NTR - 15/02/2018
February 15: The Journey of Jean-Michel Jarre
15 februari: De reis van Jean-Michel Jarre
The French musician Jean-Michel Jarre (1948) is one of the pioneers of electronic music. He fits into the list including Tangerine Dream, Vangelis and Kraftwerk.
Broadcast: Thursday 15 February 2018 at 22:55 on NPO 2.
During concerts he is standing alone behind dozens of synthesizers and keyboards. For his latest album, Jean-Michel Jarre travels the world to meet fellow musicians in person and spend time together with them. " If you come across the floor together, that will benefit the music ". And so he moves from Los Angeles to London and from New York to Vienna, to work together with colleagues like Armin van Buuren, Moby, Pete Townsend and Lang Lang on new songs.
The documentary ' The journey of Jean-Michel Jarre' not only offers a report of this journey, but also gives an overview of the enormous oeuvre of this French pioneer of electronic music. His innovative approach and live performance have influenced many generations. " Every composer of electronic music is indebted to Jean-Michel, " says composer Hans Zimmer.
In 1976 Jarre composes the megahit 'Oxygène' and the eponymous album of which tens of millions were sold. " As if it came from another universe, " says Moby (who himself is called "the Woody Allen of techno"). Jarre creates a furore all over the world and also ensures innovation with its spectacular mega shows full of fireworks and laser techniques.
In the documentary there are touching conversations between Jarre and his ex-wife, actress Charlotte Rampling. She has a sharp look at his motives and together they provide nice reflections about his success and the choices made. " Music has to live, and precisely imperfections provide that " - a striking statement by Jarre. The documentary is an invitation to travel with an open mind with him, in his discovery of new music.
Source:
https://www.ntr.nl/Het-Uur-van-de-Wolf/ ... eringen/73
Jarregirl YouTube
Concerts attended:
Théâtre Marigny, Paris - 2007
Symphony Hall, Birmingham - 2008
RAH, London - 2008
Wembley Arena, London - 2009
NIA, Birmingham - 2009
POP Bercy, Paris - 2010
NIA, Birmingham - 2010
O2 Arena, London - 2010
Zénith Aréna, Lille - 2010
Port Hercule, Monaco - 2011
TUI Arena, Hannover - 2011
Festival International de Carthage - 2013
Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham - 2016