The first time I heard Yanni was through a Singapore TV program where they used Within Attraction as their opening music, and I didn't know who Yanni is during that time, until again, I watched Yanni's Tribute Live on Singapore's TV channel back in the 90s. Then, I fall in love with Live At The Acropolis too!
I love Santorini of Live At The Acropolis the most! The energy flows with the melodies smoothly, and it creates an impact in your heart, with its musical impressiveness! It's strong, but just nice that you'll be able to receive the energy that it delivers.
The other part I love about Yanni is his progressive style, and the slow keyboard solo of Santorini gives me an asian, oriental kind of feeling. It's just so imaginative, like taking you from where you are to Santorini to somewhere in the far east area and back in Santorini again...
It's gonna be a long weekend here in Malaysia, I'm going back in my home town and sure gonna play this song on my way home!
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I'm not a gamer, but was introduced to Final Fantasy X OST by my ex-boss. I actually skipped almost all tracks of the 4-disc set except for this one, Besaido-jima @ Besaid Island by Japanese game composer, Masashi Hamauzu (浜渦正志).
The song tile has best described the song. It really makes you feel like you're spending a wonderful holiday on a beautiful island, waking up early in the morning to the sunny beaches and cooling breeze.
I love the simple arrangement of the song with the touch of oriental kind of new age style. Hmm... feel like taking a break to a special island on earth...
Final Fantasy X: Original Soundtrack (2001)
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This is a song I heard on SHOUTcast radio back in 2006. I always tune into HAPPYDAY NEW AGE RADIO through Winamp SHOUTcast at night especially when I need a break from the ever rushing design projects. The easy listening new age music broadcasted by HAPPYDAY has helped me going through many crazy nights of hard works.
There was a night when I was lying on sofa in office to take a nap before I carried on with the design works, I heard this soothing tune, which really had my mine and body relaxed deeper than ever. I was so tired then but still, I get up right away to jot down the info.
There were very limited information about the band Hard Romantic, all I know is that they're from Tokyo, Japan, categorised under genres such as New Age, Nu-Jazz, Electronica, and Ambient. All their albums available from Amazon are kinda pricey as they are all imported version CDs.
The vocalist, Liam O'kane, from England, is famous of his vocal works with St. Philip's Boys' Choir (aka Angel Voices and Libera). Now, he is with his own band Jimmy the Squirrel gigging over England.
Here are some web pages of the band and singer you may refer to:
Hard Romantic on myspace: www.myspace.com/hardromantic
Liam O'Kane on myspace: myspace.com/liamokanemusic
Jimmy The Squirrel on myspace: myspace.com/jimmythesquirrel
Finally, I hope this song has the same effect on you that it's gonna soothe you, bring you greater calm, or at least reduce your anxiety. Relax and enjoy!
This song is featured in Sincerely by Hard Romantic
Lyrics:
Your life has been a mess
You'll fall apart unless you change direction
'Cos undernearth the show
Don't think that I don't know
You crave affection
All the love in the world
That's what i have for you
All the love in the world
That's what I've got for you
Sometimes I wonder why
The underdog is either cursed or made to pay
It's indefensible
Even contemptible
But everybody, everybody has their day
All the love in the world
That's what i have for you
All the love in the world
That's what I've got for you
You've waited years
Was is all in vain?
All those tears
You always felt the same
Someone else to blame
It's a losing game
All the love in the world
That's what i have for you
All the love in the world
That's what I've got for you
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