“I dreamed of a concert in front of the royal palace”: Jean-Michel Jarre made the Belgians vibrate during his show in Brussels (photos+video)

Tribute to Telex – "i dreamed concert front royal

Jean-Michel Jarre on stage, it’s sound, a big show, but also subtle messages. In addition, From the start of his concert, the artist recalls the close ties that unite him to Belgium. Furthermore, “”Since I played atomium (August 24. Similarly, 1993 – Editor’s note), I dreamed of a concert in front of the Royal Palace, on this magnificent place “he said afterwards Magnetic songs 1. In addition, Jean-Michel Jarre also paid tribute to the Belgian pioneers of “i dreamed concert front royal electronic music (without however citing Telex). to our comic book authors, to the famous “clear line” and, in filigree, to this famous surreal melting-pot which makes our reputation.

Concert event in Brussels: after the Olympic Games last summer. Jean-Michel Jarre in concert on Place des Palais

Artificial intelligence – "i dreamed concert front royal

An enhancement of technology and optimism, Jarre also greets the new fields of the possible open by artificial intelligence (AI). “”Some are afraid, I can understand. But well used, AI can bring lots of things and boost our creativity.“

Melancholy and dancefloor

Without falling into youth, Jarre may have confused his oldest fans. Several titles played this Tuesday evening. especially Stardust, Zero Gravity, Exit et The Architect, All four drawn from his collective albums “Electronica I and” II “, flirt with Dancefloor. Other passages also reveal all the epic melancholy inherited in part from his father. the “i dreamed concert front royal composer of film of films many times Oscar -winning Maurice Jarre, with whom he nevertheless maintained a stormy relationship.

At 76. Jean-Michel Jarre, the electronic music pope, has more than ever a riveted eye to the future: “Progress will save the world”

Folon and Equinox

The more the evening advances, the more the dark, the more the spectacle becomes intoxicating. Lasers. fireworks, immersive camera allowing you to see as Jarre manipulates, like a magician, his keyboards and his cursors: it’s great show. At Jarre. the machines are benevolent (Industrial revolution), robots have a “i dreamed concert front royal soul (Robots Don’t Cry) and even fantasies (sex in the machine) and the human being feels both small and respectful in the face of the environment (the different extracts of “oxygen” and “equinoxe”).

Finally. if we regret that he has not sublimated enough the beauty of the facades of the Royal Palace, we will never forget this parade on giant screens of the creatures created by the UCCLOIS Jean-Michel on a punchy version ofEquinoxe IV. For us, the most beautiful moment of this national holiday before the hour.