Vangelis

Odyssey: The Definitive Collection

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Odyssey: The Definitive Collection Review

by James Christopher Monger

New age art rock guru Vangelis has been making music for over 30 years. His progressive, electronic, and highly melodic soundscapes paved the way for artists like Enya -- her debut record borrows liberally from his early-'80s compositions -- and brought instrumental music to the forefront of the pop charts. Hip-O's 18-track retrospective plays like a soundtrack within a soundtrack, chronicling all of his various projects like a well-paced novel. Classic compositions like the theme from Chariots of Fire and the moody, noir-heavy Blade Runner sit comfortably among collaborations with Jon Anderson of Yes and ambitious solo works such as "Celtic Dawn." Vangelis collections tend to be esoteric, focusing on specific time periods or styles as opposed to taking a linear approach to his vast and diverse catalog. Finally, with Odyssey: The Definitive Collection, consumers have access to the most comprehensive overview of this influential electronic pioneer's illustrious career to date.

Track Listing

	Title/Composer	Performer	Time	Stream
1	Pulstar Vangelis	Vangelis	05:24	Amazon
2	Hymne Vangelis	Vangelis	02:43	Amazon
3	Main Theme Vangelis	Vangelis	03:30	Amazon
4	Main Theme Vangelis	Vangelis	03:57	Amazon
5	Love Theme Vangelis	Vangelis	04:53	Amazon
6	End Titles Vangelis	Vangelis	04:09	Amazon
7	The Tao of Love Vangelis	Vangelis	02:19	Amazon
8	Main theme Vangelis	Vangelis	03:52	Amazon
9	Main theme Vangelis	Vangelis	02:48	Amazon
10	The Opening Titles Vangelis / Joe d'Elia	Vangelis	03:50	Amazon
11	[Excerpt] Vangelis	Vangelis feat: English Chamber Choir	06:08	Amazon
12	La petite fille de la mer Vangelis	Vangelis	05:54	Amazon
13	L' enfant Vangelis	Vangelis	04:57	Amazon
14	Alpha Vangelis	Vangelis	05:13	Amazon
15	Celtic Dawn Vangelis	Vangelis	04:05	Amazon
16	Movement 1 Vangelis	Vangelis feat: London Metropolitan Orchestra	05:22	Amazon
17	I'll Find My Way Home Jon Anderson / Vangelis	Vangelis feat: Jon & Vangelis	04:30	Amazon
18	State of Independence Adrienne Anderson / Jon Anderson / Vangelis	Vangelis feat: Jon & Vangelis	04:59	Amazon