I would like to salute everyone of you who have watched and shared comments about these videos. Vangelis’ music, thoughts and vision regarding Music and life in general, was, is and will always be a source of bright light in our lives.
100, 200, 300, 400 or 500 years from now. He will be recognize as one of the greatest in the history. Were lucky we still have someone like him in our time.
R.I.P. master Vangelis, you make us feel the sky and Universe here in the Earth, but now, you´ve conquest the paradise, you have won your place in the paradise, and your music will hear forever.
@@peteragoston-petrosthemusi8260 Maybe he just isn't interested in selling his music. I love his music and I am grateful for having the chance being able to hear the wonderful and one of a kind music that he creates
Vangelis is one of the main sources of inspiration in my life. I’ve set the mood and got through some hard times with his music. I think hearing “The Friends of Mr. Cairo” late one night on a classic rock station made me buy my first Vangelis album, followed by his “Themes” compilation. I’ve watched many sunrises and sunsets listening to “The Bounty” end titles. 🌅
He just wanted to make beautiful music and didn’t want all the fuss that came with success. The success was a means to an end to allow him to continue making beautiful music. In my opinion.
All these praises here in the comments for Papathanassíou, God bless his soul, but did you all listen to what he is saying here ? He identified the problem with the music industry from the get-go and did not want to be a part of it. He is the true to heart musician creating what he feels and senses. Not a hit maker for the public to consume day after day like that fast food burger he mentions. Yet he played the game with ' the machine' ( record companies etc) in order to bring in the $ so he could build and continually update his studio with the instruments neccesary to keep creating. Vangelis even admits sacrificing alot of his time to 'play that game' and regrets doing so . He was riding the double edged sword for a time, a very difficult thing to do when you at first cannot be totally independant of those record companies. I find his albums that are lesser known to be some of his finest works and the ones that became popular / hits / sold well ...not soo much . I think he would probably agree because soundtracks are basically composer for hire recording aligned to scenes in a film. The rest of his albums are really him unrestricted, true Vangelis. Consider those albums now and you discover the real Evángelos Odysséas Papathanassíou. To the Great One Godspeed.
He tried to stay true to himself as much as he could, had to play the game to be able to “buy freedom” one could say, freedom to express himself. I guess he felt tainted when doing so, but just had to
Bonjour Optimus. Votre commentaire est très censé. Grâce à vous, je vais pouvoir réécouter et peut-être découvrir des oeuvres moins connues de l'artiste que j'ai toujours adoré. Passez un agréable week-end et prenez soin de vous. Philippe depuis la France.
vangelis has always been a huge influence for me, and to hear him speaking humbly and truthfuly - helps me realise all the more,( being a unique musician who wants to create interesting, adventurous and fulfilling music) how important it is to be true to yourself and not sell out to the media, although, as he states here, he had to do that to a point.
Just over two weeks ago I sadly had to bury my oldest friend - who was found dead on a beach 3 days before his 47th birthday. Last week I learn of the passing of Vangelis who was one of my musical heroes. Vangelis wrote a lot of amazing music in his career but “Rachel’s Song” from the Blade Runner soundtrack is probably my favourite. The world has sadly lost yet another legend. R.I.P. Vangelis x
His music never ever grows old, and has inspired me in so many ways throughout the years. And to see his attitude towards "the industry" reveals the wisdom given to him from the same source as the music. I, for one, am grateful to the industry for introducing his music, (and to him for accepting) without which I may have never known about him. Tricky tricky. I hope one day that all his unpublishd music will be available to those who at least seek it out.
When you don't follow the corporate line or narrative, they always tell you are "difficult". Take that as a badge of honor because you are an individual they cannot re-shape.
As the software developer, Vangelis' music inspires me a lot in creating something new. I've found decisions in creating new functionality whilst was listening to his music, especially using earphones. And his music will always be with us and our successors, because he, as he mentioned in this interview, led a way to create something unique without repeating himself. And this way of creating is distinguished it from mass electronic music.
I was today years old when I found out it was pronounced "Vanguelis" (as in guess). Thank you for your art, Grand Master! May you enjoy your journey to the stars forever, for stardust we are and to the stars we return. I can't thank you enough, you made my life so much better with your music!
