Come Quote by Jean-Michel Jarre
“All those ethereal string sounds on 'Oxygene IV' come from the VCS3. It was the first European synthesizer, made in England by a guy called Peter Zinoviev. I got one of the first ones.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussion on synthesizer history, 1976
Describes the VCS3 synthesizer's role in creating ethereal sounds on 'Oxygene IV' and its significance as an early European instrument.
In simple terms: The VCS3 created unique sounds for Oxygene IV.
Key Takeaway
Recognize pioneering electronic instruments.
Themes
music
technology
innovation
history of sound
Mood
nostalgic
curious
Type
historical
technical
When to use this quote
- music production
- historical documentaries
- audio engineering
Key Concepts
synthesis
European electronics
sound design
Questions to Reflect On
- How did early synths influence modern music?
- What makes the VCS3's sound distinct?
A Different Perspective
Modern synths may offer more features.
![“I put all those synthesizer sounds behind "Decoy" and "Code M.D." A lot of things we write together. A lot of things are his, but they don't have that thing I want on the bottom. I often tell him, I say, "Bobby [Irving], if there's a melody, there's another one somewhere that goes with it."” quote by Miles Davis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/094/miles-davis-1842_behinds_i-put-all-those-synthesizer-sounds-behin_1039125.jpg)
