The Best of Greece

1. Samiotissa

2. Kamini

3. Mia Maria Echi

4. Hanioti Kos Syrtos

5. Dio Fores

6. Tria Pedia

7. Erota

8. Xekina Mia Psaroboulla

9. Stalia, Stalia

10. Yia Sou Maria

11. Athina

12. Fili, Fili

13. Oso Varoun Ta Sidera

14. Syngathistos

15. Zonaridiko

16. Thalassaki

The Best of Greece,Various Artists,Delta,Greece,Greek,Int'l & World Music,Pop,World Music

Average customer rating: George Dalaras- The Very Best Wonderful Sampling of Dalaras Style "The Very Best of" ... really is! Another "Best of" but perhaps not an essential Dalaras album

The Very Best of George Dalaras George Dalaras Manufacturer: Ark 21 ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Greece | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: A Portrait Di Efchon Mondo Greece Putumayo Presents Greece: A Musical Odyssey The Running Roads ASIN: B00004VVYD Release Date: 2000-07-25

Tracks:

1. You Deserved A Better Love
2. Night
3. My Pleasure, The Pain
4. Karanti (Heavy Swell)
5. Agrigento
6. Dazzling Eyes
7. The Ballad Of Feelings And Delusions
8. Luna Rossa (Red Moon)
9. Hasta Siempre
10. One Night In Leverkusen
11. Even If I Want You
12. Ships On Land
13. Destiny
14. A Stranger And An Enemy To You
15. Don't Get Angry, My Love
16. Good Luck
17. I've Told You Before
18. White Dove

Customer Reviews:

George Dalaras- The Very Best.......2007-04-01

The title says it all!!!!! It is my favorite cd from George Dalaras!!! Many good tracks on this... Great live performances too!! You will not be sorry or disappointed in this cd!!!!

Wonderful Sampling of Dalaras Style.......2006-04-03

Fantastic! Soulful! Passionate!
No other word necessary, to decscribe this CD.

"The Very Best of" ... really is!.......2001-05-23

This is one CD I will never get tired of hearing. George Dalaras has a golden voice, a smooth style of singing Greek, the songs are poetic (all translated) and very emotionally appealing. The previous reviewer must have been a guy - women will love this CD! George Dalaras expresses true feelings with sincere passion. From begining to the end - it is great! There is no in between! Erika Borsos (erikab93)

Another "Best of" but perhaps not an essential Dalaras album.......2000-08-07

Every couple of years, Minos Records, which owns all rights to Dalaras songs, comes out with a "Best Of" compilation of George Dalaras. They can get away with this for 2 reasons. Dalaras does A LOT of recording and collaborative work with other artists, both domestic and foreign, and two, Dalaras' discography has grown so enormous that there are thousands of ways to re-package older titles. Unfortunately, save for four or five songs, this ablum is not essential to own. The recent album "A Portrait" does a much better job of showcasing Dalaras's wide musical aptitude and stunning voice, while mixing both live and studio offerings. This is not to say that this is not a good album, it is. Furthermore, the frist 3 tracks, for example, come off a very recent album and collaboration with Serbian composer Goran Bergovic ("Thessaloniki-Yannena..."). However, too many of the other tracks are somewhat plodding ballads that serve better to create moods rather than the more intense emotional experiences that he is so famous for. So if you haven't bought Dalaras ablums recently, go ahead with this one, but my advice is to go with "A Portrait" also available here at Amazon.

Average customer rating: Theodorakis and his muse ! a source for this hard to find CD the best of the master Music for the soul

The Best of Mikis Theodorakis Mikis Theodorakis Manufacturer: Theodorakis ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Greece | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Troubadour From Greece Best of Mikis Theodorakis From Greece With Love Best of Greece, Vol. 1 Zorba the Greek ASIN: B000025AMQ Release Date: 2006-10-23

Tracks:

