Yanni (born Yiannis Chrysomallis, Greek: Γιάννης Χρυσομάλλης, on November 14, 1954) is a Greek keyboardist and composer. He was born in Kalamata, Greece.
Yanni is a self-taught pianist who began his musical career by giving recitals for family members. Early in his life, he was also a competitive swimmer in Greece and set a national record in the 50-meter freestyle competition. He later attended the University of Minnesota and earned a B.A. in psychology. After graduation, Yanni chose to try a career in music, although he could not read music and had no formal training. Using his own form of musical shorthand, he began writing original works.
While a student at the University of Minnesota, Yanni joined an up-and-coming local group called Chameleon, which was headed by drummer Charlie Adams. Chameleon earned some modest commercial success touring throughout the Midwest, particularly in the states of Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois and South Dakota. Eventually, Yanni grew...
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(LiveDaily.com) Yanni [ tickets ] will release a new DVD, entitled "Yanni Voices Live In Concert," on Oct. 27, according to a press release.... continued
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(LiveDaily.com) Yanni [ tickets ] will kick off the second leg of his "Yanni Voices" tour this week with discount seating and a two-for-one special offer in select cities.... continued
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(LiveDaily.com) Yanni [ tickets ] has canceled his Tuesday (4/28) night concert at the Wachovia Arena in Wilkes-Barre, PA, due to unforeseen production issues, according to the venue website.... continued
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(LiveDaily.com) New-age icon Yanni [ tickets ] will return to the road next spring to support his first new studio album in six years.... continued
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Track listing: RainmakerKeys to ImaginationEnchantmentStanding in MotionOn Sacred GroundPlaytimeUntil the Last MomentIf I Could Tell YouFor All SeasonsThe StormPreludeNostalgiaWorld Dance
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Track listing: Rites of PassageFor All SeasonsThe PromiseRainmakerWritten on the WindPlaying by HeartAt First SightTribal DreamAlmost a WhisperNever Too LatePlay TimeJivaeri
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Track listing: You Only Live OnceFlight Of FantasyTo The One Who KnowsKey To ImaginationButterfly DanceNice To Meet YouSantoriniNostalgiaAriaPoint Of OriginNightBirdChasing Shadows
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Track listing: Paths on WaterMarching SeasonReflections Of PassionLooking GlassA Word In PrivateOne Man's DreamFelitsaIn The MirrorDesireThe Rain Must FallRunning TimeForbidden Dreams
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Track listing: Looking GlassIn The Morning LightMarching SeasonOne Man's DreamThe MermaidTo The One Who KnowsAcroyaliIn The MirrorSomedayFlight Of FantasyThe End Of AugustThe Rain Must FallFace In The PhotographSwept Away
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Track listing: The Flame WithinMidnight HymnNovember SkyWith an OrchidWishing WellA Walk in the RainHighlandIf I Could Tell YouIn Your EyesReason for RainbowsOn Sacred Ground
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Track listing: After the SunriseIn the Morning LightEnchantmentTrue NatureOnly a MemoryNostalgiaA Word in PrivateOne Man's DreamFarewellTurn of the Tide
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Track listing: Reflections of PassionSantoriniAfter the SunriseTrue NatureAlmost a WhisperSwept AwayThe MermaidFlight of FantasySecret VowsAcroyaliSong for AntarticaMarching SeasonSand DanceIn the MirrorPaths on Water
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Track listing: Forgotten YesterdaysOnly A MemoryPoint Of OriginMarching SeasonAfter The SunriseUntil The Last MomentTwilightKeys To ImaginationA Word In PrivateTrue NatureThe MagusFace In The Photograph
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Track listing: Steal the SkyFountain / Life Is SeriousI'll Think About It / Fenesta VasciaBaghdad Airport / Main TitleStealing the JetMunir Flies the JetMunir Lands the PlaneFinaleNowhere Man (Cue)
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Track listing: Within AttractionEnchantmentA Word in PrivateBefore I GoFelitsaSomedayThe Rain Must Fall
