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"Ultimate Yanni" (01/21/2003) New Age Yanni, BMG HeritageProducers include: Yanni, Leonard Hill, Malcolm McLaren, Peter Baumann, Jerry Steckling. Compilation producer: Rob Santos. Includes liner notes by Simon Czukay. There's no denying that Yanni is a global phenomenon virtually unmatched in the annals of popular music. In addition to selling gazillions of albums and single-handedly bringing new age music to a mass audience, his flair for showmanship led him to become the first Western musician to play concerts at both the Taj Mahal and China's Forbidden City. Yanni's taste for the grandiose is reflected in his music as well, which mixes the most dramatic and sweeping elements of progressive rock, world music, neo-classical, and experimental electronic music into a easily palatable stew that can be by turns soothing or awe-inspiring. THE ULTIMATE YANNI is pretty much what the title implies--the definitive collection of recordings from Yanni's "classic" 1986-1994 Private Music era. The two-disc set covers all the keyboardist/media icon's best-known pieces, from the ubiquitous romantic piano ballad "One Man's Dream" (from 1993's IN MY TIME) to the thundering orchestral onslaught that is "Santorini" (from the multi-platinum LIVE AT THE ACROPOLIS). THE ULTIMATE YANNI is the best way to experience the full range of Yanni's capabilities without buying each of his individual albums.

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"Live at the Acropolis" (10/11/2005) New Age Yanni, Legacy RecordingsLIVE AT THE ACROPOLIS is available in CD and DVD versions in the boxed set YANNI: THE PRIVATE YEARS, which also includes the CDs IN MY TIME, REFLECTIONS OF PASSION, IN CELEBRATION OF LIFE and DARE TO DREAM. Personnel includes: Yanni (piano, keyboards); Shardad Rohani (conductor, violin); Karen Briggs (violin); Julie Homi, Bradley Joseph (keyboards); Ric Fierabracci (bass); Charlie Adams (drums); Michael "Kalani" Bruno (percussion). Recorded live at the Herod Atticus Theatre, Athens, Greece on September 25, 1993. Personnel includes: Yanni, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Recorded live at the Acropolis in Athens, Greece on September 24th, 1993. Includes backstage footage and interviews with Yanni. Personnel: Yanni (vocals, guitar); Karen Briggs , Shardad Rohani (violin); Julie Homi, Bradley Joseph (keyboards); Ric Fierabracci (bass guitar); Charlie Adam (drums); Michael "Kalani" Bruno (percussion). Recording information: The Acropolis, Greece (09/25/1993). Yanni has enjoyed sensational success over the past several years with his lush, densely layered, new age orchestrations. But the Greek keyboardist/composer's overtly romantic musings achieve a bold new dimension when augmented by a full symphony orchestra, and some of the more rhythmic elements in his music, previously masked under a wall of synthesizers, come to the fore--and the resulting music is much closer to progressive rock (and his own native roots) than new age. Thus we have distinctly Greek rhythmic cycles (in seven) keying the variations on the opening "Santorini" and "Keys To The Imagination," richly colored by percussion fanfares and instrumental breaks--demonstrating that the breadth of Yanni's music and his interest in popular forms is greater than many of his diehard fans have grown to expect. And on an arrangement like "The Rain Must Fall," Yanni frames his boleroesque piano shadings against a mysterious backbeat and fretless bass, which soon develops into--of all things--an R&B-styled slap bass groove. But those fans drawn to the purely lyric side of Yanni's art won't be disappointed by the composer's programming on YANNI LIVE AT THE ACROPOLIS. Such keyboard-inflected fantasias as "Reflections Of Passion," "One Man's Dream" and "Until The Last Moment" illustrate Yanni's sentimental yearnings, while the Oriental flourishes of "Swept Away" demonstrate why he's achieved such an immense following among adult contemporary listeners.

