Article Contributed by SRO
Published on February 19, 2016
<p>Following on from the unprecedented success of <strong><u>Electronica Vol. 1: The Time Machine</u></strong>, The Godfather of Electronic Music–<strong><u>JEAN-MICHEL JARRE</u></strong>–now pulls back the curtain on the details for <strong>Vol. 2</strong> of his <strong><u>Electronica</u></strong> project, titled <strong><u>THE HEART OF NOISE</u></strong>. It is set for <strong>a May 6</strong> release via <strong>Sony Music/RED</strong>, and those who pre-order the album, starting next <strong>Friday, February 26</strong>, will receive the first and title track, “<strong>The Heart of Noise</strong>”–made with fellow countryman, <strong>Rone</strong>–as an instant free download. Also for those who purchase the U.S. edition of the album is a bonus track, an exclusive remix by <strong>Armin Van Buuren of “Stardust,”</strong> his collaboration with <strong>JARRE</strong> from <strong><u>Electronica Vol. 1</u></strong>.</p>
<p>Having amassed a mesmerizing collection of collaborators to take part on <strong><u>Vol. 1: The Time Machine</u> </strong>which upon release last year became one of <strong>JARRE’s</strong> most successful releases, the Frenchman has now secured <strong>another fifteen of music’s most iconic artists</strong> to take part on <strong><u>THE HEART OF NOISE</u></strong>.</p>
<p>This time around <strong>Rone</strong>, <strong>Pet Shop Boys</strong>, <strong>Primal Scream</strong>, <strong>E.S.</strong>, <strong>Julia Holter</strong>, <strong>Gary Numan</strong>, <strong>Jeff</strong> <strong>Mills</strong>, <strong>Peaches</strong>, <strong>Siriusmo</strong>, <strong>Yello</strong>, <strong>The Orb</strong>, <strong>Sebastien Tellier</strong>, <strong>Hans Zimmer</strong>, <strong>Cyndi</strong> <strong>Lauper</strong> and <strong>Christophe</strong> have all been handpicked by <strong>JARRE</strong> to complete his <strong><u>Electronica</u></strong> double album project. As with <strong><u>Vol. 1</u></strong>, <strong>JARRE</strong> personally connected with each of his collaborators and travelled extensively to work together on the music.</p>
<p><strong><u>THE HEART OF NOISE</u></strong> is a tribute to <strong>Luigi Russolo</strong>, Italian composer and builder of experimental musical instruments, who <strong>proposed in 1913 in his futurist manifesto</strong> ‘<strong>Art of Noises,</strong>’ a number of conclusions about how electronics and other technology would allow futurist musicians to “substitute for the limited variety of timbres that the orchestra possesses today the infinite variety of timbres in noises, reproduced with appropriate mechanisms.” <strong>Russolo</strong> <strong>predicted the dawn of the synthesiser and electronic music</strong>.</p>
<p><em>”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,” says <strong>JARRE</strong>. “So 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.”</em></p>
<p>The release of <strong><u>Electronica Vol. 1</u></strong> was unmistakably <strong>JARRE’s</strong> most ambitious project to date and the results did not disappoint. The album broke into the <strong>Top 10 in over 25 countries worldwide</strong> and was lauded by the media for its vision, with <strong><u>The Guardian</u></strong>writing “by assembling such a stellar lineup, <strong>JARRE</strong> is reminding us of his status as a pioneer,” while <strong><u>The Sunday Times</u> </strong>(U.K.)agreed with this notion, claiming, “…the French synth superstar and his collaborators here are an electronic dream team.” <strong>Mojo </strong>also hailed it “an unqualified triumph.” The album also received positive reviews from the likes of <strong><u>The Evening Standard</u>, <u>GQ</u> </strong>(U.K.)<em>, </em><strong><u>Le Figaro </u></strong>(France), <strong><u>Mixmag</u> </strong>and<strong> <u>Thump</u>, </strong>among many others upon release.</p>
<p>Furthermore, <strong>2016 will see JARRE’s return to the stage</strong>, with festival performances confirmed so far at <strong>Sónar </strong>and <strong>Melt</strong> this summer, followed by an <strong>international arena tour</strong> commencing in <strong>Europe this autumn</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Full tracklisting for <u>ELECTRONICA VOL. 2: THE HEART OF NOISE</u> is:</strong></p>
<p>1. The Heart of Noise Pt. 1: JM Jarre & Rone</p>
<p>2. The Heart of Noise Pt. 2: JM Jarre</p>
<p>3. Brick England: JM Jarre & Pet Shop Boys</p>
<p>4. As One: JM Jarre & Primal Scream</p>
<p>5. Exit – JM Jarre & E.S</p>
<p>6. These Creatures: JM Jarre & Julia Holter</p>
<p>7. Here For You: JM Jarre & Gary Numan</p>
<p>8. The Architect: JM Jarre & Jeff Mills</p>
<p>9. What You Want: JM Jarre & Peaches</p>
<p>10. Circus: JM Jarre & Siriusmo</p>
<p>11. Why This, Why That, Why: JM Jarre & Yello</p>
<p>12. Switch On Leon: JM Jarre & The Orb</p>
<p>13. Gisele: JM Jarre & Sebastien Tellier</p>
<p>14. Electrees: JM Jarre & Hans Zimmer</p>
<p>15. Swipe To The Right: JM Jarre & Cyndi Lauper</p>
<p>16. Walking The Mile: JM Jarre & Christophe</p>
<p>17. Falling Down: JM Jarre</p>
<p>18. The Heart of Noise (The Origin): JM Jarre </p>
