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Ethnicity, is Yanni's 13th studio
album, released in 2003, (see 2003 in music) extending his "One World,
One People" philosophy.[1] It
peaked at #27 on Billboard's "Top
Internet Albums" chart and at #27 on the "Billboard 200" chart in 2003. It also
peaked at #1 on the "Top New Age Albums" chart in 2004.[2] This
release sparked what would become the 4th largest concert tour of
2003, ranked by Billboard
Magazine.
One element distinguishing Ethnicity from previous
albums is the extensive use of human voices, not only solo arias
and group chants, but also bona fide lyrics, a rare departure for
the artist. "The Promise," for example, is an adaptation of an
earlier composition, "Secret Vows," featuring lyrics from longtime
friend Pamela
McNeill and soulfully sung by Alfreda Gerald, a member of Yanni's
Tribute tour. The album's
final track reflects his own cultural heritage with a traditional
Greek island folk song, "Jivaeri".
Album
[3]
Track
listing
- "Rites of Passage" – 4:35
- "For All Seasons" – 5:37
- "The Promise" – 3:42
- "Rainmaker" – 5:36
- "Written on the Wind" – 3:56
- "Playing by Heart" – 4:38
- "At First Sight" – 5:14
- "Tribal Dream" – 5:35
- "Almost a Whisper" – 3:51
- "Never Too Late" – 5:01
- "Playtime" – 5:29
- "Jivaeri" (Jiva-Eri) Traditional – 4:37
Personnel
Vocals
- Alfreda
Gerald (also lead vocals on "The Promise", "Tribal Dream", and
"Never Too Late")
- Michelle
Amato (also lead vocals on "For All Seasons", "Almost a
Whisper", and "Jivaeri")
- Noelani Brock (and lead vocals on "Written on the Wind")
- Regina Acuna-Williams
- Peter Lehman
- Randy Nichols
- Suzy Park
- Kurt von Schmittou
Lyrics
Production
- Engineered and mixed by Yanni at his private studios.
- Assistant engineer: Anthony Stabile
- Mastered by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering, Hollywood, CA.
- Recorded and mixed on a Sountracs DPC-II Digital Console
- All piano tracks were recorded on a Yamaha CFIII 5, 9' Concert
Grand
The
Ethnicity concert tour
Media
Excerpts
Yanni
Fall 2003 Newsletter
On March 1, 2003, after a nearly five-year absence from touring,
Yanni opened his 2003/2004 Ethnicity Tour in Las Vegas'
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. The Ethnicity concerts
showcased both familiar and favorite musicians and music, as well
as brand-new compositions and musical talent. Some of the returning
artists included Charlie Adams on drums, Karen Briggs on violin,
Pedro Eustache on flute/woodwinds, Ric Fierabracci on bass guitar,
Ming Freeman and Bradley Joseph on keyboards, and Alfreda Gerald on
vocals. Yanni also discovered new talent from all corners of the
world - Puerto Rico, Paraguay, Armenia, and the Ukraine. All of
this multicultural talent blended harmoniously to enhance Yanni's
musical definition of Ethnicity. Newcomers included Samvel
Yervinyan on violin, Dan Landrum on hammered dulcimer, and Victor
Espinola on Paraguayan harp. The [2003] tour spanned 96 days, 60
cities, and more than 27,000 miles logged. It was seen by nearly a
half million fans throughout the U.S. and Canada.[4]
Star
Tribune
(2003-05-20) Yanni, an alum of the University of Minnesota and
the 1980s Twin Cities hair-rock band Chameleon, has elevated
instrumental music to new heights. Equal parts showman and maestro,
the keyboard icon, who has done command performances at the Taj
Mahal and Acropolis, returns to his old stomping grounds with
former Chameleon drummer Charlie Adams and keyboardist Bradley
Joseph. Expect more singing this time from Alfreda Gerald, whose
mostly wordless vocalizing is featured on the new CD
Ethnicity.[5]
Set List
- "On Sacred Ground"
- "Felitsa"
- "Keys to Imagination"
- "If I could Tell You"
- "Play Time"
- "Enchantment"
- "Rain Maker"
- "The Promise"
- "Within Attraction"
- "Aria"
- "For All Seasons"
- "Nightingale"
|
- "Dance with a Stranger"
- "Jivaeri"
- "Never Too Late"
- "Nostalgia"
- "Marching Season"
- "Acroyali"
- "Standing in Motion"
- "Niki Nana"
- "World Dance"
- "Reflections of Passion"
- "Santorini"
|
Featured
tour musicians
[6]
Band
|
Orchestra
- Violins: Kristen Autry, Robert Berg, Erica
Walczak
- Violas: Eugene Mechtovich, Llona Geller
- Celli: Alexander Zhiroff, Sarah
O'Brien
- Harp: April Aoki
- Oboe: April Cap
- French Horns: Jim Mattos, Kristin Morrison
- Trumpets: Kerry Hughes
- Trombones: Wendell Kelly
- Orchestrator: Jeffrey Silverman
|
Tour
Production
- Personal Management: Danny O'Donovan, Danny O'Donovan
Entertainiment Group
- Business Management: Seven Eight, Inc., Tom Paske, George
Veras, Diane Kramer, Anda Allenson, Richard Allenson
- Tour & Production Manager: Michael Weiss
- Production Supervisor: Anthony Stabile
- Personal Assistant to Yanni: Don Bath
- Road Manager: Craig Yun
- Stage Manager: Richard Bray
