Fearless (goodbye Vangelis)

[@manparrishstories]

I was quite lucky to spend two weeks many years ago with Vangellis at his home in the south of Athens. He was one of the kindest, most wonderful people that I’ve ever met in my life. We spent hours with friends, talking late into the evening, and he did several “homestyle“ impromptu concerts, sitting at his keyboard in his living room. It is a time, I will never, never, never forget. Sorely missed and much love!

[@mik300z]

Oh really? That sounds amazing, I can only imagine he had an aura of beauty and warmness to other people. Thankyou for your words x

[@edwin3928ohd]

How in the world did you get to do that?

[@avatarinum]

Did he ever have a protégé?

[@manparrishstories]

@@avatarinum hi… Yes, Vangellis actually did have protégé, but not in the way that you think. He often had classical students in Greece come by and transcribe, and orchestrate his music for preservation. When I spent two weeks there, he often had local musicians come in, have dinner, and after dinner, they would all sort of “jam“. I remember a singer being there who sang opera, a harp player, etc. He was very supportive of the local music community

[@manparrishstories]

@@edwin3928ohd he was looking for a possible recording, engineer replacement. My friend worked with him, he was aware of my music, so in amazing twist of fate we were invited to come over to Greece for two weeks. I will never, never forget it!

[@Mehdi.Ouassou]

Since Vangelis death, it's your role to be the carrier of Vangelis spirit. Make us dream again !

[@snikeplassken]

“When the student surpasses the teacher, the teacher became immortal”. Amazing work fearless Mike!

[@theuncle321]

Feeling a bit sad that the immortal Kirios Vaggelis cannot listen to this one any more. I'm currently sitting on Crete - the White Mountains backwards over here and the coast and seaside pretty much in front of me. I took a stroll down to the sea in the morning. The soundtrack of Vaggelis will always accompany us. Cheers to Mick who is one of the greatest interprets, translators, guys who just feel the vibe of the master. Big thanks going out from over here. Dietmar from Germany (bought myself a little house over here btw. cause the soundtrack of Vaggeli never ever left me alone). Come over here and join me having a sip of wine !

[@rousygetmey5617]

Пишите, вдохновляйтесь новизной звучания Музыки. Это фантастически прекрасно.

[@Fixmix78]

Tasteful, dignified, beautiful homage! Congratulations. Proof that Vangelis' spirit lives on! Thank you!

[@srmedias]

beautiful tribute to Vangelis

[@francotonini6446]

Om 🙏🎉🎹🎉🙏

[@albertsteenbergen3375]

Wow, you brought up so many emotions with this beautiful track. I bet The Maestro is looking down from Heaven to this performance and smiles.

[@areks.6101]

What can I say...I'm speechless. Your approach to synths and how to utilize them, is very inspiring. Long live the spirit of Vangelis.

[@TheSoulsjourney]

😢dear Mik, you played a worthy anthem for Vangelis. I will never forget you. THANK YOU for such a nice farewell. Class. you are the best there is. THANK YOU.😭 dear Vangelis, you have accompanied me on my way for more than 40 years. Your music, it was always good for me, helped me to get over difficult situations. It is a very great loss that you had to go. The world has lost a musician. Rest in peace.🙏

[@mik300z]

You are more than welcome, thankyou 😊

[@TheSoulsjourney]

@@mik300z I've been a loyal fan of your site for years. I often thought about what if Vangelis dies. Does he pay homage to him? Yes you have. Thank You .

[@edcollins9377]

@@mik300z This sounds great and if I didn't know better I'd swear you were using a real CS-80.. What are you using to make those CS-80 type synth brass sounds? It looks like you are using the mod wheel to make those swells whereas Vangelis used the CS80's aftertouch. Also, at the very beginning, I also hear something that sounds like the 8' human voice preset of a Roland VP-330, Did you have samples of a VP330. That is a very unique and distinct sound and it sure sounds like a VP330..

[@edcollins9377]

@@mik300z I see a keyboard that looks similar to a VP330 but it seems to be an octave short.

[@mik300z]

@edcollins9377 hi Ed, yes , that is correct , I use the mod wheel to express the sound, which comes from my ESQ 1, in all the synths I've played in my life it is the closest to a CS80 in my opinion. If you ever buy one I would be happy to share the patch. And I use my behringer VC340 for the male voice, and strings. It is a clone of the original vp330 by Roland. Thanks for your interest my friend .

