Tracklist:
1 Titles 3:34
2 Five Circles 5:21
3 Abraham's Theme 3:21
4 Eric's Theme 4:18
5 100 Metres 2:04
6 Jerusalem 2:47
7 Chariots of Fire, Film Score 20:41
Oscar winner 1981 - Best Original Score
While only serious film buffs are likely to recall Hugh Hudson's role as the director of the Oscar-winning CHARIOTS OF FIRE, the Greek composer Vangelis became, and remained, a household name with his soundtrack for the 1981 film. At the time, the theme song was parodied as being excessively saccharin.
Indeed, with titles such as "Five Rings" and "100 Metres," the album wears its Olympian heart on its sleeve. Nonetheless, CHARIOTS OF FIRE is often a brooding work, and if the prevailing memory of this album is one of slow-motion runners and heady triumph, Vangelis's synthesizer work often conveys a sense of isolation and lost glory.
Original score composed and performed by Vangelis.
All songs written by Vangelis except "Jerusalem" (Parry).
Recorded at Nemo Studios, London, England.
Personnel: The Ambrosian Singers (vocals), Vangelis (various instruments).
Engineers: Raphael Preston, John Walker, Raine Shine.
Arrangers: Vangelis; Harry Rabinowitz.
