Odes (Irene Papas album)


Odes is an album of Greek folk songs by Irene Papas and Vangelis. All of the songs are traditional, except two which are original compositions by Vangelis. Recorded in Nemo studios, London 1979, the entirety of the album is performed and produced by Vangelis, with the addition of a five-people choir in the opening track and of course, Irene Papas' lead vocals. First issue of the album on compact disc was in Greece only.
A remastered edition was released by Universal Music in 2007.

Track listing

  1. "Les 40 Braves" – 5:19
  2. "Neranzoula" – 5:53
  3. "La Danse du Feu" – 6:06
  4. "Les Kolokotronei" – 3:20
  5. "Le Fleuve" – 6:46
  6. "Racines" – 8:52
  7. "Lamento" – 8:31
  8. "Menousis" – 6:37