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"In My Time" (04/06/1993) New Age Yanni, Private MusicIN MY TIME is also available in the box set YANNI: THE PRIVATE YEARS with the CDs REFLECTIONS OF PASSION, IN CELEBRATION OF LIFE, DARE TO DREAM and CD and DVD versions of LIVE AT THE ACROPOLIS. Personnel: Yanni (keyboards); Charlie Bisharat, Karen Briggs, Endre Granat (violin); Sachi McHenry (cello); Julie Homi, Bradley Joseph (keyboards); Osama Afifi (bass); Michael Bruno (percussion). After his wildly successful DARE TO DREAM album, the iconic New Age performer Yanni decided to rein in the dense, propulsive, synthesizer-heavy element of his music, opting for a more intimate, piano-led sound on 1993's IN MY TIME. The stylistic change certainly didn't hurt the Greek superstar's popularity; if anything, it increased his already-high profile, leading to the multi-platinum concert performance LIVE AT THE ACROPOLIS. IN MY TIME opens with the spare, delicate "In the Morning Light," establishing a beautifully hushed tone, with gentle piano lines gliding over light, subtle keyboard backing. "The End of August" takes on a fittingly warm, late-summer mood that's enhanced by the emotive violin playing of Endre Granat, while "Only a Memory" uses sensitive piano/keyboard interplay to conjure up nostalgia for bygone eras. Yanni's most thoughtful and stately album, IN MY TIME is perfect for listeners seeking the quiet side of this adult-contemporary hero.

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"Snowfall" (11/02/2004) New Age Yanni, BMG Special Products

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"Winter Light" (09/01/2003) New Age Yanni, Windham Hill RecordsPersonnel: Yanni (piano, keyboards); Charles Adams (acoustic & electronic drums, percussion). Producers: Yanni, Peter Baumann, Jerry Steckling.

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"Ethnicity" (02/11/2003) New Age Yanni, Virgin Records (USA)Personnel: Yanni (arranger, piano, keyobards); Alfreda Gerald, Michelle Amato (vocals); Karen Briggs (violin); Pedro Eustache (flute, duduk, argul, Uillean pipes, saxophone); Noelani Brock, Regina Acuna-Williams, Peter Lehman, Randy Nichols, Suzy Park, Kurt Von Schmittou (background vocals). Though Yanni is widely known as one of the most popular purveyors of New Age music, there's actually quite a bit going on here. In addition to the Greek keyboard whiz's usual arching, romantic melodies there are a host of other musical elements present. ETHNICITY is an eclectic mix of the operatic (check out Michelle Amato's pipes on "For All Seasons" and "Almost a Whisper"), the electronic (the pulsing, almost Moroder-esque sequencers on "Play Time" and "Written on the Wind"), and the ancient (the chanting on "Tribal Dream," the timeless-sounding flute work that permeates the album). Keying in on the album's title, the closing tune "Jivaeri" is a traditional Greek ballad that touches on Yanni's personal roots while still remaining very much of a piece with the rest of this sonically diverse offering.

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"Nightbird" (n/a) New Age Yanni, BMG Special ProductsPersonnel includes: Yanni.

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"In Celebration of Life" (11/12/1991) New Age Yanni, Private MusicIN CELEBRATION OF LIFE is also available as part of the boxed set YANNI: THE PRIVATE YEARS with the CDs IN MY TIME, REFLECTIONS OF PASSION, DARE TO DREAM, and CD and DVD versions of LIVE AT THE ACROPOLIS.

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"Nightbird" (03/14/2006) New Age Yanni, Collectables RecordsPersonnel includes: Yanni.

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"Port of Mystery" (03/14/2006) New Age Yanni, Collectables RecordsPORT OF MYSTERY is a compilation of tracks taken from OPTIMYSTIQUE, DARE TO DREAM, KEYS TO IMAGINATION and OUT OF SILENCE. Producers: Jerry Steckling, Yanni, Peter Baumann. This is part of Windham Hill Records' Essential Windham Hill series.

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"Olympus: The String Quartet Tribute to Yanni" (01/15/2002) New Age Various Artists, Vitamin Records (USA)Tributee: Yanni.

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"In the Mirror" (04/15/1997) New Age Yanni, Private MusicThis is billed as "a collection of Yanni favorites," and fans of this popular pianist should be pleased with the selections; they are a fine sampling of his work. "In the Mirror" is a delicate solo piano piece, a musical cascade full of lush arpeggios. "In the Morning Light" is an exploration of a simple melodic theme. Yanni has a soft touch, and every track shows his tender approach to music-making. "Forbidden Dreams" kicks things up to a slightly higher level of energy, as Yanni uses a more synthesized, techno approach, and "Chasing Shadows" continues in that vein; a textured, electronic tapestry, both compelling and slyly powerful. For his fans, this is a sure bet.

