Allaxa

Allaxa
Άλλαξα
Allaxa; Άλλαξα
Studio album by Despina Vandi
Released	27 April 2012
Recorded	Power Music studio
Genre	Pop, modern laika, rock;
Length	44:13
Language	Greek
Label	The Spicy Effect
Producer	Phoebus
Despina Vandi chronology
Singles from Allaxa
	"Mou 'Heis Perasei"; Released: 24 November 2011; "Girismata"; Released: 13 December 2011; "To Nisi"; Released: 22 April 2012; "T' Asteri Mou"; Released: 18 May 2012; "Katalavaino"; Released: 18 September 2012; "Mou Ftiahneis Ti Mera"; Released: 26 November 2012; "To Ligo Sou Na Zo"; Released: 27 November 2012; "Allaxa"; Released: 28 November 2012;

Allaxa (Greek: Άλλαξα; English: I Changed) is the ninth studio album by Greek singer Despina Vandi. It was released on 27 April 2012 by The Spicy Effect and received double-platinum certification, selling over 24,000 units. It was produced and written by Phoebus and constitute the last cooperation of them. On 26 April 2012, Despina revealed on her Twitter account that after the release of the singles Mou 'Heis Perasei and Girismata, she will release a full-length album.^[1]^[2]^[3]

Tracklist

All tracks are written by Phoebus

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Length
1.	"To Nisi" (Το Νησί; The Island)			4:13
2.	"T' Asteri Mou" (Τ' Αστέρι Μου; My Star)	Eleni Giannatsoulia		2:56
3.	"Mou 'Heis Perasei" (Μου 'Χεις Περάσει; I've Over You)		Gavriel Mosas	4:23
4.	"Katalavaino" (Καταλαβαίνω; I Understand)	Eleni Giannatsoulia		3:41
5.	"Mou Ftiahneis Ti Mera" (Μου Φτιάχνεις Τη Μέρα; You Make My Day)	Eleni Giannatsoulia		3:29
6.	"Ligo Psema" (Λίγο Ψέμα; A Bit Of A Lie)		Gavriel Mosas	3:50
7.	"To Ligo Sou Na Zo" (Το Λίγο Σου Να Ζω; A Small Part Of Yours To Live)	Olga Vlahopoulou		4:26
8.	"Girismata" (Γυρίσματα; Turning)			3:13
9.	"M' Ena Antio" (Μ' Ένα Αντίο; With A Goodbye)	Olga Vlahopoulou		3:16
10.	"Pali Epistrefo" (Πάλι Επιστρέφω; I'm Back Again)	Olga Vlahopoulou		3:36
11.	"Ela Konta" (Έλα Κοντά; Come Closer)	Vaggelis Kostantinidis		3:55
12.	"Allaxa" (Άλλαξα; I Changed)			3:17
Total length:				44:13

Promotion

Since now, Despina and her label consider to promote the CD through internet and iTunes. Tiletheatis, the famous Greek showbiz weekly magazine is a big sponsor for the album. In the same day of the release, the magazine will offer as a gift the new album.

Singles

Eight songs was officially released as singles to radio stations with music videos, except the songs "T' Asteri Mou", "Mou Ftiahneis Ti Mera", "To Ligo Sou Na Zo" and "Allaxa", and gained massive airplay.

"Mou 'Heis Perasei"

The song's title was announced on 17 November 2011 with a teaser from Spicy Music's YouTube Channel. On 23 November 2011, Despina in cooperation with the radio station Rythmos 94.9 presented her new single in the club-restaurant DC (Dream City), at a party for listeners of the station. The single was released on 24 November 2011 at radio stations and YouTube by Spicy Music. On 17 December 2011 was released and the official video clip, directed by Kostas Kapetanidis.^[4]

"Girismata"

The song is a laiko rumba reminding Despina since 2000's. The single was released on 13 December 2011 at radio stations. On 7 March 2012 was released and the official video clip, directed by Kostas Kapetanidis. Her image maker, Alexandra Katsaiti, uploaded onto Twitter and Facebook some photos from backstage.

"To Nisi"

The song is a laiko/traditional tsifteteli in which there was a zither solo. The single was released on 22 April 2012 at radio stations, as a precursor of the upcoming album. On 7 May 2012, Despina arrived to Skiathos to film the video clip which released on 13 June 2012, directed by Kostas Kapetanidis.^[5]

"Katalavaino"

The song is a slow pop ballad which was released at radio stations on 18 September 2012. On 7 January 2013 was released and the video clip, directed by Pillow Talk.^[6]

Credits

Credits adapted from liner notes.^[7]

