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»I’ve seen everything there is. I’m so happy with all of this. It would be unfair to live longer «.
He actually experienced everything. He was celebrated worldwide for his music and was valued by critics and simple listeners alike. He lived an inconsistent, almost novel-like life that contained everything from exile to torture to universal love and appreciation. I (and Al) have learned a lot from him: over freedom and human rights. Therefore, I have to drop a line on him about his genial, and despite his pains, so sensitive music. I think I owe him that.
In fact, the Greeks have not only taught us Philosophy, Mythology, and parliamentary democracy, but they were the basis of freedom.
There are many artists, who were willingly or unwillingly, involved in the political condition of their countries. Like: Milan Kundera, Gabriel García Márquez, Pablo Neruda,… and even we can count Ernest Hemingway as a critical writer, and Victor Jara, the Chilean poet, singer-songwriter and socialist political activist who was not so lucky as Theodorakis and get torched and killed by Pinochet‘s coup in the year 1973. The artists, who were born in a country under the reign of dictatorship, without a doubt, will become critical activists. One must have lived in such a situation to understand it fully.
An artist is a creator, and it is not possible to create art without breathing freely.
Michail “Mikis” Theodorakis (Greek: Μιχαήλ (Μίκης) Θεοδωράκης [ˈmicis θeoðoˈɾacis]; 29 July 1925 – 2 September 2021) was a Greek composer and lyricist credited with over 1,000 works.
He scored for the films Zorba the Greek (1964), Z (1969), and Serpico (1973). He composed the “Mauthausen Trilogy“, also known as “The Ballad of Mauthausen”, which has been described as the “most beautiful musical work ever written about the Holocaust” and possibly his best work.[6] Up until his death, he was viewed as Greece’s best-known living composer. He was awarded the Lenin Peace Prize. Wikipedia
Of course, his name is always accompanied with one song (Sirtaki from Zorba the Greek), but I know mush more songs, beautiful songs from him:
Or from the movie: the State of Siege, by Costa Gavras: Paola, the requiem.
… And State of Siege Pt.2
Or from Z the movie: To Gelasto Paidi (Orchestral)
And To Gelasto Paidi (Bouzouki Version)
He’s a great musician, a great thinker, and a great human. He will live forever through his works.
lampmagician 
Wow, I’m typing, whilst listening to Zorba’s dance. Wonderful. Will leave Theodorakis’s – Golden Collection (Instrumental) playing while I continue to work on a new poem, which is a mess at the moment but my fingers seem to enjoy the music as new ideas come through! Fascinating! Thank you Aladin for sharing Mikis and his magical music. Love and light, Deborah.
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It gives me great inspiration for sure, my dearest. It could be a dream for me to cause your creations for another Masterwork. I know, in between, your presence power, as you take your (short?) appearance on FB. You’ve come and overcome the hearts. You have to own the magic lamp, not me! My heart is yours.
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I remember much of the music from Zorba the Greek and probably have heard some of his other music. I’ll celebrate him in memory. Thank you for honoring him, Aladin.
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He’s an honoured man. Thank you, dearest elaine.
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This is a marvelous tribute to someone about whom I knew little. Thanks for including all the wonderful music links, Magician. Stay safe and well. Hugs on the wing!
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Thank you, dearest Teagan,you are highly appreciated 🙏 ❤
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He must have been young making the movie, Zorba the Greek!
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You mean the sound track? Because the director of Zorba is Michael Cacoyannis. 😉 and yes, it is one of his first composition for a movie 😊👍thank you, dear Luciana, and have a nice Sunday 🌹
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