Di Efchon

Haris Alexiou | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 7, 2000)
• Original Release Date: January 27, 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Ark 21
• ASIN: B000001YPL
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #230,076 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #78 in Music > World Music > Europe > Continental Europe > Greece

Track Listings

1. With Blessing

2. Witch

3. Concert

4. Autumn

5. Our Soul (America)

6. To Live or to Die (Flamenco)

7. The Sandals

8. Come My Youth, Pass

9. The Karelia

10. The Homeland

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ANCIENT AND MODERN -- THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS, June 11, 2001

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Larry L. Looney (Austin, Texas USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Di Efchon (Audio CD)

Haris Alexiou's voice is a marvel -- its power can pick you up and elevate you to breathtaking heights, then gently cradling you, bring you back to earth. Her range of emotion is impressive, as are the compositions and arrangements on this disc. 'DI EFCHON' translates as 'With blessings', and this talented Greek singer-songwriter is definitely adept at delivering blessings.

The selections included here are firmly rooted in the Greek rebitika tradition -- songs of and for the people -- but the usual instruments are augmented by modern ones (electric guitars, keyboards, drums and bass), to great effect, without losing the unmistakable feel of Greek music. The musicianship and recording is first-rate throughout. There is a definite dramatic feel to many of these songs -- I am reminded here and there of the scope and intent of Kate Bush's work, if not the sound. I can easily picture video or film images to go with these songs -- something Kate pioneered (and excelled at) for female singer-songwriters.

There are many wonderful artists working in Greek music -- it's a vital, living part of their culture. Haris Alexiou's work is a great place to begin your tour.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I say this is the one to buy..Enjoy, October 5, 2000

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DR RAED K QAQISH (Amman Jordan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Di Efchon (Audio CD)

Ever since I was introduced to Haris Alexiou, through my quest to know more about my past and heritage as a Greek descended...I fell in love with her music...If u are a romantic person and loves the sprit of music and nothing superficial,, this is the type of music u should attend to...it will left your spirit high..

I love her songs and wonder about in her deep and warm voice,,

If u want a solid and sound advise whether or not to buy the CD ..I say this is the one to buy,,,Look up George Dalaras too

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Haroula number 1, November 25, 2003

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Mr. Paul Kiritsis "Alexander Helios" (Melbourne, Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Di Efchon (Audio CD)

Greece's gem off course...Haris Alexiou is a living phenomenon having been Greece's leading artist in the past 3 decades...her voice is deep, throaty and extremely powerful...this album represents the pinnacle of her career and is one everybody should have in their cd collection...do not hesitate to buy! Her earlier work in the 70's and 80's is also awesome..the ballad "Ola Se Thimizoun" from the album "Ta Tragoudia Tis Haroulas" (1979) is one of the best greek ballads ever written...she has the best repertoire of songs from all the greek artists...she is an icon in Greece and will only solidify her position there in the next decade...