Port of Mystery

Yanni

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 29, 1997)
• Original Release Date: April 29, 1997
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Windham Hill Records
• ASIN: B000000NN9
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #194,361 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
Though the album cover claims differently, there is nothing "essential" about this package. Created, as most samplers are, without input from the artist, Port of Mystery takes half of its selections from the tossed-off album Optimystique, a dated 1980 recording that Yanni's old record label, Private Music, rereleased in 1989. The older pieces and their antiquated instrumentation, notably "The Magus," sound almost comical when tracked next to newer pieces such as "Looking Glass" and "You Only Live Once." If you are seeking a truly worthy Yanni sampler, start your search with Reflections of Passion. --Terry Wood

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A Unique Experience, July 18, 2001

By A Customer

This CD should only be purchased if you already own at least three of the following Yanni CD's: Devotion, Reflections Of Passion, Live At The Acropolis, and Tribute. Otherwise, you're cheating yourself out of a true Yanni experience. That being said, most Yanni fans will eat this one up. True, most of the instrumentation is tinny and dated, but those who look beyond the surface will find some very unique and pleasing melodies. This compilation really represents a side of Yanni that few are able to see in his newer albums, and it's definitely worth a look. Also, why "You Only Live Once" isn't included on any of his "Greatest Hits" albums is a mystery to me. Make sure that you hear this song one way or another. If you have a little cash and are already familiar with Yanni then pick this one up.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice collection, December 3, 1998

By A Customer

This album has actually a nice combination of Yanni hits, and I recommend this one among godzillion other "Best of Yanni" collections. As a matter of fact, it doesn't really matter which collection you choose, because if you like his style, you'll love all of them, while if you hate his style, every single song will be a torture. Highlights in this CD: "Butterfly Dance", "Street Level", "The Magus", "Port of Mystery".

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars It's MIDI!, March 25, 2006

By	Anonymous - See all my reviews

If you love MIDI music, this CD is for you. If real instruments had been used, it might have been half decent. The fake drum in Track 4 is the worst.