A24 4,326 Posted September 18, 2015 Author Share Posted September 18, 2015 Now that you are here, Thor, apparently Jarre uses Dune 2 (see laptop) and ... A vintage Fairlight sampler (see monochrome monitor a la Alien)!He also likes tape ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,465 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Well, he basically likes to use everything electronic from the dawn of the technology to present times, including the theremin, so I'm not surprised! Check out this tour of his vintage equipment: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Most of what's in the pop charts today is made with the computer. That's very true, but what's your point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,233 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Okay, besides being played in a different room, I can hardly hear any difference between real and sampled. Maybe I should give up using a keyboard and switch over to the Akai EWI? Here's the EWI playing the Bansuri: What?! 700 Euro for the EWI? And 200 Euro for them ethnic flute sounds?! Eh ..I've tried using this for brass and woodwinds but I already have a technique down using just a keyboard and mod wheel, so I never took it any further.What do you use all this stuff for, Alex? Just a hobbyist? Do you record anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted September 19, 2015 Author Share Posted September 19, 2015 What do you use all this stuff for, Alex? Just a hobbyist? Do you record anything?I used to make music for a library label but since the death of the founder they stopped all music production activities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,233 Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Oh that's very neat! Feel like sharing what label it was or some of what you did? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted September 19, 2015 Author Share Posted September 19, 2015 It's a Belgium label called Watermusic founded by a guy from Friesland. It was probably the only production music label in the Benelux. It was a great time. I should load up some of my old stuff (the tracks I deem still passable) on soundcloud or something. Most of it is made with pre computer samplers and synths. I was using more sampled instrument sounds than typical synthesizer sounds though. I still see some money of the CDs I've made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,233 Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 That's very cool Alex! You should try to get involved with another library, that is, if you still have the desire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted September 21, 2015 Author Share Posted September 21, 2015 Back to electronic music! Yeah, that's more like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 ^Hahaha, a youtube poster commented "The parents of Daft Punk", I'm glad somebody noticed ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 Why does anyone want a real drum set? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted October 28, 2015 Author Share Posted October 28, 2015 Unworldy and relaxing: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted November 6, 2015 Author Share Posted November 6, 2015 Love the way they used to record things ... Dan Lacksman, is a Belgian composer and sound engineer, artist and member of Telex, director of numerous acoustic albums, pop or jazz. He released the album Electric Dreams, on 17 May 2013. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 When electronic scores were good: Sorry for the poor audio quality but it's the only youtube version I could find. I'm listening to the new release (?) on Spotify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,233 Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Electronic scores are still good. Have you turned into a nostalgia-drone like so many other JWFans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 Aren't they just hip and cool? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,233 Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 I suppose if you don't look hard enough, that's what you'll find. I go beyond the popular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 What do you like about them? Why are they different than old school synth scores? Can you name some titles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,233 Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 No, I don't believe you're really interested. More theatrics. If you were curious, you could easily find out for yourself.I'm also not into discussing "why" I like something. I don't really do amateurish discussions about my experiences with art. It is enough for me to say "this works for me" or "this doesn't work for me." It's wonderful when people enjoy doing that, and I like to read it. But it's not how I operate. It cheapens things for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 I, the creator of The Amazing Electronic Music Thread, is not interested in electronic scores? I'm the only one here who reacts positive to the present renaissance of synth scores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,233 Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 That's not true, obviously. And I didn't say that you're not interested in electronic scores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melange 446 Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Back to electronic music! Yeah, that's more like it! Great. Known it for years but never knew 'who' did it...........until now!I remember it from VHS early Jackie Chan movies.If memory serves, it was used in Snake in Eagle's shadow.Yep, just looked.