En Attendant Cousteau  by Jean-Michele Zarre

Waiting For Cousteau (French title: En attendant Cousteau) is the tenth studio album by French electronic music composer Jean-Michel Jarre, which was released on June 11, 1990. The album is dedicated to the famous oceanographer Jacques-Yves Cousteau (1910-1997) and was released on the occasion of his 80th birthday.

The album is divided into two different styles: Calypso (Parts 1-3): A trilogy of tracks with strong influences from Caribbean music, where steel drums dominate, played by the band "The Amoco Renegades" from Trinidad and Tobago, and Waiting For Cousteau, which is a monumental ambient track lasting about 47 minutes. It is characterized by slow, shifting soundscapes, synthesizers, and natural sounds, creating an atmosphere of "immersion" in the ocean. The musical piece is considered one of Jarre's most experimental, as it lacks a stable melody or rhythm and was partly composed using special computer software.

Waiting For Cousteau achieved commercial success, reaching No. 14 on the UK charts, and remains a favorite among critics for the unique atmosphere of relaxation it offers.