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Greece, on March 29, 1943, Vangelis' talent was recognized early and it wasn't long before he became a member of the most popular pop group in Greece. Relocating to Paris in 1968, where he composed the scores for the movie features L'Apocalypse des Animaux and La Fete Sauvage. He then relocated again to London and constructed his own recording studio and produced a steady flow of recordings including 1975's Heaven and Hell, 1976's Albedo 0.39, 1977's Spiral, and 1978's Beaubourg. Teaming with a partner under the name Jon & Vangelis, he also scored a series of U.K. hits, including 1980's "I Hear You Now" and the following year's "I'll Find My Way Home."
Vangelis' international commercial breakthrough came in 1982, when his score to Chariots of Fire earned the film one of its many Academy Awards; its theme song even cracked the Top Ten on the U.S. pop charts. That same year, he also created the powerful score to the cult classic Blade Runner, the beginning of a partnership with director Ridley Scott, which also yielded soundtracks to films including 1492: Conquest of Paradise. Vangelis also composed the music for a number of Jacques Cousteau documentaries in addition to maintaining his own solo career, which would flourish over the next two decades, with his many hit Vangelis songs. In May 2000, Vangelis composed the music as well as designed and directed the artistic Olympic flag relay portion of the Closing Ceremonies of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. He continues to record electronic music for the movies and pop worlds, as well as for special events, using his own innovative techniques and impressive musical talents.