RTP Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Oh man, I just got home from this amazing show You might know it or you might not know it, but Jean Michel Jarre will release a 3D DVD with a film of the newly recorded version of his first album Oxygene on it. The release date is 30th November, according to Amazon and the release will be called Jean Michel Jarre - Oxygene 3D, Live In Your Living Room. I already saw this piece, just an hour ago - in a CINEMA! Yeah, that's right, they let the DVD "release party" take place in form of one - and only one - showing of the piece in a 3D cinema here in my town. And a friend of mine and me, we had tickets! It was amazing. The point is, the DVD shows 3D film footage of a live recording of the Oxygene album. A complete live recording with all of the old equipment! And since it's really a total live performance Jarre also doesn't play alone. "I recorded this piece on an 8 track recorder back then, so you need also 8 hands to play it live" says Jarre in the beginning ... and yes indeed, it's him and 3 other people playing the whole Oxygene album live in one go. Granted, it's practically just a DVD recording, but the fact that the film footage of the gentlemen playing was shown on a big 3D cinema screen and the 5.1 surround sound was coming from the professional cinema sound system really made this an experience I didn't want to miss. I heard sound layers I never heard before - well, how should I, all I own is a very old Oxygene vinyl from the 1970s, no sound overkill back then. The film footage just shows the dudes playing, but even that is an experience since they really do it on the old equipment, meaning sometimes they gotta tweak knobs on boxes practically as big as my cupboard. And sometimes the 3D effect is used in a nice way that especially comes good on the big cinema screen - sometimes it looked like the synth was in the room above the first few rows and Jean-Michel practically reaches into the room to twist a knob ... really cool. And also other instruments he used ... really, really worth watching. But it's IMHO only worth watching on a BIG screen and on a professional sound system! I will not buy this DVD, never, it would only ruin the good overwhelming experience I had and I'm not keen to see this all on a small TV screen even if it was 3D ... this could never come close to cinema! My mate liked it a lot as well, he's a big Jarre fan just like me. Although he thought there'd be more 3D effects such as visuals. There are practically no visuals. The dudes play in front of a visual screen, but you see it rarely. But I didn't miss visuals, it was a pleasure for me to see these guys playing live on all this old equipment and all so alive on this big 3D screen with awesome sound. Totally, totally, totally worth the money! The point is, there were not too many people around either (big big cinema room, only 25% full if at all), so it had even an intimate atmosphere although it was in a cinema. So if this ever is in your town GO SEE IT! IT'S A MUST! And keep your eyes open, this is not advertised big. It took place in a very big commercial cinema here and even though they hardly advertised it except for two little posters in the main lobby outhyped by all the other cupboard stuff of the other films. Have a look out, this is totally worth watching especially in a cinema! And if you can't see it in cinema, go buy the DVD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devious Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 I saw a Jarre clip recently featuring his group and him. I was blown away by the gear involved. Oh my, the minimoogs, the moog voyagers, the moog this the moog that, the modulars, and the other various ancient keyboards. He's definitely awesome, but by no means could he ever top this dude.... well, here's the clip of the 3d shit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNoGDlXQgSU...;max-results=20 I love it! here's the dude that jarre wishes he could be like, fear that mad solo and watch that one hand. Be it known that minimoog is a monophonic meaning one note at a time and this dude puts on a most desirable solo act, wonder how many years he has in playing, check it: I was blown away by that second piece, wow! But that oxygene 3d seems pretty cool. If not for being a huge fan of Jarre's stuff, for the equipment he utilizes. Unf. It takes money to upkeep all that ancient early 70's->early 80's shit. lots of money -d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTP Posted November 22, 2007 Author Share Posted November 22, 2007 SHIT, THAT JARRE CLIP YOU POSTED WAS A PART IN THE SHOW! EXACTLY THIS ONE! Only that it's not 3D... People, watch that, that is what I saw! The whole album in that style! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Now I have something to show friends But concerning the other dude you mention ... it's not about the skills, my dear devious, it's about the unique atmosphere and the wonderful sound! I don't care that much about skills, there are better players than Jarre. But the atmosphere is uniquely brillant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEMO.BOFH Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Jarre is amazing, I have almost all his old vinyls. A friend of my mother thought I should have them. All 1st presses. Jarre is visually and musically one of the most amazing persons i have ever experienced. Even if its not psy, its VERY psychedelic. Thanks for the links d- n- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 here's the dude that jarre wishes he could be like, fear that mad solo and watch that one hand. Be it known that minimoog is a monophonic meaning one note at a time and this dude puts on a most desirable