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Yanni - Voices
- Say the word “Yanni” to anyone of my generation (mid 30s), and you will instantly revoke some sort of visceral reaction, whether positive or negative. But on “Voices,” the trademark instrumental Yanni keyboard sound, while present, is combined to good effect with some very adept vocals, which takes this recording to another level.
Songs like "The Keeper," "Never Leave The Sun" and "Before the Night Ends" all have a beautiful arrangement complemented by a lovely female vocal, and "Our Days" has a rich, tonal Middle Eastern slant to its melody that grabs you, as does "Ritual De Amor (Desire)." While the lyrics on some of these tracks leave a little to be desired and are overly sentimental, they do manage to convey their intended emotions. For me, the highlight is "Mas Alia," as the Yanni sound audiences have come to know works well here with the Spanish-language vocals. "Unico Amore" is also beautiful, with the very talented Nathan Pacheco lending a hand.
This is not your stereotypical Yanni CD, and I was pleasantly surprised at the level of artistry exhibited. If you like solid vocal performances, it’s worth checking out.
Reviewer: JC Chute
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Reviewer's Rating: 7
Reader's Rating: 9.50
Reader's Votes: 2
Added: 6-Apr-2009
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