The songs lyrics are inspired and based on three films. Jon anderson, vocalist with the progressive rock group yes had teamed up with vangelis to great effect in 1975 so long ago, so clear. Composed by jon anderson, vangelis design vangelis engineer raphael preston. Top 10 greatest vangelis songs of all time vote now. This was not the first time that the two had worked together. Nov 07, 2019 this is the last collaboration of jon anderson with vangelis. Judiciously parsed, it is a body of work that alongside. Nothing about his music seems less than that which the most famous composers throughout history have produced. Jon anderson, vangelis,mike oldfield, sign in to like videos, comment, and subscribe. Jon and vangelis is the collaborative effort between the singer jon anderson the lead vocalist of the progressive rock band yes and the greek.
Short stories is the 1980 debut album by jon and vangelis. However, the book is current only to around 1997 ending about the time vangelis produced oceanic. The best of jon and vangelis 1984, page of life 1991, chronicles 1994. From composer vangelis, a true story set in outer space. Jon and vangelis private collection releases discogs. The story behind jon andersons debut solo album olias of sunhillow.
After increasing tensions during the recording of 666, the group split in 1971. Fans of 80s yes and vangelis should listen to this. Jan 01, 2012 chronologie is the eleventh studio album by french electronic musician and composer jeanmichel jarre, and was released on disques dreyfus in 1993. If you have information about any records not covered here, then write by clicking here. Jon and vangelis the best of jon and vangelis discogs. International breakthrough in 1981 vangelis wrote the score for the british film chariots of fire where he used unorthodox orchestra by the heavy use of synths instead of the traditional. This was not vangelis only achievement in 2003, he also had a book. Jon and vangelis made several albums together, starting with short stories back in 1979, the last to be page of life in 1991. He has been involved in many musical collaborations, most famously with jon anderson. Vangelis would produce future albums and singles by their singer demis roussos. How vangeliss cult blade runner score became a classic. I d walk in the studio with vangelis, start singing and three hours later wed. In recent years, he has also collaborated with vangelis and produced some solo. To finish up the work that jon and vangelis had done since 1979, polydor released the best of jon and vangelis in 1984, combining the singles but not the shorter single edit versions, only the lp cuts plus some prime album cuts.
From composer vangelis, a true story set in outer space we are part of the universe, and the music is the code, vangelis says. Find vangelis biography and history on allmusic greek composer vangelis is. Anderson had contributed to vangelis albums heaven and hell, see you later and opera sauvage. Hes written a bunch, but his fans are more interested in the intricate jams. The album featured what is now considered one of their most respected songs, state of independence.
When i leave this plane of existence, some of my fondest memories will be the sounds and thoughts of jon anderson. Having had a career in music spanning over 50 years and having composed and performed more than 50 albums, vangelis is considered to be one of the most important figures in the history of electronic music. From iconic soundtrack theme tunes to pioneering electronic work that spans six decades, the best vangelis songs are a fascinating journey into the unknown. Please select the type of project you need a license for from the list below. Also it marks the end of their friendship, due that jon did some changes that. Jon and vangelis was a collaborative effort between the singer jon anderson the lead vocalist of the progressive rock band yes and the greek synthesiser musician vangelis. Jon and vangelis short stories 1980, vinyl discogs. A selftaught musician, he began playing the piano at the age of four and gave his first public performance of his.
How vangelis cult blade runner score became a classic. Jon is the founder and lead singer of the rock group yes. Vangelis recorded with yess jon anderson on multiple occasions. The composer of chariots of fire fame has released a new. Digitally remastered edition of this album from yes vocalist jon anderson and greek composer and musician vangelis. Vangelis biography, birth date, birth place and pictures. Quality control is restored only on the final two tracks here. Vangelis is a composer and performer who works almost exclusively with electronic instruments. Jon anderson ponders the highs and lows of his solo career, reveals why hes big in. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. One of the best teams ever put together in music history. Jon sang on heaven and hell 1975 and their works were released on several compilation albums like on odyssey 2003 next to that, together they made music which was never to be released. Jan 14, 2017 page of life is the fourth studio album by jon and vangelis.
All the singles and albums of vangelis, peak chart positions, career stats, weekbyweek chart runs and latest news. These are the demos from the unreleased, 1986 jon and vangelis album. A child prodigy, vangelis gave his first public performance on the piano at the age of six, and later studied classical music, painting and. The best of jon and vangelis by jon and vangelis compilation.
