Customer Reviews

Snowfall

5 star:		(5)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

Even though some of the tracks in this CD are good, I am not very pleased with this work of Yanni. This CD is really a far cry from Yanni's Live at Acropolis, If I could tell you, In My time. So, if you are experimenting Yanni, try to get another one...you have to try Yanni at his best, and this CD is not it. For the devoted fan, I think this will still muster a 4 star rating. so, in short, good addition to a Yanni collection if you are a devoted fan. else, try another one of Yanni and you will become a devotee!

This album has some great music. However you should be aware that one reason the music is so great is because many of the tracks come from one of Yanni's best albums to date: Reflections of Passion. Four out of the 10 tracks on SnowFall come from the Reflections of Passion album.

Both are good albums but Reflections is just super Yanni music.

So, if you don't mind buying an album that has 4 songs already in your collection (assuming you have Reflections of Passion already) then you will enjoy the new songs included in the compilation. For a first collection though (if you currently have neither), I would recommend Reflections of Passion.

Ok, so the music on SnowFall definitely has some thematic relevance to the subject. In particular Only a Memory is evocative of a lazy afternoon sipping coffee and just watching the snow fall in the yard. It is lilting with a bit of an Asian tinge to it.

One Man's Dream has some beautiful (Yanni typical) arpeggios and will lull you off to sleep if you are comfortably relaxing while listening to this tune. You can envision yourself flying along in the breeze with the snowflakes; tumbling and drifting over hill and dale. It is beautiful.

In the Morning Light has some great dynamic range and beautifully demonstrates the capabilities of the piano to carry both the treble and bass clefts with incredible harmony and expression.

I can't say that I personally understand how True Nature is intended to fit into a "snow" theme but it is a nice song - it just doesn't seem to fit here in this compilation. Again this song comes from the Reflections of Passion album.

I will enjoy this album. You probably will too. I just would have liked it more if there had been fewer tracks that were already in my collection due to an already well heralded and excellent album - Reflections of Passion.

Either album shows that Yanni is a master of relaxation and emotionally stimulating music and captures the exquisite expression of his own soul through the piano.

Yanni has to be one of the greatest artists that I have ever heard of. His music is so relaxing and soothing. After hearing him for the first time, I haven't stopped buying or listening to his music

Tracks
1. After The Sunrise
2. In The Morning Light
3. Enchantment
4. True Nature
5. Turn Of The Tide
6. Only A Memory
7. Nostalgia
8. A World In Private
9. One Man's Dream
10. Farewell

This recording was released from my understanding without the guiding hand of Yanni who usually had his hand in the selecting of the songs released on his albums. Because he wasn't involved as he usually is, this recording lacks the clarity that is often found in his musical layouts. If you are thinking of trying a Yanni album, I would not make this one your first choice.

This album is amazing. Its probably the greatest album of all time. The strings, the piano and oh the voice. Yanni is a genius and this his opus. This Opus is Yanni's christmas present to all people living or dead. Because of this masterpiece in my (spiti) house there will be snowfall all year long! Thank You Yanni, Thank You.

Sorry to say but Snowfall, hasn't hit the spot like, In the Mirror, or If I Could Tell You. The 2 best cuts on this CD are also on, In the Mirror

I own several of Yanni's CDs and bought this one to go in my car when I drive around the back roads with my dog. All the selections are great to listen to, and it certainly makes the drives more enjoyable.

BOUGHT CD AS A CHRISTMAS GIFT, CAME IN MAIL CASE WAS CRACKED IN MANY PLACES. WILL NOT BUY FROM HERE AGAIN.

I skimmed through the 11 reviews and am surprised that none of the die-hard fans noted that all of the songs on this CD are re-releases. I have loved his music from his first albums but have been duped in the past by him (or his producers) re-relasing a compilation without making it obvious in the "new/improved" title and cover art.
(Examples: In Celebration of Life-91, In the Mirror-97, Winter Light-99, as well as the only honestly labled compilation, The Very Best of Yanni-2000.)
I believe his quality of work is impeccable and still love everything he does but I have learned that he is not a prolific writer, thus long waiting periods for any new music.
Bottom line: This is a very good selection of his nicest music for someone new to Yanni but if you already have some of his CDs you may want to check your albums to determine what would actually be an addition to your collection. Then maybe purchase some, one by one, online and burn your own CD. Or keep on your M3P or Ipod.
So...5 stars for the music but 3 stars for yet another rerun = 4 stars