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Greek popular music had long been intertwined with Greek post-war cinema. In the 50s and 60s, almost every film contained portions of music performed on screen, often by Kazantzidis.
Listen to the bouzouki, sip at a glass of Retsina and drift away into the land of the Gods.
The most famous song to ever come out of Greece. After listening to the music, watch the film and then read the book, you will not be disappointed with either of the mediums. Give thanks to Nikos Kazantzakis for creating the character of Alexis Zorba and giving everyone so much pleasure over the years. "The aim of man and matter is to create joy"
The music is of course by Mikis Theodorakis who also composed the soundtracks for such films as Phaedra, Electra, Serpico as well as composing Operas, Hymns, Ballets and a multitude of other genres.
Greek music to take you to the beaches and tavernas of Greece, you are sipping Retsina, enjoying the warm evening breeze, looking out over the sparkling sea, you are in the land of the gods.
Greek music to take you to the beaches and tavernas of Greece, you are sipping Retsina, enjoying the warm evening breeze, looking out over the sparkling sea, you are in the land of the gods.
Greek music to take you to the beaches and tavernas of Greece, you are sipping Retsina, enjoying the warm evening breeze, looking out over the sparkling sea, you are in the land of the gods.
Greek music to take you to the beaches and tavernas of Greece, you are sipping Retsina, enjoying the warm evening breeze, looking out over the sparkling sea, you are in the land of the gods.