album · January 1, 2021

Welcome to the Other Side (Concert From Virtual Notre-Dame)

Jean‐Michel Jarre

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This 2021 release captures Jean‐Michel Jarre's 2020 virtual concert held within the metaverse, streamed from a digital reconstruction of Notre Dame Cathedral. It documents a unique fusion of electronic music and virtual reality, taking place in a symbolically resonant, albeit digitally recreated, historical landmark.

• The concert was held on New Year's Eve 2020, streamed globally.
• The virtual venue was a digital replica of Notre Dame Cathedral, destroyed by fire in 2019.
• The album features performances of both new and classic Jarre tracks.

Jean‐Michel Jarre is a French composer and producer of electronic music, known for his ambitious live shows and pioneering use of synthesizers. By 2021, Jarre had a long career, having released his first album in 1971.