Hello All.
In 1976, in France, a new style of music came to life: ProgSynth. The creator 
of this is Jean Michel Jarre: his very first album 'oxygene' (tracks: oxygene 
part 1-6) sold worldwide. His first concert was attended by a million fans. 
The renewing aspect about this music was that it was completely synth, no 
guitar, drums or any other instrument. Before, Oldfield and Vangelis had been 
doing the same thing, but they only replaced the popular instruments by synth 
Erszats-effects. Jarre created new instruments. This style was continued on 
his next two albums: 'Equinoxe' and 'Magnetic Fields/Champs Magnetiques'.
Later, Jarre began introducing ordinary instruments, but still using them in 
experimental music. He replaced his synths by modern digital keyboards, 
creating strong, futuristic sounds. He became known as the King of Techno, 
but his creations were never played in any disco. He asked a few DJ'd to 
remix his most popular songs, and these remixes became more popular than the 
original form.
Now, after more than 20 years, Jarre went back to his roots: analog synths. A 
few days ago, he released Oxygene 7-13. Without throwing away his life-long 
experience with modern music, he re-creates 70's music. Using some old 
background themes and some new, creative themes that still sound like 20 
years ago, this album is a real follow-up for his big brother.
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Steven
PS: Robert Miles is not too bad either.
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