Vangelis is a composer and performer who works almost exclusively with electronic instruments. He is probably most well know for his
Chariots of Fire and
Blade Runner soundtracks or for the tracks used in the
Cosmos television series. He has been involved in many musical collaborations, the most famous that with Jon Anderson.See full bio »
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Een grote verrassing
(1994)
(writer: "Kinematic", "Other Side of Antarctica", "Theme from Antarctica" / performer: "Kinematic", "Other Side of Antarctica", "Theme from Antarctica")
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Bassie als regenmaker
(1994)
(writer: "Theme from Antarctica" / performer: "Theme from Antarctica")
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De 3e van 26
(1994)
(writer: "Antarctic Echoes" / performer: "Antarctic Echoes")
1993My Life
(writer: "CHARIOTS OF FIRE" / performer: "CHARIOTS OF FIRE")
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One Voice in the Cosmic Fugue
(1980)
(writer: "Heaven and Hell Part One - Movement 3" - uncredited, "Entends-tu les chiens aboyer? - Mvmt. 1" - uncredited, "Himalaya" - uncredited, "Alpha" - uncredited, "Comet 16" - uncredited / performer: "Heaven and Hell Part One - Movement 3" - uncredited, "Entends-tu les chiens aboyer? - Mvmt. 1" - uncredited, "Himalaya" - uncredited, "Alpha" - uncredited, "Comet 16" - uncredited)
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The Shores of the Cosmic Ocean
(1980)
(writer: "Heaven and Hell Part One - Movement 3" - uncredited, "Création du Monde" - uncredited, "Comet 16" - uncredited / performer: "Heaven and Hell Part One - Movement 3" - uncredited, "Création du Monde" - uncredited, "Comet 16" - uncredited)
"I function as a channel through which music emerges from the chaos of noise." - September, 1988, "Direct" liner notes.
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Trivia:
Was asked by his collaborator to replace Rick Wakeman on keyboards in Anderson's band Yes. Vangelis refused, perhaps for the better, citing that becoming a supporting member of a band would stifle his creativity and style.
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