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A double disc set, featuring 31 film themes and album cuts from the Oscar-winning, Greek composer and performer, Vangelis. Includes "Blade Runner", "Chariots of Fire", "Conquest of Paradise" and more...
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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
2 CDs of top quality music, a great start to re-discovering Vangelis
23 July 2012
Format:Audio CD
The Collection
Vangelis' wonderful new compilation album. Absolutely the best way to get to know this composer, whose timelessness is reconfirmed. The combination of tracks works like a charm, and very few of the really famous tracks are missing. Of course, a lot of great work has to be left out, even for a double CD, but a compilation should never be more than a great starting point.
There's something extra for the avid fans as well: The Blade Runner main titles finally include the spectacular start of the movie, which was never before released, and Line Open is pretty rare. Finally there is a completely new track, called "Remembering". Great material, both relaxing and inspiring.
The tracks are mostly separated (except for the occasional sound effect to break the silence), sound quality is of course sublime. Both CDs are filled to the top. This is great value for money!
Together with the brand-new Chariots of Fire stage play soundtrack release, hitting the market on the very same day as "The Collection", this is proving to be a good summer for Vangelis music. Enjoy!
Vangelis' wonderful new compilation album. Absolutely the best way to get to know this composer, whose timelessness is reconfirmed. The combination of tracks works like a charm, and very few of the really famous tracks are missing. Of course, a lot of great work has to be left out, even for a double CD, but a compilation should never be more than a great starting point.
There's something extra for the avid fans as well: The Blade Runner main titles finally include the spectacular start of the movie, which was never before released, and Line Open is pretty rare. Finally there is a completely new track, called "Remembering". Great material, both relaxing and inspiring.
The tracks are mostly separated (except for the occasional sound effect to break the silence), sound quality is of course sublime. Both CDs are filled to the top. This is great value for money!
Together with the brand-new Chariots of Fire stage play soundtrack release, hitting the market on the very same day as "The Collection", this is proving to be a good summer for Vangelis music. Enjoy!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
In years to come this man should be revered and talked about in the same manner as many of the past masters (like Beethoven, Pachelbel, Vivaldi). He writes such beautiful and romantic pieces of music but is also able to write dramatic and edgy pieces too.
There have been almost endless 'collections' of Vangelis works but this double album is drenched in quality. It's pleasing to see that Tears In Rain has been released outside of the Blade Runner soundtrack. This is an ambient/romantic piece that just oozes with class. I am though bitterly disappointed that Antarctica (and Antarctica Echoes) have failed to be added. These are two incredibly beautiful pieces (a shortened version of Antarctica can be found on previous Vangelis collections) and anyone who is only just coming around to Vangelis should also download these tracks!
Some of his chart success was alongside Jon (Anderson from Yes) in the late 70s/early 80s and there are some tracks from this collaboration. I'll Find My Way Home is a personal favourite; there are some keyboard-sound similarities with Vince Clarke (Erasure, Depeche Mode, Yazoo) here. Like Clarke, Vangelis stretches the production of the keyboard sounds to create epic soundscapes full of tweets and trembles (listen to it around 2.28 on a good quality CD system) - beautiful, sublime and awe inspiring songwriting.
This is an incredible album and reminds people of the lost art of writing quality music and the ability to write from the heart. This is synth-pop, synth-classical and classical of the highest order. Many of the tracks are from a time when you didn't need to be a Justin Bieber(!!) to get a record contract and that's exactly why it isn't throw-away like much of what equates to music today.
A must buy album. Enjoy.
There have been almost endless 'collections' of Vangelis works but this double album is drenched in quality. It's pleasing to see that Tears In Rain has been released outside of the Blade Runner soundtrack. This is an ambient/romantic piece that just oozes with class. I am though bitterly disappointed that Antarctica (and Antarctica Echoes) have failed to be added. These are two incredibly beautiful pieces (a shortened version of Antarctica can be found on previous Vangelis collections) and anyone who is only just coming around to Vangelis should also download these tracks!
Some of his chart success was alongside Jon (Anderson from Yes) in the late 70s/early 80s and there are some tracks from this collaboration. I'll Find My Way Home is a personal favourite; there are some keyboard-sound similarities with Vince Clarke (Erasure, Depeche Mode, Yazoo) here. Like Clarke, Vangelis stretches the production of the keyboard sounds to create epic soundscapes full of tweets and trembles (listen to it around 2.28 on a good quality CD system) - beautiful, sublime and awe inspiring songwriting.
This is an incredible album and reminds people of the lost art of writing quality music and the ability to write from the heart. This is synth-pop, synth-classical and classical of the highest order. Many of the tracks are from a time when you didn't need to be a Justin Bieber(!!) to get a record contract and that's exactly why it isn't throw-away like much of what equates to music today.
A must buy album. Enjoy.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By blade
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Having been a fan of Vangelis for a while I was interested to hear about a new Vangelis best of as there has been many before. What a present surprise to see the track listing for this, yes it has everything you would expect but also some tracks that are harder to find and rare. There is also an unreleased track called Remembering on there.
Not sure who came up with the track listing or the running order but it plays beautifully.. Maybe it was vangelis himself.. does anyone know.
So a great collection of you are already a fan and a great collection if you have never owned a Vangelis album before. Highly recommended
Not sure who came up with the track listing or the running order but it plays beautifully.. Maybe it was vangelis himself.. does anyone know.
So a great collection of you are already a fan and a great collection if you have never owned a Vangelis album before. Highly recommended
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Always Brilliant
There are a couple of duds on here and truth be if you have albums such as Themes you are not going to get too many shocks but that does not take away this is value for money. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Ridderzaal
5.0 out of 5 stars
cd by Vangelis
I bought this cd for my husband as he loves music by Vangelis. The cd arrived in perfect condition, & my husband very pleased with it.
Published 1 month ago by June Barker
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great music & great value !
Some cool music...Chariots of fire theme and many many more. Makes for great background listening when busy with your household chores,,,HIghly recommended.
Published 1 month ago by Peter A. Dearnley
5.0 out of 5 stars
2 CD of awesomess
You listen to a couple of songs like "Chariots Of Fire" or "Hymne" and it's already worth it.
And then, you have 29 more songs....! Read more
And then, you have 29 more songs....! Read more
Published 2 months ago by E. Vernia
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great album
Speedy services recommended.
Vangelis best hits plus a few more rarities too,
On my play list all the time now
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Vangelis best hits plus a few more rarities too,
On my play list all the time now
.
Published 3 months ago by cdgareth
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful stuff
Vangelis has produced some wonderful music over the years and this album provides some of his best work. The work is extremely relaxing, warming and uplifting. Read more
Published 3 months ago by CN
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful.
This is simply wonderful. Great presentation of Vangelis's best work. Great for background music or simply just chilling out. Highly recommended.
Published 3 months ago by Caroline Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars
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Sorry for the delay but I am very pleased with this item have enjoyed listening to it and a first cless service
Published 4 months ago by discodon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent value for money
This album is a fantastic compilation of Vangelis's best work - geat value for money with 31 tracks, 156 minutes running time!
Published 4 months ago by Pete Townson
4.0 out of 5 stars
Well crafted and thoroughly enjoyable.
Being film tracks some of the offerings here meander a bit. However there is enough of the craftsman here to keep it interesting and overal I thoroughly enjoyed the album which... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Rick the Rad
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