Deserted Palace

by Jean Michel Jarre

Deserted Palace cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1972
  • Label: Sam Fox
  • Country: France
  • Length: 33:56
  • Community rating: 2.7/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Predating his international breakthrough with 'Oxyg猫ne', the pioneering French synthesist crafted this highly experimental, unauthorized library music release. Composed primarily on early modular synthesizers and the EMS VCS 3, the brief, atmospheric vignettes were intended for television and film licensing, serving as a fascinating, embryonic glimpse into his future electronic mastery.

Genres

Descriptors: instrumental, space, progressive

Tracklist

  1. Poltergeist Party (2:14)
  2. Music Box Concerto (2:44)
  3. Rain Forest Rap Session (1:44)
  4. A Love Theme for Gargoyles (1:13)
  5. Bridge of Promises (3:18)
  6. Exasperated Frog (0:50)
  7. Take Me To Your Leader (1:58)
  8. Deserted Palace (2:26)
  9. Pogo Rock (1:07)
  10. Windswept Canyon (7:42)
  11. The Abominable Snowman (0:56)
  12. Iraqi Hitch-Hiker (2:32)
  13. Free Floating Anxiety (2:20)
  14. Synthetic Jungle (1:44)
  15. Bee Factory (0:59)

Credits

  • Jean-Michel Jarre - primary artist, composed by
  • Bernard Beaugendre - artwork [uncredited]

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