Nu Deco Ensemble - Humans vs Robots (Daft Punk Suite)

Nu Deco Ensemble performs "Humans vs Robots" a symphonic suite of Daft Punk's dance music and global hits.
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Suite Songlist:
0:00 The Son of Flynn (TRON: Legacy OST)
1:39 Digital Love (Discovery)
4:10 Motherboard (Random Access Memories)
6:35 Instant Crush (Random Access Memories)
8:43 Superheroes (Discovery)
10:59 Veridis Quo (Discovery)
12:44 Short Circuit (Discovery)
14:35 Giorgio by Moroder (Random Access Memories)
18:25 Get Lucky (Random Access Memories)
22:25 Contact (Random Access Memories)
Arranged by Sam Hyken, Nu Deco CEO, co-founder and composer.
Conducted by Jacomo Bairos, Nu Deco artistic director, co-founder and conductor.
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[@jimonaldo3108]

This is the type of Internet I live for.

[@barbarabarbara1527]

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[@someoneelse8263]

@@barbarabarbara1527 thanks !

[@adityamudugal]

Love you for this comment my dear friend!

[@bibekneupane530]

Exactly!!!!!

[@Antmanmoto]

Amen!

[@NuDecoEnsemble]

Long live Daft Punk. Thank you for the music. - NDE

[@GproDxb]

Thank you a thousand time for making such quality reprise of the most complete artists of all time!

[@mytek7076]

Long live Daft Punk! o7

[@kevinw0lf]

I'm literally crying listening to this, truly beautiful rendition of an iconic duo.

[@tjlanglois1989]

Three cheers.

[@FolstrimHori]

LONG LIVE DAFT PUNK VIVA MUSIC!

[@omur999]

Once you free your mind about a concept of Harmony and of music being correct You can do whatever you want So nobody told me what to do And there was no preconception of what to do

[@x3in1xBeast]

Giorgio

[@IgorCostaMusic]

My name is Giovani Giorgio, but everybody calls me.. Giorgio. Tumtum Tum turum Tum Tum turum

[@Numbnuts007]

Why do I always start tearing up when I hear that line?

[@titipitpiiac7104]

Giorgio Moroder :)

[@MrJoanMackinson]

Giovanni giorgio!

[@gaboquintana3628]

In the very early days of electronic music classical pieces were performed on electronic devices, I believe we've made the full circle.

[@theindividualchef]

I do not know if you have listened to, but Helsinki Philharmonic did an entire ensemble of electronic music played on orchestra. Its magnificent.

[@dontsubscribe1426]

Since Stockhausen dude

[@alfiiamansi]

this idea is definitely better)))

[@bigdog1391]

But for the ultimately ironic mediaeval covers made on laptops

[@detesla9575]

The drummer has that stank face because he is carrying the entire rhythm of the orchestra on his shoulders. Respect!

[@brunobonioliveira]

not easy to emulate the epic Omar Hakim solo in the Giorgio track. Bravo!

[@Birdface-nw1ub]

resting stank face?

[@jboyle453519]

Dude that guy was a monster

[@robertives973]

He is literally perfect throughout the entire piece

[@PassionJo777]

Two drummers there

[@christian_swjy]

Now that Daft Punk is no more this ensemble feels nostalgic

[@xoigel8106]

Well, Daft Punk felt nostalgic the first time I heard it... Nostalgic for the lives i have not lived.

[@leandro1.618]

These are the best 23 minutes of music i have found on internet in 5 years at least.

[@midom9143]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIbTlZmmhLWZars go to see, If you don't know them pretty good to

[@DiscoxPrince]

And now you're making me consider Autobahn (long version)

[@camelazo]

You need to dig more!! hahaha at least start with this kzbin.info/door/tBZmFMrWRkpYeXrRaQY7Eg

[@Ruberoidberg]

All of Lorn, Deadmou5 -- Strobe, Kishi Bashi & Nu Deco

[@jbdemarest9913]

YESSSSSSS

[@torin1006]

Best orchestral arrangement of Daft Punk. They preserve the feeling of the songs and don't try to show off by over-embellishing the music.

