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.
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Thanos Mikroutsikos Lyrics
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Μεσ στισ ινδίεσ μέσα στην πόλη τησ καλκούτασ
Φράξαν το δρόμο σ' έναν άνθρωπο
Αλυσοδέσαν έναν άνθρωπο 'κει που εβάδιζε
Να το λοιπόν γιατί δεν καταδέχουμαι
Να υψώσω το κεφάλι στ' αστροφώτιστα διαστήματα
Θα πείτε τ' άστρα είναι μακριά
Κι η γη μασ τόση δα μικρή
Ε το λοιπόν ό, τι και να είναι τ' άστρα
Εγώ τη γλώσσα μου τουσ βγάζω
Για μένα το λοιπόν το πιο εκπληκτικό
Πιο επιβλητικό πιο μυστηριακό και πιο μεγάλο
Είναι ένασ άνθρωποσ που τον μποδίζουν να βαδίζει
Είναι ένασ άνθρωποσ που τον αλυσοδένουνε
Είναι ένασ άνθρωποσ που τον μποδίζουν να βαδίζει
Είναι ένασ άνθρωποσ που τον αλυσοδένουνε
Είναι ένασ άνθρωποσ που τον μποδίζουν να βαδίζει
Είναι ένασ άνθρωποσ που τον αλυσοδένουνε
Είναι ένασ άνθρωποσ που τον μποδίζουν να βαδίζει
Είναι ένασ άνθρωποσ που τον αλυσοδένουνε
Είναι ένασ άνθρωποσ που τον μποδίζουν να βαδίζει
Είναι ένασ άνθρωποσ που τον αλυσοδένουνε
The song "Mikrokosmos" by Thanos Mikroutsikos is a poignant commentary on oppression and the struggle for freedom. The song starts by describing a scene in Kolkata, where a person is blocked and detained by the authorities through the use of chains. The singer then reflects on the significance of this act, and how it represents a larger pattern of humans being oppressed and denied their freedom. The singer emphasizes that while the stars may seem vast and distant, the real tragedy is the human beings who are chained down and prevented from walking freely.
The chorus repeats the line "There is a person who is prevented from walking," emphasizing the central message of the song. The use of repetition in the chorus drives home the importance of this message and the urgency of the situation. The repeated phrases also reflect how oppression can be a cycle that repeats itself, with people being continually held back.
Overall, "Mikrokosmos" is a powerful song that highlights a common struggle across cultures – the struggle for freedom and the need to break free from oppression. Through its evocative lyrics and poignant melody, the song encourages listeners to reflect on these issues and take action to promote change.
Line by Line Meaning
And here's what I want to tell you now
I would like to share something with you at this moment.
In the alleys of Kolkata city
Within the confines of Kolkata city streets.
They blocked the path of a person
A human being was faced with a physical obstacle.
They chained a person where he walked
Someone was literally restrained by chains on their path.
So here's why I don't bother
This is the reason I do not care to participate.
To raise my head to the starry skies
To look up at the star-filled night sky above me.
You'll say the stars are far away
It may be argued that celestial objects are unreachable.
And our planet is so small
Considering our planet, it seems significantly tiny.
So, whatever the stars may be
The aforementioned celestial bodies notwithstanding.
I speak my mind to them
I express my innermost thoughts to the cosmic universe.
For me, the most incredible thing
An awe-inspiring experience for me personally.
More majestic, more mystical, and greater
More extraordinary and impressive.
Is a person that they prevent from walking
A human being who is being constrained from moving forward.
Is a person that they chain and bind
Someone who is physically tethered and restricted in movement.
A person they prevent from walking
An individual whose mobility is obstructed.
Is a person that they chain and bind
Someone who is physically restrained by chains and bonds.
A person they prevent from walking
An individual whose freedom of movement is hindered.
Is a person that they chain and bind
Someone who is being held captive physically through chains and shackles.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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φεύγουν οι μεγάλοι ένας ένας ,φτωχαίνει η Ελλάδα σε όλα τα επίπεδα.
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Εντυπωσιακή η κλιμάκωση της έντασης της ερμηνείας της!!! Θερμά συγχαρητήρια!!!
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... αυτό το φανταστικό τραγούδι ηταν στον δίσκο τον οποίο ο Νιονιος τον χαρακτηρησε "αθλιο"...
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