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The Very Best of Yanni

Yanni · 2000

74 min · 16 tracks · new age music

A sweeping collection of lush soundscapes where orchestral arrangements meet contemporary melodies, inviting listeners into a serene auditory journey.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Santorini — This track exemplifies Yanni’s ability to create evocative landscapes through music, featuring dynamic orchestration that transports listeners to the Greek isle it's named after.
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    One Man's Dream — With its poignant piano melodies and atmospheric strings, this piece stands out as a reflective exploration of personal aspirations and desires.
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    Marching Season — Combining rhythmic percussion with soaring melodies, this track showcases Yanni’s talent for blending different musical styles to create an uplifting experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • sweeping orchestral soundscapes
  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • introspective afternoon reflections
  • evocative melodies for daydreaming
  • wave-like pacing for immersion

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking fast-paced excitement
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'The Very Best of Yanni' was released in 2000, Yanni had established himself as a prominent figure in the new age genre, following his breakthrough album 'Live at the Acropolis' in 1994. This compilation captures the essence of his expansive career and popularity during the late '90s, showcasing tracks that highlight his signature blend of classical and contemporary influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Enya· Vangelis· David Arkenstone

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Aria 4:01
  • 2 Looking Glass 6:41
  • 3 In the Morning Light 3:51
  • 4 Marching Season 5:37
  • 5 Swept Away 4:44
  • 6 One Man's Dream 2:46
  • 7 The Mermaid 3:49
  • 8 To the One Who Knows 5:39
  • 9 Santorini 4:37
  • 10 Acroyali 5:08
  • 11 In the Mirror 4:08
  • 12 Someday 4:37
  • 13 Flight of Fantasy 5:42
  • 14 The End of August 4:53
  • 15 The Rain Must Fall 4:38
  • 16 Face in the Photograph 3:45

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata