Water for Life
Jean-Michel Jarre · 2007
3 min · 20 tracks · ambient
A lush tapestry of ambient textures intertwining with haunting melodies and evocative soundscapes.
Why this album works
'Water for Life' is notable for its thematic focus on water conservation, aligning with the UNESCO initiative it supports. The album was well-received in various electronic music circles, reinforcing Jarre's status as a pioneer of ambient music while also promoting environmental awareness.
- Best for
- fragmented listening for exploration evocative soundscapes for reflection haunting melodies with depth
- Context
- Released in 2007, 'Water for Life' came after Jarre's extensive career in electronic music, marking his return to a more experimental sound. This album followed the 2004 release 'Geometry of Love' and featured a blend of new compositions alongside reimagined classics from his previous works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Roland Kayn· Boards of Canada· Deep Forest
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro saturée
- 2 Suite for Flute
- 3 Oxygene 2
- 4 Miss Moon
- 5 Oxygene 7
- 6 Space of Freedom (March 23)
- 7 Chronologie 6 Standout
- 8 Millions of stars
- 9 Oxygene 4 Standout
- 10 Éducation
- 11 Gagarin (Hey Gagarin) Standout
- 12 Light my sky (Tout est bleu)
- 13 Oxygene 12
- 14 Chronologie 2
- 15 C'est la Vie 3:38
- 16 Theremin Memories
- 17 Souvenir de Chine
- 18 Unesco Theme (Eldorado)
- 19 Rendez-Vous 4
- 20 Rendez-Vous 2
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