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New Master Recording is a unique entry in Jean-Michel Jarre’s discography. Released to celebrate the album's 30th anniversary, it is a complete ground-up re-recording of the 1976 masterpiece using the original analog synthesizers but modern high-definition recording technology. Audio Fidelity & Mixing
The DTS-CD (or the DTS 5.1 track found on the accompanying DVD) provides a surround-sound experience that the original 1970s stereo tapes could never achieve. Surround Experience
: The DTS mix is highly active, using the full speaker array for aggressive directional effects and panned synth sequences. Some listeners find the 5.1 mix "breath of fresh air," while others critiqued it for being occasionally "rear-heavy" or messy compared to the tightly focused original. : Because it was recorded in 24-bit/96kHz
, the sound is exceptionally clean and "crystalline". You will hear the mechanical textures of the original gear—like the Eminent 310
—with significantly more detail than on older CD pressings. Missing Details
: Purists should note that some minor details from the 1976 original are absent, such as the bird chirps at the end of Oxygène Part III Performance Comparison New Master Recording is a unique entry in
Unlike a standard "remaster," this is a live-in-studio performance.
: Jarre describes his vintage synths as the "Stradivarius of electronic music," and the re-recording captures a warmth and "fat" analog sound that digital emulations often lack.
: Some sections are slightly slower or feature minor improvisations, particularly Jarre’s solo on the Moog Liberation Technical Breakdown Jean Michel Jarre - Oxygene (New Master recording)
Jean-Michel Jarre - Oxygène: A Groundbreaking Album Reborn in 2007
The mention of "Jean-Michel Jarre - Oxygène - New Master Recording 2007 - DTS CD.rar" brings to light a fascinating topic for discussion: the evolution of music distribution and the significance of Jean-Michel Jarre's album "Oxygène". This paper aims to provide an informative overview of Jarre's work, the impact of "Oxygène", and the context of its re-mastering in 2007. Fake DTS: Some online copies contain a simple
.bin and .cue from the .rar..cue to a CD-R using Imgburn or similar (DAO mode, no gap).| Parameter | Value |
|-------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Physical disc type | CD-DA (if burned) but flagged for DTS |
| Sampling rate | 44.1 kHz |
| Bit depth | 16-bit (but carries 20/24-bit DTS core compressed to 16-bit PCM form) |
| Bitrate | 1,235 kbps (DTS core) inside 1,411 kbps CD audio |
| Channels | 5.1 (Left, Center, Right, Left Surround, Right Surround, LFE) |
| Codec | DTS Coherent Acoustics (CD-compatible) |
| File inside .rar | Typically .wav with DTS stream, or .dts raw stream, plus .cue |
The .rar archive is just a compression method – after extraction, the user gets either:
.bin/.cue or .iso)To function correctly, the extracted content must be burned to an audio CD (if using a hardware player) or played via software that can decode DTS from a .wav container.
Artist: Jean-Michel Jarre is a well-known French electronic music composer, performer, and record producer. He's famous for his pioneering work in the field of electronic music and has released numerous influential albums.
Album: Oxygène is one of Jarre's most iconic albums. The original "Oxygène" was released in 1976 and consists of six long tracks, each titled "Oxygène" followed by a number (e.g., "Oxygène I", "Oxygène II", etc.). The album was notable for its use of analog synthesizers and for having been created almost entirely by Jarre alone. Hardware method (authentic DTS-CD experience):
New Master Recording 2007: This indicates that in 2007, Jarre re-mastered the "Oxygène" album, possibly incorporating modern technologies to enhance sound quality. This could involve re-recording or re-mastering the original compositions for improved fidelity or even a different mix, possibly including surround sound.
DTS-CD: This refers to a CD that uses the DTS (DTS Surround Audio) format for surround sound. DTS is a 5.1 channel audio format that provides a high-quality audio experience similar to that of a DVD or a digital cinema presentation.
| Release | Mix type | Surround? | Notable quality | |-----------------------------|-------------------|-----------|-------------------------------------| | Original 1976 LP/CD | Stereo (original) | No | Raw, dynamic, slight tape hiss | | 1997 remaster (Disques Dreyfus) | Stereo | No | Cleaner, less noise | | 2007 New Master Recording | Stereo + 5.1 | Yes | Remixed, controversial to purists | | Oxygène 3D (2016) | Stereo / Binaural | No | New recording, not a remaster |
The 2007 DTS-CD is prized by fans of discrete surround but criticized by purists who prefer the original stereo mix’s coherence.
| Problem | Likely cause | Solution | |--------|-------------|----------| | White noise / hissing | Playing DTS as PCM | Use DTS decoder or passthrough | | No center/sub in VLC | VLC decoding to stereo | Go to Audio → Audio Device → 5.1, enable passthrough | | Burned CD plays as noise | Player doesn’t support DTS | Needs DVD/BD player with DTS logo | | Can’t open .dts file | Missing codec | Use Foobar2000 + DTS plugin or VLC |