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted November 10, 2015 Author Share Posted November 10, 2015 Jean-Michael Jarre talks to Native Instruments about he evolution of synths and the ones that were important to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted December 8, 2015 Author Share Posted December 8, 2015 Free Rototoms a la Dark Side Of The Moon for Mac and Windows:http://www.alanvista.com/royotoms/Going to check them out right now! Dixon Hill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted December 8, 2015 Author Share Posted December 8, 2015 Cool freebie! It's exactly that sound! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,233 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Sweet! I'll take it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,801 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Does this count as electronic music? I just discovered my father has this beauty on vinyl and I can't stop listening to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted February 3, 2016 Author Share Posted February 3, 2016 Absolutely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,465 Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Definitely! A great album it is too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted February 4, 2016 Author Share Posted February 4, 2016 Another brilliant Moroder track! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,498 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Fantastic. Keep those reloads coming. Fantastic. Now post the 12-inch version of "Dinner With Gershwin". Pure class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,233 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,233 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I thought I had posted some thoughts with the above video, but I guess I was hallucinating. Anyway, I wanted to mention how much of Eno's work, due to his whole aesthetic approach and goals, can be seen as emotionally ambiguous or totally neutral. Yet listen to how deeply moving this piece is! Rather Copland-esque in its sense of noble solemnity and hopeful bittersweetness (Eno music that may shockingly appeal to Williams hard-liners?). Such moments when he lets in some real pathos to his music are really special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 From Zero Time (1971) Brilliant opening to A Clockwork Orange Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,233 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Welly welly welly welly welly welly well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 Somebody has put some images to this track and I like it. This music is beautifully dramatic. Dixon Hill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melange 446 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Well I didn't see that coming.............. Quote French electronic music pioneer Jean-Michel Jarre and NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden have collaborated on a track called Exit, which will appear on Jarre’s forthcoming album, Electronica Volume II: The Heart of Noise. The collaboration came about after Jarre gave an interview to the Guardian last year and asked if he could be put in touch with Snowden http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/video/2016/apr/15/jean-michel-jarre-and-edward-snowden-collaborate-on-new-song-exit-video (video article) On a total side note, it is great to see Jean Michel no longer trying to cover up his age. He looks so much 'better' for it (imo). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,465 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Cool. I've known about several of the artists on the ELECTRONICA 2 album for a while, but I didn't know about the collaboration with Snowden. Intriguing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,498 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 7 hours ago, Melange said: Well I didn't see that coming.............. http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/video/2016/apr/15/jean-michel-jarre-and-edward-snowden-collaborate-on-new-song-exit-video (video article) On a total side note, it is great to see Jean Michel no longer trying to cover up his age. He looks so much 'better' for it (imo). The only "Exit" I know, is the rather splendid album by Tangerine Dream. JMJ also has a collaboration with the Pet Shop Boys, on the upcoming "Electronica 2". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melange 446 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 4 hours ago, Richard said: JMJ also has a collaboration with the Pet Shop Boys, on the upcoming "Electronica 2". Che Guevara and Debussy to a disco beat? "I wouldn't normally do this kind of thing'" said JMJ, "but then again I am Shameless", he added. Asked as to what inspired the collaboration, JMJ commented - "Well, it may be perceived as Being Boring but one of the first down to earth reasons was that like many people I had to pay the Rent. One day I also sat down and thought to myself , Jean, you go to work and take your calls, hang the fruits of your labour on the walls. Such precision and care. What does it matter if there's no one here to share? Admittedly, it was Always on my Mind to embark on such a collaboration but it was foremost in my mind that it was a risky endeavour. I mean, a man could get arrested. Enough years have gone by for me now to recognise that life is much more simple when you're young , but it is still possible to revive the old spirit. So, picking up the phone I enthusiastically called up Neil and Chris and said - "I've got the brains, you've got the looks, let's make lots of money!" Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,465 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Jarre's ELECTRONICA project is one of the most exciting projects in electronica in years, and I can't wait to hear all the collaborations on volume 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,498 Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 On 15 April 2016 at 9:56 PM, Melange said: Che Guevara and Debussy to a disco beat? "I wouldn't normally do this kind of thing'" said JMJ, "but then again I am Shameless", he added. Asked as to what inspired the collaboration, JMJ commented - "Well, it may be perceived as Being Boring but one of the first down to earth reasons was that like many people I had to pay the Rent. One day I also sat down and thought to myself , Jean, you go to work and take your calls, hang the fruits of your labour on the walls. Such precision and care. What does it matter if there's no one here to share? Admittedly, it was Always on my Mind to embark on such a collaboration but it was foremost in my mind that it was a risky endeavour. I mean, a man could get arrested. Enough years have gone by for me now to recognise that life is much more simple when you're young , but it is still possible to revive the old spirit. So, picking up the phone I enthusiastically called up Neil and Chris and said - "I've got the brains, you've got the looks, let's make lots of money!" Fantastic, Melange! Absolutely fantastic!!! a man could get arrested, eh? Wow, that's deep. Are you sure that you not just being jack the lad? Because if you are, you know where went wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melange 446 Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 18 hours ago, Richard said: Are you sure that you not just being jack the lad? Because if you are, you know where went wrong. That's certainly a different point of View Ricard. I believe in doing what I can, in crying when I must, in laughing when I choose. It has been noticed that some folks believe I'm Losing my Mind, but it is a metamorphosis more than anything else, in the sense that with time and age I had to change 'cause my behaviour was getting strange. People on the street caught my eye and I began to think I might be their kind of guy. Seeing that I was Up against It, it was time to move to a new phase of interaction and It must be obvious now, hence the Jack the Lad comment. I sometimes think that I'm too many people too many people, too many people at once and Left to my own Devices, I probably would have become them all but the last thing I wanted to do was to sneer or disappear behind a veneer of self-control, so for all of those who don't fit it who follow their instincts and are told they sin this is a prayer for a different way. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,801 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 That big cat roar is older than me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,233 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 On 4/15/2016 at 4:57 PM, Thor said: Jarre's ELECTRONICA project is one of the most exciting projects in electronica in years, and I can't wait to hear all the collaborations on volume 2. I saw a photoshop recently of a poster from The Expendables with all the faces replaced with Jarre and his collaborators. Hans looked particularly amusing. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,498 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 On 19/04/2016 at 9:59 AM, Melange said: That's certainly a different point of View Ricard. I believe in doing what I can, in crying when I must, in laughing when I choose. It has been noticed that some folks believe I'm Losing my Mind, but it is a metamorphosis more than anything else, in the sense that with time and age I had to change 'cause my behaviour was getting strange. People on the street caught my eye and I began to think I might be their kind of guy. Seeing that I was Up against It, it was time to move to a new phase of interaction and It must be obvious now, hence the Jack the Lad comment. I sometimes think that I'm too many people too many people, too many people at once and Left to my own Devices, I probably would have become them all but the last thing I wanted to do was to sneer or disappear behind a veneer of self-control, so for all of those who don't fit it who follow their instincts and are told they sin this is a prayer for a different way. Brilliant, Melange, brilliant! We are just two men on the street, drinking something cheap. 14 hours ago, TheWhiteRider said: I saw a photoshop recently of a poster from The Expendables with all the faces replaced with Jarre and his collaborators. Hans looked particularly amusing. On 15/04/2016 at 9:57 PM, Thor said: Jarre's ELECTRONICA project is one of the most exciting projects in electronica in years, and I can't wait to hear all the collaborations on volume 2. Agreed. It's much better than TEO AND TEA, but, then again, it couldn't get much worse! Are there any Tangerine Dream fans, out there? I only mention it, because, I found my lost copy of LE PARC, yesterday, and stuck it on. Oh, dear. YELLOWSTONE PARK is the sort of track that makes you grateful for the gift of hearing, let alone the ability to appreciate good music! Claire Torry is phenomenal, on this track. The whole album is. IMO, right up there with EXIT, TANGRAM, and LOGOS, as some of the Dream's finest work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Disco Stu 15,495 Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 I'm not listening to any soundtracks today because the new Avalanches album is finally out today! I will be listening to this over and over all day! I love it after the first playthrough. Really fun. It doesn't appear to be on Spotify for some reason but it is on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Bogj5o4cafercr35nyrkt2owj2y?t=Wildflower_-_The_Avalanches And this is the great first single from the album: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melange 446 Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 On 09/06/2016 at 11:18 AM, Richard said: Are there any Tangerine Dream fans, out there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 I was briefly obsessed with Tangerine Dream's album Phaedra as a teenager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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