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: 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 song itself was a collaboration with Boys Noize, reflecting the album's theme of connecting electronic music's past (Jarre) with its present and future. Impact and Legacy jean_michel_jarre_the_time_machine_live_laser_harp

: While newer digital instruments exist, the Laser Harp remains Jarre’s signature because of its sheer scale and the precision required to play it without "ghost notes" or sensor errors in a stadium environment. : Jarre famously wears specially designed asbestos or

: 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. : The track features a driving, rhythmic sequence

: 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.

The Laser Harp is Jarre's most iconic stage prop, originally debuted in the early 1980s. Unlike a traditional harp, it uses high-powered green laser beams that act as "strings."