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EUROPE - HYMN AND DUTY
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HEROIC GLORIOUS -Grand orchestra / Opera / Narration. Lead Vocals: JAMES EDWARDS (British Royal Opera) - Narration JOE LAMACHIA (CNN, MIRAMAX,etc..) DEMETRIOS KATIS (Composer - Orchestrator) EMI's PLATINUM AWARDED COMPOSER, KOSTAS KATIS (Poetry)
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EPIC, MYTHOLOGICAL & HISTORICAL, FICTION & FANTASY MUSIC SCORES FOR FILM & VIDEO. Contemporary versatile artist and composer of songs, score music and epic o
PLATINUM DISC EMI Demetrios Katis www.KatisMusic.com www.Demetrios-Katis.com www DemetriosMusic.com Demetrios was born 38 years ago in Athens, Greece / European Union.He originates from a village named St. George (ancient Coronia) in Boeotia which lies to the north of Helicon mountain the land of the ancient Muses and to the east of mountain Parnassus the land of the golden haired Sun God Apollo and his sacred temple of Delphi. In 1986, at the age of 17, Demetrios first album was released by Polygram. Titled "Dorians, Return to Earth", it is an instrumental album greek and classic in genre, orchestrated and rhythmically compiled with vivid european rock music tempos in an original epic style. That same year The Greek Lions awarded Demetrios best young composer. In 1989 Demetrios founded the group "The Exiles". EMI released their self-titled debut album. "The Exiles" is an album of forceful epic music, combining medieval sounds and greek/european harmonies with strong heavy metal rhythms. In 1992 the song "I make a wish" was included in the collective CD/LP project called "Classic Metal Ballads" and went platinum with over 60.000 copies sold in Greece. TRIBUTE BY THE HELLENIC POST (STAMP) The albums "Nineteen" and "Redeemer" followed in 1991 and 1993 respectively. Classic hard rock in style, these albums were released by HARVEST EMI. Faithful to this kind of music, Demetrios continued composing and recording and in 1996 Harvest EMI also released his CD "Night on The Murs". This instrumental album also contained english verses, and clearly demonstrated Demetrios' love for the cinematic and TV sound. The music contained in "Night On The Murs" remains ideal for movies and documentary films. HOLLYWOOD MUSIC AWARDS In 1997 Harvest EMI issued "Demetri's Collection" and in the summer of 1998 released a new recording project titled "The Best's Generation", a melodic rock anthem to the Ancestors. The year 2000 saw the release of "The Blazing March, from Genesis to Europe" by Virgin Classics. An epic symphony "The Blazing March" contains narrations & operatic chorus vocals. The lyrics were written by Kostas K. Katis, Demetrios' father. Demetrios was warmly congratulated by many academics, rectors, known scientists and statesmen for the content of this album. In April 2001, the "Blazing March, from Genesis to Europe" was presented to the official hall of Journalist's Union at the Athens Daily newspaper and the president of the Greek Parliament, Mr. Kaklamanis, publicly acclaimed Demetrios for his work. Demetrios was warmly congratulated by one of the most reputable contemporary philosophers of Athens and of the Research Center of Greek Philosophy, Dr. Evangelos Moutsopoulos PHD. A LETTER FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION The board of directors of the educational institute unanimously approved Demetris' "Blazing March" to be included as part of the high school curriculum in music. Demetrios has also hosted his own TV shows (Metal Mania & Star Club), on ET1 & NET greek television, produced and presented the programme "Music, Human & Landscape" on "Tele City" and collaborated with "Apogevmatini publications", an evening newspaper in Athens, as historian and art / music editor for the past 14 years. As a journalist-member of the European & the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), Demetrios has received glowing critiques by professors and journalists in Greece, throughout Europe and abroad for his series of articles. Currently Demetrios produces & presents his own radio programme : "The Dance of the Danans" on "Athens 9.84 FM". Demetrios Katis also continues to work with major Film music libraries and many of his compositions have been published in London, the U.K. and Amsterdam, The Netherlands by Dennis Music Ltd., distributors to the major music libraries of the world. Many of Demetrios' other instrumental compositions are published in Toronto, Canada by Lakefield & Clotille publishing and released by Kool Music. His world/ ethnic music tracks are published by Grand Cypress Publishing & released on cd by ABACO in Boca Raton, Florida and Los Angeles, USA.
