Released 30 years ago
Portraits
Vangelis · 1996
74 min · 15 tracks · electronic · progressive rock · ambient
A lush tapestry of electronic soundscapes intertwined with evocative melodies and cinematic textures.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- lush soundscapes for introspective moments
- evocative melodies for reflective listening
- wave-like pacing for gradual immersion
- for late-night solitude
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking immediate musical gratification
- prefer straightforward, upbeat tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Portraits' was released in 1996, Vangelis had firmly established himself as a pioneering figure in electronic music following his Academy Award win for 'Chariots of Fire' in 1982. This album serves as a compilation that showcases his diverse range of works, blending new compositions with reimagined pieces from earlier albums, marking a reflective phase in his career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jean-Michel Jarre· Klaus Schulze· Brian Eno
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 To the Unknown Man 6:34
- 2 Italian Song 2:49
- 3 Pulstar 5:38
- 4 La Petite Fille de la mer 5:49
- 5 Alpha 5:33
- 6 I Hear You Now 5:06
- 7 I'll Find My Way Home 4:27
- 8 State of Independence 6:07
- 9 Himalaya 6:51
- 10 Conquest of Paradise 5:31
- 11 Hymn 5:06
- 12 Antarctica 3:44
- 13 Sauvage et Beau 3:17
- 14 Chariots of Fire 3:22
- 15 So Long Ago, So Clear 4:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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