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Tribute 73: Vangelis

Tribute 73: Vangelis

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In our latest tribute, Janet, John, (and Pen) celebrate the life and career of a revered Greek musician and composure who found success across many different genres... Vangelis! His career began in rock bands, where with Aphrodite's Child he helped create the album 666, which would become a progressive-pyschadelic rock classic. He continued to find success in the music industry before transitioning to scoring films with Charitos of Fire in 1981, for which he would win Best Original Score at the Academy Awards. His career was launched to new heights and would continue making music for classic moves movies such as Blade Runner (1982), Missing (1983), Antarctica (1983), The Bounty (1984), 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992), and Alexander (2004). His career in music spanned over 50 years, making him one of the most important figures in modern film music.

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