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It's no surprise that Yanni is most identified with this amazingly powerful experience (also presented as one of PBS' most popular concerts ever), because it seems like the musical project he was most destined to make. After making millions stateside, he returns to the historic ancient Acropolis of his Greek homeland to share his sweeping music with his countrymen. One of the most impressive aspects of Yanni in this live setting is the way his beautiful piano passages blend with the occasional boom of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (conducted by Shardad Rohani). Whereas it's easy to complain that his studio recordings are overly reliant on synthesized strings, here it's the real deal. "Santorini" epitomizes the musical balance, opening with several minutes of percussive string fanfare, then allowing Yanni to be simply expressive on the acoustic piano as the orchestra tones down and provides a caress of accompaniment. "Until the Last Moment" flows along tenderly with the same effect. Even songs like "Keys to the Imagination," which are played on synth, are taken to more emotional levels with the dramatic swells of the orchestra. The concert features its share of familiar tunes ("Swept Away," "Reflections of Passion"), but surprises in spots with more drawn out, thoughtful dishes of exotica like "Acroval/Standing in Motion," which begins with atmosphere and chime effects, then evolves into an adventurous orchestral and synth explosion more ambitious than anything Yanni has attempted on his studio recordings. The sticker on the original disc release also informs listeners that it's recorded in 48-track digital sound. The same sticker calls it the event of a lifetime. It's an amazing concert, but more the core event of Yanni's life and career than anyone listening to this recording.
© Jonathan Widran /TiVo
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Yanni, Composer, Engineer, Main Artist, Piano, Producer, Composer, Engineer, Piano, Producer - Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, Associated Performer - Andy Rose, Engineer - Charlie Adams, Drums - Karen Briggs, Violin - Michael "Kalani" Bruno, Percussion - Ric Fierabracci, Bass - Julie Homi, Keyboards - Bradley Joseph, Keyboards - Chris Bellmann, Mastering Engineer
(P) 1994 Sony Music Entertainment
Yanni, Composer, Engineer, Main Artist, Piano, Producer, Composer, Engineer, Piano, Producer - Andy Rose, Engineer - Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, Associated Performer - Charlie Adams, Drums - Karen Briggs, Violin - Michael "Kalani" Bruno, Percussion - Ric Fierabracci, Bass - Julie Homi, Keyboards - Bradley Joseph, Keyboards - Chris Bellmann, Mastering Engineer
(P) 1994 Sony Music Entertainment
Yanni, Composer, Engineer, Main Artist, Piano, Producer, Composer, Engineer, Piano, Producer - Andy Rose, Engineer - Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, Associated Performer - Charlie Adams, Drums - Karen Briggs, Violin - Michael "Kalani" Bruno, Percussion - Ric Fierabracci, Bass - Julie Homi, Keyboards - Bradley Joseph, Keyboards - Chris Bellmann, Mastering Engineer
(P) 1994 Sony Music Entertainment
Yanni, Composer, Engineer, Main Artist, Piano, Producer, Composer, Engineer, Piano, Producer - Andy Rose, Engineer - Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, Associated Performer - Charlie Adams, Drums - Karen Briggs, Violin - Michael "Kalani" Bruno, Percussion - Ric Fierabracci, Bass - Julie Homi, Keyboards - Bradley Joseph, Keyboards - Chris Bellmann, Mastering Engineer
(P) 1994 Sony Music Entertainment
Yanni, Composer, Engineer, Main Artist, Piano, Producer, Composer, Engineer, Piano, Producer - Andy Rose, Engineer - Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, Associated Performer - Charlie Adams, Drums - Karen Briggs, Violin - Michael "Kalani" Bruno, Percussion - Ric Fierabracci, Bass - Julie Homi, Keyboards - Bradley Joseph, Keyboards
(P) 1994 Sony Music Entertainment
