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General Info

Artist Name: Sakis Gouzonis

Title/Skill: 8-time International Award Winning Composer

Other Skills: Orchestrator | Arranger | Producer | Pianist | Keyboardist | Researcher | Writer

Current Album: New Earth (Awarded 1st Prize in the 2nd Meeting of Music & Poetry in Greece)

Genre: Electronica | Cinematic

Other Genres: Instrumental | Praise | Worship

Location: Greece (European Union)

Official Website: www.SakisGouzonis.com

Albums

2008

• On 8 August 2008, Sakis released his debut album, First Contact, in MP3 and CD format.

2009

• On 9 September 2009, Sakis released his second album, New Earth, in MP3 and CD format.

Awards & Achievements

2007

• Winner of 3rd Prize in the 5th International Music Composition Contest 2007. Sakis was awarded a medal and a diploma for his original music composition Anthem Of Love, which is included in the album First Contact, released on 8 August 2008.

• Winner of 1st Commendation Award in the 5th International Music Composition Contest 2007. Sakis was awarded a diploma for his original music composition Give Me A Chance, which is included in the album First Contact, released on 8 August 2008.

• No1 on the Christian Music Charts throughout the year 2007 among all Greek Christian Artists/Bands on MySpace.

2008

• Winner of 3rd Prize in the 6th Composition Competition 2008. Sakis was awarded a medal and a diploma for his original music composition Elegy, which is included in the album First Contact, released on 8 August 2008.

• No1 on the Christian, Electroacoustic, and Electro Music Charts throughout the year 2008 among all Greek Christian, Electroacoustic, and Electro Artists/Bands on MySpace.

• No1 on the Greek Music Charts throughout the year 2008 among all Greek Artists/Bands of all genres on MySpace.

2009

• Semi-Finalist in the 8th UK Songwriting Contest 2009 among 6.000 entries from all over the world. Sakis was awarded a Semi-Finalist Certificate for his original music composition Elohim, which is included in the album New Earth, released on 9 September 2009.

• Winner of 1st Prize in the 2nd Meeting of Music & Poetry 2009 for his album New Earth.

• Winner of 2nd Prize in the 7th International Music Composition Contest 2009. Sakis was awarded a medal and a diploma for his original music composition Elohim, which is included in the album New Earth, released on 9 September 2009.

• No1 on the Pop, Electronica, and Electroacoustic Music Charts throughout the year 2009 among all Greek Pop, Electronica, and Electroacoustic Artists/Bands on MySpace.

• No1 on the Greek Music Charts throughout the year 2009 among all Greek Artists/Bands of all genres on MySpace.

2010

• Semi-Finalist in the 9th UK Songwriting Contest 2010 among over 5.000 entries worldwide. Sakis was awarded a Semi-Finalist Certificate for his original music composition Elegy, which is included in the album First Contact, released on 8 August 2008.

• Semi-Finalist in the 9th UK Songwriting Contest 2010 among over 5.000 entries worldwide. Sakis was awarded a Semi-Finalist Certificate for his original music composition Eternal Peace, which is included in the album New Earth, released on 9 September 2009.

Fan Clubs

• Sakis Gouzonis is one of the very few Greek artists who have more than 200.000 fans/friends.

• His music is played in 216 countries/territories.

• Sakis Gouzonis is by far the most popular Greek artist on MySpace. Currently he has more than 150.000 fans/friends.

• Sakis is the most popular Greek artist on iSound. He has more fans and friends on iSound than any other Greek artist/band. His iSound Artist Site is one of the Top 40 iSound Artist Sites internationally.

• Sakis is the most popular Greek artist on PureVolume. He has more fans and friends on PureVolume than any other Greek artist/band. He has also topped the PureVolume Music Charts many times so far.

• Sakis is the most popular artist on IMRadio among all Greek and international artists/bands. His fan club is the largest on IMRadio, and he was featured on the home page of IMRadio in November 2009.

Live Performances

• Sakis has an extensive history of touring and playing live. He has given more than 900 live performances so far.

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Latest Update: 30 August 2010

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Sakis Gouzonis wins two semi-finalist certificates
- Published on 31.05.2010
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Sakis Gouzonis wins two international awards
- Published on 15.11.2009
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Sakis Gouzonis wins a semi-finalist certificate
- Published on 10.09.2009
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Greek composer Sakis Gouzonis releases his second album
- Published on 09.09.2009
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Sakis Gouzonis wins an international award
- Published on 16.11.2008
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Greek composer Sakis Gouzonis releases his debut album
- Published on 08.08.2008
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Sakis Gouzonis launches his official website
- Published on 01.08.2008
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Sakis Gouzonis wins two international awards
- Published on 18.11.2007
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New Earth album review by Derek Walker - The Phantom Tollbooth Magazine
- Published on 03.08.2010
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New Earth album review by Andy Argyrakis - Christianity Today Magazine
- Published on 01.06.2010
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New Earth album review by MC Rydel - IMRadio
- Published on 09.11.2009
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First Contact album review by Kenneth Morton - Highwire Daze Magazine
- Published on 09.06.2009
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Interview with Sakis Gouzonis by Christian Lamitschka - CountryHome Magazine
- Published on 08.07.2010
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The Grand Artistry of Sakis Gouzonis by Kenneth Morton - Highwire Daze Magazine
- Published on 02.02.2010
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40 Q&A with Sakis Gouzonis by International Fans
- Published on 09.09.2009
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40 Q&A with Sakis Gouzonis by International Fans
- Published on 08.08.2008
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Imerisios Kirikas newspaper article
- Published on 03.06.2010
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I Ekdosi tis Elassonas newspaper article
- Published on 02.06.2010
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Eparhiakos Logos newspaper article
- Published on 02.06.2010
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Eparhiakos Logos newspaper article
- Published on 14.10.2009
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Proinos Tipos newspaper article
- Published on 07.10.2009
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Eleftheria newspaper article
- Published on 29.09.2009
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Imerisios Kirikas newspaper article
- Published on 18.09.2009
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I Ekdosi tis Elassonas newspaper article
- Published on 16.09.2009
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Imerisios Kirikas newspaper article
- Published on 09.02.2009
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I Ekdosi tis Elassonas newspaper article
- Published on 07.01.2009
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Eparhiakos Logos newspaper article
- Published on 07.01.2009
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