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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 /TiVo
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TRADITIONNEL, ComposerLyricist - Evangelos Papathanassiou, Interprète Instrumental, AssociatedPerformer - Irene Papas, Interprète Vocal, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1979 Spheric B.V.
Traditional, ComposerLyricist - Vangelis, Producer, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Evangelos Papathanassiou, Arranger, Work Arranger - Irene Papas, MainArtist - Marlis Duncklau, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Keith Spencer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1979 Spheric B.V.
Evangelos Papathanassiou, Interprète Instrumental, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Irene Papas, Interprète Vocal, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1979 Spheric B.V.
TRADITIONNEL, ComposerLyricist - Evangelos Papathanassiou, Interprète Instrumental, AssociatedPerformer - Irene Papas, Interprète Vocal, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1979 Spheric B.V.
TRADITIONNEL, ComposerLyricist - Evangelos Papathanassiou, Interprète Instrumental, AssociatedPerformer - Irene Papas, Interprète Vocal, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1979 Spheric B.V.
Evangelos Papathanassiou, Interprète Instrumental, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Irene Papas, Interprète Vocal, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1979 Spheric B.V.
TRADITIONNEL, ComposerLyricist - Evangelos Papathanassiou, Interprète Instrumental, AssociatedPerformer - Irene Papas, Interprète Vocal, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1979 Spheric B.V.
TRADITIONNEL, ComposerLyricist - Evangelos Papathanassiou, Interprète Instrumental, AssociatedPerformer - Irene Papas, Interprète Vocal, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1979 Spheric B.V.
Album Description
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 /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 8 track(s)
- Total length: 00:50:58
- Main artists: Irene Papas
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Universal Music, a division of Universal International Music BV
- Genre: Pop/Rock Pop
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16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo
© 1988 Polydor (France) ℗ 1979 Spheric B.V.
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