Yanni Voices: Live From The Forum In Acapulco Review

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(More customer reviews)I ended up seeing this concert twice while they were on tour, and it was without a doubt the best concert experience I have ever been to. The vocalists are incredibly talented (well... three out of four aint bad, you wouldn't be faulted for confusing Ender Thomas with Enrique Iglesias if you heard him. He's fun, but not on the level of the other three) and the music is incredibly fun, tonally rich, energetic, and well-arranged. Chloe and Nathan in particular, are truly something special. Both gave incredibly emotional, moving, powerful performances at each of the concerts I attended.
I bought the Yanni Voices CD, and I recommend that if you are an audiophile Yanni lover, you stay away from that CD. The recording quality is so-so at best - the mix is thick, without much separation or soundstage, and can get slightly distorted in dynamic passages. If you're a Yanni fan with a discriminating ear, and have enjoyed the "Live at the Acropolis" or "Yanni Live! The Concert Event" albums, this is the CD to get a hold of if you can find it (although it will likely come at a steep price as long as it isn't commercially released - I have no idea if/when that might happen). Unlike the studio Voices CD, this one actually feels like I'm back in the room with these incredible performers - Chloe's performance of "Change" is truly something to behold.
Yanni fans - get your hands on this if you can!
One quick note - the audio on this is not the same as the Live at the Acapulco DVD, which has the same studio tracks that the Voices CD uses, dubbed over concert footage. This is the only Voices recording that actually has the sound quality to match the performance.

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After Yanni's four-year hiatus from public performance, Yanni Voices: Live From the Forum in Acapulco marks his triumphant return to the stage and, for the first time in his remarkable career, features show-stopping vocal performances by young artists who bring to life his most popular musical compositions.
Long a PBS favorite, Yanni has a unique ability to engage his audience with his masterful productions; he has done so again, creating an enchanting and riveting experience that features beautiful music, spectacular choreography, dazzling costumes and dynamic set design. Most prominently featured in Yanni Voices: Live From the Forum in Acapulco are the "Voices" themselves - Nathan Pacheco, Chloe, Ender Thomas and Leslie Mills - four exceptional vocalists who, under Yanni's direction, perform both original and classic Yanni compositions accompanied by Yanni's acclaimed orchestra, comprised of musicians from across the globe.
Track listing:
1. Omaggio (Tribute)
2. The Keeper
3. Ritual De Amor (Desire)
4. Before The Night Ends
5. Within Attraction
6. Change
7. Bajo El Cielo De Noviembre (November Sky)
8. Unico Amore (Enchantment)
9. Mi Todo Eres Tu (Until The Last Moment)
10. Duet
11. Amare Di Nuovo (Adagio In C Minor)
12. Santorini

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Yanni Voices Review

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(More customer reviews)About 2 months ago I happened to catch a PBS broadcast of this concert performance, and I was instantly mesmerized by it. This experience led me to buy the CD and then ultimately see Yanni in concert at Radio City Music Hall on May 2. It was an absolutely amazing event, both musically and visually.
Previously, I only owned Yanni's "Live at the Acropolis" CD. I recently bought three more of his CDs, and all are nothing short of excellent. As far as I know, all of Yanni's previous works are almost entirely instrumental, so "Voices" represents a departure from his usual work in that regard. There is still a connection, however, to these other works because several of the tracks on "Voices" are previous Yanni songs with lyrics added. The lyrics were either written entirely by the singers themselves or in collaboration with Yanni (and a few others).
I can understand that some reviewers may be unaccustomed to hearing a substantial vocal content to Yanni's music, but this in no way detracts from the album. Quite the contrary, the vocals are profoundly moving and make this album a phenomenal piece of artistry. If I had to characterize the vocal quality of each of the four singers I would say:
Chloe: sultry, sensual
Leslie Mills: angelic, velvety
Nathan Pacheco: majestic, emotive
Ender Thomas: impassioned, exotic
The album has 17 tracks which represent a rather eclectic mix of music:
1) Omaggio (Tribute): performance by Nathan with Chloe on a few background vocals in the beginning; Italian lyrics
2) The Keeper: solo performance by Leslie
3) Our Days: a mostly instrumental piece (Middle-Eastern flavor) with some vocals by Leslie
4) Never Leave the Sun: solo performance by Leslie
5) Before the Night Ends: solo performance by Leslie
6) 1001: instrumental
7) Más Allá: solo performance by Ender; Spanish lyrics
8) Unico Amore (Enchantment): solo performance by Nathan; Italian lyrics
9) Vivi Il Tuo Sogno (Almost a Whisper): solo performance by Nathan; Italian lyrics
10) Orchid: instrumental (Asian flavor)
11) Set Me Free: solo performance by Chloe
12) Kill Me With Your Love: solo performance by Chloe
13) Mi Todo Eres Tú (Until the Last Moment): duet by Chloe and Ender; lyrics in Spanish (mostly) and English
14) Rituál de Amor (Desire): solo performance by Ender; Spanish lyrics
15) Moments Without Time: instrumental (piano and guitar)
16) Nei Tuoi Occhi (In the Mirror): duet by Chloe and Nathan; Italian and English lyrics
17) Amare di Nuovo (Adagio in C Minor): solo performance by Nathan; Italian lyrics
I would also add that the musicians on this album, especially those who play violin, cello, and harp, are incredibly talented. (Each of them was spotlighted in a solo performance at the Radio City Music Hall concert.)
I would heartily recommend this album. I have not stopped listening to it since I bought it. In my estimation, it not only represents the amazing musical talent that Yanni possesses, it also is a forum to introduce four very gifted singers to the music/performance world.
Other Considerations:
This CD comes packaged with a bonus DVD that includes the following tracks (some of which are not on the CD): Unico Amore (Enchantment), Kill Me With Your Love, Change, Ritual de Amor (Desire), Before the Night Ends, Amare di Nuovo (Adagio in C Minor), Mi Todo Eres Tu (Until the Last Moment), The Keeper, Nei Tuoi Occhi (In the Mirror), Bajo el Cielo de Noviembre (November Sky), Omaggio (Tribute), and Tour Highlights. These tracks are *not* taped from tour performances; they are studio versions, either with Yanni sitting at the piano playing while one of the four singers performs a song or tapings of studio recordings (the duets). The tracks also include some commentary by Yanni and the album's producer, Rick Wake.
The CD comes with a menu of choices that include links to (a) get the lyrics to the album's songs; (b) join Yanni's fan club; (c) get information about this album's tour; and (d) tell Disney records what you think about the CD.


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AS SEEN ON PBS Yanni makes a triumphant return with the addition of "voices." For the first time ever, new vocal sensations Nathan Pacheco, Leslie Mills, Ender Thomas and Chloe lend their voices and lyrics to Yanni's beloved classics and new songs.

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