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{{Infobox Album | | Name = Vrisko To Logo Na Zo | Type = studio | Artist = Elena Paparizou | Cover = Vrisko_To_Logo_Na_Zo.jpg | Released = June 12, 2008 | Recorded = 2008 | Genre = Pop rock, House, Pop, Modern Laïka, Ambient music | Length = 49:44 | Language = Greek | Label = Sony BMG/RCA | Producer = DON - K (Toni Mavridis, Niclas Olausson) | Reviews = | Last album = The Game of Love
(2006) | This album = Vrisko To Logo Na Zo
(2008) | Next album = Template:Extra album cover 2

Vrisko To Logo Na Zo (Greek: Βρίσκω Το Λόγο Να Ζώ; English: I Find The Reason To Live) is the third Greek language studio album and forth album overall by Greek singer-songwriter Elena Paparizou and was released on June 12, 2008.[1][2] It was the first time that "DON - K" (Niclas Olausson and Toni Mavridis) had produced the entire album and that Paparizou had contributed to an album both musically and lyrically. It was also the first time that a duet was included on one of her solo albums.

The album was re-released on December 22, 2008 as Vrisko To Logo Na Zo: The Deluxe Edition. The Deluxe Edition comes in a special rectangular case that contains the original CD and case, the Summer tour DVD, as well as a bonus poster with various photos from her summer tour.

Album information

Production history

Paparizou reportedly said that she started writing songs with her team after the Christmas Holidays when she got back from Sweden. She also stated that the album was recorded between two countries Greece and Stockholm but also in her new professional home studio in Glyfada.[3]

Producers and collaborators

In an interview on MAD TV, Paparizou said that she cooperated with very popular and prestigious producers. The main producers were Niclas Olausson and Toni Mavridis. Paparizou announced that all of the writers and composers who participated, such as Giorgos Sabanis who composed "To Fili Tis Zois", Giorgos Moukidis who produced many of the Laika songs, Giannis Christodoulopoulos, Giannis Doksas who wrote the lyrics for the song "To Fili Tis Zois", Eleana Vrahali who wrote the lyrics for the song "Porta Gia Ton Ourano" and also two young girls from Sweden named Matilda and Sofi.[3]

Style and lyrical content

Paparizou described her album's style "more rock than ever". She also said that the album will contain songs with strong Greek elements from big producers such as Giorgos Moukidis and ballads from Eleana Vrahali. Finally she stated that it will be included two foreign covers one of which will be a duet but the songs are still kept secret.[3] When the track list was revealed, the duet was announced to be "Papeles Mojados" with the Spanish flamenco-electronic band, Chambao. The photography of the cover is from Kostas Avgoulis who represents a new fresh Paparizou.[4] In the interview on Orange fm 93.2 Elena said that in this album there are some of the hardest songs she has ever sung like "Mathe Prota N'Agapas" which is a powerful ballad. In the interview on NitroRadio Elena said that a new version of the song Pirotehnimata will released in order to promote the song in clubs and it would be more upbeat and dance.

Promotion

In an interview on MAD TV, Paparizou stated that she would start a summer tour across the large cities of Greece to promote it her new album with Manos Pirovolakis. The tour started in the end of June with two concerts and ended in September. Also notable was that Paparizou announced that she would conduct a Facebook chat with fans through her official account when the album is released and she asked from her fans to post their favorite song in her official account in order to sing it on the tour.[5]In an interview on the Madame Figaro, Paparizou stated that this is her third album and the best of her career. After finishing the recording sessions, Elena started full promo of the album. On 2 June 2008, Elena Paparizou was on the greek radio station Orange fm 93.2, where she presented all her new songs for the first time.[6] On 10 June 2008, Paparizou was on NitroRadio 102.5 at 1:00 pm where she talked about her new album.[7] On 11 June 2008, Paparizou was the guest in the show "Gros Plan" with host Nikos Aliagas which was shown on Alpha TV. Viewers will be able to watch the recording sessions and backstage from the new album.[8] On 13 June 2008, Paparizou gave another interview on MAD radio 106.2 where she talked about the new album, her 6 nominations and she voted her favorite artists.[9][10]On 16 June 2008, Paparizou performed in the final of the show So You Think You Can Dance where she performed older hits and new songs like "Porta Gia Ton Ourano", "I Kardia Sou Petra" for the very first time in television. She also danced a sexy tango choreography with one of the judges, Jason Roditis.[11] On 17 June 2008, Paparizou performed at the Mad Video Music Awards 2008 where she won 2 of her 6 nominations. She performed a remix of the song Porta Gia Ton Ourano with Madonna's 4 Minutes and with the group Stavento.[12][13] On June 27, 2008 Elena appeared on the most popular morning show "Kafes Me Tin Eleni" on Alpha TV. She talked about the new album, the tour and she sung two songs only with piano. On 15 July 2008 Elena was on the greek radio station Village 88.3. She talked about the tour and she revealed that the song "Pirotehnimata" will be the next single from the album. Thousands of fans all over the world sent messages via Internet expressing their love to Elena. She announced that she will give a concert in Lithuania in September. On 23 July 2008 Elena was on the Greek radio station Cosmoradio 95.1 where she said that she has started recording her new english album and it will be ready in 2009. Also she stated that when the english album will be released, she will travel abroad for a while. [14]

