Empire | Madeon Pixel

: Unlike standard DJ sets, Madeon used a custom stage rig with Novation samplers and keyboards to live-remix, delay, and "explode" his tracks in real-time.

: The track heavily pays homage to 8-bit video game soundtracks, specifically citing the influence of the Donkey Kong Country soundtrack. Madeon Pixel Empire

: The show’s graphics mirrored the song’s theme, evolving from two-dimensional pixelated displays into complex 3D landscapes and animations. : Unlike standard DJ sets, Madeon used a

: The visuals and setlist often contained homages to his mentors, Daft Punk, and his close friend Porter Robinson , creating a shared universe of "fantasy worlds". Hidden Lore and Easter Eggs : Unlike standard DJ sets