JON & VANGELIS FIRST TIME REACTION to Horizon | An Angelic Combination. THIS WAS OTHERWORLDLY!!!

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[@MisterWondrous]

All my life I have relied on Jon Anderson and Justin Hayward to restoreth my soul, laying beside the still waters of their beautiful souls as painted in music. Jon's solo works and collaborations with Kitaro et al, along with the bulk of Moody Blues and Blue Jays music will keep you in good stead for many months, years, decades. The songs are like medicine. Feeling stressed? Moving too fast? Take one "Take Your Time" and call me in the morning. Jon's is a healing, pure voice of sweetness and light. Two qualities in short supply today. For me, Jon's voice is perhaps most beautiful in a section in Friends of Mr. Cairo, where he sings: "One on one to talk to you Like film stars they get close to you You've mirrored his appeal He wants you so, he wants to be beside you Then you pass by, giving him the other side of you Like the mystics do So that every time he moves, he moves for you."

[@richarddobson815]

You are so right! Justin has moved me my whole life. And Jon is Jon.

[@stevebryant6483]

Take Your Time is an amazing song. You are right, if that song doesn't de-stress you, nothing will.

[@4estral]

I'd consider this one of the most influential songs of my life. Some people love it and others just don't get it, and that's ok. To me it's one of the most epic progressive tracks ever made. For technical details, the bulk of the synth sounds were made with a Yamaha CS-80, which featured polyphonic aftertouch, voice layering, and a long pitch bend ribbon, on an analog synth...very much ahead of its time and very rare & expensive. Today you can get an emulator, either in software form, or hardware rack-module (sans keyboard) called the Deckard's Dream. This was his "signature" synth that defined the Vangelis sound. The piano section, I believe, was played on a Yamaha CP-80 electro-acoustic piano. To my ears, the electro-acoustic piano (including Rhodes and Yamaha) is where you can hear Vangelis at his most intimate and expressive playing in all of his albums. He pulls every last ounce of dynamic range out of them and weaves deceptively simple-sounding melodies with complex phrase variations and subtlety that often breaks from the patterns your mind is expecting to hear next. The result is stimulating, and a little challenging, but still pleasing. I believe at the time they were using tape reels for doing multiple tracks, though Vangelis was adept at a managing multiple keyboards and sequencers at once. Vangelis was known to use an early Lexicon digital reverb. Jon Anderson was at his peak, double-tracking and harmonizing on many of the vocals. He also used a Vocoder (often used or misused by other musicians as a funky novelty effect) in what I'd consider the most subtle and successful way of all time. Jon's lyrics are a new-age stream of consciousness (as always) but I always found Horizon and other tracks on this album to be more profound and transcendental than many of his other songs. Horizon an unforgettable experience of a track, a masterpiece.

[@revokdaryl1]

You are correct. A Lexicon 224 Reverb unit was used and also a Roland Dimension D SDD-320 chorus unit was used which give the Yamaha CP-80 in this production such a full, dreamy sound. I'm almost certain Vangelis used an Oberheim DMX for the drums on this song, but I could be wrong.

[@bloodnokgoon5020]

Jon and Vangelis was truly one of those collaborations made in heaven and sent to Earth - never tire of listening to the combination of Jon's pure vocals blending and soaring with Vangelis's music. Simply epic. Love it 🎼💖😎 Agree that bits of this sound like continuations of Blade Runner, which is probably my favourite film of all time, partly because of what Vangelis did with the soundtrack - another match made in heaven! RIP to the maestro 😢

[@tundekovacs1649]

🙏 Thank you, Horizon is masterpiece. I love Vangelis, I've been listening to his music almost every day for over 30 years.

[@jimled50jl49]

Hi Nick, I still remember being at home with my mum & dad in 1981, and the British weekly pop programme "Top of the Pop's" came on....and the DJ announced a new entry in the singles charts > It's Jon & Vangelis with " I'll Find My Way Home ". I was stunned....What ? That's the lead singer of Yes ! What is he doing on Top of the Pop's ? !! .... & Vangelis ? I have his solo albums. Wow !!! and the track just blew me away. It is so beautiful....Then I remembered on one of Vangelis solo albums "Heaven & Hell" The very last track has Jon Anderson on singing "So Long Ago So Clear" which is a song that breaks my heart still. My Mum In Law to be, dedicated it to her daughter and me, after our relationship ended, but we stayed friends....Living miles apart. It just wasn't to be. [ I never married ] The song says it all. Byee Jim X

[@revokdaryl1]

Fun fact: I'll Find My Way Home was recorded in ONE night! Talk about genius.

