[2] However, the Orb "obliterated it" and reassembled only a few fragments for their remix, much to the chagrin of Jarre, who reportedly "threw a fit and refused to release it".

[2] The Orb released the track themselves under the name "Toxygene", which further irritated Jarre, to whom Paterson retorted "The French are always five years behind us, anyway.

"[2] In statements made after the release of "Toxygene", Jarre denied the reports: "It's not that I didn't like it, but I wanted the first wave of remixes to be linked to Oxygene's theme and textures.

The band appeared on Top of the Pops to promote the song, with the two musicians each sitting cross-legged on a spinning platform surrounded by their gear.

The video for the song is inspired by the CIA's experimental mind control program: MK-ULTRA.