Vangelis
Greek composer of electronic, new age and classical
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Vangelis' Gear
In this image, taken at Nemo Studios, found on Vangelis' website, one can see some the equipment used by Vangelis, including a Roland Juno 106.
Vangelis used the Fender Rhodes 1974 88 Suitcase Piano. It was modified with a 10-band graphic equalizer.
Photo can be seen at : http://www.nemostudios.co.uk/nemo/tour/recording/recording_br.htm Scroll down to "Renovation 1983" and click the photo thumbnail and then go through those photos by clicking ">" button at the upper right five times.
F.i. used on the Blade Runner soundtrack. Much valuable information at : http://www.nemostudios.co.uk/bladerunner/
Another source of information : http://forum.vintagesynth.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=79791
In this image, from Vangelis' website, taken at Nemo Studios, one can see some of the equipment used by Vangelis, including a Yamaha CP-80.
In this image, found on Vangelis' official website, taken at Nemo Studios, one can see some the equipment used by Vangelis, including a Yamaha DX7.
On this picture from Nemo Studio around 1986 is a Roland JX-8P synthesizer.
At this link is a photo of Vangelis gear where both the Lexicon 224 (white) and Lexicon 224x (blue) is shown together.
In this image, Vangelis can be seen at Nemo Studios surrounded with studio equipment, including a Lexicon 224.
In the background of this portrait photo of Vangelis we can notice the Klark Teknik DN-22. source
In a photo from the 1987 Acropolis concert, Vangelis is seen using the Zyklus MPS-1 MIDI Performance System, which he employs to record multiple tracks simultaneously onto tape.
In this image, Vangelis can be seen sitting behind a Yamaha CS-80.
Vangelis used the Bösendorfer Imperial grand piano in the 70s, and didnt replace it with the Steinway D. He kept both. Steinway D in the control room of Nemo Studio and Bösendorfer Imperial grand in the live room.
Vangelis installed these speakers in his Epsilon studio, as seen in this interview from 1992 at 0:56.
Their placement suggests their use as near-field monitors.
In this article (originally published in Keyboard magazine), a Linn LM-1 drum computer is listed among Vangelis’ gear.
In a portrait photo of Vangelis from Nemostudios, the Klark-Teknik DM360 is visible in the background, highlighting its presence in his studio setup.
in the picture you see the Sequential Circuits Prophet - 5 in front of Vangelis
Vangelis used an Akai S900, according to this book.
In a photo in the Gallery it can be seen this Elka Rhapsody String Ensemble. For additional documentation see http://www.electricityclub.co.uk/a-beginners-guide-to-vangelis/
In this image, Vangelis can be seen at Nemo Studios surrounded with studio equipment, including a Roland SH-3A.
In this image, Vangelis can be seen at Nemo Studios surrounded with studio equipment, including a Moog Minimoog Model D.
In the article "VANGELIS: Recording At Nemo Studios" by Soundonsound, it is mentioned that Vangelis used the Roland Jupiter-4 as part of his studio setup.
Behind Vangelis there is a Sequential Circuits Prophet-10
Nemo Studio photo from early 80s. On this picture the grand piano manufacturer can be read. In an article the size of the Steinway grand piano is 9-feet, which is equal to Steinway model D. However I have no knowledge whether its manufactured in America or Berlin.
In this picture from Nemo Studio from mid-80s is a Yamaha GS-1. This FM based piano was used on the Antarctica soundtrack.
In the following video Vangelis uses a Yamaha GS-1 at 1:19: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRO8BT6o8Us&feature=youtu.be&t=79
In this image there is an Arp Odyssey to the left of Vangelis.
A photo from Nemo studios website titled "Vangelis’ studio, 1977". A silver "professional version" Farfisa Syntorchestra can be seen in a photo of Vangelis in the studio, as well as being listed under keyboards in the photo description.
Vangelis has used a Roland TR-626, according to this book.
In this image, Vangelis can be seen at Nemo Studios surrounded with studio equipment, including a Hammond B3.
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Discography
Earth
1973
L'apocalypse des animaux (Remastered)
1973
Heaven & Hell
1975
Mariangela
1975
Albedo 0.39
1976
Spiral
1977
Beaubourg
1978
China (Remastered)
1979
Opera sauvage (Remastered)
1979
Chariots Of Fire (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack / Remastered)
1981
Antarctica (Remastered)
1983
Soil Festivities (Remastered)
1984
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Chariots of fire - Paris 1924-2024
Vangelis · 2024
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Alexander (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Vangelis · 2004
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Mythodea - Music for the NASA Mission: 2001 Mars Odyssey
Vangelis · 2001
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