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"Dare to Dream" (03/10/1992) New Age Yanni, Private MusicDARE TO DREAM is also available as part of the boxed set YANNI: THE PRIVATE YEARS with the CDs IN MY TIME, REFLECTIONS OF PASSION, IN CELEBRATION OF LIFE and CD and DVD versions of LIVE AT THE ACROPOLIS. Personnel: Yanni (keyboards); Mona Lisa (vocals); Charlie Bisharat (violin); Charlie Adams (drums, percussion). Following his breakthrough album, REFLECTIONS OF PASSION, New Age superstar Yanni hit a winning streak with 1992's platinum-selling DARE TO DREAM. Here the Greek composer/keyboardist managed to perfectly balance his flair for dramatic arrangements with accessible pop melodies. The result is a New Age/adult-contemporary classic that features many of Yanni's best-known hits. The lighthearted opener, "Once Upon a Time," is appropriately atmospheric, conjuring up images of fantastical creatures and exotic locales, while "A Love for Life" is a sweepingly romantic number accented by guitar-like keyboard effects. Other tracks are even more boldly ambitious, most notably the anthemic "You Only Live Once," which surges along on a dense bed of keyboard lines, and "Aria," which hits operatic heights, largely thanks to the unrestrained vocals of singer Mona Lisa. For those set to dive into Yanni's individual albums, DARE TO DREAM is an excellent entry point.

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"Songs From the Heart V.1 & V.2" (06/07/1999) New Age Yanni, BMG (Australia)"YANNI", "SONGS FROM THE HEART VOL. 1 AND 2", "BMG", "CD", "NEW AGE" This Austrialian double CD set includes 25 tracks from the internationally renowned new age composer/musician.

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"Devotion: The Best of Yanni" (08/26/1997) New Age Yanni, Private MusicThe leading icon of New Age music, Yanni became a full-blown pop-culture phenomenon in the early 1990s. With his flowing hair and dashing good looks providing the perfect image for his bold, keyboard-driven compositions, the Greek performer won the hearts of millions of fans worldwide. His popularity reached its peak in 1994 with the multi-platinum LIVE AT THE ACROPOLIS album and video. DEVOTION: THE BEST OF YANNI draws from the artist's mid-'80s-to-mid-'90s period, focusing on 1992's DARE TO DREAM, with six tracks from that album. Songs here include the chiming "Once Upon a Time," the sweeping "Song for Antarctica," and the soaringly operatic "Aria." The collection also features two tracks from the aforementioned live recording--"The End of August," a spare number that showcases Yanni's delicate piano playing, and "Marching Season," a jaunty, Mannheim Steamroller-like tune. For an ideal Yanni primer, look no further than DEVOTION.

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"The Very Best of Yanni" (10/10/2000) New Age Yanni, Windham Hill RecordsPersonnel includes: Yanni (piano, keyboards); Mona Lisa (vocals); Charlie Adams (drums, percussion). Producers: Yanni, Peter Bauman. Compilation producer: Paul Williams. Includes liner notes by Michael Hill. Digitally remastered by Bill Lacey (Digital Sound & Picture, New York, New York).

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"Snowfall" (01/21/2002) New Age Yanni, BMG Special Products

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"Ethnicity" (02/11/2003) New Age Yanni, Virgin Records (USA)Personnel: Yanni (arranger, piano, keyobards); Alfreda Gerald, Michelle Amato (vocals); Karen Briggs (violin); Pedro Eustache (flute, duduk, argul, Uillean pipes, saxophone); Noelani Brock, Regina Acuna-Williams, Peter Lehman, Randy Nichols, Suzy Park, Kurt Von Schmittou (background vocals). Though Yanni is widely known as one of the most popular purveyors of New Age music, there's actually quite a bit going on here. In addition to the Greek keyboard whiz's usual arching, romantic melodies there are a host of other musical elements present. ETHNICITY is an eclectic mix of the operatic (check out Michelle Amato's pipes on "For All Seasons" and "Almost a Whisper"), the electronic (the pulsing, almost Moroder-esque sequencers on "Play Time" and "Written on the Wind"), and the ancient (the chanting on "Tribal Dream," the timeless-sounding flute work that permeates the album). Keying in on the album's title, the closing tune "Jivaeri" is a traditional Greek ballad that touches on Yanni's personal roots while still remaining very much of a piece with the rest of this sonically diverse offering.