[@mellotronin54]

I have always loved the way Vangelis arranged and orchestrated his work. He used synthesizers in an orchestral way .The tones and dynamics are pure joy to me . A Master and with Jon Anderson a perfect fit.

[@gwesleycrow]

Nick, I cannot express how much I admire your emotional honesty and willingness to be vulnerable. Thank you so much for this reaction. I own a copy of every LP by Jon and Vangelis, and I treasure them immensely. Jon's angelic voice pairs perfectly with Vangelis's heavenly compositions. His achingly beautiful melodies and key modulations, combined with his tasteful use of musical dynamics, are expressions of a subtle and beautiful soul.

[@richarddobson815]

Wow Nick, Jon and Vangelis's beautiful music got you meditating on life there! Well I will be turning 70 next year, so I'm definitely in the '70 is not old' camp! My mom made it to 96 so I reckon I have good genes. What a pleasure to listen to this music. 'I Hear You Now' is one of my all time favourite songs. While we're talking about Jon Anderson, I have noticed often in the comments that you should react to Jon's first solo album 'Olias Of Sunhillow'. I'm sure the whole 'Yes Army' here would come out in full support if you did so. It is up there with Chris Squire's 'Fish Out Of Water' as the best solo albums from all the band members, and all the more remarkable for the fact that he played all the instruments himself. It has to be played in one sitting though, as it's a concept album that flows wonderfully. So it's a 40 minute reaction, but an absolute experience. Thanks again Nick, a great reaction.

[@goytabr]

I'll never understand the lyrics of "Olias", like "as old stands to plunder expectant as one dear companion can utter the right we achieve" (it's so weird that I don't even know where to punctuate it!), but I don't care. I dive into it as a long mantra, and the music is FABULOUS! Definitely a must-listen!

[@stevectg2601]

So beautiful! "State of Independence" is another great track on The Friends of Mr. Cairo. I think you would also enjoy Jon Anderson's "Loved by the Sun" on the Legend Soundtrack.

[@innosanto]

Vangelis music genius. And the Jon and Vangelis collab is very underrated.

[@TheReaperMan275]

Vangelis passing was a great loss to the world. I have been listening to him for literally four decades! First discovered him when the Jon & Vangelis album _The Friends of Mr. Cairo_ was released in 1981. I already knew Jon Anderson from Yes but was not aware of Vangelis. But I liked his music so much from that one album that I was anxious to see what else he had. Soon enough, I had purchased every solo album of Vangelis I could find and was completely enamoured. As for _Blade Runner_ it is also one of my all time favorite movies and I think a true dystopian sci-fi classic. And Vangelis music is just as integral to the plot and feel of the movie as the 300 story buildings and floating neon billboard ads. The film is a real feast for the eyes and ears. I loved your review, Nick. I'm glad to see somebody else who truly feels music as deeply as I do. 🙏

[@vinsgraphics]

Once I got into Vangelis, I’ve not been able to stop. I have a lot of music collected, but Vangelis is far and away the biggest portion. The Blade Runner soundtrack, and all its many bootleg varieties, makes a playlist many hours long on its own. The “29th Anniversary” bootleg is about 5 hours, virtually everything made for the movie. Vangelis’ recent passing is still hard to handle.

[@innosanto]

@@vinsgraphics And the loss was caused by Covid repercussions, a month fighting with the repercussions. One more caused by Covid factor.

[@miguswede-2557]

Splendid choice. Magic with Jon and Vangelis❤️

[@santellanr]

Must do their song "The friends of Mr. Cairo". I'm sure Lex would like it too. It's their ode to classic Hollywood. Great song.

[@EnglishTomanotJuanma]

On the album "Heaven And Hell" which is sublime there is one part where Jon Anderson sings: "So Long Ago, So Clear". One simply cannot get any closer to Heaven than listening to that. Treat yourself. Not kidding.

[@TheAmazingSpaghetti]

Yup

[@dannydepara]

Vangelis his music is so great i went to his concert years ago it was amazing ! and all of his albums you just get lost in his music, and there are many like " el greco" " antarctica' you name it, i really enjoy your video and that you like his music too 😉

[@Young_Jim]

I’ve been listening to Vangelis since the mid 70’s and your reaction to his music reminded me of the feelings I had whenever I bought his latest album and rushing home to put it on the turntable, it was always a great experience. I was very sad when he passed away and, as you said, it was a great loss to music (and my youth).

