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 (Polydor 833 864-2). A remastered edition was released by Universal Music in 2007.

Track listing

 * 1) "Les 40 Braves" (Gr: Σαράντα Παλληκάρια; En: The 40 Young Men) – 5:19
 * 2) "Neranzoula" (Le Petit Oranger) (Gr: Νεραντζούλα; En: The Little Orange Tree) – 5:53
 * 3) "La Danse du Feu" (Gr: Ο χορός της φωτιάς; En: Dance of fire) (Original Composition) – 6:06
 * 4) "Les Kolokotronei" (Gr: Οι Κολοκοτρωναίοι; En: The Kolokotronis Family) – 3:20
 * 5) "Le Fleuve" (Gr: Το Ποτάμι; En: The River) – 6:46
 * 6) "Racines" (Gr: Οι ρίζες; En: The roots) (Original Composition) – 8:52
 * 7) "Lamento" (Gr: Μοιρολοϊ; En: Lament) – 8:31
 * 8) "Menousis" (Gr: Ο Μενούσης; En: Menousis) – 6:37


 * Tracks 3 & 6 composed by Vangelis
 * Tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 & 8 were traditional, arranged by Vangelis with lyrics by Irene Papas and Arianna Stassinopoulos