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Di Efchon

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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.

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

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...

Haris Alexiou is the best female voice of Greece. I was little when I was watching her concerts on the TV singing along with George Dalaras; watching them both and feeling a magic. Her music has a mysterious magic yes. Buy this record, to feel that you are actually somewhere in the mediterranean, in Greece in particular.

My favourite from this record is Witch, "Magissa" in greek

I think every one must hear her sing and perform. She has this special gift .She enders your soul and stays there for ever,whith her passion and voice.

I bought this CD on a hunch, because I like Greek music in general; I did, however, not know anything about the singer. I can't tell how much I love the melodies of the songs on the CD and her deep, throaty voice. I hope to find/buy other CDs from her.

The music in this album is modern in style, but it also has that special, unique flavor of traditional Greek music. It does not mean that one will listen to early folk-like pieces, but rather that one will immediately know they are greek.
Haris Alexiou has a very lovely and distinctive voice, and she sings with warmth and passion. The songs are beautiful and one feels swept right away to the distant Greece, to the sun, the sea, and the smiles of dancing people. Opa!
Listening to this album made me wish that I had ordered some of her other discs. Unfortunately, there were no music samples of those other CDs.

Even though "Haroula" sings only in Greek (that I know of), she is a very memorable, and oft played part of my CD collection. What a beautiful spirit.

I first heard her music while on the island of Rhodes in 1993, and I have been searching for the owner of that voice for all these years. Now that I have found it again, I get to enjoy her beautiful, wonderful voice (closely placed with that of Mariella Nava from Italy), and beautiful songs, as well as remember how to read Greek, and learn some new vocabulary as I explore the lyrics ! (I'm not afraid to explore new worlds. I've been wanting to learn Greek for quite awhile; perfect avenue!)

I will be picking up some of her other music as I can. Xaris Alexiou is now a fixture in my collection, and a powerful musical influence.
"I'm so happy I found you after all these years, milady !Eucharisto polí,"
Glenn D. Reuther

I've had this CD for a over a year now and liked it from the start. I can't express enough how well I like her voice and the song arrangements. After repeated listenings the music just gets better and better.

Buy it now, do not wait. This CD is what you should add in your music collection. You will enjoy Xaris Alexiou wonderful voice and music. It is one of the singer's greatest work of art.