Rachel's Song - State Azure Cover ft. Amy Wallace (Vangelis Tribute)

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2 жыл бұрын

I first discovered Vangelis' music, like many I'm sure, as a teenager seeing Blade Runner for the first time. There aren't all that many composers that successfully paint the world we see on screen with music in such a perfect way as Vangelis did with Blade Runner. His direct and improvisational method of translating what he sees and feels instinctively to the keyboard is genius. A rare talent that allowed him to imbue his music with his emotions derived from the visuals, in real time as he experienced them. This would elevate scenes to a level, with atmosphere and emotion that we don't experience very often in movies, and an impression that for many of us lasted a lifetime.
I was forever a fan of Vangelis since those days. His love of improvisation, the fact that he never learned how to read/write music and that he was quite reclusive were all things I could relate to, gain encouragement from, and thanks to him, understand the importance of emotion in music.
He'll be forever missed. Thank you for the music and inspiration.
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@AmyWallaceVocalist 2 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say a quick thank you to everyone for your kind comments! I am so sorry if I missed some in the live chat! 💙 HUGE thank you to, State Azure (Pat) for this gorgeous cover and for having me sing to help pay tribute to this brilliant composer. Love to you all and my sincere humbled gratitude 💙🎶 “Music is the most multi-dimensional knowledge we have. It's as specific as nature can be. Any form nature takes contains a specific sound combination" - Vangelis

@woodybalfour8213 2 жыл бұрын

Amy, I can't tell you how many times I've fallen asleep or moved into another yoga asana listening to Rachel's song...Thank you thank you thank you for making me feel both safe and liquid and whole. Very sorry for your loss xx

@AmyWallaceVocalist 2 жыл бұрын

@@woodybalfour8213 Wow! Thank you for your beautiful comment and I am so happy we were able to help you feel safe and free. 💙 Thank you very much!

@muximumtroIIing 2 жыл бұрын

vocal is 10/10. amazing!

@FoxMulder_ 2 жыл бұрын

Its an amazing tribute to one of the greatest Maestros in modern time.. RIP Vangelis

@AmyWallaceVocalist 2 жыл бұрын

@@muximumtroIIing Thank you very much, muximumtroIIing ! 💙🎶😊

@HEARDIFFERENT 2 жыл бұрын

As Greek’s we have to say a huge thank you for honoring the one and only Vangelis. 👏👏👏

@mikelazure7462 2 жыл бұрын

For an older generation - that would be me for example - our introduction to Vangelis was the soundtrack of "Chariots of Fire". The fact that this entirely electronic music could fit so well with that 'old fashioned' movie setting of a departed age - could fit so well most folk did not even NOTICE it was "synth" composition until this was pointed out in the media. That soundtrack opened a door for Vangelis that few synth composers experienced back then. He was one of a kind, for sure and a pioneer in his field. He enriched millions of us.

@arjenarend7755 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this track - Vangelis was part of my life for 44 years and i was shocked to hear he passed away.... the man who gave me so much beautyfull moments.... he will be missed

@davidledoux1736 2 жыл бұрын

My sentiments, exactly. Vangelis left a wonderful legacy and I am so glad that an artist of your caliber has taken up the banner. Thank you in advance for this tribute. Rachel's song has always been one of my favorite tracks from the BladeRunner soundtrack.

@stateazure 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, David!

@nigelericogden3200 2 жыл бұрын

Yes 👍 true word 🙏🙏🙏

@heathrezabek 2 жыл бұрын

So excited to see this happening! What a wonderful way to honor Vangelis' memory. I was reading about his constant improvisation, as well as how he'd improvise directly to imagery / footage he'd let play while scoring, just letting the music flow from the impressions it made. I can't wait to hear this!

@seoverus7805 2 жыл бұрын

Fare thee well Vangelis, my Friend since I was aged 10, although we never met...49 Yrs later I still hear the quiet gentle voice inside as I continue to awake & hear God in my heart... "Once, we did run How we chased a million stars And touched as only one can Once, we did play How the past delivered you Amidst our youth we'd dream away, away As if I knew the words I'm sure you'll hear Of how we met as you recall so clear Once, we did love Long ago how did I forget Holding you so closely Look, how I move Chance would have me glance at you To know how you move me, me All barriers fall around us as we hear Of memories known and matters so long ago, so clear Once, we did run How we chased a million stars And touched as only one can" - Jon & Vangelis

@fatcharliethearchangel5122 2 жыл бұрын

All those moments lost in time, like tears in the rain. RIP Vangelis.

