JEAN MICHEL JARRE - OXYGENE IN CONCERT AT THEATRE MARIGNY

Paris December 2007

To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the seminal album, Oxygene, Jean Michel Jarre will take over Theatre Marigny in Paris for 10 extraordinary concerts, where he will perform the entire masterpiece, with the help of three musicians and using the original mythical instruments; more than fifty legendary analogue synthesizers.

In 1977 French composer and pioneer of electronic music, Jean Michel Jarre achieved worldwide fame with an album that seduced both music fans and critics across the globe. Oxygene was not only a timeless masterpiece, but its visionary cover image focussed attention on global environmental problems, long before the environment became a mainstream issue.

Oxygene was a milestone album in electronic music, recorded with cutting edge instruments, many of which can now only be purchased second hand. Jarre's approach was groundbreaking, paving the way for today's generation of electronic musicians.

Jarre who usually performs to millions with spectacular outdoor shows, at historic locations around the world, has chosen the Theatre Marigny to perform the complete score of Oxygene. These concerts will be a rare moment in his career.

As Jarre says: "I've composed Oxygene on extraordinary instruments, part of electronic music mythology, as Stradivarius was for classical music or Fender Telecaster was for rock music.These legendary instruments are truly amazing and not at all known to the general public. The synthesizers are all analogue, and to perform a full live concert, with no digital tools, will give a nice edge to the performance and ensure that each night is a different experience. I wanted to perform Oxygene in the intimacy of Theatre Marigny - an opportunity to be closer to the audience - the music itself, and the staging I have imagined, lend themselves to this special project."

At the same time Capitol / EMI will release a brand new recording of Oxygene. Re-recorded note perfect using High Definition to improve and enhance the original experience, this CD will be accompanied by a live recording: "Oxygene - Live in your Living Room" filmed in High Definition and 3D-stereoscopic vision on DVD.

December 12-13-14-15-18-19-20-21-22-26 2007 - 9pm

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* 0.34€/mn