Artist: Vangelis
Gen: Pop & Electronic ~ (Instrumental music, Electronic music, Film score)
Durata: 43 min
Sunet: Stereo
Inregistrat: Studio
Marca: Universal Records / Polydor
Catalog No: B000001FJZ / PLYD 8296632

  Today, Vangelis is best known for his powerful film scores such as "Chariots of Fire", and (more deserved) "Blade Runner" and "1492". But during the 70s and 80s, Vangelis composed some of his best works on regular albums. This 40 minute long album from 1979 is probably one of Vangelis' very best. It contains some of his most well-known tunes such as "Hymne" and "L'Enfant" in their original and most beautiful versions. There's also the very dream-like "R?ve" and the brilliant GHOSTly "Chromatique". Finally, "Irlande" completes this (sadly) forgotten masterpiece. Apparently, the cover design was done by Vangelis himself, which just contributes to the fact that this is a very personal and wholehearted Vangelis-effort.
   CHARIOTS OF FIRE may be the album that most people tend to think of if the name VANGELIS crops up, but without doubt,OPERA SAUVAGE is his finest effort. Just listen to REVE with your feet up,and the lights dimmed,and you'll know what I mean. It is truly gorgeous! Along with CHINA, it is a highly recommended,beautiful album that I've never grown tired of,even after twenty years of constant playing. Buy it. You'll love it!