It is essentially tonal, tinged with mild whiffs of dissonance here and there, sometimes rhythmically frisky, graspable on first listening, and self-evidently mood-inducing. About; Blog; Projects; Help; Donate; Contact; Jobs; Volunteer; . For what it's worth - I would venture to say Yanni could out-play most if not all posters on this thread. "She's the love of my life. [13] Acropolis was Yanni's first live album, and used his core band with a full sixty piece orchestra,[13] the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra which was arranged and conducted by Iranian-American musician Shahrdad Rohani. Yanni released his blockbuster album in the year 2000 with If I Could tell you. Till today, Yanni carried on his enormous international tours throughout the world. [52] PBS broadcast video of a November 2008 Voices Acapulco concert weeks before the album's March 24, 2009 release by Walt Disney Records' Disney Pearl Imprint, the album release preceding a tour produced by Pearl's Buena Vista Concerts division. airs Sundays at 9 p.m. [2] Yanni's music has been used in television shows and televised sporting events, including the British Open (golf),[95] the U.S. Open (golf),[96] the Super Bowl, Wide World of Sports, U.S. Open tennis championships, the Tour de France, the World Figure Skating Championships, and the Olympic Games. "Yanni was touring all the time and Linda felt they had grown apart," a pal said. Watch full episodes and live stream OWN whenever and wherever you want. [67] Its first complete live performance was in February 2019 at the Winter at Tantora Festival in Al-'Ula, Saudi Arabia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. He was also included in the college rock band, to make sure his passion didnt fade away. [citation needed] After touring with Chameleon from 1980 to 1984,[37] Yanni moved to Los Angeles in pursuit of movie soundtrack work. There are no TV Airings of Yanni: Live At the Acropolis in the next 14 days. I love yanni so much, both as a musician, and as a contributing person in our world! Nothing about his new album, no real new numbers to speak of. Given her rock background and powerful range, Chloe was perfect for songs like the sensual "Kill Me with Your Love" and "Change," a song originally written for Yanni's unforgettable performance at the Taj Mahal. "[28] In 1995, The Los Angeles Times' Don Heckman wrote that Yanni's music is "based on sweeping romantic melodies underscored with energetic Mediterranean rhythms. ", "Musical genius Yanni enthralls audience at Vadodara Fest", "In pictures: Yanni brings ancient Cairo to life with his magnificent music", "3,000 security personnel to secure Yanni's 'Dream Concert' at pyramids", "Yanni hopes his music does Amman's historic Citadel justice at tonight's debut concert", Yanni discography#Live albums/tours/videography, "Yanni Returns to the Segerstrom Center for U.S. Tour", "Yanni to Savannah: 'I can't wait to see you'", "Sound Philosophy: New Age luminary Yanni reflects on his musical exploration, the struggles of the planet and performing at the base of the Parthenon", "Enough about Johnny. All the musicians that play with him are incredible as well. [50] On October 23, 2003, Yanni performed a keyboard instrumental version of The Star-Spangled Banner before Game 5 of the 2003 World Series. Composer, keyboardist, pianist, and music producer. "I'm relieved to have someone I can trust and bounce ideas off. The concert took a year and a half to organise and cost Yanni $2 million of his own money . He worked for the famous band, Chameleon, and his partner was the famous drummer, Charlie Adams. I wish more artists would follow his example. 1 in Billboard's "Top New Age Album" category, more than anyone except Jim Brickman and Mannheim Steamroller. His music is so wonderful and I have so many wonderful memories of listening to his music for 25 plus years! Yiannis Chryssomallis American/Greek pianist and composer is considered one of the most successful classical crossover musicians of this century. Yanni is, without a doubt, very Greek. relationship with "Dynasty" actress Linda Evans. Some one you would like to have for a next door neighbor loved the format of "A Conversation with Yanni" and being in the middle of the front row was almost too good to be true. And he sounded amazing, playing most of my favourites, and some new songs as well! Greeks are passionate about anything they love, and that passion spreads to all aspects of their lives. Sorry there are currently no upcoming events. The 76-year-old former "Dynasty" diva has been holed up in tiny Rainier, Washington, since splitting from New Age musician Yanni in 1998. A skilled songwriter and a true poet once signed to Paul McCartney's publishing company, Leslie's gentle, almost fragile quality adds palpable intimacy to songs like "The Keeper" and "Before the Night Ends." [10] He didn't do an interview for two years, later explaining, "I traveled. Jan 8, 2001. Yanni, whose legal name is John Yanni Christopher, was arrested early Friday and faces a domestic battery charge, according to a police report. Yanni continues to use the musical shorthand that he developed as a child,[7][8] blending jazz, classical, soft rock, and world music[5] to create predominantly instrumental works. Few other producers have had as much success turning young vocalists into stars. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA He has earned this enormous amount through his hard work and dedication towards his professional life. They are made upcompletelyand they perpetuate this illusion that somehow we're all different from each other. It's effortless. Yanni is known as one of the most inspirational Greek musicians of all time. He also gave spectacular live performances . The orchestral members are from various countries just like how I have been to various countries and they all played beautifully. [100] He was named to the same list in 2014 (No. My music can be very rhythmic, very energetic, even very ethnic. His height is 1.8 m tall, and his weight is 79 kg. Details, RHONJs Jennifer Aydins Plastic Surgery Transformation: See Pictures, Is Kim Zolciak-Biermann's Mansion in Foreclosure? [65], On December 18, 2015, Yanni released the single "Desert Soul" from his eighteenth studio album, Sensuous Chill, which was released on January 29, 2016. Meet 32-year-old Krystal Ann and learn how she's been involved in Yanni's day-to-day business behind the scenes. After several years, Yanni launched his comeback, in 2000, with the blockbuster album If I Could Tell You. This album results in his most successful debut ever. "[42] More analytically, the Hartford Courant's Steve Metcalf "deconstructed" Yanni's music as being "from a harmonic standpoint, constructed of materials found in a lot of late-19th, early 20th century classical music. [62] In Inspirato, distinguished operatic vocalists performed remakes of songs that Yanni had previously released over his career, the songs' titles and lyrics being predominantly in the Italian language. He was honored with the World Music Award for Worlds Best Selling Greek Artist as hes one of the top Greece artists of all time. 5), 2011 (No. Meet 32-year-old Krystal Ann and learn how she's been involved in Yanni's day-to-day business behind the scenes. We sincerely apologize for any disappointments or inconveniences this may bring. The latest Yanni tour dates, appearance and ticket purchase links Must see. Privacy Policy | 1999-2023 Ticketmaster. On September 25, 1993, beneath the glow of the Parthenon, an audience assembled to witness Greek musician Yanni's extraordinary homecoming. Please note that this form cannot be used to reset your Google or Facebook password. Dueling violins; solos for the violinists, horn player, harpist and Charlie the drummer. Yanni has received several great awards and honors throughout his career. From mischievously organising surprise visits by Yanni to see unsuspecting fans to tirelessly working with the Egyptian Government to make Yanni's spectacular concert at the Pyramids of Giza and The Sphynx a reality, Krystaln is living the life dreams are made of. 2006. "And she is absolutely beautiful, inside and out. The CD peaked at #1 on Billboard's New Age Album list in both 2012 and 2013. The album sold 55,000 copies in its first week and landed at No. He was born on November 14, 1954, in Kalamata city in Greece. In the video below, Yanni talks about his relationship with Linda Evans on HuffPost Live, explaining why it was his fault they split. For an internationally known musician, Yanni is a relatively private person. [46], After negotiating the demands of gaining permission to perform at the Taj Mahal and Forbidden City in 1997, breaking up with Linda Evans in early 1998, and completing a long world tour later in 1998, Yanni halted his music career. Have expert advice and tips delivered directly to you. Very different from his usual shows with the symphonies, but in a great way! [57] The recorded concerts were broadcast on PBS beginning in March 2012, the production constituting Yanni's tenth collaboration with that organization.[57]. We all obliged, but the music wasn't conducive to a finale - it was rather lackluster. [50] The album was released near the publication date of Yanni's autobiography, Yanni in Words. 1, 'Welcome to Plathville' Kim Plath's DUI Case Closed: Fine, More Details, Sister Wives Kody, Robyn Were With a Mystery Blonde: Identity Revealed, Megan Fox and MGK's Relationship Is 'Toxic': 'There Is Concern for Her', Farrah Abraham Slams Mom-Shamers Over Daughter Sophias Piercings. More from this episode In the 2010s, Yanni's international tours included performances in over thirty countries on five continents, including (alphabetically) Argentina, Armenia, Bahrain, Belarus, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Egypt, Germany, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Mexico, Oman, Panama, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia,[70] Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States (including Puerto Rico), and Uzbekistan. With multiple world tours before millions, and more than 35 gold and platinum album awards to his credit, Yanni had finally earned a break. He is a world class performer who moves between his own piano and his conducting duties through the night with absolute ease and his personally collated orchestra support him throughout the show to an impossibly high standard. Comments duringLive at the Acropolis concertSeptember 1993, While Yanni has said that new age is "a spiritual definition more than a musical definition,"[4] his music is said to be "adopted by"[3][11] the New Age movement as it gained mainstream momentum. Then, in April, Yanni quietly confirmed that he had a daughter. Rumor has it that the Greek musical prodigy might have lost part of his sea wall to Hurricane Sandy. [10] Yanni described the album as more of an even-tempered "listening" album, less dramatic than the live concert albums Live at the Acropolis or Tribute. "[27] In this vein, Booth Newspapers' Jeffrey Kaczmarczyk perceived the eclectic inspirations of Yanni's music to be an element of his success: Yanni's "Middle Eastern and Oriental scales and mixed meters sound just exotic enough to entice his middle-of-the-road fans, but not so authentic as to mystify folks who grew up with a backbeat, so you can't lose it," adding that certain songs "leave you with a sense that you've just heard a bit of a steel drum or a Greek bouzouki or a Japanese koto or possibly all three. "[78], More recently, Allmusic's Mark Deming characterized Yanni's compositions and performances as having "a pronounced sense of drama, dynamics, and romanticism," writing