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dzoolook wrote: Wed Jun 11, 2025 10:56 pm I'm feeling a bit sad and worried about how these concerts will turn out. I hope everything goes well and that there's some kind of surprise. As I said before, I'm traveling from Argentina to Spain, but I'll still enjoy the vacation. It seems like there won't be a Laser Harp either.

No laser harp? Seriously? It's his signature thing! With only a few exceptions, it's featured in almost every JMJ concert since China 1982, in different forms and designs.

There is basically an expectation from everyone - from super fans to casual fans - that the laser harp makes an appearance at some point in the show.

This is a disaster, if true

Richard-Eastham wrote: Wed Jun 11, 2025 11:33 pm No laser harp? Seriously? It's his signature thing! With only a few exceptions, it's featured in almost every JMJ concert since China 1982, in different forms and designs.

There is basically an expectation from everyone - from super fans to casual fans - that the laser harp makes an appearance at some point in the show.

This is a disaster, if true

See, this is why I told you I'd rather have Bratislava as my last memory of a JMJ concert I talked myself into going to the Słupsk event, I so hope I won't regret it for the reason mentioned

Richard-Eastham wrote: Wed Jun 11, 2025 11:33 pm

dzoolook wrote: Wed Jun 11, 2025 10:56 pm I'm feeling a bit sad and worried about how these concerts will turn out. I hope everything goes well and that there's some kind of surprise. As I said before, I'm traveling from Argentina to Spain, but I'll still enjoy the vacation. It seems like there won't be a Laser Harp either.

No laser harp? Seriously? It's his signature thing! With only a few exceptions, it's featured in almost every JMJ concert since China 1982, in different forms and designs.

There is basically an expectation from everyone - from super fans to casual fans - that the laser harp makes an appearance at some point in the show.

This is a disaster, if true

I think, In the Italian radio interview he made last week, I recall he mentioned laser harp, though.
....or only lasers..?

Robi83 wrote: Thu Jun 12, 2025 12:26 am I think, In the Italian radio interview he made last week, I recall he mentioned laser harp, though.
....or only lasers..?

I searched this thread to see if the word "harp" appears in any of the press releases that Kanta pasted. Nope.

This could be quite an experimental show, perhaps? No laser harp, no band – so avoiding some of the typical expectations – but lots of work on fresh visual content as well as revisiting old classics (Mag Fields Pt 1) and playing unusual tracks (Oxymore). We could all be surprised in a good way!

Optimism never dies. I wish all of you a good experience.

czt wrote: Thu Jun 12, 2025 12:56 pm Optimism never dies. I wish all of you a good experience.

- I shall report back! Signing off, the JMJ Brussels correspondent

Richard-Eastham wrote: Thu Jun 12, 2025 9:11 am as revisiting old classics (Mag Fields Pt 1)

Wow, you're really stretching the definition of the plural form here, Richard

Jote wrote: Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:56 pm

Richard-Eastham wrote: Thu Jun 12, 2025 9:11 am as revisiting old classics (Mag Fields Pt 1)

Wow, you're really stretching the definition of the plural form here, Richard

Ha! Well, it does come in three movements, so a plural sort of works here .... although only the first usually gets played.

Richard-Eastham wrote: Thu Jun 12, 2025 4:55 pm Ha! Well, it does come in three movements, so a plural sort of works here .... although only the first usually gets played.

"usually"

Well... what if...

Dear Participants of Jean-Michel Jarre Concert,
we are excitedly approaching the big event that will take place on June 20, 2025. Due to recent organizational updates, we are sending you important information regarding change of concert time and supporting artists
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NEW CONCERT TIME
Please note - the concert of Jean-Michel Jarre will start at 22:00, not as previously announced at 22:30.
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SUPPORTY - a musical journey from ambient to futuristic storytelling:
6pm - Gates open
19:00–19:45 – ARISEN FLAME
A well-known producer from Poland, associated with Armada Music, performed on the biggest trance stages. Currently under a new alias (working: ARFJ) presents a fresh approach to electronic music - inspired by the atmosphere of Jean-Michel Jarre's work.
20:15–21:00 – TAISEN
Balancing between electronica and classics, the artist takes listeners on a hypnotic journey of light and shadow. His music is emotional soundscapes and deep narrative.
22:00 – Jean-Michel Jarre

Source:

Jote wrote: Thu Jun 12, 2025 5:40 pm

"usually"

Well... what if...

Oh my goodness.

I'd go just for this.

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1YFBwPXiXj/

Here. This is the complete interview, with the "backstage" conversation. At 1:30 you can see what he says about Laser Harp. It's confusing for me, what do you think?

Anyhow....there are some things to be re-thougth for 2026 tour plans, let's say.