[@andrewwallace4481]

This track has a Timeless Quality its magical so good to see you enjoyed it so much👍

[@teresakoslosky3053]

Wow so epic!!! I love Jon’s voice so perfect for this!!!

[@yes_head]

The keyboard Vangelis is associated with was the Yamaha CS-80. There are videos on YT of him being interviewed where he demos how he wrote music with it. Vangelis learned how to improvise early on, not in the usual sense as a soloist, but as a composer. It's part of the electronic music tradition that he helped to spearhead. His intuitive sense for melodic development and composition were staggering. Anyways, if you like this check out all four J&V albums.

[@tonygrinney7115]

What a coincidence Nick! Pope (Popenyco) was playing this on his first reaction you tube page only yesterday! Great song! In fact IMHO Private Collection is there best album together. So many wonderful songs.

[@MisterWondrous]

I heard that! He started a Patreon channel today too. Another fun show. Lots of Yes and Floyd.

[@semchen9]

I saw it too, the day it Broadcast and Today.

[@semchen9]

Nick,....I really think you and Alexia will be blown away with Jon and Vangelis' 1980 Album, Short Stories ! I heard it first in a Music Store while attending my first Year at University. It enthralled and continues to do so. Yes, I bought Short Stories that very Day.

[@Lightmane]

@@semchen9 Short Stories is my favorite album by them. Can't wait for them to listen to it, but this was incredible too.

[@allanharris6934]

Dear N&L, you should check out the first Jon and Vangelis collaboration from Vangelis' 1975 meisterwork "Heaven and Hell" - the song is So Long Ago, So Clear. Could be one of JA's best ever vocals

[@Zack419]

Hey Nick! Great review/reaction. Being that you wrote the song 'Daughter', you may like 'Animation', the title track from Jon's solo album, 'Animation'. He wrote it about the birth of his daughter, Deborah. Very beautiful and moving....may want to have a tissue handy! Would love to see your reaction along with Alexia's. Oh, and YES, we would love to hear your song, 'Daughter' or any other Vangelis-inspired tune.Thank You!

[@TheAmazingSpaghetti]

I was going to mention that one also.

[@krisdoggett483]

Actually, it was written after the birth of his third child, Jade. Beautiful song though. The whole album is fantastic.

[@teresakoslosky3053]

Heaven!❤❤❤❤

[@DexterD63]

Nick somewhere in your house is the CD of Jon & Vangelis Short Stories which I gifted you many months ago. You can listen to it at leisure cuz I probably won’t do a request on it.

[@anthonyblakely399]

We called This music "Heavenly or Angelic music" in the 70's or 80's.....because of the Choir type of style of music we grew up listening to and singing in Cathedrals and Churches. Music critics called this style, "Art music." I use to put this album on repeat and it would stay on for a couple of weeks. Great music for my clients in my spiritual sessions.

[@franzjosephamrein2663]

Absolutely grateful I knew classic and she can do a lot but this one, it is even classic this is somehow unexplainable it's entering Into ❤❤❤your soul

[@narvik9035]

Great that you enjoyed it. I wasn't sure, because it is the first time on this channel. I enjoyed the reaction.

[@TheAmazingSpaghetti]

You MUST hear Jon with Kitaro, they did 3 songs together on a Kitaro record from 92', the 2 main songs are island Of Life and Lady of Dreams. Horizon is amazing, such a great way to relax when I'm really stressed.

[@edlogtenberg9988]

Their best album together. Jons increadible voice comes to perfection with Vangelis

[@dhfenske]

Ironic that you talked about birth during this reaction to Jon Anderson. He has an incredible song about birth called "Animation". I highly recommend that you and Lex react to it.

[@stevebryant6483]

Great suggestion!

[@davidwatkinson1226]

One of most beautiful pieces of music ever made

[@edflava4121]

Listen to Jon’s song Animation from this same year about the birth of his daughter

[@stevebryant6483]

A very special song, indeed!

[@krisdoggett483]

Jon has stated in an interview that when he's singing he knows it's not him, it's a higher power that flows through him. Whatever it is, it's a very special and unique gift he's been given. Another Jon & Vangelis song you should listen to is "Curious Electric" from their first album together, Short Stories.

