1492 – Conquest of Paradise – Music From The Original Soundtrack cover

1492 – Conquest of Paradise – Music From The Original Soundtrack

Vangelis · 1992

54 min · 12 tracks · electronic · progressive rock · ambient

Majestic synthesizer landscapes evoke the grandeur and mystery of exploration, blending orchestral swells with electronic textures.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • atmospheric background focus
  • wave-like pacing

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1992, Vangelis was already an established composer known for his groundbreaking work in film scores. '1492 – Conquest of Paradise' followed his previous success with 'Blade Runner' and showcased his continued evolution in marrying electronic music with orchestral elements, further solidifying his place in cinematic music history.
Stylistic neighbors
Jean-Michel Jarre· Klaus Schulze· Brian Eno

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Opening 1:21
  • 2 Conquest of Paradise 4:47
  • 3 Monastery of La Rabida 3:39
  • 4 City of Isabel 2:16
  • 5 Light and Shadow 3:46
  • 6 Deliverance 3:28
  • 7 West Across the Ocean Sea 2:53
  • 8 Eternity 1:59
  • 9 Hispanola 4:56
  • 10 Moxica and the Horse 7:06
  • 11 Twenty Eighth Parallel 5:14
  • 12 Pinta, Nina, Santa Maria (Into Eternity) 13:19

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