Michael Kamen (check this out)

Kimon · Post by **Kimon** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 7:54 pm

As some of you may I know I'm from Greece. Greece's greatest composer ever, Manos Hadjidakis, recorded in 1970, at New York the album reflections. He chose a not well-known group to perform it. The Nwe York Rock and Roll ensemble. Key- member and keyboardist and oboeist of the group was Michael Kamen, known for his work with the floyd. I suggest you buy this record, if you find it, cause Hadjidakis iwas a really, really, really great composer. Michael Kamen is very good at keyboards, oboe and lead vocals on two songs, (Dedication, Noble Dame).

vera · Post by **vera** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 3:09 pm

I`ll search for it

Kimon · Post by **Kimon** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 5:44 pm

If you'd like to learn something more about Hadjidakis here's his official website:
http://www.manoshadjidakis.gr/english/homeweb.htm
and here's Michale Kamen's: http://www.michaelkamen.com

Zarquon · Post by **Zarquon** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 9:21 pm

I believe you'll find that Vangelis is Greece's best ever composer

Kimon · Post by **Kimon** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 9:27 pm

My dear, believe me, I know a lot more of greek music than a non-greek. Vangelis is simply the most famous greek composer, cause his music is instrumental and easy for non-greek speaking people to understand. Hadjidakis is in Greece the most celebrated one.

vera · Post by **vera** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 3:16 pm

Kimon wrote: I know a lot more of greek music than a non-greek.

you mean traditional greek music or rock?

Kimon · Post by **Kimon** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 3:26 pm

I think both, because since I am Greek I have a better contact with greek music than an American or a French for example.

MadJedi · Post by **MadJedi** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 6:46 pm

Kimon wrote: since I am Greek I have a better contact with greek music than an American or a French

yes you are soooo all knowing...

Kimon · Post by **Kimon** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 7:29 pm

jedi with crazy diamonds wrote:
Kimon wrote: since I am Greek I have a better contact with greek music than an American or a French
yes you are soooo all knowing...

Do you doubt the fact that a Greek would know better both rock and traditional greek music than a person who does not live in Greece or ever has been? I suppose you don't.
So, I?m not all knowing (You know I didn?t say that) but it happens to know Greece better than a person who doesn?t live there. During my presence in the forum I might have irritated many but never offended any, like you did.
I know that I?m an asshole! You don?t have to remind me!
I'm ready to take greek music lessons whenever you wish!

Post by **drafsack** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 8:44 pm

Play nice you two or i'll take your toys away and give them to the poor

2066 · Post by **2066** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 3:30 pm

Kimon wrote:If you'd like to learn something more about Hadjidakis here's his official website:
http://www.manoshadjidakis.gr/english/homeweb.htm
and here's Michale Kamen's: http://www.michaelkamen.com

I checked out his website and Hadjidakis sounds like an interesting fellow. I have an interest in Greek folk music because my father was from Greece and a musician also. For about 40 years he worked on the weekends playing clarinet in a band at Greek and Macedonian weddings. I also played with him from the time I was 16 until 23. So you could say that I have this music in my blood. From what I read it sounds like Hadjidakis has taken this traditional folk music and fused it to contemporary compositions. I'll have to check him out.

Kimon · Post by **Kimon** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 9:11 pm

2066 wrote:
Kimon wrote:If you'd like to learn something more about Hadjidakis here's his official website:
http://www.manoshadjidakis.gr/english/homeweb.htm
and here's Michale Kamen's: http://www.michaelkamen.com
I checked out his website and Hadjidakis sounds like an interesting fellow. I have an interest in Greek folk music because my father was from Greece and a musician also. For about 40 years he worked on the weekends playing clarinet in a band at Greek and Macedonian weddings. I also played with him from the time I was 16 until 23. So you could say that I have this music in my blood. From what I read it sounds like Hadjidakis has taken this traditional folk music and fused it to contemporary compositions. I'll have to check him out.

Exactly! Hadjidakis took folk music and added all the classical elements he had taken from Western Europe. He was close friend to Stravinsky and teacher of Nicola Piovani. I admire him very much. He collaborated with Quincy Jones for the album: "Jioconda's smile".