Vangelis - Chariots Of Fire

[@DM_1313]

RIP Vangelis Papathanassiou. Thank you for the epic themes, soundtracks and visionary music you shared with the world, they will be eternal.

[@stefantaxacher5057]

Rest in Peace, and thank you for your great music. With love from Austria.

[@GeryRydell]

@@stefantaxacher5057 Richtig! So ist es! The best! Austria loves you Vangelis!

[@sidk2943]

Just learnt his passing, so sad....

[@ic5319]

@@sidk2943 His music will live on and inspire forever :)

[@sujoyishuman]

I stopped listening to his song for many days Idk why but 2 days ago suddenly I started listening "message" by vangelis. And it was raining outside at the same time. I was wondering how he made the music so much soulful. Today i was scrolling through comments in one of his songs where i spot a comment R.i.p. Which literally shocked me...

[@adheebmohideen715]

I FINALLY FOUND THE NAME OF THIS SONG, MY LIFE IS NOW COMPLETE!

[@pollabezi491]

SAME

[@josipkolovrat7327]

Is it used in deadpool?

[@Happy_HIbiscus]

dude, congratulations !

[@rugzartz839]

True😂

[@vendasuperman2454]

Adheeb Mohideen Same here.

[@DarkLiberatorZone]

RIP. One of the most stunning pieces ever made

[@napoleon96420]

Yes

[@eileenfogarty2706]

Very sad....the beautiful music will live on🎼🎶🎶🎶😪

[@ccryder6605]

Still gives me chills.

[@tibormenyhart7033]

Tears in rain....

[@cromagnonidiot]

Yes

[@TheLastOfTheFinest80]

This music video itself is proof of why the 80s is such an awesome decade.

[@Onionbaron]

His music started long before the 80's...

[@jl.7739]

Awesome hair and beards. And cigarettes on pianos 😂

[@lara8550able]

Rest in Peace Maestro.

[@napoleon96420]

Yes

[@NeostormXLMAX]

damn he died just today and i got recommended this

[@megamix3184]

Je suis d'une grande tristesse, j'ai du mal à accepter.

[@y..k3365]

@@megamix3184 we will all be dust one day, thank you my friends, it is an artist that I love very much.

[@azimisyauqieabdulwahab9401]

See you at Olympics 2024 in Paris

[@mattastro4839]

This song sounds like the feeling you feel when you finally find this song.

[@okidokinawa1753]

😂🤣😂🤣

[@theodissoul]

hahahaha yes

[@LoneWalker90]

Absolutely...

[@do3807]

lmao facts

[@abbybrockman3365]

I absolutely love this movie

[@OdesaFilmStudio]

- In memory of Maestro.... Vangelis....

[@SLE253]

🔥

[@azimisyauqieabdulwahab9401]

Today I watch Chariots of Fire on TCM & dedicated to the one of the most composer for all time the great late Vangelis

[@marinaleda3228]

внезапно )) приятно видеть этот коммент. Одесса, родненькая ..🥺🥺

[@Smartart808]

Боже, дай разума украинцам 🙏🤫

[@michaelhay3575]

​@@marinaleda3228 😅 drrxdddsss dddde ddgg

[@barryosullivan1486]

The drag on the cigarette before playing one of the most famous themes of all time is pure rock n roll. Genius.

[@Davez621]

What's a drag?

[@luiscorrea3101]

The unofficial anthem of the Olympic Games. Without a doubt.

[@geudeukid]

Mr Bean version ia the best😜😜😜

[@LeadingWorshiper]

Forever !

[@dicegaming1479]

wow relatee, on olympic games in Nintendo

[@dicegaming1479]

wow related! Olympic Games in Nintendo 1990

[@MundiaKamau]

"Chariots of Fire" though, was the theme song of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Regards, Michael M. Kamau, Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa, 21st April 2024.

[@papitoherrera]

He passed away but his music will keep him alive... RIP Vangelis...

[@Alexis-k6r9x]

I would have loved to have met this genius

[@ItsLuLuAgain]

When my son graduated basic training in the Air Force, they come running up in formation at the break of dawn to this song blasting on the arena loud speakers…proudest moment of my life to see my little boy transformed into a warrior. Still gives me goosebumps when I type this out

[@STORMX97]

That’s beautiful

[@EugeneSinks]

The USAF Thunderbird aerial demonstration team played this in the background while performing.

[@rrice1705]

100th-up vote for you!

[@CyberWar666]

Remember this moment, when your lad stood a titan. Always remember and cherish it, even when he won't. And remind him of it, so that he may stand a titan again.

[@moga1968]

שאלוהים יברך אותו! מרגש! God bless him, excaite! Moti from Israel

[@EnriqVillee]

Some music compositions are so internationally recognized, that they belong to the entire human race, as an immortal part of its culture. This one belongs in this category. It will survive admired, listened to with heart, inspiring. The film obtained the Academy award to the Best Film in 1982.

