Jean-Michel Jarre likely needs no introduction to Future Music readers. As one of the most prolific and successful composers to work in electronic music, it’s no exaggeration to say that he’s played a pivotal role in the development of the genre over the course of the past five decades.
Aside from his recorded work, it’s Jarre’s magnificent, record-breaking live performances that stand out as landmark moments in his career, which have seen him bring millions of spectators together in the same place, while developing innovative sequencers and imaginative instruments specifically for use on-stage.
On 31st December 2020, Jarre masterminded a spectacle like no other. As the clock approached midnight, he performed live from his Parisian studio, projecting a digital avatar into a VR Notre-Dame, populated by a virtual audience streaming the show from around the world. The 50-minute performance enlisted the talents of a hundred artists and technicians and was ultimately viewed by over 75 million fans. Now, Jarre is releasing the binaural audio from the event as a live album, Welcome to the Other Side.
Ahead of the album’s release, we spoke with Jarre about his approach to living performance, his interest in VR and AR technology, and how embracing uncertainty yields fascinating results.
What is it about live performance that captures your interest as a musician?
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