JEAN-MICHEL JARRE
ELECTRONICA LIVE
UK AND IRELAND LIVE DATES ANNOUNCED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN OVER SIX YEARS
INCLUDING NATIONAL ARENA TOUR
TICKETS GO ONSALE FRIDAY 18th MARCH AT 10AM
SATURDAY 23RD JULY 2016 JODRELL BANK, CHESHIRE
TUESDAY 4TH OCTOBER 2016 CARDIFF MOTORPOINT ARENA
THURSDAY 6TH OCTOBER 2016 BRIGHTON CENTRE
FRIDAY 7TH OCTOBER 2016 LONDON, THE O2
SATURDAY 8TH OCTOBER 2016 BIRMINGHAM BARCLAYCARD ARENA
MONDAY 10TH OCTOBER 2016 DUBLIN 3ARENA
THURSDAY 13TH OCTOBER 2016 LEEDS FIRST DIRECT ARENA
FRIDAY 14TH OCTOBER 2016 GLASGOW THE SSE HYDRO
2016 will see The Godfather of Electronic Music, Jean-Michel Jarre, back with a spectacular live show for the first time in six years. The nationwide arena tour scheduled for October will be preceded by a date at Jodrell Bank in Cheshire and are Jarre’s only UK and Ireland dates for the year. Famed for staggering visuals and the use of cutting-edge digital technology, which has been seen by millions of people around the world, the new live show promises yet again to be a truly immersive musical journey, with Jarre set to showcase brand new music from his stunning two-part LP, ‘Electronica’, alongside classic material from previous albums such as Oxygene and Equinoxe.
It can be said that a couple of decades ago, Jarre was the first to create the multimedia concert experience as we know it today. His live concert history is unprecedented – every household in the UK remembers the Docklands Concert – and Jarre has set and broken Guinness World records including one for an audience of 2.5 million in front of La Défense skyline, Paris. The Frenchman also performed to 3.5 million in Moscow to celebrate the city’s 850th birthday and held a very special show for the Royal Wedding in Monaco in 2011, which was broadcasted worldwide to an estimated audience of 3 billion. Jarre’s format of out-door concert performance has contributed to break the ground for out-door live cultural events. With a unique and brand-new super production, he will share the energy of his macro concerts with the emotions of a true arena experience.
Jarre’s first return to the stage will be festival performances including Sónar and Melt, plus a date at the iconic Jodrell Bank this summer, followed by an international arena tour commencing in Europe this autumn. Jean-Michel Jarre’s UK and Ireland Arena tour will be heading to the following cities above in October and go on sale Friday 18th March at 10am – www.gigsandtours.com / www.ticketmaster.co.uk (For Dublin www.ticketmaster.ie).
DETAILS REVEALED FOR ‘ELECTRONICA VOL 2: THE HEART OF NOISE’
PET SHOP BOYS, GARY NUMAN, CYNDI LAUPER, HANS ZIMMER AND JULIA HOLTER AMONGST ANNOUNCED COLLABORATORS
Following on from the unprecedented success of ‘Electronica Vol 1: The Time Machine’, French composer, performer, songwriter and producer, Jean-Michel Jarre, now pulls back the curtain on the details for Vol 2 of his ‘Electronica’ project, titled, ‘The Heart of Noise.’
Having amassed a mesmerising collection of collaborators to take part on Vol 1: ‘The Time Machine’ which upon release last year became one of Jarre’s most successful releases, the Frenchman has now secured another fifteen of music’s most iconic artists to take part on ‘The Heart of Noise’.
This time around, Rone, Pet Shop Boys, Primal Scream, E.S., Julia Holter, Gary Numan, Jeff Mills, Peaches, Siriusmo, Yello, The Orb, Sebastien Tellier, Hans Zimmer, Cyndi Lauper and Christophe have all been handpicked by Jarre to complete his Electronica double album project. As with Vol 1, Jarre personally connected with each of his collaborators and travelled extensively to work together on the music.
Watch Electronica Vol 2: The Heart of Noise Album Trailer
Set for release on May 6, 2016, via Sony Music International, those who pre-order the album will receive the first and title track, ‘The Heart of Noise’, made with fellow countryman, Rone, as an instant free download.
Pre-Order ‘Electronica Vol 2: The Heart of Noise’
iTunes: http://smarturl.it/Electonica2_iTunes
Amazon: http://smarturl.it/Electronica2_AmaCD
Spotify: http://smarturl.it/Electronica2_Stream
‘The Heart of Noise’ is a tribute to Luigi Russolo, Italian composer and builder of experimental musical instruments, who proposed in 1913 in his Futurist manifesto ‘Art of Noises’ a number of conclusions about how electronics and other technology would allow futurist musicians to "substitute for the limited variety of timbres that the orchestra possesses today the infinite variety of timbres in noises, reproduced with appropriate mechanisms". Russolo predicted the dawn of the synthesiser and Electronic Music.
"I've wanted to tell a story for a while regarding electronic music history and its legacy from my point of view and experience, from when I started to nowadays," says Jarre. "So I planned to compose for and collaborate with an array of artists who are, directly or indirectly linked to this scene, with people I admire for their singular contribution to our genre, that represent a source of inspiration for me over the last four decades I have been making music, but who also have an instantly recognisable sound.”
The release of ‘Electronica’ Vol 1 was unmistakably Jarre’s most ambitious project to date and the results did not disappoint. The album broke into the top 10 in over 25 countries worldwide and was lauded by the media for its vision, with The Guardian writing “by assembling such a stellar lineup, Jarre is reminding us of his status as a pioneer,” whilst The Sunday Times agreed with this notion, claiming “the French synth superstar and his collaborators here are an electronic dream team.” Mojo also got in on the act, labelling it “an unqualified triumph.” The album also received positive reviews from the likes of The Evening Standard, Thump, Mixmag, Le Figaro and GQ amongst many others upon release.
Full Tracklisting for ‘Electronica Vol 2: The Heart of Noise’ is:
1. The Heart of Noise Pt. 1: JM Jarre & Rone
2. The Heart of Noise Pt. 2: JM Jarre
3. Brick England: JM Jarre & Pet Shop Boys
4. As One: JM Jarre & Primal Scream
5. Exit - JM Jarre & E.S
6. These Creatures: JM Jarre & Julia Holter
7. Here For You: JM Jarre & Gary Numan
8. The Architect: JM Jarre & Jeff Mills
9. What You Want: JM Jarre & Peaches
10. Circus: JM Jarre & Siriusmo
11. Why This, Why That, Why: JM Jarre & Yello
12. Switch On Leon: JM Jarre & The Orb
13. Gisele: JM Jarre & Sebastien Tellier
14. Electrees: JM Jarre & Hans Zimmer
15. Swipe To The Right: JM Jarre & Cyndi Lauper
16. Walking The Mile: JM Jarre & Christophe
17. Falling Down: JM Jarre
18. The Heart of Noise (The Origin): JM Jarre
Electronica is a two-volume project with 30 collaborators in total.
Electronica 1: The Time Machine is out now.
Listen to and buy the album here
Electronica 2: The Heart of Noise is out on May 6, 2016.
Pre-Order and receive ‘The Heart of Noise’ Pt 1 & 2