Vangelis
Evangelos Odysseas Papathanassiou, known professionally as Vangelis, was a pioneering Greek composer and musician born on March 29, 1943, in Agria, Greece. He passed away on May 17, 2022, in Paris, France. Renowned for his work in electronic, ambient, classical, and progressive rock music, Vangelis was a self-taught musician who became a young piano prodigy. He began his musical career in the 1960s with the rock bands The Forminx and Aphrodite's Child, the latter of which released the acclaimed album "666" in 1972.
Vangelis gained international fame for his film scores, most notably for "Chariots of Fire" (1981), which earned him an Academy Award for Best Original Score, and "Blade Runner" (1982). His other significant works include scores for "Missing" (1982), "Antarctica" (1983), "The Bounty" (1984), "1492: Conquest of Paradise" (1992), and "Alexander" (2004). He also composed the music for the PBS documentary series "Cosmos: A Personal Voyage" by Carl Sagan.
In the mid-1970s, Vangelis moved to London, where he established Nemo Studios and released influential albums like "Heaven and Hell" (1975) and "Albedo 0.39" (1976). He collaborated with Jon Anderson of Yes, forming the duo Jon and Vangelis, and released several albums together. Vangelis was also known for his collaborations with NASA and ESA on projects such as "Mythodea" (1993) and "Rosetta" (2016).
Throughout his career, Vangelis was recognized as a pioneer in electronic music and a significant influence on the new age genre. Despite his commercial success, he often focused on artistic innovation, expressing a lifelong fascination with sound and music. His work continues to inspire and resonate with audiences worldwide.
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