C'est La Vie (Despina Vandi album)
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C'est La Vie is the 8th studio
album
released by Greek singer Despina Vandi
. Initially, the album was distributed exclusively via a bundling with the newspaper "Real News" on 13 June 2010, marks the first LP
released on label "The Spicy Effect
", as well as her first studio album of new material since 2007's 10 Hronia Mazi
. The album contains eleven songs, composed and produced entirely by Phoebus
, with Zoi Grypari having written the lyrics on two songs, Vaggelis Konstandinidis on one song, and one song which is a co-production with a member of German band Schiller
, Christopher von Deylen
. The album was released via magazine stores of sale on 24 June 2010 in an one disc edition featuring five additional remixes and a fan magazine dedicated to Despina Vandi. Also, was released via traditional points of sale on 29 June 2010 in a double disc edition featuring seven additional remixes, including the five remixes from the second edition
The photo shoot for the album took place on 26 May 2010. Speaking about the album at the photo shoot, Vandi stated that it will feature a range of music styles. Vandi added that she will be embarking on a tour around Greece during the summer in support of the album.
On June 2, 2010, sponsor Love Radio revealed the name and cover art
of the album on their website.
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"Kommati Ap' Tin Kardia Sou
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"Erota Theli I Zoi"
"Sunday
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On December 23, 2010, the Magazine edition of CD rereleased via TV magazine "Tiletheatis" #1183 (25-31.12.2010).
For the promotion of the album, Vandi gave a series of radio interviews leading up to its release. In June 2010, Vandi performed "Kommati Ap' Tin Kardia Sou" as well as a snippet of "Koritsi Prama" at the MAD Video Music Awards. Vandi also gave an exclusive interview on Dromos FM on 17 June and on Sok FM on 30 June 2010.
Production
Design
Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.
Despina Vandi discography
This page includes the discography of singer Despina Vandi. Vandi began a musical career in 1994 after signing with Minos EMI. She released two albums with little success, Gela Mou and Esena Perimeno , before beginning an exclusive collaboration with composer Phoebus, which would eventually become...
album
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
released by Greek singer Despina Vandi
Despina Vandi
Despina Malea , known by her stage name Despina Vandi , is a Greek singer. Born in Tübingen near Stuttgart, West Germany, Vandi's family returned to Kavala, Greece when she was six years old and she later enrolled at the University of Thessaloniki, but eventually dropped out to begin a career in...
. Initially, the album was distributed exclusively via a bundling with the newspaper "Real News" on 13 June 2010, marks the first LP
LP record
The LP, or long-playing microgroove record, is a format for phonograph records, an analog sound storage medium. Introduced by Columbia Records in 1948, it was soon adopted as a new standard by the entire record industry...
released on label "The Spicy Effect
The Spicy Effect
The Spicy Effect, commonly referred to as Spicy, is a Greek independent record label founded in 2009 by songwriter and record producer Phoebus, in association with the investment arm of Nea Tileorasi.-Overview:...
", as well as her first studio album of new material since 2007's 10 Hronia Mazi
10 Hronia Mazi
10 H.M. is an album released by Greek singer Despina Vandi starting on December 6, 2007. It is her 12th album from the beginning of her career, and her 10th album with Phoebus. It is also her first studio album of new material since her 2004 release of Stin Avli Tou Paradisou...
. The album contains eleven songs, composed and produced entirely by Phoebus
Phoebus (songwriter)
Phoebus sometimes spelled Phivos or Fivos , is a well-known songwriter in both Greece and Cyprus. Phoebus is mostly known for his music through Despina Vandi and Katy Garbi, although he has composed albums for many other artists in Greece and Cyprus...
, with Zoi Grypari having written the lyrics on two songs, Vaggelis Konstandinidis on one song, and one song which is a co-production with a member of German band Schiller
Schiller (band)
Schiller is the main project of Christopher von Deylen , a German musician, composer and producer. He won the ECHO award in 2002 for the Best Dance Single of the Year.. Schiller has sold over 7 million albums worldwide.Christopher Von Deylen does not provide vocals for any of his compositions...
, Christopher von Deylen
Christopher von Deylen
Christopher von Deylen is an electronica music producer, formerly one-half of a duo, and now the main member of the band Schiller...
. The album was released via magazine stores of sale on 24 June 2010 in an one disc edition featuring five additional remixes and a fan magazine dedicated to Despina Vandi. Also, was released via traditional points of sale on 29 June 2010 in a double disc edition featuring seven additional remixes, including the five remixes from the second edition
Background
During the shooting of the music video at Diogenes Studio for the first single "Koritsi Prama, Part 1" in March 2010, Vandi announced that she intended to release a new album in June 2010.The photo shoot for the album took place on 26 May 2010. Speaking about the album at the photo shoot, Vandi stated that it will feature a range of music styles. Vandi added that she will be embarking on a tour around Greece during the summer in support of the album.
On June 2, 2010, sponsor Love Radio revealed the name and cover art
Cover art
Cover art is the illustration or photograph on the outside of a published product such as a book , magazine, comic book, video game , DVD, CD, videotape, or music album. The art has a primarily commercial function, i.e...
of the album on their website.