[@blagoevski336]

Agreed

[@Rafael-n8r3k]

@@EnriqVillee This song became associated with the Olympic Games (and sport in general... but especially the Olympic Games). Like... like a wedding march is associated with... weddings... and a funeral march is associated with funerals. Or the song Happy Birthday to You is associated with birthdays... This music is part of people's daily lives.

[@8anthem]

1981年ではないでしょうか？

[@EnriqVillee]

@@8anthem The movie came out in 1981. It won the Oscar for Best Movie in 1982.

[@sandansaiyan5675]

Movie is great but not goat of that year soundtrack tho is masterpiece and this piece is one of the best of all time

[@Beersforyears]

The fact he's smoking a cigarette whilst playing a song associated with training and the Olympics is something we will never get back again.

[@simonhindley65]

I'd like to think the irony was intentional.

[@coolcat6303]

Reminds me of that old SNL John Belushi skit where he’s running track at the Olympics and then he does a tv commercial while smoking a cigarette & holding a cereal box that says Donuts 🍩 on it.

[@benj.originalownerofthebot6304]

Perhaps in an ancient culture a "smoke" was in fact a "chariot of fire"

[@nenaradicevic8079]

Greek soul They smoke a lot

[@estherthian8654]

Immortality perhaps?? A precious moment caught not just in time but thankfully on video too....a cup of coffee, enjoying a cigarette also, a true Masterpiece, and Vangelis a true Master, Artist and Gentleman too...🎶🎵🎶....

[@algra1410]

The musician is gone, but the music remains eternal.

[@Agent_Richochet78]

50% meme 50% masterpiece

[@giyutomioka2460]

@@Agent_Richochet78 no. let me correct that. 100% meme 100% masterpiece

[@Agent_Richochet78]

@@giyutomioka2460 200% meme 200% masterpiece

[@Yumi-hl9yf]

300% meme 300% masterpiece

[@xersisdastur123]

​@@Yumi-hl9yf 400% meme, 400% masterpiece.

[@steveaustin6608]

THIS SHOULD BE THE OFFICIAL THEME OF OLYMPICS EVERY YEAR!

[@clothilde1623]

That’s legitimately a great idea.

[@Martin_L478]

They already do have a main theme for the Olympics but you're right. This should at least be a secondary Olympics theme.

[@florar2463]

You mean every 4 year, right?😂

[@colliric]

It was for a long time. But the fact is the movie is now 40 years old

[@louieparnala2778]

Actually Mr. bean does it

[@tyhara9215]

Guy takes a giant puff of a dart, then proceeds to play one of the most majestic and inspirational tunes of all time. Legend status for you Sir

[@chrispaynter4723]

Rest in peace, Maestro.So sad to hear the legend Vangelis has passed away.His superb compositions will live with us forever.

[@liljfjllifllil]

The moment in life when you do your best toward your goal is the happiest time. Because your soul is full of hope rather than despair.

[@kinshun]

2012 London Olympics medal ceremony BGM

[@Righteousruminations]

"I believe God made me for a purpose, but He also made me fast. And when I run, I feel His pleasure." -Eric Liddell

[@moonshoes11]

“I believe God made me for a purpose, but He also made me suffer. And when I suffer, I feel his pleasure.”

[@zenithfilmscores]

@@moonshoes11who said that?

[@moonshoes11]

@@zenithfilmscores I did. Mockingly, of course.

[@zenithfilmscores]

@@moonshoes11 ah gotcha

[@Aaron-Miller-1138]

@@moonshoes11 Our Savior Jesus Christ experienced and suffered the fulness of all mortal challenges according to the flesh so He could know according to the flesh how to succor [which means to give relief or aid to] His people according to their infirmities. He therefore knows our struggles, our heartaches, our temptations, and our suffering, for He willingly experienced them all as an essential part of His Atonement. And because of this, His Atonement empowers Him to succor us, to give us the strength to bear it all.

[@GhostOfJulesVerne]

I like how he takes a fat drag off his cigarette before playing an inspirational song about running.

[@ruthtalley242]

best reply ever !! So true. Musicians aren't always the healthiest.

[@FrankieUtka]

A SUPER FAT DRAG TOO- 😭😂😂

[@ShinySilverBunny]

🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂

[@jamesgough3938]

Mr. Vangelis could not have run very far, I suspect.

[@Beatles0223]

That was the 1980s for you.

[@Pamster65]

This song inspired my Father to run a triathlon. He is now 87 and I hope to have this gorgeous song played at his funeral because it is his favorite movie and song. RIP legend, you inspired so many.❤

[@losalfajoresok]

My dad died when I was 12, in 1988, he was 36. I don't remember many of the things he liked, but I clearly recall that he loved this theme. I miss you dad, thanks Vangelis for your art!

