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Equinoxe [Original recording reissued]

~ Jean Michel Jarre
4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

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Product details

  • 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 (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 38,560 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

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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Album Review
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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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars This Album Changed my Life, 20 Jun 2002
By A Customer
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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18 of 20 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
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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 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars My favourite Jarre album, 21 April 2006
By PugFace "Pug" (Wolverhampton) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Equinoxe (Audio CD)
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. But my favourite is the opening track. Fantastic use of string synths. Lovely and silky. This album is close to a symphony that electronic music can get. It is better polished than oxygene. This album made me a total jarre fan.

Sadly it was downhill from here on. Slowly but surely.

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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 6 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 8 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 14 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 18 months ago 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 Quite Wonderful

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... Read more
Published on 1 Aug 2006 by DSR

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

5.0 out of 5 stars the best of all his albums
Equinoxe is simply JMJ'S best album.It flows from start to superb finish i should know i have travelled to paris,glasgow and london to see him and have all his album,s. Read more
Published on 9 April 2002 by desstevenson1@fsmail.net

5.0 out of 5 stars Water and thunder; absolutely the best
Though Jarre has now changed to trance/techno -music, I still think that Equinoxe is absolutely the best album, especially the no. Read more
Published on 20 Mar 2002

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