1. Zorbas [Zorba the Greek]
2. Otan Sfigoun to Heri (When They Grab One's Hand)
3. Aprilis
4. Gonia Gonia [I Look for You on Every Corner]
5. Chryssoprassino Filo [Green-Gold Leaf]
6. Thimithis to Oniro Mou [If You Remember My Dream]
7. Icha Fitepsi Mia Kardia [I Had Planted a Heart]
8. Se Potissa Rodostamo [I Gave You Rosewater]
9. Tis Dikaiosinis Ilie [O Sun of Justice]
10. To Tragoudi Tis Xenitias [Song of Exile]
11. Mama Mou Kai Panagia [Mother and Mother of God]
12. Vrechi Sti Ftochoquitonia [It's Raining in the Poor Side of Town]
13. Sto Perlylali to Kryfo [Hidden Shore]
14. Margarita Maylopoula [Margarita, Child of May]
15. Mera Mayiou Mou Misepses [On May Day, I Lost You]
16. Prodomeni Mou Agapi [Love Betrayed]
17. Drapetsona
18. To Treno Fevgui Stis Okto [Train Leaves at Eight]

Customer Reviews:

Theodorakis and his muse !.......2004-12-29

Theodorakis is a sublime poet and besides an outstanding musician . His melodies are filled with the Mediterranean spirit ; the radiant charm , elegance , and joy of living is present in every piece of this unvaluable album .
Somehow you or anyone of us the descendents of the Western Civilization feel these melodies with special rapport because express the greatness and the energy of a land surrounded of glory .
And this special year in which the Olimpic Games took place and the Euro Copa was deservedly for them , you have not any excuse to acquire this CD as well for your personal collection or as a gift for a beloved friend .

a source for this hard to find CD.......2004-07-16

This very well reviewed CD is apparently out of production and virtually impossible to find. After an extensive Google search (July 2004), I finally found that Walmart online stocks Volumes 1 and 2 and a few other Theodorakis CDs.

the best of the master.......2000-05-26

At an early age I became addicted to Greek music, particularly Stavros Xarhakos. I avoided Theodoroakis because he seemed too 'commercial.' However, when I heard this album recently I was shocked. This guy is truly a master, with a wide range of style, which might be the cause of my earlier confusion. This is a magnificent cd, particularly the third cut, April, which is pure ecstacy; Beethoven at his best (Ode to Joy) is only second place to this kind of music, which is as much felt in the nervous system as heard. My only complaint about this collection is that it is entirely instrumental, no voice.

Music for the soul.......1999-12-21

Listening to the instrumental version of some of Thedorakis' songs is so engrossing, that heavy traffic while driving to work in the morning is not upsetting. It gives me the opportunity to listen to this wonderful music longer. The only complaint pertains to a technical glitz where track no.7 repeats itself on track no 10. Track no. 10, (To tragoudi tis xenitias), does not appear on the CD.

Average customer rating:

Best of Greece, Vol. 1 The Athenians Manufacturer: Arc Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Greece | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Greek Songs Dances and Rembetiko Authentic Greek Folk Songs & Dances Zorba's Dance: Memories of Greece Syrtaki Dance From Greece Mondo Greece ASIN: B0000516VF Release Date: 2001-01-30

Tracks:

1. Chassaposerwiko - The Athenians
2. Tsiminiera - The Athenians
3. Kotsaris - Michael Terzis
4. Diawatis - Kriteos & Romiosini
5. San Pethano Sto Karavi - Talking To Charos
6. On The Treshing Floor - Michael Terzis
7. Matia San Ke Ta Dika Soy - Romiosini
8. Patridamou Orea - Kriteos & Romiosini
9. My Little Lemon Tree - Michael Terzis
10. Mes Stis Polis To Hamam - Talking To Charos
11. Kopelia - Kriteos & Romiosini
12. Kalamata Kerchief - Michael Terzis
13. Stis Pentelis Ta Vouna - Talking To Charos

Tracks:

1. San Ton Exoristo - Talking To Charos
2. Kritikopoula - Kriteos & Romiosini
3. To Pikrameno - Romiosini
4. Triapedia/Ta Petalakia - The Athenians
5. Vathia Mesanichta - Talking To Charos
6. A Bitter Beginning - Michael Terzis
7. Tin Anixi Pios Prodose - The Athenians
8. Anamoni - Kriteos & Romiosini
9. Zeibekikos Dance - Michael Terzis
10. To Monopati Pou Travas - Talking To Charos
11. Dyskoli Keri - Kriteos & Romiosini
12. Kapetan Andrea Zepo - Talking To Charos
13. Pento Zali - Romiosini

Average customer rating:

Best of Greece Various Artists Manufacturer: Arc Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Greece | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000BV1YM Release Date: 2003-08-12

