The Best of Vangelis [IMPORT]

Vangelis

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 3, 2002)
• Original Release Date: May 25, 2002
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: RCA Victor Europe
• ASIN: B000067CII
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #12,716 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

1. Spiral

2. Pulstar

3. Freefall

4. Sword of Orion

5. Alpha

6. Ballad

7. To the Unknown Man

8. So Long Ago, So Clear

9. Shine for Me

10. Mare Tranquillitatis

11. Dervish D

12. Theme from Cosmos (Heaven & Hell 3rd Movement) [From the TV Series Cosm

13. 12 O'Clock

14. Bacchanale

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Budget-price 2002 compilation featuring material from the artist's RCA period. 14 tracks, 'Spiral', 'Pulstar', 'Freefall', 'Sword Of Orion', 'Alpha', 'Ballad', 'To The Unknown Man', 'So Long Ago, So Clear', 'Shine For Me', 'Mare Tranquillitatis', 'Dervish D', 'Theme From The TV Series 'Cosmos' (Heaven & Hell 3rd Movement)', '12 O'Clock' & 'Bacchanale'.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best of ~ Vangelis, April 22, 2005

By	Bjorn Viberg (European Union) - See all my reviews

This is an amazing 2002 compilation. I found it in the bargin bin in Loddekopinge at the local Maxi Ica. I was a bit suspicious since the prize was rediculousy low but I wanted to give it a try since Vangelis is a true master of electronic music. This compilation covers mainly his works from the 70's with one exception that being track number 9 which was released 1991. Vangelis work from the 70's is heavily influenced by the soft keyboard sound of the time and it sounds a bit like Jarré's work at the same time and a bit of a touch from Kraftwerk. Anyone that thinks that electronic is played by muisicans that could not handle "real" music will be in for a surprise as this kind of music is not for the novice but requires the same skills as for a classical piano player. Vangelis is truly an amazing artist, musician and composer. The book-let features a very nice photo of Vangelis playing and inside it has very to the point and well written story covering the artist and his music. This is a grand compilation for a very reasonable price.

5.0 out of 5 stars A "GEM" of a collection!, May 23, 2009

By	Charles S. Holzheimer "durnik150" (Centennial, CO) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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While summarizing a career spanning over 40 years on one disc is a little pretentious, this is truly a gathering of quality pieces from Vangelis.

I own very few Vangelis recordings and wasn't going to go back and buy the whole library. I did give this disc a chance and was very pleasantly surprised. Each song stands on its own as a great composition. Some are highly energetic and others are soothing and relaxing. Either way, every one of the songs is great.

I highly recommend this as either an introduction to Vangelis' work or as a well-chosen select few from a great composer.