"Vangelis at his best combined with the excellent voice and soul of Irini Pappa produced a piece of work worth having by all quality music lovers"
Simple and wonderful!
Music fan | USA | 02/24/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Magic is the word that could describe this album! The simplicity of the melodies and the singing with the modern Vangelis'arrangements create a unique atmosphere. It is a Greek album with a particular modern color thanks to Vangelis and Irene Papas. Even if it was recorded more than 20 years ago sound so fresh and new! Highly recommended!"
A Modern Masterpiece
Frank Foreal | Melbourne, Victoria Australia | 05/12/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is Vangelis' greatest work - it is a very contemporary, well advanced for its time, re working of traditional Greek folk songs from the 19th Century using electronics, operatic motifs and complex arrangements-without negating authenticity. Irene Papas is magnificent interpreter of the emotion, depth of these works. She is a master actor and a brilliant vocalist. All Vangelis' other works pale in comparison to ODES."
Beautiful !!
Raphael | Edwards,Ms | 10/13/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Odes is a Supreme partnership between a Great Dramatic Actress, Irene Pappas and The Mystical and Cosmic composer, Vangelis..reminds one of another Great partnering of another era,this being ..Bellini's NORMA,with the Legendary Maria Callas and Tulio Serafin, in that they both invoke The Classical and Dramatic and Spiritual elements that is Universal and Eternal, which is contained within each of Us..Odes is a Masterpiece !!!!"