Arthur Anderson75 said:The reality is that the man is 63 years old. Since aging is just a natural part of life, it’s not quite clear why you’re focusing on such a universal phenomenon as if it were something unusual.
What you seem to have missed, however, is the fact that Jean-Michel Jarre produces music that stays ahead of its time, regardless of whether it was composed decades ago.
He is a true master of sound, having designed his own custom instruments and specialized gear.
Every single note you heard at the concert was played MANUALLY, and that kind of artistry creates timeless music.
Because of that, he will always remain MODERN and RELEVANT.
Most electronic music today is produced entirely on a computer because those analog musicians have vanished. They disappeared because they never truly grasped the fundamental essence of what SOUND actually is!
Does that make more sense?
I think you misunderstood my point, but that's alright. There's no need to lecture me on who Jean-Michel Jarre is. He has been one of my top five favorite musicians for the last 22 years. Also, just for the record, I don't use MP3s by choice—I collect original pressings. I'm a collector through and through. So, we're all good.
Chloe Campbell95 said:I honestly don't get how or why anyone would say Jean-Michel Jarre is on his decline😕. I understand what "decline" means—like when a legendary athlete starts losing their edge due to age or injury, or maybe a pop star who isn't quite at their peak anymore after decades in the spotlight. That’s a decline.
But in my view, Jean-Michel Jarre won't be in decline even when he's gone, let alone now while he's still pretty much alive. Jean-Michel Jarre is just Jean-Michel Jarre, period.
Some musicians actually improve as they age, while others either plateau or start slipping. For instance, "Outkast" isn't a bad record, and neither is "Geometry of Love," but they just don't hit those massive heights we saw with "Oxygene," "Equinoxe," "Zoolook," or "Rendez vous." To put it bluntly, everything from "Metamorphoses" onward feels like it's missing that specific magic, even if the music is still decent. Plus, the man is 63; playing for another five or ten years doesn't mean he's past his prime, but it certainly means he's moved beyond the initial burst of youth. Given all that, I'd argue he's in a period of decline. That doesn't mean the music is bad; it just means the peak has passed. You follow me?
It was a solid show. My only impression was that the crowd didn't seem to consist mostly of die-hard Jarre fans, if I caught that correctly. Also, the setlist leaned heavily toward the louder tracks; there were only about three pieces that felt truly profound. Personally, I gravitate toward his more serious, atmospheric work—those relaxing compositions—rather than these high-energy dance numbers. To me, the upbeat stuff feels a bit geared toward the casual masses, which isn't bad, but it’s just not my preferred style. Having seen him before, I feel he could have pushed even further by playing what he does best: those deep, meditative tracks. I suspect half the audience might have headed home early if he had played them, simply because they wouldn't have "gotten" it. It seems he opted for a more commercial setlist this time around. Ultimately, he can do better and go deeper. Reading the concert review on Teletext, one point really hit home: everything here in the States seems to be running twenty or thirty years behind. Regardless of what anyone says, Jarre is gradually entering his twilight years. Just imagine if he had toured during his absolute peak in the late 70s or 80s! The atmosphere would have been 100% different. But all in all, it was a good experience.
The answer to this thread is actually quite straightforward. When we talk about the chaos humans create, that’s entirely up to us and our own choices. But when it comes to Mother Nature, we’ve known the facts for a long time: the sun isn't going to last forever. As scientists explain, it will eventually expand, scorch everything in its path, and then shrink down—I believe the term used in textbooks is that it becomes a "white dwarf." At the end of the day, the sun is burning fuel; it has an expiration date just like any other star in the universe. Nothing is permanent. Life on Earth can't be eternal. If my memory serves me right, we’re looking at a window of about 5 billion years before that happens. Please feel free to correct me if I’ve got the timeline wrong, but that’s how I recall it. Essentially, unless we find a way to migrate to another planet—assuming we even exist that far into the future—we're facing extinction. Those are just the scientific realities. When you weigh those cosmic truths against the fact that people are currently fighting wars over borders or whatever else, it really puts things into perspective. It feels incredibly primitive. Honestly, it's more animalistic than human.
I headed out today to grab tickets since they just went on sale this morning. For the floor section right next to $83, over 100 tickets have already vanished... At this rate, they’ll be completely sold out before we know it.
