Yanni (real name: Γιάννης Χρυσομάλλης / Yiannis Hrysomallis) is a Greek sel… Read Full Bio ↴Yanni (real name: Γιάννης Χρυσομάλλης / Yiannis Hrysomallis) is a Greek self-taught pianist, keyboardist, and composer who was born in November 14, 1954 in Kalamata, Greece. Starting his career in 1977, joining up the Minneapolis-based rock group Chameleon, his musical efforts have spanned over three decades and brought him international popularity. Although many fans and critics call his music "New Age", Yanni himself has distanced himself from that label. In his autobiography, Yanni devotes an entire chapter to the subject, stating that he prefers to call his music "contemporary instrumental".
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/
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/
Written on the Wind
Yanni Lyrics
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Four Aces (It is written on the wind) (It is written on the…
Gps Thought I was a wise man On a ship of fools When…
Roger Daltrey I realise my mistake I couldn't live up to the things…
Silkworm Look out Look up Don't walk around too much alone at night…
The Four Ace's (It is written on the wind) (It is written on the…
The Four Aces (It is written on the wind) (It is written on the…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Yanni:
A Little Too Late Here i stand now Loving Being away from To arrive on Start a…
Acroyali Música Instrumental…
Adagio in c minor Xuất hi…
Almost a Whisper The sound of holding on - almost a whisper The sigh…
Amare di nuovo Come è dolce la primavera Dopo il freddoinverno Si laterra a…
Aria Sous le dome epais Ou le blanc jasmin A la rose sÕassemble, …
Before the night ends I close my eyes to see the world I close my…
Can I lost my shirt a few days back And I can…
Cielito lindo de la sierra morena cielito lindo vienen bajando un par de o…
Dance With a Stranger Babyface Miscellaneous Eyes Of A Stranger Written by carlos …
Desire Llena el aire con mis antojos Prende el fuego en mi…
El son de la negra Yeahh Welcome to the official REMIX Major lazer Do you reca…
Eterno Es Este Amor Este mundo gira tan deprisa Miradas que se cruzan why se…
Face In The Photograph Loving can hurt Loving can hurt sometimes But it's the only …
Felitsa Sous le dome epais Ou le blanc jasmin A la rose sÕassemble S…
For All Seasons Sing It With Me Now 2010 We Bringing New Love To…
If I Could Tell You Contigo yo aprendi A amar y ser amada De tus ojos emana…
In the Morning Light I wake up to see you Standing in the morning…
Jivaeri Aaahhh, I Xeneetia to hairete, Jivaeri mou, To moshouloulo…
Keys to Imagination Llegaste asi Como un rayo de luz Mi luna la tierra Perdi …
Kill Me With Your Love Tell me who you are today Did you leave the best…
Llama De Amor Eres, cobarde, ja, ja, ja, ja Haber si puedes A la, la,…
Love Is All Was raining in my heart Falling deep inside of me Drowning i…
Love Take Me Come hear my heart cry, breathe in your moonlight Take me…
Mas Alla Hemos sidos heridos antes los dos O quizás hemos muerto y…
Mi todo eres tu Only in this moment Will my heart remind beside you Only in…
Munir Flies the Jet It seems abdulkhaliq has stolen our lyricsdfgjjfbsbklbgfdsch…
Nei Tuoi Occhi tu conosci il mio cuore e proteggi i miei sogni nelle…
Never Leave The Sun Oh let it roll, let it roll Oh let it roll,…
Ni La Fuerza Del Destino Dices Que no me quieres Que esto que siento Debe…
Nightingale Cruise Julee Floating Into The Night The Nightingale writ…
Niki Nana Kalemera Neneya Tununu Se Ka Musica Kalemera Neneya Tun…
Niki Nana (We're One) Kalemera Neneya Tununu Se Ka Musica Kalemera Neneya Tununu S…
No Ha Dejado De Llover te fuiste sabiendo que yo estoy aun amandote llorandote aden…
Nostalgia "On Sacred Ground" Within your soul on sacred ground Crea…
O Luce Che Brilla Nell'Oscurità Scendono le nuvole Oscurando la speranza Mentre le stelle e …
