Doro Theou
Doro Theou (trans. Δώρο Θεού; God's Gift) is an album by popular Greek artist Katy Garbi.
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| Released | June 23, 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 June 23, 1999, by Sony Music Greece. The album achieved Gold status in Greece within a month of its release, and was eventually certified Platinum[1] in 2003, selling over 50,000 units.[2] Six of the thirteen 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, "Agkyres" is based on song "Iste hendek, iste deve" and the second is "Zilia", is based on Amr Diab's song "Kalast feek kol alkalam".
Release
The album was released as Garbi's tenth studio album in June 1999. 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.[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. Two of the tracks feature well known Greek artists as second vocalists: Antonis Remos in the zeibekiko "Anisos Agonas" and Pashalis Terzis in "Dyskolos Erotas" and "Sta Deka Metra". "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 Shoinas, 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. The album's cover art won the award of best album cover of 1999.
Track listing
In addition to the tracks listed below, each copy of the album also included the music video of the title track "Doro Theou".
| 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. | "Agkyres" (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 Den Pernaei" (Είσαι Ο Έρωτας Που Δεν Περνάει; You're The Love That Doesn't Pass) | Panos Falaras | Kiriakos Papadopoulos | 3:38 |
| 8. | "Dyskolos Erotas" (Δύσκολος Έρωτας; Hard Love) | Eleni Gianatsoulia | Christos Nikolopoulos | 4:06 |
| 9. | "Fersou Entaksei" (Φέρσου Εντάξει; Bring It On Well) | Eleni Gianatsoulia | Kiriakos Papadopoulos | 3:29 |
| 10. | "Aponomi Dikaiosynis" (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 |
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
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| 14. | "Hasame Tin Agapi Mas" (Χάσαμε Την Αγάπη Μας; We Lost Our Love) | Evi Droutsa | Giorgos Theofanous | 3:30 |
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", "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 June 23, 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.
"Agkyres"
The follow-up single "Agkyres" (music: Savvas Angin, lyrics: Eleni Giannatsoulia) is a cover of the 1971 Turkish song "Iste hendek, iste deve" and was released on August 26, 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 Dikaiosynis"
The third and final single from the album "Aponomi dikaiosynis" (music: Giorgos Theofanous, lyrics: Gioula Georgiou) was released on October 29, 1999. It's the only music video from the album to show Garbi's body.
Credits and personnel
Personnel
- Accordion: Faidon Lionoudakis (tracks: 8, 9)
- Arranged by: Charis Andreadis (tracks: 4), Vasilis Gkinos (tracks: 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 13), Giorgos Theofanous (tracks: 1, 6, 10, 11, 12, 14)
- Backing vocals: Rania Dizikiriki (tracks: 3, 5, 7, 9, 13), Kostas Doxas (tracks: 1, 11, 14), Stelios Goulielmos (tracks: 3, 5, 7, 9, 13), Anna Ioannidou (tracks: 3, 5, 7, 9, 13), Katerina Kiriakou (tracks: 1, 11, 14), Alex Panayi (tracks: 1, 11, 14)
- Baglama: Giannis Mpithikotsis (tracks: 2, 6, 9, 12), Christos Nikolopoulos (tracks: 8)
- Bass: Giorgos Kostoglou (tracks: 2, 5, 7, 8, 9)
- Bouzouki: Giannis Mpithikotsis (tracks: 2, 6, 9, 12), Christos Nikolopoulos (tracks: 8)
- Clarinet: Thanasis Vasilopoulos (tracks: 3, 7)
- Cura: Giannis Mpithikotsis (tracks: 2, 6, 9, 12)
- Cümbüş: Giannis Kapoulas (tracks: 10)
- Drums: Antonis Koulouris (tracks: 2, 5, 7, 8, 9)
- Flute [Fife]: Thanasis Vasilopoulos (tracks: 7)
- Guitars: Michalis Armagos (tracks: 1, 6, 10, 11, 12, 14), Antonis Gounaris (tracks: 2, 5, 8, 9, 13)
- Keyboards: Ilias Achladiotis (tracks: 4), Vasilis Gkinos (tracks: 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 13), Giorgos Theofanous (tracks: 1, 6, 10, 11, 12, 14)
- Kanun: Manos Koutsaggelidis (tracks: 5, 13)
- Ney: Thanasis Vasilopoulos (tracks: 2)
- Oboe, Saxophone: Filippos Tsemperoulis (tracks: 4)
- Outi: Hakan (tracks: 3, 7), Giannis Kapoulas (tracks: 11, 14)
- Percussion: Mohament (tracks: 3, 5, 7, 9, 13), Giorgos Roilos (tracks: 1, 11)
- Programmed By: Ilias Achladiotis (tracks: 4), Vasilis Gkinos (tracks: 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 13), Vasilis Nikolopoulos (tracks: 1, 6, 10, 11, 12, 14)
- Säzi: Hakan (tracks: 3, 7), Giannis Kapoulas (tracks: 1, 14)
- Second Vocal: Akis Diximos (tracks: 6, 10), Antonis Remos (tracks: 2), Paschalis Terzis (tracks: 8, 12)
- Trombone: Nikolas Gkouzgkounis (tracks: 3), Anastasis Tsaknakis (tracks: 3)
- Trumpet: Sarantis Dramalis (tracks: 3), Dimitris Gkouzgkounis (tracks: 3), Panagiotis Sachsanidis (tracks: 3)
- Viola: Kiriakos Gkouventas (tracks: 8)
- Violin: Kiriakos Gkouventas (tracks: 9)
Production
- Artwork: Ioanna Aggelaki, Natasa Aggelaki
- Executive Producer: Giannis Doulamis
- Hair styling, make up: Giannis Michailidis
- Mastering: Giannis Ioannidis [D.P.H.]
- Mixed by: Giannis Chronopoulos [Sierra studio] (tracks: 4), Vaggelis Lappas [Sierra studio] (tracks: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
- Photo processing: Katerina Sideridou
- Photographer: Daniel Anast
- Pre-mastering: Thodoris Chrisanthopoulos [Fabel Sound]
- Recorded by: Takis Argiriou [111 studio] (tracks: 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 13), Giannis Chronopoulos [Sierra studio] (tracks: 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 13), Vasilis Gkinos [Gallery studio] (tracks: 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 13), Vaggelis Lappas [Sierra studio] (tracks: 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 13), Vasilis Nikolopoulos [Power Music studio] (tracks: 1, 6, 10, 11, 12, 14)
- Recorded by [vocals]: Giannis Chronopoulos [Sierra studio]
- Styling: Al Giga
Certifications
Doro Theou was certified Platinum[1] and has reportedly sold over 50,000 copies.[2]
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Greece (IFPI Greece)[5] | Platinum | 50,000*^ |
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*sales figures based on certification alone | ||
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)
- "Greek album certifications – Katy Garbi – Doro Theou" (in Greek). IFPI Greece.