Allaxa
| Allaxa Άλλαξα | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 27 April 2012 | |||
| Recorded | Power Music studio | |||
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| Length | 44:13 | |||
| Language | Greek | |||
| Label | The Spicy Effect | |||
| Producer | Phoebus | |||
| Despina Vandi chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Allaxa | ||||
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Allaxa (Greek: Άλλαξα; English: I Changed) is the ninth studio album by Greek singer Despina Vandi. It was released on 27 April 2012 by The Spicy Effect and received double-platinum certification, selling over 24,000 units. It was produced and written by Phoebus and constitute the last cooperation of them. On 26 April 2012, Despina revealed on her Twitter account that after the release of the singles Mou 'Heis Perasei and Girismata, she will release a full-length album.[1][2][3]
Tracklist[edit]
All tracks are written by Phoebus
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "To Nisi" (Το Νησί; The Island) | 4:13 | ||
| 2. | "T' Asteri Mou" (Τ' Αστέρι Μου; My Star) | Eleni Giannatsoulia | 2:56 | |
| 3. | "Mou 'Heis Perasei" (Μου 'Χεις Περάσει; I've Over You) | Gavriel Mosas | 4:23 | |
| 4. | "Katalavaino" (Καταλαβαίνω; I Understand) | Eleni Giannatsoulia | 3:41 | |
| 5. | "Mou Ftiahneis Ti Mera" (Μου Φτιάχνεις Τη Μέρα; You Make My Day) | Eleni Giannatsoulia | 3:29 | |
| 6. | "Ligo Psema" (Λίγο Ψέμα; A Bit Of A Lie) | Gavriel Mosas | 3:50 | |
| 7. | "To Ligo Sou Na Zo" (Το Λίγο Σου Να Ζω; A Small Part Of Yours To Live) | Olga Vlahopoulou | 4:26 | |
| 8. | "Girismata" (Γυρίσματα; Turning) | 3:13 | ||
| 9. | "M' Ena Antio" (Μ' Ένα Αντίο; With A Goodbye) | Olga Vlahopoulou | 3:16 | |
| 10. | "Pali Epistrefo" (Πάλι Επιστρέφω; I'm Back Again) | Olga Vlahopoulou | 3:36 | |
| 11. | "Ela Konta" (Έλα Κοντά; Come Closer) | Vaggelis Kostantinidis | 3:55 | |
| 12. | "Allaxa" (Άλλαξα; I Changed) | 3:17 | ||
| Total length: | 44:13 | |||
Promotion[edit]
Since now, Despina and her label consider to promote the CD through internet and iTunes. Tiletheatis, the famous Greek showbiz weekly magazine is a big sponsor for the album. In the same day of the release, the magazine will offer as a gift the new album.
Singles[edit]
Eight songs was officially released as singles to radio stations with music videos, except the songs "T' Asteri Mou", "Mou Ftiahneis Ti Mera", "To Ligo Sou Na Zo" and "Allaxa", and gained massive airplay.
"Mou 'Heis Perasei"[edit]
- The song's title was announced on 17 November 2011 with a teaser from Spicy Music's YouTube Channel. On 23 November 2011, Despina in cooperation with the radio station Rythmos 94.9 presented her new single in the club-restaurant DC (Dream City), at a party for listeners of the station. The single was released on 24 November 2011 at radio stations and YouTube by Spicy Music. On 17 December 2011 was released and the official video clip, directed by Kostas Kapetanidis.[4]
"Girismata"[edit]
- The song is a laiko rumba reminding Despina since 2000's. The single was released on 13 December 2011 at radio stations. On 7 March 2012 was released and the official video clip, directed by Kostas Kapetanidis. Her image maker, Alexandra Katsaiti, uploaded onto Twitter and Facebook some photos from backstage.
