Le Voyage Dans La Lune (1902) is one of the most famous films in cinema history. Georges Méliès not only made the first science fiction film, but also realized groundbreaking animations. A hand-colored version was lost and was not rediscovered until the 1990s. After years of restoration, the film premiered again in 2011 at the Cannes Film Festival. Just a few weeks before this, Air was ordered to
… provide the sixteen minutes of music. However, the film provided enough inspiration for an entire album. The French electronics duo has often collaborated on soundtracks and you can hear that in the well-cared-for soundscapes. By adding a number of pop songs, the CD also comes into its own separate from the film. The song Parade recalls the best work of Air and adds something new with its cool breaks. And Air's discography was in dire need of that. According to the duo, it was mainly important to show that the film is not boring or old-fashioned. Fortunately, Air proves that this also applies to their own work. (JE)more
