I FINALLY FOUND THE NAME OF THIS SONG, MY LIFE IS NOW COMPLETE!

Who's Listening this in 2024? ❤❤❤❤

The musician is gone, but the music remains eternal.

The unofficial anthem of the Olympic Games. Without a doubt.

Rest in Peace Maestro.

RIP. One of the most stunning pieces ever made

July 2024, still amazing! This theme was truely futuristic.

My dad died when I was 12, in 1988, he was 36. I don't remember many of the things he liked, but I clearly recall that he loved this theme. I miss you dad, thanks Vangelis for your art!

RIP Vangelis Papathanassiou. Thank you for the epic themes, soundtracks and visionary music you shared with the world, they will be eternal.

- In memory of Maestro.... Vangelis....

"I believe God made me for a purpose, but He also made me fast. And when I run, I feel His pleasure." -Eric Liddell

Nothing more cool than Vangelis playing the piano 🎹 whilst smoking a cigarette and coffee on the side.

This song sounds like the feeling you feel when you finally find this song.

I like how he takes a fat drag off his cigarette before playing an inspirational song about running.

Who’s still listening to this song in 2024 ?

When I was 17 this movie and music fired my soul. At 59 my heart still soars: my spirit burns to run, barefoot and free, across the brooding shores of Life.

The fact he's smoking a cigarette whilst playing a song associated with training and the Olympics is something we will never get back again.

THIS SHOULD BE THE OFFICIAL THEME OF OLYMPICS EVERY YEAR!

Imagine entering heaven with this as the theme song.

This is Vangelis !! .... I have not words .... why is he not on the greatest artists of all time !!

A moment of silence for those who are still searching for this song..... 😉

Some music compositions are so internationally recognized, that they belong to the entire human race, as an immortal part of its culture. This one belongs in this category. It will survive admired, listened to with heart, inspiring. The film obtained the Academy award to the Best Film in 1982.

Vangelis didn't just do movie soundtracks, he did life soundtracks.

This is one of the most beautiful pieces of music in existence. Rest in peace Vangelis 🙏

The hardest part to believe: THIS SONG IS 41 YEARS OLD

This was one of my fathers favorite classical pieces...he passed in March of 91 at the age of 62 I was 12..to this day I can't listen to this and not cry😢...love and miss you forever pai❤❤

My Dad loved this song R.I.P Dad

Un día triste para la música electrónica. Otro grande del género que se despide pero nos ha dejado un valioso legado. No te olvidaremos, Vangelis.

Knowing the name of this song feels like you’ve unlocked all the secrets of the world

Guy takes a giant puff of a dart, then proceeds to play one of the most majestic and inspirational tunes of all time. Legend status for you Sir

The drag on the cigarette before playing one of the most famous themes of all time is pure rock n roll. Genius.

RIP Vangelis, what a GENIUS

My dad and I watched this movie together and he had this song on tape. We used to listen to it all the time while stripping and staining furniture when I was a kid. Learning everything about tools..lol My dad passed in February. I've tried half heartedly to find this song the past few months with no luck. Yesterday I was digging through an old abandoned storage compartment and came across a 1981 vinyl in a perfect sleeve with the words "Chariots of Fire" written across the top. I knew right away I had found that song. I tried to get an old record player to work today, and after failing I came to KZfaq. Thank you whoever posted this.

ماذا عن روح مرت فاستغفرت فزادتني حسنه❤ بحثت عن هذي الموسيقى لاتذكر الزمان الماضي الجميل 😢😢😢

My former sister in law was a teacher, and played this for her students at the start of every day. I’m sure it changed their lives.

The very first song I can remember hearing as a child. What a blessing!

Farewell to one of the greatest composers. Vangelis Papathanasiou!

When my son graduated basic training in the Air Force, they come running up in formation at the break of dawn to this song blasting on the arena loud speakers…proudest moment of my life to see my little boy transformed into a warrior. Still gives me goosebumps when I type this out

대단한 분이셔 저 시대에 기계음악에 그 기계의 느낌은 전혀 모르겠는 아름답고 서정적인 멜로디까지

Покойся с миром, Вангелис. Благодарю тебя за твоё творчество.

RIP Vangelis I remember my coach putting this song on for us while we drove to a race and you could just feel the Ora of this music hit your soul and get you ready to race. RIP vangelis

THE greatest synthesizer composition of all time.

