Jean-Michel Jarre - Arpegiateur/Arpegiator (State Azure Cover)
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- Опубликовано: 16 сен 2023
- Been working on this cover for quite a while and finally finished and recorded this today. I think my performance/video is a little boring (I just played atmospheric parts, strings, ambient pads and the lead), so I added some interesting stock footage that I think worked pretty well with the track.
I tried to keep this cover pretty faithful to the original, keeping the Emulator drums very close and most of the other parts, while adding a few new bits here and there and a fair amount of new ambient/atmospheric pads etc. The lead part is completely new and improvised on the spot, although I improved and changed it a little post recording (and because my playing sucks). Some of the later sequence parts were impossible for me to figure out precisely, so I had to come up with my own versions.
Arpegiateur/Arpegiator was always one of my favourite tracks by JMJ and this was really fun to work on! Hope you enjoy it.
Synths used:
Dune 3 (bass sequence and 1st synth sequence)
Emulator samples (Emulator flute sequence)
FM8 (2nd sequence bells)
Serum (3rd sequence)
Nexus x2 (later additional sequences not in the original)
Omnisphere (choir pad)
Diva (synth bend transitions)
Diva (synth arp transitions)
Phase Plant (additional pad)
Dune 3 (later bass solo part)
Diva (additional new lead part)
3rd Wave (additional synth keys)
Iridium (additional atmospheric pad/strings)
Summit (additional pad)
SH-2 (outro synth bass)
Video shot on a Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4k with a Sigma 18-35 lens. Editing and colour grading done in Da Vinci Resolve.
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Added all synths used into the description. Some will probably be surprised to see that it's mostly soft synths. The lead part I play via the JD-XA is/was controlling Diva. I first created the entire arrangement in software for convenience, the plan was to swap out some parts for hardware for the final version, as I expected some parts might sound better with real analog synths i.e. swapping the bass sequence from Dune 3 to the Subsequent 37, but actually Dune 3 sounded far better in this case.
Honestly, one of the best renditions of this I’ve heard since I first heard on Concerts in China. Brilliant 👍🏼
That was a long time ago right
Was thinking the same thing, I have the original CiN vinyl. Dare I respectfully suggest though that a strategic and subtle gated reverb on the clap would have sent this rendition even higher.
I reckon Jean himself will listen / watch this incredible performance, its that good.
If I could time travel, I'd go to Jarre's China tour in the 80s...
Same very thought
Yeah "jonques..." when the synths come in mixed with traditional instruments = heaven
Incredible! this brings back so many memories from my younger self listening to Jarre. Thank you for keeping his legendary electronic music alive!
Thanks!
i perfectly remember my first vinyl by JMJ, "Oxygene" that day my life changed...., magnificent cover SA...
So glad I was able to catch the premier of this. The mix and stereo field sound so good! 💯
This is a stellar rendition, Pat! Just, WOW!! 🤩✨️🤩✨️🤩 Love the artwork too!
I still remember hearing this for the first time back in the 80's. Thank you for an incredible re-imagining of one of my
fave pieces.
It's nice to see you in person. Jean-Michel Jarre was way ahead in his musical story - Recalling a story shared with me by a leading LON music producer - At concerts, additional generators were needed to power the equipment. I speak about this more in my upcoming memoir Tailor-made to Fly. Available in bookstores/online and audiobooks Q3/24. Continue to enjoy the musical Journey.🚀
Remembering a time when the my best acoustic sanctuary was in my car listening to JMJ- The Concerts In China on CD. So Powerful.
He's gone and done Arpegiator! Glorious. Really good.
I first discovered JMJ back in 1986 and have been a massive fan ever since! You do him great honor with your wonderful cover! It's because if JMJ I love electronic music like YOUR AMAZING original works and have bought many of them on Basecamp! The best compliment I know is how much your work makes me also think of one of the other great composers - Vangelis.
Thanks so much for your comment and support!
IMHO, it's the most amazing recreation of another masterpiece of Jean-Michel Jarre. Incredible!
Thank you!
Real nice cover I hope you release a album of them.
A great job! From a music fan of 45 years, brought up on Jarre, Tangerine Dream and Klaus Schulze that my dad would play constantly when I was a kid.
