Customer Reviews

Celebration of Life

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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.

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.

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.

Along with "Reflections of Passion," I highly recommend this CD. I never get tired of the music, and it's a nice variety of what Yanni produced in earlier (i.e., his best) years.

Forget everything else from Yanni, these two compilations are all you need! "Reflections of Passion" and "In Celebration of Life" present the best of Yanni's more impressive (pre-1990) works. In my opinion, his best works ("Santorini," "Marching Season," "Keys to Imagination"), are on In Celebration of Life.

I had been to the athens concert years back and just fell in love with this guy. I play the classics on the piano and would just sit down and listen to track after track of his compositions.

Simply Amazing!

His music gets better with each album, I can relax & enjoy this type of music.
Take a trip with your imagination, listen to this album,close your eyes & let your mind take you to another place.I use his music with the illusions I do, it takes the audience into my world & they become totally involved. This is a five star rating +++++

Back when CD's first came out,a friend purchased this for me. It is the first one I ever owned. I still have it and play it all the time. Yanni is by far one of the greatest.

I didn't know what to expect when I bought this album. But after a few listens, I decided that I liked it although the songs were really no big deal. Although pleasant and at times interesting, they just didn't seemm to stick with me. A good effort, but ultimately not that satisfying.