Oxygene listed as David Bowie’s favorite record of 1977

David Bowie’s producer, Tony Visconti, received back in 1977 a hand-written note from “Ziggy” for him to buy him records. And, one of his top picks was no other than Oxygène from Jean-Michel Jarre. Read the full story on Farout magazine. Continue reading Oxygene listed as David Bowie’s favorite record of 1977

Jean Michel Jarre honours Edgar Froese from Tangerine Dream

Message for Jean Michel Jarre on his Facebook page: Today electronic music is orphaned of one of its most important father figures, Edgar Froese, the soul of Tangerine Dream – Band. Edgar and I always followed each others work. We started electronic music at the same time. We spent some time together recently and we became instant old friends. I remember his vision of Life, … Continue reading Jean Michel Jarre honours Edgar Froese from Tangerine Dream

Jarre to the Guardian: ‘Artists are the collateral damage of the tech giants’

Jean Michel Jarre has called on music artists to work with the world’s most powerful technology companies, urging them to explore new ways of making money for their work. “We are the people creating the future – not manufacturers of computers or cables. We are the extraordinary,” Jarre told the Guardian. “[The lack of enforcement of] intellectual property is not just a problem for artists … Continue reading Jarre to the Guardian: ‘Artists are the collateral damage of the tech giants’