[@williambissell972]

Epic! Those two melded perfectly...

[@IllumeEltanin]

Hi Nick. If you're truly new to electronic music, I would like to introduce you to Jean Michel Jarre, a contemporary of Vangelis also starting in the '70s. I would suggest starting with his album Oxygène. His tracks run into each other, so it is best listening to the album by full sides. Side one consists of Oxygène I, II, and III, and is about 18 and a half minutes long in duration. I think that could easily be done. I've only seen one reactor do a full album reaction to Oxygène so far, JustJP. His side 1 reaction had 12K views in about a week, I think, which is a pretty good showing on his channel. And as far as I can tell, JustJP had no issues with blocking on that album, even though he muted his microphone and played each side all of the way through without pausing in two videos. #nicknlexrequest *edit* I'm also going to suggest a movie for you and Alexia to watch called Koyaanisqatsi (Life Out of Balance). It is a movie completely without dialogue which depicts various societies around the world. But the soundtrack is written by Phillip Glass, and is breathtaking.

[@johnlundy6665]

Absolutely 👆👆👆👆

[@Sunlightcomingthrough]

Every little key Vangelis plays brings a tear to the eye and a arrow in the heart, it's a beautiful melody, and the harmony of Jon's voice adding in will always remain in the soul. This collaboration was truly so strong. I get shivers every time i listen to a piece of them. Thank you for reviewing this.

[@gwesleycrow]

As soon as you mentioned Jon Anderson and Justin Hayward in the same sentence, I knew we were kindred spirits.

[@Jokkmokk21]

Fantastic that you’re discovering this! May I suggest “ Change We Must “ with Jon, also “ Ask The Mountains “ with Stina Nordenstam !!! Hypnotic!

[@amigodalua]

Listen to " I Hear You Now " from their album Short Stories.

[@megabrak83]

Vangelis was made to write any John Carpenter movie! Pure genious! Thanks buddy, your reactions are great: you know when to talk and you know when to shut up, clever guy ;)

[@XDarkSyntaXOriginal]

Some of his works are amazing. One of my favorites was "Will of the Wind"

[@everydirection990]

I’ve been hoping you would hear this track. I knew you would love it. Now you should do the best track on the album (in my opinion): ‘He is Sailing’ #nicknlexrequest. It’s even more transcendent.

[@Gilawi]

I think this one of the most beautiful pieces of music i've experienced in my life, and one of the must beautiful lyrics Jon has written. If you like Vangelis, maybe you will enjoy David Arkenstone, especially his instrumental music. Try "The North Wind", as a starter.

[@maxcrown2367]

Nick watching you watch this was like a friend going through my favorite songs of all time and coming upon a gem I thought was my own that I alone had discovered. I'm so glad you liked it and reacted the way you did. I can recommend you check out more Vangelis with the album China and also more Jon & Vangelis with Short Stories.

[@bigjapi1]

Nick, desde el primer dia que escuché Vangelis se me vino a la mente algo... si los extraterrestres escuchan algún tipo de musica cuando viajan en los OVNIS, es esta, creada por el genio Vangelis y ni hablar cuando es acompañada por la voz angelical de Jon. Si un dia hacen una maratón, les recomiendo 3 mega masterpieces, 1 "To The Unknown Man", 2 "So Long Ago, So Clear" (con Jon) y 3. de la movie (1492 Conquest Of Paradise que tienen que ver sino la vieron todavía) la maravillosa "Twenty Eight Parallel". Saludos a los 3!

[@juancastillo8948]

Woow! Thank you for this Nick, this is possibly my favourite piece of music ever, along with The Gates of dellirium by Yes.

[@freddiebarber4972]

Nick...BRAVO BRAVO!!! Vangelis on his own has a pretty good-sized catalog. I've been listening to him for many years. The albums with Jon are a special treat. Oh, before I forget.... Yes, Bladerunner soundtrack is tremendous!

[@alanparsonsfan]

The Bladerunner soundtrack has been referred to as a character in the movie. Listen to 'Bladerunner Blues' at night, in the rain...

[@earlgrey691]

I reckon 'Rachel's Song' to be the great mans most towering achievement.Haunting and ethereal.

