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# The Funk Awakens When Daft Punk Meets _Star Wars_

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by 

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## Melissa Locker


Aug 26, 2015 11:56 AM UTC

by 

[Melissa Locker](https://time.com/author/melissa-locker/)


## Melissa Locker


Aug 26, 2015 11:56 AM UTC

In this sleek new video, [Infectious Designer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qhbKGc5rVM) mashed up _Star Wars_ and Daft Punk — and appropriately titled it, “Darth Punk: The Funk Awakens.” 

In the clip, Darth Vader and Boba Fett get EDM makeovers with glittering helmets ready to reflect the lights at [Electric Daisy Carnival](http://time.com/3929717/bryan-cranston-electric-daisy-carnival/). They stalk the streets looking for their prey, eventually facing off with a black-clad street tough who shows no fear — even when they pull out their ultimate Wampa Stompa Mix (on cassette) and prepare their dance battle droid.

The video is filled with light sabers and a dance-floor ready soundtrack for those who want to unleash the funk _and_ The Force on the dance floor.

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