Musigraphy
This musigraphy features a chronological list of the music composed by Vangelis. It is not a complete list, there's no such thing as a complete musigraphy when it comes to Vangelis, as it is no secret that Vangelis created much more music than he released. This list however aims to be as complete as possible, providing an overview of the relevant and original compositions throughout the years. Entries in the list usually include original music by Vangelis, which excludes covers, certain compilation albums, singles without new content and any titles re-using album music (such as television shows, commercials, films and/or documentaries etc.). Performances and concerts are listed in a separate section.
Biography
Evanghelos Odysseas Papathanassiou, widely recognized by his first name ‘Vangelis’, was a Greek musician and composer who has left an indelible mark on the world of electronic and ambient music. Born on the 29th of March 1943 in Agria, a small town near Volos in Greece, Vangelis displayed a passion for music from an early age, eventually becoming one of the most influential and revered composers of our time. Some of his best known works include the film scores for "Chariots Of Fire" (1981), "Blade Runner" (1982), "Missing" (1982), "1492 Conquest Of Paradise" (1992) and "Alexander" (2004), but in his lifetime Vangelis did not limit himself to composing for film, he also created music for theatre, ballet, documentaries, commercials and fashion and charity events. Vangelis sadly passed away on the 17th of May 2022 in Paris, France.
The story of The Forminx
The Forminx was a Greek rock band from the early 1960s, the first band of Vangelis Papathanassiou, that became hugely popular in Athens and Thessaloniki, and quickly conquered the nation with their English repertoire, ranging from covers of popular American and English hits, and later also playing their own compositions on stages all over Greece. They are mostly known for their hit single 'Jeronimo Yanka', which sold an unprecedented number of copies in 1965, and due to its popularity even started a new genre of 'Yanka' songs. The group disbanded in 1966.
The story of Aphrodite's Child
Aphrodite's Child was a Greek rock band, formed by Vangelis Papathanassiou together with Demis Roussos and Lucas Sideras in May 1968 in Paris, France. The group is mostly known for their hit singles such as 'Rain And Tears' (1968), 'End Of The World' (1968), 'I Want To Live' (1969), 'It's Five O'Clock' (1969) and 'Spring, Summer, Winter and Fall' (1970). In three years time the group made three albums, "End Of The World" (1968), "It's Five O'Clock" (1969) and the concept album "666" (1972), the last one is regarded their masterpiece and one of the most important progressive rock works of the early 1970s. A fourth member, Argyris Koulouris, stayed behind in Athens in 1968, but returned in 1970 after fulfilling his army duty to play on their final album.