[@fernandotor3266]

Vangelies composed lots of sountrack indeed

[@yes_head]

If you like Jon Anderson's work with Vangelis you may be interested in his collaborations with other similar musicians. He did an album with Kitaro in the 1990s called Dream, he worked with Tangerine Dream on a song for movie Legend (also a Ridley Scott film), and he collaborated with Mike Oldfield in the 80s.

[@earlgrey691]

Awesome movie and soundtrack.

[@carlosruiz-ob7le]

EStimado, me es grato ver como disfrutàs de la mùsica cualquiera sea el gènero. Me identifico con ello. Por suerte, veo que lo progresivo te llega y mucho. Te sugiero escuchar del mismo album, el tema Deborah, que Jon le escribiò a su entonces pequeña hija. Veràs como se conjuga la vos de Jon y la instrumentaciòn de Vangelis en un final emocionante!. Como siempre, espero tus reacciones solitarias o con tu pareja. Me resultan inspiradores y me identifico con muchas de las "emociones" que percibo al momento de escuchar mucha de la mùsica que me acompaña hace màs de 40 años. Saludos desde Patagonia Argentina!

[@susangonsalves9636]

If you liked "Awaken," with Todmobile and Jon A, you might like "State of Independence." Also, try Jon A with Jean Luc Ponty. #nicknlexrequest

[@kerryblackburn7850]

Anderson Bruford Wakeman & Howe is also another great listen.

[@kerryblackburn7850]

Also, Ilúvatar

[@rubenhomez9407]

Gracias por escuchar algo diferente. Te recuerdo que Vangelis fue integrante de la banda de rock progresivo Los niños de afrodita.

[@danielmata6512]

Tremenda obra Horizon, puedes escuchar también la canción song of seven de Jon Anderson solo que es una belleza de tema.

[@asicdathens]

You definitely need to check Vangelis' old rock band Aphrodite's Child. Their last album 666 one of the first concept albums ever made has some otherworldly tracks

[@DrawingNo1]

If you like this try 'Ricochet' by Tangerine Dream!

[@yesrushdt]

Never been a big fan of Jon & Vangelis music but this is really good. Jon's Horizon vocal melodies remind me of his lines towards the end of the Yes epic "Endless Dream".

[@bmac1205]

'I Hear You Now' #nicknlexrequest and 'State of Independence' #nicknlexrequest are simply awesome and definitely worth reacting to as a couple.

[@richarddobson815]

Hear Hear!

[@johnlundy6665]

Yep definitely 👆👆👆👆👌👋👋❤️

[@haridasathakuradasa7292]

Magic, amazing.

[@johnnytheb26]

Great stuff. You should check out Jon meeting Vangelis for the first time,..a very funny story.

[@martynhill3286]

Nick from the same album you need to listen to the track Deborah. It was written by Jon for his daughter apparently he got letters from her while on tour and this was his reply to her. When you know the background to the track it takes on an entirely different Meaning maybe you should have a tissue handy 😉

[@Lightmane]

Nick, if you want to have some fun, you and Alexa should sit down and watch Jon Anderson tell you about the first time he met Vangelis. You'll love watching it.

[@marcoszalazar5948]

Soy fan de esos 2 grandes músicos ! Jon Anderson canta hermoso! La voz de Yes !! Y Vangelis es tremendo músico , aunque no sea rock es genial 👍

[@thelyricologist9568]

Vangelis's name is pronounced with the same "g" sound as in the word "get" or "go". 🙂

[@-R.Gray-]

I had a Jon and Vangelis on a request list, but it is very different thematically, so I didn't know how it would be received. It's more humorous.

[@larrycable1827]

You have to do Vangalis pulsar. The best fiewok display music ever

[@jeffpose2135]

A couple of other early pioneers in electronic music from the 70's Tangerine Dream and Larry Fast ( Synergy) are worth diving into. Larry Fast was ahead of his time with his production

[@toniedvardsen8169]

The best J&V song, in my opinion 🙃🙃

[@innosanto]

Actually Vangelis has a track for birth and baby in the womb. It is from 1981 album. But share your music more.

[@Keepinitreal61]

Short Stories - I here you know

[@shyshift]

They made 2 full duet albums besides Private Collection. Short Stories The Friends Of Mr. Cairo

[@arenean85]

Also, Page of Life (1991)

[@bmac1205]

Awe, man…Alexia would love this.

[@NicknLex]

I heard it!!! ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!!

[@potencianocarin2303]

Please allow me to request the song called "He is sailing"...

