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Planet Jarre

Jean-Michel Jarre · 2018

220 min · 54 tracks · ambient

A sonic journey through time, blending ethereal soundscapes with rhythmic pulses and iconic electronic motifs.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing for deep focus
  • sonic journey through time
  • dynamic exploration of themes
  • background warmth for creative tasks
  • captivating soundscapes for contemplation

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification tracks
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — A retrospective that revisits past work, appealing to dedicated fans of Jarre.
Themes
sonic time travel· environmental reflection· electronic innovation
Career context
Released on September 1, 2018, 'Planet Jarre' is a retrospective celebration of Jean-Michel Jarre’s career as he marks 50 years in the music industry. This album compiles new renditions and remixes of his classic works while showcasing his enduring influence on ambient and electronic music.
Stylistic neighbors
Vangelis· Klaus Schulze· Tangerine Dream
If this clicks, go next to
Équinoxe Infinity — Continues the ethereal soundscapes with a modern twist, enhancing the journey.
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Ambient 1: Music for Airports by Brian Eno — Explores ethereal soundscapes with a focus on creating immersive sonic environments.
Long Ambients 1: Calm. Sleep. by Moby — Shares the ambient ethos with extended compositions designed for relaxation and reflection.
Silk Road by Kitarō — Combines electronic elements with natural sounds, evoking a sense of journey through time and space.
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Tracklist

New here? Start with "Oxygène 1".

Disc 5

  • 1 Oxygène 1 Start here 7:40
  • 2 Oxygène 19 5:01
  • 3 Rendez-vous 1 2:55
  • 4 Millions of Stars 5:39
  • 5 Chronology 1 3:23
  • 6 Oxygène 20 5:30
  • 7 Équinoxe 2 5:01
  • 8 Waiting for Cousteau 3:00
  • 9 The Heart of Noise (Origin) 2:36

Disc 6

  • 1 Industrial Revolution 2 2:22
  • 2 Oxygène 4 3:46
  • 3 Équinoxe 5 3:45
  • 4 Oxygène 2 5:25
  • 5 Zoolookologie 3:44
  • 6 Bells 2:05
  • 7 Équinoxe 4 5:32
  • 8 Magnetic Fields 2 3:58
  • 9 Rendez-vous 2 (Laser Harp) 2:20
  • 10 Rendez-vous 4 4:09
  • 11 Chronology 4 4:08

Disc 7

  • 1 Coachella Opening 3:59
  • 2 Arpeggiator 6:15
  • 3 Automatic 1 2:58
  • 4 Exit 5:45
  • 5 Équinoxe 7 3:35
  • 6 Oxygène 8 5:24
  • 7 Stardust 4:37
  • 8 Herbalizer 3:26
  • 9 Révolutions 3:23

Disc 8

  • 1 Ethnicolor 3:30
  • 2 Souvenir of China 4:00
  • 3 Blah Blah Cafe 3:22
  • 4 Music for Supermarkets (demo excerpt) 2:04
  • 5 Roseland / Le Pays de Rose 2:03
  • 6 La Cage 3:09
  • 7 Erosmachine 2:59
  • 8 Hypnose 3:27
  • 9 The Song of the Burnt Barns / La Chanson Des Granges Brulées 2:45
  • 10 Happiness is a Sad Song 5:51
  • 11 Aor Bleu 3:09
  • 12 Last Rendez-vous 4:08

Disc 9

  • 1 Introduction 0:35
  • 2 Circus (5.1 mix) 3:13
  • 3 Équinoxe 2 (5.1 mix) 5:02
  • 4 Équinoxe 5 (5.1 mix) 5:24
  • 5 Exit (5.1 mix) 5:44
  • 6 Oxygène 15 (5.1 mix) 6:56
  • 7 Oxygène 17 (5.1 mix) 4:38
  • 8 Oxygène 2 (5.1 mix) 5:24
  • 9 Stardust (5.1 mix) 4:41
  • 10 Switched On Leon (5.1 mix) 4:46
  • 11 Coachella Opening (5.1 mix) 4:00
  • 12 Souvenir of China (5.1 mix) 4:02
  • 13 Zoolookologie (5.1 mix) 3:47

What to play next

This album is considered a Deep Cut in Jean-Michel Jarre's catalog. A retrospective that revisits past work, appealing to dedicated fans of Jarre.

Équinoxe Infinity
Listen next

Équinoxe Infinity

2018

Continues the ethereal soundscapes with a modern twist, enhancing the journey.
Oxygène 3
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Oxygène 3

2016

Precedes Planet Jarre with similar themes and sonic experimentation.
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