Tracks:

1. Genesis - Michalis Terzis
2. Mirina - Michalis Terzis
3. Anadiomeni - Michalis Terzis
4. Adonis - Michalis Terzis
5. O Choros Tis Pfotias - Michalis Terzis
6. Esperos - Michalis Terzis
7. Pelagos - Michalis Terzis
8. Anixis - Michalis Terzis
9. Thalassa - Michalis Terzis
10. To Milon Tis Eridos - Michalis Terzis
11. Thrinos Gia Ton Adoni - Michalis Terzis
12. Pehnidia Me Ton Anemo - Michalis Terzis
13. Eleysis - Michalis Terzis
14. Aphrodite Era - Michalis Terzis

Tracks:

1. Zorba the Greek - The Athenians
2. Sakenas - The Athenians
3. Varka Sto Jialo - The Athenians
4. Solo Safiriu - The Athenians
5. Deka Palikaria - The Athenians
6. Ta Orea Tou Tsitsani - The Athenians
7. Sta Chronia Tou Othona - The Athenians
8. Ke Den Milise Kanis - The Athenians
9. I Balanda Tou Andrea - The Athenians
10. Ta Pedia Tou Pirea - The Athenians
11. Margarita - Margaro - The Athenians
12. Hassaposerviko - The Athenians

Tracks:

1. Diawatis - Kriteos & Romiosini
2. Patridamou Orea - Kriteos & Romiosini
3. Petrini Hora - Kriteos & Romiosini
4. Skima Kritiko [Instrumental] - Kriteos & Romiosini
5. Perivolara - Kriteos & Romiosini
6. Kopelia - Kriteos & Romiosini
7. Anamoni - Kriteos & Romiosini
8. Kritikopoula - Kriteos & Romiosini
9. Dyskoli Keri - Kriteos & Romiosini
10. Namoun Asteri - Kriteos & Romiosini
11. Horianos - Kriteos & Romiosini
12. Samaria [Instrumental] - Kriteos & Romiosini

Tracks:

1. Adrachti - The Athenians
2. Adelfi Mou - The Athenians
3. Ftochojitonies - The Athenians
4. O Jiorijis - The Athenians
5. O Ymnos Tis Retsinas - The Athenians
6. To Gaidouri Tou Jiorika - The Athenians
7. Mastro Vassilis - The Athenians
8. I Marigo - The Athenians
9. Jiati - The Athenians
10. I Jitonissa - The Athenians
11. O Xenos - The Athenians
12. Barba Nicolas - The Athenians

Average customer rating: A Superb Anthology

Best of Glykeria: The Voice of Greece Glykeria Manufacturer: Arc Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Greece | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000633314 Release Date: 2004-01-01

Tracks:

1. Bournovalia - Glykeria,
2. Sti Magemeni Arapia
3. O Bohoris
4. Mehri Na Vroume Ourano
5. Gyftopoula
6. Na Pame Gia Ti Voula
7. To Tragoudi Mou
8. I Pedamorfi
9. Karotseri Trava
10. Iparho
11. Sinefiasmeni Kiriaki
12. Me Leilatises
13. Kato Sto Yialo
14. Nihtes Magikes
15. Apo Ligo Ligo
16. Faidra - Glykeria,

Customer Reviews:

A Superb Anthology.......2007-01-16

This is a different "best of" anthology of Glykeria, another one-name superstar. Although other Greek singers may have a smoother or more angelic voice, she has character and a powerfully interpretative and pleasing quality. The musical arrangements and musicans backing her do not dominate yet are as important to the success of a recording as the various ensembles who supported another master and voice, Sinatra. Here, they all are perfectly balanced in supporting the vocalist. This CD is bookended with two symphonic, mainly strings, accompaniment, and between she covers various Greek musical forms, from modern urban tavern and popular compositions to old Asian-influenced rembetica. One listening makes you interested, two sessions leave you enchanted, thirsty for more of her recordings. The price from ARC of England makes the recording affordable and more readily available. Discover why Glykeria is a major star in Greece....and Israel.