@nolake 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful cover of one of the most beautiful soundtrack ever produced.

@seoverus7805 2 жыл бұрын

Yes and "So Long Ago, So clear". The words are so Fitting right now as we say Goodbye. Once, we did run How we chased a million stars And touched as only one can Once, we did play How the past delivered you Amidst our youth we'd dream away, away As if I knew the words I'm sure you'll hear Of how we met as you recall so clear Once, we did love Long ago how did I forget Holding you so closely Look, how I move Chance would have me glance at you To know how you move me, me All barriers fall around us as we hear Of memories known and matters so long ago, so clear Once, we did run How we chased a million stars And touched as only one can

@oldnic 2 жыл бұрын

All those moments will be lost...like tears in ...the rain...

@jarodwho709 Жыл бұрын

A rare cover of Rachel's Song! My personal favourite from the album and very much underrated. Very nicely done.

@stateazure Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@andrewcbartlett 2 жыл бұрын

There's a sadness and a joy in all of Vangelis music for me, Rip.

@bridgerectifier7711 Жыл бұрын

I too grew up listening to Vangelis. My first tape had Vangelis - Soil Festivities & the other side was Kraftwerk - Man Machine. I'm also sad to hear of his passing recently, a man of great sublime musical inspiration, he will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace.

@MartinStuertzer 2 жыл бұрын

Masterfully executed!

@ptouchmusic 2 жыл бұрын

He was one of the persons that make me dive into synths. His brilliant soundscaping ability in combination with his musicality is still unique. He's the God of synth music in combination with acoustic instruments...

@emit9462 2 жыл бұрын

Vangelis thank you for all humanity and true amotion of sound . and State Azure Cover

@moobooSF 2 жыл бұрын

Like others, I was sad to read the recent news of Vangelis' death but delighted to hear the artists tribute piece, thank you State Azure and Amy. As a nerdy kid obsessed with space and being a wannabe musician, Vangelis had a huge impact on my life. In the 80's I bought as much of him on vinyl as I could and taped every episode of music of HOS as well. In college , I started off as a music major but changed to engineering, and remember studying late into the night usually listening to Vangelis (along with Jean Michel Jarre, et al ..) and eventually got my own synths and setup and one of my first jams was "Blade Runner Blues". Thank you for brightening our world with your instruments and voice.

@AmyWallaceVocalist 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Russ! 🎶💙😊

@railgap Жыл бұрын

When I first saw you'd covered some Vangelis I thought, "oh boy, he'd better not fuck this up!" I was a generation older than you when BladeRunner hit the enormous Cinerama screen in Denver. Well, I needn't have worried. It's clear you have an UNDERSTANDING of Vangelis and his music, and not merely an appreciation. Nicely done.

@stateazure Жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you approve!

@user-dd7dd6jr1v 2 жыл бұрын

Vangelis вечная память.

@CraigMarshall_HDvideo4K Жыл бұрын

I visited the cinema in 1982 to see 'Blade Runner' only because I'd read that Vangelis had composed the sound track. You see, I already owned his masterpiece 'China' so I was a committed fan anyway. I probably have every video version of Blade Runner, even the 4K BDs and I'm also a devoted fan of '2049' too. However, I have always considered David Gilmore out-gunned Jimmy Hendrix with Pink Floyd's 'Sorrow' so be that it may, I really think Amy & Pat might just have just outgunned the Great Man himself with this little number. Wonderful pitch bending right where it matters!

@vince14120 2 жыл бұрын

Je trouve que la TV n’a pas rendu d’hommage réel a ce peintre musical. Merci a toi. 🙏🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🙏

@Hail_Sagan Жыл бұрын

Listening to this on repeat today on this 40th anniversary of Blade Runner's release, June 25th 1982

@AmyWallaceVocalist Жыл бұрын

💙🥰🙏

@Cristbell76 2 жыл бұрын

This made me cry! He will be greatly missed… such inspirations he provoked to us. Great choice of cover for him. Magical song.

@henrik5804 2 жыл бұрын

Vangelis, a master composer. We all miss you

@nigelericogden3200 2 жыл бұрын

This is a most perfect tribute to an outstanding human and genius … thank you State and thank Amy … I feel he would be most heartened to know that you both were inspired, and continue his legacy … my sincere thanks … safe and happy travels Mr Vangelis 🙏🙏🙏

@AmyWallaceVocalist 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Nigel Eric Ogden!! 💙🎶🙏

@stateazure 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

@spacewavecr 2 жыл бұрын

This is beyond! So well done. You ought to be proud of yourself..