*there's no mistaking something composed by Vanjelis and something fabricated by someone imitating his style...i was raised on classical music and opera so when first hearing Vangelis decades ago it connected with me at a very deep and personal way and still does... great respect to the memory of a true genius in his chosen medium of expression*
He is beyond amazing. I'm glad he didn't give in fully into the game. He did exactly what he had to do and he definitely succeeded. Hats off to you Vangelis 😎👍👍👍👍👍
So it's the same as in any other profession: You have to love what you do to be good, but you also have to be successful in a monetary way to be able to keep doing what you like. Vangelis is no exception and tells a story that many other music artists told: They needed the music industry but they hated it, too. I think a very important fact in Vangelis' life was his ability to write the perfect soundtracks for movies and of course the friendship to Ridley Scott.
He reminds me a little of Benny Andersson. Just as humble, just as talented and his music is from another universe... I could imagine Benny and Vangelis playing accordion together - wouldn't that be something fantastic! Super chap.
It's an ugly game...very difficult industry for creative people...you have to have intelligent people to run a function music world...there is not one at all...not now..there was something there at one time...but it was never that artistically driven...If it wasn't for some people to keep me I would not have much technology as I have...technology is very helpful for a modern composer...it costs a lot of money...Vangelis is a very nice person..and I like a lot of his work..it is inspiring.
Je viens d'apprendre la triste nouvelle. Je joue moi-même des synthés et Vangelis a toujours été mon idole. Je me rappelle de cet album intitulé "Short Stories" sorti en 1979, né du talent de ces 2 artistes exceptionnels que sont Vangelis et Jon Anderson. Maintenant, le maestro va interpréter ses oeuvres pour Dieu lui-même. Même s'il a parfois cédé à l'aspect commercial, il est de ce niveau. RIP. Philippe depuis la France.
One makes it to God=Lord Jesus Christ's kingdom of heaven, if one willingly accepts God=Lord Jesus Christ and His salvation proposal towards their sins and personally confess their wrongdoings to Him and repent before passing away. Then God=Lord Jesus Christ would let those in His kingdom of Heaven. Unfortunately not everyone enters. The unrepentant along with the disbelievers don't. Those end up in the lake of fire and brimstone. It is the second death.
@@thespaceram2879 It's not enough we have the earthly mafia, now you're bringing up the celestial mafia. Listen to this man's music and drop the words, they are pointless in the world of feelings. You talk like you're some sort of saint, you hypocrite.
Great talent.You could see this guy was something special when he was on the keyboard with his original band with another talent with a great voice, Demis Roussos.
I first heard his music in 1991. I was 3. My dad had chariotsbof fire and the city albums, there were more but i dont recall them all. When he would sit for hours as an art director and graphics designer working on his apple on the first real mac and adobe photoshop, while the disc played on a sony hifi in the background. I would steal the discs and play them while he isnt home, imagine myself mr bean and do crazy stuff at home then return the disc back to its place without him knowing. I played chariots of fire on a small casio keyboard by listening to the cd on hifi and try to play it by ear. I was living in cyprus at the time. What blissful memories.
I listen to him since I was in my mom's womb, so, his music is unicorn special to me. Now that I know he thinks so clearly, I'm sure having contact with his music was not coincidence.
I have been reading and watching videos on CZcams about Gabor Maté where he talks about authenticity versus attachment. The attachment here is the ‘music industry’ and the way Vangelis had to play with it at one time in his life, but it _didn’t_ truly express his authenticity, and so he needed to find that authentic expression, and boy has this great man done that! This is why I love this Vangelis’ music, because it’s from his true heart, his true authenticity. Respect of the highest order!
He's a genius! I've started loving his music when Blade Runner movie comes out, what an iconic music! There were some time where 100% of documentary about nature background themes were made by this man!
I would like to salute everyone of you who have watched and shared comments about these videos.
Vangelis’ music, thoughts and vision regarding Music and life in general, was, is and will always be a source of bright light in our lives.
Agree!
He basically didnt sell his soul. He is just one of a kind guys what a talent and what a beautiful person!
yes.he is objetive with himself👍
What do u mean sell his soul plz
@@2student488 didn't sell out to what the business wanted him to do.pict his own projects and followed his own vision.
@@janpieternieman5295 I thought that u meant that he sell it for satanic
Other did?Hmmm?
Best composer ever. Words cannot describe his quality.
