OXYMORE Pierre Henry Hommage
From January 21 to 23, 2022, Jean-Michel Jarre and VRROOM premiered Jean-Michel Jarre’s latest opus, “Oxymore”, an immersive concert that was played simultaneously at the first Hyper Weekend Festival at the Maison de la Radio in Paris in multichannel format and in virtual reality, with the aim of bridging the gap between the real and virtual worlds.
With “Oxymore”, Jean-Michel Jarre and VRROOM have created an unprecedented immersive experience, blending music, technology and virtual reality. This collaboration is a tribute to the legacy of Pierre Henry, while exploring new frontiers in musical creation.
What is Oxyville ?
Oxyville is a virtual city designed by the Russian artist Pavel Pavlyukov in collaboration with Jean-Michel Jarre and produced by VRROOM. It is the setting for Oxymore's immersive experience. Inspired by iconic musical instruments from the early days of electronic music, Oxyville offers a unique environment for musical performances in virtual reality.
The immersive virtual reality concert
Broadcasted, "Oxymore" was presented in multichannel format and in virtual reality, giving audiences a unique experience as they immersed themselves in the music and visuals of the concert. VRROOM was responsible for the production of the event, ensuring optimal sound and image quality for virtual spectators.