that Yanni has a "commanding performance style. An enjoyable, interesting, informative evening of conversation and beautiful music. [49] He explained that he himself created all the album's sounds, including apparent vocalizations, through the manipulation of sound in his studio. [81], The Morning Call's John L. Moser wrote that "trends come and trends go," but that Yanni's music "seems to defy trends and feels like it's music for all time. He was nominated for Grammy Awards 2 times in the category of Best New Age Album. Yanni is the most iconic musician that exist today, his music heals the soul, brings people together without using any words, it was a pleasure to meet him an being able to shake his hand and give thanks for all his music and joy that he brings to the world everyday. [13] Truth of Touch's varied content reflected contemporary instrumental, electronic, and cinematic influences, and crossed over into popular, new age, and world music. [citation needed], On October 30 and 31, 2015, Yanni performed two concerts on the grounds of the Egyptian pyramids and Great Sphinx of Giza, his first performance in Egypt. [28][42] However, high-visibility appearances on public television, best-selling records and videos, and overflow concerts earned him recognition beyond his relationship with Evans.[42]. His management team needs an overhaul. [104], Yanni has performed concerts in troubled areas of the world, such as in Tunisia[18] one week after the July 17, 2014, terrorist attack that killed 14,[106] and in Egypt to convey an image of stable security after the Egyptian Crisis (201114) but between whose two Great Pyramids concerts occurred the October 31, 2015, terrorist downing of Metrojet Flight 9268 in the Sinai Peninsula. Yanni was up close and very personal. Yanni earned around $8 million from the sales of "Live at the Acropolis" album. "[13], The PBS specials Live at the Acropolis and Tribute received Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Lighting Direction (Electronic) for a Drama Series, Variety Series, Miniseries, Movie or Special, in 1994[101] and 1998,[102] respectively. A longtime fundraiser for public television, Yanni's compositions have . Ask Yanni and he'll tell you he still has plenty of faith in the power of art. Find information on all of Yannis upcoming concerts, tour dates and ticket information for 2023-2024. "He's been a great influence," Yanni says of Wake. Now Nathan takes the song to a whole new level. "[9] "It is very difficult, if not impossible, to lie with instrumental music because it deals in emotions only. This set Yanni up perfectly for his breakthrough effort, September 1993's live album Live At The Acropolis. He certainly knows how to make love to his audience. "[11] For example, Yanni's university study of psychology influenced his music: "When I create music, it is a reflection of my soul, my experiences in life and my relationships with other people and cultures. In a world so seemingly precarious, can music change lives anymore? Yanni - "Aria" Ode to Humanity Live At The Acropolis, 25th Anniversary! Season 3 Episode 313 Aired on 07/13/2014 | CC tv-14 For years, the world believed Yanni didn't have any children. Join Fantzomai, Yanni's new Digital Collectable Community, at https://nft.yanni.com and be the first to access Yanni's exclusive NFT community."Yanni Live a. [24], In August 2020, Yanni released his nineteenth studio album "In His Purest Form," containing solo piano performances of his previously released songs, and his first piano solo album since In My Time (1993). I loved the way he explained the way he writes his music.What a genius! [9][27] He continues to use the "musical shorthand" that he developed as a child rather than employ traditional musical notation,[7][8] and hires someone to perform the tedious process of making conventional written charts for orchestra members. Born Yannis Chrysomalis in Kalamata, Greece, Yanni came to the United States as a teen to study psychology at the University of Minnesota. The basswork in Acropolis was darned good, if you ask me. [30], Having been called a "true global artist,"[30] Yanni has employed musicians of various nationalities, and has incorporated a variety of exotic instruments from around the world from an Australian didgeridoo to a Peruvian charango, to perform with his classical orchestra, rock rhythm section, and electronic keyboards. At one point, a bunch of older ladies in the front got up and started dancing, and Yanni encouraged them, which was too cute. I was lucky to travel to various countries as a teenager, follow him on this site for concerts that could be in the country I was at any point in time. Revered for his sweeping symphonic pieces, intimate keyboard airs and unforgettable musical themes, Yanni long resisted having vocalists reinterpret his music with lyricsuntil now. Hoda Yanni-faltas has the residence address of 723 1st Ct Palm Harbor, FL 34684. Yanni performed again in China in the February 9, 2013, CCTV Spring Festival Gala (annual audience 700 million[58]) with Chinese zither artist Chang Jing[59][60] in what was the first year that CCTV had invited foreign artists to perform. [38] The Augusta Chronicle's Kelly Jasper noted that most of Yanni's music is instrumental, indicating that Yanni surmised that the lack of lyrics is what allowed his music to become popular internationally. Make a one-time donation today for as little as $1. In addition to the Awards he received, Yanni performed at many historical and essential venues around the world. Yanni, Mary Lou Retton and Jim Nance. By 1987, shortly after the release of his second album Keys To Imagination, he formed a band and started taking his compositions on the road, getting national recognition for a performance he did in 1988 backed with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.