On the occasion of his concert at the Patticheio Amphitheater in Larnaca on September 2, Apon speaks exclusively with us about his journey in music, the story behind his name, the songs that stand out to him, and the importance of longevity for an artist.
The name Apon came from an anagram of his name, based on an idea from his brother. As he himself notes, from the very beginning he felt that this particular name could take on a life of its own and represent who he is today.
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Speaking about today’s music scene and the need for an artist to go viral in order to stand out, Apon does not believe that success depends on that. For him, “consistency and a love for what he does” play a key role.
At the same time, the longevity of a song is a key consideration for him. A song may become popular quickly, but to stand the test of time, it needs “sincerity, a good performance, and strong lyrics.”
These are the elements he believes can enable a song to transcend the moment and continue to be heard.
As for the Greek songs he wishes he had written himself, he doesn’t single out any specific one, since, as he says, “there are so many excellent songs, and he can’t single out just one.”
In his own career, there has not yet been a song for which he expected a different response than the one it ultimately received.
“Vorias,” however, is one of those cases where a song’s journey exceeds all expectations. Apon explains that you can never know how a song will travel. In the case of “Vorias,” people listened to it, were moved by it, and believed it could touch the world as well.
Among his songs, “Kathreftis” holds a special place, one that he himself continues to view as something very personal.
Looking back on his career to date, he doesn’t single out any specific moment he’d like to relive. As he characteristically notes, “everything I experience is unique” and “every moment is priceless.”
When asked which songs he would like to see continue to be heard and sung 30 years from now, his wish is for most of his songs to stand the test of time and remain in people’s hearts. “Longevity, after all, is extremely important for an artist.”
And as for the next chapter of his career, Apon keeps his answer brief: “Music.”
