Odes (album)

Odes is the title of an album of Greek folk songs by Vangelis and Irene Papas. All of the songs are traditional, except two which are original compositions by Vangelis.

Track listing

1. "Les 40 Braves" (Gr: Σαράντα Πάλικαρα; En: The 40 Young Men) – 5:19
2. "Neranzoula" (Le Petit Oranger) (Gr: Νερατζούλα; En: The Little Orange Tree) – 5:53
3. "La Danse du Feu" (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" (Original Composition) – 8:52
7. "Lamento" (Gr: Μοιρολοϊ; En: Lament) – 8:31
8. "Menousis" (Gr: Ο Μενούσης; En: Menousis) – 6:37

Notes

"Neranzoula" is a description of a small orange tree, which is analogous for the state of Greece during Ottoman occupation.

"Les Kolokotronei" were one of the most important Greek families in the Greek Resistance and Independence movements.

"Lamento" is sung by the mother who has lost her son, a fisherman. The song describes her pain at her loss.

"Menousis" describes the events of a character in folk tale (who was probably a real individual), who in his drunkenness kills his wife because of her supposed infidelity.

External links

• Lyrics in English
• Lyrics in Greek