From 1976’s smash-hit Oxygène to present day, Jean-Michel Jarre has enjoyed a “personal relationship” with Roland and pushed these groundbreaking synths to greater heights. Find out how, as the French keyboards legend takes you on a guided tour of his live rig.
Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 11:43 am
by Kanta
Jean-Michel Jarre
JD-XA / SYSTEM-1
Artist Bio
With over 80 million albums sold since 1972, Jean-Michel Jarre is a towering figure in the world of synth-driven electronica. Raised in Lyon, but forged in the smoky music clubs of Paris, Jean-Michel’s early passion for jazz and classical bled into his pioneering first electro release, 1969’s La Cage/Erosmachine. By 1976, his classic six-part Oxygène album was outselling the British punk movement on its march to UK#2, while his live shows became legendary for their visual flair, with lasers, dancers and images beamed into the heavens. As Jarre’s music has evolved, so too has his long-standing “personal relationship” with Roland gear, and in recent times, his multi-sensory Electronic World tour has been powered by Roland units including the SYSTEM-1, TR-8, TB-3, A-800PRO and JD-XA.
Roland Keyboard Rigs - On-stage with Stephane Gervais
Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2018 6:06 pm
by Kanta
Roland Keyboard Rigs - On-stage with Stephane Gervais (Jean-Michel Jarre)
Video by Roland Canada:
Published on 20/02/2018.
We visited synthesist and technologist, Stephane Gervais, in his Quebec studio to discuss gear and music. As a touring musician and producer for Jean-Michel Jarre, Stephane Gervais describes the unique process of composing synth parts for the studio and stage.
Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2018 9:10 pm
by (Unknown)
nice interview, thanks! At the end he says they're working on two albums most likely to be finished in 2018!
Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 12:14 am
by rinogurr
The music playing in the background. New Jarre song??
Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 6:22 am
by Kanta
rinogurr wrote:The music playing in the background. New Jarre song??
