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 Time Machine" is the title track of his 2015 album Electronica 1: The Time Machine . In a live setting, this track serves as the grand showcase for the harp.

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."

: 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

: 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.

For fans, seeing the Laser Harp live is a ritual. During "The Time Machine," it serves as more than just a musical instrument; it is a piece of performance art.

: During "The Time Machine" tour, the harp was integrated into a massive stage rig featuring 3D LED walls and moving light panels, creating an immersive "tunnel of light" effect.