[@NicklasIngels]

You got that majestic sound that V created and I can hear everything from small bits of Blade Runner to Chariots Of Fire in your song. It's good to have you back in these times of eterrnal doom hanging over us

[@mik300z]

Hey thankyou, you are the first person to say that- it is actually a blend of chariorts and BR.. well done sir😊

[@NicklasIngels]

@@mik300z No, well done to you and keep us filled up with that majestic V sound that Vangelis used to create. What you just created proves that you has his spirit, the same musical talent and can keep his musical legacy alive and flowing. I feel that this is some sort of a burden since you cannot create music on order but I think you are one the same frequency as Vangelis in some level

[@jorgobitsis7179]

We miss Vangeli alot. He was more then unique. Humanity gets such artists maybe every 200-300 years. Don’t get me wrong, there are very fine musicians out there. He carried the Greek spirit with his soul, philosophy, science, art ,all embedded within the greatest power…love. Such a privilege that we lived in the same time-space. Fearless is amazing, no words how good you bring Vangeli’s music in your own way. Be unique Michael….

[@avatarinum]

When Vangelis passed away, my heart was broken. This piece is a perfect requiem to Vangelis' musical influence. Thank you for this!

[@mr.aerial1885]

Mick excellent tribute to the king of synths. Never to be forgotten. An influence to all of us. He was a genius.

[@random007nadir]

A tragic loss, but what a legacy. You've absolutely perfected the sounds he used in the 80s, which is doubly impressive as it looks like you've managed this using different synthesisers to those he had.

[@mik300z]

Thankyou😊

[@lundsweden]

The only synth that is similar is the VC340, a clone of the VP330 that Vangelis used.

[@edcollins9377]

This started out with something that sounds like the human voice "ah" sound produced by a Roland VP-330. Then we hear that drum sound that reminds me of New Order. Finally, at 0:37 the epic, CS-80ish synth brass made its grand introduction and it hit me .... VANGELIS!

[@justinb9387]

if vangelis had heard this ... he would have given you a medal ! top work

[@koumospecial]

Tears from this .... I loved that. man!!! Vangelis is smiling!!

[@ClovisDarrigan]

Great tribute. You master all the colours of Vangelis. 🙏🥰

[@rontyros5894]

This is beautiful. completely in the atmosphere of Vangelis. I'm sure Vangelis is listening with pride up there. ;-)

[@NathanEllery]

He's trying to remember which of his albums this one was on.

[@mik300z]

I think he may have been in the room with me here at times😊 Thankyou.

[@jurgensweird]

Hi Mik! I saw yor channel long time ago due your old TD covers… Now I discovered this huge piece of art!! Congratulations! But there’s something wrong, don’t you have a CS80 yet? You need it! Kind regards from Barcelona

[@xevious2501]

Vangelis' spirit lives on!

[@fortadelis]

Wow. The tune is beautiful ! Such a nice tribute. Congrats.

[@Breacher1968]

Amazing i love it.👍👏 The maestro died to soon. It was a sad 😟day when i heard that he passed away.

[@billyruss]

You've caught the spirit of Vangelis there 🙂 Great work.

[@marcbrasse747]

Nemo’s cavern. Love the artistic arrangement of the electric cables. All the equipment centre stage and the rest ….? Well…l 😁

[@Fabio-wf4sr]

Sempre spettacolare👏👏 bellissimo omaggio congratulazioni 💯

[@marcelbossaert]

It has been a while, but this is stunning proof that you haven't lost the touch. Looking forward to that soundtrack album already. Congrats on this amazing opportunity!

[@paulcnamphy2708]

Beautiful. Vangelis lives. Viva! Ο Βαγγέλης ζει

[@retrosound72]

Very nice work Mick. 🙌

[@mik300z]

Thankyou Marko😊

[@retrosound72]

@@mik300z back in the past of early KZbin.

[@studioliv1]

Very beautiful. No one except you could make this track with this Vangelis spirit. Thank you Mike for this marvellous video ❤

[@hugodbtx2012]

Mik300z you are truly the gift all of us have that ensures we still get to hear Vangelis a little bit longer. He can never be replaced but you come damn close sir. Absolute respect.

[@MyLifeOfStones]

Thank for this video. This is the best tribute I have ever seen to Vangelis. A man I truely admire. We lost a legend in his passing, but his music will always remain with us. 👍👍👍

[@barbaramudlaff9744]

Swietne takie w stylu Vangelisa ❤️ i wręcz adekwatne aczkolwiek brak maestro ❤️🖤❤️

[@andrejgortchivkin7542]

Outstanding job as always and such a beautiful tribute to the master. Keep up the great work my friend.