@stateazure 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks so much, man! Really like your music/videos, some really nice ambient :)

@kristianborisov5928 2 жыл бұрын

Great tribute to the master, as always... May he rest in peace!

@qm421 2 жыл бұрын

frequencies that could potentially raise one high above the daily affairs of the world and connect them with a heavenly realm of tranquil beauty and equanimity

@ErwinSchrodinger64 2 жыл бұрын

From one master (Vangleis) to another (State Azure). Truly, State Azure, I'm sure Vangelis has had a serious impressions on you. Heck, you have Dekkard's Dream right there. Without a doubt this is how Vangelis would have loved to be remembered. Someone in a studio recreating his sounds with these magical machines we call synthesizers that create unworldly sounds. Thank you so much for posting this.

@stateazure 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! He was very important to me learning how to improvise.

@frankliebe 2 жыл бұрын

hello State Azure and you listeners, let us remember to Vangelis and Rachel for the next endless time until we die. let us finish what we want to finish and save the souls we take care about. We are here for an limited time so take care for that time and follow your targets that you want to have completed........... best regards, Frank Liebe

@gordonwheeler627 2 жыл бұрын

Liked your words above State and echo the same feelings about Vangelis. I first heard his music in the late 70's and didn't look back. His Albums China and See you later were pure magic to me at the time. So many highlights throughout his repetoire it is mind boggling. For me when I heard Starstuff from Rosetta I knew he still had a special talent that was always there and I should never had doubted it. All good things come to an end in the physical world but his spirit will live on forever. Genius of a man pure and simple. Look forward to other interpretations from you

@stateazure 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Gordon!

@davidholder1192 Жыл бұрын

My first exposure was actually Chariots of Fire. but the first album I bought was Direct. I have been hooked ever since. I love this tribute.

@LagrangePointD 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this cover. It's an excellent choice and a very nice interpretation. Vangelis is a big loss for the electronic music. Not for his recent works, but for his musical approach. Once, in an interview, he said in response to a question about his ignorance of musical notation: "I don't play with notes, I play with emotions.". This is an important lesson for all musicians and even more so in the field of electronic music. May Vangelis be and remain an inspiration to us all. Recently Klaus Schulze, now Vangelis... Hard times.

@annevanne4065 2 жыл бұрын

гениальная музыка гениального композитора для гениального фильма..... улетел туда, чем и была его музыка

@perge_music 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely version. Vangelis was definitely a one off. I think my first encounter was with Pulstar on the radio. I think he was the most important composer we've had since Bach

@seoverus7805 2 жыл бұрын

And Mozart “The music is not in the notes, but in the silence between.”

@ronaldfinley6797 2 жыл бұрын

Once again thank you for all that you do ! Your work continues to inspire us all. This is the greatest honor to Vangelis. Please never stop ! God Bless him and you!

@Sam_Utah 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding Tribute. Thank you so much.

@kondirecs 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful tribute to an amazing and beloved artist, Vangelis!! Such a loss no doubt. But that said; following you for a couple of years now - you are really getting up there as well! Top notch talent!

@stateazure 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Ruben. I'll never reach the level of giants like Vangelis, I just try to make nice music!

@dikbozo 2 жыл бұрын

I, too, became a fan of this music as a teen. My teens were a bit earlier as I was first exposed to Vangelis when he was still in Aphrodite's Child. I followed his work with sound tracks and so on into the wider ranging works he produced through the 70's. I have been a fan since those days and will still follow anything I have not heard from him as I am certain there are more treasures yet to come. Like his contemporary Edgar Froese, the works will live on.

@edwardbevington9351 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect. Thank you V. Thank you State Azure ❤👍

@jimprior180762 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely sublime. Wonderful cover and beautiful vocals by Amy.

@AmyWallaceVocalist Ай бұрын

Thank you very much 💙☺️✨️

@NicChap 2 жыл бұрын

A simple Thank you is all I can say.

@Korgano Жыл бұрын

This is beyond words. A masterful treatment of a masterpiece.

@FoxMulder_ 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this tribute to Maestro . RIP Vangelis

@WinglessCarbonBasedLifeform 2 жыл бұрын

The 1st song I every learned, other than music theory pieces, was Chariots of Fire. My mom would call my grandmother on the phone just so she could hear me play. Thanks for this. Spectacular.

