The greatest risk Yanni took was adding lyrics to his most iconic instrumental tracks. For a die-hard fan, this is sacrilege; for a new listener, it is an entry point.
Yanni Voices Live from the Forum in Acapulco was a pivot point in Yanni's career. It aired as a major PBS Special, introducing him to a younger demographic and proving that his musical brand was adaptable. It stripped away the "elevator music" stigma sometimes unfairly attached to New Age music, replacing it with a showcase of legitimate vocal virtuosity. yanni voices live from the forum in acapulco
A fiery, Spanish-language reimagining of "Desire." The greatest risk Yanni took was adding lyrics