Thank you!
I'm really looking forward to this, it's one of my favourite JMJ tracks that, unfortunately, doesn't last long enough.
Neither is this one long enough, but I hope you enjoyed it anyway :) it's a tiny bit longer!
@@stateazure it was a wonderful recreation, thank you!
@@stateazureI just miss a bit more of China Concert reverb 😅 but it sounds amazing.. You changed the Simmons Drums for a hard dry hit drum.
Oh man, am I ever glad I came across this, been forever it seems since I've heard anything from Jean-Michel Jarre. Love it!
This sound like the Jean Michel I used to listen to. Much better than the modern albums and tracks. Old school. Love it.
What a masterful rendition. ❤
Wonderful. Your solo was fantastic, perfect placement. JMJ would approve.
When I first heard the original I got goosebump overdose and this cover does the same darn thing . Very nice indeed. Sweeping chord changes .... oh yeah !
This has to be on bandcamp !!
Great work, thank you !!
Literally my most favorite JMJ track.
Love the rework you did to the later lead synth giving it what i can best describe as a more Buck Rogers Disco vibe.
State, what a sound field, great one. And superb visuals, too. Thank you 😊
Added to my electronica list! ❤
astonishing cover, congrats! probably one of my top 5 Jarre tracks, just perfect in every way...
Now this will be special!
captured a bit of JMJ's soul here
Yes indeed. You are the Superman of sound in your Fortress of Solitude!!
I got goosebumps at how good this was! Thank you!
Dude. This is awesome. Just incredible. Literally blown away. Such talent!!
It's been so long since I've been here! This is already a Classic from the golden 80s. Author, bravo! Great job!
Amazing journey through the Arpegiator!
Loved it! 🎼🎹🎶
🤘
One of my favourite and timeless tracks! Great cover!
What a great job have you done!!!
I am a big fan of this JMJ composition. This was a big concern for me that it is so rare, I'd say even underrated!
And your interpretations is SO GREAT! I like it very much!!!
Thank you!
Interesting and refreshing to see a Jarre cover that is not a remix! Well done!
State Azure! As a self proclaimed fanboy of JMJ since 1977, I approve 😀
I think you walked a fine line of excellence here: respecting the original form, yet adding your own input which I thought was very fitting.
On a side note, and I'm stating the obvious, this version makes it quite clear to hear how "analogue" the original is in comparison - i thought it was interesting....(synth geek!)
Nicely done! 👍
JMJ! Yass! The stereo separation and movement is just perfection. Huge nostalgia hit as well. Amazing work SA, great visuals too. I'll be listening to this interpretation a few times, for sure.
Stunning cover of one of my favorite JMJ pieces. Love this! Nice work with the video as well. Your recording sound quality is excellent, too!
Thank you!
Thats the most awesome cover i ever heard from any JMJ tracks, sir, my respect!!!
HOLY MACKEREL, THIS IS MINDBLOWINGLY AWESOME!
I grew up appreciating and trying to channel Jarre into my own playing in the mid-late 80s. This is an excellent rendition! Love your work.
really sweet rendition, captures the original perfectly and brings it into 2023....nice
A masterpiece!
This is an amazing cover, one of my favourites of Jarre, well done!
Just WOW. I love this tune from when I first heard it way back in the 80's on a cassette played through a cheap Walkman and very cheap headphones 🎧.
Thanks for doing this cover version 👍👍
I love your renditions of many electronic music pieces.
This is great. Thanks.
Last time i listen Jean i was a kid, always enjoy his songa, o from 1978.
Woohoo, wow what a great cover of a classic. Fantastic work Pat!
i love JMJ a greatest elektronic music Artist !!!!
Good stuff. Thank u for the upload.
This is soooo good. It's one of my favourite tracks ever, I've listened to the original hundreds of times. Your version is amazing :)
Thanks :)
One of Jarre's monuments to me.
A superb cover. Arpegiator is in my top 5 favourite Jean-Michel Jarre tracks. The Concerts In China album is often overlooked, but I think its one of his best albums. Night In Shanghai is epic! Top work as always. :)
Thank you! I agree, amazing album. I would like to maybe do a version of Equinoxe 7 one day, incorporating the amazing intro he does on this album
@@stateazure awesome! I'll look forward to that, especially with that thunderous bass line :) I think the only other time he's played that intro for Equinoxe 7, apart from in China was at Destination Docklands. Dunno why, its' fantastic.