100, 200, 300, 400 or 500 years from now. He will be recognize as one of the greatest in the history. Were lucky we still have someone like him in our time.
there will be no other synth sorcerer like him
R.I.P Evángelos Odysséas Papathanassíou. Conquering paradise!
R.I.P. to Vangelis. The world has lost a true genius. The soundtrack to my life. His music will live on.
His candle just went out. At 79 years. And what a bright light it emitted for so many years. The man. The legend. RIP Vangelis.😔
We have less and less people like him.... but at least we can learn something from his humbleness...
had the privilege to work with him. a master, and a nice man....
Oh really? Tell us a memory...
Story time, please
Vangelis Mike Olfield and Jean Michel Jarre shaped my love for music
One the Greatest composer all the time ... Rest in peace
VANGELIS IS AN ABSOLUTE GENIUS OF ETERNITY
R.I.P. master Vangelis, you make us feel the sky and Universe here in the Earth, but now, you´ve conquest the paradise, you have won your place in the paradise, and your music will hear forever.
Very humble, probably didn't realize how huge impact to generations of musician he had.
Maybe he did. But his focus is Composing music. Not making music.
@@peteragoston-petrosthemusi8260 Maybe he just isn't interested in selling his music. I love his music and I am grateful for having the chance being able to hear the wonderful and one of a kind music that he creates
The moment when you realize how good his English is.
Same. I thought I was going to hear him speaking greek with a translator's voiceover.
RIP big guy. We love you and your music. In 200 years people will still be listened to you along with classical greats.
Vangelis is one of the main sources of inspiration in my life. I’ve set the mood and got through some hard times with his music. I think hearing “The Friends of Mr. Cairo” late one night on a classic rock station made me buy my first Vangelis album, followed by his “Themes” compilation. I’ve watched many sunrises and sunsets listening to “The Bounty” end titles. 🌅
I already knew he was a genius, but i had no idea he speaks perfect English, even better than some Americans I know.
French too
He live in London for 13 years....
@@carolina-qp3cu I see you...we are for this legend
Rest in peace maestro!
Another LEGEND is gone... but his music lives forever...🙏❤️
He just wanted to make beautiful music and didn’t want all the fuss that came with success.
The success was a means to an end to allow him to continue making beautiful music. In my opinion.
Rest in peace, Master 🖤
This man will always be the finest in my eyes.
All these praises here in the comments for Papathanassíou, God bless his soul, but did you all listen to what he is saying here ? He identified the problem with the music industry from the get-go and did not want to be a part of it. He is the true to heart musician creating what he feels and senses. Not a hit maker for the public to consume day after day like that fast food burger he mentions. Yet he played the game with ' the machine' ( record companies etc) in order to bring in the $ so he could build and continually update his studio with the instruments neccesary to keep creating. Vangelis even admits sacrificing alot of his time to 'play that game' and regrets doing so . He was riding the double edged sword for a time, a very difficult thing to do when you at first cannot be totally independant of those record companies. I find his albums that are lesser known to be some of his finest works and the ones that became popular / hits / sold well ...not soo much . I think he would probably agree because soundtracks are basically composer for hire recording aligned to scenes in a film. The rest of his albums are really him unrestricted, true Vangelis. Consider those albums now and you discover the real Evángelos Odysséas Papathanassíou. To the Great One Godspeed.
He tried to stay true to himself as much as he could, had to play the game to be able to “buy freedom” one could say, freedom
to express himself. I guess he felt tainted when doing so, but just had to
Bonjour Optimus. Votre commentaire est très censé. Grâce à vous, je vais pouvoir réécouter et peut-être découvrir des oeuvres moins connues de l'artiste que j'ai toujours adoré. Passez un agréable week-end et prenez soin de vous.
Philippe depuis la France.
Well spoken. 🙏
Well said. And that is why I believe that Soil Festivities and The Mask are his best albums..
Great comments and a big Thank You. Greetings from Romania.
Rest in Peace maestro, now you are in the hall of fame of Greek and global art
Remarkable talent his work on Bladerunner especially was visionary
vangelis has always been a huge influence for me, and to hear him speaking humbly and truthfuly - helps me realise all the more,( being a unique musician who wants to create interesting, adventurous and fulfilling music) how important it is to be true to yourself and not sell out to the media, although, as he states here, he had to do that to a point.
The beethoven of our time ...RIP ❤
Or Mozart.
