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Electronica 2: The Heart of Noise

Jean-Michel Jarre · 2016

74 min · 18 tracks · ambient

A lush tapestry of electronic soundscapes intertwines with poignant melodies and collaborative vocals.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady flow for focused listening
  • poignant melodies for emotional connection
  • collaborative vocals enhance engagement
  • immersive soundscapes for deep exploration
  • ideal for reflective moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeks instant gratification
  • prefers standalone tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Shows Jarre's continued innovation and relevance in electronic music.
Themes
surveillance society· digital nostalgia· collaborative innovation
Career context
Released in 2016, 'Electronica 2: The Heart of Noise' is Jean-Michel Jarre's follow-up to 'Electronica 1: The Time Machine' from 2015. At this point in his career, Jarre was reinvigorating his legacy by collaborating with contemporary artists while exploring the evolving landscape of electronic music.
Stylistic neighbors
Vangelis· Klaus Schulze· Tangerine Dream
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Tracklist

New here? Start with "The Heart of Noise, Part 1".

  • 1 The Heart of Noise, Part 1 Start here 4:25
  • 2 The Heart of Noise, Part 2 4:10
  • 3 Brick England 4:01
  • 4 These Creatures 3:40
  • 5 As One 3:58
  • 6 Here for You 3:59
  • 7 Electrees 4:09
  • 8 Exit 6:19
  • 9 What You Want 3:27
  • 10 Gisele 3:43
  • 11 Switch on Leon 4:42
  • 12 Circus 3:08
  • 13 Why This, Why That and Why? 3:58
  • 14 The Architect 4:43
  • 15 Swipe to the Right 4:54
  • 16 Walking the Mile 4:52
  • 17 Falling Down 3:23
  • 18 The Heart of Noise (The Origin) 2:39

What to play next

This album is considered a Late Career Highlight in Jean-Michel Jarre's catalog. Shows Jarre's continued innovation and relevance in electronic music.

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Continues the atmospheric soundscapes with a fresh take on Jarre's classic style.
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E-Project

2015

Sets the stage with modern electronic elements leading into Electronica 2's collaborations.
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