[@joriebelnap338]

My mom died in 87 when I was 13… 😢she was 38

[@MrThegenral1]

Beautiful theme and my Condolences to both of you

[@Fons-Hendrickx]

Now I know your age

[@B.KRains]

I can relate totally! Bless you!

[@B.KRains]

​@joriebelnap338 blessings to you. This is a gift for us to Keep close to our hearts forever!

[@paulraath5097]

This is one of the most beautiful pieces of music in existence. Rest in peace Vangelis 🙏

[@gabecollett]

Yes. Inspiring to the end, and that is for you, friend.

[@nevillelaybourne5610]

Vangelis at his best, RIP Vangelis.

[@lnz971]

naaah not really m8

[@29namnori]

Yes! I was in kindergarten when this came out & I'm 47 now! It's one of the most beautiful pieces I've ever heard!

[@lisabarnes3405]

My favorite instrumental of all time.

[@JB-cd7bj]

The very first song I can remember hearing as a child. What a blessing!

[@serotoninsyndrome]

Same. Instilled in me a sense of wonder...

[@SEV_RC-1207]

@@serotoninsyndrome indeed

[@nasimahmad40]

I was about ten when this came out. Great memories. In my top 50 songs of all time.

[@roccop913]

Me too

[@8corymix8]

I was in 1st grade. My mom loved this song. So lucky to have experienced the 80s

[@komarithsoth422]

It amazing I listen to this in 3th January 2025 with nostalgia.

[@robertlewis1965]

I have this on vinyl !

[@Chewy_GarageBandDad]

My dad and I watched this movie together and he had this song on tape. We used to listen to it all the time while stripping and staining furniture when I was a kid. Learning everything about tools..lol My dad passed in February. I've tried half heartedly to find this song the past few months with no luck. Yesterday I was digging through an old abandoned storage compartment and came across a 1981 vinyl in a perfect sleeve with the words "Chariots of Fire" written across the top. I knew right away I had found that song. I tried to get an old record player to work today, and after failing I came to KZbin. Thank you whoever posted this.

[@Marc-io8qm]

Respect

[@dyzapointment]

Sorry to hear about your dad, respect!

[@Chewy_GarageBandDad]

Respect back at all three of you. Journey well!

[@wandererthroughtime]

Feel you man, favorite song to hear with my dad who loves this movie

[@onlysniper142]

All the best for your future ahead. respect

[@williamschroeder3070]

RIP Vangelis. In two weeks, I'll have been running for 45 years and I still have your music in my head on some of my tougher runs. Thank you.

[@azimisyauqieabdulwahab9401]

it's not George Moroder, it's Vangelis

[@viroxd]

It's been 2 weeks... Happy Anniversary!

[@banjhankri9050]

Can you share your playlist?

[@MyLolle]

i am sorry william, for your tougher runs. i know the feeling. he indeed gave this world a beautiful state of mind with his music.

[@trakla]

I am 38 soon and I have never ran in my life. You are an inspiration!

[@PicoRiveraCalifornia]

One of his biggest hits, Vangelis has left us with a mountain, possibly even mountain range of musical hits to last several lifetimes. RIP Vangelis, and thank you for the music.

[@istoleurfaceha3527]

Definitely a mountain range

[@TheIdiotFarmers]

Does everyone grasp the importance of this moment? The people that lived during the great classical music movement of the late 1700's and early 1800"s surely appreciated the level of masterpieces that were produced. We, if for not the one great maestro of this century Vangelis, have very little mantle of such. Thank you, Maestro, what an honor to have witnessed your brilliance in my lifetime.

[@kumudshah99]

A moment of silence for those who are still searching for this song..... 😉

[@colliric]

They need to watch more classic movies! I was lucky enough to watch it many times as a kid!

[@stefan2901]

so you found "conquest of paradise" and copied the top comment from there

[@frasure6849]

Half my life I was legit searching for this

[@gnubbolo]

but.. lol

[@JostVanWair]

@@colliric They play it every time at our school graduation ceremony. They even have it listed on the card

[@fortunecookie5459]

Farewell to one of the greatest composers. Vangelis Papathanasiou!

[@nadiareyes9989]

Esta melodía es una obra maestra.

[@michaelwilde2209]

A very sad day for a truly original and most talented of musicians ,the world will miss this great man,R.I.P

[@SilverSpeed]

RIP Vangelis I remember my coach putting this song on for us while we drove to a race and you could just feel the Ora of this music hit your soul and get you ready to race. RIP vangelis

[@raftonpounder6696]

Aura

[@tenorlove]

That was a serendipitous error. Ora is Latin. It means mouths, but is also the imperative form of the verb orare, to pray. Best known in the phrase "ora pro nobis," pray for us, used in Catholic liturgy. This song IS a prayer of sorts.

[@Fairy_princess214]

@@tenorlove Of sorts...but not really. So yeah. It should be aura. Nice try at covering, though.

