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Equinoxe [Original recording reissued]

~ Jean Michel Jarre

4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

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Audio CD (5 April 1994)
Number of Discs: 1
Format: Original recording reissued
Label: Ultradisc
ASIN: B000001ZS4
Other Editions: Audio CD | Audio Cassette | Vinyl | MP3 Download

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 170,886 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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1. Equinoxe, Pt. 1

2. Equinoxe, Pt. 2

3. Equinoxe, Pt. 3

4. Equinoxe, Pt. 4

5. Equinoxe, Pt. 5

6. Equinoxe, Pt. 6

7. Equinoxe, Pt. 7

8. Equinoxe, Pt. 8

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As the follow up album to Oxygene, Equinoxe offers the same mesmerising affect, with rapid spinning sequencer washes and bubbling synthesizer portions all lilting back and forth to stardust scatterings of electronic pastiches. Using more than 13 different types of synthesizers, Jarre combines whirling soundscapes of multi-textured effects, passages, and sometimes suites to culminate interesting electronic atmospheres. Never repeating the same sounds twice, it is obvious that the science fiction hype of the late 70's played a large part in the making of this album. Computerised rhythms and keyboard-soaked transitions scurry by, replaced by even quicker, more illustrious ones soon after. There is always a pulsating beat or a fluttering tempo happening somewhere in each of the tracks, which are titled as a numbered sequence one to eight. Each track harbours its own energy and electronic fleetness, but none are identical in sound or pace. So much electronic colour is added to every track that it is impossible to concentrate on any particular segment, resulting in waves of synth drowning the ears at high tide. --Mike DeGagne, All Music Guide

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4.0 out of 5 stars This Album Changed my Life, 20 Jun 2002

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This review is from: Equinoxe (Audio CD)

I first heard this album when I was fifteen and it still sends shivers down my spine even now when I hear it. The introduction (equinoxe part 1) is beutiful with it's rapid arpegios and deep portamento pitch sweeps, it's realy an inspiring start to the album but maybee a little short. Part 3 continues with more arpegios and a realy beautiful melody backed in places by mellotron choir, and finishes with a collage of interesting sound effects including an early but authentic synthesised bell chime. Parts 4 and 5 must be two of Jarre's famous pieces, great tunes with his sequncers on overdrive and his passion for Bontempi Organ drum machines. Part 6 carries on from 5 but with more sequences thrown into the exotic mix. The first part of Equinoxe 8 will be more familiar under the name 'Band in the rain' to younger Jarre fans, and still reminds me of french onion sellers on bicycles with it's galic accordian melody. The second part of equinoxe 8 I feel lets the album down a little because it's just a very slow solo of part 5 (jean michel just trying to fill a little more space on the album I feel).
I can't stress what effect this album had on me especialy equinoxe 1. I think after hearing this album I totaly gave up on the chart music of the time and started collecting electronic music and being an avid synth player and composer myself now and at the time this album had a great influence on me. Ta Jean-Michel.

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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the greatest Instrumental albums of all time, 19 Mar 2004

By	L. Hannan (County Kildare, Ireland) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Equinoxe (Audio CD)

I heard Equinoxe part 5 as a child. I did not know the musician, or even the name of the tune at the time. But I was captivated.

When I bought the album I expected one or two good tunes. Few albums promise complete satisfaction. Yet this is akin to a Greatest Hits compliation, with many of his finest pieces in a single collection. And this was only his second album.

While I am a fan, I do not believe Jarre has been consistent. His last two studio albums were quite awful. Even his recent concerts could never hope to emulate his spectacular Paris La Defense show (1990).

Equinoxe is, however, his greatest album and one of the greatest instrumental albums of all time.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Quite Wonderful, 1 Aug 2006

By	DSR (out beyond the sticks) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

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I loved this when it first appeared, my favourite of JMJ's early output, but was disappointed by the original "Polydor UK" Cd release, Somewhere, JMJ either used better masters for the Disques Dreyfus release, or did some very subtle remix work, as the result is so much more vivid and colourful (the same thing happened with "Zoolook").

There's something for everyone here, my favourites being pt's 5-7, which must be played on a pair of decent, BIG, speakers (or top notch headphones at a pinch) to really show the scale and movement of these pieces.

If you don't already have this, WHY NOT?

Enjoy...

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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Another classic from Jarre
Proving that his hugely successful debut album Oxygene (1976) was no fluke, Jean Michel Jarre followed it up in 1978 with the brilliant 'Equinoxe'. Read more

Published 6 days ago by PRTM

5.0 out of 5 stars simply the best JMJ album
Having listened many times to this album it never seems to age,it is simply his best work and is the one Jean michel jarre album you should all own.Brilliant.

Published 5 months ago by Pete B

5.0 out of 5 stars from out the sky's came the sound
Its a close run thing, but for me Equinoxe just squeaks ahead of Chronologie as Jarre's best album.

Released in 1978, Jarre had really gotten into his stride by this,... Read more

Published 13 months ago by RM Anno Domini

4.0 out of 5 stars Stands up very well to the test of time
This album is Jarre at his best, Oxygene hinted at what was to come but still contained many of the "Krautrock" tangerine dream type pieces that to the modern ear are frankly... Read more

Published 15 months ago by Noel O'riordan

5.0 out of 5 stars Equinox: Excellent
I haven't heard this album since I was at school some 30 years ago! I was absolutely blown away by this CD. Read more

Published 21 months ago by David R. Cross

5.0 out of 5 stars A Instrumental masterpiece!!!
I have lost count of how many times I have heard Jean-Michel Jarre's 1978 album, Equinoxe, on CD. Everytime I hear it, it evokes so much emotion to this very day. Read more

Published on 20 Jan 2008 by Damon Feurtado

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential
This is probably one of the two or three albums by Jean-Michel Jarre that any serious music fan should have in the collection (the others being Oxygene and Zoolook)... Read more

Published on 3 April 2007 by ds

5.0 out of 5 stars My favourite Jarre album
This is his best. It has good atmosphere. It has that french electro feel which he can bring us now and again all over it. Even the organ solo is good. Read more

Published on 20 April 2006 by PugFace

5.0 out of 5 stars "The" 2nd Jarre classic, and a gem of soundscapes.
Equinoxe is classic Jarre (along with Oxygene). A memory preserved on disc,of a time when the guy was truly pioneereing synth music,in terms of lush soundscape. Read more

Published on 18 Jan 2004 by Observer

5.0 out of 5 stars The greatest Jarre album ever!
From start to finish a masterclass in synth music. Swirling phased strings and thumping basslines, each part shifts in tempo and feel to create the ultimate sonic landscape... Read more

Published on 29 May 2003 by Dan Tearle

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