solo act, wonder how many years he has in playing, check it: I was blown away by that second piece, wow! this is just showing off a bit, it has little to do with creating sounds and composing synth music like jarre's oxygene yeah, he can play, play fast and control the synth (synths are easier to play fast than piano)...but there are countless keyboard players who could do something similar if they knew how to use the synth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 sounds very cool by the way I wonder how much was really done live NP: Jean Michel Jarre - Oxygene Part 5 second half = :posford: :clapping: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devious Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 this is just showing off a bit, it has little to do with creating sounds and composing synth music like jarre's oxygene yeah, he can play, play fast and control the synth (synths are easier to play fast than piano)...but there are countless keyboard players who could do something similar if they knew how to use the synth I know I know, I envy his playing skills is all. I lean more towards Jarre's music too. I'm just envious and which I could play a mad monophonic solo like that while talking, snorting coke, and having my peepee sucked!@ That'd be K00L!!!@ SRSLY4RL! =] Love, -d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Matta Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Mmm...I gotta catch up on Jarre. The music in that clip is so beautiful. I was into his stuff briefly in '97, then again in '02 or so. But there's a lot I haven't heard. And that DVD is a must-see. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTP Posted November 23, 2007 Author Share Posted November 23, 2007 sounds very cool by the way I wonder how much was really done live Well, Jean Michel says that everything is done live in the video. And I really don't think these guys need attention badly so that they fake around, this is highly professional sound and highly professional players. I got the impression that pretty much everything is done live. At least people play constantly on synths, maybe some sub-layer that only consists of a few sounds was programmed or recorded readily and just a button needed to be pressed and not every note played manually, but the rest I'm pretty sure that they did live ... at least more than 90%. And I also don't think there was any after-mastering or any cosmetics as they did the recording live in front of an audience (only special guests AFAIK), so I'm quite sure they did all that you can see and hear in that video live. I'm only speaking about my impressions though. Otto, if you buy the DVD, be sure to see it first on a big screen, I think this is a must. I won't buy the DVD anyway, can't imagine this really having the special sound atmosphere and overwhelming 3D image quality that I had the pleasure to experience. That synth in the cinema room above the audience with Jean Michel's hand practically reaching into the room to twist knobs on it ... I'll never forget that ... and I'm sure you can never have this at home in that way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devious Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Well, Jean Michel says that everything is done live in the video. And I really don't think these guys need attention badly so that they fake around, this is highly professional sound and highly professional players. I got the impression that pretty much everything is done live. At least people play constantly on synths, maybe some sub-layer that only consists of a few sounds was programmed or recorded readily and just a button needed to be pressed and not every note played manually, but the rest I'm pretty sure that they did live ... at least more than 90%. And I also don't think there was any after-mastering or any cosmetics as they did the recording live in front of an audience (only special guests AFAIK), so I'm quite sure they did all that you can see and hear in that video live. I'm only speaking about my impressions though. Otto, if you buy the DVD, be sure to see it first on a big screen, I think this is a must. I won't buy the DVD anyway, can't imagine this really having the special sound atmosphere and overwhelming 3D image quality that I had the pleasure to experience. That synth in the cinema room above the audience with Jean Michel's hand practically reaching into the room to twist knobs on it ... I'll never forget that ... and I'm sure you can never have this at home in that way... For the record, yes it's all entirely live and every one of those players has a part in the track. When Jean plays out live, you can see his awesome vintage modular sequencers and shit. THey're the SHIT! So, for anybody who may wonder, yes, it's 100% live recording of him and his colleagues making the music everybody enjoys from Mr. Jarre. =] And I need to buy the DVD too. Only cause I doubt this will be on a big screen here in the United States, or at least in my part of the world here. -d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTP Posted November 23, 2007 Author Share Posted November 23, 2007 =] And I need to buy the DVD too. Only cause I doubt this will be on a big screen here in the United States, or at least in my part of the world here. -d dude, I'm from AUSTRIA, a really small country looked upon to be quite "rural" around the world because our whole country has about as much inhabitants as one of those giant big cities in the US ... if they play this here it's definitely played in a bunch of other cinemas around the world as well. Just keep your eyes open, it's not advertised big Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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