Uploaded by 9thenazeing on Dec 31, 2009
April 5th 1986, at 8.15pm, Downtown Houston is aflame. A kilometer long wall of skyscrapers is illuminated by DCA projectors, fireworks and beamed images. Over one and a half million people witnessed for the very first time an entire city in concert.
... Jean Michel Jarre's commemoration of the 150th anniversary of Houston and Texas, and of the 25th anniversary of NASA, was one of the most spectacular concerts in the history of music.
... Rendez-vous Houston: A City In Concert gained an entry in the Guiness Book Of Records for having attracted the largest audience ever for an outdoor concert.
... The event is also dedicated to the memory of the astronauts who perished in the Challenger tragedy. One of them, Ron McNair, astronaut and saxophonist, should have interpreted "Ron's Piece" in space (a title specially composed for him - it was to have become the first musical piece played and recorded in space.)
In this instance, unfortunately, "HQ" means "Higher Quality" rather than "High quality".
... In 6 parts.
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I have to agree with JennL777...I watched it from atop a Budweiser beer truck on Allen Parkway. Most amazing concert I have ever seen. You had to be there because the low resolution video of the time does not do it Justice. Just in awe throughout the whole show. What Spectacle
pols2go 6 months ago
Always has been and always will be amazing
TamTamster 9 months ago
For me, THE highlight, is the section with the Laser Harp! Never Ever tire of hearing that piece.
SuperRothers 10 months ago
I didn't see the concert, but I saw the rehearsal the night before, which was an all-night affair. They ran through the concert at least three times (more in some sections), and all the music and visuals were included, except for the fireworks. Surprisingly, there were maybe only 1,000 to 1,500 people out for that. It was spectacular! One of the most phenomenal things I've ever seen - certainly the best concert. I wish I could describe how powerful the audio was live, but I can't do it justice.
smilinstevie88 10 months ago
Kids get off the car!!!!!
cosmo1444 10 months ago 2
...''The Eagle'' has landed !!
DjMixRicky 1 year ago
I'm curious to how big the sound PA system was what loudspeakers was used for the concert and how much power it was pushing on peak. This is a mind blowing concert.
JMJ ROCKS!
EmpireLS56KW 1 year ago
amazing
Squab1972 1 year ago
I was in Texas at the time just a short 13 hour drive and I could have been there. But I didn't find out about the show until it was to lite to drive down. Rendez-Vous is such a great album. Jarre has so many great works.
coughcool3 1 year ago
I wish i could be there, to witness this spectacular show. This guy rules.... c',)
spaze1boy 2 years ago