Yanni

[OdinsCourt]

Saw Yanni live on Saturday. As usual, he is the man. Amazing composer, beautiful music, talented musicians. Very entertaining. A wonderful journey.

I'm surprised more people here aren't into him. Odd time sigs. Complex rhythms. Multi-layered music. Melting many genres into one. ANYTHING goes. It's Prog Metal/Rock without the guitar. Only BETTER.

Go check out Yanni! NOW!

 

[RR1 Player]

Melting many genres into one. Sounds like my cup of tea! Plus we're both Greek. :Spin: Any particular album you recommend checking out first?

 

[Rick Pierpont]

Melting many genres into one. Sounds like my cup of tea! Plus we're both Greek. :Spin: Any particular album you recommend checking out first?

I'm sure Matt will some ideas for you here, but my personal recommendation would be Live at the Acropolis DVD. I think it is better to hear live and get the visual experience especially as they get into some jams. I happened to come across that YEARS ago on PBS and stopped so I could figure out what it was. Some cool stuff. Do NOT expect metal. Add Petrucci on electric guitar and you prety much have DT :Spin:

Enjoy.

 

[OdinsCourt]

Yes, Live At the Acropolis for sure. And get the DVD. I started with the CD myself, which is amazing. I had the VHS too (oh, the days before DVD). Then I got the DVD.

Yanni's other DVD is awesome too: Tribute. Get that one also.

 

[RR1 Player]

Awesome! I'll check it out and post back. :Spin:

 

[T_man357]

Awesome! I'll check it out and post back. :Spin:

 

[OdinsCourt]

@T_Man357 - what's wrong? Don't like Yanni?

 

[RR1 Player]

I got the Live at Acropolis CD. So far I really like it! I've listened to it about 1.5 times through, not enough to say what my favorite track is. I was told by a friend, "You're greek, you have to like Yanni, it's in your blood." I really like the different styles they incorporate, definitely up my alley. Thanks for the recommendation!

Edit: I think I'm going to pick up the DVD. Being a huuuge fan of live concert DVDs, this should be a good one to add to my collection.

 

[OdinsCourt]

Andrew - glad to hear that! That is great! That show is one of the most amazing performances I've ever heard. You're going to like the DVD even better. You'll be blown away by the beauty of "Aria".