Jean-Michel Jarre issues 40th anniversary edition of ‘The Concerts In China’
Coming off another impressive year that saw Jean-Michel Jarre release his 22nd album, Oxymore, which is perhaps his most ambitious project to date, the iconic producer is taking time to look back on his past now. It has been over 40 years since Jarre took his talents to China for a memorable concert run which also marked the first time the
Jean-Michel Jarre enlists Brian Eno to create ‘EPICA EXTENSION’: Listen
Jean-Michel Jarre has challenged Brian Eno to recreate 'EPICA', one of the extracts from his latest album 'OXYMORE'. In October, Jean-Michel Jarre released his highly anticipated album 'OXYMORE'. Billed as one of the most technologically ambitious and conceptual works, the French pioneer's 22nd album was released as a tribute to the late French composer Pierre Henry. As well as being an
Jean-Michel Jarre & Eric Prydz collaboration may happen in the future
Jean-Michel Jarre has made a career from a his brilliant, lavish and often experimental soundscapes and meticulous productions. His obsessive attention to detail and commitment to pushing the boundaries and possibilities for both the creation and consumption of music were seen with the release of his latest album, the multi channel and binaural masterpiece, Oxymore. In the buildup to the new
Jean-Michel Jarre to drop a remastered version of his historic live album ‘The Concerts In China’
The remastered edition celebrates the 40th anniversary of the historic album that marked Jean-Michel Jarre's career forever. French icon Jean-Michel Jarre will release a revamped remastered version of his historic live album 'The Concerts In China'. Scheduled for release on November 25th, the 40th edition of the album will feature a 180g 2LP version with a gatefold sleeve, including a collector's
Jean-Michel Jarre releases 22nd album ‘Oxymore’: Listen
Jean-Michel Jarre has returned with his 22nd album and what may be his most ambitious and technologically impressive release to date, the multi channel and binaural release, Oxymore. Drawing inspiration from the late French composer Pierre Henry, with whom Jarre had planned on collaborating with for his album, Electronica, Henry's widow provided original sounds intended for the work which were
Jean-Michel Jarre reveals ‘BRUTALISM’, the first single from upcoming album ‘OXYMORE’: Listen
Electronic music pioneer Jean-Michel Jarre delivers a techno-infused track with apocalyptic force, saying that 'BRUTALISM' is 'definitely a heavier track'. Frenchman Jean-Michel Jarre is one of the most iconic pioneers of electronic music, and after his extensive and brilliant career, he has not slowed down his creative mind. Jarre continues to innovate the industry and innovate himself, and the proof is
Jean-Michel Jarre announces his 22nd studio album ‘Oxymore’
One of the pioneers of electronic music, Jean-Michel Jarre has announced that his 22nd studio album ‘OXYMORE’ will be released on Friday, October 21 via Sony Music. The new album can be described as an immersive piece of work; a multi-channel and 3D binaural experience. Multi-channel binaural sound revolutionises how music is composed, mixed and produced, by placing sounds and textures
Jean-Michel Jarre announces physical release of NYE performance ‘Welcome To The Other Side’
Jean-Michel Jarre is determined to keep himself in the news section around the world, at a pace that not even the pandemic could slow down. This time, the French electronic music ambassador announced the physical release of his groundbreaking live performance on New Year's Eve. A pioneer and staunch defender of the importance of technology in life and especially in
Jean-Michel Jarre brought electronic music magic to the Elysée Palace in a memorable concert
Jean-Michel Jarre did it again. Throughout his career the iconic French producer, composer and performer has distinguished himself by the crowds he has attracted at his shows, and that magic is still very much alive. Last Monday, as part of the celebrations of the Fête de la Musique, the French music day, Jarre curated and headlined an eclectic show in
Jean-Michel Jarre to receive insignia of Commander to the Legion of Honour and perform at Fête de la Musique
Jean-Michel Jarre is one of the jewels in the crown of French music and culture, with strong global repercussions. For all this and more, it is no surprise that he is the standout name at this year's Fête de la Musique, which is being celebrated in France as early as next Monday. For those who are not familiar, the Fête de
Jean-Michel Jarre releases 52-minute music score ‘Amazônia’: Listen
The legendary French electronic music producer Jean-Michel Jarre has finally released a brand new 52-minute music score for the filmographic project ‘Amazônia, led by the Brasilian award winning photographer and filmmaker Sebastião Salgado. This exhibition will be presented in the Philharmonie de Paris, showcasing over 200 photographs of the Brazilian Amazonas. This is indeed a very big project, as the Brazilian
Jean-Michel Jarre remixes Deathpact’s most recent unreleased ‘ID’
Jean-Michel Jarre, the French legend of electronic music releases the first remix of his career and the original was handpicked. In 2018, when Deathpact's creativity gained the attention of the electronic music world, one of the artists who immediately showed appreciation for the sound of this project was Jean-Michel Jarre. The French tastemaker made no secret of his desire to
Jean-Michel Jarre kicks off 2021 with virtual Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral performance
Many artists have kicked off 2021 in style, with virtual performances and livestreams in place of real-life events due to Covid-19. Just because we all had to go virtual for our NYE celebrations this year, doesn't mean it was any less epic and Jean-Michel Jarre proved this. In what was one of the most impressive selections of the New Year's Eve shows for
Jean-Michel Jarre to perform in VR ‘Alone Together’
French electronic musician Jean-Michel Jarre will perform live in 'Alone Together'. 'Alone Together' is anticipated as a virtual live 2D and 3D performance broadcast across digital platforms. The unique performance, imagined and composed by Jarre in accordance with VrROOM, a social virtual reality world, will feature Jarre as a virtual avatar in a custom made virtual world where the audience can
Jean-Michel Jarre announces Oxygene 3 album
40 years after the release of his first Oxygene album, the father of electronica Jean-Michel Jarre announced the release of Oxygene 3 later on this year. The release date for this masterpiece is set for December 2nd, 2016 and will present 7 new continuations of Oxygene, from part 14 until part 20. The 4 decades journey is the most consistent example