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.
Dekemvris 1903
Thanos Mikroutsikos Lyrics
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Αν δε μιλώ για τα μαλλιά σου για τα χείλη για τα μάτια
Όμως το πρόσωπό σου που κρατώ μες στη ψυχή μου
Ο ήχος της φωνής σου που κρατάω μες στο μυαλό μου
Ημέρες του σεπτέμβρη που ανατέλλουν στα όνειρά μου
Τις λέξεις και τις φράσεις μου πλάθουν και χρωματίζουν
Σ' όποιο θέμα κι άν περνώ όποια ιδέα κι αν λέγω
The lyrics to Thanos Mikroutsikos's song "Dekemvris 1903" express the deep affection and admiration the singer has for their beloved. Although they may not be able to fully articulate their love, they find solace in talking about their partner's hair, lips, and eyes. These physical aspects are precious to the singer and are held within their soul. The presence of their partner's face is cherished and kept close to their being.
The sound of their partner's voice is also held dearly in the singer's mind. They reminisce about September days that emerge in their dreams, which inspire and shape their words and phrases. It seems that their love for their partner colors and influences every aspect of their life. Regardless of the topic or idea they engage with, the presence of their beloved is felt and impacts their thoughts.
Overall, the lyrics convey a profound and intense love, in which the singer finds comfort and inspiration in the physical beauty and voice of their beloved. The imagery of holding their partner's face and voice in their soul and mind reflects the depth of their affection and the significance the beloved holds in their existence.
Line by Line Meaning
Kι αν για τον έρωτά μου δεν μπορώ να πω
Even if I can't express my love
Αν δε μιλώ για τα μαλλιά σου για τα χείλη για τα μάτια
If I don't speak about your hair, your lips, your eyes
Όμως το πρόσωπό σου που κρατώ μες στη ψυχή μου
Yet, your face that I hold within my soul
Ο ήχος της φωνής σου που κρατάω μες στο μυαλό μου
The sound of your voice that I keep in my mind
Ημέρες του σεπτέμβρη που ανατέλλουν στα όνειρά μου
Days of September that rise in my dreams
Τις λέξεις και τις φράσεις μου πλάθουν και χρωματίζουν
Mold and color my words and phrases
Σ' όποιο θέμα κι άν περνώ όποια ιδέα κι αν λέγω
In whichever subject I engage, whatever idea I express
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