Genre: Electronic
Date acquired: 2025
Gift: No
"Jean-Michel Jarre – En Concert / Houston-Lyon" is a captivating live album that transports you back to a landmark moment in electronic music history. I discovered it at Médiathèque Les Mureaux through a donation, and it turned out to be my first live experience with Jarre's music. The album showcases his stunning performance at two iconic events—Houston (1979) and Lyon (1986)—at the peak of his career when he was pushing the boundaries of what live concerts could be, blending mesmerizing electronic soundscapes with groundbreaking visuals.
Listening to the album, it's fascinating to hear how the production integrates sounds of TV stations and announcers, offering a unique snapshot of how the event was presented to the world. It's almost as if you're stepping into that live broadcast moment, with the buzz of anticipation filling the air. Despite all the excitement of the music, I can't help but think that the album only scratches the surface of what must've been an incredibly immersive experience, especially with the laser shows and fireworks that Jarre was famous for at the time.