As on a number of previous albums by Vangelis, the English Chamber Choir, directed by Guy Protheroe, performs the choral parts. On this soundtrack, Vangelis plays together with a number of performers, including two Flamenco guitarists and vocalists, violin, mandolin and flutes. The CD was released in each market with one of two different covers.Ī Single disc was released with four tracks, two of which were not included in the album: 'Pinta, Niña, Santa María (Into Eternity)' – 13:19Ī number of pieces can be identified in the film, but it is clear that Scott preferred 'Hispañola' (track 9) to set the tone of the film, rather than 'Conquest of Paradise' (track 2).The album was nominated for 'Best Original Score - Motion Picture' at the 50th Golden Globe Awards in 1993. ĭue to the soundtrack's success, Vangelis won an Echo Award as 'International Artist Of The Year', and RTL Golden Lion Award for the 'Best Title Theme for a TV Film or a Series' in 1996.
The album and the single ' Conquest of Paradise' enjoyed a revival in 1995 for various reasons and broke many sales records. The film, a recount of the voyage to America in 1492 by Christopher Columbus, was directed by Ridley Scott, for whom Vangelis had previously composed the music score for Blade Runner, in 1982. 1492: Conquest of Paradise is a 1992 music score to the film of the same name by Greek electronic composer and artist Vangelis.
