Odes is a studio album by Greek actress Irene Papas and composer Vangelis. All of the songs are traditional, except two which are original compositions by Vangelis. Recorded 1979 in Nemo Studios, London, the entirety of the album is performed and produced by Vangelis, along with Irene Papas' lead vocals and the addition of a five-people choir in the opening track.
Track listing
"Les 40 Braves" (Gr: Σαράντα Παλληκάρια; En: The 40 Young Men) – 5:19
"Neranzoula" (Le Petit Oranger) (Gr: Νεραντζούλα; En: The Little Orange Tree) – 5:53
"La Danse du Feu" (Gr: Ο χορός της φωτιάς; En: Dance of fire) (Original Composition) – 6:06
"Les Kolokotronei" (Gr: Οι Κολοκοτρωναίοι; En: The Kolokotronis Family) – 3:20
"Le Fleuve" (Gr: Το Ποτάμι; En: The River) – 6:46
"Racines" (Gr: Οι ρίζες; En: The roots) (Original Composition) – 8:52
"Lamento" (Gr: Μοιρολοϊ; En: Lament) – 8:31
"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