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About Vangelis
Hometown
Agria, Greece
Born
1943
Genre
Soundtrack
At age four, composer Vangelis began experimenting with unorthodox sound-creation methods, such as putting nails and cooking pans in a piano.
∙ Prior to scoring films, he founded and played in several bands, including ’60s pop-rock outfit The Forminx and prog trio Aphrodite’s Child.
∙ Beginning in the ’70s, Vangelis and Yes vocalist Jon Anderson were frequent collaborators, and the duo released four albums under the name Jon & Vangelis.
∙ Vangelis won an Academy Award for Best Original Music Score for 1981’s Chariots of Fire.
∙ He is the only Greek artist to top Billboard’s singles chart, which he did for one week in 1982 with “Titles,” also known as the Chariots of Fire theme.
∙ Vangelis has scored two films directed by Ridley Scott, including the soundtrack for 1982’s Blade Runner.
Vangelis has also released music as a member of Aphrodite's Child, Jon & Vangelis, and The Forminx.
Musical InfluencesVangelis's musical influences include Michel Legrand, Hans Stockhausen, Neu! and more.
Influenced by VangelisVangelis has influenced the music of Mychael Danna, George Winston, Enya and more.
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