- Audio CD (24 Oct 2005)
- Number of Discs: 2
- Format: PAL, Import
- Label: Warne
- ASIN: B000B9RP0I
- Other Editions: Audio CD | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 603,058 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Aero is Jean Michel Jarre's first experiment in surround sound as well as being the most respectable "best of" album in 13 years. The album features reworked versions of his golden oldies and three new pieces. The result of the new orchestration is a modern-sounding remix album, rather than a definitive greatest hits.
The album was designed and recorded in multi channel surround-sound and is therefore presented on both a CD and DVD in the same package (including Dolby Digital and DTS tracks allowing playback on a standard DVD video player in 5.1 surround sound). Sound quality is top notch as you'd expect although sometimes the transitional pieces between tracks overdo the surround effects for the sake of demonstrating the technology.
The music itself, as a collection of greatest hits tracks, is a surprising choice, presumably designed for the best 5.1 surround sound. There's no "Revolutions", "Chronologie 4", "Ethnicolor", "Calypso", "Oxygene 8" or "Hey Gagarin", for instance. We are treated to fresh, excellent reworkings of classics: "Oxygene 2", "Equinoxe 3" and "Last Rendez-vous". Aging tracks such as "Oxygene 4", "Chronologie 6", and "Rendez-vous 4" have all been brought up to date. The three new tracks recall Robert Miles and Orbital. They're good but there's a feeling they were left over from previous projects. There are too many synth presets sounding too clinical and lacklustre compared to the high standard of sounds used in Jarre's other studio albums. Moreover, there are finer unreleased tracks that could have been included.
Also included on the DVD is a visual track. A close-up of the actress Anne Parillaud's (Nikita) eyes while she listens to the music for the full 73 minutes in one take is typical of Jarre's subtle, minimalist and "non-MTV" visual style. Aero will appeal to those wanting to test their home cinema equipment and those seeking some of the greatest hits of France's electronica wizard. --Colin Neal
Album Description
As a pioneer of electronic music for over 20 years, Jean Michel Jarre continues to be at the forefront of sound evolution with his forthcoming release Aero – the world's first album fully constructed, note for note, in 5.1 surround sound. Revisiting his greatest hits, together with three new tracks and a series of interlude scenes, the Aero experience is like nothing heard before. Aero places the listener 'inside' the music, rather than outside the flat 'wall' of stereo. By moving from 2 channel (Stereo) to 5.1 channel), it takes the music into a whole new dimension. With this album Jean Michel offers the possibility to listen to his music, including classic tracks such as "Oxygene" and "Equinoxe", in the way that he always imagined sharing it.
Aero is a double CD format, a DVD and CD in one package. The DVD is recorded in 5.1 DTS, Dolby AC3 and PCM 9624 KHz Stereo and the CD is recorded in Super Stereo. There is also an optional visual element on the DVD format, which offers an unusual visual experience. A pair of beautiful eyes, shot in high-definition cinema scope, gazing out at the listener and reacting emotionally to the music... for the entire 75 minutes of the album.
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36 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I was a bit sceptical about buying this album at first due to the review given on Amazon. I threw caution to the wind and paid my money and I am glad I did. Being a huge Jarre fan (composing my own music electronicaly so he is a huge influence also) I was greeted with classics such as SOUVENIR OF CHINA and LAST RENDEZVOUS. If you have heard any of these tracks on the CD before, when you hear them on Aero you will know that Jarre has, should I say Re-composed them using new equipment, that's not to say the pieces aren't the same, they are very much the same, just new gear. I'm sure there is a Triton in there! It realy is a pleasure to listen to and the DVD with the eyes video gets your freinds asking.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Being a long time fan of Jarre, I found this album rather familiar listening. Without reading the CD cover, listening to the album the first time was a treat - trying to spot the subtle introductions to familiar pieces reworked into audio scene changes. It was fun to listen to, but I'm not convinced that this will be an album I'll cherish for long. Some of the tracks are below par - particularly when compared to some spirited performances on live albums such as Houston/Lyon and Destination Docklands. One of the audio transitions even features a tinny recording of a pervious concert - could this be Jarre reflecting on previous heights of achievement? This album is a somewhat stale re-presentation of previously release tracks - with the occaisional moment of auditory genius, such as the reworking of Oxygene 4. The new material is uninspired and hardly warrents buying this album. I would have forgone the additional DVD if some more original material had replaced it.
I find that some of albums improve with repeated listening, such as Chronology and Metamorphesis, but I think this one will be collecting dust on my CD shelf for some time.
I find that some of albums improve with repeated listening, such as Chronology and Metamorphesis, but I think this one will be collecting dust on my CD shelf for some time.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album is amazing. It re-looks at some of Jarres' classic tracks such as Oxygene, Equinoxe but not at the parts you'd expect...is this such a bad thing? The remastered tracks sound amazing in 5.1 surround sound and this album is a must for any Jarre fan
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Not an Essential Jarre
I bought this album based on the positive reviews on Amazon. I am a long time J-M Jarre fan. At first I thought this was a new album. It is a best of... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Peter Cavendish
jarre in surround
I originally bought this cd/dvd when it was 1st released.
The remastered cd sounds brilliant but for me what earns this package 5 stars is the 5. Read more
The remastered cd sounds brilliant but for me what earns this package 5 stars is the 5. Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2010 by Mr. Lee Regan
purchase this and fly away...
If you have any interest in this incredible composer Aero is your best introduction to Jean Michel Jarre's music. Read more
Published on 18 Oct 2009 by Deven Gadula
CD has some great tunes, DVD is waste of time
This is a compilation of various pieces of Jarre's music over the years, all re-mixed. There are some interesting new takes on the themes, and a few new tracks which are great. Read more
Published on 16 Oct 2009 by StormSworder
Jarre in surround sound
The unique feature and main selling point of this CD & DVD album is that the tracks presented here were specially remixed/rerecorded by Jarre in 5 channel stereo that is featured... Read more
Published on 21 Jun 2009 by PRTM
a great reworking of old stuff
I agree with the previous reviews, in that the visual aspect is dull. However the musical reworkings are excellent, and add a new slant to well known compositions.
Published on 26 Aug 2007 by Mr. P. Richardson
Glad I only paid 3 quid for it!
As everyone knows, there's a school of thought claiming artists create all their best work when they're young... Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2007 by Grev
Immerse & Enjoy
Jarre has been a person most talked about in our music generation, with both good and not so good comments, however, taking away the principle that this is another compilation of... Read more
Published on 17 Jan 2007 by Andie B
Tremendous!
This is the disc that got me interested in DVD Audios. Now I know that it's not - strictly speaking - a DVD-A, but rather a DVD Video (with standard CD), but it's still extremely... Read more
Published on 8 Sep 2006 by Music Fan
Best plus more.....
Even if you don't have 5.1 surround sound, home cinema and all that jazz, the actual 'Best of' stereo CD that comes with this 2 disc set more than justifies itself as worth buying. Read more
Published on 6 July 2005 by Mr. Martin L. Vause
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