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Track Listings
| 1. Acroyali |
| 2. Standing In Motion |
| 3. Santorini |
| 4. Keys To Imagination |
| 5. Until The Last Moment |
| 6. The Rain Must Fall |
| 7. Acroyali/Standing In Motion |
| 8. One Man's Dream |
| 9. Within Attraction |
| 10. Nostalgia |
| 11. Swept Away |
| 12. Reflections Of Passion |
| 13. Aria |
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Yanni is one of modern instrumental music's most distinctive and popular composers. Yanni moved to the USA in 1972 where he attended the University of Minnesota, pursuing a degree in psychology while also playing with rock band Chameleon. However, he is now a naturalized US citizen based in Los Angeles, California, leaving behind his academic studies to concentrate on richly orchestrated and complex keyboard compositions - he was already a self-taught musician with perfect pitch in Greece, as well as a one-time national swimming champion, though to this day he insists he cannot "read" music. His statement of intent: "My goal is to connect with people emotionally. I take life's experiences and translate them into music", though perhaps a little pompous, has resulted in albums that have developed a huge following in his adopted homeland.
The best example of this, and something of a career summation, was Yanni Live At The Acropolis. Planned over two years, this concert in front of 2,000 people in September 1993 (the first time Yanni had played live in his own country) developed an astonishing chart life when released as a double album, reaching platinum status several times over. One of the most phenomenal bestsellers of the mid-90s, it saw Yanni joined by his own band as well as the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra.
Please give this cd a try, YOU WON'T REGRET IT!!!!!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This really is the ultimate Yanni album- it shines with his breathtaking talent to create original, highly melodic music. His best works receive the honour of being played by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and what a splendid job these musicians do. Each track is strong in its own right, making the album something of a must-have. The highlight for me is the reworking of his most famous piece "Aria". Karen Briggs, part of Yanni's own band, is great on violin. I recommend you purchase the video from Amazon as well as you will be able not only to listen to this top-notch work but see it performed in the spectacular setting of the Acropolis. A truly special CD, fully deserving its five stars (Yanni fans: try checking out Water's Edge by Tim Janis on Amazon.co.uk)
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I'm not usually into music of this genre but when a relative gave me the CD as a gift i had soon promoted this to the top of my entire collection. The raw passion, emotion and energy that is conveyed through the music is one that can touch the soul of any music lover. I personally am into rock, garage and trance so even if you're not into orchestral music don't look the other way. please give this a try, you won't regret it.
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Yanni CD - Inadequate Packaging
Whilst the CD is the one that I wanted and it arrived speedily, the packaging featured no padding and as a consequence the CD case was cracked. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mrs. H. Mcdowell
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Yanni's first live album and a beauty in itself: amazing music, healing and utterly relaxing. He utilized a full orchestra under the supervision of the Iranian conductor, Shahrdad... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Eyeh Asher
Wonderful
Would recommend this CD to everyone it's fantastic. Should be played loud at parties etc also recommed the DVD it's absolutely fab. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Binksy
Awesome Music
I bought this CD after finding this composer and artist on Utube. This is such a beautiful CD if you are a lover of classical romantic orchestral music. Read more
Published on 2 May 2010 by Ms. R. Rout
Vibrant, exciting music making.
Yanni's amazing style once again. Such massive impact music. Where does he find these immensly talented musicians ? Or do they find him because he writes so brilliantly. Read more
Published on 16 Nov 2000
Passionate music for a passionate soul.
This album is just packed with emotions, passion being the strongest one. It is rare that you experience the composer's feelings through listening to his/her music but with Yanni... Read more
Published on 15 Nov 2000 by Kristina Loh
The best relaxation music album of all the times
This is the best New age album of all the times, it helps u to relax, as they say, music is like soul food, and this Album does really feed up your soul with passion. Read more
Published on 28 Sep 2000 by "motheeb"
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