Description
Famous Greek Composers - Mikis Theodorakis, Manos Hadjidakis, Manos Loizos, Vangelis, Yanni, Yannis Markopoulos, ... / ARC Music Audio CD 2003 / EUCD 1829
UPC 5019396182929
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Greece
Product Details
- Label: ARC Music – EUCD 1829
- Format: CD
- Country: UK
- Released: 2003
- Genre: Folk, World, & Country
- Style: Vocal
Overview
Famous Greek Composers is a captivating compilation celebrating the legendary musical figures of Greece, including Mikis Theodorakis, Manos Hadjidakis, Manos Loizos, Vangelis, Yanni, and Yannis Markopoulos. Released in 2003, this album brings together iconic pieces that span diverse styles, from folk and classical to cinematic compositions, showcasing the rich musical heritage of Greece. The compilation features evocative works such as Theodorakis' "Weeping Eyes" and "Ta Ifestia," Vangelis' atmospheric "L'enfant," and Yanni's powerful "Desire." Each track reflects the emotive and intricate nature of Greek music, with stirring melodies that evoke images of the Mediterranean landscape.
This collection also includes lesser-known gems from composers like Manos Loizos and Michalis Terzis, offering a broad view of Greece's musical spectrum. From the passionate rhythms of "Ah Helidoni Mou" to the haunting beauty of "To Feggari Einai Kokkino," this album is a tribute to the emotional depth and cultural richness of Greek music.
Track Listing
- Weeping Eyes – Mikis Theodorakis
- Ionian Sea – Michalis Koumbios
- Kaymos (The Blues) – Mikis Theodorakis
- Ah Helidoni Mou (Oh My Swallow) – Manos Loizos
- Ta Ifestia (The Volcanoes) – Mikis Theodorakis
- Near The Sea – Michalis Terzis
- L'enfant – Vangelis
- The Favour – Mikis Theodorakis
- Desire – Yanni
- To Feggari Einai Kokkino (The Moon Is Red) – Manos Hadjidakis
- It Is Getting Dark – Mikis Theodorakis
- Carol's Theme – Yanni
- Teli Teli (Idioms) – Manos Loizos
- The Road To Siena – George Stavrianos
- I Pilkra Simera (The Sorrow of Today) – Manos Hadjidakis
- Pios Plironi Ton Varkari (Who Pays The Ferryman) – Yannis Markopoulos
Key Credits
- Compiled By: Karin Tubbesing
- Design: Jesse Reuben Wilson
- Layout: Barbara Papadopoulos
- Liner Notes: Diz Heller