Average customer rating:

Best of Glykeria: The Voice of Greece Glykeria Manufacturer: Arc Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Greece | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Very Best of George Dalaras The Voice of Greece: Rebetika & Traditional Songs ASIN: B000778J7M Release Date: 2004-09-30

Tracks:

1. Bournovalia - Glykeria,
2. Sti Magemeni Arapia
3. O Bohoris
4. Mehri Na Vroume Ourano
5. Gyftopoula
6. Na Pame Gia Ti Voula
7. To Tragoudi Mou
8. I Pedamorfi
9. Karotseri Trava
10. Iparho
11. Sinefiasmeni Kiriaki
12. Me Leilatises
13. Kato Sto Yialo
14. Nihtes Magikes
15. Apo Ligo Ligo
16. Faidra - Glykeria,

Average customer rating: An Israeli opinion

Best of Glykeria Glykeria Manufacturer: Atoll ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Greece | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Mehri Na Vroume Ourano ASIN: B0001ZA39W Release Date: 2004-06-01

Tracks:

1. Pare Me Apose
2. To Tragoudi Mou
3. Tote Moro Mou
4. O Loudas Filouse Iperoha
5. Magepses Ti Nihta
6. Mehri Na Vroume Ourano
7. Me Leilatises
8. Otan Vrehi Se Thimame
9. Nihta Gemati Alcohol
10. Rahok Rahok
11. Ola
12. Ke Olo Ego Perimena
13. Kathotane Se Kino to Trapezi
14. Osi Agapisan
15. Shabechi Yeroushalaim [Live]
16. Sti Magemeni Arapia
17. Nihtes Magikes

Album Details

Compilation of Greatest Hits from One of the Most Popular Greek Singers.

Customer Reviews:

An Israeli opinion .......2006-06-04

I do not know most of her music well. I have heard her sing in Israel in Hebrew and found her voice astoundingly beautiful. Israelis, in any case are tremendous fans of hers and her performances through the years have been sell- outs.

Average customer rating: Haris Alexiou Haroula Alexiou, ola tin thymizoun... Que Romantico Haris (Charis) Alexiou track listing needs to be fixed on web page

Very Best of Haris Alexiou Haris Alexiou Manufacturer: EMI Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Greece | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Di Efchon Portrait A Portrait The Very Best of George Dalaras Mondo Greece ASIN: B0000506Q8 Release Date: 2001-01-16

Tracks:

1. Greece
2. Greece
3. Greece
4. Greece
5. Greece
6. Greece
7. Greece
8. Greece
9. Greece
10. Greece
11. Greece
12. Greece
13. Greece
14. Greece
15. Greece
16. Greece
17. Greece
18. Greece
19. Greece
20. Greece

Customer Reviews:

Haris Alexiou.......2007-01-04

Defenately one of the best Greek artists, all the songs were just great

Haroula Alexiou, ola tin thymizoun..........2004-08-23

This is one of the first cd's i got of Haris Alexiou. This can be very helpfull if you want to get known with greek music, or Haris Alexiou. Remember, this is a compilation of her greatest hits from 1974 to 1987. The songs on this cd are very varied: from laika songs (real greek songs with bouzouki), to ballads and some '80s songs.
The first song "I agapi ine zali"(love is dizziness) is for example a bit electric, while the 4th song "Zilia mou"(my jealousy) is more traditional, with bouzouki. The best songs on this cd are, in my opinion, number 17 "Erotiko"(love song) and number 20 "I balada tis Ifiyenias"(the ballad of Ifigeneia). The last one is a melancholic and autobiografical song about her and her mother.

Haris Alexiou is not just any Greek singer. She is "Haroula", the audience's favourite. That's because there is of course her remarkable voice. Deep, a bit throaty, she has a style of singing that is called byzantine. She has sung different cultures, different genres, seamlessly combining them.

Que Romantico.......2004-07-17

I first incountered a live album of Haris while visiting Mikanos. It was recommended by the clerk as "romantic and beautiful". He was right. I kept that CD with me during my travels. I had the occasion to play it one night at Lake Chapala near Guadalajara, Mexico. My girl friend and I danced to it at 4am at an old hotel we found. It has been a part of our romance to this day. Oh yes, that was 8 years ago. Whenever we forget what is important in life, we play that CD and maybe dance a little. Thanks Haris.

