Vangelis used the synthesizer to create "washes" of sound that felt both vast and intimate. This helped bridge the gap between the film’s grand Olympic stage and the personal, psychological battles of the runners.
While the main theme is famous for its grandeur, the rest of the score explores the complex motivations of the two protagonists, Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams. Vangelis - Chariots Of Fire
often feels more tense and driven, reflecting his struggle against anti-Semitism and his need for social validation. Vangelis used the synthesizer to create "washes" of