This would have probably gone down well at the music college I attended. His popular works would have been deemed "useless"! So glad those creativity crushing wankers never got him!
John Mayall, my idol and the father of British blues, passed away on July 22, 2024, leaving a void that words can scarcely describe. To me, he was more than a musical genius; he was a beacon of light in my loneliest times. His music was the soundtrack to my life, resonating through every high and low, guiding me through confusion with his soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics. The connection I felt to him was profound, as if each note he played was a lifeline, binding me to the solace and understanding his music provided. Throughout his remarkable career, John Mayall's creativity and innovation knew no bounds. He wasn't just a musician; he was a storyteller, a mentor, and a relentless explorer of sound. His ability to discover and nurture talent is legendary, with the Bluesbreakers serving as a launching pad for some of the greatest musicians of our time. But beyond the fame and accolades, it was his genuine love for the blues and his unwavering dedication to his craft that truly set him apart. His music was a reflection of his soul-authentic, raw, and deeply moving. As we mourn his passing, we celebrate the legacy of a man who transformed the landscape of music and touched the hearts of so many. John Mayall's influence will forever echo in the annals of blues history and in the hearts of his fans. His spirit lives on in the timeless tracks he created, offering comfort and inspiration. For me, his music will always be a reminder of the connection we shared, a guiding force through the silence of his absence. Rest in peace, John Mayall. Your music will forever be the light in our darkness.
Spirituelle, sensorielle et rebelle, la musique de ce compositeur reflète des impostures secrètes, explore des plaisirs sereins, un monde de rêves renaissants🌺🤗
This seems to be the abridged version of the album, sold with a newspaper in Greece in 2008. It was pretty clear that the CD was mastered from a vinyl transfer and not from a master tape. All in all, it's a funny album, a bit naive and embarrasing like most of the early Vangelis recordings (Sex Power, the Dragon, Hypothesis, Alpha-Beta). The "classic" Vangelis sound wouldnt begin until 1974 when he improved considerably his composition skills and added some synthesizers to his gear, creating his first masterpieces, like Entends-tu les chiens aboyer?, Ace-up my Sleeve or Heaven and Hell.
Νοεμρης του '84 στρατοπεδο "Καμπανη" στο Κιλκις. Νεοσυλεκτος και πρωτη σκοπια 2-4 καυσιμα Στον τοιχο της φρεσκοβαμενης σκοπια γραφω :..δεν γυρεψα μια τετοια απαντοχη δεν γυρεψα το κοματιασμα της ψυχης μου στον οριζοντα δεν γυρεψα αυτες τις γραμμες αυτα τα χρωματα αυτη την σιγη... Εκει αφησα κατι απ την ψυχη μου ,την ψυχη της στιγμης!!!
not sure about a CD release, but an official vinyl reissue of the original Reprise issue would be greatly welcome... the original 1972 version with the gatefold sleeve and the pink insert has become extraordinarily rare in French used record shops, like the Sex Power vinyl.
❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊ανεπανάληπτος μοναδικός Μάνος Χατζιδάκις...στολίδι και καύχημα στο Ελληνικό μουσικό στερέωμα...διαχρονικός...αγγίζει τις πιο ευαίσθητες χορδές της ανθρώπινης ψυχής..η μουσική του ξεπερνάει τα Ελληνικά σύνορα και φτάνει στις πιο απομακρυσμένες γωνιές της γης...Αθάνατος....
Το μεγαλύτερο έργο του Χατζηδάκι είναι το "Χαμόγελο της Τζοκόντας" και όλων των Ελλήνων Συνθετών έως σήμερα , ταπεινή μου άποψη . Όποτε βάζω τον δίσκο και είμαι μόνος στο σπίτι , διαβάζω τα κείμενα που συνοδεύουν το κάθε κομμάτι και όπως πάντα δεν μπορώ να συγκρατήσω τα δάκρυά μου. Όλα τα κομμάτια του εξίσου ωραία , το καθένα με την δική του ομορφιά ... όμως όλα είναι το ίδιο ωραία ! Ενότητες ενός θέματος και αυτό το θέμα είναι η μοναξιά.
