Michael "Mikis" Theodorakis (Greek: Μιχαήλ (Μίκης) Θεοδωράκης [ˈmicis θeoðoˈɾacis]; born 29 July 1925) is a Greek songwriter of over 1000 songs and composer.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] He scored for the films Zorba the Greek (1964), Z (1969), and Serpico (1973). He is viewed as Greece's best-known living composer.[6][8][10][11][12][13]

Politically, he identified with the left until the late 1980s; in 1989 he ran as an independent candidate within the centre-right New Democracy party in order for the country to come out of the political crisis that had been created due to the numerous scandals of the government of Andreas Papandreou[14] and helped to establish a large coalition between conservatives, socialists and leftists. In 1990 he was elected to the parliament (as in 1964 and 1981), became a government minister under Constantine Mitsotakis, and fought against drugs and terrorism and for culture, education and better relations between Greece and Turkey. He continues to speak out in favor of left-liberal causes, Greek-Turkish-Cypriot relations, and against the War in Iraq.[15][16] He has consistently opposed oppressive regimes and was a key voice against the Greek junta 1967-1974, which imprisoned him.[17]

Mikis Theodorakis

MIKIS THEODORAKIS -MARGARITA

Mikis Theodorakis - 3rd Symphony - Insane mother - 1st Movement

Mikis Theodorakis - 3rd Symphony - 1st Movement

"Hartaetoi - Χαρταετοί" by Mikis Theodorakis played by Elefterios Stampouloglou [5 bouzouki tracks]

Mikis Theodorakis - State Of Siege

María Farantouri
Iacovos Kambanellis: Poemas de Mauthausen 
Mikis Theodorakis: 
O Polemos
Κορίτσι με τα φοβισμένα μάτια
κορίτσι με τα παγωμένα χέρια, 
άμα τελειώσει ο πόλεμος
μη με ξεχάσεις.

Muchacha con ojos asustados 
Muchacha con las manos congeladas, 
cuando termine la guerra 
no me olvides.

Χαρά του κόσμου, έλα στην πύλη
να φιληθούμε μες στο δρόμο
ν’ αγκαλιαστούμε στην πλατεία.

Alegría del mundo, ven a la puerta 
Para que nos demos un beso en medio de la calle 
Que nos abracemos en la plaza.

Κορίτσι με τα φοβισμένα μάτια
κορίτσι με τα παγωμένα χέρια, 
άμα τελειώσει ο πόλεμος
μη με ξεχάσεις.

Chica con ojos asustados 
Niña con las manos congeladas, 
Cuando termina la guerra 
no me olvides.

Στο λατομείο ν’ αγαπηθούμε
στις κάμαρες των αερίων
στη σκάλα, στα πολυβολεία.

Que nos amemos en la cantera, 
En las cámaras de gas, 
En la escaleras, los miradores.

Κορίτσι με τα φοβισμένα μάτια
κορίτσι με τα παγωμένα χέρια, 
άμα τελειώσει ο πόλεμος
μη με ξεχάσεις.

Chica con ojos asustados 
Niña con las manos congeladas, 
Cuando termina la guerra 
no me olvides.

Έρωτα μες στο μεσημέρι
σ’ όλα τα μέρη του θανάτου
ώσπου ν’ αφανιστεί η σκιά του.

Amor en medio del mediodía 
en todas los rincones de la Muerte 
hasta que desaparezca su sombra.

Κορίτσι με τα φοβισμένα μάτια
κορίτσι με τα παγωμένα χέρια, 
άμα τελειώσει ο πόλεμος
μη με ξεχάσεις.

Chica con ojos asustados 
Niña con las manos congeladas, 
Cuando termina la guerra 
no me olvides.


Cuando termine la guerra. O Polemos

Four Bouzouki's (solo) played by Elefterios Stampouloglou
Music: Mikis Theodorakis
Lyrics: Giannis Theodorakis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEaCFFGsHtc

Omorfi Poli by Mikis Theodorakis, arranged and played by Elefterios Stampouloglou - Όμορφη πόλη

http://syntheway.net - Zorba's Dance (Mikis Theodorakis) cover using Chordophonet Virtual Hammered Dulcimer, Realistic Virtual Piano and Syntheway Strings VST Plugins (Windows, Mac OS X see requirements below)

VST Instruments:

1.- Chordophonet Virtual Harp & Hammered Dulcimer VSTi (Dulcimer mode)
http://chordophonet.syntheway.net

2.- Realistic Virtual Piano  VSTi
http://rvpiano.syntheway.net

3.- Syntheway Strings VSTi
http://strings.syntheway.net

* Note: "Zorbas" or more commonly, "Zorba's Dance" is a song by Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis. It is based on two traditional Cretan songs, "Armenohorianos Syrtos" and "Kritiko syrtaki", composed by Giorgis Koutsourelis. The song featured in the 1964 film Zorba the Greek, for which Theodorakis wrote the soundtrack, and became popular around the world. It is now commonly played and danced to in Greek tavernas. The track has been recorded by many different musicians from around the world.

