Zorbas_dance_mikis_theodorakis_original_score [ Firefox ]

The score is a masterclass in tension and release, defined by its signature (speeding up).

: The original soundtrack features the metallic, piercing sound of the bouzouki , performed in the 1964 recording to capture the raw energy of Crete. zorbas_dance_mikis_theodorakis_original_score

: Theodorakis based the melody on rebetiko (urban Greek music) and a traditional syrtos from Chania called "Strose To Stroma Sou Gia Dio". The score is a masterclass in tension and