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Radiophonie Vol. 12

Jean-Michel Jarre · 2022

32 min · 39 tracks · ambient music

A sonic tapestry of intricate electronic textures intertwining with minimalist motifs, showcasing Jarre's experimentation in sound design.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Remix Push 1 Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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    Hexagone 693 — This track stands out for its expansive length and layered soundscapes, representing the culmination of Jarre's experimental approach in this album.
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    Polygone 10 — With its intricate sonic patterns and minimalist structure, this piece encapsulates the album's thematic focus on precision and subtlety.
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    Hexagone 20 — The rhythmic complexity and dynamic shifts in this track exemplify Jarre's mastery in creating immersive listening experiences.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • fragmented soundscape exploration
  • short bursts of sonic texture
  • focused listening in short sessions
  • minimalist interludes
  • thoughtful background ambiance

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer longer cohesive tracks
  • seek immediate melodic gratification

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Experimental — Deliberate departure into minimalist ambient textures, showcasing innovative soundscapes.
Themes
digital soundscapes· fragmented auditory journeys· minimalist electronic textures
Moods
Focus· Dark
Career context
Released on February 11, 2022, 'Radiophonie Vol. 12' marks Jean-Michel Jarre's continued exploration of ambient soundscapes after his prolific career that began in the 1970s. Following the success of his previous album 'Amazônia' (2021), Jarre further cements his role as a pioneer of electronic music through this innovative collection of short compositions.
Stylistic neighbors
Vangelis· Klaus Schulze· Tangerine Dream
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Tracklist

  • 1 Remix Push 1 Start here 0:57
  • 2 Remix Push 2 0:58
  • 3 Polygone 1 0:25
  • 4 Polygone 2 0:19
  • 5 Polygone 3 0:45
  • 6 Hexagone Theme 1 0:23
  • 7 Polygone 5 0:23
  • 8 Polygone 6 0:20
  • 9 Polygone 7 0:29
  • 10 Polygone 8 0:28
  • 11 Polygone 8 Bis 0:46
  • 12 Polygone 9 1:01
  • 13 Polygone 10 0:43
  • 14 Hexagone 5 Remix 2:46
  • 15 Polygone 11 0:40
  • 16 Polygone 12 0:51
  • 17 Polygone 13 0:38
  • 18 Polygone 14 0:29
  • 19 Polygone 15 0:28
  • 20 Polygone 16 0:34
  • 21 Polygone 17 0:12
  • 22 Polygone 18 0:29
  • 23 Polygone 19 0:29
  • 24 Hexagone 20 0:26
  • 25 Hexagone 21 0:34
  • 26 Polygone 13 Bis 0:20
  • 27 Polygone 22 0:35
  • 28 Polygone 23 0:36
  • 29 Polygone 24 0:33
  • 30 Polygone 25 0:35
  • 31 Polygone 26 0:30
  • 32 Polygone 27 0:31
  • 33 Polygone 28 0:32
  • 34 Polygone 29 0:18
  • 35 Hexagone 692 0:36
  • 36 Hexagone 693 4:06
  • 37 Hexagone 694 6:24
  • 38 Hexagone 700 0:11
  • 39 Hexagone 701 0:31

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Amazônia
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Amazônia

2021

Sets the stage with rich soundscapes that lead into Radiophonie Vol. 12's experimental nature.
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