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Genesis:
Derived from the Greek word 'origin', this instrumental composition is a tribute to the first experiences Anastassis encountered when he first embarked on his path of musical adventure. Intertwined with sights and smells of days long gone, Genesis is still nevertheless possesses attributes of a new beginning. Joining Anastassis is world renowned clarinet player Vassilis Saleas. Together these two great Greek musicians not only calm but inspire.

Hypnotic:
With a cosmic trance beat accompanied by an impulsive bass line, Hypnotic rides on a wave of mild psychedelic flavors only to be complemented by classical violin strokes awakening the listener from their hypnotic state.

Balloon:
It could be Ibiza, Mykonos, the Florida Keys or Bali. A mix of sea breeze and dance is cocktailed in Anastassis' liberating track entitled Balloon. Unite with bodies and souls on dance floors the world over.

Release Your Passion:
Seductive and inviting, this musical aphrodisiac is destined to set the tone for many a night's finer moments of intimacy and surrender.

(East)eria:
Influenced by the sounds of the Middle East, Anastassis journeys us through the region of the world that is beautiful and complex, historical still modern.

Angels' Pillows:
Reach the heavens with this majestic piece of transcending melodic orchestration. By listening to Angels' Pillows, Anastassis will cuddle the soul without fear or reprisal as he leads it to the doors of paradise.

Nights in Barcelona:
A tribute to a city that exemplifies passion, art and expression. Nights in Barcelona is a romantic melody that painlessly pokes at one's sensual temperament

Asian Wind:
The spirit of the Orient is vibrant in the Asian Wind. Anastasssis composed this during his years of studying not only the music but of prevailing philosophies deeply rooted in Japanese society.

Zurba The Greek:
Returning to his roots, Anastassis marries classical Greek influences in the beat and tempo fit for any aerobic class in the world.

Around the World In a Melody:
The finale of his debut album, Anastassis pays his tribute to the world musical influences that carved his artistic character in his highly orchestrated hit track Around the World in a Melody.

Anastassis, was born and raised in Greece. His name literary means "Ascension" and from an early age, melodies would ring in his head. Anastassis would hymn his self-composed melodies to anyone willing to listen and soon enough, he had assembled an expecting audience at his very turn.

Anastassis' first major musical endeavour occurred at the age of twelve when he participated in a school band performing traditional Greek music on guitar. Much to the surprise of those in attendance, Anastassis would ad lib at shows interjecting his own melodies much to the delight of the audience but at the expense of his musical teacher's anguish. An innocent smile with the backdrop of warm applause had saved him on many occasions.

Although he had experimented with a host of stringed instruments even trying the clarinet at some point, it wasn't until Anastassis sat behind the black and white keys of a worn out and forgotten piano did he realise his calling in life. Initially self taught and later trained in classical music, Anastassis' once childhood melodies transformed into masterful compositions of color and grandeur. Soon, an entire nation would come to learn and love the transformation of his hymns.

During his restless and at times rebellious teenage years, Anastassis explored new sounds and instruments to satisfy his desire for something new. Adding to his strong Greek musical foundations, his repertoire vastly expanded with influences in sound and composition from all corners of the world. "I am a globalist" he once said in an interview, "a musical internationalist who strongly believes that music unites and uplifts the spirits of all people." From rock to shona mbira and from oriental to middle east influences, sprinkled with heavy a dose of Latin and jazz, Anastassis has become the ultimate 'fusionist' of world music.

Genesis, the name of Anastassis' first solo album release, is a reflection of his travels and emotions that date back to his childhood hymns.