Dare to Dream
Yanni · 1992
59 min · 12 tracks · new age music
A cinematic blend of orchestral textures and melodic piano that invites introspection and emotional resonance.
Why this album works
'Dare to Dream' reached No. 1 on the Billboard Top New Age Albums chart and was pivotal in expanding Yanni's audience globally. It showcased his ability to combine lush orchestrations with personal storytelling, contributing to the rise of new age music in popular culture during the early 90s.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions steady, consistent energy levels dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- Released on March 17, 1992, 'Dare to Dream' is Yanni's fifth studio album, arriving after his breakthrough success with 'Live at the Acropolis'. At this point in his career, Yanni was solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in the new age genre, finding mainstream appeal through his instrumental compositions that blended classical and contemporary influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Christina Aguilera· Nana Mouskouri· Eleftheria Arvanitaki· Vassilis Tsabropoulos· Bob Dylan· Prince· Diana Ross· Madonna
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Once Upon a Time Standout 3:53
- 2 A Love for Life 5:10
- 3 Nice to Meet You 5:39
- 4 So Long My Friend 3:52
- 5 You Only Live Once 7:22
- 6 To the One Who Knows 5:39
- 7 Face in the Photograph 3:49
- 8 Felitsa Standout 4:47
- 9 Desire 5:02
- 10 Aria 4:01
- 11 A Night to Remember Standout 5:51
- 12 In the Mirror 4:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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