: Jarre famously wears specially designed asbestos or Kevlar-lined gloves to protect his hands from the heat of the lasers and to ensure better light reflection back to the sensors. "The Time Machine" Performance
: The track features a driving, rhythmic sequence that highlights the "plucking" nature of the laser harp. It combines classic analog synth sounds with modern, aggressive EDM production. jean_michel_jarre_the_time_machine_live_laser_harp
: During "The Time Machine" tour, the harp was integrated into a massive stage rig featuring 3D LED walls and moving light panels, creating an immersive "tunnel of light" effect. : Jarre famously wears specially designed asbestos or
"The Time Machine" is the title track of his 2015 album Electronica 1: The Time Machine . In a live setting, this track serves as the grand showcase for the harp. : During "The Time Machine" tour, the harp
Jean-Michel Jarre ’s performance during "The Time Machine" represents the pinnacle of his Electronica World Tour (2016–2018), blending retro-futuristic technology with modern visual storytelling. The Instrument: The Laser Harp
: The performance starts with Jarre framed by the towering green beams. As the tempo builds, the surrounding LED screens display synchronized 3D graphics that give the audience a sense of traveling through a digital vortex.
: The beams are projected upward into the air. When Jarre's hand "breaks" a beam, a sensor (typically a photocell at the base) detects the lack of light and triggers a specific MIDI note via a synthesizer.