[@tenorlove]

@@Fairy_princess214 Covering what? Some people can find the hole in the grindstone and see through it.

[@Fairy_princess214]

@@tenorlove It was a misspelling. Not "serendipitous". I'm pretty sure that quoting refrigerator magnets isn't going to change that.

[@hengulbarua5256]

Rest in peace, Vangelis! One of the most influential composers who ever lived. May your memory be eternal!

[@thebountyhunterguild1459]

My mom has this played at her funeral. She loved this song 😭❤️ RIP Mom

[@Tordenelgen]

Sorry for your loss, your mom had good taste

[@Juschos90]

😂

[@nazreenali375]

Oh God! The beauty of this music.. It's my graduation march in 1982... I can still see myself walking up to the podium to receive my graduation Certificate .. RIP Maestro!

[@kykise1395]

Damn you’re a little old to be on here..

[@rajivsengupta8186]

Sir ur comment made cry.....i can feel ur nostalgic feeling....gr8 golden old memorable days....❤

[@frankburdodrums8984]

Trip fall uggh too much to drink before.....

[@Alger444]

Time flies

[@forcheserge2810]

How time flys 🥺🥺🥺😥

[@jimm89]

This guy. This score. He got me revved up for big games, races, exams, anything. He picked me up when I was down. He inspired and he soothed. RIP legend.

[@louis.p808]

We’ve never met, but I can tell we’re similar. Same. RIP Legend.

[@melissachartres3219]

Legend and thief. Look up the song City of Violets.

[@euklidacragas]

RIP Vangeli, your music & art will forever be with us and even when we 're gone it will carry on in the depths of the cosmos.

[@RT-xx9tx]

Quite literally as he also wrote the theme to the Carl Sagan series - Cosmos! RIP Vangelis!

[@dreamyladyx2362]

Damn, this song brings back such good memories... The Movie was incredible as well.... This song has been one of my favorites since I saw the movie in Theatres as an 11 year old kid. This song is always in my heart!!

[@janderle8721]

This man was a genius. Nothing more to say. RIP Vangelis

[@mauriciomatus6594]

Fabuloso

[@j.coursol5249]

@BeverleyLFoster Stavros Logaridis and Vangelis were long time friends, at least until Stavros sued Vangelis in 1987. His complaint was plagiarism, and the subject was "Chariots of Fire". When the case was brought to court, Vangelis played in front of the judge to explain his method of composition. Not surprisingly, the judge ruled Vangelis to be the genuine composer of "Chariots of Fire"

[@j.coursol5249]

@BeverleyLFoster Stop spreading lies.

[@sinamirmahmoud7606]

dude smoke kids

[@thenbagreatteller1855]

Knowing the name of this song feels like you’ve unlocked all the secrets of the world

[@juergenvotzelek]

Hahahahaha 😂😂😂😂

[@juergenvotzelek]

Hahahahaha 😂😂😂😂

[@davidwilliamson574]

ITS KINDA OF A COOL 😎 SONG WHEN YOU GO FOR A LONG WALK OR RUN. OBVIOUSLY 😇😇😇😇😁

[@heidisonger5530]

I felt like I have power

[@DrBBQMountain]

Faxxxx

[@DJ_TideWave]

Such a timeless classic! A legend is gone, but his music lives forever.

[@skar8009]

He pretty much made himself immortal through his work.

[@kevingilbank1331]

What a classic piece of music

[@LPJack02]

RIP Vangelis (March 29, 1943 - May 17, 2022), aged 79 You will always be remembered as a legend.

[@gautambakshi6463]

He died on my birthday that's sad 🥺

[@bankruptmapping3919]

The worst thing i just know this on November 😭

[@V-for-Vendetta01]

@@bankruptmapping3919 dude same. i just got to know today.

[@fireking5221]

@@V-for-Vendetta01 same, I just found out a few seconds ago

[@gontierfrancois8115]

I didn't know hé was died !

[@med8972]

Dear Vangelis, I just want to let you know, whenever your soul may be ascending to, is similar to what you left to us in this world. The burning tears that I had for my late father who passed away on January 12, 2020 is the very same as of May 17, 2022. I believe many also felt the same. You spoke of love, courage, sympathy, greatness and hope like no one else could. When it was and will be difficult, you were the father; friend; light; closer to God and to nature itself for every single heart that listened to you. And for that, I really do hope that heavens exist so we/I can thank you there. All that is left is to carry the blissful smile in honor of your existence that happened once in a lifetime. May your spirit of sound never rest and echo for eternities.

[@KarenMcKee-l9h]

Amen 🙏

[@stephsteph4419]

Ça,retrace une vraie histoire entre 2 athlets britannique pendant les jeux olympiques de 1924 d été à paris,très bon film et très bons acteurs et très bonne musique

[@RedDesertRoz]

So sorry to hear of Vangelis' passing. A treasured childhood memory of mine is watching my brother practice this on the piano when I was barely tall enough to peer over the keyboard. I thought it was beautiful music even at that young age and have loved it all my life, and now my own children do, too. Was really cool to have a run along the beach this scene is from with the family several years ago when we were all in Scotland together. Thanks for all the music and memories, Vangelis.

