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Oxygene 14-20


Post Posted Fri Dec 02, 2016 11:54 am
Jarreshair


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Well I've played the cont. mix a couple of times on Amazon Music (no CD yet), threw good headphones, and I'm still undecided about the album. It is very minimalistic (even more so than the original) and quite ambient (which is not my favourite version of Jarre, I would have preferred a couple of more melodic upbeat tracks as in Oxy 7-13). But it's a nice enough sounding album, maybe about the same standard as Chronologie, but less grandiose sounding. I will give more thoughts when I have played it more.
Post Posted Fri Dec 02, 2016 12:27 pm
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Just went to one of the last REAL recordstores in the second biggest city of Denmark.
Nerd recordstores are the only options left for music like Jarre.
Even standard Electronic stores have stopped selling records and cds.

Ah but anyway I got what I came for the LP and the CD.
I thought about the trilogy box, but that is a lot of Money to spend just before Christmas.
And then Again I mostly want it for the daylight version artwork of Oxygene 7-13/Oxygene 2.

That updated blue artwork, does that really appear as a seperate piece in the trilogy box?

I would really like to see some images of it :wink:

And a nice day to all of you :D
Post Posted Fri Dec 02, 2016 12:34 pm
Robi


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Still waiting for you cd, but I listenned to the whole album.

And,,,,

nothing can beat the first opus, but this brand new can beat Oxygene 7-13!!

The excitment still new, I do like the whole record , espaciall closing theme.

9,5/10 ! :)



Oh, I found myself on jmj.com with the #OxygeneSeries photo collection.
"I will release my next album at the end of this year"
Post Posted Fri Dec 02, 2016 12:43 pm
Jarreshair


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Not that chart positions matter that much, but I noticed that the album is very low at Amazon UK and France. I'm sure the Electronica albums were a lot higher at this point. Is it already performing poorly or have Amazon just not got their charts updated as yet, and it's too early to tell how it is performing?
Post Posted Fri Dec 02, 2016 2:15 pm
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I habe no idea about what these charts can be used for. I have never discovered new music from charts. It must be the reason why I am drawn by the more underground genres.
If you make a simple analyzis of Oxygene 3 and compare the pop level to The Beatles pr Maroon 5, you probably have the answer. Electronica was full of wizards from the popscene.
Unless you wanna compare the average allround popularity of music, you should necer concern about charts.

Trust and make your own conclusions and opinions instead.

Btw. A suprise for me was that the standard Oxygene 3 vinyl is clear transparent.
I thought that was for the trilogy only.
Post Posted Fri Dec 02, 2016 2:50 pm
lacobo


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Can't stand it: Pre-ordering an album to get it as one of the last persons on earth. That's why I download new albums in Flac 24bits/48Khz as soon as they come out (last night at 01:15). So I have the Oxygene Trilogy downloaded now. Already placed on my HDAudio walkman and home stereo (HAP-S1). When I find the CD later in a store 'in the wild' I buy the album as well, just to keep the Jarre collection complete.

And what a joy the new album is: Oxygene 14 is a very fine start of the album. O15 and 16 are fine as well. O17 I skip (listened to that song way to many time), 18 is a bit slow, but then Oxygene 19! Wow, even a couple of chords of "Why this and why that". And as icing on the cake Oxygene 20 with a briliant volume build-up.

Bert.
Post Posted Fri Dec 02, 2016 3:07 pm
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Jakob BC wrote:Btw. A suprise for me was that the standard Oxygene 3 vinyl is clear transparent.
I thought that was for the trilogy only.
I've asked this before but never got an awnser, so now I know. But still I'll frame that record because I freaking love it!
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Post Posted Fri Dec 02, 2016 3:39 pm
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Wasn't expecting Oxygene 3 triology to arrive just yet but Amazon France has delivered already to UK! I won't see it til christmas though.
Post Posted Fri Dec 02, 2016 3:49 pm
Leandro


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Just listened to Oxygene 3 for the second time. Its something that will take quite a long time to get my mind around. It's filled with so many emotions.
Post Posted Fri Dec 02, 2016 5:33 pm
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So the UPS is expecting to deliver the package on the 4th instead of the 6th or even 7th as Amazon has said. That's great news! :D
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Post Posted Fri Dec 02, 2016 5:44 pm
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Looks like the Oxygene 3 CD has squashed dynamics as usual: DR6.

How does the vinyl version fare in comparison?
Post Posted Fri Dec 02, 2016 5:48 pm
starmike


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The trilogy is on acousticsounds.com 24/48.

http://store.acousticsounds.com/index.c ... =oxygene+3

I have the 24/96 release of Oxygene from Qobuz.
Post Posted Fri Dec 02, 2016 6:39 pm
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VinylScratch wrote:Looks like the Oxygene 3 CD has squashed dynamics as usual: DR6.

How does the vinyl version fare in comparison?
Well that's a bit of a shame. How's the vinyl for those that have given that a spin?

Or ripped :nod:
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Post Posted Fri Dec 02, 2016 8:12 pm
dobyblue


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Leandro wrote:Just listened to Oxygene 3 for the second time. Its something that will take quite a long time to get my mind around. It's filled with so many emotions.
Ugh, I was so excited to read that post from Elf from Nov 1 in this thread that stated "with an analogue approach (no loudness war!) "

I can't believe an artist at JM's level doesn't have the abililty to either a) tell the label HE controls approval on the mastering or b) demands two masterings so a 24-bit fully dynamic mastering is available for those who enjoy listening on good hifi equipment.

All the original masterings from Oxygene up to Cousteau sound fantastic. :(
Post Posted Fri Dec 02, 2016 8:33 pm
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A quick photo of the standard version LP
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I have not listened to the LP yet. Perhaps it's just a stupid idea to have my turntable storaged at my parents' :punch:







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