Anjani

Anjani | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 23, 2000)
• Number of Discs: 1
• ASIN: B00004TWWM
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #683,152 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. here and now

2. how i love you

3. angel by your side

4. kanaloa

5. shelter for my soul

6. queen of your heart

7. ties that bind

8. ain't foolin' no one

9. over you

10. what's left of our dream

11. the spirit of love

12. silver diamonds

Editorial Reviews

Glenn Hughes

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Anjani's fingers beckon you into her world--a candlelit place where her soulful voice takes you on a journey from LA to Okinawa to Hawaii.

Product Description

Alluring. Sophisticated. Spirited. Timeless. The self-titled CD by acclaimed artist, Anjani is a mesmerizing collection of original acoustic, smooth jazz, and world music.

Anjani takes you on an intimate journey of revelation and celebration, portraying affairs of the heart with vision and integrity, in this self-produced work. She generates an aura of compassion, through astute lyrics that are convincing and uplifting, never banal or predictable. The ultimate reward of this project is a soothing, compelling affirmation of unconditional love.

What sets Anjani apart from other vocally blessed singer/songwriters, is her mastery of the keyboard. In the words of one reviewer, “The arrangement on this song (Ain’t Foolin’ No One) is so subtle and well filled out, it is a while before you realize it is only voice and piano, with no other accompanying instruments.”

Critics will laud this debut for the deft handling of diverse musical genres. From “Here and Now,” an acoustic soundtrack for life, to the jazz torch ballad, “Over You,” to the ki ho’alu (slack key guitar) sound of “Kanaloa,” a duet in Hawaiian featuring Henry Kapono; every tune is an unexpectedly refreshing offering that reaches far beyond ordinary pop fare.

Fusion jazz virtuoso, Frank Gambale plays acoustic guitar on five cuts, most notably the latin tinged samba, “Ties That Bind.” A world class rhythm section provides sensitive embellishment to these highly crafted songs. The results are simply stellar--instrumentation never gets in the way of the celestial voice or its message, yet all tracks are sonically balanced.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exotic, Soothing, Entrancing, June 14, 2000

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"alaneagle1" (Renton, Washington) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Anjani (Audio CD)

I have been eagerly awaiting a solo CD by Anjani ever since I first heard her vocals with Freddie Ravel. "Jasmine Breeze" and "I Need You" from Midnight Passion will always be two of my favorites. This album surpasses my high expectations. I am particularly drawn by her versatility. Her unique style combines soft jazz rhythms, Hawaiian melodies, and Asian progressions. Anjani is clearly a gifted song writer and musician who is able to express her passion in her songs with a flare that is clearly a product of her exotic heritage and upbringing. My favorite songs from this CD are "Here and Now", "Kanaloa", "Queen of Your Heart", "Ties That Bind", "Over You", and "The Spirit Of Love".

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Flowing in the spirit of Love, July 10, 2000

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Sandra Arrowood (Makawao, Hawai'i) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Anjani (Audio CD)

Anjani's CD takes me into the unique realm of the sophisticated Island lady, with an articulate, heartfelt voice offering an unselfconsciously exotic array of Hawaiian, Okinawan, and even intriguingly otherworldly ("Angel by Your Side") songs. The tunes and lyrics run through my mind through the day, richly swirling with yearning, romance, the delicately empty-full moment when one chooses rising above and moving beyond heartbreak, the playfulness of accepting where one is and the delighted certainty that love is near the horizon and flowing towards us around the bend.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy Listening; Original Lyrics, June 24, 2000

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Francis Akamine (Hilo, Hawai'i) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Anjani (Audio CD)

Music to decompress with. Had a tough day? Put Anj on your speakers and allow her music and lyrics to heal your bruised spirit.