[@juliarudolph363]

How beautiful - Thank you for sharing - I simpy love this versions!!

[@rhodigian]

True. Embellishing is making every song you play sound like your technical repertoire, Imagine playing something of Daft Punk, and then a song from Beatles, one from Prince, and end with a hit by Aretha Franklin and having everything sound alike, because you embellished every single song with your favourite tricks.

[@jasoncurtis241]

agreed. Just what I wanted to say

[@SternLX]

One minute in: "Well so much for going to bed early." Pulls out TRON: Legacy Blue-Ray disc.

[@professorxavier9692]

and a blunt

[@dwydd5729]

The entire soundrack and some headphones for the next 1hour and a half

[@nathancoffman3025]

I wonder how different Random Access Memories would have been if they did a sequel or two for Tron Legacy.

[@aryst0krat]

That drummer has some serious stank face going on, very fitting!

[@DavyCrocket2003]

I know riiight?!

[@MiracleManMatt]

As does the bassist!

[@ryankillpatrick]

rrrriiiiight?! he was really fealing it wasn't he??!!??

[@dwydd5729]

There was probably a bet about that between him and the bassist

[@frankoespinoza1411]

This motherboard cover is what being human is all about the emotion is umat hed

[@frankoespinoza1411]

Unmatched*

[@villegas24]

This is why i pay for internet

[@cemakacu]

0:00 The Son of Flynn (TRON: Legacy OST) 1:39 Digital Love (Discovery) 4:10 Motherboard (Random Access Memories) 6:35 Instant Crush (Random Access Memories) 8:43 Superheroes (Discovery) 10:59 Veridis Quo (Discovery) 12:44 Short Circuit (Discovery) 14:35 Giorgio by Moroder (Random Access Memories) 18:25 Get Lucky (Random Access Memories) 22:25 Contact (Random Access Memories)

[@Danzamagu]

Thank you!

[@cemakacu]

@@Danzamagu Thanks to the Orchestra 🤘

[@adbeepat]

Thank you for the timestamps. Now I can pick and chose when to cry at the beauty of these covers.

[@julianmartinez6099]

Incredible, fascinating, relaxing, inspiring, beautiful and perfect!!!

[@Labradorite_Honu]

Gratitude!

[@phonks7661]

I have watched this video so many times that for me all these people are already like family

[@NuDecoEnsemble]

You ARE family.

[@Jfunkey]

Daft Punk is already known for musical masterpieces, but I never knew there was such hidden beauty in placing it into an orchestra. It's like that was what was intended the whole time. It's like cracking a code someone hid deep within the synthetic sounds of the almost hypnotic synth. Absolutely beautiful translation. Humans VS Robots indeed.

[@Just_Sara]

I remember hearing Tron: Legacy for the first time, and when I heard how good Daft Punk's soundtrack was... that's when I knew. The synthetic sounds blended with orchestral sounds as though it was just another instrument, and just, yes.

[@phbolil]

Damn this is the truest🙃

[@30S_]

Exactly!

[@kbessaum]

Crazy mate hard to explain

[@skii_mask_]

2:22 my man VIBIN

[@NuDecoEnsemble]

Chauncey is the vibe! :)

[@mrjos1404]

Incredible tribute to Daft Punk

[@juliarudolph363]

Super - I simply love it!!

[@leodi4169]

10:59 that Veridis Quo version almost made me cry ❤️

[@jamespostigo]

Same to me

[@carloscarrizales5289]

Same on

[@SC-gh6gd]

Sounds just like the original 👍

[@eiknarf05]

I got feels various moments here. They sound so good.

[@qhxz]

I thought they came in a little too hard

[@angryalien1000]

Criminally underrated.

