Chariots of Fire: Academy Award, Best Original Score 1981

• Media Condition: Near Mint (NM or M-)
• Sleeve Condition: Near Mint (NM or M-)

Amazon.co.uk Most everyone is familiar with the romantic piano-and-synthesizer washes of the surprise instrumental hit "Titles (Main Theme)" from this 1981 film soundtrack. What is surprising is there's a lot more going on with this score. Greek keyboardist/composer Vangelis had been recording albums for years before this soundtrack catapulted him into fame. He'd even been asked to join the prog rock band Yes at one point. (He was wise to pass on the offer.) Here you can hear the breadth of his talent at creating dreamy moods with synthesizers and classically inspired backdrops. Some of this music, however, doesn't quite hold its own without the visuals. Anyone looking for a stronger, more rock-like record by Vangelis should pick up Albedo 0.39. --Larry Crane Product Description The Oscar parade for this 1981 drama featured statues for Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, Best Costume Design-and one to Vangelis for Best Original Score. This remastered reissue features the inspiring title theme (one of the most famous screen themes of the '80s) plus Five Circles ; a side-long suite of themes from the film, and more lush electronic Vangelis music.