Mm-kay. Yeah, been into Mr. Papathanassiou
since early 70's. He's done many many soundtracks for European films, on top of a large solo output. Of course, after the success of Chariots, he got a lot of work on slightly more mainstream films. Hard to mistake his sound, it's very unique. I don't believe he flies, which is why the UCLA show was such a surprise. I was right on top of that, got some of the first tix and they turned out to be probably the worst in the house. Couldn't see him from up close cuz of all the keyboards. But he doesn't do anything anyhow, so we could hear just fine. Don't remember what he played, except the killer song from Heaven & Hell that Jon Anderson sings, 'So Long Ago, So Clear'. Very fortunate Anderson was there that night. That was the highlight of the evening for me.
Phanan, the last cd I got from him was Direct. Definitely some great stuff on there. The track 'The Oracle of Apollo' is right up there with his best solo work, really sums up everything I have love about him. Haven't kept track of anything since.
For fans of Chariots, I think his collection "Themes" would be a good way to go. Many wonderful main themes from films like Missing, BladeRunner, Opera Sauvage, Antarctica, The Bounty and some nice cuts from solo albums. As far as solo work goes, I'd recommend Heaven & Hell, Spiral, Albedo O.39, China.
His soundtracks tend to be very dreamy in overall sound, tremendous soothing background music. Very much like a lot of Morricone. Both from similar part of the world, Greece & Italy. 'Apocalypse des Animaux' probably my overall favorite. Some of his earlier soundtracks will have a great side of typically lush Vangelis, and another side of totally whack sounds, like an alternate world
Same with his solo stuff.
Oh, and Phanan. That 25th anniversary Blade Runner, is the extra disc all Blade Runner related or is there other stuff included as well?