Vangelis O. Papathanassiou

Greek composer Vangelis was one of the most influential figures in the history of electronic music and as a composer of film scores. His popular work utilized synthesizers in an orchestral manner, featuring romantic melodies and lush arrangements. However, his oeuvre encompassed many genres, from progressive rock and jazz improvisation to choral and symphonic music. He first found success as a member of Aphrodite's Child, a psychedelic/progressive rock band active during the late '60s and early '70s who scored several European hits in addition to releasing the well-regarded fu...