Vangelis - Chariots of Fire (Theme)

This song changed my life, literally. I loved the synth instrumental style of music by the early 80's. This song just blew me away! I was a piano player first and foremost, then a synth player. This song fused the two together so beautifully, that I simply had to have more of this stuff. Vangelis is a musical pioneer.

I played this song at my 7th grade music recital which was to feature my school's band and choir (of which I was not a member). My 7th grade English teacher, Mrs. Nola Castle, encouraged me to play at it and introduced me to the band director. I auditioned a song and it was agreed that I should play for the recital. I played Vangelis' Chariots of Fire and Mike Post's Hill Street Blues theme. I was a huge hit after that!

Also that evening, my friend, a child piano prodigy since 5, also played a piece at the recital. She has more talent in the first digit of her pinky than I do in my whole body. Katherine, you and I both know you kick my butt on piano! Period.