[@einsley5920]

Motherboard, Verdis Quo and Contact sounds so good with orchestra

[@Rob_III]

I really wish Contact was longer. As a matter of fact, I wish the entire video was longer. Loved it.

[@capedluna]

I really enjoyed Superhero this way.

[@anthonyw.5375]

It's very nice to see some of the lesser known daft punk songs get covered! Amazing!

[@robinbanksy2926]

There are lesser known Daft Punk songs? @.@

[@greentoby26]

' lesser known daft punk songs' like everything before the forgettable pop music from somewhen.

[@mathiaschretiennot5810]

Ask to daft punk to add their voices on it

[@magic_potato1375]

Anthony Williamson wait these are all lesser known songs? Bruh

[@MudassirParvez]

Contact ♥️

[@Kilem]

Imagine if they did Aerodynamic

[@jeeppattanadej9298]

eargasm

[@minyi8573]

I think Daft Punk might be one of the artists that gets appreciated both in the mainstream and conservative

[@partinmortos]

I wonder if that also applies to albums like Homework and Human After All.

[@ebnerqu6838]

Practically, I'm listening to the things that saved me from suicide a few years ago, both I love daft punk and what you do...

[@molforteneliere3216]

Much love buddy. Glad you're still here.

[@joaquingarcia1605]

Long live Daft Punk.

[@maykstuff]

I'm happy you're still here x

[@cthulhu186]

Glad you chose to stay.

[@nohopeforthehumans]

Music SAVING LIFES since the beginning of humanity...Stay strong brother! 🙏🏽💪🏾

[@RayRift]

Is it normal to be crying throughout this entire musical experience? Its such a beautiful statement of humanity, I'm wetting my virtual reality headset. Straight up sobbing. Humans are amazing and good.

[@lelemsays]

It is, I cry when I see something I like some much that I can't stand it

[@dokuzunculevent]

YES

[@NuDecoEnsemble]

Amazing comment. Thank you for the love!

[@GeeSHOCK]

I was thinking the same. Its beautiful. And I have come to terms it's the energy the artist who are playing it put in. So it turns into energy flowing outwards. If they feel good you feel good. 🌌⚛

[@nicojara96]

Absolutly yes :')

[@steliosmouratidis3829]

You can see from the facial expressions of the musicians that those robots wrote some pretty damn beautiful music

[@786007007]

Haha

[@froggo9k218]

Thank goodness I wasn’t in the audience or I would’ve jumped on stage and started dancing like a madman

[@NuDecoEnsemble]

We love when guests dance at our shows!

[@lucasnerf]

just imagine if the duo was in the audience...

[@sampierre3813]

if only there was a superlike button... the raw power, the emotion... what i love the most is that, for some reason, i feel this performance personifies the message of the Android's Random Access Memories. the emotion on the faces of the orcestra attest to the ability the two have to produce something so distinctly and inherently human. daft punk continues to transport us on a timeless voyage through space and time, this orchestra a holy vessel of travel. UGH.

[@adityamudugal]

Sam, beautiful expression of the amazing experience dear friend!

[@KvetaURL]

Back when the subscribe button meant something

[@ryankillpatrick]

super REAL TALK!!!!

[@PetroRojo]

Perdon que diga esto en espanol y no en ingles pero en verdad no podria decir lo mismo sobre este magnifico arreglo, que no me deja nada mas que decir que desde hace un rato no escuchaba algo que me cautivara tanto como lo hizo este video, En verdad muchas Congratulations to the Ensamble because its really unique, all of you are truly talented. PAZ desde Mexico.

[@gsmaxi11]

ellos lo entenderán

[@Le_Chuc]

Te recomiendo Orchestre Lamoureux* & Thomas Roussel ‎- Ed Banger 15 Ans. El dueño de la disquera fue manager de Daft Punk mucho tiempo, Saludos.

[@MrZorzal123]

Hispanohablante aquí también, simplemente disfrutando

[@StefWangPARIS]

Quedé fascinado por la versión de Get lucky...full piel de gallina !

