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Tribute
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0724384498122
Label: Virgin Records Us
Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us
MPN: 44981
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Virgin Records Us
Release Date: November 04, 1997
Studio: Virgin Records Us
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Editorial Review:
The album's title is Tribute, but it just as easily could be called Spectacle. Everything here is done on a grand scale, from its ambitious staging areas (the Taj Mahal and China's Forbidden City re-creations) to its large gathering of instrumentalists (more than two dozen) to the histrionics of two impassioned vocalists on a pair of the album's 11 tracks. The only thing missing seems to be the maestro himself--so submerged is the visionary-keyboardist in the mix. The musician showcased most often on Tribute turns out to be energetic violinist Karen Briggs, a familiar figure by now to all who have watched Yanni's global ramblings on television. The compositions and arrangements, it seems, are intended to be the stars as Yanni lives out his Beethoven-like dream sequence. Stylistically, the music ranges from urban smooth jazz to earnest orchestral sweeps. A grand concept, but not an entirely great result. --Terry Wood
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Enough of the big band sound.
It had to happen eventually.
Yanni went from solo genius to big band wannbe.
It worked on Acropolis but that was enough for me.
Now it's just big and pretentious.
Dull, uninspired, a big noisy mess of notes flying around with no direction.
Where is the passion from his early work? Gone!
The innovation? Gone!
This one is for Yanni completists only.
Rating:  - Absolutely love it!
I think this is one of the best CDs I own. This was probably one of the best purchases I've ever made.
Rating: - YANNI, nothing else
While flipping through television channels one Sunday evening back in 1994, I stopped at PBS. Intriqued by the set, which was in Greece, I watched a long-haired good looking man playing the keyboard, backed by a huge orchestra. The song grabbed my attention, and I became a Yanni fan
forever. TRIBUTE has a terrific collection of songs, including RENEGADE and NIGHTENGALE. There is a nice balance of material. By the way, the PBS show was YANNI at the Acroplis, and the song----STANDING IN MOTION. ... Read More
Rating:  - How can I say that this is his best?
Yanni is a great composer, sexy musician and the best piano player I know.
I heard people saying "Music" is "Divine"...and his composition is one of the best examples for that.
I don't know who Yanni was, until I watched his live concert at Taj Mahal on TV. I was very disappointed with myself, because I came to know about him so lately, and I missed his inspirational music all these days.
After that I started listening to his other collections and believe me each ... Read More
Rating:  - It was not the disc I was expecting
First of all, I will say Yanni's music seems fascinating for me. He is not only a fantastic composer and a virtuoso player. His arrangements are incredible and his shows are unique and spectacular.
Like this. This disc has all I've said before. So, why doesn't have the full five stars? There are a few reasons.
When you have listened to all Yanni's dics you can see he has done a lot of remasterings, concerts and compilations. This disc has almost all-new material, excepting for a ... Read More
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