Who is here 2024 Thank you so much guys! Never got so much likes before. Feels kinda different🥺

RIP Vangelis (March 29, 1943 - May 17, 2022), aged 79 You will always be remembered as a legend.

I was born with a preexisting condition. Three years later, I contracted Polio 1953. In 1982, I trained for my first marathon in Portland, OR. I played Chariots of Fire 🔥 while training in the hills. I completed the race and it was spectacular as a disabled child wanting to be free...

He passed away but his music will keep him alive... RIP Vangelis...

A TIMELESS CLASSIC

Highly recommended movie. The importance of having an incredible score.

This man was a genius. Nothing more to say. RIP Vangelis

RIP Vangelis. In two weeks, I'll have been running for 45 years and I still have your music in my head on some of my tougher runs. Thank you.

R.I.P. Vangelis This is a wonderful song and video and piano cover wish you a nice Wednesday LG Elisabeth🎶🎶🎹

First heard this at the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Sir Simon Rattle, with a comedy skit by Rowan Atkinson (Mr. Bean) Never knew it had this background story. Lovely piece. RIP Vangelis Papathanassiou

The people who know the name of this song are no longer mortals

My grandad was a marathon runner. This was his chosen song at his funeral ❤

My mom loved this song and I have never forgotten it.

This brings back memories of high school. My cross-country coach would always play this before a meet to get us pumped up

Rest in peace, Maestro.So sad to hear the legend Vangelis has passed away.His superb compositions will live with us forever.

Had my own “Chariots of Fire” moment around 10 years ago. I used to run cross-country competitively in college. We had a stretch of naturally occurring trails that ran through various farms and towns in a valley area in upstate New York. Open land and crop fields as far as the eye could see. Anyway, a few of the boys and I ran on a section of trail that went through one of the farms. One that had horses, no less. About 4-5 of the horses ran with us for about 300-400 meters before they reached the boundary of the farm and we continued on the trail. It’s an unforgettable moment that I will take to my grave.

The Universal Anthem of Olimpic Games ... not official. Is Emotional ...😢 Welcome Paris 2024 Welcome Champions arround world !!! Sports is Health.

I have this song on vhs tape of my 1st birthday in 96. Everytime i hear this music i have tears in my eyes. All grandparents sitting at the table... ehhh and now i have 1yo son. Time flies so quickly

Dear Vangelis, I just want to let you know, whenever your soul may be ascending to, is similar to what you left to us in this world. The burning tears that I had for my late father who passed away on January 12, 2020 is the very same as of May 17, 2022. I believe many also felt the same. You spoke of love, courage, sympathy, greatness and hope like no one else could. When it was and will be difficult, you were the father; friend; light; closer to God and to nature itself for every single heart that listened to you. And for that, I really do hope that heavens exist so we/I can thank you there. All that is left is to carry the blissful smile in honor of your existence that happened once in a lifetime. May your spirit of sound never rest and echo for eternities.

Να σε καλά εκεί ψηλά Βαγγέλη, σε ευχαριστούμε για την μουσική που δημιούργησες, θα μείνεις για πάντα στις καρδιές μας. 😪

Bring me my bow of burning gold! Bring me my arrows of desire! Bring me my spear! O clouds, unfold! Bring me my chariot of fire!

With the Olympics on right now that I have so greatly enjoyed watching. This is such an iconic soundtrack and film and I was also fortunate enough to have the opportunity to meet the producer of this film, Lord David Puttnam a couple of times over the last two years in Ireland and he's a truly wonderful and inspiring person. Truly dedicated to supporting and inspiring the next generation of aspiring artists. He gave me the great advice of never giving up and I treasure the signed festival programme he so kindly wrote in for me. Much like the film and music, a great inspiration for us all. I have always loved this score.

One of his biggest hits, Vangelis has left us with a mountain, possibly even mountain range of musical hits to last several lifetimes. RIP Vangelis, and thank you for the music.

This song's message is to "Never give up, and try again, and again, and again, until you finally do it".

It is incredible how some melodies touches the Soul. Vangelis knows .......

I actually watched this movie many decades after it came out. This was the song to reminisce about the days when John McEnroe & Jimmy Connors were the two most popular U.S. tennis stars in the early 80s. Kudos to them for their hard work & memorable ground strokes & left-handed serves.

I think in slow motion whenever I listen to this song

Descanse en Paz, esta canción la ponían mucho en mi antiguo Colegio Cervantes de Dos Hermanas, Sevilla cuando entrábamos a clase en vez del típico pitido. Siempre me traerá muy buenos recuerdos.

Reminds me of 'Main teri hu janam' from the Bollywood film "Khoon Bhari Maang"❤.. Watching in Pune on 23/5/2024

IVE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS SONG FOR AGES!!!!! every time i watch the grinch i'm like WHAT IS THAT DAMN SONG!!!! OH MY GOD!!!!

Obrigado, Vangelis, pela Lindíssima Obra Musical, que deixou à Humanidade.

One of the best soundtracks he ever composed that won him an Oscar. There will never be another lime him. RIP Vangelis. You will be missed but not forgotten.

I have always adored this film about the 1922 olympics and the music, though modern, is perfect. The passion, strength and triumph is perfectly captured and you can feel it in every note. Eric Liddell, had a short and courageous life, his strong faith meant that he refused to run on a Sunday and he succeeded. As the young men run along the beach not competing there is a sense camaraderie and a feeling that makes you want to stand up and cheer.

2024 and I still love this music. The best Olympic opening ceremony, 2012

Oh God! The beauty of this music.. It's my graduation march in 1982... I can still see myself walking up to the podium to receive my graduation Certificate .. RIP Maestro!

I found this song by typing "song used when someone runs in slow motion"

We're back in Paris, at long last

Paris 2024, this is the Olympics Anthem forever.

Arguably the most deserved 'best original score' Oscar win. You cannot hear this song without being immediately taken to the film and/or the Olympics. What an absolute classic.

Покойтесь с миром, Эвангелос. Спасибо вам за чарующие звуки ваших мелодий.

Rest In Peace for the man who made this EPIC song

I've been looking for this song my whole life. It always gives me goosebumps.

My grandad loved running and ran in the London marathon , and he died yesterday, he wanted this at his funeral. (Edit) : honestly thankyou so mutch for your support

In 100 years Vangelis might have the status that Mozart, Strauss and others now have. This music is just magic and fabulous. Vangelis, RIP!

Jesus what brilliant compositor, this is a masterpice

Olympics lets go! 25.7.2024

THE greatest melody writer of our generations. With "Conquest of Paradise", "Petite fille de la mer", "Mythodea Movement 9" and this - this is easily the most epic yet soulful tunes of the last century. Feels like it's too much too big melodies for 1 composer to create. Vangelis' god-like music was the thing that made me want to become a composer myself. Which now I did. Sometimes I try to re-create music in Vangelis' heavenly style. Thank you for being my mentor, maestro. Your legacy will live for generations.

A MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR MY FATHER WHO ADORED THIS MAN AND THIS SONG. HE PLAYED THIS 25 TIMES A DAY AND IT'LL BE ENGRAINED IN ME FOREVER. I LOVE YOU PAPA. R.I.P

Vangelis is a Genius

When I run I feel God's joy!❤

So sorry to hear of Vangelis' passing. A treasured childhood memory of mine is watching my brother practice this on the piano when I was barely tall enough to peer over the keyboard. I thought it was beautiful music even at that young age and have loved it all my life, and now my own children do, too. Was really cool to have a run along the beach this scene is from with the family several years ago when we were all in Scotland together. Thanks for all the music and memories, Vangelis.

RIP Vangelis. Your music will inspire for generations.

Vangelis just punching darts while the fellas are running. What a start to a music video 😅

Reminds me of my Russian Federation Jewish ancestry brother in law now battling leukemia. Champion athlete in high school, and has remained an athlete his entire life. Met my sister through a marathon club in NYC. Even part of their wedding decorations were vintage athletic prize cups as centerpieces for the flowers. What didn't kill them in the East back then, doing so in the West. As if I didn't see that during the Covid 19 situation and vaccines. Of course I did.

This guy. This score. He got me revved up for big games, races, exams, anything. He picked me up when I was down. He inspired and he soothed. RIP legend.

Not everyone familiar with this movie, but I’m sure (almost) everyone, at least once in their life, has heard of this beautiful score ❤️ #RIP Vangelis 😇🙏🏼

Remind me of the good times when my parents and brother were still alive

The moment I looked up classic running music and found Chariots of Fire, I knew this was it. I love this.