The Collection
Vangelis · 2012
155 min · 31 tracks · electronic · progressive rock · ambient
A sweeping orchestral journey that melds electronic textures with emotive melodies, evoking cinematic landscapes.
The Collection is an album by Vangelis, released in 2012. A sweeping orchestral journey that melds electronic textures with emotive melodies, evoking cinematic landscapes. This compilation highlights Vangelis's impact on film music and electronic genres, featuring beloved tracks like 'Conquest of Paradise' and 'Blade Runner'. The album not only celebrates his artistic legacy but also underscores his influence on contemporary electronic artists and film score composers who came after him. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Collection sound like?
A sweeping orchestral journey that melds electronic textures with emotive melodies, evoking cinematic landscapes. Rooted in electronic and progressive rock.
What makes The Collection by Vangelis notable?
This compilation highlights Vangelis's impact on film music and electronic genres, featuring beloved tracks like 'Conquest of Paradise' and 'Blade Runner'. The album not only celebrates his artistic legacy but also underscores his influence on contemporary electronic artists and film score composers who came after him. By 2012, Vangelis was an established composer known for his groundbreaking work in film scores, particularly following the success of 'Chariots of Fire' and 'Blade Runner'. 'The Collection' serves as a retrospective of his influential career, showcasing his signature blend of ambient electronic music and orchestral arrangements across multiple iconic pieces.
How many songs are on The Collection?
The Collection has 31 tracks, running approximately 155 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Conquest of Paradise Standout 4:53
- 2 Titles From Chariots of Fire 3:29
- 3 Blade Runner (End Titles) Standout 4:38
- 4 Pulstar 5:45
- 5 Eternal Alexander 4:35
- 6 Anthem - 2002 FIFA World Cup Official Anthem Standout 2:56
- 7 Line Open 4:26
- 8 To the Unknown Man 5:41
- 9 Hymne 2:41
- 10 Voices 6:58
- 11 Up and Running 3:08
- 12 Blade Runner (main Titles) 5:32
- 13 Tears in Rain 3:01
- 14 So Long Ago, So Clear 5:01
- 15 I'll Find My Way Home 4:29
- 16 State of Independence 5:00
- 17 I Hear You Now 5:13
Disc 2
- 1 Rachel's Song 4:46
- 2 Missing 3:55
- 3 Love Theme From Blade Runner 4:53
- 4 Ask the Mountains 7:53
- 5 Theme From Bitter Moon 3:37
- 6 Dream in an Open Place 5:50
- 7 Twenty Eighth Parallel 5:10
- 8 Memories of Green 5:04
- 9 La Petite Fille de La Mer 5:51
- 10 Song of the Seas 5:55
- 11 Memories of Blue 5:28
- 12 L'Enfant 4:53
- 13 Echoes 8:18
- 14 Remembering 6:28
Release Date
July 23, 2012
Artist Origin
Greece
Runtime
155 min 40 sec
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