Ethnicity Yanni

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  • Release Date: 02/11/2003
  • Sales Rank: 24,980
  • Label: VIRGIN RECORDS US
  • UPC: 724358151602

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Ethnicity

1LISTENRites of Passage 4:35
2LISTENFor All Seasons 5:37
3LISTENThe Promise 3:42
4LISTENRainmaker 5:36
5LISTENWritten on the Wind 3:56
6LISTENPlaying by Heart 4:38
7LISTENAt First Sight 5:14
8LISTENTribal Dream 5:35
9LISTENAlmost a Whisper 3:51
10LISTENNever Too Late 5:01
11LISTENPlaytime 5:29
12LISTENJivaeri (Jiva-Eri) 4:37

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Yanni's 13th album, Ethnicity, explores its multi-cultural theme in classic Yanni fashion. Layering delicate vocals, exotic instrumental sounds, world beats, and the Greek idol's signature keyboard style, Yanni conjures an optimistic musical tapestry with a global reach. From the anthem-like "Rites of Passage" to the upbeat "For All Seasons" to the poignant "Almost a Whisper" the album moves through a variety of moods. Vocals are a prominent ingredient -- singing out full force ("The Promise"), adding an ethereal touch ("Written on the Wind"), or evoking primeval chant ("Rainmaker"). Colorful instruments, too, like the didgeridoo on "Rainmaker," add to the album's international feel. But, ultimately, it's Yanni's eloquently lyrical melodies that captivate most on this album in celebration of universal harmony. EJ Johnson, Barnes & Noble

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Ethnicityby Anonymous

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December 24, 2005: This is a fantastic album, but a departure for Yanni. He's added vocals, new instruments, and when we saw him in concert, was consistantly acting as more of a director than solo artist- still the lead, but he has some very talented people with him in this album, and he was decently careful to point them out. Fantastic songs!

Ethnicityby Anonymous

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March 18, 2004: This album is somewhat of a departure for Yanni: there remain many elements of his trademark keyboard style, but the addition of a variety of world music elements give the music added interest and appeal. I, for one, like the evolution! In particular, the duduk and Uillean pipes of Pedro Eustache, Karen Briggs’ soulful violin, and a choir of male and female vocalists create new and exciting textures. Most of the numbers are mysterious, stirring and high-energy. “The Promise” and “Almost a Whisper” are new renditions of old instrumental favorites, enhanced by vocals. Often I don’t care for that sort of retooling, but Yanni’s keyboard melodies are so plaintive and emotional that they do sometimes cry out for lyrics, and these two selections seem particularly well-suited. Also included in the package is a bonus disc--a 25-minute DVD--of Yanni’s live performance at Royal Albert Hall: a gala spectacle with a light show, video screen, orchestra and even A pipe organ. (The music is nice, as is the tribute to his father, but the visual images do get a little silly: with a full orchestra and a second keyboardist playing the bulk of the parts, and a conductor handling the coordination of the musicians, poor Yanni doesn’t always have much to do other than grin at the cameras, toss his long hair about, dance around in the confined space between his mountains of keyboards, and make eyes at the other soloists--who incidently include Pedro Eustache and Karen Briggs from the CD.) Nonetheless, because of its energy and variety, “Ethnicity” has quickly become my favorite of Yanni’s recordings. Others include the retrospectives “In Celebration of Life” and “Reflections of Passion”.


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