Yanni is a self-taught pianist who began his musical interest by giving recitals for family members, though he had no formal training and could not read a note. At the age of 18, he attended the University of Minnesota, having moved out of his native Greek to immerse himself into American culture. While a student there, Yanni joined an up-and-coming local group called Chameleon where he met drummer Charlie Adams. Chameleon earned some modest commercial success touring throughout the Midwest. After receiving a B.A. in psychology, Yanni determined that sought a life in music, making it his life's work.
He moved to California in pursuit of opportunities to work on movie soundtrack works. His first solo album, titled 'Optimystique', was recorded in 1980, and it showed his debt to instrumental electronic music of the past as well as other styles such as jazz, smooth pop, and the like. The album saw a general release in 1984. In 1987, he put together a small band which included John Tesh and Charlie Adams, and began touring to promote his earliest works. Other examples of his albums in his early days include 1986's 'Keys to Imagination' and 1987's 'Out of Silence', both of which have recieved retrospective critical acclaim.
The tail end of the 80s saw Yanni's career start to kick into high gear, a result of his determination in promoting his iconic sound. In 1992, Dare to Dream was released. It was Yanni’s first Grammy-nominated album and featured "Aria", a song based on The Flower Duet and popularized by an award-winning British Airways commercial. A second Grammy-nominated album, In My Time, was released in 1993. His music has been used extensively in television and televised sporting events, including the Super Bowl, Wide World of Sports, Tour de France, World Figure Skating Championships, The Olympics, and ABC News.
Yanni's breakthrough commercial success came with the release of his album and video, Yanni Live at the Acropolis, filmed on September 23, 1993 at the 2,000-year-old Herod Atticus Theater in Athens and released in 1994. This was Yanni’s first live album and utilized a full orchestra under the supervision of the Iranian conductor, Shahrdad Rohani, in addition to his core band. Subsequently, the concert was broadcast in 65 countries and seen by half a billion people. It has almost continuously remained on the charts since its release and is the second best-selling music video of all time, selling more than 7 million copies worldwide. A composition from this album, "Acroyali/Standing in Motion", was determined to have the "Mozart Effect," by the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine because it is similar to Mozart's K 448 in tempo, structure, melodic and harmonic consonance and predictability.
In March 1997, Yanni became one of the few Western artists permitted to perform and record at the Taj Mahal in India. Later that year he performed at the Forbidden City in China. From these two events he created his next live album and video, Tribute, which was released in 1997. Armen Anassian, Conductor, concedes that he had some doubts about the artist's plans to perform at India's Taj Mahal and China's Forbidden City for Tribute: "To be honest, a few years ago when he was talking about it, the idea was so amazing. I myself was very skeptical, understandably so. But the truth is, it happened. We did it." Anassian describes Yanni as "very optimistic" and has observed that "nothing really fazes him." That outlook carries over naturally to his music. "I don't think it's a goal, per se. He's very honest with his own feelings. His music really comes from the heart. He writes music with ease, the music comes out with relative ease. The feel-good portion of the music is a by-product. It coincides with what the people love to hear." Lighting Designers Lee Rose and David "Gurn" Kaniski received an Emmy nomination for "Outstanding Individual Achievement in Lighting Direction (Electronic) for a Drama Series, Variety Series, Miniseries or a Special" for both Live at the Acropolis and Tribute .
In 2000, after a two-year sabbatical, Yanni released his first studio album in seven years: If I Could Tell You.
Yanni also toured in 2003–2004 with the debut of the Ethnicity album extending his "One World, One People" philosophy. This album sparked what would become the 4th largest concert tour of the year ranked by Billboard Magazine.
He kicked off his 2004–2005 "Yanni Live!" tour at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada, and his next live album and video, Yanni Live! The Concert Event was released in 2006.
In 2008, in collaboration with producer Ric Wake, Yanni showcased vocal artists singing his songs on Yanni Voices. On March 24, 2009, Disney Pearl Imprint released Yanni Voices, the artist's first studio album in six years, and its Buena Vista Concerts division produces the tour that began in April 2009.
