Electronica 1: The Time Machine
Electronica 1: The Time Machine | ||||
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Released | 16 October 2015 | |||
Recorded | 2011–2015 | |||
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Length | 68:20 | |||
Label | Columbia | |||
Producer | Jean-Michel Jarre | |||
Jean-Michel Jarre chronology | ||||
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Singles from Electronica 1: The Time Machine | ||||
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 63/100[7] |
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Pitchfork | 4.0/10[9] |
Electronica 1: The Time Machine is the seventeenth studio album by French electronic musician and composer Jean-Michel Jarre, released on 16 October 2015 by Columbia Records.[10] It was recorded with the help of 15 collaborators, including Moby, Vince Clarke (of Depeche Mode, Yazoo, and Erasure),[11] Gesaffelstein, M83, Armin van Buuren,[12] John Carpenter,[13] Robert "3D" Del Naja of Massive Attack fame, Pete Townshend (from The Who), and the late Edgar Froese of Tangerine Dream, the collaboration being one of Froese's last projects before his death in January 2015.[14]
Jarre announced on 20 April 2015 "Conquistador" as result of his collaboration with French techno producer Gesaffelstein.[15] On 15 May 2015, a second collaboration, this time with French electronic band M83 titled "Glory" was announced, with a music video for the track being released on 23 June 2015.[16][17] A third collaboration, this time with German electronic band Tangerine Dream was announced on 22 June 2015.[18]
On 28 August 2015, details of the album and the title Electronica 1: The Time Machine were announced, together with the Little Boots track "If..!".[19] The album was nominated for the 59th Annual Grammy Awards in the "Best Dance/Electronic Album" category.[20]
Background
[edit]In an interview with Billboard, Jarre said of the album: "I've wanted to tell a story for a while regarding electronic music history and its legacy from my point of view and experience, from when I started to nowadays. I planned to compose for and collaborate with an array of artists, who are, directly or indirectly linked to this scene, with people I admire for their singular contribution to our genre, that represent a source of inspiration for me over the last four decades I have been making music, but who also have an instantly recognizable sound. At the outset, I had no idea how this project would evolve, but I was delighted that everybody I reached out to accepted my invitation."[21] The "E-project" started in 2011 with his unreleased collaboration with David Lynch.[22]
Track listing
[edit]No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "The Time Machine" (with Boys Noize) |
| 3:54 |
2. | "Glory" (with M83) |
| 4:12 |
3. | "Close Your Eyes" (with Air) |
| 6:15 |
4. | "Automatic (Part 1)" (with Vince Clarke) |
| 3:06 |
5. | "Automatic (Part 2)" (with Vince Clarke) |
| 3:03 |
6. | "If..!" (with Little Boots) |
| 3:13 |
7. | "Immortals" (with Fuck Buttons) |
| 4:24 |
8. | "Suns Have Gone" (with Moby) |
| 5:55 |
9. | "Conquistador" (with Gesaffelstein) |
| 3:09 |
10. | "Travelator (Part 2)" (with Pete Townshend) |
| 3:10 |
11. | "Zero Gravity" (with Tangerine Dream) |
| 7:12 |
12. | "Rely on Me" (with Laurie Anderson) |
| 2:54 |
13. | "Stardust" (with Armin van Buuren) |
| 4:37 |
14. | "Watching You" (with 3D of Massive Attack) |
| 4:09 |
15. | "A Question of Blood" (with John Carpenter) |
| 2:58 |
16. | "The Train & The River" (with Lang Lang) | Jarre | 7:13 |
Total length: | 68:20 |
No. | Title | Length |
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17. | "Continuous Mix" (not available in the U.S.) | 70:27 |
18. | "Glory" (with M83) (video) | 3:07 |
19. | "If..!" (with Little Boots) (video) | 2:59 |
Charts and certifications
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References
[edit]- ^ "Glory - Jean Michel Jarre". Retrieved 1 October 2016.
- ^ "Conquistador - Jean Michel Jarre". Retrieved 1 October 2016.
- ^ "Zero Gravity - Jean Michel Jarre". Retrieved 1 October 2016.
- ^ "Watching You - Jean Michel Jarre". Retrieved 1 October 2016.
- ^ "Stardust - Jean Michel Jarre". Retrieved 1 October 2016.