[@gsmaxi11]

@@MrZorzal123 pasate

[@Dark-RadioOfficial]

That transition from Motherboard to Instant Crush was both smooth and beautiful…

[@samstrom9632]

I love how this demonstrates clearly that some "pop musicians" are actually wonderful composers on par with greats of any age. The arranger deserves a ton of credit for bringing this music to life with an orchestra, but Daft Punk's compositions are rich and dynamic, evoking a wide range of emotions. In particular their ability to inspire joy is always appreciated =)

[@Canesnols]

Feelsbad when the worst part of the video is that it's only like 23 mins long

[@meebs1234]

This is the best thing since sliced bread.

[@raphaelmeza1166]

My goodness the transition from get lucky to contact was heavenly

[@mgirlblue1]

I'm sorry but I had to cry from listening to this. I really want to see them live. My dream. Come back Daft Punk!!!!

[@sergikalata]

The passion that drummer transmits with his face is incredible

[@4dultw1thj0b]

Omg that xylophone is very well-utilized

[@DJKuroh]

Its like the orchestral version of synth plucks haha

[@springlockzombie1159]

I absolutely LOVE the fact that Son of Flynn was the first thing played and played beautifully. That song hits different. Brilliant orchestral mashup!

[@AkshayMhatre]

Possibly the best music related thing I've found on youtube in years. Legendary

[@TheStingling]

This is just perfection. PLEASE MORE Daft Punk!

[@chrispizz1327]

Salut Thomas , C'est tellement sympa d'avoir donné un tel avis positif sur cette interprétation , venant de toi c'est un vrai gros compliment , je la trouve impec aussi ...

[@jimmyhendrix7111]

Now I want the whole tron soundtrack as an orchestral piece

[@Matildo_]

My life would be complete if i see that frontseat

[@paulsd9255]

Hell yes, at the least I’d like to hear what the end credits theme would sound full orchestral instead of just the tail end.

[@rabagsalam7579]

Even their 4 studio albums should be completed this way

[@toastybearcub3365]

When the music hits you just right and you dont know why you’re crying. Love this a lot.

[@nandahadigustian5475]

4:37 the most beautiful rhythms i've ever heard 😢

[@lisafletcher598]

wow. It's almost like hearing the songs again for the first time. Outstanding performance.

[@scs998]

I'm so happy y'all did instant crush and motherboard! Those are my favorites from RAM and never get the orchestral treatment! I'm living for this whole arrangement

[@scs998]

THEN SUPERHEROS!!!!! AAAHAAHAHHAHA Y'all are literally doing all of my favorites!

[@scs998]

The transition from Verdius Quo to Short Circut SLAYED MEEEE

[@DJKuroh]

They really recognized the deeper cuts that I love. I was worried they may take too many liberties on Motherboard but nope, they dug in and just amped up the emotion.

[@BurnsyMcBurn]

When I discovered this last week, I was dancing around my kitchen listening to it. Now I'm trying my best not to cry as it sinks in that I'll never get to see Daft Punk perform live. Thank you, Nu Deco Ensemble, for giving me this beautiful soundtrack to mourn my favourite artists to.

[@gorsh7870]

The orchestral intro on Get Lucky feels like the perfect good bye to those two geniuses.

[@deepulse9752]

KZbin recommandation blew my mind. Again 🤯

[@daniellima9231]

Yeah

[@faraja6807]

Saaame

[@Memestermind]

Please play this as the opener for the 2024 Olympic in France.

[@yesterdaysmishap2979]

For the people who know nothing but maybe get lucky by daft punk this absolute blows the mind of a mega fan of daft punk. Great work.

[@Sebastian-cy4gt]

The fact that they start with son of flynn and end with contact makes this concert legit. Hope this tours again!