Paparizou's duet with Chambao, "Papeles Mojados", has become a hit in many dance clubs in Spain.[15][16]

Summer Tour: Arhizei To Party

Main article: Arhizei To Party

As part of the promotion for the album, Paparizou completed her first big Summer tour around Greece. The tour ran from June 25 to September , 2008 and featured an entourage of 10 musicians, dancers, and modern lighting and stage design.[17] The concert included songs from Vrisko To Logo Na Zo as well as old hits, and Paparizou was joined by Manos Pirovolakis. The slogan of the tour was "Arhizei To Party" (The Party Is Starting). Sfera Radio hosted a kick off party for Elena's tour on June 25, 2008; at the same party, Paparizou received the gold certification of album [18] and also a gold certification for the digital sales of "To Fili Tis Zois" as a digital download. The song is the first digital single which was certificated gold in Greece with over 30,000 downloads. [19] A DVD of the tour was released as a part of the album's re-release and will also be shown on Alpha TV in December 2008.[20]

Tracklist

No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."I Kardia Sou Petra" (Your heart like stone)Giannis DoksasGiorgos Sampanis4:30
2."Kita Brosta" (Look forward)Giannis DoksasSofie Lindblom, Toni Mavridis, Niclas Olausson3:42
3."Porta Gia Ton Ourano" (Door to the sky)Eleana VrahaliPer Liden, Toni Mavridis, Niclas Olausson2:57
4."Pios" (Who)Giorgos MoukidisGiorgos Moukidis4:04
5."Agapi San Listia (Historias De Danzon Y De Arrabal)" (Love like a robbery)Giannis DoksasAleks Syntek4:16
6."Mathe Prota N'Agapas" (Learn to love first)Elena Paparizou & Giannis DoksasToni Mavridis, Niclas Olausson, Elena Paparizou4:15
7."Eisai I Foni" (You are the voice)Anotonis PappasPer Liden, Toni Mavridis, Niclas Olausson3:21
8."Pirotehnimata" (Fireworks)Giannis DoksasGiorgos Sampanis4:13
9."Den Tha' Me Do" (I wont be here)Vicky GerothodorouToni Mavridis, Niclas Olausson, Elena Paparizou3:50
10."Papeles Mojados (Duet with Chambao)" (Wet Papers)Giannis DoksasMa del Mar Bondriguez Carnero3:50
11."To'Heis I De To'Heis (Hip Teens Don't Wear Blue Jeans)" (You have it or you don't have it)Nikos GritsisFrank popp, Sam Leigh Brown & Phillip Noha3:28
12."Mi Mou Milas Gi' Antio" (Don't talk to me about a goodbye)Eleana VrahaliMatilda Ekevik, Toni Mavridis, Niclas Olausson3:35
Bonus Track
No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
13."To Fili Tis Zois" (The kiss of life)Giannis DoksasGiorgos Sampanis3:38

Singles

"Porta Gia Ton Ourano"

The lead single is "Porta Gia Ton Ourano" and it was released to radio stations on April 8, 2008.[21][22] The music video for "Porta Gia Ton Ourano" features an international feel to it, with Paparizou in a British style phone booth.

