album · May 25, 2002

The Best of Vangelis

Vangelis

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ambientelectronicsynth-pop

This 2002 compilation collects Vangelis's synth-pop and electronic work from the 1980s and early 1990s, a period that saw him blend his ambient leanings with more accessible, chart-oriented arrangements. It draws heavily from his successful albums of the era, offering a solid overview of his popular output.

• Camden is a budget label imprint of BMG UK & Ireland, which was part of Sony BMG at the time of this release.
• The compilation was released in May 2002, several years after Vangelis's most commercially successful period, positioning it as an entry-level collection for new listeners.
• Tracks like "Chariots of Fire" and "Conquest of Paradise" became widely recognized themes, though not all featured tracks reached the same level of global recognition.

Vangelis Papathanassiou was a Greek multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer known for his pioneering work in electronic music and film scores. By 2002, he had already achieved global fame for his soundtracks, including Blade Runner and Chariots of Fire.