In Celebration of Life

Yanni

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 29, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 1991
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sbme Special Mkts.
• ASIN: B001662F8C
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #29,183 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. Santorini

2. Song for Antarctica

3. Marching Season

4. Walkabout

5. Keys to Imagination

6. Looking Glass

7. Someday

8. Within Attraction

9. Standing in Motion

10. Sand Dance

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

This 1991 compilation is essentially a companion piece to 1990's Reflections of Passion. Combined, these two worthwhile samplers offer listeners an inexpensive way to own the best of Yanni's first four recordings. None of the 10 tracks here, including some of his most dynamic and arresting early epics ("Santorini," "Marching Season," "Keys to Imagination"), are duplicated on Reflections of Passion, which is a big plus for listeners who prefer acquiring best-of packages. Since Yanni has eight such compilations on the market, choosing the right ones could be a challenging task. Here's a tip: If your tastes lean toward Yanni's bolder, more rhythmic compositions, this 50-minute disk, in tandem with Reflections of Passion, make a great instant library of Yanni's most impressive pre-1990 works. --Terry Wood

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good compilation of some of Yanni's best, May 17, 2001

By	G. Sawaged (Canada) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This review is from: In Celebration of Life (Audio CD)

I had never heard of Yanni before I was given this album, so I didn't know what to expect or even, what kind of music it was. But I was pleasantly suprised. The music is soothing while at the same time rousing in parts. I enjoy New Age music, it's the type of music that at first listen doesn't really mean much, but after a few listens it all starts to come together, and you can hear different things in the music that you had missed the first time. I recommend this album for those who enjoy New Age or any type of instrumental music.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hyper-active archive of Yanni, October 24, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: In Celebration of Life (Audio CD)

This album summarizes the more "active" part in Yanni's music. Of course, it means that some of the best songs in this album are "rocket-fueled", as true to Yanni's distinctive early sounds. It contains his true masterpieces, such as "Santorini", which is my favorite, "Keys to Imagination", and "Within Attraction", just to mention some. This is one of the best Yanni CD's and if you are into new age music, this album will be the core of your whole collection.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Infectiously cheerful!, May 26, 2003

By	Brianna Neal (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In Celebration of Life (Audio CD)

A collection of favorites that were previously released on Yanni's many earlier albums, "In Celebration of Life" features mostly high-energy selections. The exuberant, beat-filled compositions are both motivating and uplifting. There is also an innocent, wonder-filled joie de vivre about this music that can release one's inner child. This compilation album, and also another similar one--"Reflections of Passion"--are great introductions to Yanni's multi-layered synthesizer music. Try also his recent release, "Ethnicity", for more of his upbeat celebrations of life.