[@cromagnonidiot]

This is the greatest comment I've ever seen

[@ricardoignacioortiz968]

Vangelis catched the real spirit of the Olympic Games in this masterpiece. Your comment is the best.

[@ellenb7587]

My former sister in law was a teacher, and played this for her students at the start of every day. I’m sure it changed their lives.

[@oh_no_its_issy2559]

My grandad loved running and ran in the London marathon , and he died yesterday, he wanted this at his funeral. (Edit) : honestly thankyou so mutch for your support

[@littleworldkanthima5949]

RIP. I am very sorry to hear that.

[@InfernoPlayz951]

Rip, F for respects

[@greedycodm]

Am so sorry hope you feel better

[@cristiamjulianayalapena3190]

@@greedycodm Requiescat in pace

[@oh_no_its_issy2559]

EricPlayz951 f 😞

[@vovichiam5595]

Только что узнал об этом исполнителе благодаря фильму "Баунти", поинтересовался, кто автор музла, и узнал много интересного. Классный композитор, моё уважение.

[@santisimulator]

Rest In Peace Vangelis, your music will pass through many generations and we will never forget you. Thank you for your music! We love ya

[@iaincampbell7908]

MASTERPIECE RIP

[@marcusthetenderengine699]

This song's message is to "Never give up, and try again, and again, and again, until you finally do it".

[@AnasthassiaMurillo]

Actually, this song is for a movie which honored the life of a man whose message was: "Put God first and He will give you honor".

[@letslearnit4176]

Mr bean also didnt give up 😂😂😂

[@tillinator007]

@@AnasthassiaMurillo 1 Corinthians 10:31

[@emmanueltidor1996]

Never *gonna* give *you* up

[@7xyn]

i thought i almost got rick rolled

[@kcortez241]

A MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR MY FATHER WHO ADORED THIS MAN AND THIS SONG. HE PLAYED THIS 25 TIMES A DAY AND IT'LL BE ENGRAINED IN ME FOREVER. I LOVE YOU PAPA. R.I.P

[@TheStrmcliffae46]

maany blessings to your dad

[@spencerfld14]

💎💥⛏..💎💥⛏💯💯...

[@artificialanimeuniverse5063]

May his soul rest in peace

[@abigailmorgan6526]

May his memory be a blessing with every listen.

[@pietrosal9629]

Respect

[@uroojkhan7776]

July 2024, still amazing! This theme was truely futuristic.

[@simeonisaackamara2050]

August 2024

[@KarenMcKee-l9h]

August 2024 for my husband of 45 years. Passed, August 14, 2024. Ran 3 marathon’s, many triathlons, all distances of races. I’m so proud of him. Chariots of Fire was so inspirational during his racing. We will be playing Vangilis “Chariots of Fire at his Celebration of Life next week. He is with God 🙏❤️

[@uroojkhan7776]

@@KarenMcKee-l9h may his soul rest in peace.

[@dorisgotsch2863]

Er lebt in seiner Musik weiter,ewig😢😢

[@christophersantana5895]

THIS THEME SONG IS STILL A TIMELESS CLASSIC AFTER 40 YEARS.

[@jagjeetsihra2862]

I didn't realise it was 40 years old...i was a grown man when this movie came out. Somehow you've made me feel old. 🤣😂

[@Noel-e6y]

@@jagjeetsihra2862 iwas not even in this world at that time

[@kepler4739]

Holy moly, it really is 40 years

[@l.plantagenet]

@@mrtopdown5145 I was 1970 so I was 11.

[@smadgers]

RIP Vangelis. Your music will inspire for generations.

[@razvantasca]

...His Legacy will keep him alive in many souls...Thank you for everything you have done!🙏💕🌟✨🌞

[@bikeyspice]

Even as an 11 year old kid I found this music, and film, inspirational. 40 years later nothing has changed apart from my knackered knees. Thanks for the memories Vangelis, you were truly one of the greats

[@final_mile_music9713]

Me too. I was 10 and just learning to play on my tiny Yamaha Portasound. Vangelis, Kraftwerk and so many more were huge influences on me and my music. I love cinematic tunes. You can hear a bit of it on my channel. I’m just an amateur though. ☺️

[@infozone9601]

​@@final_mile_music9713 Same guy. I can't even remember how old I was when I first heard it. Heard it during the Olympics with mr bean and searched for it for weeks. My soul remembered the song.

[@liljfjllifllil]

The moment in life when you do your best toward your goal is the happiest time. Because your soul is full of hope rather than despair.

