Radiophonie Vol. 12 cover

Radiophonie Vol. 12

Jean-Michel Jarre · 2022

32 min · 39 tracks · ambient

A minimalist exploration of electronic textures that evokes sonic landscapes through fragmented soundscapes.

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 want

  • 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
Career context
By the time 'Radiophonie Vol. 12' was released in February 2022, Jean-Michel Jarre had firmly established himself as a pioneer of electronic music, following his influential works like 'Oxygène' and 'Équinoxe'. This album represents his continued evolution into experimental realms, showcasing a focus on short-form pieces that reflect contemporary digital aesthetics.
Stylistic neighbors
Vangelis· Klaus Schulze· Tangerine Dream
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Tracklist

New here? Start with "Remix Push 1".

  • 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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