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Jean-Michel Jarre - Rendez-Vous Lyon
October 5th, at 10.30 pm , after pope John-Paul II`s blessing of Lyon from the top of Fourvieres hill, Rendez-Vous Lyon got under way, a concert performed for more than 800,000 people on the banks of the river Saone. Fourvieres hill was ablaze for ninety minutes, fired on by cannons of light, fireworks and images synchronised to music being performed live on the central stage by Jean-Michel Jarre, 60 musicians and 120 choristers. A baroque feast, blending classical and avant-garde, workmanship and high-tech, past and future, Rendez-Vous Lyon will long be remembered as an exceptional event.
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Plot Summary
Recorded live in Lyon, France, this concert film captures Jean-Michel Jarre's spectacular performance celebrating the city's bicentennial. The show features his signature blend of electronic music, lasers, pyrotechnics, and large-scale visual effects, creating an immersive audiovisual experience for the massive crowd.
Critical Reception
As a live concert recording, critical reception focuses on the spectacle and musical performance. 'Rendez-Vous Lyon' is widely regarded as a prime example of Jarre's ability to stage ambitious, large-scale electronic music events that push the boundaries of live entertainment. Audiences and reviewers alike praise the impressive visual effects and the energetic execution of his iconic synth-driven compositions.
What Reviewers Say
A visually stunning and sonically immersive electronic music spectacle.
Highlights Jean-Michel Jarre's mastery of large-scale concert production.
Features a powerful performance of his influential electronic music.
Google audience: Google user reviews for this concert film generally praise the grand scale of the production and the unique atmosphere created by the blend of electronic music and visual effects. Many commend Jean-Michel Jarre's pioneering spirit in live electronic music performances.
Awards & Accolades
None notable (as a live concert recording, major awards are not typically applicable)
Fun Fact
During the 'Rendez-Vous Lyon' concert, Jean-Michel Jarre performed a unique version of 'Rendez-Vous VI' with astronaut Ron McNair playing saxophone live from the Space Shuttle Challenger, though sadly, McNair perished along with the shuttle during its launch several months prior to the concert's broadcast.
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