Doro Theou
Doro Theou (trans. Δώρο Θεού; God's Gift) is the tenth studio album by Greek singer Katy Garbi.
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| Released | 23 June 1999 | |||
| Recorded | Sierra studio | |||
| Genre | Pop, Modern Laika | |||
| Length | 53:21 | |||
| Language | Greek | |||
| Label | Sony Music Greece Columbia | |||
| Producer | Giannis Doulamis | |||
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It was released on 23 June 1999 by Sony Music Greece. The album achieved gold status in Greece within a month of its release and eventually received platinum certification,[1] selling over 60,000 units.[2] Six of the fourteen tracks were composed by Giorgos Theofanous, while other notable composers on the album are Antonis Vardis and Christos Nikolopoulos.[3] Two of the tracks are covers: the first, "Agkires" is based on song "Iste Hendek, Iste Deve" and the second is "Zilia" is based on Amr Diab's song "Kalast Feek Kol Alkalam". Two of the tracks feature well known Greek artists as second vocalists: Antonis Remos in the zeibekiko "Anisos Agonas" and Paschalis Terzis in the zeibekiko "Sta Deka Metra".
Release
It was available in two versions: one, the standard 13-track edition, and two, an unmarked special edition including a fourteenth track "Hasame Tin Agapi Mas" penned by Giorgos Theofanous and Evi Droutsa.[3] Both releases included the music video of the title track "Doro Theou", due to the video's release prior to the release of the album.
"Doro Theou" is often considered a dedication to Garbi's son because it was released during her pregnancy, however the album's insert clarifies that the dedication belongs to her husband, Dionisis Schinas, with the lyrics of the title track describing the real-life story the couple. A translation of the insert reads "Dionisis, this "Doro Theou" is devoted to you, because you know how to make every day of our common life special".[4] Although, it is considered as one of Garbi's best albums, it wasn't widely promoted due to Garbi's pregnancy.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
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| 1. | "Doro Theou" (Δώρο Θεού; God's Gift) | Gioula Georgiou | Giorgos Theofanous | 3:56 |
| 2. | "Anisos Agonas" (Άνισος Αγώνας; Unequal Match) | Ilias Filippou | Giorgos Kafetzopoulos | 3:39 |
| 3. | "Agkires" (Άγκυρες; Anchors) | Eleni Gianatsoulia | Savvas Angin | 3:55 |
| 4. | "Pos Fovamai Na Sou Po" (Πως Φοβάμαι Να Σου Πω; How I'm Scared To Say To You) | Gioula Georgiou | Antonis Vardis | 4:28 |
| 5. | "Ano Kato" (Άνω Κάτω; Upside Down) | Natali | Kiriakos Papadopoulos | 3:23 |
| 6. | "Tha Mas Horisoune, Agapi Mou" (Θα Μας Χωρίσουνε, Αγάπη Μου; They'll Separate Us, My Love) | Evi Droutsa | Giorgos Theofanous | 3:50 |
| 7. | "Eisai O Erotas Pou De Pernaei" (Είσαι Ο Έρωτας Που Δε Περνάει; You're The Love That Doesn't Pass) | Panos Falaras | Kiriakos Papadopoulos | 3:38 |
| 8. | "Diskolos Erotas" (Δύσκολος Έρωτας; Hard Love) | Eleni Gianatsoulia | Christos Nikolopoulos | 4:06 |
| 9. | "Fersou Entaxei" (Φέρσου Εντάξει; Bring It On Well) | Eleni Gianatsoulia | Kiriakos Papadopoulos | 3:29 |
| 10. | "Aponomi Dikaiosinis" (Απονομή Δικαιοσύνης; Justice Served) | Gioula Georgiou | Giorgos Theofanous | 3:25 |
| 11. | "Fleva" (Φλέβα; Vein) | Evi Droutsa | Giorgos Theofanous | 3:47 |
| 12. | "Sta Deka Metra" (Στα Δέκα Μέτρα; At Ten Meters) | Evi Droutsa | Giorgos Theofanous | 3:28 |
| 13. | "Zilia [Kalast Feek Kol Alkalam]" (Ζήλια; Jealousy) | Eleni Gianatsoulia | Amar Tantawy Abdul Monem | 4:47 |
| 14. | "Hasame Tin Agapi Mas" (Χάσαμε Την Αγάπη Μας; We Lost Our Love) | Evi Droutsa | Giorgos Theofanous | 3:30 |
| Total length: | 53:21 | |||
Singles and Music videos
Three singles were released from the album, with each having a music video directed by Giorgos Gkavalos. The songs "Anisos Agonas", "Pos Fovamai Na Sou Po", "Fleva" and "Zilia", despite not having been released as singles, gained a lot of radio airplay.
"Doro Theou"
The title track "Doro Theou" (music: Giorgos Theofanous, lyrics: Gioula Georgiou) was released as the lead single on 23 June 1999 to coincide with the release of the album. Filming took place in advance of the album's release with the album cover art being shot at the same time. Due to her pregnancy, Garbi's body is not visible for the duration of the video.