Track listing
Singles
"Koritsi PramaKoritsi Prama
"Koritsi Prama" is the two part first single from Greek singer Despina Vandi's eighth studio album C'est La vie . Written by Phoebus, Part 1 was released as a radio single on March 22, 2010, and marks Vandi's first release on The Spicy Effect...
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- Despina Vandi released the first single of the album, "Koritsi Prama", in two parts. Part 1 was released to radio stations on 22 March 2010, followed by a digital releaseMusic downloadA music download is the transferral of music from an Internet-facing computer or website to a user's local computer. This term encompasses both legal downloads and downloads of copyright material without permission or payment...
on 27 April 2010. The music video, directed by Kostas KapetanidisKostas KapetanidisKonstantinos Kapetanidis, sometimes credited as Costas Kapetanidis, is a Greek music video director who is associated with the production company Anosi S.A...
, was shot at Diogenis Studio on 22 March 2010, and released on 13 April 2010, making its debut on Star ChannelStar ChannelStar Channel is a Greek television network that broadcasts a mix of foreign and Greek programming. It launched in December 1993 and is owned by Nea Tileorasi A.E.. The main news bulletin is called Star Eidiseis, which is currently hosted by Aimilios Liatsos...
. Part 2 of "Koritsi Prama" was released to radio stations on 14 May 2010. The song shares the same music composition as its predecessor, however, it has altered lyrics.
"Kommati Ap' Tin Kardia Sou
Kommati Ap' Tin Kardia Sou
"Kommati Ap' Tin Kardia Sou" is the second single from Greek singer Despina Vandi's eighth studio album C'est La Vie. Written by Phoebus as a radio single on June 7, 2010...
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- "Kommati Ap' Tin Kardia Sou" was released to radio stations on 7 June 2010. The song premiered on Love Radio during an interview by Despina Vandi on the same date. The official music video of the song was broadcast on June 9, 2010 on Star ChannelStar ChannelStar Channel is a Greek television network that broadcasts a mix of foreign and Greek programming. It launched in December 1993 and is owned by Nea Tileorasi A.E.. The main news bulletin is called Star Eidiseis, which is currently hosted by Aimilios Liatsos...
, and was reviewed positively by radio producer Michael Tsaousopoulos. The video clip of the song was released on July 5, 2010.
"Erota Theli I Zoi"
- The song premiered on the website of Star ChannelStar ChannelStar Channel is a Greek television network that broadcasts a mix of foreign and Greek programming. It launched in December 1993 and is owned by Nea Tileorasi A.E.. The main news bulletin is called Star Eidiseis, which is currently hosted by Aimilios Liatsos...
, a day before the album's release. Vandi revealed in her interview on Sok FM that the song will be the third single from the album. The single was released to radio stations on 13 September 2010. The music video of the song and a remix version with Ipohthonios were uploaded on October 19, 2010 to Spicy's YouTube Channel.
Other notable tracks
"Gi' Alli Mia Fora"- "Gi' Alli Mia Fora" was released to radio stations on 11 June 2010, premiering on Real FM during an interview with Vandi. The official promo video clip of the song was broadcast on June 11 on Star ChannelStar ChannelStar Channel is a Greek television network that broadcasts a mix of foreign and Greek programming. It launched in December 1993 and is owned by Nea Tileorasi A.E.. The main news bulletin is called Star Eidiseis, which is currently hosted by Aimilios Liatsos...
, where it was reviewed by radio producer and songwriter Posidonas Giannopoulos.
"Sunday
Sunday (Schiller song)
"Sunday" is a song by Schiller, with vocals by Despina Vandi. It is the first single and included on the Schiller's album Breathless, the international version of Schiller's album Atemlos. The song is written and produced by both Phoebus and Schiller. It is the second international collaboration...
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- Vandi once again collaborated with German band SchillerSchiller (band)Schiller is the main project of Christopher von Deylen , a German musician, composer and producer. He won the ECHO award in 2002 for the Best Dance Single of the Year.. Schiller has sold over 7 million albums worldwide.Christopher Von Deylen does not provide vocals for any of his compositions...
on the song "Sunday". It was her second collaboration with Schiller following 2008's "DestinyDestiny (Schiller song)"Destiny" is a song by Schiller, with vocals by Despina Vandi. It is included on Schiller's gold album Sehnsucht. On February 22, 2008, "Sehnsucht" by German band Schiller was released in Germany by Sleepingroom, including many collaborations with international stars such as Despina Vandi with the...
". The song was released in Greece on 19 May upon the bands release of their studio album AtemlosAtemlosAtemlos is the sixth studio album of German Electronica and Global Pop artist Christopher Von Deylen under his principle project "Schiller". The album was released on March 12, 2010...
in Greece.
Release and promotion
The single disc edition of the album, which contains eleven tracks, released to an exclusive distribution via the newspaper "Real News" bundled with its publication of 13 June 2010. On 24 June 2010, the album was released via magazine stores in an one disc edition featuring five additional remixes and a 36 page fan magazine dedicated to Despina Vandi. On 29 June 2010, the album was distributed via traditional points of sale with a discounted fixed price, in a double disc edition featuring seven additional remixes, including the five remixes from the second edition.On December 23, 2010, the Magazine edition of CD rereleased via TV magazine "Tiletheatis" #1183 (25-31.12.2010).