"To Nisi"[edit]
- The song is a laiko/traditional tsifteteli in which there was a zither solo. The single was released on 22 April 2012 at radio stations, as a precursor of the upcoming album. On 7 May 2012, Despina arrived to Skiathos to film the video clip which released on 13 June 2012, directed by Kostas Kapetanidis.[5]
"Katalavaino"[edit]
- The song is a slow pop ballad which was released at radio stations on 18 September 2012. On 7 January 2013 was released and the video clip, directed by Pillow Talk.[6]
Credits[edit]
Credits adapted from liner notes.[7]
Personnel[edit]
- Eleanna Azouki – backing vocals (2, 5, 8)
- Alexandros Bosinakos – backing vocals (2, 5, 8)
- Christos Bousdoukos – violin, cello (1)
- George Chatzopoulos – guitars (1-12)
- Nikos Chatzopoulos – violin (8)
- Simela Christopoulou – backing vocals (5)
- Akis Diximos – backing vocals (2, 5, 8) / second vocal (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
- Kostas Doxas – backing vocals (2, 8)
- George Florakis – backing vocals (2)
- Charis Galanis – backing vocals (5)
- Antonis Gounaris – orchestration, programming, keyboards, bouzouki (12) / bass (8) / guitars (3) / cura, cümbüş (2) / mandolin (3, 10) / ukulele (10)
- Telis Kafkas – bass (3, 6, 9, 10)
- Alexandra Lykoudi – backing vocals (1, 2, 8)
- Vivian Nikolaidi – backing vocals (1, 2, 5, 8)
- Vasilis Nikolopoulos – orchestration, programming, keyboards (1-11)
- Thymios Papadopoulos – clarinet (5) / flute (2, 4, 6, 7) / fife (2, 4)
- Spyros Patapis – lute (1)
- Phoebus – orchestration (1-12) / programming (1, 3, 4, 7, 11) / keyboards (1-11)
- Lefteris Pouliou – saxophone (11)
- George Roilos – percussion (1, 2, 8)
- Rozanna Tseliou – backing vocals (1)
- Stella Valasi – zither (1)
- Despina Vandi – second vocal (9)
Production[edit]
- Kostas Avgoulis – photographer
- Dimitris Yiannetos – hair styling, make up
- Alexandra Katsaiti – styling
- Thodoris Lalagkas – artwork
- Vasilis Nikolopoulos – mix engineer
- Phoebus – executive producer, mix engineer
- Vaggelis Siapatis – co-producer, sound engineer, editing
- Paul Stefanidis (Viking Lounge studio) – mastering
Release[edit]
| Region | Date | Label | Format | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 27 April 2012 | The Spicy Effect | CD / Digital Download | Original |
| 26 April 2012 | Tiletheatis edition | |||
| Cyprus | 27 April 2012 | Original |
Charts[edit]
| Chart | Providers | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Albums Chart | IFPI | 2×Platinum |
| Cypriot Albums Chart | - | Platinum |
References[edit]
- ^ "Δέσποινα Βανδή: Δείτε τι έγινε στην απονομή του διπλά πλατινένιου της δίσκου!". Archived from the original on 2013-10-23. Retrieved 2012-06-15.
- ^ Δέσποινα Βανδή: Στην απονομή του διπλά πλατινένιου της cd! | Gossip-tv.gr
- ^ "Ειδήσεις - NewsCock: ΑΠΟΚΛΕΙΣΤΙΚΟ: ΔΕΣΠΟΙΝΑ ΒΑΝΔΗ! ΑΠΟΝΟΜΗ ΔΙΠΛΟΥ ΠΛΑΤΙΝΕΝΙΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΣΥΝΑΥΛΙΑ LIVE ΣΤΟ DREAM CITY... (ΦΩΤΟΡΕΠΟΡΤΑΖ & VIDEO)". Archived from the original on 2012-06-17. Retrieved 2012-06-15.
- ^ "Δέσποινα Βανδή: «Μου' χεις περάσει». Δείτε το video clip". VIPNEWS (in Greek). 2011-12-20. Retrieved 2021-03-11.
- ^ "Το «Νησί» της Βανδή έγινε video clip". Newsbeast.gr (in Greek). 2012-06-14. Retrieved 2021-03-11.
- ^ "Δέσποινα Βανδή". Yupiii.gr (in Greek). 2013-01-07. Retrieved 2021-03-11.
- ^ Allaxa (CD). Despina Vandi. The Spicy Effect. 2012.
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