Your music was and still is part of my live. Thank you for your genius.
his music is part of my life ,too👍👍
Just over two weeks ago I sadly had to bury my oldest friend - who was found dead on a beach 3 days before his 47th birthday.
Last week I learn of the passing of Vangelis who was one of my musical heroes.
Vangelis wrote a lot of amazing music in his career but “Rachel’s Song” from the Blade Runner soundtrack is probably my favourite.
The world has sadly lost yet another legend. R.I.P. Vangelis x
My sympathies.
@@femmecorbeau Thank you.
He seemed really humble and down to earth.
If we were living in the ancient way you will be revered as the god of music that nourishes the soul.
*Heaven and Hell* has always been one of my favourite albums. *R.I.P. Vangelis.*
Fascinating to hear him talk.
A true legend... RIP
an integral, sensitive man, a truly complex musician, but true in his work in producing quality music....
Bless his soul ... he left the world with dignity , prooving that cash is not everything...
Vangelis, my biggest inspiration and the best composer ever.
Have great trip Maestro
Listening to his modesty makes me love vangelis even more
His music never ever grows old, and has inspired me in so many ways throughout the years. And to see his attitude towards "the industry" reveals the wisdom given to him from the same source as the music. I, for one, am grateful to the industry for introducing his music, (and to him for accepting) without which I may have never known about him. Tricky tricky. I hope one day that all his unpublishd music will be available to those who at least seek it out.
He is awesome. So down to earth.😊
Yeah. Is a great musican.
A GOD OF MUSIC.
WHAT A GENIUS.
LOVE HIM 🌹🌹🌹
When you don't follow the corporate line or narrative, they always tell you are "difficult". Take that as a badge of honor because you are an individual they cannot re-shape.
WTF, no likes for a video featuring the legend Vangelis ? I had the misfortune of being the first one to like !
His music is incredible. Music is a gift.
RIP Maestro,you have done so much too this cruel world .Thank you !
Thanks god for having him in my life
Album " Reprise" also the soul goes to haven ....unbelivable as Mozart in a other time 🌿 I think so 💜 thanks him 🖐
Amen
Yessss!!!!🎶🌟
I love you V. You are not a composer, musician, artist, you ARE the composition, the music, ART.
Rest in peace Maestro! You changed my youth..🤙
RIP maestro.
RIP...i will really miss you, Maestro!
As the software developer, Vangelis' music inspires me a lot in creating something new. I've found decisions in creating new functionality whilst was listening to his music, especially using earphones. And his music will always be with us and our successors, because he, as he mentioned in this interview, led a way to create something unique without repeating himself. And this way of creating is distinguished it from mass electronic music.
I just came across this video by accident today.. OMG.. what a great man
Wish our country had more people like him
I was today years old when I found out it was pronounced "Vanguelis" (as in guess).
Thank you for your art, Grand Master!
May you enjoy your journey to the stars forever, for stardust we are and to the stars we return.
I can't thank you enough, you made my life so much better with your music!
I’m a huge fan of Vangelis. Best musician ever.
Thank you for everything Vangelis! RIP.
I feel privileged to have met him and even went to his studio.
lucky you
Woha!!! Awesome!!!
Awesome...
*there's no mistaking something composed by Vanjelis and something fabricated by someone imitating his style...i was raised on classical music and opera so when first hearing Vangelis decades ago it connected with me at a very deep and personal way and still does... great respect to the memory of a true genius in his chosen medium of expression*
thank you for the beautiful music over the past fifty years. RIP vangelis
RIP big man
Great guy great vision
He is beyond amazing. I'm glad he didn't give in fully into the game. He did exactly what he had to do and he definitely succeeded. Hats off to you Vangelis 😎👍👍👍👍👍
So it's the same as in any other profession: You have to love what you do to be good, but you also have to be successful in a monetary way to be able to keep doing what you like. Vangelis is no exception and tells a story that many other music artists told: They needed the music industry but they hated it, too.
I think a very important fact in Vangelis' life was his ability to write the perfect soundtracks for movies and of course the friendship to Ridley Scott.
R.I.P Vangelis hi was music genius of our time.
Rest in peace Vangelis, a legend
He reminds me a little of Benny Andersson. Just as humble, just as talented and his music is from another universe...
I could imagine Benny and Vangelis playing accordion together - wouldn't that be something fantastic! Super chap.
One word: SINCERE and an honest testimony of how things go in commerciality, he is one of the godfathers of modern music today!
