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Monday, July 1, 2019

Who is Jean-Michel Jarre?

A random name to bring up on Set List...but for good reason.

Jean-Michel Jarre was listed three times in the Highest Attended Concerts - Free list - 

September 6, 1997 ... Audience - 3,500,000
July 14, 1990 ... Audience - 2,000,000
April 5, 1986 ... Audience - 1,300,000

(Source - Wikipedia)

So who is Jean-Michel Jarre?

Jean Michel Jarre B10-2016.jpg

Born on August 24, 1948, Jean-Michel Jarre is a French composer, performer, and record producer.

Genres considered - Electronic, Ambient, New Age, Progressive Rock, Techno

Instrumental - Synthesizer, Piano, Organ, Laser Harp, Accordion, Guitar, Bass Guitar 

Best known for - outdoor events with his music, laser displays, and fireworks

Jean-Michel Jarre success -
Oxygene (1976 album) - 12 million copies sold
As of 2004, 80 million albums sold
World record for largest-ever audience at an outdoor event
"...he is now perhaps as well known as a performer as he is a musician..." (Wikipedia)

Performance in Docklands, London
October 1988

Laser Harp Performance
Helsinki

Jean-Michel Jarre's background and honors are quite extensive, so follow Wikipedia for a more detailed history.

My take away -
Jean-Michel Jarre is profoundly unique in his musical vision and exceptional performances.  His honors stretch from 1976 to 2018.  Jean-Michel Jarre is a musician worth considering.


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