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ChiRho Group: Members Posts: 195 Joined: Feb. 2001 Posted: June 16 2001, 18:44 Recently, I met someone living near me who also likes the work of MO, JMJ, etc. He has given me a number of tapes, the most notable being one labelled merely "Vangelis : Vol. 1 + 2" - the others that I have are properly titled and traceable (e.g. "JMJ : Zoolook"), but this one seems to have stumped me. The "Vol. 1" tracks include: Pulstar Theme from "The Cosmos" (Heaven and Hell) - I think? Albedo 0.39 To The Unknown Man The "Vol. 2" tracks include: "So Long Ago, So Clear" w/ Jon Anderson A number of things that I can't identify - one of which opens a bit like this (the key may be wrong, but the intervals are right - where -> is a port./slide): C -> F -> C (pause) Bb -> G -> D It would be greatly appreciated if someone could correctly title the album because at the moment it completely f**ks up my casette filing system. -------------- <P>Mr. ChiRho Email to chirho@mine.nu.almost (guess what drops) Visit ChiRho Network Central [URL=http://www.chirho.i12.com/]http://www.chirho.mine.nu/[/URL] Check the forums (topic suggestions still welcome[URL=http://forum.chirho.mine.nu/]http://forum.chirho.mine.nu/[/URL] Back to top

rosko Group: Members Posts: 184 Joined: April 2000 Posted: June 17 2001, 02:42 Those tapes are probably To The Unknown Man volumes 1 and 2. The piece that begins with the slides is called Bacchanale. It is originally from the album Heaven and Hell. I might be able to get you a complete tracklist of both volumes if you need it. Back to top

Dervish_D Group: Members Posts: 53 Joined: Feb. 2001 Posted: June 18 2001, 06:59 Back to top

ChiRho Group: Members Posts: 195 Joined: Feb. 2001 Posted: June 18 2001, 07:59 Thanks for reminding me: Side 1: Pulstar extract from Heaven and Hell Albedo 0.39 To The Unknown Man ??? Side 2: ??? Alpha So Long Ago, So Clear ??? Dervish D No prizes for guessing who gets the thanks for a blank post BTW - in case you didn't guess, ??? means that I don't know what I'm hearing at this point in the tape -------------- <P>Mr. ChiRho Email to chirho@mine.nu.almost (guess what drops) Visit ChiRho Network Central [URL=http://www.chirho.i12.com/]http://www.chirho.mine.nu/[/URL] Check the forums (topic suggestions still welcome[URL=http://forum.chirho.mine.nu/]http://forum.chirho.mine.nu/[/URL] Back to top

Dervish_D Group: Members Posts: 53 Joined: Feb. 2001 Posted: June 19 2001, 06:12 -Posting is empty- -Because the author felt totally uplifted, when he read something about is alltime-favourite Vangelis and essentially missed the topic.- -Sorry- BTW... I'm regrettably not able to help you because I don't know a compilation called "To the Unknown Man". Furthermore, I was not able to find information about such a compilation. I surely would know these tracks... Back to top

Delfín Group: Members Posts: 667 Joined: Nov. 2000 Posted: June 19 2001, 16:41 Do you know anything from Jon and Vangelis (Jon Anderson---singer of 'Shine' and 'In High Places') They have a few records together, and have great tunes as 'I'll Find My Way Home', 'He Is Coming', 'Horizon' and 'Italian Song'. I recommend it for you all. Delfín>> -------------- The most precious thing I possess, is knowing the answer's yes Back to top

ChiRho Group: Members Posts: 195 Joined: Feb. 2001 Posted: June 20 2001, 04:18 I believe that one of Delfín's tracks was supposed to be "He Is Sailing", which provides for less innuendo and generally much cleaner vinyls One of the more famous tracks (and my personal favourite) is "I Hear You Now" -------------- <P>Mr. ChiRho Email to chirho@mine.nu.almost (guess what drops) Visit ChiRho Network Central [URL=http://www.chirho.i12.com/]http://www.chirho.mine.nu/[/URL] Check the forums (topic suggestions still welcome[URL=http://forum.chirho.mine.nu/]http://forum.chirho.mine.nu/[/URL] Back to top

ChiRho Group: Members Posts: 195 Joined: Feb. 2001 Posted: June 20 2001, 04:27 OK, all that aside, I would just like the name and tracklisting of the compilation (which I afaik is NOT a bootleg or personal compilation) -------------- <P>Mr. ChiRho Email to chirho@mine.nu.almost (guess what drops) Visit ChiRho Network Central [URL=http://www.chirho.i12.com/]http://www.chirho.mine.nu/[/URL] Check the forums (topic suggestions still welcome[URL=http://forum.chirho.mine.nu/]http://forum.chirho.mine.nu/[/URL] Back to top

rosko Group: Members Posts: 184 Joined: April 2000 Posted: June 26 2001, 09:40 I've found the playlist of To The Unknown Man Volumes I and II: Volume I: Side A- PULSTAR ARIES A WAY ALBEDO 0.39 Side B- TO THE UNKNOWN MAN MAIN SEQUENCE THE SWORD OF ORION Volume II: Side A- BACCHANALE INTESTINAL BAT ALPHA SO LONG AGO, SO CLEAR Side B- SPIRAL BEAUBORG EXCERPT DERVISH D I doesn't seem to match up with the partial tracklist you posted, but all of the tracks seem to be on there. I think that "To The Unknown Man" was originally released as a single LP but was extended into a 2 volume compilation later. Therefore what you have is probably the single LP version (I can't be sure of this as I can't get the playlist for the single LP) Back to top

