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Thomas Bangalter Launches Mirage, An Electronic Ballet Score With June Rollout

The project deepens his post‑Daft Punk pivot to experimental, cross‑disciplinary work.

Overview

  • Bangalter released Mirage: Part II on streaming, introducing his score for a 16‑dancer work commissioned by Geneva’s Grand Théâtre de Genève.
  • An album titled Mirage – Ballet For 16 Dancers arrives in June across digital formats, with physical editions including vinyl, CD and a limited Revox tape.
  • Conceived by choreographer Damien Jalet with contemporary artist Kōhei Nawa, the music is billed as a vast, atmospheric take on electronic minimalism.
  • Linked live and visual events include a Paris public art sound collaboration with JR at Pont Neuf and an immersive Art Basel installation featuring a DJ set by Rampa with visuals by Julian Charrière.
  • The rollout follows Bangalter’s recent shift into ballet and performance scoring, including 2023’s orchestral Mythologies, 2024’s Chiroptera Matiere Premiere, and rare DJ appearances such as a back‑to‑back set with Fred again..