«The revue is a game of illusions» - Gerasimos Evangelatos and Themis Karamuratis dive into raw Greek reality

The creative duo behind contemporary Greek music, Gerasimos Evangelatos and Themis Karamuratis, are embarking on a bold new theatrical venture with their revue "I Will Tell You Everything." Directed by Vangelis Theodoropoulos, the production features texts and lyrics by Evangelatos and Dimitris Haliotis, complemented by original music from Karamuratis. This move into musical theater marks a significant step for the pair, who are known for their work in contemporary Greek song.

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I don't know, I hope the 'move' is something different. If you think that Themis and I primarily do musical theater, then in reality, the revue is the Greek version of it. So we are doing a Greek-style musical.

Evangelatos views musical theater as the Greek iteration of a musical, describing it as a "Greek-style musical." He believes the transition is not as drastic as it might seem, given their background in musical theater. However, Karamuratis notes the distinct challenges, explaining that writing music for this genre involves considerations not present in other musical compositions. He likens the process to writing songs for Eurovision, pushing them into unfamiliar creative territories.

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For me, however, it was a big shift! You have to deal with things that, when you write music for anything else, don't concern you. It's a functional process, like when you get into the logic of writing two songs for Eurovision, you look in areas that you wouldn't tackle under other circumstances.

"A good revue is a documentary, but more noble," Evangelatos explains, defining his approach to the genre. He emphasizes that the creative team has been writing texts about current social issues and personal discussions until the last moment. Evangelatos believes that a revue failing to critique with humor, or one that merely condemns individuals, becomes sterile and aesthetically lacking. For him, true aesthetic stems from ethics, engaging the audience as active participants rather than passive recipients.

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However, you wouldn't write a group song about sex if the theatrical condition didn't exist!

Evangelatos further elaborates on the nature of revue theater, calling it "a game of illusions." He posits that its true mission is to hold up a distorting mirror to the audience, allowing them to see their own reflection from a distance. This detachment, he suggests, enables genuine laughter, which then provides an opening to subtly challenge their perceptions. "Oops, maybe you are what you've been watching all this time?" he poses, describing this as the "great trick" of the genre. The creators are committed to not pandering to base instincts, aiming for a more profound engagement with the audience.

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Yes, but a song about sex is not the same as a song about OPKEPE!