[@jonathanmendoza2319]

0:41 Young Sheldon, Madagascar, National Lampoon's Vacation & Dr Seuss How The Grinch Stole Christmas Brought Me Here

[@fauzanraharjo252]

Not everyone familiar with this movie, but I’m sure (almost) everyone, at least once in their life, has heard of this beautiful score ❤️ #RIP Vangelis 😇🙏🏼

[@FranklinBluthAus]

Arguably the most deserved 'best original score' Oscar win. You cannot hear this song without being immediately taken to the film and/or the Olympics. What an absolute classic.

[@planetharddrive6277]

which film is it please

[@GonRogue-85]

Plantethardrive the movie was Chariots of Fire

[@davidgillies5342]

And what Eric stood for. What a man he was and is.

[@amasta99]

this and Indiana Jones were both in the same Oscars. 2 of the greatest ever, but only this won.

[@maggierudnicki4320]

@John Ashtone Thank you so much for suggesting that vid. I can’t remember the last time I was so glued to the screen. Thrilling!

[@apachecoz]

Vangelis never dies, now becomes a Legend and rise like a Star. This should be in top ten insírational music easily. RIP

[@himatstosh6236]

We will keep running. Forever. Whether it's on the grand stage of the Olympics or on the icy plains of Antarctica where no one is watching. Thank you, Maestro.

[@VELVETPERSON]

Покойся с миром, Вангелис. Благодарю тебя за твоё творчество.

[@MrPjw5]

Had my own “Chariots of Fire” moment around 10 years ago. I used to run cross-country competitively in college. We had a stretch of naturally occurring trails that ran through various farms and towns in a valley area in upstate New York. Open land and crop fields as far as the eye could see. Anyway, a few of the boys and I ran on a section of trail that went through one of the farms. One that had horses, no less. About 4-5 of the horses ran with us for about 300-400 meters before they reached the boundary of the farm and we continued on the trail. It’s an unforgettable moment that I will take to my grave.

[@Whippy99]

Oh WOW! That has given me goose bumps. What a treasured memory. Best wishes from the UK. 🇬🇧

[@MrPjw5]

@@Whippy99 Thanks! It was incredible; haven’t had a moment like that since.

[@ethansmith9065]

I read somewhere that there's a handful of memories you take into the afterlife. Congratulations on this one.

[@PouLS]

Good to see a US resident use metric

[@phillipbotha1198]

​@@Whippy99Goosebumps Reminds me of'COMRADES MARATHON IN SA EVERY YEAR. WHAT A RACE WHAT AN EXPERIENCE

RIP Vangelis, what a GENIUS

[@JP-mz7zn]

It is incredible how some melodies touches the Soul. Vangelis knows .......

[@Walperion_Music]

THE greatest melody writer of our generations. With "Conquest of Paradise", "Petite fille de la mer", "Mythodea Movement 9" and this - this is easily the most epic yet soulful tunes of the last century. Feels like it's too much too big melodies for 1 composer to create. Vangelis' god-like music was the thing that made me want to become a composer myself. Which now I did. Sometimes I try to re-create music in Vangelis' heavenly style. Thank you for being my mentor, maestro. Your legacy will live for generations.

[@LocoSoundZ]

literally... he was the greatest melody writer. artists like him exist only once.

[@ericdelaporte9995]

@@LocoSoundZ sure, just forget about Hans Zimmer, Howard Shore or John Williams. Not to belittle Vangelis, but there are other big namens of equal value out there

[@MrBenedetto016]

@@ericdelaporte9995Not to belittle every name on your lists, but Zimmer and all the others can only polish the shoes at E N N I O ( Morricone for single-celled organisms . .)

[@cyberdragontarantula6518]

@@ericdelaporte9995 Hans zimmer ahahaha!

[@MrBenedetto016]

@@Qazwdx111 you're right. You are the greatest!👌

[@ilshattus6409]

Покойтесь с миром, Эвангелос. Спасибо вам за чарующие звуки ваших мелодий.

[@joanpaulalorenzon2872]

Me❤

[@11XxXxHeadshoTxXxX11]

The man literally wrote a song which will play when he's been carried to heaven Rest in Peace maestro

[@danielsellers8707]

Vangelis didn't die; he just went home 🏡:-)

[@lazygamer7469]

Damn right. Those brass instruments are the welcoming sound of heaven. lol And Elisha saw it, and he cried, My father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. And he saw him no more: and he took hold of his own clothes, and rent them in two pieces

[@cellpat7392]

The movie was beautiful. Very touching with this theme song to match. Oscar for best picture and for best music score for 1982. Well deserved. RIP Vangelis, you will live on.

[@KasusEpykMusykII]

*R.I.P. Evangelos Odysseas Papathanassiou, Vangelis (1943-2022), one of the best composers of all times. Thank you so much for your great music.*

[@thegame6141]

What is this?