[@alexanebv6972]

When Superheroes, a song that means the world to me, faded into Veridis Quo, my absolute all time favorite ... I got goosebumps all over ;w; Thank you so much for this amazing performance !! You managed to transcribe Daft Punk's unique style into something just as beautiful. Thank you ♥

[@tonym24331]

This moment was ruined for me by a add :(

[@ElZarDelComercio]

@@tonym24331 try youtube vanced.

[@biggihs]

Same here. I want this in my funeral.

[@manwevalar7229]

How much WORK! It's just AMAZING guys, for real!! Oh my gosh, the sound of Daft Punk played in this way like orchestra is something beyond science :o 100 minute of clapping!!!!

[@NuDecoEnsemble]

Thank you Manwe!

[@beerzerker8359]

Just goes to show you that you can take any genre of music, rearrange it make it as beautiful as the original or even better with the right minds.

[@TheMclay]

In "superheroes" I could see the fantasy turned into reality 😍😍😍

[@mersoneusebio5523]

I saw it in "Moterboard"... I always pretended to have a violin in my hands when I was listening to the song

[@highpriestofthiccmumeism]

Only Daft Punk can make a classical orchestra incorporate an electronic guitar, bass and kick drum to give each redition the necessary 'oomph" it originalyl had lol , that 909 tho lmao!!!

[@micahharris9941]

god that violin solo during short circuit was incredible, so much frantic energy!

[@xent2008]

That Giorgio arrangement was so Pet Shop Boys, i can even hear Neil's voice...

[@undeadsic66]

Awesome ! Long Live Daft Punk 1993 - 2021

[@morgandavies7083]

Its impossible to overstate how good this is, When I'm feeling dark, and depressed, and unmotivated and hopeless, I listen to this and it reminds me why I fight against those feelings, it inspires me to carry on, its almost as if, if something this beautiful can exist then it must be worth carrying on with the work, with the fight, doing the right things to build the life I want for myself, and he people I care about. I listen to it and I can't help but see how my life could be better, how the work and the pain and the hours come together to create something worth it, something triumphant, something beautiful. Thank you.

[@NuDecoEnsemble]

This warms our heart, Morgan. Thank you for sharing and keep pushing. Sending love!

[@bianca4762]

Well said my friend. Well said. Period.

[@bianca4762]

And amen

[@alessiom3964]

Motherboard is spot on, amazing

[@dwydd5729]

Beginning of Superheroes you can feel that for a pair of seconds of confusion everyone's thinking: "are we actually working?"

[@sor566sh]

"Giorgio" part just... destroyed me...

[@lucaspersonalOG]

I remember the huge impact each album made on me, from before I was 10 years old all the way thru RAM. Giorgio by Moroder is just a contemporary electronic masterpiece.

[@brczr6193]

This version of “get lucky” it’s completely insane. Even better than the original version. I m addicted and can’t stop watching it.. Deco and his orchestra made some dope sound. The police tribute is also sickkkkkkkk.

[@anshum1616]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fp7Zo36ubql7acU You should see this.

[@munstersestraat]

whoever arranged the phrase "I don't understand, don't get upset- i'm not with you" (Instant Crush) on trumpets really understands music

[@MonnamiePhannPhann]

When I become famous and am able to present an award I want to walk out to your rendition of "Digital Love".❤

[@rtyprty]

the entire instant crush sequence is ridiculous. i love it

[@TheFroztv]

Giorgio by Moroder is a masterpiece! Damn that all piece is awesome

[@xtflogicalohio3044]

Daft Punk. Legends of the music industry, from a long gone era. the comfort of many a generation... you will be missed.

[@franciscoantonioamayamende2081]

I adore the fact that my favorite Daft Punk song of all time was included in the very last part. Thanks a lot for that.

[@trezapoioiuy]

Same for me, Contact is something amazing, though the arrangement is a bit.. underwhelming compared to how perfectly the other songs came out in this video. The level of the arrangement on the previous songs is so high, maybe made me set the bar too high for Contact.

