Industry May 27, 2026

50 Years Ago: Jean-Michel Jarre's Electronic Music Landmark

'Dum da da da dem. Dum da da da dum.' You know the one…

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50 Years Ago: Jean-Michel Jarre's Electronic Music Landmark

In the summer of 50 years ago, Jean-Michel Jarre commenced the creation of an album that would propel electronic music to a global audience. He utilized Sellotape to achieve the simultaneous playback of two preset rhythms, enabling the production of innovative beats. Originally reported by MusicRadar.

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