Dimitris Mestakidis “farewells” Thanassis Papakonstantinou: “He has the right to do what he likes” (video)

It seems that Thanassis Papakonstantinou has made the decision to take a break from live performances.

Thanassis Papakonstantinou will take a break after some concerts he will perform in the summer, he said.

“After several years of concerts charged with unexpected reaction and love, the Dionysian period has come to an end. (Although when I return, the Apollonian element will prevail.)” No one knows if or when he will return after this hiatus.

At their concert in Berlin – on the occasion of the hiatus announced by Thanassis Papakonstantinou – Dimitris Mystakidis described how they met.

Dimitris Mystakidis “says goodbye” to Thanassis Papakonstantinou in a delightful way and describes how they met.
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He mentioned in particular how they recorded some songs and how they wrote “Drinkers of the Round Table” with Sokratis Malamas and other colleagues.

““I want you to bring the lute and let us record for a man from Larissa, who is making some recordings, the poor man is trying,” Sokratis Malamas said to Mystakidis. And I went into the studio and myself, Thanassis, Sokratis, Melina I remember, and Kostas Tsougras and we were writing “Monk Tree” and I would listen to the lyrics and think “Oh my God, what the hell is this”.

And on the lid we write Round Table Drinkers. Well, whoever listens to the recording deeply, understands what happened there. We're talking about war. I was 23 then, right? One of the first experiences in the studio. I was fine, fortunately no one would hear about it. But that's how luck brought them and a lot of people listen to my crazy c@@@.” We played together for 23 years. We had great times. I'm glad I played with this guy and because it's a circle that's closing now. No, it's closing on a regular basis. General. For someone else to open it, to do as they please. They have the right to do as they please from now on.

We are happy to meet this man during our lifeDimitris Mistakidis said.

“So do I,” replied Thanassis Papakonstantinou.

*Excerpt was posted on Chris Avramidis' social media