Mando II
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Mando II is the Greek
singer Mando
's twelfth studio album and comeback after a five year absence from the Greek music scene. It was released on May 30, 2008, by Polymusic and was Mando's first release since 2003.
The writers are Pegasos and Vicky Gerotheodorou as well as many well known song composers, including Mando
herself. The title of the album represents a new start, and a second chapter in her music career after taking time off to be with her family. Mando has stated that one of the driving factors for her to return to the studio sooner rather than later, was her children, who kept asking her when she would release an album. She also stated that now she sings for her children first.
The song "Breathe Again" was reported to have been submitted to Ellinikí Radiofonía Tileórasi
as a candidate for the Greek representative at the Eurovision Song Contest 2008
, but was not selected for the national final
.
The official presentation of the album was on June 10, 2008, at Club Bocca in Voula
, Greece
.
Even though the album failed to reclaim the success of her previous album, peaking at a weak #10 in Greece - her lowest performance on the Greek charts to date - it still managed to go Gold. In Cyprus, the album entered the chart at #8 and was also certified Gold.
"Den Eisai Ekei"
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
singer Mando
Mando (singer)
Mando , born Adamantia Stamatopoulou , is a popular Greek singer. She was born in Piraeus on April 13 and raised in Athens by her jazz pianist father, Nikos Stamatopoulos and a classic soprano opera mother Mary Apergi. From a young age she began to develop her talent and interest in music, and was...
's twelfth studio album and comeback after a five year absence from the Greek music scene. It was released on May 30, 2008, by Polymusic and was Mando's first release since 2003.
The writers are Pegasos and Vicky Gerotheodorou as well as many well known song composers, including Mando
Mando (singer)
Mando , born Adamantia Stamatopoulou , is a popular Greek singer. She was born in Piraeus on April 13 and raised in Athens by her jazz pianist father, Nikos Stamatopoulos and a classic soprano opera mother Mary Apergi. From a young age she began to develop her talent and interest in music, and was...
herself. The title of the album represents a new start, and a second chapter in her music career after taking time off to be with her family. Mando has stated that one of the driving factors for her to return to the studio sooner rather than later, was her children, who kept asking her when she would release an album. She also stated that now she sings for her children first.
The song "Breathe Again" was reported to have been submitted to Ellinikí Radiofonía Tileórasi
Elliniki Radiofonia Tileorasi
The Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation is the Greek state-owned public radio and television broadcasting corporation. It is a member of EBU.Since 70's ERT is part of the Eurovision Song Contest, organized by EBU...
as a candidate for the Greek representative at the Eurovision Song Contest 2008
Eurovision Song Contest 2008
The Eurovision Song Contest 2008 was the 53rd edition of the Contest. It was hosted in Belgrade, Serbia after Marija Šerifović won the 2007 Contest in Helsinki, Finland. This year was the first contest to have two semi-finals which were held on 20 and 22 May, and the final held on 24 May 2008...
, but was not selected for the national final
Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008
Greece entered the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 with the song "Secret Combination", written by Konstantinos Pantzis with lyrics by Poseidonas Giannopoulos. The song was performed by Kalomoira, an American singer of Greek descent who had previously won a Greek talent show...
.
The official presentation of the album was on June 10, 2008, at Club Bocca in Voula
Voula
Voula is a town and former municipality in East Attica, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit.Voula is a southern suburb of Athens...
, Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
.
Even though the album failed to reclaim the success of her previous album, peaking at a weak #10 in Greece - her lowest performance on the Greek charts to date - it still managed to go Gold. In Cyprus, the album entered the chart at #8 and was also certified Gold.
Track list
In addition to the following tracks, the album also contains the music video of "Dos Mou Logo Na Sotho".- "Dos Mou Logo Na Sotho" (Pegasos) – 3:37
- "Stahti" (Mando/Kostas Anathiotis, Mando) – 3:49
- "Limani Dihos Thalassa" (Pegasos) – 4:01
- "Den Eisai Ekei" (Pegasos) – 3:51
- "Breathe Again" (Mando, Lars Jensen, Martin Larson) – 3:55
- "S'Akoloutho" (Victor Polidorou, Vicky Gerothodorou) – 3:42
- "Pente to Proi" (Mando, Eleni Gianatsoulia) – 3:24
- "Safe" (Mando, Lars Jensen, Martin Larson) – 4:12
- "Ena" (Andreas Lambrou) – 3:44
- "Me Sena Telos" (Mando, Eleni Gianatsoulia) – 3:54
- "Tha Thela Monaha" (Antonis Velinopoulos) – 3:43
- "Ston Aigokairo" (Mando/Kostas Anathiotis, Nikos Katsikas) – 4:17
Singles
"Dos Mou Logo Na Sotho"- The first single from Mando II is "Dos Mou Logo Na Sotho" (Give me a reason to be saved), written by Pegasos and released on May 10, 2008. The music videoMusic videoA music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
of the song was premiered on Mega Star, a Greek music television program. Mando said in an interview with Mega Star that the song is what drove her to go back into the studio.
"Den Eisai Ekei"
- The second single was "Den Eisai Ekei", which MandoMandoMando refers to:*Mando , a Greek singer*Mando , a Goan musical form*Mando Diao, Swedish garage rock band.*Mando Corporation, a Korean automotive parts manufacturer...
confirmed on September 4, 2008, while being interviewed at TV100 radio station and Peiratikos 107.7 FM. Later, she confirmed the choice on her FacebookFacebookFacebook is a social networking service and website launched in February 2004, operated and privately owned by Facebook, Inc. , Facebook has more than 800 million active users. Users must register before using the site, after which they may create a personal profile, add other users as...
page. The music video for "Den Eisai Ekei" was released on October 30, 2008; Manolis Tzirakis was the director again.
Production
- Instrumentation: Kostas Anathiotis
- Producers: Victor Polidorou, DEEKAYDEEKAYDEEKAY is a Danish production/songwriting team founded by Lars Halvor Jensen, Martin Michael Larsson with other members The Flash, Obi and Josh. The name Deekay comes from the acronym dk, which means Denmark...
- Photography: [Iakovos Kalaitzakis]http://www.iakovos.net
- Art direction and design: Jackie Murphy, Jeri Heiden, Glen Nakasako
- Stylist: Vasilis Kolpothinos
- Hair stylist: Vasilis Bouloubasis
Charts
| Chart | Providers | Peak position |
Weeks On Charts | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greek Albums Chart | IFPI IFPI Greece International Federation of the Phonographic Industry Greece or IFPI Greece is the Greek branch of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry and is the official charts provider and recording sales certification body for Greece. Currently two charts are compiled, one for sales of... |
10 | 6 | Gold |
| Cypriot Album Chart | All Records Top 20 | 8 | 7 | Gold |