It's no secret that French electronic duo, Air, is inspired by the celestial. From their debut album "Moon Safari" to their latest album "Le voyage dans la lune", it seems space has been on their minds. This particular album comes with a twist-the music serves as the soundtrack for a beautiful-if not overly- restored version of Georges Méliès 1902 film of the same name.
The album contains about 30 minutes of music to the film's 15. Consequently, it can feel out of place and filler at times, there are only a select few tracks that can really stand on their own: "Sonic Armada", "Seven Stars", "Parade", and "Cosmic Trip" are among these. However, the overall effect is astral and ambient. It deserves a listen, and the film deserves a look.
