Review - Yanni Live!
A few weeks ago, I got an email from a fellow who represented M80 … I was quickly flying through all of my spam emails at the time, and my finger poised above the delete key as my eyes scanned what I was sure was yet another “come-on” …
My attention settled on the words:
For your help or review, I would be happy to send you a copy of Yanni Live! on DVD or CD. Please let me know if you’re interested!
Well now! That caught my interest! Less than a week earlier, I had told my son that I wanted to find some of Yanni’s music, because several people had told me recently that they thought I would enjoy him. Getting this offer by email seemed like a very timely event! I was not only going to be able to hear what sort of music Yanni creates, but I was also going to get to do it for free! I eagerly replied to the kind fellow from M80, and agreed to his proposition.
As soon as I sent off the email, however, I began to worry … what if I don’t like Yanni? What will I write?
As it turns out, I was concerned over nothing! I not only enjoyed the DVD, I’ve decided that I’m going to do my best to collect all of his music!
On the DVD, there’s selection called a “Backroom Pass” … which I enjoyed first. It was far more than a mere glimpse backstage … we got to meet quite a few of the musicians who worked together for the event, and I was given my first taste of what went into the production … and what makes Yanni’s music different from so many others …
The Live event included musicians from all around the world, each bringing his or her own talent, culture, language, style of music, religion … in short, unique qualities which were freely blended into the final work. The multicultural influence, which was harmonized into a singularly inimitable whole, produced a result that I would be hard put to classify succinctly … strains of the Far East blended evocatively and rousingly with the descant of a full voiced soprano … and dulcimers melded with didgeridoos … as lasers and light shows completed the total enrapture of the senses!
Before watching this DVD, I thought that Yanni was “just another New Age musician” … but now I know, he’s much, much more. This is a classic … although I believe that it will continue to defy being pigeonholed into any particular niche.
If you like music, daring music, I recommend Yanni Live! The Concert Event. Impressive and unforgettable.
October 1st, 2006 at 8:15 pm
Gotta like Yanni. I still have the CD of when he was at the Acropolis. That was live as well, and I remember watching that over and over on TV. That’s when I got hooked. Hm. I have to find that CD and put that thing on my iPod. I have to find it first.
October 2nd, 2006 at 11:39 am
Hey Moof,
I’ve missed you! :)
I have heard some of Yanni’s music. Although I do not own any of his stuff, I have enjoyed it. Come to think of it, I don’t know WHY I have never purchased a CD of his. Perhaps I should consider it, huh? :)
Glad you are enjoying the new music. It is always nice to discover something new!
October 4th, 2006 at 5:34 am
I didn’t see this post last night. Oh, Moof! I’m a Yanni fan. I have his CDs. Thanks for this. I enjoy his music. It’s relaxing.
My other blog URL is taken from one of his songs, “Secretvows”. Get this album if you want to cry. All piano selection. :)
One of my faves is “If I could Tell you” album. This is beautiful. :)
I like him and Enya. :)
October 4th, 2006 at 11:41 am
Hi Moff..missed you, Yanni is great, I have all of his stuff and just recently saw this dvd, Great! If I am in a mood, all I have to do is put him on and better mood :)
October 4th, 2006 at 12:53 pm
Moof, I enjoy Yanni too ! But my two and a half year old daughter hates it :( Anytime I put on Yanni, she screams and screams until I stop the CD ! :( So, I listen to it in stealth !!!!!
November 1st, 2007 at 10:14 pm
Hi, did you know that Yanni is back,and has joined forces with the Oscar/Grammy winning producer, Ric Wake, to create new music and discover extraordinary vocal artists! Yanni and Ric’s goal is to collaborate with prodigy singers/songwriters and put them in the most creative environment possible to reach their full potential. 80 new compositions to date!
Visit Yanni.com and check out the new video and updates,you won’t want to miss a thing!!!! I`m just so excited.
YST,Angela