"Agkires"
The follow-up single "Agkires" (music: Savvas Angin, lyrics: Eleni Giannatsoulia) is a cover of the 1971 Turkish song "Iste hendek, iste deve" and was released on 26 August 1999. It was filmed on a Greek island and depicts a traditional Greek Summer. Similar to the first single, Garbi's body was hidden.
"Aponomi Dikaiosinis"
The third and final single from the album "Aponomi Dikaiosinis" (music: Giorgos Theofanous, lyrics: Gioula Georgiou) was released on 29 October 1999. It's the only music video from the album to show Garbi's body.
Credits and Personnel
Personnel
Ilias Achladiotis: keyboards, programming (tracks: 4)
Charis Andreadis: orchestration (tracks: 4)
Michalis Armagos: guitars (tracks: 1, 6, 10, 11, 12, 14)
Hakan Bingolou - outi, säzi (tracks: 3, 7)
Giannis Bithikotsis: baglama, bouzouki, tzoura (tracks: 2, 6, 9, 12)
Akis Diximos: second vocal (tracks: 6, 10)
Rania Dizikiriki: backing vocals (tracks: 3, 5, 7, 9, 13)
Kostas Doxas: backing vocals (tracks: 1, 11, 14)
Sarantis Dramalis: trumpet (tracks: 3)
Vasilis Gkinos: keyboards, orchestration, programming (tracks: 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 13)
Kiriakos Gkouventas: viola (tracks: 8) || violin (tracks: 9)
Dimitris Gkouzgkounis: trumpet (tracks: 3)
Nikolas Gkouzgkounis: trombone (tracks: 3)
Stelios Goulielmos: backing vocals (tracks: 3, 5, 7, 9, 13)
Antonis Gounaris: guitars (tracks: 2, 5, 8, 9, 13)
Anna Ioannidou: backing vocals (tracks: 3, 5, 7, 9, 13)
Giannis Kapoulas: cümbüş (tracks: 10) || outi (tracks: 11, 14) || säzi (tracks: 1, 14)
Katerina Kiriakou: backing vocals (tracks: 1, 11, 14)
Giorgos Kostoglou: bass (tracks: 2, 5, 7, 8, 9)
Antonis Koulouris: drums (tracks: 2, 5, 7, 8, 9)
Manos Koutsaggelidis - kanun (tracks: 5, 13)
Fedon Lionoudakis: accordion (tracks: 8, 9)
Stelios Malliaris: second vocal (tracks: 8)
Mohamend: percussion (tracks: 3, 5, 7, 9, 13)
Christos Nikolopoulos: baglama, bouzouki (tracks: 8)
Vasilis Nikolopoulos: programming (tracks: 1, 6, 10, 11, 12, 14)
Alex Panagis: backing vocals (tracks: 1, 11, 14)
Antonis Remos: second vocal (tracks: 2)
Giorgos Roilos: percussion (tracks: 1, 11)
Panagiotis Sachsanidis: trumpet (tracks: 3)
Paschalis Terzis: second vocal (tracks: 12)
Giorgos Theofanous: keyboards, orchestration (tracks: 1, 6, 10, 11, 12, 14)
Anastasis Tsaknakis: trombone (tracks: 3)
Filippos Tsemperoulis: oboe, soprano saxophone (tracks: 4)
Thanasis Vasilopoulos: clarinet (tracks: 3, 7) || fife (tracks: 2) || ney (tracks: 7)
Production
Ioanna Aggelaki: art direction
Natasa Aggelaki: art direction
Daniel Anast: photographer
Takis Argiriou (111 studio): sound engineer (tracks: 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 13)
Thodoris Chrisanthopoulos (Fabelsound): pre-mastering
Giannis Chronopoulos (Sierra studio): mix engineer (tracks: 4) || sound engineer (tracks: 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 13) || vocal engineer (all tracks)
Giannis Doulamis: executive producer
Al Giga: styling
Vasilis Gkinos (Gallery studio): sound engineer (tracks: 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 13)
Giannis Ioannidis (D.P.H.): mastering
Giannis Michailidis: hair styling, make up
Vaggelis Lappas (Sierra studio): mix engineer (tracks: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14) || sound engineer (tracks: 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 13)
Vasilis Nikolopoulos (Power Music studio): sound engineer (tracks: 1, 6, 10, 11, 12, 14)
Katerina Sideridou: photo processing
References
- "el:Καίτη Γαρμπή: Η φωνή της καρδιάς μας" (in Greek). Mikrofono Gr. 2019-06-01. Retrieved 2019-11-08.
- "el:10+1 αγαπημένοι δίσκοι από την Καίτη Γαρμπή!" (in Greek). GetGreekMusic. 2015-04-10. Retrieved 2019-02-12.
- "el:Καίτη Γαρμπή – Δώρο Θεού" (in Greek). Discogs. Retrieved 2019-11-22.
- Doro Theou (Liner notes). Katy Garbi. Sony Music Greece. 1999.CS1 maint: others (link)