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Tales of the Water
Antonios Plessas
Original instrumental music that blends the Sound of Middle Eastern/Mediterranean instruments and tradition with Jazz and ambient textures in an atmospheric, polyrhythmic, and melodic environment.
Collection Contents
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Nostalgic Teardrop | 5:17 | Play |
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A Fisherman of Desires | 6:41 | Play |
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Time and Tide | 5:11 | Play |
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Drizzle of Spring | 3:43 | Play |
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A Shaft of Sunlight in a Glass of Water | 4:32 | Play |
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The Dripping of a Tap, the Life that Vanishes | 5:16 | Play |
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Dancing with the Waves | 4:39 | Play |
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The Young Seafarer | 6:43 | Play |
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Which Way to Go? | 4:31 | Play |
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My Kids' Hug | 5:43 | Play |
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Basket with Seasonings on the Beach | 3:47 | Play |
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The Flavor of your Morning Kiss | 3:23 | Play |
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Description
Water must have been the first music ever heard; at least according to the Lord who created it all. Perhaps therefore, the circle of life appears aqueous, too.
Βorn like dew at dawn, you are the gleaming bead that rolls on the petals of an early morning's rose; until before long, you spring and spray like a bubbly brisk cascade, agitating the drowsy surface of this lake that used to be home. Then some day you start to dream. You want to see and to be seen, equally eager to be felt as to feel and, thus, at times out of verve, at others in dark mood, you claim all attention like a naughty downpour in an August afternoon. Always, you enjoy to dance along the waves, sweeping through and through, with unimpaired zest from the flood to the ebb of the tide that will let you dive into the depths, even if still just fumbling for some kind of sageness. It is when you subside that you mostly remind a liquid diamond, diaphanous like crystal clear water, reflecting even the humblest ray of light. And when time reaches you like a dripping tap that can rake your ears during a lonely night, you do not mind, because until then, you are already nostalgic for home. Ocean is a word that can fit in every wish. This is how you accomplish what you always wanted: to become serenely strong. Thalassa.
Every drop is water and every man is a drop. This music tells the tale of them both and while it spurts, it quenches all thirst, pervading you note by note.
Water was the opening music of the world; and in all likelihood, it will be the closing one, as well. Yet, until then, see to it that you get wet. Let the music soak you and just close this black umbrella.
Eva Omiroli (Writer)
22 International and Greek soloists including renowned drummer Paul Wertico participated in the production of Greek Composer Antonios Plessas "Tales of the Water".
Paul Wertico: Drums, Talking Drum, Bendir, Zilia, Pot, Krotala
Achilleas Diamantis: Electric Guitar
Tanya Nikoloudi: Vocals
Mimis Plessas: Piano, Fender Rhodes
Yiotis Kiourtsoglou: Bass
Vasillis Rakopoulos: Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
Takis Farazis: Piano, Fender Rhodes, Accordion
George Pahis: Dhombra, Tzouras, Oud, Bouzouki, Baglama, Lute
Apostolis Anthimos: Electric Guitar
Manos Koutsagelides: Kanun
George Kaloudis: Cello
Xenofondas Simbolides: Oboe, English Horn
Nikos Sakelarakis: Trumpet & Flugelhorn
Anthony Ladopoulos: Alto Sax - Soprano Sax - Flute
Anthony Plessas: Background Vocals, Mouth Percussion, Keyboards
George Facanas: Bass
Haris Lambrakis: Ney
Spiros Vlassopoulos: Vocals
Thanos Georgoulas: Flute
Valentino: Violin
Takis Vasiliou: Bendir, Zilia, Rec, Krotala, Shaker, Talking Drum - Udu Pot
Karolos Voutsinas: Vocals
Antonios Plessas CURRICULUM VITAE
Born in Athens 09-08-1959
Education:
Graduated from Leontios High School
Studied music with Αlexander Ainian and Clelia Terzakis
Berklee College of Music: Music Production & Engineering (1983-86)
As a composer:
1983: Represented Greece in the Eurovision Festival in Munich - Germany with his song entitled "Mou Les" (You say to me)
1988-90: Musical compositions in the field of television include the music for the "Mega" Channel television series "The Three Graces" and "The Secret of Aris Bonsalentis"
1991: First personal album by record company BMG entitled "Anadysis" (Emergence)
1992: Composed the music for a slide show presented by photographer Sue Papadakou, entitled "The Dance of Spirographs" and sponsored by Kodac Near East
1993: Composed Jingles for food products such as "Kyknos" tomato juice and "Tutti Frutti" fruit pastilles
1996: Composed jingles for Radio station "Athens 98.4 FM"
1995-97: Compositions for the CD of "Audio" periodical entitled "Deborah Morgan" & "Blue Indigo"
1997: Second personal album by Music Ltd Productions entitled "Scent of Time"
1998: Music Theme for the Greek edition of National Geographic.
1999: Composed the theme "Music Box" along with six variations for the "Audio Pro" Special Edition of HiTECH periodical
2000: Composed 11 songs based on lyrics from lyricists Christos Pagonis and Eva Omiroli
2003: Composed the music for the Web based educational project titled Jele. www.jele.gr
2004: Third Personal album entitled "Τales of the Water".
As a performer (Drummer):
1978: Participated in the Greek version of the rock opera "Jesus Christ Superstar"
1981: Represented Greece in the EC jazz orchestra
1982: Participated in numerous theatrical productions sponsored by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs and the Athens Festival
1983-1986: Musical and Technological studies at Berklee College of Music
1987: Participated in the Festival of Altomonte with his group "Polyrhythmics" guest of the ministry of Cultural Affairs of Italy
1988: Concerts at the Athens College, the Hellenic American Union, Memphis Club etc.
1989-1998: Participated in the recording sessions of numerous recording artists as well as in numerous projects he produced for Educational institutes and periodicals
1999-2000: Concerts for his personal CD "Scent of Time", and recording sessions for productions undertaken by his company "Music Ltd"
As a producer and computer/synthesizer programmer:
1987: Recorded the music of composer, Mimis Plessas, for the world wide opening of "ARS MEDITERRANE" the Multimedia exhibition of the art director and sculptor Ilia De Riska, which took place in "BUGA" exhibit hall, in Dusseldorf, Germany
1987-89: Supervised and hosted the radio shows "Without Boundaries" for Antenna Radio and "Seven Notes for One Byte" for ERA 2 Radio
1990-97: Participated in numerous activities of his company "Music Ltd". The productions undertaken for the record business, television, radio, theater and motion pictures were programmed arranged and mastered, entirely within the company's facilities. (Clients include the Greek branch of record companies such as BMG, Sony, Warner Music, Universal and the Greek companies MBI, FM Records, Athenaeum, Lyra)
2003 -2004: Numerous music productions including 2 theatrical productions and several CD productions.
As an educator - author - columnist:
Lectures and seminar on the subjects of music production and music technology.
Author of: Music & Technology (Volumes 1 & 2) by Modern music publications.
Articles for the leading technology magazines: RAM - HiTECH - PC Magazine (Greek Edition)
As a Project Manager:
1st Hellenic music composition contest with the aid of a personal computer (Sponsored by RΑΜ magazine and AKMI technology institution.
Makemusic Contest 2004 sponsored by IEK AKMI
Currently: Works on the development of the first Greek web site for independent musicians www.makemusic.gr
Languages
Greek - English - French
Sports:
Scuba Diving