I love listening to instrumental tunes while I'm working or resting. There's just something about it that relaxes me and puts a smile on my face. If you're a fan of them too, you may be interested to know that after over 8 years, Yanni has created a new album of instrumental compositions. 

Truth Of Touch is a gorgeous collection of original pieces. This album was sent to me to review about a week ago and I've been listening to it during my "me time" {aka the kiddos' nap time} every day since then. I just love it. 

Now, if you've been reading here long enough, you may remember me going on and on about Yanni a while ago. In fact, I even saw him in concert! {Click the link to read about that if you missed it.} I mentioned in that post...almost 2 years ago...how much I loved Nathan Pacheco and Leslie Mills at that concert. They're both extremely talented and sooo nice in person. I was pleasantly surprised to hear both Leslie and Nathan on this album. So surprised, in fact, that I grabbed the CD case and ripped through the insert to see if it was really them. Can you picture the HUGE smile on my face when I heard that? 

Don't get me wrong, I loved the entire album without the vocal tracks. These songs were just the icing on the cake. Beautiful vocals sung over genius composition gets me every time. :)

There is a tour going on to celebrate this new release as well. Unfortunately, Yanni isn't stopping anywhere near Detroit so I won't be able to see him in concert this time. You may be able to, though! Check out the dates and locations by visiting Yanni's website. And, if you're in Detroit and want to see Yanni stop here, click the widget!!! {P.S. If Yanni isn't coming to your home town, you can click at the bottom of the tour page and ask him to add your city to the list too!}

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THE GIVEAWAY!! {Now Closed}

I don't want to keep something this good to myself so I'm grateful to One2One Network for letting me give one of YOU a CD!

To enter: Tell me what you love about Instrumental Compositions and/or what you love about Yanni and his work.


For additional entries:

• Blog about this giveaway with links back to this post/blog.
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Please leave a separate comment for each entry. This giveaway will run until April 23rd at 11:59pm ET. The winner will be selected by using random.org and will be contacted and announced on or around April 24th. If the prize is not claimed within 48 hours of initial contact, I will randomly select another winner. Void where prohibited. No purchase necessary. Open to US.

**Thanks to One2One Network, who supplied the items to facilitate this review and giveaway. I wasn't compensated in any way. In this post I share my thoughts and opinions of the item mentioned. Others may have a different experience or opinion.**

Have You Heard About Yanni's New Album? {review, giveaway, and tour info}

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My mind is still in some sort of musical bliss today after being able to experience Yanni Voices live in concert in Detroit, MI last night. Honestly, I have never been so moved by a concert. 

Let me start at the beginning. My mom and I arrived at the will call window to pick-up our tickets before the show. We were surprised and very excited to see that we would be sitting on the floor only 6 rows away from the stage. (Thank you One2One Network for your generosity.) We loved every second of the show and did not want it to end at all.

The vocalists were simply outstanding and breathtaking. I could not believe the purity and strength behind each voice. Each vocalist had something different to add to our experience and I loved every performance.

The musicians were simply out of this world. The talent each individual musician held was...well...unbelievable. There were solos scattered throughout the night from drummers, a guitarists, violinists, and more. I shook my head in awe at each one and I wish I could show you a clip of each one. (Can you tell I'm having a hard time finding the words to describe the concert? It was all too much to take in.)

I happen to be a big fan of Nathan Pacheco. His voice is phenomenal and it gave me goosebumps to hear it in person. Here's a video of my favorite "Nathan Pacheco song"; Adagio in C Minor.

My other favorite song of the night was from Leslie Mills. It's called "Before the Night Ends". She told me after the show that she really had to search herself for the lyrics to this song as she wrote it to a classic Yanni piece. What she created is beautiful, peaceful, and hopeful. 

