Customer Reviews

Odes

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This recording by Irene Papas and Vangelis is reminescent of "Heaven and Hell", but with more of a Greek sound. The album is both soothing and energizing, and it is one of Vangelis' more unique performances. Definitely worth it.

Magic is the word that could describe this album! The simplicity of the melodies and the singing with the modern Vangelis'arrangements create a unique atmosphere. It is a Greek album with a particular modern color thanks to Vangelis and Irene Papas. Even if it was recorded more than 20 years ago sound so fresh and new! Highly recommended!

This is Vangelis' greatest work - it is a very contemporary, well advanced for its time, re working of traditional Greek folk songs from the 19th Century using electronics, operatic motifs and complex arrangements-without negating authenticity. Irene Papas is magnificent interpreter of the emotion, depth of these works. She is a master actor and a brilliant vocalist. All Vangelis' other works pale in comparison to ODES.

Odes is a Supreme partnership between a Great Dramatic Actress, Irene Pappas and The Mystical and Cosmic composer, Vangelis..reminds one of another Great partnering of another era,this being ..Bellini's NORMA,with the Legendary Maria Callas and Tulio Serafin, in that they both invoke The Classical and Dramatic and Spiritual elements that is Universal and Eternal, which is contained within each of Us..Odes is a Masterpiece !!!!

Vangelis at his best combined with the excellent voice and soul of Irini Pappa produced a piece of work worth having by all quality music lovers

If you like Blade Runner, then you will also like this album as well, since it was released almost in the same period and has similar sounds and melodies, Topped by some beautiful greek singing.

I was looking for the Odes by Vangelis and Irene Papa for the last 10 years and couldn't find it. It took me about a minute to find it in the Amazon pages. Thank you very much!

The melodies have a patriotic/militaristic style which is jarring. Irene Papas has a strong, low voice but it is not musical. I find I have to work to listen through the tracks, unlike most other vangelis works which transport me.