@kyleblackman5183 2 жыл бұрын

Have been enjoying Vangelis since the '70s with the release of albedo 0.39.. Thank you for this excellent tribute. The blade runner soundtrack is some of his finest work in my opinion.

@quietmanable 11 ай бұрын

Best performance.... Hai reso un grande onore al Maestro....😎🤙

@AmyWallaceVocalist 10 ай бұрын

💙💙💙

@steelstanding8005 2 жыл бұрын

I have spent many hours listening to your Blade Runner homage, thank you for creating these soundscapes.

@stateazure 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

@Zardoz66 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this is so enchanting and great cover. Vangelis will live on with his music.

@Davivd2 2 жыл бұрын

RIP. I'll always remember this song because of that sample in Future Sound of London's "My Kingdom". That song wouldn't have been the same without the sample.

@alexs.2592 2 жыл бұрын

state azure and amy wallace - a perfectly harmonizing duo. Thank you very much for this wonderful (unfortunately much too short ;)) moment!

@AmyWallaceVocalist 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! 😍🎶💙

@isanvicente1974 2 жыл бұрын

I thought it was impossible to make Rachel,s song better, one of the best love songs in history, greek god of music Vangelis is listening to this in the Olympus mount, state Azure you have made it better, stunning , marvellous, i have no words to describe your performance, best tribute in history... Electronic music at his best...Rachel´s beauty increased with this performance..

@AmyWallaceVocalist 2 жыл бұрын

💙🎶😃

@isanvicente1974 2 жыл бұрын

@@AmyWallaceVocalist of course without your marvellous voice this tribute is impossible... the mix of electronic and feminine voice is stunning, no words can describe the feelings it produces in me... thank you Amy...

@AmyWallaceVocalist 2 жыл бұрын

@@isanvicente1974 Thank you very much for your kind words! This means so much and I am humbled. 💙 I am very honoured I was able to be part of this to help pay tribute to an amazing and brilliant composer. His music and inspiration will forever be timeless 💙🎶😊

@way2muchNFO Жыл бұрын

you brought things out i imagined in the original , its like jumping in further this world of Vangelis. thank you my friend

@KuijperRob 2 жыл бұрын

this sounds great..a real message to the Master Vangelis!!RIP

@jnurmi 2 жыл бұрын

I always knew that State Azure had the musical talent to pull this off, and then having the wonderful performance of Amy Wallace included in this cover, it is simply a joy to listen to. I will be replaying it many times for sure! Remember the State Azure cover of "Love on a Real Train" by Tangerine Dream? Back then his skills were already clearly evident to me in the way that cover was done. So to all you electronic music haters out there, it must be said that just because a musician is using modern electronic instruments is not an indication of a lack of real musical talent. On the contrary - Vangelis, Tangerine Dream, State Azure, and many others in their stead - they all prove that producing truly high quality electronic music REQUIRES real musical talent. Thank you for sharing yet another wonderful take on a classic musical masterpiece, Amy and SA!

@stateazure 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@default_test_tone Жыл бұрын

Absolutely incredible. This is an incredible tribute. You're works are beyond imagination.

@AlexJCornell 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a mystical fragrance commercial. 😍🎶

@francotonini6446 2 жыл бұрын

Om 🎶👍🎹👍un grande 🙏🪐

@ericcranston4242 2 жыл бұрын

Omg absolutely fantastic I didn't want it to end ❤❤❤on repeat constantly ☺️

@whisthpo Жыл бұрын

God Bless Pat and Amy for this tribute to Vangelis, a Giant of the electronic music era. Bladerunner would not be my all time #1 film without his score. Respect.

@AmyWallaceVocalist Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 💙🎶

@Steve-bo6ht Жыл бұрын

Just an incredible piece so haunting and respectful of a great man that introduced me to the Synthesiser and just what can be created in the hands of a genius.

@AmyWallaceVocalist Жыл бұрын

💙😃

@fullcircle8564 2 жыл бұрын

Love your Amy Wallace collabs! 🔥🔥🔥

@AmyWallaceVocalist 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! 💙🎶😃

@robertstretton6649 2 жыл бұрын

@@AmyWallaceVocalist please can we have more collaborations

@AmyWallaceVocalist 2 жыл бұрын

@@robertstretton6649 Always open for more! 💙😊

@EK14MeV 2 жыл бұрын

I just watched the Director’s Cut of _Blade Runner_ original days ago. Sean Young looked so good back then. Beautiful rendering of yours.

@dreamdealer 2 жыл бұрын

omg, this is so good, very well executed sir, Vangelis would be proud.

