He blends a lot of musical traditions in his work, from popular to electronic. He has composed a lot of songs based on poems by Greek and foreign poets, such as Euripides, Aristophanes, Constantine P. Cavafy, Giorgos Seferis, Yannis Ritsos, Odysseas Elytis and Nikos Kavvadias as well as Bertolt Brecht, Nazim Hikmet, Wolf Biermann and Maurice Maeterlinck. He has also written operas, symphonic music, chamber music and music for the theatre and cinema.
One of his most popular works was the setting to music of poems by Nikos Kavvadias in his albums Grammes Orizonton (Horizons' Lines) and Stavros tou Notou (Southern Cross). Some of the music was originally written for a TV series, the theme of which was marine. The songs were liked and he went on to the studio to record some more many of which were included in the aforementioned albums.
Thanos Mikroutsikos has also been involved in Greece's political life since the 60's. During the turbulent years of the military junta (1967-1974), he was persecuted by the regime for his anti-dictatorial activities and ideas. When the junta collapsed he continued being actively involved in politics as a member of the maoist EKKE, especially in the first years after the restoration of democracy.
After the elections of October 1993 he was appointed by the Panhellenic Socialist Movement (PASOK) which formed the new government, as Alternate-Minister of Culture with late Melina Mercouri as minister. In 1994 after the death of the latter he was appointed minister of culture. He remained at this position until 1996. His brother is the popular TV host and musician Andreas Mikroutsikos.
Η Άνοιξη Της Πάργας
Thanos Mikroutsikos Lyrics
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Συνέχεια κοντά σου με γυρίζει
Κι ένα παλιό δισκάκι μου θυμίζει
Τη rosa bianca και τη natalie
Έτσι γι' αστείο έλα μια στιγμή
Μη με ρωτήσεισ αν θα σπάσει ο πάγοσ
Εσύ είσαι είκοσι χρόνια λωτοφάγοσ
These lyrics are from the song "Η Άνοιξη Της Πάργας" (The Spring of Parga) by Thanos Mikroutsikos. The song reflects on the strange and unique nature of spring and its ability to bring back memories and emotions. The opening line, "Παράξενη και η άνοιξη αυτή" (Strange is this spring), sets the tone for the song, suggesting that there is something unusual or different about this particular season.
The lyrics continue by expressing how this spring keeps bringing the singer closer to someone. The line "Συνέχεια κοντά σου με γυρίζει" (Continuously it turns me close to you) implies a feeling of attraction or connection between the singer and this person. The next line, "Κι ένα παλιό δισκάκι μου θυμίζει" (And reminds me of an old record), suggests that this spring evokes memories and nostalgia, perhaps triggered by a specific song or piece of music. The mention of rosa bianca and natalie implies that these names hold significance and may be associated with the memories and emotions brought by this season.
The next stanza introduces a playful moment, inviting someone to come and join for a moment. The line "Έτσι γι' αστείο έλα μια στιγμή" (Come for a joke, just for a moment) suggests a lighthearted invitation, asking not to be questioned about the possibility of breaking the ice or barriers between them. The following line, "Μη με ρωτήσεισ αν θα σπάσει ο πάγοσ" (Don't ask me if the ice will break), indicates a desire to enjoy the moment without worrying about complications or obstacles. The next line, "Εσύ είσαι είκοσι χρόνια λωτοφάγοσ" (You have been a twenty-year vegetarian), is an intriguing metaphor, suggesting that the person addressed has a particular or unique trait, which is being a vegetarian for twenty years. The final line, "Κι εμένα δεν ιδρώνει πια τ' αυτί" (And my ear doesn't sweat anymore), implies a sense of resolution or acceptance, indicating that the singer is no longer bothered or affected by certain things.
Overall, the lyrics of "Η Άνοιξη Της Πάργας" convey a sense of nostalgia, longing, and the complexities of human connection, all within the context of the peculiar and transformative nature of spring.
Line by Line Meaning
Παράξενη και η άνοιξη αυτή,
This spring feels strange,
Συνέχεια κοντά σου με γυρίζει
It keeps bringing me close to you,
Κι ένα παλιό δισκάκι μου θυμίζει
And reminds me of an old vinyl record,
Τη rosa bianca και τη natalie
Of Rosa Bianca and Natalie
Έτσι γι' αστείο έλα μια στιγμή
Just for fun, come for a moment
Μη με ρωτήσεισ αν θα σπάσει ο πάγοσ
Don't ask me if the ice will break
Εσύ είσαι είκοσι χρόνια λωτοφάγοσ
You have been a lotus eater for twenty years
Κι εμένα δεν ιδρώνει πια τ' αυτί
And my ear no longer sweats
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