I caught his show back in 2008 at the Tivoli, and man, it was incredible. He played through the entire old Oxygene album using all that classic analog gear from the era. I heard a rumor he’s playing material from Oxygene 7-13 now, though... who knows what the setlist will actually look like.
For Sale: Complete Oasis CD Collection. I’m looking to part with the full 8-album Oasis discography on CD. To be crystal clear, when I say "all albums," I mean their complete run of studio albums plus the live recordings—no "Greatest Hits" or random compilations here. These discs are in mint condition; think of them as being straight from the factory, pristine and perfectly preserved. I’ve priced the set quite aggressively to ensure a quick sale, so if you're someone who loves to haggle over every dollar, this probably isn't the listing for you 🙂. I am selling the entire collection as a single bundle, not as individual pieces, and the price is firm . Here is exactly what you'll be getting:
1. Definitely Maybe 2. What's the Story Morning Glory? 3. Be Here Now 4. Standing on the Shoulder of Giants 5. Familiar to Millions (Live Double Album) 6. Heathen Chemistry 7. Don't Believe the Truth 8. Dig Out Your Soul
For Sale: Motorhead's "Snake Bite Love" CD. The disc itself is in pristine condition, though there is one minor cosmetic hiccup with the packaging. There's a small puncture in the top right corner of the jewel case—nothing major, just a little hole about 5mm wide. Everything else looks great and has been well-maintained. I'm pricing it low specifically because of that little imperfection in the case. Asking $10.
Hendrix is just one icon in a long line of guitarists who left their mark and pushed music forward, but it’s pretty narrow-minded to think the entire world revolves around him. He learned from legends like Lightning Hopkins and that whole era of trailblazers, much like how Satriani and Vai made their own massive impact in their respective times. These are all essential figures in the history of the guitar and rock music. It feels incredibly misguided—and honestly, very subjective—when someone picks just one of these players and claims everything orbits them. I often hear people here in the States acting like it's all about Hendrix, and frankly, it's exhausting to listen to those kinds of exaggerations. In my view, someone like Stefanovski would outplay Hendrix in jazz or ethnic styles, just as Satriani would surpass him in pure technical precision. Hendrix was a giant of his era and a master of rock and blues, but he isn't the same kind of player as Stefanovski or Satriani, nor are they the same as him. And we can't forget names like Santana, Jeff Beck, Clapton, or R. M. Točak... not to mention the countless unknown musicians who operate at that same elite level. Hendrix is an indispensable piece of the puzzle, but he certainly isn't the entire picture of the rock or guitar world. I actually find myself wondering how Hendrix would have approached flamenco if he had played like Paco de Lucia. Treating Hendrix like a superhuman is just too primitive. It’s similar to how people tried to elevate Einstein; just because he mastered physics doesn't mean he was a master of painting, music, poetry, or sculpture. We should be reasonable rather than turning musicians into untouchable gods and living in such unreality. People were fascinated by Hendrix back then because what he did was unprecedented. If you stripped away the myth and he started touring today without that historical context, his music might not even capture anyone's interest. That is simply the reality of things.
Giles mentioned in a recent interview that they're looking to kick off their tour around March or April, and you can bet your bottom dollar that America will definitely be on the itinerary.
Man, I am seriously counting down the days until we catch one of their shows. They sound like a much more heavy-hitting, professional outfit now compared to that old Distortion stuff we used to listen to around here. As soon as Lou got back, I just knew they were going to pivot toward that classic style they had at the start of their career, and honestly, it sounds fantastic.
The full version of the new orgasm album, "to be or not to be," has finally dropped. It’s a fascinating listen all around, especially if you’re a fan of the band’s early psychedelic era. There are 10 tracks on this one, which you can pick up at the local Dancing Bear record shop, or catch bits and pieces of it on YouTube. Their last release, "new wave (live at the community center)," was actually quite solid, but this new record definitely outshines their previous two studio efforts, "harmonizer" and "a um bum," which felt a bit lackluster to me. On this particular album, my top two picks are "yes yes yes yes" and "show me." Here is the tracklist:
1. Nemas nikom nista da das 2. Noc me zove 3. Blizi suncu 4. Ti to mozes 5. Pokazi mi 6. Nikad ne znam 7. Vrati se 8. Mister ministar 9. Gde god odem 10. Da da da da