Haris (Charis) Alexiou.......2003-12-08

Alexiou has a phenomenal voice, marvelous diction, incredible emotional range. I have never heard her sing a song badly, and her choices are often songs that are not very well known in Greece (but ought to be), or are translations from other languages (for example, from German-language Brecht & Weill songs, like "Jenny"), and include songs sung in Italian. In short, she is international in choice as well as a wonderful singer. I never tire of hearing her sing. Audiences go wild when they hear her: it reminds me of the way that the Europeans reacted to the great Eartha Kitt. I can recommend Alexiou (say it Alex-ee-OOH) without hesitation. I wish she were better known in the USA, but even in Greece she is not heard often enough.

track listing needs to be fixed on web page.......2003-07-11

I'd love to give a review but the track listing on the website page isn't set up to play any samples. Please give look-see to fix and then I'll be back because I love her voice and want to track down a specific song. Thank you!

Average customer rating: Better Greek music cds available Easy listening Authentic! Capture Greece w/this C.D.

All the Best from Greece Various Artists Manufacturer: Madacy Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Greece | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music ASIN: B000000K4V Release Date: 1994-09-08

Tracks:

1. Zorba's Dance
2. Oniro Demeno
3. Doxa To Theo
4. O Kaimos
5. Aponi Zoi
6. To Pallikary Kaimo
7. Vraho Vraho
8. Sto Perigiali To Krifo
9. Deka Pallikaria
10. Who Pays The Ferry-Man
11. Play Bouzouki
12. Fragosyriani
13. Otan Simanoun
14. Varka Sto Yalo
15. Matia Vourkomena
16. I Margarita I Margaro
17. Kalimepa Llie
18. Emaste Dio
19. S'Afti Ti Gitonia
20. Baxe Tsifliki

Customer Reviews:

Better Greek music cds available.......2004-05-08

There are much cleaner, crisper, better-performed and more authentic Greek music cds out there-- keep looking. This seems to be an effort to "westernize" or "homogenize" this style of music. The arrangements were strange to say the least-- odd choruses remenicent of Montovani singers, for example. The use of timpani drums as background to the Zorba dance, among other tracks. Lots of music: 20 tracks -- but sometimes more is not better.

Easy listening.......2001-09-07

This is a good CD featuring well orchestrated light hearted music. However, it would be a mistake to consider the recordings contained on this CD as "All the best from Greece". These recordings are to Greek music what Mousaka and feta cheese are to Greek cuisine. They're nice and have a good flavor, but there is so much more to experience. This is esentially Greek Muzak.

Authentic!.......2001-08-28

This wonderful CD has the true feel of Greece! The slower tunes tug at the heart and the peppier ones make you want to get up and dance and clap. This CD would be great for anyone who would like to add authentic Greek music to a collection, or for someone wanting to hear what Greek music is really like.

Capture Greece w/this C.D........2000-10-28

You'll feel like you're in Greece listening to this wonderful, high-quality c.d. I purchased this c.d. for my father in memory of our trip to Greece, and I'm glad I did. You won't be able to sit still, especially when listening to "Zorba's Dance." It's beautifully done. Several of the songs are instrumental and several are with words. The price of this c.d. is unbelievably inexpensive. ENJOY!

Average customer rating: avoid exept NOTIS IS THE BEST

Best of Notis Sfakianakis Notis Sfakianakis Manufacturer: Ark 21 ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Greece | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Very Best of George Dalaras ASIN: B00005R8GG Release Date: 2001-11-13

Tracks:

1. Opa Opa
2. I Regret
3. Aman (One Glance Is Enough)
4. My Body
5. I Worry
6. Jastar Amenge Dur
7. Love, What A Difficult Thing
8. I Can Not Understand
9. Gipsy Day
10. Please...
11. Poppy
12. Little Moon
13. Lullaby (The Little Song)
14. I Am Burning
15. If
16. Little By Little
17. My Sweet Willow

Customer Reviews:

avoid exept.......2003-12-20

If you want to listen to the decadance of greek music buy it.It is a good example of that kind of music.(indian-greek)At least has some good melodies.

NOTIS IS THE BEST.......2003-04-30

WHATEVER HE SINGS HE DOES IT PERFECT, EVEN THE WORST SONG SOUNDS BEAUTIFUL THROUGH HIS LIPS.

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4. This Is New Sunrise [Import]
5. Unity
6. Unknown Earth
7. Wadatsumi No Ki [CD-single] [Import]
8. Without You [Import]
9. Z [Import]
10. 20 Exitos

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