There was a funny moment during the show that I just HAVE to share. During a quiet moment, Yanni was speaking about the next song to be performed. A girl in the audience yelled out "I love you, Yanni" to which he replied (lathered in his wonderful accent), "I love you too." He then continued to talk about the song when a man yelled out, "Yanni! I love you, Yanni!". The audience burst into laughter and Yanni politely replied, "This is the quiet part of the show." Of course, everyone really started laughing after that and I felt badly for poor Leslie who had to keep her composure and sing after everyone calmed down. 

Finally, I MUST, MUST share about the meet and greet after the show. Those who had passes were whisked away down the back stairways and hallways of the Palace of Auburn Hills and lead to the area where we were to wait. Moments later, the vocalists themselves came to talk with us, take pictures, and sign autographs. Each person was so gracious and giving of their time. 

Ender Thomas was the first of the vocalists I was able to talk to. He politely asked me if he could give me a hug and he signed my Cd cover for me. He also took time to greet my baby bump (so sweet). Leslie Mills was the next for me to meet. She asked about my blog and I asked her about songwriting. She was sweet and beautiful. I wished I had more time to spend speaking with her. I was able to meet Chloe next and share with her how much I enjoyed her performance. (She loves to dance). Finally, I met Nathan Pacheco. He shared with me how much he enjoyed seeing some parts of Michigan. I wondered where else he had traveled but had very limited time to speak to him since he was being rushed to his bus with the rest of the vocalists.

Here are some pictures of the night.

Here are all 4 vocalists performing their last song of the night.

 

I know..."Surprise!" Here, Ender and I are looking for a silver sharpie. We found one. :)

 

Ender Thomas and Leslie Mills

Chloe and Ender were singing "Happy Birthday" to this lucky lady. :)

 Nathan Pacheco

In short, if you have an opportunity to see Yanni Voices in concert, jump on it. You won't regret it at all. 

*Special shout out to Beth, Michelle, and Courtney. It was lovely to have met some local bloggers.

*I received complimentary tickets and backstage passes to this concert in exchange for my honest opinion. I received no other compensation. Thanks to One2One Network for the opportunity.*

Yanni Voices: My Concert Experience

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You'll be taking the 2 tickets and meet-and-greet passes for the Yanni Voices Concert in Detroit, MI. I hope you're as excited as I am about this show!!  See ya there! (Well, I may not actually "see you".) Enjoy!

Yanni Voices Tickets...The Winner!

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The Yanni Voices tour has begun and they're coming to the Detroit, MI area very soon. (June 5th to be exact.)

If you have yet to hear the music made by Yanni Voices, you're truly missing out. The music is beautiful and moving. The vocalists have amazing talent that is sure to hold your attention and leave you wanting more.

To give you a little taste of what the tour is all about, I give you this video.

Are you ready to buy your tickets to see the show? What if I told you I have 2 tickets to giveaway ALONG WITH a Meet & Greet with the vocalists themselves??

I'll be there that evening and would love for you to join me.

THE GIVEAWAY

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Thanks to One2One Network and Yanni Voices, I have the opportunity to give one person 2 tickets to the show and a chance to meet the vocalists. This will be a great night so be sure to enter.

To enter:

• Visit Yanni Voices and tell me one song that you would love to hear live. (scroll down to the "Music" part of the page.)

If you would like additional entries:

• Follow my blog
• Blog about this giveaway including the link to my post. (comment with a link to your post)
  
• Follow me on Twitter (@TheMrsC) (comment with your twitter name)
  
• Tweet about this giveaway: "Win 2 tix to see Yanni Voices in Detroit!! amyclary.blogspot.com" (comment with a link to your tweet)
  
• Daily Re-Tweets are available for even more chances to win. Just comment with the link to your re-tweet.

Please leave a separate comment for each entry. This giveaway will run until May 23rd at 11:00pm ET. I will confirm with the winner who's name the tickets should be held under at will-call (photo id is required for pick-up) following random.org choosing who the winner will be.

Good luck!

Yanni Voices Tickets Giveaway CLOSED

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