Yanni, Composer, Engineer, Main Artist, Piano, Producer, Composer, Engineer, Piano, Producer - Andy Rose, Engineer - Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, Associated Performer - Charlie Adams, Drums - Karen Briggs, Violin - Michael "Kalani" Bruno, Percussion - Ric Fierabracci, Bass - Julie Homi, Keyboards - Bradley Joseph, Keyboards - Chris Bellmann, Mastering Engineer
(P) 1994 Sony Music Entertainment
Yanni, Composer, Engineer, Main Artist, Piano, Producer, Composer, Engineer, Piano, Producer - Andy Rose, Engineer - Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, Associated Performer - Charlie Adams, Drums - Karen Briggs, Violin - Michael "Kalani" Bruno, Percussion - Ric Fierabracci, Bass - Julie Homi, Keyboards - Bradley Joseph, Keyboards
(P) 1994 Sony Music Entertainment
Yanni, Composer, Engineer, Main Artist, Piano, Producer, Composer, Engineer, Piano, Producer - Andy Rose, Engineer - Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, Associated Performer - Charlie Adams, Drums - Karen Briggs, Violin - Michael "Kalani" Bruno, Percussion - Ric Fierabracci, Bass - Julie Homi, Keyboards - Bradley Joseph, Keyboards
(P) 1994 Sony Music Entertainment
Yanni, Composer, Engineer, Main Artist, Piano, Producer, Composer, Engineer, Piano, Producer - Andy Rose, Engineer - Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, Associated Performer - Charlie Adams, Drums - Karen Briggs, Violin - Michael "Kalani" Bruno, Percussion - Ric Fierabracci, Bass - Julie Homi, Keyboards - Bradley Joseph, Keyboards
(P) 1994 Sony Music Entertainment
Yanni, Composer, Engineer, Main Artist, Piano, Producer, Composer, Engineer, Piano, Producer - Andy Rose, Recording Engineer - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus, Associated Performer - Charlie Adams, Drums - Karen Briggs, Violin - Michael "Kalani" Bruno, Percussion - Ric Fierabracci, Bass - Julie Homi, Keyboards - Bradley Joseph, Keyboards - Chris Bellmann, Mastering Engineer
(P) 1994 Sony Music Entertainment
Albumbeschreibung
It's no surprise that Yanni is most identified with this amazingly powerful experience (also presented as one of PBS' most popular concerts ever), because it seems like the musical project he was most destined to make. After making millions stateside, he returns to the historic ancient Acropolis of his Greek homeland to share his sweeping music with his countrymen. One of the most impressive aspects of Yanni in this live setting is the way his beautiful piano passages blend with the occasional boom of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (conducted by Shardad Rohani). Whereas it's easy to complain that his studio recordings are overly reliant on synthesized strings, here it's the real deal. "Santorini" epitomizes the musical balance, opening with several minutes of percussive string fanfare, then allowing Yanni to be simply expressive on the acoustic piano as the orchestra tones down and provides a caress of accompaniment. "Until the Last Moment" flows along tenderly with the same effect. Even songs like "Keys to the Imagination," which are played on synth, are taken to more emotional levels with the dramatic swells of the orchestra. The concert features its share of familiar tunes ("Swept Away," "Reflections of Passion"), but surprises in spots with more drawn out, thoughtful dishes of exotica like "Acroval/Standing in Motion," which begins with atmosphere and chime effects, then evolves into an adventurous orchestral and synth explosion more ambitious than anything Yanni has attempted on his studio recordings. The sticker on the original disc release also informs listeners that it's recorded in 48-track digital sound. The same sticker calls it the event of a lifetime. It's an amazing concert, but more the core event of Yanni's life and career than anyone listening to this recording.
© Jonathan Widran /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 10 track(s)
- Total length: 01:08:51
- Main artists: Yanni
- Composer: Yanni
- Label: Private Music
- Genre: Electronic New age
(P) 1994 BMG Entertainment
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