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This project gives a new angle to the legendary music of Jean Michel Jarre, fully orchestrated versions of his best work with over 200 musicians and singers on a 20 track, 2 CD set. Includes the premiere studio recording of a new Jarre piece, Acropolis.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Taking on Electronic music in any form and projecting it's complex structure into a different genre never usually works. Symphony Jean Michel Jarre already proven that this can be done. The compositions are just well composed by the incredibly talented Nic Raine. Even in moments, you actually think that certain tracks (including Computer Weekend) are actually better than the original, thanks to the addition of steel band drums and the wonderful hint of the Calypso jive. It really is the wonderful versions of Chronologie, Equinoxe 4 & Acropolis that bring this CD to life. Even if you arent a Jarre fan, this really is one Symphonic album worth buying.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is a better album than you would expect, considering most orchestral versions of synth music sound insipid compared to the originals. Here the choice of music is obviously the result of much thought, and on the whole successful. Jarre fans will find it fascinating. The tracks from Chronologie and Revolutions are perhaps the most successful. A few tracks include some synth which is unfortunate, as it lessens the whole 'symphonic' feel of the album. Overall though its a fine album and a worthwhile addition to any Jarre fan's collection.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Without wanting to take anything whatsoever away from the Jean Michel Jarre originals, this album proves that some of his work could really have been written and worked for orchestra. Chronologie III, Equinox IV, Magnetic Fields V (The Last Rhumba - stick with it, it gets better!), Industrial Revolution Overture, Magnetic Fields I (in particular!!!), and many more - they can all be listened to in a totally different "light" when performed by an orchestra. Its not better - its just totally different, and so worthwhile. Whilst we wait for the new studio album next year, this is a very valuable interlude.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Just awful...
OK, so Jarre Jr. hasn't written a listenable bar since about 1990. That said, he was a major hero of mine when I was about 12, and kinda still is, for everything up to then at... Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2010 by Phineas Head
Counterpointless
This is a grudging four-star review; it could so easily have been only three stars. Performed by the City of Prague Philharmonic and the Crouch End Festival Chorus, conducted by... Read more
Published on 15 Oct 2008 by Nicholas Casley
Symphonic greatness
Depending on how much you like /dislike the original tunes will probably determine whether you will like these versions, so i'll give a list of tunes on the original albums and... Read more
Published on 19 Dec 2006 by Iain Barber
Wow...About time too! Fantastic
Please ignore the other negative review on this site. Jean Michel Jarre himself approved all the versions on this fabulous two disc set - I have this on good authority from the UK... Read more
Published on 25 Oct 2006 by Emma Donnithorne
Could have been so good!
I bought this with a due sense of dread. Re-orchestrating synth instrumentals for an orchestra and choir seems a bit of a pointless exercise. Read more
Published on 13 Oct 2006 by Craig Hudson
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