Personnel

Eleanna Azouki – backing vocals (2, 5, 8)
Alexandros Bosinakos – backing vocals (2, 5, 8)
Christos Bousdoukos – violin, cello (1)
George Chatzopoulos – guitars (1-12)
Nikos Chatzopoulos – violin (8)
Simela Christopoulou – backing vocals (5)
Akis Diximos – backing vocals (2, 5, 8) / second vocal (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
Kostas Doxas – backing vocals (2, 8)
George Florakis – backing vocals (2)
Charis Galanis – backing vocals (5)
Antonis Gounaris – orchestration, programming, keyboards, bouzouki (12) / bass (8) / guitars (3) / cura, cümbüş (2) / mandolin (3, 10) / ukulele (10)
Telis Kafkas – bass (3, 6, 9, 10)
Alexandra Lykoudi – backing vocals (1, 2, 8)
Vivian Nikolaidi – backing vocals (1, 2, 5, 8)
Vasilis Nikolopoulos – orchestration, programming, keyboards (1-11)
Thymios Papadopoulos – clarinet (5) / flute (2, 4, 6, 7) / fife (2, 4)
Spyros Patapis – lute (1)
Phoebus – orchestration (1-12) / programming (1, 3, 4, 7, 11) / keyboards (1-11)
Lefteris Pouliou – saxophone (11)
George Roilos – percussion (1, 2, 8)
Rozanna Tseliou – backing vocals (1)
Stella Valasi – zither (1)
Despina Vandi – second vocal (9)

Production

Kostas Avgoulis – photographer
Dimitris Yiannetos – hair styling, make up
Alexandra Katsaiti – styling
Thodoris Lalagkas – artwork
Vasilis Nikolopoulos – mix engineer
Phoebus – executive producer, mix engineer
Vaggelis Siapatis – co-producer, sound engineer, editing
Paul Stefanidis (Viking Lounge studio) – mastering

Release

Region	Date	Label	Format	Version
Greece	27 April 2012	The Spicy Effect	CD / Digital Download	Original
Greece	26 April 2012			Tiletheatis edition
Cyprus	27 April 2012			Original

Charts

Chart	Providers	Certification
Greek Albums Chart	IFPI	2×Platinum
Cypriot Albums Chart	-	Platinum

References

^ "Δέσποινα Βανδή: Δείτε τι έγινε στην απονομή του διπλά πλατινένιου της δίσκου!". Archived from the original on 2013-10-23. Retrieved 2012-06-15.
^ Δέσποινα Βανδή: Στην απονομή του διπλά πλατινένιου της cd! | Gossip-tv.gr
^ "Ειδήσεις - NewsCock: ΑΠΟΚΛΕΙΣΤΙΚΟ: ΔΕΣΠΟΙΝΑ ΒΑΝΔΗ! ΑΠΟΝΟΜΗ ΔΙΠΛΟΥ ΠΛΑΤΙΝΕΝΙΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΣΥΝΑΥΛΙΑ LIVE ΣΤΟ DREAM CITY... (ΦΩΤΟΡΕΠΟΡΤΑΖ & VIDEO)". Archived from the original on 2012-06-17. Retrieved 2012-06-15.
^ "Δέσποινα Βανδή: «Μου' χεις περάσει». Δείτε το video clip". VIPNEWS (in Greek). 2011-12-20. Retrieved 2021-03-11.
^ "Το «Νησί» της Βανδή έγινε video clip". Newsbeast.gr (in Greek). 2012-06-14. Retrieved 2021-03-11.
^ "Δέσποινα Βανδή". Yupiii.gr (in Greek). 2013-01-07. Retrieved 2021-03-11.
^ Allaxa (CD). Despina Vandi. The Spicy Effect. 2012.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)

External links

Official website

[1] "Δέσποινα Βανδή: Δείτε τι έγινε στην απονομή του διπλά πλατινένιου της δίσκου!". Archived from the original on 2013-10-23. Retrieved 2012-06-15.

[2] Δέσποινα Βανδή: Στην απονομή του διπλά πλατινένιου της cd! | Gossip-tv.gr

[3] "Ειδήσεις - NewsCock: ΑΠΟΚΛΕΙΣΤΙΚΟ: ΔΕΣΠΟΙΝΑ ΒΑΝΔΗ! ΑΠΟΝΟΜΗ ΔΙΠΛΟΥ ΠΛΑΤΙΝΕΝΙΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΣΥΝΑΥΛΙΑ LIVE ΣΤΟ DREAM CITY... (ΦΩΤΟΡΕΠΟΡΤΑΖ & VIDEO)". Archived from the original on 2012-06-17. Retrieved 2012-06-15.

[4] "Δέσποινα Βανδή: «Μου' χεις περάσει». Δείτε το video clip". VIPNEWS (in Greek). 2011-12-20. Retrieved 2021-03-11.

[5] "Το «Νησί» της Βανδή έγινε video clip". Newsbeast.gr (in Greek). 2012-06-14. Retrieved 2021-03-11.

[6] "Δέσποινα Βανδή". Yupiii.gr (in Greek). 2013-01-07. Retrieved 2021-03-11.

[liner-7] Allaxa (CD). Despina Vandi. The Spicy Effect. 2012.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)

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