It's an ugly game...very difficult industry for creative people...you have to have intelligent people to run a function music world...there is not one at all...not now..there was something there at one time...but it was never that artistically driven...If it wasn't for some people to keep me I would not have much technology as I have...technology is very helpful for a modern composer...it costs a lot of money...Vangelis is a very nice person..and I like a lot of his work..it is inspiring.
Je viens d'apprendre la triste nouvelle. Je joue moi-même des synthés et Vangelis a toujours été mon idole.
Je me rappelle de cet album intitulé "Short Stories" sorti en 1979, né du talent de ces 2 artistes exceptionnels que sont Vangelis et Jon Anderson.
Maintenant, le maestro va interpréter ses oeuvres pour Dieu lui-même. Même s'il a parfois cédé à l'aspect commercial, il est de ce niveau. RIP.
Philippe depuis la France.
Beeing a greek myself, i can understand him fully. Thats our nature.
Vangelis is the .'Picaso' of Modern Western Music.
@Maria Bulova A jerk because he loved women? Lol
@Maria Bulova picasso was jerk ?????????
RIP Maestro. Genius of Mythodea
Best musician ever!
Vangelis REST IN POWER
RIP Vangelis. Your music lives on!
Vangelis, You Sir are an amazing person, your composition skills and the beautiful music you create is one of magic
Now he is with Mozart and Falco, and Freddi mercury etc Heaven must be the biggest open concert in the universe.R.I.P
One makes it to God=Lord Jesus Christ's kingdom of heaven, if one willingly accepts God=Lord Jesus Christ and His salvation proposal towards their sins and personally confess their wrongdoings to Him and repent before passing away. Then God=Lord Jesus Christ would let those in His kingdom of Heaven. Unfortunately not everyone enters. The unrepentant along with the disbelievers don't. Those end up in the lake of fire and brimstone. It is the second death.
@@thespaceram2879 It's not enough we have the earthly mafia, now you're bringing up the celestial mafia. Listen to this man's music and drop the words, they are pointless in the world of feelings. You talk like you're some sort of saint, you hypocrite.
I love the song.. find my way home.
From 82 till now Still do.
R.I.P Master!!!!🖤🖤🖤🖤
Such an inspiration. So sorry he’s gone.
What a uniquely amazing composer that always had my attention when I heard his work.
RIP Vangelis Papthanassiou
Great Composer
Great talent.You could see this guy was something special when he was on the keyboard with his original band with another talent with a great voice, Demis Roussos.
A true gentleman and Beethoven of his time!
...of OUR times =)
@@GamesJoblin Yeah :D
Mozart!
@@billxu8064 Both:)
RIP Vangelis
I first heard his music in 1991. I was 3. My dad had chariotsbof fire and the city albums, there were more but i dont recall them all. When he would sit for hours as an art director and graphics designer working on his apple on the first real mac and adobe photoshop, while the disc played on a sony hifi in the background. I would steal the discs and play them while he isnt home, imagine myself mr bean and do crazy stuff at home then return the disc back to its place without him knowing. I played chariots of fire on a small casio keyboard by listening to the cd on hifi and try to play it by ear. I was living in cyprus at the time.
What blissful memories.
A true genius!
All good things comes to an end...Rest in peace Vangelis.
That's just the main dilemma that all musicians (maybe all artists) have to face in their lifes...
I listen to him since I was in my mom's womb, so, his music is unicorn special to me. Now that I know he thinks so clearly, I'm sure having contact with his music was not coincidence.
Vangelis has a really clear vision. I understand his problems 100 %. Thanks for the wonderful music! 😊
I have been reading and watching videos on CZcams about Gabor Maté where he talks about authenticity versus attachment. The attachment here is the ‘music industry’ and the way Vangelis had to play with it at one time in his life, but it _didn’t_ truly express his authenticity, and so he needed to find that authentic expression, and boy has this great man done that! This is why I love this Vangelis’ music, because it’s from his true heart, his true authenticity. Respect of the highest order!
He's a genius! I've started loving his music when Blade Runner movie comes out, what an iconic music! There were some time where 100% of documentary about nature background themes were made by this man!
Always with the right answer. Really a Lord of Music.
Jon is a real Genius......I belive he has been touched by Divine
RIP - Vangelis
Sir Vangelis is The GOD OF MUSIC....A Greek God...🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