For the promotion of the album, Vandi gave a series of radio interviews leading up to its release. In June 2010, Vandi performed "Kommati Ap' Tin Kardia Sou" as well as a snippet of "Koritsi Prama" at the MAD Video Music Awards. Vandi also gave an exclusive interview on Dromos FM on 17 June and on Sok FM on 30 June 2010.
Commercial performance
Real News, the newspaper that exclusively distributed the album upon release, sold 103,020 units of its 13 June 2010 publication that included the album. This sales figure represented an increase in unit sales by 32%, or 25,160 units, compared to the previous week. The album has been multi-platinum.Release history
| Region | Date | Label | Format | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greece Greece Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe.... |
13 June 2010 | The Spicy Effect The Spicy Effect The Spicy Effect, commonly referred to as Spicy, is a Greek independent record label founded in 2009 by songwriter and record producer Phoebus, in association with the investment arm of Nea Tileorasi.-Overview:... |
CD Compact Disc The Compact Disc is an optical disc used to store digital data. It was originally developed to store and playback sound recordings exclusively, but later expanded to encompass data storage , write-once audio and data storage , rewritable media , Video Compact Discs , Super Video Compact Discs ,... , digital download Music download A music download is the transferral of music from an Internet-facing computer or website to a user's local computer. This term encompasses both legal downloads and downloads of copyright material without permission or payment... |
Original (Real News) |
| 24 June 2010 | Magazine edition | |||
| 29 June 2010 | Double CD edition | |||
| Cyprus Cyprus Cyprus , officially the Republic of Cyprus , is a Eurasian island country, member of the European Union, in the Eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and north of Egypt. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.The earliest known human activity on the... |
29 June 2010 |
Credits and personnel
Personnel- Victoria Chalkitis - background vocals
- Alexandros Chrysidis - additional guitars
- Akis Diximos - second vocals
- Spiros Dorizas - drums
- Antonis Gounaris - orchestration, programming, guitars (classic, acoustic, twelve-strings), tzoura, baglama, keyboards, accordion
- Zoi Grypari - lyrics
- Giorgos Hatzopoulos - guitars (acoustics, twelve-strings, electrics)
- Telis Kafkas - bass
- Stella Kalli - background vocals
- Giannis Kifonidis - accordion
- Vaggelis Konstantinidis - lyrics
- Trifonas Koutsourelis - programming, keyboards
- Spiros Lambrou's Children's Choir (Penelope Skalkotou, Rafaela Ntanou, Emilia Papapetrou, Aggelina Antoniou, Eleni Souma, Eleni Vogiatzi, Elena Ntintila)
- Giannis Lionakis - orchestration, guitars (acoustic, twelve-strings, electric), lute, baglama, keyboards, programming, bouzouki
- Michaella - background vocals
- Vaggelis Mpetzios - clarinet
- Arsenis Nasis - percussion
- Vasilis Nikolopoulos - orchestration, programming, keyboards, drums
- PhoebusPhoebus (songwriter)Phoebus sometimes spelled Phivos or Fivos , is a well-known songwriter in both Greece and Cyprus. Phoebus is mostly known for his music through Despina Vandi and Katy Garbi, although he has composed albums for many other artists in Greece and Cyprus...
- music, lyrics, orchestration, programming, keyboards - Giorgos Roilos - percussion
- Elisavet Spanou - background vocals
- Despina VandiDespina VandiDespina Malea , known by her stage name Despina Vandi , is a Greek singer. Born in Tübingen near Stuttgart, West Germany, Vandi's family returned to Kavala, Greece when she was six years old and she later enrolled at the University of Thessaloniki, but eventually dropped out to begin a career in...
- vocals - Christopher von DeylenChristopher von DeylenChristopher von Deylen is an electronica music producer, formerly one-half of a duo, and now the main member of the band Schiller...
(SchillerSchiller (band)Schiller is the main project of Christopher von Deylen , a German musician, composer and producer. He won the ECHO award in 2002 for the Best Dance Single of the Year.. Schiller has sold over 7 million albums worldwide.Christopher Von Deylen does not provide vocals for any of his compositions...
) - music, lyrics, orchestration, programming, keyboards
Production
- Alexandros Chrysidis - sound
- Thodoris Hrisanthopoulos - mastering
- Giannis Kifonidis - recording instruments, mix
- Vasilis Nikolopoulos - mix
- PhoebusPhoebus (songwriter)Phoebus sometimes spelled Phivos or Fivos , is a well-known songwriter in both Greece and Cyprus. Phoebus is mostly known for his music through Despina Vandi and Katy Garbi, although he has composed albums for many other artists in Greece and Cyprus...
- mix - Vaggelis Siapatis - production, sound, computer editing
Design
- Dimitris Giannetos - grooming
- Alexandra Katsaiti - styling
- Thodoris Lalagkas - art direction
- Dimitris Skoulos - cover photos
Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.