Irene Pappas/Vangelis - Odes [Bonus Track]

Artist:

Pappas, Irene

UPC:

602517206335

Description:

Personnel: Irene Papas (vocals); Stathis Zalidis, Sotiris Zalidis (background vocals).
Recording information: Nemo STudios, London, England (1978).
Photographers: Stathis Zalidis; Veronique Skawinska.
Arranger: Vangelis.
Odes features the most inspired collaboration imaginable. It is a collection of compositions by Vangelis with vocals by the great operatic singer Irene Papas. The vocals, in Greek, become an important instrument of Vangelis` sound design. He has a knack for knowing when to push the instrumental and when to allow Papas` vocals to dominate -- even to the point of some a cappella renderings. Papas is as sharp as ever; Vangelis is always right there. The atmospheres are strong and the soundscapes are dramatic and dynamic. This hard-to-get classic is essential. It is worth every effort to procure it. The only logical comparisons are Vas, Sheila Chandra, Lisa Gerrard, Natacha Atlas, and Yungchen Lhamo. ~ Jim Brenholts

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. 40 Braves
2. Little Orange Tree
3. Fire Dance
4. Kolokotronei, The
5. River, The
6. Roots, The
7. Lamento
8. Menoussis

Album Information

Release Date:

07/03/2007

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Electronic

Label:

UMVD

Producer:

Vangelis

Catalog Number:

1720633

Original Release Year:

1979

# of Discs:

1

Runtime:

50 : 47

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