Short stories actually marks their second collaboration the first took place on vangelis 1975 album, heaven and hell, with the track so long ago, so clear. While moderately popular, the 1981 followup, the friends of mr. While there are several songs that could have easily fit in yes own catalog, and the lyrics continue to mine the mystical musings that yes fans had come to enjoy, olias of sunhillow is not the missing yes. Lyrics for all the lyrics of this album, go to jon and vangelis lyrics. It was recorded 1986 in athens and rome and released in 1991 by arista records, and is, as of 2014, their last studio collaboration as.
Recorded in athens and rome, the album was wonderful collection of songs and instrumental work, blending perfectly the instrumental genius of vangelis and the lyrical and vocal majesty of jon. Olias of sunhillow by jon anderson 8718627230459 cd. A joint venture between jon anderson, best known as the lead singer for yes, and vangelis. He is probably most well known for his chariots of fire 1981 and blade runner 1982 soundtracks or for. In july 1981, vangelis and jon anderson released their second collaborative songbased album, the friends of mr cairo. Vangelis and jon anderson by then a frequent collaborator released their first. Chronologie part 4 and chronologie part 5 started out as a composition for the swiss watch company swatch. They formed in 1979 after vangelis had been rumoured to replace rick wakeman in yes a few years before. Also it marks the end of their friendship, due that jon did some changes that vangelis didn. This is the last collaboration of jon anderson with vangelis. Chariots of fire, 1492 conquest of paradise and more.
Evangelos odysseas papathanassiou is a greek composer of electronic, progressive. It is inspired by stephen hawkings book a brief history of time. Jon and vangelis was a collaborative effort between the singer jon anderson and the greek synthesiser musician vangelis. Short stories, the friends of mr cairo and private collection. Finally, the box includes the dg release invisible connections, which history. This gives you the right to use the song for tv, film, commercials and other audiovideo projects. Jon and vangelis 1986 demos remastered internet archive. The composer of chariots of fire fame has released a new album.
Vangelis full official chart history official charts. Vangelis is credited as composer, wrote music for ballet and film, chariots of fire,academy awardwinning. Please improve it by verifying the claims made and adding inline. The best of jon and vangelis is a compilation album by the jon and vangelis duo, the collaborative effort between yes frontman jon anderson and greek synthesizer musician, vangelis. Vangelis also received acclaim for his synthesizerbased soundtrack for the 1982 film blade runner. Released in 1984 by polydor records, the album features songs from their first three studio albums.
After the success of the vangelis pintura exhibition, his artwork was subsequently exhibited at many wellrespected art galleries around the world. Vangelis conceived the idea of their third, 666 1972, a double concept album based on the book of revelation. With private collection, the two artists jon anderson of yes fame and vangelis have created what feels just a bit like a classical work. Oct 17, 2016 from composer vangelis, a true story set in outer space we are part of the universe, and the music is the code, vangelis says.
The duo released four albums between 1980 and 1991. New age composer vangelis created the iconic blade runner score, and in tandem with the film it became a cult classic heres how it happened. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. Jon andersons first project following his departure from yes was to reunite with the equally airy vangelis for a collaborative effort as jon and vangelis. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Bootlegs are illegal, buying them does not support yes, jon nor vangelis in any way. Page of life is the fourth studio album by jon and vangelis. The real reason why jon anderson wont be making another album. Short stories actually marks their second collaboration. Popular contemporary composer vangelis is known for his innovative electronic music.
It is only used to give a as complete as possible of the collaboration between jon anderson and vangelis. This time period was truly magical for the two artists. Licensing information for i hear you now by jon vangelis. It was a tribute to the magic of cinema and the golden age of movies. Get the best deals on vangelis lp vinyl records when you shop the. The best of jon and vangelis was released in 1984 after three studio albums of material from the duo. At times i can actually feel myself getting slightly embarrased at the gloopiness of the lyricsvocals of and when the night comes. He is probably most well known for his chariots of fire 1981 and blade runner 1982 soundtracks or for the tracks used in the cosmos 1980 television series. Cairo, was a bigger hit, partially due to the success of the singles ill find my way home and state of independence. Provided to youtube by universal music group the friends of mr.
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