Jean-Michel Jarre - Paris, La Défense
Paris La Defense - Une Ville En Concert was a concert held by musician Jean Michel Jarre on the district of La Défense in Paris on Bastille Day, July 14, 1990. About 2.5 million people standing in front of the pyramidical stage all the way down to the Arc de Triomphe witnessed this event, setting a new Guinness Book of Records entry for Jarre. The concert was funded by Mairie De Paris, Ministry of Culture and a small cluster of high-profile Parisian business concerns. Later, a concert video as well as a photobook of the event were released. The show featured new tracks from the Waiting for Cousteau album, and vast grotesque marionettes created by Trinidadian Peter Minshall.
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Plot Summary
This film documents the spectacular open-air concert performed by Jean-Michel Jarre on Bastille Day, July 14, 1990, at the La Défense business district in Paris. The concert, a massive public event, featured elaborate light shows, pyrotechnics, and Jarre's signature electronic music, all performed against the backdrop of the modern architecture of La Défense. It was a celebration of music and technology, drawing an immense crowd and cementing Jarre's reputation for large-scale, visually stunning performances.
Critical Reception
As a concert film, "Paris, La Défense" was primarily received as a visual and auditory spectacle, showcasing Jean-Michel Jarre's prowess in staging massive events. Critics and audiences alike generally praised the technical achievements, the scale of the production, and the immersive experience of the music combined with the light show and fireworks. It is viewed as a significant example of his live performance artistry.
What Reviewers Say
- A breathtaking display of light, sound, and pyrotechnics.
- Captures the immense scale and energy of Jarre's live performances.
- A must-see for fans of electronic music and large-scale concerts.
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Fun Fact
The concert at La Défense set a Guinness World Record at the time for the largest outdoor concert audience, with an estimated 2.5 million people in attendance.
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