Ode to Humanity Toute gaieté quand nous Sommes ensemble Toute beauté Quand n…
Omaggio Grazie alla nostra grandezza alle cose che giá abbiamo raggi…
On Sacred Ground Within your soul on sacred ground Creation's song alive with…
Our Days What's underneath the warmest water What's in your dreams th…
Que Te Vaya Bien Sin saber lo que pudimos ser corte las alas del querer mar…
Quiet Man M-e-t, h-o-d, man M-e-t, h-o-d, man M-e-t, h-o-d, man M-e…
Rainmaker Que tienen tus ojos, gitana morena [What is in your…
Reflections of Passion No hay antes ni despues No hay relojes Ni plazos, solo hoy…
Ritual de amor Llena el aire con mis antojos Prende fuego en mi corazón Que…
Ritual De Amor (Desire) Llena el aire con mis antojos Prende el fuego en mi…
Santorini Instrumental.…
Secret Vows [Instrumental Song]…
Set Me Free Why are we fighting Why are we lying Maybe god come and…
The Chase My Favorite Highway - The Chase Even though it's hard to…
The End of August You walk on higher ground Like the holy ghost I haven't…
The Flame Within El es... cobarde Cobarde habitual eso es lo que eres tu …
The Keeper I've been like a bird without song for awhile Dry like…
The Promise The way the moon Bends down to light the sea And catches…
The Rain Must Fall Te fuiste Sabiendo que yo estoy Aun amandote Llorandote …
To Take ... To Hold Guy Jasmine Miscellaneous Just Want To Hold You JUST WANT TO…
Tribute Grazie alla nostra grandezza Alle cose che gia abbiamo ragg…
Unico Amore La luce delle stelle scintilla sul mare illumina il mio…
Until the Last Moment [instrumental]…
Vivi il tuo sogno Di notte le stelle brillano lassù Ci svegliano con mille sog…
Volver Siempre sueño volver a mi tierra volver con tu sol en mi…
Volver A Creer No hay antes ni despues, noy relojes ni plazos solo hoy, viv…
Whispers In The Dark Te fuiste sin despedir Llevandote la luz de mi existir Sol…
Wishing Well The Airborne Toxic Event - Wishing Well ★ 卜超 制作 Standing on…
With An Orchid Dices Que no me quieres Que esto que siento Debe morir …
Within Attraction Once I was there standing outside looking in Beside my wind…
Y Te Vas llegaste asi como un rayo de luz mi luna plateada te vi y…
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Татьяна Асминг
Очень красиво... улетела мыслями далеко-далеко. Обязательно буду переслцшивать
Елена Аведова
Божественно!!! Спасибо Янни!!!!
Улёт в другие миры!!!
Оля Светлая.
Каждый показ музыки вашей, для нас праздник, лично для меня! Спасибо! 🌠🌺🦅🎹🎶🎸🎼🎶💖👍👍👍
Дава Литвин
Оля ты красотка
Makis Evitastratos
ВАМ не просто Иван, 👑Царевич - Иван только🙏🐬👍😃🥀🌷🥀🌷🥀🌷🥀
Rose Moraes
👏👏👏show!!!!!
Música das Galáxias 🌠🌟
Татьяна Васильева
Нет слов,только восторг!Видеть и слушать Янни -неописуемое наслаждение !Спасибо!🎻🎷🎺🎸👏👏👏
Ольга Горелова
Благодарю тебя, Yanni 🙏💓💓💓🎹🎹🎹Благодарю за Божественное творчество!!! 👍🌹🌹🌹
Victoria Pozyvai
Wow!!! Love this song! I do not know how you wrote it, but it really feels like the wind - its free flight! This music ... it just takes and takes away! ..You can even feel its breath and feel the wind touching your face. What is wind? The wind is us: it collects, stores our voices, and then after a while, plays them, sending them through the leaves and meadow grasses ... I look forward to tomorrow to enjoy this music and your new video, dear Yanni! Happy Sunday and a wonderful day to you, my amazing Maestro! Till tomorrow! Your Victoria.❤❤❤🕊🕊🕊🦅🦅🦅
Yannis
Don't be surprised ok, it's true I don't usually do this. But the pandemic has really tore everything apart leaving lots of people depressed and sad. That's why am pasting my personal email address here via: yiannischryssomalli@gmail.com to enable you share your opinions about my songs or send personal message you wish to share with me. I can't still appreciate everyone of you enough for the unconditional love and massive supports ❤️ it's because of you am here today. I hope you won't stop listening and supporting my songs.