[@franciscoantonioamayamende2081]

@@trezapoioiuy I agree.

[@alejandromunozpaz4036]

Giorgio By Moroder is one of my fav songs ever, it's like an explosion of music, also what a incredible tribute to Giorgio himself it is.

[@ryoko65]

A thumbs up "like" is hardly enough for this.... I really love this music adaptation from beginning to end!!!! Love, love, love this so much!!! Thank you so much for all the musicians hard work in making the composer's music come alive... thank you for posting the video because I never would get to see this otherwise... thank all the technicians involved... oh gosh... thank you, everyone! And a special thank you to Daft Punk, of course for making this music happen in the first place. ❤

[@kurshtop8299]

Veridis Quo massive goosebumps

[@Flynnimations]

I legit want to use these for an animation

[@MrLukasman15]

¿Que sería de la vida sin el arte? Brutal... Me encanta!!

[@vitorguimamormello]

How on earth could someone dislike this MASTERPIECE?!? 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@raulduran394]

From now, I'm a new fan of this ensemble!

[@shahram72]

I've watched this like 10 times. Georgio by Morodor is my favorite... But how did they turn Get Lucky into such a delightful melody? It's so simplistic.

[@vitvitty3431]

The Son of Flynn intro is just sooooo good. Love it.

[@traduccionestrascendentes2771]

I'm a fellow musician, and I have to say, this is the best video I've seen in the historic 2020

[@gabrielviana9883]

Random Acess Memories gotta be the single best piece of music ever created. It's perfect in every aspect. I'll miss daft punk so much

[@CarlosHernandezM]

I don't even know what to say, anything short of amazing is an understatement. I looked Nu Deco Ensemble and their mission (look it up!) is just beautiful, and from watching this video, I got the sense that everyone involved lives embraces that mission.

[@jonahadi9092]

Pure gold. Their chemistry is beautiful.

[@Frankincensedjb123]

I like RAM, but Discovery, Homework, and Tron have always been my favs. Five albums in 23 years, but what great albums.

[@reynardgordon3751]

Incontrovertible evidence their work on the TRON soundtrack is an under appreciated masterpiece!

[@EmmaHopman]

I am stunned. I have listened to this 5 times now, this is the single best symph performance and arrangement I have ever seen. I can not thank you enough for making this video. I am a big daft punk fan and would love to hear you all play Beyond, derezzed, touch, and horizon

[@antoninhadrava8928]

Finally some really proper orchestral cover of daft punk, best on YT so far. Good job you!

[@vladimirivanovich9667]

I love daft punk of course, but i never really liked superheroes...but here it sounds like a masterpiece

[@matteo.peroni89]

This is the most beautiful video on KZbin!

[@martythemartian99]

This was a wonderful crossover of musical styles and now I want to hear a full orchestral version :) People have looked at me with disbelief in the past when I said I could hear the influence of classical composers in Daft Punk's great music, and now I feel vindicated :D

[@MOsesIcan]

Some of the most decadent and delightful arrangements of any modern tunes transposed to an orchestra and a full one at that, very powerful and lots of fun. May there always be music lovers and the will to make great and fun things happen in this world for the love of the craft itself !

[@Pozzolana]

I’m so glad y’all did digital love justice❤️

[@eltorogarcia111]

Motherboard is such a master piece and the best track of Random Access Memories ❤️

[@Josias907]

"Giorgio by Moroder" is my favorit part.

[@chelsea5708]

I loved it 🥺 thank you so much for bringing back memories ❤️

[@daftbence]

You could say... They Randomly Accessed Memories

[@michelbesedin7081]

if you want to preserve those memories in your RAM do not switch out power )

[@zoezhang4610]

I melted into a puddle of nastalgia on the floor

[@JoeyBolohan]

I would pay to see this live please take this on tour!

[@zariaswell]

This guitar dude enjoys this too much

[@zariaswell]

OMG, the rum guy too !