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Classical • Symphonic
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Author
Demetrios Katis (composer) - Kostas Katis (poetry)
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Demetrios Katis - Konstantinos Katis
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August 27, 2006
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MP3 9.4 MB • 224 kbps • 10:16
Story behind the song
The name of the beloved of the First among the Olympian gods was sculpted by history itself on this superb part of the Earth, Europa ! Myths and traditions and history's workshop kept plotting - over the centuries - the course of the European toward his future. All good things were born and started here; and moved - from Europe - everywhere : Philosophy, science, Democracy, Emulation. Now, as the twenty - first century gallops towards its culmination point, Europe has a great debt to all people on this planet: to hammer into shape unity among its nations; to draw strength from its glorious history and its robust present; and, with the bright light of its noble ideas, to completely dispel the gloomy darkness that is menacingly spreading over Mankind. The publication of this work, Europe - Hymn and Duty, is a small contribution to the historic course of United Europe. Vocal performed by James Edwards - London UK James Edwards(Member of English National Opera, Royal Opera, London Sinfonietta, The London Mozart Players and The English Sinfonia). James Edwards is one of the leading principal tenors of his generation and he is highly in demand on the international classical music world. His work includes opera, oratorio and Lieder and he works with the world's leading orchestras and conductors. His beautiful, Italianate wide ranging tenor voice, the ability to sustain a high tessitura, and his tall physique make him suitable for youthful, romantic bel canto roles. His musical pedigree, training, versatility and musicianship enable him to sing a wide variety of repertoire. Narrated by Joe Lamachia - New York, USA Joe Lamachia (Miramax Films, CNN, NBC, HBO,...) Joe Lamachia is a voice-over actor who's represented blue chip products and companies for three decades. He's distinctive and versatile. Warm and incredibly real. With a deep understanding of language and verbal communication. Joe's been an actor, broadcaster, production director, writer, producer, as well as an advertising and public relations executive. He's been the voice of Gallo, Money Magazine, AT&T, Bell Atlantic, TV network promos, Ortho-McNeil, Panasonic, Omega and Raymond Weil watches, BBC projects, Coca Cola, Merrill Lynch, The New York Law Journal, Miramax Films and hundreds more !
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EUROPE, Hymn and Duty Poetry by Konstantinos Katis Music by Demetrios Katis Favorite of the gods - Goddess you are ! Cast and spread the Apollonian light And give peace so as to suckle and feed The thirsty lips of the nation's peoples. Light of the universe which knows no setting, Burning with your gaze the darkness and gloom You are the hope, and the dream and the kiss And you bring warmth to the hearts of all men. Forge the way to the future broad and wide With the hatchet of love - brightly shining - Don wings, give spirited breath, do not stop ! And lay carpets of laurel upon its passing. Notion of contest, beautiful maiden - A wreath of glory for spirit and for strength - And with the torch of peace you bring light To people and nations - even to the Gods ! You, who give birth to the wise and heroes, Send the blast of the trumpet far beyond So the voice of harmony will be heard And the message of concord will spread. Invest science with prudence and wisdom, So that it may properly serve mankind And with the flame of your soul incinerate Fear - and also the wings and pinions of war. Rise high up and lean against the sun Adorning yourself with its golden wreath So Goddess of love you shall now shine forth With the first sweet yearnings of youth. The eyes which behold you - of all the world Beseeching justice and a kind smile For the fruits, the knowledge and the word all children of the Sun and of the Earth! Europe united, eternal in your youth, You who have wisely endowed your peoples The price of democracy you exact In words and deeds - with courage in your heart. Fly high up with the gust of wind And, chisel in hand, carve creatures of sky So that they may sing the hymn to life Throughout time's ages - without end. “Oh ! Europe ! Mother and Daughter Of glorious nations” This work is protected by US, EU and International laws Copyright © 2004 Konstantinos Katis DFM-Film Music, all rights reserved. Copyright © 2004 Demetrios K. Katis
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