- Chariots Of Fire - Vangelis

Decades later, Chariots of Fire is more than a film score; it is a cultural anthem. It represents the "loneliness of the long-distance runner" and the peak of human potential, proving that Vangelis’s "modern" approach was the perfect way to tell an "old" story.

Vangelis used the synthesizer to create "washes" of sound that felt both vast and intimate. This helped bridge the gap between the film’s grand Olympic stage and the personal, psychological battles of the runners. Vangelis - Chariots Of Fire

In 1981, most historical dramas utilized orchestral, classically-inspired scores to match the era they depicted. Chariots of Fire is set in 1924, a time of brass bands and early jazz. However, Vangelis chose to use modern synthesizers (notably the Yamaha CS-80) and a drum machine. Decades later, Chariots of Fire is more than