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"Greek composer Vangelis, who was known for his celebrated film themes for Chariots of Fire and Blade Runner, has died at the age of 79.

He won an Oscar for the stirring score to 1981's Chariots of Fire.

Paying tribute, Lord Puttnam, who produced the film, told the BBC Vangelis had created "a new musical landscape".(BBC)


 


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Originally posted by Forest Hillbilly

DEAD

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"Greek composer Vangelis, who was known for his celebrated film themes for Chariots of Fire and Blade Runner, has died at the age of 79.

He won an Oscar for the stirring score to 1981's Chariots of Fire.

Paying tribute, Lord Puttnam, who produced the film, told the BBC Vangelis had created "a new musical landscape".(BBC)


His Bladerunner soundtrack and Chariots of Fire theme are classics.

 


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Never knew he was Greek. Some iconic music there that will never be forgotten.

RIP

 


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Originally posted by ASCPFC

Never knew he was Greek. Some iconic music there that will never be forgotten.

RIP

He was in Aprhrodite's Child, a Greek Prog outfit, with Demis Roussos.

 

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Originally posted by Slimey Toad

He was in Aprhrodite's Child, a Greek Prog outfit, with Demis Roussos.

I'm learning stuff all the time. Not sure I'll be listening to it but thanks for the heads up.

 


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View mr. apollo's Profile mr. apollo Flag Somewhere in Switzerland 24 May 22 9.27am Send a Private Message to mr. apollo Add mr. apollo as a friend

Originally posted by ASCPFC

I'm learning stuff all the time. Not sure I'll be listening to it but thanks for the heads up.

666 - Aphrodites Child Posted an album on the mp3 of Vangelis for those that want to explore his music

 



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View Pete53's Profile Pete53 Flag Hassocks 26 May 22 2.44pm Send a Private Message to Pete53 Add Pete53 as a friend

Originally posted by Slimey Toad

He was in Aprhrodite's Child, a Greek Prog outfit, with Demis Roussos.

I remember hearing their song Rain and Tears played on the radio quite a bit on its release in 1968. It just crept into the top 30 very briefly.

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Edited by Pete53 (26 May 2022 2.45pm)

 

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