[@henriliimatainen7727]

Rest in peace, Vangelis the virtuoso. What a magnificent composer we got to enjoy all these years but this, this is his best work. Chariots of Fire will hit differently now after the Maestro has passed on the beaches of heaven. May he find eternal rest and peace there.

[@vasilecoman1332]

I hope from the bottom of my heart that the famous Chariots of Fire will carry him where he belongs: among the stars and galaxies, where only his imagination could reach! Thank you Vangelis for the world and the visions you have given us! Rest in peace, great composer of all times!

[@AntoanetaStancu]

🙏🙏🙏 adevărat. 🙂🤗 imbrătisandu-ne să îl imbratisăm 😪😪

[@AntiBellum]

Incredibly well said

[@prowelsh56]

beautiful comment Vasile which moved me to tears. xxx

[@Aetius828]

Superbe ! Magnifique ! J’ai visité Petra dans les années 90, et je reconnais les tombeaux, le théâtre, les montagnes... extraordinaire ! Merci pour ce travail splendide !❤❤

[@jeroenr.6862]

In 100 years Vangelis might have the status that Mozart, Strauss and others now have. This music is just magic and fabulous. Vangelis, RIP!

[@AllRequired]

Khachaturian won't be too far behind.

[@ricky4214]

i think if Mozart hears this he'd be mad Vangelis beat him to it

[@coreymaley4519]

I've always known of this song but never knew anything about Vangelis. In my naivety, i honestly thought this was a classical song from the era of such great composers and lumped them together. So I would say you are absolutely correct except for the "in 100 years" part

[@nobodysperfect06]

John Williams no doubt deserves to be in that category as well

[@FEARYOYOYO]

Probably not in the same category but he will definitely be remembered.

[@jamesfrench7299]

I can't believe it was over 40 years ago this epic piece came out along with the epic production. They go hand in hand and they remain powerful.

[@johnbowman1076]

My thoughts as well. I had just graduated College and moved to San Francisco... and could run flat out. Those were days of Heaven.

[@JohnTorres1987]

This movie is white nonsense.

[@anaibarangan4908]

True, but forget what it all stood for.

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

​@@anaibarangan4908🗽😂

[@aamirafzal3992]

to me Theme for Antartica is probably the mother of all music themes outthere

[@sarahspencer1201]

My grandad was a marathon runner. This was his chosen song at his funeral ❤

[@Roseyy_]

omg this made me cry !! this is so sweet ! 😢😢

[@christianriddler5063]

It's written in the bible that in paradise we will be able to run forever on green fields without ever getting tired.

[@chshutter]

😢

[@Trancemaster001]

Lol this is going to be used at my dogs celebration of life lol

[@Enzo-o3u3v]

💔

[@Anthony-ik2dw]

I'm 52 years old this is the first piece of classical music I remember And it's still one of my favorites

[@raymondronamai7505]

I think in slow motion whenever I listen to this song

[@doreencharles2383]

Raymond Ronamai me too

[@triciachung534]

LOL!

[@gaatjullieniksaan535]

Ha ha ha lol, me too :-)

[@arfansthename]

I think of Mr. Bean whenever I listen to this song.

[@TheTAEclub]

Raymond Ronamai probably because of Madagascar movie

[@lonestar6709]

_"God made me fast! And when I run.... I feel his pleasure."_ One of the best movies of the 80's. And without a doubt, the best soundtrack.

[@illmatic7249]

Blade Runner soundtrack is also great. Same dude

[@l.plantagenet]

Ian Charleson gave an amazing performance in this film and read the Bible through twice to get into his character. Too bad we lost him in 1990. Eric Liddell died in a Japanese concentration camp toward the end of WWII of a brain tumour.

[@lonestar6709]

@@l.plantagenet And Ben Cross has joined him. Rest in peace guys.

[@someguysomewhere38]

The people who know the name of this song are no longer mortals

[@timothylosee4714]

Lord God Jesus, open our eyes so that we may know that there are more for us than against us - then the servant of Elisha saw the mountain surrounded by chariots of fire - all powerful, all God!

[@MrFabulousPiano]

@@timothylosee4714 Elijah

[@thomaskourkoulis5726]

Vangelis

[@antonlee1890]

knew*

[@pclallawmkima3353]

Me

[@Fajanse]

The true music of an olympic soul! I'll feel it in my heart forever. Thank you!

[@joseleitao4201]

Obrigado, Vangelis, pela Lindíssima Obra Musical, que deixou à Humanidade.

[@geniiilson37]

Corrida de são silvestre 👏👏👏👏👏

[@fabiosabinBPC]

Meu pai tinha aquela coletanea "minha história"... quando criança ouvia de cabo a rabo... um mestre do som

[@joseleitao4201]

Olá, @@geniiilson37, esta lindíssima música, Chariots of Fire, filme dramático britânico, lançado em 1981, que conta a história verídica de dois corredores britânicos que trouxeram glória ao seu país nos Jogos Olímpicos de 1924, em Paris.