I like the _idea_ of J-M Jarre more than I actually like his music.
*This is much better!*
Takes me back listening to that , great reproduction.👍🏻
Really exceptionally good adaptation! Gorgeous lead sound in the final part. 🏆
I've been following your music for a very short period of time and I believe your atmospheres are great. With this cover you proved to be at theblevel of the master. Not many people live having made a really good remix or cover of a JMJ song, and you completely nailed it. You perfected an already perfect song. Infinite thanks for this!!!
Many thanks!
This is EXCELLENT.... Your favourite fan in NZ.
Dude I love your setup its so organized very well !
Thanks :)
You gonna get a whole lotta love for this one as it is a marvelous work. Kudos buddy.
RIGHTEOUS !
This really is VERY good. The pads really make it cosmic. Feels like Richard Devine had role in this with all the band pass filter sweeps. Bravo!
Brillant, einfach super gemacht. Das würde einem JMJ sicher gefallen ❤
Congratulaciones por siempre a toda tu obra musical. Yo siempre agradecido al escuchar tu trabajo.
It's so good... love it. Thank's for this !
incredible setup...... perfect sound.... excellent.....
As JMJ opend a whole new world to me when I was a very young boy. This is a impressive spin on it. Congrats❤
This is so much fun to play drums to
Fantastic rendition!! Well done!
This music is very VERY good for me!!
Nice job stranger. I take no music disapproving and it’s so rare that I finally meet a perfect sound.
Just amazing ! Thank you for this
Fantastic work on this my good man!
Fantastic! Nice job!! Love it. 🙂
Your Art Enhances Life!
Really REALLY well done!!!!
love it, great Bass in headphones, its party on time for xmas eve. Have a good one ya all.
Thanks for sharing. I like this composition of yours alot. I read your notes and hear some creative discontent driving your process (lots of artists have this). I feel that you have been faithful to Jarre and hope you some day do a cover of Oxygene. I like Jarre a lot and found your cover to be less frenetic than the original. I consider this to be your own style coming through. I also hear some Tangerine Dream like themes in this Jarre cover, in some of the expansive pads and the synth trumpet sounds, and like this also.
Thanks, Raku. It wouldn't be one of my covers if I didn't add some of those atmospheric pads etc in, plus that gave me something to improvise over the main part of the track, since everything else was sequenced. Glad you liked it! I'd love to do something from Oxygene at some point, though I have other covers to tackle before that so it won't be any time soon.
I hope this superb version inspires the composer Jean-Michel to play this piece more often in concert !
genius, chill, 90s corporate america ambience ❤😁
Mr Jean Michelle-Jarre will be very impressed. Brilliant cover!👍👍
Amazing ❤❤❤❤I love this session 💫💫💫💫💫💫💫💫
Genuinely thought RUclips was playing JMJ! Amazing work!
Cool, sends into another world...
Absolutely great as always x
Nailed it. Really great work!
Great version and great visualization!
Funky! Really enjoyed this
loved it! thanks for being awesome!
Muzyki elektronicznej słucham od dziecka i chyba nigdy mi się nie znudzi a mam 60 lat poproszę o więcej brawo❤
*this is great, I love it! respect ! thx*
Been a JMJ fan since Oxygene in the late 70s. This rendition, of my favorite track from the concerts in China, is absolutely fantastic. The ambient of the original is all there. Jarre never repeated this recipe, it's just very different from all the other work.
Anyone remembers this song in the movie 9 1/2 Weeks, the scene at night, raining, with Kim Basinger and Mickey Rourke doing it...
Congrats and keep on the good work.
Cheers 🇵🇹
Glad you enjoyed it :) Thanks for the comment!
Great job and very nice song!
Great work and very nice sound , well done !
Fantastic job. Not the easiest JMJ track to cover.
One of my all time favs
Fantastic music with amazing sound reproduction!
One of my favourite tracks when I was a kid!
Excellent cover, thank you.
Beautiful theme, inspiring...