[@gavinator354]

fantastic piece and fantastic homage!! ❤️

[@mik300z]

Thankyou my friend.

[@arnaudvanbeek]

yes, you did it totally in this piece. Thank you

[@edinjahic1190]

Great news! Great track! We are lucky to have you!

[@scoobysienna]

vangelis a true legend

[@flashchrome]

Thanks Michael. Love it! I miss him too.

[@PernelleMusic]

This one is great! Can't wait for your album to come as well as the documentary. I wish to create a tribute album too someday. Keep up the great legacy!!

[@CRABTAMBOUR-music]

Wow This title made my Day! Bravo and thx for sharing

[@mik300z]

And thankyou😊

[@racingralph2009]

So great to hear from you again.

[@franslemaire-micado]

Great honor… you play like the Master❤️⛩❤️

[@alejandrolobatofernandez7548]

Hello, few people control synthesizers like you do, at all levels. very good sinudo and a lot of musicality. congratulations!

[@YodiorMusic]

Beautiful beautiful!!💙

[@bahmangoshayeshi478]

Beautiful. gives a similar feeling to Vangelis's music.

[@pianoelektro]

Wonderful as always, thank you! Your music, your sound, puts me in quite a similar emotional state (that I won't try to describe) as Vangelis.

[@barbiergilles]

BRAVO ET MERCI .❤️❤️ ❤

[@photonspark]

Excellent soundscapes, really reminiscent of Vangelis!

[@kovalmoog]

Excellent ! Standing ovation !!

[@andrewgarner734]

If someone had played that to me without me seeing the video I would have thoughtbit was the maestro himself ,amazing work!

[@lundsweden]

Wow, sounds like Vangelis, you've nailed this tribute 100%

[@Chuttanooga]

A beautiful composition which reminds by the very first bars on the great master of overture, Vangelis Papathanassiou. Very well done.

[@OctaveRange]

Awesome tribute, love your music and playing... Vangelis would be impressed I'm sure :-)

[@gucio2739]

🥰👏👏👏👍 Super

[@matsadona]

The for... hm... spirit of Vangelis is strong with this one :)

[@bulloguin]

Your talent and dedication to music are inspiration for all of us. Congratulations and thank you for sharing this beautiful music moments with us. Love your videos!

[@mettecorsel]

very good! Beautiful memories! Brilliant that you are able to bring all those typical vangelis sounds in one song!

[@oxinoxevous4808]

Excelent!! I like your works. Congratulations! Good Year

[@potzynoodle]

Hello again Mik, so pleased to see you back and reading about your summer project - cant wait to hear and see it. You've clearly got the Vangelis DNA flowing through your soul, this heartfelt piece is both happy and sad at the same time, thank you so much for sharing your tribute with us all.

[@rousygetmey5617]

Классное произведение. Познать, объять необъятное!. Великолепная проба.

[@DanielDapin]

*Nice Cover* ❤ This is the Last travel of VANGELIS 🕊️💫🔥

[@erwan-coic-film-music-composer]

cool !

[@rousygetmey5617]

Великий гимн современности.❤

[@jozsefbernscherer6512]

The talent and musical world that we can hear from you is amazing. Vangelis has always been my favorite and always will be. For me, your musical personality is the closest thing to it. A worthy memory for Vangelis.

[@mik300z]

And he will always be mine too, thankyou for your very kind comments 🧡

[@guerrerostrachan64]

♥️♥️♥️

[@vcnbcn]

Thx a lot guy ! The spirit of the master is on your fingers and talent. Don't stop making this kind of gifts for all Vangelis admirers

[@adamg6094]

Missing that kind of playing these days, thanks for the Vangelis space memories.

[@rousygetmey5617]

Огромный мир позитива. Как важно в него заглянуть всем, и молодым ,и зрелым людям. Понять, что наряду с серой обыденностью, есть Великая прекрасная Вселенная Её Величества Музыки.

[@Wolfie-76]

Excellent performance. Thank you for the homage.

[@TheInnocentSynth]

That’s absolutely beautiful Mick, Vangelis would be proud!

[@willortiz3547]

I enjoyed this performance and your arrangement of this Vangelis piece very much, mik! It is always good to receive one of your latest recordings! Best regards, Will Ortiz

[@mik300z]

Thankyou Will😊

[@mik300z]

It is my own composition though😊

[@robbarfield2150]

Absolutely magical track, Mick!! Outstanding work again! It does sound like Vangelis is playing on that track! And don't feel you have to apologize for not doing all parts of the track live, simultaneously. Your other videos prove you are excellent at doing just that. I for one am not worried about expecting anyone to do that. If they can, great; but if they want or need to overdub parts/play prerecorded parts, that's perfectly fine, too. I cannot wait to hear your soundtrack & hopefully see this film!!

