Audio CD review:
Vangelis - The Best of Vangelis

Vangelis - The Best of Vangelis

Band: Vangelis Title: The Best of Vangelis Rating: Release Date: 03 June, 2002 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 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 Tranquillitats 11: Dervish D 12: Theme From The TV Series Cosmos (Heaven And Hell 3rd) 13: 12 OClock 14: Bacchanale

Customer Review Best of ~ Vangelis I found it in the bargin bin in Loddekopinge at the local Maxi Ica. This is an amazing 2002 compilation. 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. . You can see a complete list of all Vangelis discography, or go back to the Vangelis tabs