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/
Our Days
Yanni Lyrics
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What's in your dreams that's like no other
Are you alone
Are you alright now
Let your secrets out
Let me just find out
Leave it all behind
Let's get in the deep
Look into my eyes
Let's get in the deep
Leave the rest behind
Let's get in the deep
And see what we can find
The lyrics of Yanni's song "Our Days" reflect on the idea of exploring the depths of human emotion and connection. The first set of lines are an invitation to share one's deepest thoughts and dreams, and to reveal the true self that lies beneath the surface. Often, we present an image of ourselves to the world that doesn't reflect who we truly are, and to achieve real connection with others, we must bravely reveal our vulnerabilities. The repeated refrain, "Look into my eyes, let's get in deep" reinforces this idea of establishing a true connection and seeing what lies beneath.
The verse "Are you alone, are you alright now" is perhaps the most poignant of the song, as it speaks to the human experience of loneliness and the need for genuine human connection. The singer of the song is offering a friendly hand of support, urging the person they are addressing to share their burden and to forsake the isolation and loneliness that can be so overwhelming. It's a comforting message that touches on something universal and deeply human.
Line by Line Meaning
What's underneath the warmest water
What lies beneath the surface of your emotions? What are you hiding?
What's in your dreams that's like no other
What are your deepest aspirations and desires that sets you apart from others?
Are you alone
Do you feel isolated and disconnected from the rest of the world?
Are you alright now
Do you feel at peace with yourself and your current state of being?
Let your secrets out
Share your innermost thoughts and feelings with me.
Let me just find out
Allow me to discover who you truly are and what makes you unique.
Look into my eyes
Connect with me on a deeper level and let me see into your soul.
Leave it all behind
Free yourself from your worries and fears and live in the present moment.
Let's get in the deep
Let's delve into the depths of our emotions and experiences.
Leave the rest behind
Let go of your past and focus on the present moment.
And see what we can find
Discover the secrets of our souls and the mysteries of the universe together.
Writer(s): Leslie Mills, John Yanni Christopher, Chris Pelcer, Miklos Malek
Contributed by Kaylee A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Samia Rahhal
Singing part :
What's underneath the warmest water
What's in your dreams that's like no other
Are you alone
Are you alright now
Let your secrets out
Let me just find out
Look into my eyes
Leave it all behind
Look into my eyes
Leave it all behind .
Svetlana
Потрясающая композиция❤
Andrea1401
¡Un espectáculo! ¡Bravo! 👏👏👏👏
Асмик Алексанян
Удивительная композиция.
Marina Efremova
Это завораживает ! Ощущается чувство совершенства, отвлекает от всего насущего . Браво 👏 👏 👏
John Long
When Chloe dropped her robe, my heart skipped a few beats.
Absolutely Stunning!!
Samia Rahhal
Yanni sure knows how to put on a good show
Katayoon Farahmand
very different performance,full of energy and emotions. i can't keep my eyes off yanni. he is 100% there when he performs 😍😍😍😍
REFLECTIVE MUSE
This is actually one of my favorite pieces of Yanni's compositions. It depicts a subculture of humanity with which I am familiar
Ana Maria
Magnífico!!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💙
Osk-r
Sinceramente magistral, excelente video del gran Yanni, felicitaciones por la publicación