[@mik300z]

Cheers for the kind words Rob😊

[@NathanEllery]

Wow, this is really nice. Nails Vangelis perfectly.

[@edwin3928ohd]

If anyone were to be able to carry on his legacy, it would be you. I look forward to a full album. Edit - You have some!! Going to check them out now!

[@markussteinbacher8807]

what a beautiful song... I´m blown away. Thank you for this Mick !

[@dimitris041]

Incredible.. .You make him happy and alive by you..

[@inuit97]

Congratulations!! Goosebumps, thanks you to keep his memory and sound alive...

[@loekegaard9]

This is a really beautiful Homage to Vangelis. And it sounds similar to his music. I commend you for paying your respects to Vangelis' memory like this.

[@mik300z]

@@loekegaard9 Thankyou very very much. We all miss him dearly.

[@loekegaard9]

@@mik300z My pleasure. Yes, I miss him too, even though I never knew him. It's unbelievable that he's no longer with us. I hope his passing means that he's moved on to another realm of existence. His music, however, will forever *move* people in _this_ world.

[@mik300z]

Absolutely .​@@loekegaard9

[@Charlisynth]

Excelente version de Vangelis. Muy buen sonido. Gracias....

[@ThanassisTsiodras]

Moving, beautiful composition! His spirit definitely lives on in amazing artists like yourself... Thank you for sharing! Looking fwd to the soundtrack.

[@mik300z]

Thanks so much for the kind words ❤

[@christophmartin5381]

It has the spirit ! Vangelis would be proud! Mick I am looking forward, you are in best shape than ever! This performance is the proof!

[@josefschrewe7949]

Thangs Mike for the Memorie of Vangelis. Vangelis was my Life. I Missing him😢😢😢

[@storchschnubbelhubbel7384]

ich bin fasziniert von dir. spich wie du den Klang und die Instrumente nachemfindest ist nicht nur Vangelis das bist du selber mit einem neuen sound und einer neuen interpretation dieser lieder von ihm.

[@scoobysienna]

brilliant

[@Stereo-Vybe]

Wow…..simply stunning…..made me quite emotional….absolutely excellent. Your definitely carrying the Vangelis torch now!

[@gooseGoose-et1wl]

As a massive fan of Vangelis since the late 70's this amazing piece made me feel quite emotional ...well done yet again Mike !!!!!

[@mik300z]

Thankyou!

[@NoelKoutlis]

great track Michael, Vangelis should be listening from above..

[@eimearryan697]

Wow ❤

[@monolith2063]

Fantastic! It really sounds like Vangelis. Hope we will hear more music like this from you.

[@Multi_ToBi]

I can not believe that I haven't found your channel sooner...

[@bony_fernandez]

😪👋👋👋 Beautifull song! Very emotive tribute to the Master!. You created the atmosphere vangelis! Fantastic interpretation. Congratulations. That you continue well.

[@liquidintegrity]

Oh my, goosebumps! It’s like listening to Vangelis new music album just released. Amazing! Harmonies, feeling, tempo, composition would make him proud.

[@crisblan2450]

I appreciate this wonderful interpretation you have done. Without a doubt, it is you who should continue making us look at the sky with your wonderful creations. When I closed my eyes and looked at the screen again I thought I was seeing Vangelis at some point. very good work. Thank you very much for your talent and dedication.💪👏👏

[@mik300z]

Thankyou so much for your kind words ...I look at the sky..

[@simeonsokerov1988]

This track is great! And is great to see you again here

[@Multi_ToBi]

GREAT!!!! Thank you! I miss him so much...

[@crisomelido]

WOoooooow que bueno volver a escucharte, sobre todo a un año de la muerte de Vangelis... Un saludo enorme desde CHile!...

[@ingoodmusic]

🙌🏻

[@user299792]

Hi Michael. Glad to hear and see you back with this beautiful homage to Vangelis. Hope you're doing well! Let us know when the album is ready.

[@mik300z]

Will do!!

[@Hstburg]

Mr Daniels. Great performance!

[@thedonal]

As always, you capture his vibe really well and to be performing so much at once is a great show of skill! Lovely.

[@mik300z]

Thankyou- however it was impossible to do it all live, some backing tracks with live playing mixed😊

[@thedonal]

@@mik300z Absolutely get that. Even so. It's inspiring to watch you play.