At the 2017 NAMM Show, we had the opportunity to talk with one of the greats of electronic music, French synthesist and composer Jean-Michel Jarre.
In this interview, Jarre discusses how he got his start in electronic music; the genesis of his classic album, Oxygène; his perspective on electronic music; revisiting Oxygène on its 40th anniversary; and more.
Jarre discusses Oxygène 3, his Oxygène Trilogy and, in part 2, the upcoming North American Tour:
Great stories – thanks for sharing!
Jarre is one of the last of the synth gods I grew up with. Great to see him still going strong!
Oxygene 4 is still my favourite
Wow – what a great interview! Nice work Synthtopia!!!
Thanks for the feedback, Mark!
Massive!
To Great interviews on Jarre great stuff Synthopia , I grew up with Jarre around the time Oxegene the album was released, I bought it on vynl straight away never looked back, then later on in the 80s when Sony developed the CD format, I went on to buy Jarre albums as they became available, he Is 1 of The greatest legends in electronic music from the 70s onwards, I’m glad he’s still performing fantastic music at many venues around the world today! I must get the New Oxygene 3 track on the album. Keep going Jean.