Jean_michel_jarre_the_time_machine_live_laser_harp May 2026

Jean-Michel Jarre ’s performance during "The Time Machine" represents the pinnacle of his Electronica World Tour (2016–2018), blending retro-futuristic technology with modern visual storytelling. The Instrument: The Laser Harp

: 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. jean_michel_jarre_the_time_machine_live_laser_harp

: 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 Jean-Michel Jarre ’s performance during "The Time Machine"

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." jean_michel_jarre_the_time_machine_live_laser_harp