Jean-Michel Jarre: Live in Bratislava (2024) [Blu-ray]

Jean-Michel Jarre has announced the release of ', the definitive audio-visual record of his historic open-air concert-event 'Bridge From The Future', performed on May 12, 2024 in Slovakia.

Now, for the first time, the full 22-track performance is available across a range of deluxe formats, including a brand new unseen Director's Cut of the concert film, remastered audio, exclusive vinyl, and a 40-page coffee table photo book documenting this once-in-a-lifetime production.

Staged as the opening event of the seventh edition of STARMUS Festival, 'Bridge From The Future' was Jarre's most ambitious live production to date. A sweeping sci-fi soundscape with stunning visual storytelling, choreographed light and laser displays, a 400-drone ballet, fireworks, and an architectural stage, designed by Jarre, that framed the iconic UFO Bridge with twin 30-meter towers.

The concert also marked an historic first-time collaboration between Jarre and Queen guitarist Sir Brian May, who joined him on stage for a powerful new arrangement of Dvořák's 'New World Symphony' as well as newly adapted works 'Bratislava Time' and 'Rendez-vous Bratislava'. Jarre was accompanied by longtime collaborator Claude Samard and rising British artist Adiescar Chase, with contributions from the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra and a 19-piece chorus from the Slovak Philharmonic Choir.

Constructed over a month by a crew of over 100, the mammoth set incorporated more than 170 tonnes of equipment, 21 LED screens, 150 projectors, and hundreds of kilometers of cabling — making it the largest stage ever built in Slovakia.

As crowds gathered throughout Bratislava, they were welcomed by a brand new Jean-Michel Jarre composition 'Bridge From The Future' - an immersive ambient piece weaving real sounds from the stars with atmospheric electronics. This meditative introduction, inspired by the theme of the STARMUS Festival, is available only on the blue 10" vinyl included in the Ultimate Collector's Box Set.

Jean-Michel Jarre said: "Since that very special night in Bratislava, we've worked with a brilliant creative team to bring together the most complete, cinematic version of the concert possible. The sound on this release comes from the live TV broadcast of the concert, capturing the raw, in-the-moment energy of the performance. I'm proud to finally share this with everyone. Not only those who joined us in Slovakia or watched online, but all who want to relive the experience.