Blade Runner – End Titles by Vangelis [Cryonaut Tribute Cover]

Blade Runner was released in 1982, when I was 10 years old, but I didn't actually see the film until I was well into my teens. And even though at that age I didn't fully appreciate the story yet, the movie still made a huge impression on me, not only for the breathtaking visuals, but musically as well. Vangelis' iconic score was perfectly matched to the bleak, but mesmerising dystopia of future Los Angeles. I fell in love with the film, but even more with the soundtrack, and particularly the End Titles final track. End Titles was one of my first exposures to the beautiful blending of silky strings with arpeggiated synthesizer patterns. And though I probably wasn't aware of it at the time, that track would take root in my mind and go on to influence much of the music I make today, which is laden with plenty of synth arpeggios, and just as many orchestral elements, especially strings. For this piece, I wanted to pay proper tribute to the original arrangement of the End Titles theme, but then advance it into new territory by adding a more pronounced beat, shifting the key here and there, and even bringing a dash of the epic Opening Titles melody into play toward the end. The video is a straightforward homage to all of the wonderful cinematography and characters of the movie. Of course I don't own the rights to any of it, and all the rights belong to their respective owners. I haven't monetized this video, nor do I want any money because of it. It is simply my humble way of paying tribute to one of the great influences in my life, and of saying thank you to its director, cinematographer, actors, and crew, as well as to composer, Vangelis and to conceptual designer Syd Mead, both of whose influence is saturated through every fibre of this film. Thank you so much for all you have given to the world. You can download the high-quality MP3 of this track, as well as my other tribute covers and debut album at my website: https://cryonautmusic.com/music My SoundCloud:   / cryonautmusic