JOURNAL ARTICLE

FRENCH TOUCH.

  • Published In: Classic Pop, 2025, n. 99. P. 70 1 of 3

  • Database: Music Index with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: O'BRIEN, STEVE 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the genre known as French Touch, which emerged in the mid-90s and blended house music with disco and vocal samples, creating a distinctive sound characterized by filter and phaser effects. It highlights key artists such as Daft Punk, Air, Cassius, and Justice, noting their contributions to the genre and its evolution over time. French Touch gained significant popularity with tracks like Stardust's "Music Sounds Better With You" and Daft Punk's "One More Time," but its prominence waned in the mid-2000s as other genres took over. Despite this decline, the influence of French Touch persists in contemporary music, impacting artists like Calvin Harris and The Weeknd. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Classic Pop. 2025/12, Issue 99, p70
  • Document Type:Arts/Entertainment Review
  • Subject Area:Music
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2050-6643
  • Accession Number:188894582
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