Oxygène 7–13 cover

Oxygène 7–13

Jean-Michel Jarre · 1997

41 min · 7 tracks · ambient

Ethereal synth landscapes weave through vibrant melodic motifs, creating a transcendent auditory experience.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady progression with resolution
  • ethereal soundscapes for reflection
  • immersive headphone experiences
  • transcendent journeys through sound

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Critical Peak — Reaffirms Jarre's influence, showcasing his pioneering role in electronic music.
Themes
transcendent soundscapes· synth-driven innovation· digital sonic exploration
Career context
Released in 1997, 'Oxygène 7–13' is Jean-Michel Jarre's follow-up to his groundbreaking 1976 album 'Oxygène'. By this time, Jarre had solidified his reputation as a pioneer of electronic music and was experimenting with new technologies in sound production, further evolving his signature ambient style.
Stylistic neighbors
Vangelis· Klaus Schulze· Tangerine Dream
If this clicks, go next to
Odyssey Through O2 — Continues the ethereal soundscapes while introducing new textures and themes.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Ambient 1: Music for Airports by Brian Eno — Shares a focus on ethereal soundscapes and tranquil melodic structures for immersive listening.
Play by Moby — Combines ambient influences with electronic textures, creating emotive, expansive sonic environments.
Moondawn by Klaus Schulze — Explores similar synth-driven landscapes and lengthy compositions that evoke a sense of transcendence.
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Tracklist

New here? Start with "Oxygène 7".

  • 1 Oxygène 7 Start here 11:41
  • 2 Oxygène 8 3:54
  • 3 Oxygène 9 6:13
  • 4 Oxygène 10 4:16
  • 5 Oxygène 11 4:58
  • 6 Oxygène 12 5:40
  • 7 Oxygène 13 4:27

What to play next

This album is considered a Critical Peak in Jean-Michel Jarre's catalog. Reaffirms Jarre's influence, showcasing his pioneering role in electronic music.

Odyssey Through O2
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Odyssey Through O2

1998

Continues the ethereal soundscapes while introducing new textures and themes.
The Complete Oxygene
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The Complete Oxygene

1997

Sets the stage with the original Oxygène themes that lead into this sequel.
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