How many of you are familiar with the music composer Vangelis? I am betting that 80% of you doesn't know him either. But if I mention "Chariots of Fire", I am sure you'd be reminded of his great accomplishment. These soundtrack was written and recorded for the 1981 film of the same title. This composition had actually become a major international chart hit. It had won number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on 1982 and #12 in the UK Singles Chart, in addition to winning the Academy award winning score for the same movie title.

This other composition of Vangelis, "1492: Conquest of Paradise" was made to score a film about Christopher Columbus, 500th anniversary commemoration of his voyage to the New World. The film didn't really make it big in the tills but was still nominated as "Best Original Score - Motion Picture" at the 1993 Golden Globe awards.

For me, with or without nomination, the music was exceptional. You get to listen to the music and you get dillusional and highly spirited. Listening to it, not just the opening song but the whole soundtrack, gives you some mystical excitement and a connection to the unknown. This music is suitably grand in scale and I recommend you listen to it. PLEEASE!


Vanglis: 1492 - Conquest of Paradise



Vangelis -Chariots of Fire