ChiRho Group: Members Posts: 195 Joined: Feb. 2001 Posted: July 01 2001, 11:16 In which case, I've not been sure whether there have been 1, 2 or 3 tracks there. Being as it's on K7 as well, and 2 sides LP = 1 side C90, from my PoV it matches as well as I need it to. I can find more info now that I have a definite title. thx to rosko for the full listing, and Dervish D for reminding me of, er ... Dervish D -------------- <P>Mr. ChiRho Email to chirho@mine.nu.almost (guess what drops) Visit ChiRho Network Central [URL=http://www.chirho.i12.com/]http://www.chirho.mine.nu/[/URL] Check the forums (topic suggestions still welcome[URL=http://forum.chirho.mine.nu/]http://forum.chirho.mine.nu/[/URL] Back to top

ChiRho Group: Members Posts: 195 Joined: Feb. 2001 Posted: July 14 2001, 17:35 Actually, it fits in quite well. I thought that some of my guesses might have been wrong (that tends to happen to guesses), and, having listened much more closely to the tape (which is a C90, and would hold an entire 12in. on each side). thx to rosko for the listing, and Dervish_D for that reminder -------------- <P>Mr. ChiRho Email to chirho@mine.nu.almost (guess what drops) Visit ChiRho Network Central [URL=http://www.chirho.i12.com/]http://www.chirho.mine.nu/[/URL] Check the forums (topic suggestions still welcome[URL=http://forum.chirho.mine.nu/]http://forum.chirho.mine.nu/[/URL] Back to top

Vladimir Group: Members Posts: 31 Joined: Jan. 2002 Posted: Feb. 07 2002, 05:15 Check out this site http://www.elsew.com/ Back to top

mirwais57 Group: Members Posts: 188 Joined: Jan. 2002 Posted: May 21 2002, 04:03 i haven't heard the unknown man albums by Vangelis. I've only heard the soundtracks to Antarctica and Chariots of Fire -------------- http://www.mp3.com/57_13/ http://www.angelfire.com/electronic2/57_ttpo_13/ NB: Avatar = Mirwais himself. Back to top

oblique Group: Members Posts: 411 Joined: Mar. 2005 Posted: May 21 2002, 21:46 Mirwais 57, if you want to try out some more I'd recommend his album China. Somewhat older, I think made in the late seventies. Available on CD so that won't be a problem. A very exiting album. -------------- "While we are alive we should sit among colored lights and taste good wines, and discuss our adventures in far places; when we are dead, the opportunity is past." - Jack Vance Back to top

dgcaer Group: Members Posts: 72 Joined: Dec. 2000 Posted: May 22 2002, 12:44 There is no album by Vangelis named "Unknown Man", maybe a compilation ? This piece is on the album "Spiral"(1977). Back to top

Ugo Group: Members Posts: 5495 Joined: April 2000 Posted: May 22 2002, 18:34 AFAIK the album TTUM that Rosko is talking about is NOT an OFFICIAL Vangelis release. -------------- Ugo C. - a devoted Amarokian Back to top

ChiRho Group: Members Posts: 195 Joined: Feb. 2001 Posted: May 23 2002, 12:09 I think they could be. I remember seeing the tape in my local library. "To The Unknown Man: The Best of Vangelis" No mention of Offworld Music anywhere -------------- <P>Mr. ChiRho Email to chirho@mine.nu.almost (guess what drops) Visit ChiRho Network Central [URL=http://www.chirho.i12.com/]http://www.chirho.mine.nu/[/URL] Check the forums (topic suggestions still welcome[URL=http://forum.chirho.mine.nu/]http://forum.chirho.mine.nu/[/URL] Back to top

Holger Group: Members Posts: 1506 Joined: Feb. 2003 Posted: April 06 2003, 16:02 I've got an album that's just called 'The Best of Vangelis' and contains the tracks: - Pulstar - Spiral - To The Unknown Man - Albedo 0.39 - Bacchanale - Aries - Beaubourg excerpt - So Long Ago, So Clear Hope it helps. Back to top

ColdSun2003 Group: Members Posts: 20 Joined: April 2003 Posted: April 08 2003, 17:04 Only Vangelis compilation I have is "Reprise 1990-1999" as it's the only one to feature at least some unique tracks. However, if you're looking to follow up on the two Unknown Man volumes (from the looks of things, culled from his 1970's work on RCA) - try these: 1.  "Heaven and Hell" in its entirety is a must-hear.  Be mindful that CD copies of this album have remarkably poor EQ and some noticable glitches.  RCA should really consider remastering it. 2.  Can't go wrong with "Opera Sauvage" either. 3.  For something a bit more mainstream, "Direct" comes recommended. 4.  No Vangelis collection is complete without the soundtrack to "Blade Runner" 5.  Avoid "Beaubourg" and "Invisible Connections".  They're just Vangelis being weird and experimental - they can barely be called 'music'. Back to top

Holger Group: Members Posts: 1506 Joined: Feb. 2003 Posted: April 08 2003, 18:53 Quote (ColdSun2003 @ April 08 2003, 17:04) 1.  "Heaven and Hell" in its entirety is a must-hear.  Be mindful that CD copies of this album have remarkably poor EQ and some noticable glitches.  RCA should really consider remastering it. Plus, the CDs only feature the front cover, so this is really just 'Vangelis - Hell'   Seriously, of all the Vangelis albums I've heard (Hypothesis, Heaven And Hell, Chariots Of Fire, China, The Best of Vangelis and some stuff from Jon & Vangelis) this is the one I like the most, probably because it's already 'real' Vangelis style but not purely synthetic. I also like Aphrodite's Child '666' which is a really good prog rock album. But why, I wonder (and sorry for OT), do people (sometimes including me) always draw a comparison between Jarre / Vangelis and Mike? I mean obviously they're very different from him (not going into the details of differences between Jarre and Vangelis here); what is it that so many people feel they have in common? Just because they all do instrumental music? Back to top

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