Description
Jean-Michel Jarre – Zoolook – Vinyl Record
Zoolook is an electronic music album by French composer and electronic music pioneer Jean-Michel Jarre. The album was released in 1984 and represents a significant departure from Jarre’s earlier works, as it delves into the realm of electronic and vocal experimentation.
Zoolook is known for its innovative use of vocal samples and synthesizers. Jarre used a custom-made digital sampler called the Zoolook to create vocal fragments from various languages, including English, Chinese, and African, and then integrated these samples into his electronic compositions.
Key tracks from the album include Zoolook, ‘Ethnicolor,’ and ‘Diva.’ These songs showcase the fusion of electronic and world music elements, creating a unique and immersive sonic experience.
The album is often praised for its groundbreaking approach to electronic music and its pioneering use of sampling technology. It marked a significant moment in the evolution of electronic music, especially in terms of how vocal samples could be incorporated into electronic compositions.
Jean-Michel Jarre is known for his influential contributions to electronic and ambient music, and Zoolook is one of the albums that showcases his willingness to push the boundaries of the genre. It remains a notable work in his extensive discography and a testament to his innovative spirit as a composer and producer.
Remastered version, original album released in 1984
Brand new, never played and still in the factory plastic
Track Listing
Ethnicolor
Diva
Zoolook
Wooloomooloo
Zoolookologie
Blah Blah Cafe
Ethnicolor II
