Greek Music Express: Vangelis: Odes & Oceanic | 27 May 2024

Odes is an album of Greek folk songs by Irene Papas and Vangelis. All the songs are traditional, except two which are original compositions by Vangelis. Recorded in Nemo studios, in 1979, the entirety of the album is performed and produced by Vangelis, with the addition of a five-people choir in the opening track and of course, Irene Papas’ lead vocals. Oceanic is a 1996 studio album by Greek electronic composer Vangelis. It was released in Europe by East West Records and in the United States by Atlantic Records. The music was used in the 1998 documentary Deep Sea, Deep Secrets co-produced by The Learning Channel and Discovery Channel, together with music from Vangelis’ previous album, Voices