French duo Air isn't exactly part of the underground music scene, but rather has a niche mainstream audience. Despite their relatively small fan base, their affiliation with the '90s French Touch movement has had an indelible influence on the international electronic scene. Their latest compilation of cosmic synthesizers and psychedelic injections is the backing to the silent film Le Voyage Dans La Lune (A Trip to the Moon), their first full soundtrack since their haunting musical framing of Sofia Coppola's film The Virgin Suicides. The duo's work with The Virgin Suicides made them famous, giving them numerous opportunities to collaborate with the likes of Charlotte Gainsbourg and Beck. Le Voyage Dans La Lune, however, takes a step toward more professional work, while maintaining the quality their listeners love.
The album features the characteristic ambivalence of Jean-Beno
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