Conquest of Paradise
Vangelis
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Written by: EVANGELOS PAPATHANASSIOU
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12 facts about this song
Song Composer"Conquest of Paradise" is composed by respected Greek composer Vangelis, who is well known for his significant contribution to creating musical scores for films.
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Album ReleaseReleased in December 1994 as part of the soundtrack for Ridley Scott's 1992 film "1492: Conquest of Paradise."
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Language UsedThe lyrics are entirely spoken in a pseudolanguage which resembles Latin for many listeners, although it has been stated that they are just random syllables mixed together by Vangelis.
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Peak PerformanceThe song was an unexpected success in German-speaking countries in 1995; the single topped charts in Germany for three months, in Belgium for two and a half months, and in Switzerland for one and a half months.
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Film ConnectionThe movie "1492: Conquest of Paradise", which the song was created for, is about Christopher Columbus' discovery of the New World.
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Unique StyleThe music of "Conquest of Paradise" is known for its unique blend of symphonic orchestration and technologically produced sounds, a trait prominent in the works of Vangelis.
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Award WinningIn 1995, Vangelis received an Echo award for "Best International Rock/Pop Instrumental Artist" due to the success of this song.
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Massive SalesIn Germany alone, the song has sold over 1,000,000 copies, making it one of the country's best-selling singles.
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Sporting EventsThis song has been commonly used at sporting events. For instance, it was the official anthem of the 2002 FIFA World Cup in South Korea and Japan.
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Variety of UsesDespite being originally composed for a film, "Conquest of Paradise" has been used in a variety of medium including commercials, television shows, and even as campaign music in political rallies.
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Popular ChoreographyIt was popularly used by the French figure skater Philippe Candeloro in his programs, contributing to the song's recognition in the figure skating community.
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InspirationThe score, like the film, was inspired by Columbus's discovery of the Americas. It reflects the adventurous and heroic aspects of the event, mirrored in the breadth and depth of the music.
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