Keys to Imagination

Editorial Reviews
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Yanni's 1986 debut release for Private Music remains one of his most striking works. Created in the vinyl era and thus clocking in at a modest 39 minutes, Keys to Imagination nevertheless captures some of Yanni's most expansive, chest-thumping efforts. While some of the electronic voicings used here are beginning to sound faintly dated, Yanni brings his own brand of propulsive, classical-edged thunder to the familiar prog-rock tactic of tension followed by release. The slow-building, Middle Eastern-flavored title track, for instance, circles overhead like a mysterious raven while you explore a deep, narrow desert canyon. In a flash, a torrent of sound roars through the chasm and sweeps you away in a flood of sonic fury. It may not be a perfect record, but it is an entertaining one. --Terry Wood

Keys to Imagination,Yanni,Private Music,Jazz Music,New Age / Meditation,Pop

Keys to Imagination

Tracks:

The North Shore Of Matsushima
Looking Glass
Nostalgia
Santorini
Port Of Mystery
Keys To Imagination
Forgotten Yesterdays
Forbidden Dream

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Yanni's 1986 debut release for Private Music remains one of his most striking works. Created in the vinyl era and thus clocking in at a modest 39 minutes, Keys to Imagination nevertheless captures some of Yanni's most expansive, chest-thumping efforts. While some of the electronic voicings used here are beginning to sound faintly dated, Yanni brings his own brand of propulsive, classical-edged thunder to the familiar prog-rock tactic of tension followed by release. The slow-building, Middle Eastern-flavored title track, for instance, circles overhead like a mysterious raven while you explore a deep, narrow desert canyon. In a flash, a torrent of sound roars through the chasm and sweeps you away in a flood of sonic fury. It may not be a perfect record, but it is an entertaining one. --Terry Wood

Customer Reviews:

great for meditating or massage.......2007-07-26

I really enjoy this album. As a massage therapist I am always looking for good music to work by and Yanni is always good. My only complaint to this album would be that it is to short. I typically do 1 hour treatments and it is much shorter than that, but I burn it with some of his other stuff and it works fine.

On a side note who ever did the cover art did a great job!!!

The best CD on Earth!.......2006-10-02

If you like Yanni, synthesizers, and New Age music, this is definitely for you? Keys to Imagination is the best piece of modern music ever written (I only wish I gad written it instead on Yanni!). North Shore of Matsushima is a great way to start off a CD, conjuring up images of waves crashing on some distant coastline. With the exception of Forgotten Yesterdays, which seems to simply be a space-filler between Keys to Imagination and Forbidden Dream, these are some of the best pieces Yanni has ever written! BUY IT!

The best Yanni CD..........2004-07-09

Yanni, and in particular, 'Keys to Imagination', was the first music that I heard as a young child. I still believe that it is the most beautiful and uplifting collection of songs in existence. Listening to the song 'Nostalgia' fills me with that same feeling. Awesome stuff. I'm not a big fan of synth music in general, but give this one a chance, forget about any 'cheesy' sentiments you may have, and open your mind, like a child, to the beauty.

Electronic Extraordinare! Perfect Driving Music !.......2003-12-29

Of all Yanni's CD's I believe this is the one which may withstand the test of time far and above the rest. (not to include "Live At The Acropolis" since I consider it to be a "greatest hits") This is his only album that I still listen to on a regular basis. There's just something about "Keys" which makes it the very best CD I have for the listening to in the car, or at work, etc. I believe it's because the music is ambient, yet definitely lively enough to keep your attention. Very classical, but synthesized. And unlike most other new age music, the melodies are catchy enough to stick in your mind. If you're a fan of instrumentals or synths, chances are you'll really go for this album!

A great album by Yanni!.......2002-02-10

This is one of Yanni's best albums! In my opinion,it's second only to Out Of Silence,which I think IS his BEST album.Since I,Ed am your guide to many New Age albums, I feel it's my responsibility to give you my personal opinion if I own the album.Anyway, this album is still pretty good with tracks like The North Shore Of Matsushima,Santorini,Keys To Imagination[the title track],and Forbidden Dreams, which are all my personal favorite tracks.However, the other tracks are still not bad.Overall,this album is so approprietly titled.It truly is a KEY TO IMAGINATION.

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