[@geniiilson37]

@@joseleitao4201 Valeu pela informação. 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@margaridacosta3209]

Semelhança com o ator CARLO PORTO.

[@kolankprof]

RIP Vangelis. Thank you for making the world a better place.

[@melissachartres3219]

Vangelis stole this song.

[@PickleDillGaming]

​@@melissachartres3219who made the original then :/

[@melissachartres3219]

@@PickleDillGaming I'll assume that was a question. Stavros Logarides wrote "City of Violets" before this came out. I got my feelings hurt when I heard it for the first time.

[@PickleDillGaming]

@@melissachartres3219 bro that literally came out in 1987, whereas chariots of fire was 1981.

[@melissachartres3219]

@@PickleDillGaming Look up the court case. The ruling was for Logarides.

[@rmck01_]

The hardest part to believe: THIS SONG IS 41 YEARS OLD

[@carolina-qp3cu]

i love this song....woouuuww!!!...

[@darkhorizons3350]

It fucking hurts 💔, time flies 💔

[@DrieseuhniX]

Yup, my age! I'm getting older.

[@springyard20xx42]

That I find awesome about this masterpiece. It was the main theme of a movie called Chariots of Fire, which shows the story of two different Olympic runners in the 1924 Olympics.

[@Tequilasaur]

It sounds like at least 2500 years old

[@tto0508]

THE greatest synthesizer composition of all time.

[@maryjeal7330]

Iconic pieces of music that will live on and not be forgotten. RIP incredible man.

[@liljfjllifllil]

The moment in life when you do your best toward your goal is the happiest time. Because your soul is full of hope rather than despair.

[@billfarlo3366]

only 11 million views.. imagine how many people are still searching for this

[@marcstevens3761]

,,, and They Should be searching for it.

[@hdmaheda]

Ha ha ha

[@polreamonn]

With only an approximation of this song running around their heads while they search frantically.

[@sjgigjd8280]

ayo it's 12 million now and that means that a million more people finally found it, yay i guess?

[@HassanAhmed-rf9xr]

@@sjgigjd8280 wow I just came from a lucid dream on four portals lol an the last was how to teleport in your dreams. Anyway got lucky I guess

[@thelonewolf1894]

Highly recommended movie. The importance of having an incredible score.

[@angeljwiiangela7561]

If you are still listening to this music you are a legend

[@dorrenes.missdthetruthtell5342]

I was born with a preexisting condition. Three years later, I contracted Polio 1953. In 1982, I trained for my first marathon in Portland, OR. I played Chariots of Fire 🔥 while training in the hills. I completed the race and it was spectacular as a disabled child wanting to be free...

[@monke9527]

I wish you well

[@dorrenes.missdthetruthtell5342]

Mucho GRACIAS!

[@kyriltolbert]

@@dorrenes.missdthetruthtell5342 John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

[@joodwaleed7570]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tmasbu.5358]

Yeah, right😢

[@ceomundoencantado8023]

Vangelis um génio, descansa em paz, as tuas musicas são eternas, obrigado

[@Betikoh91]

Descanse en Paz, esta canción la ponían mucho en mi antiguo Colegio Cervantes de Dos Hermanas, Sevilla cuando entrábamos a clase en vez del típico pitido. Siempre me traerá muy buenos recuerdos.

[@jongant]

Came here to say simply: RIP.

[@93solidsnake]

También lo ponían para lo mismo en mi colegio. Definitivamente tenían gusto los que tomaron esa decisión 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@Luisitococinero]

Descanse en paz, Maestro.

[@G.A.R.2002]

A great picture and a great piece of music will never be out of play .

[@Dimi1980]

Να σε καλά εκεί ψηλά Βαγγέλη, σε ευχαριστούμε για την μουσική που δημιούργησες, θα μείνεις για πάντα στις καρδιές μας. 😪

[@massimozucca3793]

Υπερηφάνεια για εμάς τους Έλληνες!

[@LeadingWorshiper]

A soul of Greek ! Thank God.

[@andreasg7834]

He was a musical genius. So much emotion in his music. May he rest in peace ...

[@KB13-hc6kt]

Bring me my bow of burning gold! Bring me my arrows of desire! Bring me my spear! O clouds, unfold! Bring me my chariot of fire!

[@hitesheditz9]

you are looking at the greatest musician ever who walked the planet earth, love you Vangelis 💓

[@lukelu1748]

At this point I'm pretty sure the song is more famous than the actual movie

[@abdullahchoudhary9498]

yeah lol

[@tomahzo]

Of course! Same thing with "Antarctica". Anyone saw that flick? ;D .

[@alexbabcock1880]

....what movie...?

[@lukelu1748]

@@alexbabcock1880 this song is from a movie called chariots of fire

[@sethhw7691]

guys i feel left out i came here from madagascar