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Track listing: Forgotten YesterdaysWithin AttractionSong for AntarcticaKeys to ImaginationStanding in MotionAfter the SunriseAcroyaliReflections of PassionLooking GlassNostalgiaChasing Shadows
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Track listing: In the Morning LightOne Man's DreamOnce Upon a TimeEnchantmentFace in the PhotographForbidden DreamsThe MermaidSecret VowsPaths on WaterA Word in PrivateFirst TouchSand Dance
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Track listing: So Long My FriendTo the One Who KnowsAlmost a WhisperBefore I GoIn the MirrorFirst TouchEnchantmentFelitsaSecret VowsWhispers in the DarkTo Take to HoldIn The Morning Light
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Track listing: Forbidden DreamsNostalgiaAfter the SunriseKeys to ImaginationUntil the Last Moment
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Track listing: DeliveranceAdagio in C MinorRenegadeDance With a StrangerTributePreludeLove Is AllSouthern ExposureWaltz in 7/8NightingaleNiki Nana (We're One)
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Track listing: North Shore of MatsushimaPoint of OriginWithin AttractionDance With a StrangerChasing ShadowsDays Of SummerNightBird
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Track listing: The SphynxYou Only Live OncePort Of MysteryButterfly DanceFarewellLooking GlassThe MagusStreet Level
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Track listing: In the MirrorIn the Morning LightA Love for LifeOne Man's DreamWithin AttractionForbidden DreamsOnce Upon a TimeChasing ShadowsQuiet ManEnchantmentSo Long My FriendBefore I GoThe End of AugustFace in the Photograph
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Track listing: Once Upon a TimeWithin AttractionSong for AntarcticaA Love for LifeReflections of PassionOnly a MemoryFlight of FantasyTo the One Who KnowsThe End of AugustMarching SeasonNice to Meet You (Special Radio Edit)A Night to RememberTo Take ... To Hold
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Track listing: Overture / Carol's ThemeWelcome to MidnightCarol Through the Rooms'Oh, Daddy' / Carol Sees Fletcher / Rathead on IceCarol's Theme - Soft InterludeThe Rape (Part I and II)AftermathCarol Talk to MariaSharpe #2 Dies / Carol's NightmareCarol's Theme / Sadness of the HeartThe Library of PornThe Cabinet Falls / Carol Out in the Street / Attic / Dinner and Downstairs in the ClubThe S&M RoomEnd Sequence: The Final Confrontation / Carol's Theme / Sister in Pain / Sonny's DeathFinale / Carol's Theme
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Track listing: AriaMarching SeasonThe End of August
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Track listing: In the Morning LightOne Man's DreamBefore I GoEnchantmentThe End of AugustTo Take ... To HoldIn the MirrorFelitsaOnly a MemoryUntil the Last MomentWhispers in the Dark
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Track listing: Once Upon a TimeA Love for LifeNice to Meet YouSo Long My FriendTo the One Who KnowsFace in the PhotographFelitsaDesireAriaIn the MirrorA Night to RememberYou Only Live Once
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Track listing: SantoriniSong for AntarcticaMarching SeasonKeys to ImaginationLooking GlassSomedayWithin AttractionSand DanceWalkaboutStanding in Motion
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Track listing: After the SunriseThe MermaidQuiet ManNostalgiaAlmost a WhisperThe Rain Must FallAcroyaliFarewellTrue NatureSecret VowsFlight of FantasyA Word in PrivateFirst TouchReflections of PassionSwept Away
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Track listing: Niki Nana (We're One)Running TimeSomedayHuman ConditionFirst TouchNightbirdQuiet ManDance With a Stranger
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Track listing: Swept AwayMarching SeasonChasing ShadowsThe Rain Must FallDays of SummerReflections of PassionWalkaboutEverglade RunA Word in Private
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Track listing: Sand DanceAfter the SunriseStanding in MotionThe MermaidWithin AttractionStreet LevelSecret VowsPoint of OriginAcroyaliPaths on Water
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Track listing: The North Shore of MatsushimaLooking GlassNostalgiaSantoriniPort of MysteryKeys to ImaginationForgotten YesterdaysForbidden Dreams
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Track listing: The SphynxButterfly DanceStringsTwilightThe ChaseFarewellTurn of the TideThe Magus
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Yanni was born
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