Aphrodite's Child
666 (2CD)
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Aphrodite's Child was Vangelis' (Papathanassiou) and Demis Roussos' first step to international fame. They have recorded 3 albums between 1969 and 1972 full of excellent pop, psychedelic and/or progressive rock tracks. This is their magnum opus, their third and last album, which sold more than 20 million copies worldwide. It is considered to be among the best and most original European albums of the 70s. A monster prog release that combines psychedelic and progressive rock with ethnic instruments, choral chanting, recitations with synths and keyboards.
Format
Recorded at Europasonor.
This work was recorded under the influence of "SAHLEP".
Original publisher (All titles): S.D.R.M.
Track 2-6 is titled "hic et nunc" in the lyrics section of the booklet.
On rear tray card and booklet:
℗ 1971 Polygram International Music B.V.
© 1971 Polygram International Music B.V.
On discs:
℗ 1971 Polygram Int. Music B.V.
Made in W.Germany
Packaged in a thick 2CD jewel case with 8-page booklet.
Release notes
Recorded at Europasonor. This work was recorded under the influence of "SAHLEP". Original publisher (All titles): S.D.R.M. Track 2-6 is titled "hic et nunc" in the lyrics section of the booklet. On rear tray card and booklet: ℗ 1971 Polygram International Music B.V. © 1971 Polygram International Music B.V. On discs: ℗ 1971 Polygram Int. Music B.V. Made in W.Germany Packaged in a thick 2CD jewel case with 8-page booklet.
| 1-1 | The System | 0:23 | |
| 1-2 | Babylon | 2:47 | |
| 1-3 | Loud, Loud, Loud | 2:42 | |
| 1-4 | The Four Horsemen | 5:54 | |
| 1-5 | The Lamb | 4:33 | |
| 1-6 | The Seventh Seal | 1:30 | |
| 1-7 | Aegian Sea | 5:22 | |
| 1-8 | Seven Bowls | 1:29 | |
| 1-9 | The Wakening Beast | 1:11 | |
| 1-10 | Lament | 2:45 | |
| 1-11 | The Marching Beast | 2:00 | |
| 1-12 | The Battle Of The Locusts | 0:56 | |
| 1-13 | Do It | 1:44 | |
| 1-14 | Tribulation | 0:32 | |
| 1-15 | The Beast | 2:26 | |
| 1-16 | Ofis | 0:14 | |
| 2-1 | Seven Trumpets | 0:35 | |
| 2-2 | Altamont | 4:33 | |
| 2-3 | The Wedding Of The Lamb | 3:38 | |
| 2-4 | The Capture Of The Beast | 2:17 | |
| 2-5 | ∞ | 5:15 | |
| 2-6 | Hic And Nunc | 2:55 | |
| 2-7 | All The Seats Were Occupied | 19:19 | |
| 2-8 | Break | 2:58 |
- Vangelis Papthanassiou
- Arranged By, Composed By [Composed By, Music Composed By, All Music Composed By], Organ, Piano, Flute, Percussion, Vibraphone [Vibes], Instruments [+ Various Others], Backing Vocals [Vocal Backing], Producer [Produced By]
- Aphrodite's Child
- Band [Played By]
- Demis Roussos
- Bass, Backing Vocals [Vocal Backings]
- Gerard Fallec
- Coordinator [Production Coordination]
- Lucas Sideras
- Drums, Backing Vocals [Vocal Backings]
- Jean-Claude Conan
- Engineer [Assistant]
- Roger Roche
- Engineer [Recording Engineer]
- Harris Halkitis
- Guest, Bass, Tenor Saxophone [Tenor Sax], Congas [Conga Drums], Backing Vocals [Backing Vocal]
- Yannis Tsarouchis
- Guest, Lyrics By [Greek Text]
- John Forst
- Guest, Narrator [Narration]
- Michel Ripoche
- Guest, Trombone
- Silver Koulouris
- Guitar [Guitars], Percussion
- Costas Ferris
- Lyrics By [Lyrics By, Text Written By]
- Hans Brethouwer
- Mastered By [Mastered For Compact Disc By]
- Giorgio Gomelsky
- Other [Passing By]