[@fernandotor3266]

Album was composed by Jon and vangelis

[@emesde]

Did you know Jon Anderson asked vangelis to join yes when wakeman left. Didn’t work out. You can find the story about told by Jon on KZbin . It is a funny story

[@MarkTaylor-wl9dp]

Mark GV - Reference Point. "I Hear You Now" was a hit in the UK charts and one of my favourite songs from the start of the 1980s. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZ65lYuvad5ngbc

[@fernandotor3266]

Check heaven and hell. First collaboration jon with vangelis

[@elchuky1942]

Parece musica de iglesia 😁 🙋‍♂️🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷

[@innosanto]

Vangelis should do BR2049.

[@innosanto]

Huge Vangelis went away with the Covid.

[@clannad99germany70]

Jon Anderson's voice fascinated me already with the age of 15, when I first listened to Yes, with 15,5 I had the opportunity to see YES and Jon live !! And Vangelis, I know since the times with Aphrodite's Child (Rain and tears i.e.) So a unique cooperation and duo.

[@clannad99germany70]

PS the concert was in April 1971 in the town of Saarbrücken in Germany.

[@GorgonTheHybrid]

I think I gave up on Jon & Vangelis after their first 2 albums just because I found their material so hit and miss, so it's possible I never heard this. At some point in the middle it got a little schmaltzy for me, but that was just a first impression, and it has potential to grow on me a lot - I loved it for a long while before that part, so very promising!

[@innosanto]

After you listen many times and you acclimatise with the music, The middle part is the best.

[@GorgonTheHybrid]

@@innosanto I hear you, but if it doesn't grab me right away or looks like it has tons of potential, it could be years before a circle around back to it, if ever.

[@lucapolidori8817]

Not for reaction but for your enjoinment: Try the Blase Runner 25th anniversry boxset. It contains the whole work featuring also his former bandmate Demis Russous. You can't not react to Four Horsemen, from the album 666 (1971) by Vangelis previous band Aphrodite's Child.

[@joelliebler5690]

It is interesting though being a huge YES fan I much prefer listening to the progressive rock sound with Jon’s vocals.

[@SampleandDave]

#nicknlexrequest May I suggest The Enid "In the Region of the Summer Stars" from the 1976 album of the same name. Very few people (about one I think) react to this band who perform mainly instrumental pieces. Album version best but there are many live versions (kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJKXap9piZp_i9E). I think you will enjoy.

[@GorgonTheHybrid]

Hey, legit question, and if this isn't the right forum for it, let me know and I can erase it, but I thought the original intention of the solo Nick reactions was to do intense metal that Lexi wouldn't be interested in anyway, but it seems to have expanded to any kind of reaction. Is that designed pretty much entirely to limit Lexi's time because of back issues? Just saying that I miss seeing her as much. As for Jon & Vangelis, I always thought they were more miss than hit together, but they had some great moments. It was a pretty unusual pairing form the outset.

[@NicknLex]

No worries! It did start that way but was only like that for a short time since Nick felt it was a bit limited and hard on his ears as well 🤫😂 The main intention is that of saving my back time, but also helps find more music and opportunities of videos together!! 💕 Thanks for missing me!

[@Lightmane]

@@NicknLex We all miss you, Alexa. I hope you're checking out Wim Hof. I'm pretty certain he can help you heal your back. VICE did a great documentary about him. You and Nick should watch it together. It's about 40 minutes long. I think you'll really enjoy it.

[@NicknLex]

@@Lightmane LIGHTMANEEE you ALWAYS call me ALEXA! 🥺🥺😅🙈 It’s Alexia 🤓! 😂 Anyway, it’s just the story of my life, you’re not the only one - trust me! Thank you for the recommendation; we’ll definitely look it up! Sorry for the teasing 😘

[@GorgonTheHybrid]

@@NicknLex It's almost like Lightmane and I are the same person. 😉😛

[@Lightmane]

@@NicknLex sorry for the teasing? I love the teasing, so don't stop, Alex, 😛

[@shyshift]

Timbre=Tamber.

[@fernandotor3266]

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Well Vangelis is gone..

[@fernandotor3266]

But Vangelis did not want to belong to any band..he is a solo performer

[@fernandotor3266]

Nop. Movie was great! Kidding me?

[@alexandersteffen7805]

Normally I'm watching your Spanish music reactions but this time I will ask you to react to Morcheeba " the sea", a British trip hop band from the 90s. Cheers