Composed around 1680 for three violins and basso continuo. Following Pachelbel's death, the piece fell into obscurity and remained virtually unknown for centuries.
Released in 1968 by the Greek progressive rock band Aphrodite's Child, featuring Vangelis and Demis Roussos. Adapted Pachelbel's chord sequence into a massive European psychedelic pop hit.
An epoch-making pop redefinition that transformed an obscure baroque counterpoint sequence into the universal blueprint for modern 'Canon progression' pop anthems.