Yanni: Live at the Acropolis (1994)

Overrated and overhyped

All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

Story: It's very simple but honestly that is fine.

Each character in this movie — down to the smallest one — is an individual rather than a type, prone to spontaneous changes of mood and sometimes amusing outbursts of pettiness or ill humor.

I waited for a whole 11 years for this DVD and i finally got my hands on it!! i like all its tracks specially Aria and One man's dream..they blow me away. An absolute must for every music lover! i first heard it when i was a kid in 1995. i began liking the track Aria and after repeated listening started liking the whole album (u know i was just a kid then, with little interest for songs). being able to see the concert was a dream come true thanks to this DVD! i have now seen it many times now but don't seem to get enough of it. the royal philharmonic orchestra coupled with Yanni's charisma create such an aura that simply take you to some other world. wish i was there to watch the spectacle in Greece then. but the DVD does manage to recreate the event with its magnificent sound and video quality....go ahead and buy it.

Simply marvelous! I first saw this concert on TV in China in 1994. I have seen it a hundred times since and I continue to love it even more. This is very personal listening, you provide the wick and the fuel and let the music light your fire. I take my hat off to all the musicians on stage especially the woman in red and the conductor. The violin duet they perform on 'within attraction' is nothing short of magical. I think this is the kind of performance that simply can not be repeated. It was a once in a lifetime show and am sure all the musicians on stage will live to remember those moments for as long they live. It was very special.

If there ever was anything like the perfect live performance... this MUST be it. While other concerts might tickle your fancy when it comes to your particular taste, this one meets the highest expectations of any true music-lover. The setting (the Acropolis), the lighting, the music and it's acoustics, the atmosphere, the moderate but distinctive glamor; everything tells you you're watching -and listening to- something special.I never heard of Yanni before I saw this stunning performance. Since the verbal introduction (however enthusiastic) of my friend did not convince me I started watching this DVD with certain skepticism. After my friend had pressed "play" however, it didn't take much longer than 5 minutes for me to get lost in -what only can be described as- an explosion of pure melody, visual pleasure and utter entertainment. It won't matter if you're into R'n'B or Hard Rock ... if you truly love music then you'll most certainly appreciate this masterpiece. This live performance probably sets the standard for a long, long time to come.Queen at Wembley was superb, no doubt about it. Now filter that experience, condense it, multiply it and add vintage.I'd recommend this ear/eye candy to anyone that has developed a taste for good music and all it's aspects. I'd also advise you fully exploit the quality of your audio-system when viewing Yanni at The Acroplois.

The concert begins with Santorini a chilling track. Then Yanni and his amazing team produce a continuous flow of wonderful, amazing and refreshing music that has never been heard on this planet before. Karen Briggs the superhuman violinist,"the lady in red" just adds to this heavenly evening with her violin performance. Her solo performances are mind blowing. And so is Charlie Adams who is damn happy and excited to break his drums.Yanni looks God-like and plays with wonderful dexterity on a grand piano and many other synthesizers. Also Royal Philharmonic Orchestra team from London delivered a great performance.It was a perfect evening with perfect harmony of different musical instruments. It sounded like music made in heaven. I am sure the audience who were there that evening felt close enough to heaven. I wish I was there. A perfect masterpiece!!! I wish I could give it a 100 out of 10. Must see and you wont regret it.