"I Kardia Sou Petra"

The second single from the album is "I Kardia Sou Petra" and it was first played exclusively on Orange FM on June 2, 2008 and the music video aired on Paparizou's official Youtube Page. The single gained strong airplay, and reached number one on both the digital download and radio airplay charts. "I Kardia Sou Petra" still remained on the charts even in December.

"Pirotehnimata"

The third single from the album is "Pirotehnimata". Originally scheduled for release in September,[23] the release date was pushed back due to the strong radio airplay for "I Kardia Sou Petra". The music video for the album was filmed in December at Iera Odos in front of a giant video screen, and features a more international feel. The video, like the previous two, was once again directed by Alexandros Gramatopoulos.[24] The song was officially released as a radio single on December 22, 2008,[23] while the video will premiere on a special episode of Mega Star on December 27, 2008. "Pirotehnimata" debuted and peaked at number two on the Billboard Greek Digital Singles Chart for the week of January 24, 2008.[25]

"Eisai I Foni"

The fourth single from the album is "Eisai I Foni" and it was released along with a music video on February 25, 2009. The video was produced using Paparizou's performance of the song at Theatro Vrahon "Melina Merkouri" during her 2008 summer tour.[26]

Release history

The release date of the album changed many times. It was first announced by Paparizou in an interview on MAD TV that the album was going to be released on May 29, 2008, but it was pushed back and a new release date of June 6, 2008 was announced on Paparizou's official Facebook. Several music stores, however, had posted a different one: June 5, 2008. Finally, in an interview on Orange FM on June 2, 2008, Paparizou stated that the album will be released on June 12, 2008, however, on June 11, 2008 the album was available through online download retailers such as the Greek iTunes.

Region Date Label Format Version
Greece June 12, 2008 Sony BMG Greece CD Original
June 11, 2008 Sony BMG Greece Digital download Original
December 22, 2008 Sony BMG Greece CD Deluxe Edition
Cyprus June 12, 2008 Sony BMG Greece CD Original
December 22, 2008 Sony BMG Greece CD Deluxe Edition

Album Credits

Production

  • Management Production and Orchestration: DONK
  • Executive Producer: Giannis Doksas

Personnel

  • Vocals: Elena Paparizou, Paola Komini
  • Guitars: Esbjorn Orhwall, Mats Berntoft, Foivos Zazaropoulos, Sofie Lindblom
  • Drums: Henrik Nordrnback
  • Bass: Esbjorn Orwhall, Mats Berntoft, Thanasis Xonthros
  • Photography: Kostas Avgoulis (D-Tales)
  • Styling: Al Giga (effex+)
  • Make up: Giannis Marketakis (effex+)
  • Hair Styling: Christos Kallaniotis (effex+)
  • Photography Manager: Georgia Mihalopoulou

Chart performance

The album reached at #1 on the Greek iTunes Store's Top 10 Albums Chart only three days after its release and was certificated Gold by IFPI after its first week in stores.[17][27] On the week June 22 to June 28, 2008, the album debuted at #1 on the Greek Albums Chart and remained there for five weeks becoming her her fourth consecutive #1 album.[28] The album also charted in Cyprus for five weeks at number two. After almost three months, it was announced on 1 September 2008 that the album was certified Platinum with the certification party being held on September 16, 2008.[29] During the week of August 31 to September 6, 2008, the album returned to #1 on the albums chart.[30]

The album entered the Cypriot Album Chart at #2 and is her first album which didn't peak no.1.

The album was number two on both IFPI's Year-end charts for Top 50 Greek albums of 2008, and Top 50 Greek and International albums of 2008. [31][32]

Chart

Chart Providers Peak
position 		Weeks On Charts Certification
Greek Albums Chart[33] IFPI 1 (5) 18 Platinum
Cypriot Album Chart [34] All Records Top 20 2 27
Top 50 Greek Albums of 2008[35] IFPI 2 - -
Top 50 Greek and International Albums of 2008[36] IFPI 2 - -

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  33. ^ Greek Album Chart
  34. ^ Cypriot Top 10 Greek Albums
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