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Software Description:


1) Chordophonet: Is a Virtual Harp and Hammered Dulcimer sample based software instrument, featuring Celtic and Concert Harps, Pre-recorded Harp Glissando and Upward-Downward Harp Glissando, and Hammered Dulcimer modes.

2) Realistic Virtual Piano: Is a acoustic grand piano emulation based on a Acoustic Kawai and Yamaha Grand Pianos. 

3) Syntheway Strings: Is a sample based string VST instrument with multisampled Ensemble Strings: Violin, Viola, Cello & Double Bass instruments.

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Installation Notes

A) Windows Requirements:

- Use these Syntheway VST plugins in your favourite DAW MIDI Sequencer host like: FL Studio, Ableton Live, Cakewalk SONAR X Series: X1 X2 X3, Steinberg Cubase, Nuendo, PreSounus Studio One, Cockos REAPER, Mixcraft, MAGIX Samplitude, Sequoia, Energy XT, ACID Pro, Orion, VSTHost, SAVIHost, n-Track Studio, Cantabile, Adobe Audition and many others ( Check out complete list of VST compatible hosts here: http://syntheway.com/vstcompatiblehost.htm )
- Place the dll file / files into VST Plugins Folder.
- 500 MHz Processor (Pentium, Celeron AMD or equivalent) minimum. 
- RAM: 128 MB or higher recommended. 
- Windows Operating System : Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 / x86 (32 bit). 
- For Windows x64 (64 bit) test it first with VST Bridge, jBridge or BitBridge. 

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B) Mac OS X Requirements: 

AU / VST Hosts: Logic Pro X, GarageBand, Final Cut Pro X, MainStage, Cubase, Ardour, Ableton Live, REAPER and Digital Performer
OS: Apple Mac OS X v10.6 "Snow Leopard", Mac OS X v10.7 "Lion", Mac OS X v10.8 "Mountain Lion", Mac OS X v10.9 "Mavericks", Mac OS X v10.10 "Yosemite".

1) Chordophonet Virtual Harp and Hammered Dulcimer is also available for Apple Mac OS X (Audio Unit, VST for Mac, NI Kontakt NKI Files, Apple Logic EXS24 MkII Sample Library)
http://syntheway.com/Syntheway_Chordophonet_Virtual_Harp_Hammered_Dulcimer_for_Mac_OS_X.htm

2) Realistic Virtual Piano is also available for Apple Mac OS X (Audio Unit, VST for Mac, NI Kontakt NKI Files, Apple Logic EXS24 MkII Sample Library)
http://syntheway.com/Syntheway_Realistic_Virtual_Piano_for_Mac_OS_X.htm

3) Syntheway Virtual Strings Ensemble (Violin, Viola, Cello & Double Bass) is also available for Apple Mac OS X (Audio Unit, VST for Mac, NI Kontakt NKI Files, Apple Logic EXS24 MkII Sample Library)
http://syntheway.com/Syntheway_Strings_for_Mac_OS_X.htm

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C) Linux Operating System Requirements: Please see instructions at: http://linux.syntheway.net

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Additional Note: The Santouri is a stringed instrument in the hammer dulcimer family. There are Greek, Persian and an Indian types which are distinct from each other in style, construction, tuning and technique. The Persian and Indian instruments are more generally respectively known as the Santur and Santoor.


Zorba's Dance (Mikis Theodorakis) Chordophonet Virtual Hammered Dulcimer, Syntheway Strings, Piano

Mikis Theodorakis -(O Andonis)- Original Soundtrack

"Angels Neigborhood" Suite for Concert Band Arr. D. Michas Live recording "Athens Filarmonia"

Mikis Theodorakis-Gitonia ton Aggelon

Mikis Theodorakis - O Kaimos (Ο Καημός)

Paola 11099 - Mikis Theodorakis

Artemis was one of the most widely venerated of the Ancient Greek deities.
In the classical period of Greek mythology, Artemis was often described as the daughter of Zeus and Leto, and the twin sister of Apollo. She was the Hellenic goddess of the hunt, wild animals, wilderness, virginity and protector of young girls, bringing and relieving disease in women; she often was depicted as a huntress carrying a bow and arrows.The deer and the cypress were sacred to her. . 

Mikis Theodorakis

♥ Artemis