Description
Jean Michel Jarre – Oxygene – Cassette
Oxygène is an iconic electronic music album by French musician and composer Jean-Michel Jarre. It was released in 1976 and is considered one of the pioneering albums in the genre of ambient and electronic music. The son of film composer Maurice Jarre, the synthesizer player sought to create warmer sonic textures through the technology of the time, and the result was this pioneering six-part album.
OXYGENE’s bizarrely creepy cover, featuring a skull underneath the peeled-away surface of the globe, belies the music’s lush beauty, though it does point to haunting moments such as ‘Oxygene III.’
‘Oxygène’ consists of six instrumental tracks that flow seamlessly together, creating a cohesive and atmospheric listening experience. The album is characterized by its innovative use of synthesizers and electronic sounds, creating ethereal and futuristic soundscapes.
The music on ‘Oxygène’ is often described as a musical journey, taking the listener on an immersive and evocative sonic exploration. The tracks are numbered from ‘Oxygène Part I’ to ‘Oxygène Part VI,’ each offering a distinct musical landscape and mood.
The record’s most recognizable track is the majestic ‘Oxygene IV,’ which features percolating synth lines and spare, nearly imperceptible beats. While the album would lead Jarre to international fame, especially in his native France and the rest of Europe, it also proved to be a recording that he struggled to top, even going so far as to release a sequel, OXYGENE 7-13, more than 20 years later.
The album became a commercial success and a landmark release for Jean-Michel Jarre. It brought electronic music into the mainstream and gained critical acclaim for its innovative sound and production techniques.
‘Oxygène’ remains one of Jean-Michel Jarre’s most celebrated and influential albums. Its impact on the electronic music genre and its enduring popularity have solidified its status as a classic in the realm of ambient and electronic music.
For aficionados of late ’70s electronic acts such as Tangerine Dream and Vangelis, this bold outing is essential.
Brand new, never played and still in the factory plastic
Dreyfus Records
Track Listing
1. Oxygene I
2. Oxygene II
3. Oxygene III
4. Oxygene IV
5. Oxygene V
6. Oxygene VI