- ^ "If..! - Jean Michel Jarre". Retrieved 1 October 2016.
- ^ "Electronica, Vol. 1: The Time Machine by Jean Michel Jarre". Metacritic. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
- ^ Dennis, Jon (15 October 2015). "Review: Jean Michel Jarre – Electronica 1: The Time Machine". The Guardian. London, England. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
- ^ Sherburne, Philip (19 October 2015). "Review: Jean Michel Jarre – Electronica 1: The Time Machine". Pitchfork. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
- ^ a b "Electronica 1: The Time Machine (Deluxe Edition) de Jean-Michel Jarre sur Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
- ^ Jean Michel Jarre (2015-07-14). "Now introducing Vince Clarke as a collaborator for my upcoming album..." Jean Michel Jarre.
- ^ Jean Michel Jarre (2015-07-20). "So happy to have @arminvanbuuren as a collaborator on my new album!". Jean Michel Jarre.
- ^ JonathanBarkan (2015-08-03). "Jean-Michel Jarre Teams With John Carpenter For Collaboration Track". Bloody Disgusting.
- ^ Jean Michel Jarre (2015-07-10). "E-Project". Jean Michel Jarre. Archived from the original on 2011-03-05.
- ^ Jean Michel Jarre (2015-04-20). "Jean-Michel Jarre with Gesaffelstein - Track Story". Jean Michel Jarre.
- ^ Jean Michel Jarre (2015-05-15). "Jean-Michel Jarre with M83 - Track Story". Jean Michel Jarre.
- ^ Jean Michel Jarre Vevo (2015-06-23). "Jean-Michel Jarre, M83 - Glory". Jean Michel Jarre Vevo.
- ^ Jean Michel Jarre (2015-06-22). "Jean-Michel Jarre with Tangerine Dream - Track Story". Jean Michel Jarre.
- ^ "Jean Michel Jarre Announces Star-Studded 'Electronica Pt. 1: The Time Machine' LP". Billboard. 28 August 2015. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
- ^ "Grammys 2017: The Full Nominations List". Pitchfork. Retrieved 7 December 2016.
- ^ "Jean Michel Jarre Announces Star-Studded 'Electronica Pt. 1: The Time Machine' LP". Billboard. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
- ^ "DAVID LYNCH. L'ÉTAT DES LIEUX" (in French).
- ^ "Austriancharts.at – Jean-Michel Jarre – Electronica - 1: The Time Machine" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Jean-Michel Jarre – Electronica - 1: The Time Machine" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Jean-Michel Jarre – Electronica - 1: The Time Machine" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
- ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Jean-Michel Jarre – Electronica - 1: The Time Machine" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
- ^ "Jean-Michel Jarre: Electronica - 1: The Time Machine" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
- ^ "Lescharts.com – Jean-Michel Jarre – Electronica - 1: The Time Machine". Hung Medien. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Jean-Michel Jarre – Electronica - 1: The Time Machine" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ "GFK Chart-Track Albums: Week 43, 2015". Chart-Track. IRMA. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
- ^ "Italiancharts.com – Jean-Michel Jarre – Electronica - 1: The Time Machine". Hung Medien. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
- ^ "NZ Top 40 Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 2 November 2015. Archived from the original on 11 May 2012. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
- ^ "Norwegiancharts.com – Jean-Michel Jarre – Electronica - 1: The Time Machine". Hung Medien. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ "Oficjalna lista sprzedaży :: OLiS - Official Retail Sales Chart". OLiS. Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved October 29, 2015.
- ^ "Portuguesecharts.com – Jean-Michel Jarre – Electronica - 1: The Time Machine". Hung Medien. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ "Spanishcharts.com – Jean-Michel Jarre – Electronica - 1: The Time Machine". Hung Medien. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
- ^ "Swedishcharts.com – Jean-Michel Jarre – Electronica - 1: The Time Machine". Hung Medien. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – Jean-Michel Jarre – Electronica - 1: The Time Machine". Hung Medien. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ "Charts Romandie - Albums Top 50". lescharts.ch. 25 October 2015. Archived from the original on 1 December 2015. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
- ^ "Official Dance Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ "Wyróżnienia – Platynowe płyty CD - Archiwum - Przyznane w 2016 roku" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
External links
[edit]- Jean-Michel Jarre reveals more details of E-Project album on Resident Advisor