Website: http://www.yanni.com/
Adagio In C Minor
Yanni Lyrics
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n nảy sinh ý tưởng cho bài hát Adagio in c minor của Yanni là từ âm số của giai điệu. Yanni lấy "793.8" để tạo nên bản nhạc này - các âm số tương đương với tần số (Hz) của các nốt nhạc trong bản nhạc này. Ban đầu, Yanni đã viết nốt nhạc đen trên một tờ giấy trắng, nhưng khi anh ta dựng những đường nốt nhạc trên bờ biển Hy Lạp, bản nhạc này bắt đầu hình thành một cách tự nhiên.
Bản nhạc Adagio in c minor của Yanni đã trở thành một trong những bản nhạc được yêu thích nhất trong tác phẩm của anh. Bản nhạc này bao gồm các điệu nhạc cổ điển, có âm thanh khác biệt và phong phú với sử dụng của các dụng cụ như piano, violin và những dụng cụ đồng thanh, mang lại sự khác biệt cảm giác cho người nghe. Yanni đã truyền cảm hứng và tình cảm của mình vào bản nhạc này, để tạo ra một bản nhạc sâu lắng, mạnh mẽ và cảm động, khiến người nghe không thể nào quên đi được.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know where to find you
I am lost without you, and I am unable to figure out where to locate you
I don't know how to reach you
Despite my efforts, I am unable to reach you, and I am unsure of any other methods of attempting to make contact
I hear your voice in the wind
Although I cannot physically hear you, I am able to sense your presence through the sound of the wind
I feel you under my skin
Your essence is entrenched within me, and your presence remains with me constantly
Within my heart and my soul
You are deeply ingrained within me, residing within my innermost thoughts and feelings
I wait for you
I am patient, eagerly anticipating the moment when we are once again reunited
All of these nights without you
During the times when we are apart, the nights seem to stretch on endlessly, with your absence weighing heavily upon me
All of my dreams surround you
My dreams are filled with thoughts of you, highlighting the fact that you remain a constant presence in my life
I see and I touch your face
In my mind's eye, I am able to picture and physically feel the sensation of touching your face, imbuing me with a sense of comfort and familiarity
I fall into your embrace
The comfort and warmth of your embrace is something that I long for and anticipate with eagerness
When the time is right, I know
Without any doubt, I am aware that when the opportune moment arises, we will be together once more
You'll be in my arms again
The feeling of holding you in my arms is something that I desire above all else, and I know it will soon come to fruition
Adagio
The song slows down to a more tender, delicate rhythm, underscoring the emotion behind these lyrics
Contributed by Gabriella J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Teko Lorenzetti
Ouço essa música e oro a Jesus, e lágrimas rolam pois é o mesmo que sentir a presença criador Deus pai 😍😍😍
YourQueen
I love how every musician make happy and excited expressions while performing. As if there is no pressure. Only having fun. Professionals 💕
Sussy Orozco
Thank you, Yanni, your music is a gift from God!! Listening from Colombia, South America.
Annemarie Bracht
where - in johannesburg - pref.west, can i buy the lat
est CD's from YANNI???
Андрей Разуменко
СКОЛЬКО ВЕЛИЧИЯ И БЛАГОРОДСТВА!!!
Nour NTI
15 years listening to this iconic piece of music and for God sake enjoying it as for the first time .. YANNI you’ll always stay my genius musician ❤️❤️
Aminadabe Mateus
Essa música só me faz pensar no céu e em Deus em toda sua glória. É como se eu estivesse entrando nos portais celestiais, e ficasse maravilhado com tamanha majestade e glória, ao passo que não sabia se chorava ou ria, se era tomado de alegria ou de temor ao ver coisas tão inefáveis. Aguardo Senhor! Aguardo teu grande dia, Maranata!
Bruno
Uma canção com o poder de lavar a alma da pessoa
Лилия Юрьева
Восхитительная музыка, дай Бог этому композитору счастья, здоровья и долгих лет жизни.🙏❤️🌹
Дама из Нотр Дама
Его музыка божественна!