Jean-michel Jarre - Oxygene Trilogy (2016) [fla... Apr 2026

Forty years after the release of the groundbreaking Oxygène in 1976, electronic pioneer completed his seminal series with the release of Oxygene 3 in December 2016. This final installment, available as a standalone album or as part of the comprehensive Oxygene Trilogy box set, serves as both a nostalgic return to his analog roots and a modern evolution of the ambient soundscapes that defined his career . A 40-Year Journey in Six Weeks

: Jarre intentionally limited his tools to maintain the "dogma" of the original—focusing on sequences and melodic structures rather than heavy percussion. Jean-Michel Jarre - Oxygene Trilogy (2016) [FLA...

: Reflecting the A and B sides of a traditional vinyl record, the album is designed with a darker first half and a brighter second half. Forty years after the release of the groundbreaking

In a move that mirrors the creation of the original 1976 masterpiece, Jarre composed and recorded Oxygene 3 in just six weeks. The project was sparked by a piece of music (now "Oxygene 19") composed during his Electronica sessions, which led him to wonder what Oxygene would sound like if created today. Key features of this final chapter include: : Reflecting the A and B sides of

: The recording blends classic analog gear like the ARP 2600 , EMS VCS3 , and Mellotron with modern tools like Ableton Live and the Moog Sub 37 . The Oxygène Trilogy Experience

For long-time fans, the 2016 release was accompanied by the Oxygene Trilogy Box Set , which unites all three volumes ( Oxygène , Oxygène 7-13 —now rebranded as Oxygène 2 —and Oxygène 3 ) into a single cohesive narrative. Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Jean Michel Jarre: Oxygene 3