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~ Vangelis
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  • Audio CD (27 Oct 2003)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Original recording remastered
  • Label: U.M.T.V.
  • ASIN: B0000DHK5T
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 3,582 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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    #29 in  Music > Dance & Electronic > Ambient
    #32 in  Music > Soundtracks > Composers

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Track Listings

1. Pulstar
2. Hymne
3. Titles From 'Chariots of Fire'
4. Main Theme From 'Missing'
5. Love Theme From 'Bladerunner'
6. End titles from 'Bladerunner'
7. The Tao Of Love
8. Theme from 'Antarctica'
9. Main Theme From 'Cavafy' (Unreleased Track)
10. Opening theme from 'Mutiny On The Bounty'
11. Conquest of Paradise from '1492 - Conquest of Paradise'
12. La Petite Fille De La Mer from 'L'Apocalypse Des Animaux'
13. L'Enfant
14. Alpha
15. Celtic Dawn (New Track)
16. Movement 1 from 'Mythodea'
17. I'll Find My Way Home
18. State Of Independence

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CD Description
'Odyssey' is a comprehensive collection of electronic musicpioneer Vangelis' work to date. The album features Vangelis' influential instrumental workouts including the main soundtrack themes to Bladerunner, Chariots Of Fire, and Missing as well as two collaborations with Yes vocalist Jon Anderson.

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Another Compilation, Worth Buying for Celtic Dawn, 28 Oct 2003
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There's absolutely no question that the music within this CD is of the highest quality. It is a celebration of 30 years of making music, and the contents of this CD span this timeline.

With such fabulous compositions as "Missing" and "L'enfant", thrown in with established classics such as "Conquest of Paradise" and "Chariots of Fire", the listener is ensured a pleasurable experience- especially as the play-time is almost 79 minutes. I must point out, however, that most of the compositions on this CD have not only appeared on their original CD, but also on other Vangelis compilation albums. In some ways, this is a compilation of compilations.

The main selling point for me was the inclusion of two new tracks. The first, "Theme from Cavafy" is so-so, but the second (an entirely new composition called "Celtic Dawn") is brilliant. As someone who got no pleasure at all out of Vangelis's last original CD, Mythodea, I found it reassuring that the Vangelis I know and whose music I love, can still do it for me. I hope this is a sign that his new album will be a return to form.

Beautifully presented, the album is supplied with well written notes. Vangelis has remastered the disc himself, and even the established classics have been "tweaked" here and there to give a perhaps slightly softer, smoother sound.

Recommended.

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars More of a trek than an odyssey, 10 Dec 2003
An odyssey is hard work, and this album most definitely isn't. I'd never heard of Vangelis before I saw this advertised (I know, I know!), but many of the tunes were familiar. It is very easy, very relaxing listening. Bung it on the hi-fi and lay down on the sofa with a good book and a nice glass of malt. In summary, undemanding, but none the worse for that.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Great album., 22 Nov 2003
By O. G. Jolliffe (MARLOW, BUCKS England) - See all my reviews
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I bought this having seen it on offer and mainly because I was a huge fan of Blade Runner. I didn't know much of Vangelis's other works except for obvioulsy Chariots of Fire.

This was a very good album, good chillout stuff. He is a musical maestro and as far as I can remember the only composer to win an Oscar with a synth score. Really the only complaints I can give is that a lot of his songs uses the same sounds. Musically they are different yes but his synth sound effects are very similar on a lot of songs. The two bonus tracks were a little eccentric but the rest is a great chillout album with some particularly memorable soundtrack songs, such as Chariots of Fire and the End titles from Blade Runner. This is a good album.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Vangelis Odyssey
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4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent collection
I'm very fond of this album, I've had it for a few years now. I find the best time to listen to this album is during momments of stress. For me this is a welcome antidote. Read more
Published on 19 April 2005 by gemgrimp

3.0 out of 5 stars Some good tracks
Good albumn. Im new to Vangelis but liked the snippets id heard. I wasnt completely into his stuff, but some very potent tracks here none the less.
Published on 24 Jan 2004 by Mr. Christopher D. Scutcher

3.0 out of 5 stars A mere repackaging exercise
I received this as a gift in late-October and have listened to it a couple of times - mainly as all, except the two unreleased tracks - I have on the albums they originate from or... Read more
Published on 4 Dec 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars i love this album
i like my heavy rock, punk, ska & dance music but this album just blew me away, if u like your "time to relax" music u will love this album. Read more
Published on 4 Nov 2003 by gav

5.0 out of 5 stars NEW TITLE: the best chill out cd ever (well in my eyes)
i like my dance & heavy rock music but this album just blew me away, its just so relaxing. i must have listend to it 100's of times allredy. Read more
Published on 4 Nov 2003 by gavin doran

4.0 out of 5 stars NOT definitive by any means...
Well, lets be clear on one thing- a truly DEFINITIVE collection would be spread over three discs with a more daring track selection. Read more
Published on 13 Oct 2003 by Ian C. Smith

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