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Essentials & Rarities


Post Posted Wed Apr 20, 2011 5:39 pm
GlennFolkvord


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I think we have to realize that not everything that is rare and locked away in FDM's or Jarre's archives will be released, or is suitable for releasing. It was most likely not a prerequisite that the more rare it is, the more it should be on this compilation. Keep in mind this is an FDM release, and JMJ probably dont want to give them too many songs to play with. Labyrinth, Dorian Gray, AOR.... if FDM doesnt have the rights to them, dont assume JMJ will give them the rights just because. Maybe he is saving them for his pension fund later, or choosing to keep them locked away.

And, there arent so many tracks from LGB on this release like some people say. More tracks are from Deserted Palace, which hasnt been re-released like LGB was in 2002. So it's fair to have a few LGb tracks included, considering LGB is better musically than DP and probably is more important in Jarre's pre-Oxygene work than DP.

To me, this new collection is just another FDM attempt at exploiting their back catalogue and Jarre's widely recognized name. It's morally an improvement over past efforts as we're getting at least some rarities this time, but I doubt AeroProd would create this album if FDM had not.

Kanta; the pic you linked to is the album cover AFAIK and someone on Facebook made a fake poster based on it.
Post Posted Wed Apr 20, 2011 8:08 pm
Pat1982


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GlennFolkvord wrote:... considering LGB is better musically than DP
Are you sure?
DP is verry innovative and full of experiments, LGB is just dull and repeating the same theme over and over..
Post Posted Wed Apr 20, 2011 8:23 pm
Pat Gleeson


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Pat1982 wrote:
GlennFolkvord wrote:... considering LGB is better musically than DP
Are you sure?
DP is verry innovative and full of experiments, LGB is just dull and repeating the same theme over and over..
I tend to agree. I feel that JMJ was too restricted in what he could do on LGB, and it get too repetitive - like a lot of soundtracks. Deserted Palace has many varied styles and melodies.
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Destination Docklands 1988
Paris la Defense 1990
Europe in Concert - Wembley Stadium 1993
Oxygene Tour - Wembley Arena 1997
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Electronica Tour - 3Arena Dublin 2016
Post Posted Thu Apr 21, 2011 9:54 am
jeanbatman


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Pat1982 wrote:(...) LGB is just dull and repeating the same theme over and over..
Perhaps, but it is mostly efficient with the images... Don't forget it's a psychological Movie...
Post Posted Thu Apr 21, 2011 11:11 am
Pat Gleeson


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Oh absolutely. I'm not criticising JMJ. He was commisioned to write a soundtrack for a very specific style of film and delivered on it. Many soundtracks don't work as well outside looking at the film.
Concerts attended:
Destination Docklands 1988
Paris la Defense 1990
Europe in Concert - Wembley Stadium 1993
Oxygene Tour - Wembley Arena 1997
Theatre Marigny Paris 2007
Oxygene Tour - NCH Dublin 2008
2010 Tour - The 02 Dublin The 02 London (10-10-10)
Electronica Tour - 3Arena Dublin 2016
Post Posted Thu Apr 21, 2011 4:08 pm
jeanbatman


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The whole thing is fair... Pricing is rather cheap (20 or so euros). I'm definitively a buyer.

Would be fun if he uses Pre-Oxygène material in the upcoming tour (Robi stated that a while ago).
Post Posted Thu Apr 21, 2011 10:27 pm
millau


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jeanbatman wrote: Would be fun if he uses Pre-Oxygène material in the upcoming tour (Robi stated that a while ago).
I think that Jarre himself has nothing to do with this release(except he was the composer). It is just one part of a backcatalog collection CD's from several artists on the label of the record company.

For me the only track that is interesting is "Hapiness is a sad song". Because I never heard it (like everybody here) before.
Concerts:
Paris La defense 1990
Le Mont Saint Michel 1993
Bruxelles Heysel 1993
Concert pour la tolérance 1995
Showcase Teo and Tea Lint Belgique 2007
Post Posted Fri Apr 22, 2011 12:10 pm
Kanta
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He may have had nothing to do with the release, apart from maybe give permission for it and the new photo on the album cover. :fine:
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Concerts attended:
Théâtre Marigny, Paris - 2007
Symphony Hall, Birmingham - 2008
RAH, London - 2008
Wembley Arena, London - 2009
NIA, Birmingham - 2009
POP Bercy, Paris - 2010
NIA, Birmingham - 2010
O2 Arena, London - 2010
Zénith Aréna, Lille - 2010
Port Hercule, Monaco - 2011
TUI Arena, Hannover - 2011
Festival International de Carthage - 2013
Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham - 2016
Post Posted Fri Apr 22, 2011 4:29 pm
Dr_Jones


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Kanta wrote:He may have had nothing to do with the release, apart from maybe give permission for it and the new photo on the album cover. :fine:
And donated "Happiness is a sad song".
Post Posted Fri Apr 22, 2011 7:11 pm
GeeJee
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That would be too much of a gesture.
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Post Posted Sun Apr 24, 2011 10:25 am
AnDrOiD


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I'm only interested in stuff post- Oxygene. :pwned:
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Post Posted Sun Apr 24, 2011 11:18 am
Jon


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AnDrOiD wrote:I'm only interested in stuff post- Oxygene. :pwned:
Listen to Disc 1 then :pwned:
Jarre concerts attended - Destination Docklands 1988 - Paris La Defense 1990 - Europe In Concert 1993 (Manchester & London) - Oxygene Tour 1997 (Birmingham)

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Post Posted Sun Apr 24, 2011 11:19 am
GeeJee
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AnDrOiD wrote:I'm only interested in stuff post- Oxygene. :pwned:
As if there was no Oxygene before 1976 :nod:
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Post Posted Sun Apr 24, 2011 7:26 pm
Goudeskitchen


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06/10/2010: Tour '2010': CIA, Cardiff, Wales
04/10/2016: Electronica Tour, Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales
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Post Posted Sun Apr 24, 2011 9:00 pm
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No dutch site's so far :(
27-11-10: Ahoy Rotterdam
22-11-16: Heineken Music Hall Amsterdam
01-07-25: Palais royal de Bruxelles/Paleizen Plein Brussel







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