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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • cinematic landscapes for deep focus
  • evocative melodies for reflective moments
  • sweeping orchestral textures throughout
  • for contemplative listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer standalone tracks only

Where this album fits

Career context
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.
Stylistic neighbors
Jean-Michel Jarre· Klaus Schulze· Brian Eno

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Conquest of Paradise 4:53
  • 2 Titles From Chariots of Fire 3:29
  • 3 Blade Runner (End Titles) 4:38
  • 4 Pulstar 5:45
  • 5 Eternal Alexander 4:35
  • 6 Anthem - 2002 FIFA World Cup Official Anthem 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

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