness guru and actress Jane Fonda, whose voice had been illegally sampled on the record.

A very 'anonymous' person, Bangalter nontheless has given a few interviews in and out of the Daft Punk phenomenon. Although a lot of people credit him for the invention of 'filtered house', he has cited Carl Craig AKA Paperclip People ("Throw") and Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez as precursors of the style.
It must also be noted that outside Daft Punk, Bangalter stopped his DJing career due to ear problems.

Bangalter is married to French actress Elodie Bouchez with whom he has two sons: Tara-Jay (born 2002) and Roxan (born 2008).
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ROULE CD 01, 90705-2 Irréversible — Thomas Bangalter Thomas Bangalter Irréversible (Album) Roulé, Thrive Records ROULE CD 01, 90705-2 US 2002 Sell This Version
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5054197453847 Mythologies — Thomas Bangalter Thomas Bangalter, Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine, Romain Dumas Thomas Bangalter, Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine, Romain Dumas - Mythologies (Album) Warner Classics, Erato 5054197453847 Europe 2023 Sell This Version
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Singles & EPs

Roulé 301 Trax On Da Rocks — Thomas Bangalter Thomas Bangalter Trax On Da Rocks Roulé Roulé 301 France 1995 Sell This Version
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Roulé 302 Spinal Scratch — Thomas Bangalter Thomas Bangalter Spinal Scratch Roulé Roulé 302 France 1996 Sell This Version
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Roulé 306 Trax On Da Rocks Vol. 2 — Thomas Bangalter Thomas Bangalter Trax On Da Rocks Vol. 2 Roulé Roulé 306 France 1998 Sell This Version
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none Colossus / Origami — Thomas Bangalter Thomas Bangalter / Wastepaper Thomas Bangalter / Wastepaper - Colossus / Origami(Acetate, 12") Not On Label none UK 1998 Sell This Version
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TOGETHER Together — Thomas Bangalter Together (2) / DJ Falcon & Thomas Bangalter Together (2) / DJ Falcon & Thomas Bangalter - Together(12", S/Sided) Roulé TOGETHER France 2000 Sell This Version
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SAMPMS 11317 113 Fout La Merde ! — Thomas Bangalter 113 Vs Thomas Bangalter 113 Vs Thomas Bangalter - 113 Fout La Merde ! Small SAMPMS 11317 France 2002 Sell This Version
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Roulé 309 Outrage — Thomas Bangalter Thomas Bangalter Outrage(12") Roulé Roulé 309 France 2003 Sell This Version
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none So Much Love To Give (Remix) — Thomas Bangalter Thomas Bangalter Vs DJ Falcon Thomas Bangalter Vs DJ Falcon - So Much Love To Give (Remix)(12", W/Lbl) Not On Label (Thomas Bangalter), Not On Label (DJ Falcon) none Unknown Sell This Version
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none So Much Love To Give — Thomas Bangalter Thomas Bangalter & DJ Falcon Thomas Bangalter & DJ Falcon - So Much Love To Give(CD, Single, Promo) UK Radioplay Records none UK Unknown Sell This Version

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AlexKide

AlexKide

January 28, 2023
edited 4 months ago
New Thomas' album called "Mythologies" is out 7th April via Warner Classics!
rafika77

rafika77

April 9, 2021
So, we can now estimate than the first post-DP productions from Thomas were Arcade Fire and -M-.. Let's see what's the future has for us regarding Thomas' work, can't wait !
zekele

zekele

February 22, 2021
Thank you Thomas Bangalter, the greatest of all time of Daft Punk
Bourbonman

Bourbonman

November 14, 2015
Wish he could do some Roulé stuff again..
MultiEg0r

MultiEg0r

October 10, 2011
edited over 12 years ago
"Thomas Bangalter – Trax On Da Rocks" and "Trax On Da Rocks Vol. 2" - always in my head!!! ;)
snardy

snardy

December 19, 2009
What amazes me is that Bangalter was only born in 1975. When Daft Punk blew up in the mid-90's, he was only 20 years old, yet he was producing music that showed maturity far greater than his age. Incredible!

The best of the best. Can't wait to hear the Tron soundtrack and future melodies.
Jay

Jay

June 1, 2001
edited over 22 years ago
Thomas Bangalter is one of the best contempary house producers. He is one half of Daft Punk and also produces tracks unders numerous alias'. He was partly responsible for bringing us 1998's Summer hit and exqusite soundz of Stardust 'Music Sounds Better with You'. Daft Punks debut album in 1997 'Homework' sold 2 million copies worldwide. Their eagily anticipated second album released on 12th March 2001 has for me....broke all boudaries of house music. Unique, fresh and Pumpin is Bangalter.

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