| Voices | ||||
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| Released | October 24, 1995 | |||
| Recorded | 1995 | |||
| Genre | Electronica | |||
| Length | 54:25 | |||
| Label | East West (Europe) / Atlantic (USA) | |||
| Producer | Vangelis | |||
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| Allmusic |   [1] |
Voices is a studio album by Greek electronic composer Vangelis, released in 1995.
Caroline Lavelle sings and plays cello on the song "Come To Me", Paul Young sings on "Losing Sleep", while Stina Nordenstam on "Ask the Mountains". [2]
The album reached #58 position in the UK Albums Chart on March 2, 1996. The single "Ask The Mountains" was co-released with Stina Nordenstam, and reached #77 position in the UK Singles Chart on March 16, 1996. [3]
| Chart (1995-1996) | Peak [5] |
|---|---|
| Austria | 6 |
| Belgium | 16 |
| Germany | 24 |
| Netherlands | 36 |
| Norway | 25 |
| Sweden | 50 |
| Switzerland | 31 |
| UK | 58 |
| Billboard New Age Albums | 9 [6] |
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Austria (IFPI Austria) [7] | Gold | 25,000* |
| Germany (BVMI) [8] | Gold | 250,000^ |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
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