@hulksmash1357 2 жыл бұрын

I first heard him with Chung Kuo in a Ford Lynx commercial back in the early 80's. That tune stayed with me my whole life. I later learned his name and heard so much more of his stuff. He even had a small musical interlude in an SNL S7E14 skit back in the early 80's also. Something about women wearing fur and a sniper took them out while his music was playing. Not sure what that tune was called. Never heard it again. Great stuff!

@scalpod 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks to you both for giving us this haunting, collaborative in memoriam for one of our greatest modern composers. Truly fantastic in every sense!

@AmyWallaceVocalist 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🎶💙😊

@thedonal 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. A lovely tribute. Still processing this loss.

@anthonygray9888 2 жыл бұрын

The Master would be in tears of joy and love.

@panderson088 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of my favourite Vangelis pieces and you both totally nailed it, thank you.

@AmyWallaceVocalist 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Andrew! 💙🎶

@anthonygray9888 2 жыл бұрын

The Master would be moved to tears and joy and love.

@jupiterrising5918 2 жыл бұрын

Suuuupppperb. Vocals are wonderful. RIP Vangelis.

@GalileoAV 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this, it's a beautiful way to honor his memory.

@eeklosuppo70 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this beautiful tribute - one of the most emotional songs from Vangelis.

@TerminusVoid 2 жыл бұрын

A fitting tribute SA, well done! J.Ronald Smith, Terminus Void

@marcosaureliocarvalhodossa5249 Жыл бұрын

State Azure, gratidão por essa versão dessa música divina ❤️ Deus o tenha Vangelis...

@trnobles 2 жыл бұрын

so beautiful! my favorite soundtrack song that wasn't actually in the movie ;)

@J.Hermansson 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, soooo good, beautiful. Vangelis is one of my absolute favorite composers. Thanks for the tribute. And Amy, as I've said before, you take my breath away.

@AmyWallaceVocalist 2 жыл бұрын

My friend! 💙 Thank you so much for your kind words. Always means so much 💙🎶😊

@georgesritsinas3088 Жыл бұрын

Autre version aussi belle .❤❤❤❤

@WhiteErFox 2 жыл бұрын

I was having doubts when I saw the premiere message on my Facebook. I mean, this was and still is a hidden gem from Vangelis, but every fan knows of it. But this is executed perfectly!! I wasn't sure if the "feeling" would stay the same, but it does and THAT is a great accomplishment. Somehow this version gives me a better understanding of the song... it's like a human and a robot singing. To each other perhaps? (the robot only gets to sing once @ 02:40 ) I never tought about it like that before really... it was jus so beautiful. Amy's voice blew me away. I don't know what kind of muscle or tonality you have to be, and I don't even think it was out of her comfort zone to tell the truth... Bravo I say, bravo. Another one for the playlist. :) And thank you both!

@AmyWallaceVocalist 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness, so many lovely words! 💙 Thank you very much for your comment. "Somehow this version gives me a better understanding of the song... it's like a human and a robot singing." - Wow! I LOVE this! So wonderful when we can also create something new to feel and explore for someone. Thank you for sharing that, and again, for you kind words on my voice! Means so much. 🎶😊

@quietmanable 2 жыл бұрын

Bellissima performance.... Complimenti....

@polkmusic 2 жыл бұрын

Simply beautiful work. Very well done.

@airforeffect Жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful tribute to a legend! ❤️

@AmyWallaceVocalist Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 💙🎶🥰

@synthworxswx8709 2 жыл бұрын

This is beautiful ...........wow !!!! thank you for this my friend New sub today for sure all the best to a great composer who left us too soon sadly but we still have his music.

@stateazure 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Sputnik380 2 жыл бұрын

Вечная память, гению!

@amangogna68 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic music from the greatest !

@danieldurwael4862 2 жыл бұрын

Tout simplement magnifique !!

@ericcranston4242 Жыл бұрын

Shivers❤❤

@AmyWallaceVocalist Жыл бұрын

💙💙💙

@schattenquelle 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful, thanks a lot…

@analog_ Жыл бұрын

Amazing work Pat & Amy! Beautiful 💙

@AmyWallaceVocalist Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! 💙🎶😀

@mikaellundqvist 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful of course. I didn’t discover Vangelis in the movies but in record stores in my hunt for new music with new ideas I knew were there. It was just a matter of finding it which wasn’t easy then at the end of the 70’s and through the 80’s. I will forever miss this musical master. Thank you for your interpretation of this sensitive, emotional piece. 👍

@stateazure 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!