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Released 10 years ago

Rosetta

Vangelis · 2016

53 min · 13 tracks · electronic · progressive rock · ambient

Expansive soundscapes weave together celestial tones and rhythmic pulses, evoking the mysteries of space exploration.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing with climactic moments
  • expansive soundscapes for reflection
  • celestial tones for deep focus
  • immersive journey through sound
  • background warmth for contemplation

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy excitement
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time Vangelis released 'Rosetta' in 2016, he was already an established composer known for his pioneering work in electronic music and film scores. This album marked a return to thematic projects after a lengthy hiatus since 'Chariots of Fire' and 'Blade Runner', exploring the Rosetta spacecraft's mission with a unique sonic narrative.
Stylistic neighbors
Jean-Michel Jarre· Klaus Schulze· Brian Eno

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Origins (Arrival) 4:22
  • 2 Starstuff 5:14
  • 3 Infinitude 4:30
  • 4 Exo Genesis 3:33
  • 5 Celestial Whispers 2:31
  • 6 Albedo 0.06 4:45
  • 7 Sunlight 4:22
  • 8 Rosetta 5:02
  • 9 Philae’s Descent 3:04
  • 10 Mission Accomplie (Rosetta’s Waltz) 2:12
  • 11 Perihelion 6:35
  • 12 Elegy 3:06
  • 13 Return to the Void 4:19

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