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Jean-Michel Jarre's innovative use of Sellotape on electronic album

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

Originally published by MusicRadar
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Jean-Michel Jarre's innovative use of Sellotape on electronic album

Fifty years ago, Jean-Michel Jarre commenced work on an album that propelled electronic music to global prominence. He utilized Sellotape to combine two preset rhythms simultaneously, enabling the creation of novel beats. Originally reported by MusicRadar.

This innovative technique contributed to the distinctive sound of the album, recognized by its characteristic rhythm: "Dum da da da dem. Dum da da da dum." Originally reported by MusicRadar.

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