Most of you know that I'm a HUGE fan of Yanni. The music he creates inspires, relaxes and enthuses me. I would say that throughout the day whether it's through my ipod or pandora on my tv that I listen to his music at least once a day. So, when I heard that he was coming to El Paso, TX I had to take my mom, Karen and her mother Edith along. I was lucky enough to get front row tickets!! I'll never forget the moment when Yanni stepped out on stage and we realized just how close we were to him, my mom grabbed my arm with both hands and while shaking me said, "CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS! WE'RE SO CLOSE!!"
So, the music was loud and upbeat and we were so excited to be there. Getting to sit so close was a totally new experience for us. We've been to his concerts before, but were seated so far away. This time it was very intimate because of the Theatre and we could see the sweat of the musicians while they played and the veins in their arms as they just NAILED their parts. I'm so glad that Karen and Edith got to go since I've been trying to explain what his concerts are like. You just can't put it into words. Yanni said that he'd be back next year so we'll be ready for our Yanni Fix with whoever wants to join us! :)
So, the music was loud and upbeat and we were so excited to be there. Getting to sit so close was a totally new experience for us. We've been to his concerts before, but were seated so far away. This time it was very intimate because of the Theatre and we could see the sweat of the musicians while they played and the veins in their arms as they just NAILED their parts. I'm so glad that Karen and Edith got to go since I've been trying to explain what his concerts are like. You just can't put it into words. Yanni said that he'd be back next year so we'll be ready for our Yanni Fix with whoever wants to join us! :)
This is one of my favorite songs and Samvel Yervinyan just always plays it as smooth as butter!! I'm convinced that he's the BEST violinist in the world. While watching him play I would just marvel at how he can get the most intense sound and then the most gentle, almost like a whisper out of the violin. So amazing. I'm sure he has to replace his bows after every show because the strings are just falling off from his intense playing. I listen to this song while jogging, folding laundry, mowing the lawn YOU NAME IT!! Just when I thought they weren't going to play it at the concert, Yanni came out for an encore and I stood up, screamed (don't worry I wasn't the only one!!) and started dancing!! Here's a video of that song...
This song Yanni dedicated to his mother and when I heard it at the concert I couldn't contain myself. Tears just freely flowed as I thought about how sweet it was that I was able to share this experience with my mom! With Karen and Grandmother also there sharing the moment; it was just to much for me, so beautiful. Such a moving song, Felista.
Listen to the other Yanni videos, close your eyes and feel the music. If you want another dancing song listen to WORLD DANCE. I'm so thankful that God blesses people with such talent.
