The best of jon and vangelis was released in 1984 after three studio albums of material from the duo. Bootlegs are illegal, buying them does not support yes, jon nor vangelis in any way. 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. 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. From composer vangelis, a true story set in outer space we are part of the universe, and the music is the code, vangelis says. He is probably most well known for his chariots of fire 1981 and blade runner 1982 soundtracks or for. Page of life is the fourth studio album by jon and vangelis. Released in 1984 by polydor records, the album features songs from their first three studio albums. Jon anderson ponders the highs and lows of his solo career, reveals why hes big in. Evangelos odysseas papathanassiou is a greek composer of electronic, progressive. Licensing information for i hear you now by jon vangelis. 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. One of the best teams ever put together in music history. The songs lyrics are inspired and based on three films.
Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. In recent years, he has also collaborated with vangelis and produced some solo. Vangelis full official chart history official charts. The duo released four albums between 1980 and 1991. When i leave this plane of existence, some of my fondest memories will be the sounds and thoughts of jon anderson. How vangeliss cult blade runner score became a classic. At times i can actually feel myself getting slightly embarrased at the gloopiness of the lyricsvocals of and when the night comes.
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. Digitally remastered edition of this album from yes vocalist jon anderson and greek composer and musician vangelis. Short stories, the friends of mr cairo and private collection. Please improve it by verifying the claims made and adding inline. This gives you the right to use the song for tv, film, commercials and other audiovideo projects. Jon and vangelis was a collaborative effort between the singer jon anderson and the greek synthesiser musician vangelis. Short stories is the debut album by jon and vangelis, the collaborative effort between jon anderson of the progressive rock band yes and electronic music pioneer vangelis. 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. The composer of chariots of fire fame has released a new. A joint venture between jon anderson, best known as the lead singer for yes, and vangelis. Hes written a bunch, but his fans are more interested in the intricate jams. Jon and vangelis the best of jon and vangelis discogs.
Short stories actually marks their second collaboration. Provided to youtube by universal music group the friends of mr. Quality control is restored only on the final two tracks here. Judiciously parsed, it is a body of work that alongside. After increasing tensions during the recording of 666, the group split in 1971. Jon and vangelis short stories 1980, vinyl discogs. Jon and vangelis 1986 demos remastered internet archive. Top 10 greatest vangelis songs of all time vote now. Jon and vangelis made several albums together, starting with short stories back in 1979, the last to be page of life in 1991.
The beautiful compositions and arrangements of music combined with an angelic voice from heaven. They formed in 1979 after vangelis had been rumoured to replace rick wakeman in yes a few years before. This was not vangelis only achievement in 2003, he also had a book. Vangelis would produce future albums and singles by their singer demis roussos. Short stories is the 1980 debut album by jon and vangelis. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.
Olias of sunhillow by jon anderson 8718627230459 cd. Also it marks the end of their friendship, due that jon did some changes that vangelis didn. After the success of the vangelis pintura exhibition, his artwork was subsequently exhibited at many wellrespected art galleries around the world. Jon and vangelis is the collaborative effort between the singer jon anderson the lead vocalist of the progressive rock band yes and the greek. These are the demos from the unreleased, 1986 jon and vangelis album. With private collection, the two artists jon anderson of yes fame and vangelis have created what feels just a bit like a classical work. Cairo is a great song for anyone who loves old movies. From composer vangelis, a true story set in outer space. Vangelis had auditioned to be rick wakemans replacement in yes in 1974, but the role was given to patrick moraz.
Jan 14, 2017 page of life is the fourth studio album by jon and vangelis. Also it marks the end of their friendship, due that jon did some changes that. 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. Vangelis biography, birth date, birth place and pictures.
The real reason why jon anderson wont be making another album. Lyrics for all the lyrics of this album, go to jon and vangelis lyrics. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. 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 is the founder and lead singer of the rock group yes. 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. Great songwriters dont necessarily have hit songs, says chris. Jon anderson, vangelis,mike oldfield, sign in to like videos, comment, and subscribe. Please select the type of project you need a license for from the list below. Chariots of fire, 1492 conquest of paradise and more.
Get the best deals on vangelis lp vinyl records when you shop the. The album featured what is now considered one of their most respected songs, state of independence. 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. The story behind jon andersons debut solo album olias of sunhillow. How vangelis cult blade runner score became a classic. I d walk in the studio with vangelis, start singing and three hours later wed. This time period was truly magical for the two artists. He has been involved in many musical collaborations, most famously with jon anderson. This was not the first time that the two had worked together.
It is inspired by stephen hawkings book a brief history of time. Vangelis also received acclaim for his synthesizerbased soundtrack for the 1982 film blade runner. 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 is the last collaboration of jon anderson with vangelis. 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.
Vangelis is credited as composer, wrote music for ballet and film, chariots of fire,academy awardwinning. The best of jon and vangelis by jon and vangelis compilation. It is only used to give a as complete as possible of the collaboration between jon anderson and vangelis. From iconic soundtrack theme tunes to pioneering electronic work that spans six decades, the best vangelis songs are a fascinating journey into the unknown. Find vangelis biography and history on allmusic greek composer vangelis is.
Cairo, was a bigger hit, partially due to the success of the singles ill find my way home and state of independence. Vangelis is a composer and performer who works almost exclusively with electronic instruments. Nov 07, 2019 this is the last collaboration of jon anderson with vangelis. Vangelis recorded with yess jon anderson on multiple occasions. 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. Chronologie part 4 and chronologie part 5 started out as a composition for the swiss watch company swatch. If you have information about any records not covered here, then write by clicking here. Finally, the box includes the dg release invisible connections, which history. The best of jon and vangelis 1984, page of life 1991, chronicles 1994. In july 1981, vangelis and jon anderson released their second collaborative songbased album, the friends of mr cairo. Popular contemporary composer vangelis is known for his innovative electronic music.
Vangelis conceived the idea of their third, 666 1972, a double concept album based on the book of revelation. The composer of chariots of fire fame has released a new album. Composed by jon anderson, vangelis design vangelis engineer raphael preston. Anderson had contributed to vangelis albums heaven and hell, see you later and opera sauvage. Jon anderson, vocalist with the progressive rock group yes had teamed up with vangelis to great effect in 1975 so long ago, so clear.
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. Jon and vangelis private collection releases discogs. 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. Vangelis and jon anderson by then a frequent collaborator released their first. However, the book is current only to around 1997 ending about the time vangelis produced oceanic. A child prodigy, vangelis gave his first public performance on the piano at the age of six, and later studied classical music, painting and. They were originally taken from a cassette which stereo depth was nearer to mono. All the singles and albums of vangelis, peak chart positions, career stats, weekbyweek chart runs and latest news. Nothing about his music seems less than that which the most famous composers throughout history have produced. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet.