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In his twenty-seven years as a
professional musician, Paul Voudouris has released 14 recordings on
various record labels. Some of the earlier releases, on Epiphany Records
and EMI Records, are no longer available. The rest, on Hit Records, can be sampled and ordered through this site. The
recordings are in the adult-contemporary, children's, neo-classical,
new-age, ambient music and audio art
vein. To listen to the music samples
on the following pages, you will need a program that can play MP3 files on
your computer, such as WinAmp for Windows
or WinAmp for Macintosh
users.
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emilia's notebook
release date: April 2002
fall 2002 Parents Choice Award winner
emilia's notebook is
an innovative children's CD that teaches the alphabet, the days of the
week, and the numbers in English, Spanish, French and Greek. The work was
conceived, composed, performed and produced by Paul Voudouris, a recording
artist with a full and varied career.
"My grandson listened to it
four times, very intently... as if he was taking a class. He was very,
very interested... with this child the goals are fulfilled - IT WORKS!!"
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King Prawn
release date: 1997
The first recording by Paul's new band is rhythmic, dynamic, and melodic. Co-produced with Grammy winning engineer/producer Francis Buckley, this work was recorded in
Hit Records Studios, San Miguel de
Allende, and mixed at Mr. Buckley's private studio.
“Roxy Music/Bryan Ferry
meets Japan/David Sylvian meets Blue Nile at U2. Yeah...Brilliant!”
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Europa
release date: 1995
This 1995 release is the most recent collaboration between Paul Voudouris and Chris Spheeris. Following in the path of "Enchantment," this collection of instrumental compositions is smooth and luxurious. A blend of new-age, pop, and jazz, "Europa" is a journey not to be missed.
"A superb album from start to finish...so distinctive and fresh, yet
accessible to a large commercial audience...deserves to remain a
best-seller for many years."
Madrigal Review
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Nothing but the Truth
release date: 1994
Co-produced
with Francis Buckley and Steve Shepherd, this release contains a number of
beautifully crafted adult contemporary pop songs such as "Nothing But The
Truth" and "Isabella". "Me And My Banana" indicates that Paul still
maintains his unique sense of humor. Personal and vulnerable, this album
is softer, with more of a jazz influence than "It Takes Two".
“Certainly not like anything else out there...Catchy, magnetizing
melodies...Haunting, ethereal...eloquent and inspiring.”
Mac Report
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It Takes Two
release date: 1993
This 1993 collection of romantic Pop melodies was the first release on Paul's private, Hit Records label. Co-produced with guitarist Greg Westall and recorded and mixed by renound engineer Steve Shepherd (with the loving assistance of engineer Francis Buckley) this release received extensive radio play, with over five songs finding their way into the international charts. Containing eleven expertly crafted songs, this may be Paul's most commercial offering.
"A tremendous vocal album, rich in lyrics and pop music motifs...you’ll find this release to capture your heart, emotions and spirit..."It Takes Two" is one of the best albums of 1993!"
Heartbeats Review
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Enchantment
release date: 1991
This highly successful release is the fifth collaborative work of Paul
Voudouris and Chris Spheeris. First recorded for Music West Records it
then moved to Epiphany Records and, finally, to Essence Records. With
sales figures greater than any other release by either artist, this album
has gone platinum in Spain, and continues to delight audiences around the
world.
"...sensual, romantic, relaxing, and breathtakingly beautiful."
New Age Retailer, 1991
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Contact Theater
release date: 1990
A live recording of Paul's outrageous
one-man performance art concerts. This "double album" includes audio art
collages, and songs. During this period, Paul's shows primarily consisted
of satirical storytelling. The subjects were the sometimes bizarre and
unconventional practices of the new-age movement. From massage to colonics
to extraterrestrial walk-ins, this is a unique work.
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Speak to me
release date: 1987
Ambient, experimental music
textures superimposed on some rather intense interviews. Subjects are
Paul's friends, relatives and acquaintances. Having recorded all his
telephone conversations for seven months, Paul edited, and spliced the
tapes to create conversation montages amongst people who'd never met. The
topics are varied: Love. Death. Holidays. And more. Take a listen, because
this work is hard to describe.
"This work expresses all the trials and tribulations one undergoes in the
journey toward self-awareness."
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In the Movies
release date: 1984
“The recording took 1 1/2 years and final touches and mastering were done
by EMI in London...A collection of poetic and acoustic paintings. Rich in
emotions...from ballad to new wave...his voice goes from theatric and
dynamic to soft and sensitive...”
Athinorama (1984)
“He left Shakespeare and
Literature for rock music...Greek-American Paul Voudouris is a latter day
troubadour and die-hard romantic.”
Vradini (Nov. 4, 1984)
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Passage
release date: 1982
Recorded, arranged,
and produced by Paul in collaboration with long-time friend Chris
Spheeris, this album is the perfect ambient music for meditation. Three
compositions take the listener through a variety of sonic textures aimed
at putting the listener into a relaxed state.
"...radiating with soft, intangible textures and delicate tonal
shadings...mesmerizing waves of calming synthesizer...a symphonic palette
of tones that seems to vibrate right down to the cellular level...a
visionary soundscape dream that space music lovers will rush to embrace."
New Age Retailer, 1994
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Primal Tech
release date: 1982
"Primal because it’s very basic and primitive, and tech because of the
technology that they now depend upon...Spheeris and Voudouris now use a
stage full of computers to synthesize and deploy their instruments to the
point that, often, the sound you are hearing is not recognizable as
anything from a keyboard or guitar...the Primal Tech style includes
rhythms combined with rap style lyrics.”
Milwaukee Journal (October
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Points of View
release date: 1980
“Points of View is Spheeris & Voudouris’
second album...a delicate, wispy piece that contains music as art form,
like great
architecture designed to pass the test of perpetuity. Very
introspective, heavenly, questioning, punctuated by tinkling
acoustic guitar and piano, and wafting vocals...”
Milwaukee Journal (December 10, 1980)
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Spheeris & Voudouris
release date: 1978
“The music is a blend of folk, jazz, and
rock but is unlike anything else being recorded today. While their roots
are in artists like Elton John, Cat Stevens, and Joni Mitchell, they are
not copy artists. They are as much imagists as musicians, combining poetry
and mood to produce musical paintings...the musicianship is skilled and
exacting, with the precision of dedicated professionals down the line.”
Blue River Cafe, Milwaukee (Sep. 12, 1978)
“...sensitive, ethereal blend of music.”
The Milwaukee Journal (Dec. 8, 1978) |
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