Odes

by Irene Papas

Odes cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1979
  • Label: Polydor
  • Country: Greece
  • Length: 51:03
  • Community rating: 3.78/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

In a brilliant collision of ancient tradition and futuristic technology, the legendary Greek actress collaborated with Vangelis to reinterpret traditional Hellenic folk songs. The incredibly dramatic, deeply commanding vocal performances recount historical battles and folklore, backed entirely by sweeping, cosmic synthesizer arrangements. It is a monumental, highly atmospheric work that bridges centuries of Greek cultural identity.

Genres

Descriptors: atmospheric, history, patriotic, electronic, folk, traditional, theatrical, vocal, orchestral

Tracklist

  1. Les 40 Braves (5:15)
  2. Neranzoula (Le Petit Oranger) (5:49)
  3. La Danse Du Feu (6:03)
  4. Les Kolokotronei (3:16)
  5. Le Fleuve (6:43)
  6. Racines (8:47)
  7. Lamento (8:29)
  8. Menousis (6:37)

Credits

  • Irene Papas - primary artist, words by
  • Arianna Stassinopoulos - words by
  • Inta Paraschou - chorus
  • Kiriakos Katzourakis - chorus
  • Sotiris Zalidis - chorus
  • Stathis Zalidis - chorus
  • Vassilis Kapetanianis - chorus
  • Traditional - written-by

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