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Mikis Theodorakis - Zorba's Dance (From "Zorba the Greek") - Spotify

: The original soundtrack features the metallic, piercing sound of the bouzouki , performed in the 1964 recording to capture the raw energy of Crete. zorbas_dance_mikis_theodorakis_original_score

The full score by Theodorakis includes several variations of these themes: Mikis Theodorakis - Zorba's Dance (From "Zorba the

The score is a masterclass in tension and release, defined by its signature (speeding up). It merges two styles: Hasapiko : The slow,

: The dance was not a pre-existing tradition but was choreographed for the film. It merges two styles: Hasapiko : The slow, heavy starting phase in Hasaposerviko : The fast, leaping conclusion in The Original Score Tracklist

: Theodorakis based the melody on rebetiko (urban Greek music) and a traditional syrtos from Chania called "Strose To Stroma Sou Gia Dio".