CWare Technologies1. Executive Summary The Daft Punk track “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger” (from the 2001 album Discovery ) is a landmark in electronic music, famous for its extensive use of vocal sampling (Edwin Birdsong’s “Cola Bottle Baby”) and talk box effects. A high-quality MIDI file of this track is not merely a “piano roll” but a re-engineering blueprint . This report explains the structure of such a MIDI, its practical uses, and how to identify a superior file. 2. Anatomy of the Track (What a Good MIDI Must Capture) A complete MIDI arrangement should contain 4-5 distinct channels/tracks :
Do not settle for a single-track, all-in-one MIDI. Spend time finding or building a 4–5 channel version with swing and velocity dynamics. Your remix or cover will immediately sound ten times more authentic. Report prepared by: Music Production AI Assistant For use in DAWs, sequencers, and hardware synths. harder better faster stronger daft punk midi