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Track Listings
| 1. Movement I |
| 2. Movement II |
| 3. Movement III |
| 4. Movement IV |
| 5. Movement V |
| 6. Movement VI |
| 7. Movement VII |
| 8. Movement VIII |
| 9. Movement IX |
| 10. Movement X (Epilogue) |
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Somber, stately, and reverent, the nine untitled movements (and concluding seven-minute epilogue) presented by keyboardist-composer Vangelis convey the mood of a requiem. These 10 lengthy works form a tribute to the respected native of Crete (1541-1614) whose religiously minded paintings (many created in near isolation in the Spanish city of Toledo) are notable, among other reasons, for their singular cross-pollination of Byzantine, Venetian, and Spanish influences. (The artist's nickname, El Greco, is in fact a linguistic merger of Spanish and Greek.) Musically, the recording dwells in a near-classical atmosphere that only occasionally offers any hints of rhythmic progression or ethereal expansiveness. Instead, the music conveys a more formal, classically rooted seriousness that at times features the operatic embellishments of soprano Montserrat Caballe and tenor Kostantinos Paliatsaras. Perhaps the recording's loveliest moments reside in the fifth movement, where Vangelis adorns the sustained earnestness of his work with some gently evocative piano runs. This, however, is an exception to an otherwise weighty musical endeavor. --Terry Wood
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Deliciously haunting,
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This review is from: El Greco (Audio CD)
El Greco is simply deep & haunting. vangelis's music seems to be interpreted differently by many listeners, his fans, serious ones, will definitely enjoy this album. The movements seem to rise from long gone distant memories, a time dimension we are not familiar with, think of someone dipping into a steady flow of sombre emotions experiencing the hours of ancient times chiming out its presence with devastating clarity.It is almost as if History is talking to us from the past, but not in words. whatever the lesson or feeling it is conveying, it is nonetheless so deeply eloquent & reverent.This Cd is a modern musical masterpiece.
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Attention Time Travelers:,
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This review is from: El Greco (Audio CD)
If you've ever wondered what it must've been like living in a castle in the Middle Ages, this recording will help you get there!!!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
a Modern Masterpiece,
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This review is from: El Greco (Audio CD)
I have been following Vangelis for well over 25 years and I think this is one of his best. Slowly evolving, deeply atmospheric, and sometimes downright creepy. Very moving and emotional, especially the two sections that feature vocals. The electronics are especially more modern sounding ( I personally find that some of his earlier, more popular and more "classic" - at least in terms of fans' preferances - work sounds terribly dated,as far as sound quality and the keyboards and synthesizers he used ) while at the same time having a timeless sound, like good orchestral work should. Very highly recommended to fans. ( You know who you are. )
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