| 2 min read

Vangelis was a pioneering Greek composer of electronic, ambient, orchestral, and film score music, renowned for his atmospheric soundscapes and innovative use of synthesizers.A largely self-taught musician, Vangelis rose to prominence in the progressive rock band Aphrodite's Child before achieving global fame as a solo artist and film composer. His iconic scores for "Chariots of Fire" (winning an Academy Award) and "Blade Runner" cemented his status as a master of evocative electronic music. ...