- Production Coordinator: Kathleen Kronauer
- Tour Accountant: Richard Allenson
- Tour Security: Jason Temke
- Lighting Director: Bud Horowitz
- Yanni's wardrobe designed by Nolan Miller
- Costume Design/Wardrobe: Jennifer Jacobs, Thomas Wells
Tour Dates
(2003)
| Date |
City |
Country |
Venue |
| North America |
| March 1, 2003 |
Las Vegas |
United States |
Mandalay Bay Events
Center |
| March 3, 2003 |
Dallas |
United States |
American Airlines Center |
| March 6, 2003 |
Tampa |
United States |
St. Pete Times Forum |
| March 7, 2003 |
Ft. Lauderdale |
United States |
Office Depot Center |
| March 8, 2003 |
Orlando |
United States |
Centroplex |
| March 9, 2003 |
Jacksonville |
United States |
Veterans Memorial
Arena |
| March 11, 2003 |
Atlanta |
United States |
Philips Arena |
| March 12, 2003 |
Nashville |
United States |
Gaylord
Entertainment Center |
| March 14, 2003 |
Dayton |
United States |
Ervin J. Nutter
Center |
| March 15, 2003 |
Buffalo |
United States |
HSBC Arena |
| March 16, 2003 |
Columbus |
United States |
Nationwide Arena |
| March 18, 2003 |
Indianapolis |
United States |
Conseco Fieldhouse |
| March 20, 2003 |
Toronto |
Canada |
Air Canada Centre |
| March 21, 2003 |
Cleveland |
United States |
Gund Arena |
| March 22, 2003 |
Pittsburgh |
United States |
Mellon Arena |
| March 23, 2003 |
Cincinnati |
United States |
US Bank Arena |
| March 25, 2003 |
Moline |
United States |
MARK of the Quad Cities |
| March 27, 2003 |
Grand Rapids |
United States |
Van Andel Arena |
| March 28, 2003 |
Chicago |
United States |
United Center |
| March 29, 2003 |
Detroit |
United States |
The Palace |
| March 30, 2003 |
State College, PA |
United States |
Bryce Jordan Center |
| April 1, 2003 |
Rochester |
United States |
Blue Cross Arena |
| April 3, 2003 |
Boston |
United States |
Fleet
Center |
| April 4, 2003 |
Montreal |
Canada |
Molson Centre |
| April 5, 2003 |
Uncasville, CT |
United States |
Mohegan Sun |
| April 6, 2003 |
Manchester, NH |
United States |
Verizon Wireless Arena |
| April 8, 2003 |
Albany |
United States |
Pepsi Arena |
| April 10, 2003 |
E. Rutherford, NJ |
United States |
Continental
Airlines Arena |
| April 11, 2003 |
Washington, D.C. |
United States |
MCI Center |
| April 12, 2003 |
Philadelphia |
United States |
First Union Center |
| April 13, 2003 |
Uniondale, NY |
United States |
Nassau Coliseum |
| April 15, 2003 |
Richmond |
United States |
Richmond Coliseum |
| April 16, 2003 |
Wilkes
Barre, PA |
United States |
First Union Arena |
| April 17, 2003 |
New York |
United States |
Madison Square Garden |
| April 25, 2003 |
Houston |
United States |
Compaq
Center |
| April 26, 2003 |
Bossier City, LA |
United States |
CenturyTel Center |
| April 27, 2003 |
Austin |
United States |
Frank Erwin Center |
| April 29, 2003 |
Phoenix |
United States |
Dodge Theater |
| April 30, 2003 |
Phoenix |
United States |
Dodge Theater |
| May 2, 2003 |
San
Diego |
United States |
Cox Arena |
| May 3, 2003 |
Anaheim |
United States |
Arrowhead Pond |
| May 4, 2003 |
Los
Angeles |
United States |
Hollywood Bowl |
| May 6, 2003 |
Fresno |
United States |
Selland Arena |
| May 8, 2003 |
Sacramento |
United States |
Arco Arena |
| May 9, 2003 |
Oakland |
United States |
The
Arena in Oakland |
| May 10, 2003 |
San Jose |
United States |
Compaq Center |
| May 11, 2003 |
Reno |
United States |
Lawlor Events Center |
| May 13, 2003 |
Salt Lake
City |
United States |
Delta Center |
| May 15, 2003 |
Spokane |
United States |
Spokane Arena |
| May 16, 2003 |
Portland |
United States |
Rose Garden
Arena |
| May 17, 2003 |
Vancouver |
Canada |
GM Place |
| May 18, 2003 |
Seattle |
United States |
KeyArena |
| May 21, 2003 |
Denver |
United States |
Pepsi Center |
| May 22, 2003 |
Colorado Springs |
United States |
World Arena |
| May 25, 2003 |
Las Vegas |
United States |
MGM Grand |
| May 28, 2003 |
Green Bay |
United States |
Resch Center |
| May 29, 2003 |
Milwaukee |
United States |
Bradley Center |
| May 30, 2003 |
St. Paul |
United States |
Xcel Energy Center |
| May 31, 2003 |
Madison, WI |
United States |
Alliant Energy Center |
| June 1, 2003 |
St.
Louis |
United States |
Savvis Center |
| June 4, 2003 |
Miami |
United States |
AmericanAirlines
Arena |
Tour Dates
(2004)
| Date |
City |
Country |
Venue |
| North America |
| March 1, 2004 |
Albuquerque |
United States |
Tingley Coliseum |
| March 7, 2004 |
El Paso |
United States |
Don Haskins Center |
| March 9, 2004 |
San Antonio |
United States |
SBC Center |
| March 11, 2004 |
Oklahoma
City |
United States |
Ford
Center |
| March 12, 2004 |
Wichita |
United States |
Kansas
Coliseum |
| March 13, 2004 |
Omaha |
United States |
Qwest Center |
| March 14, 2004 |
Kansas City |
United States |
Kemper Arena |
| March 16, 2004 |
Fort Wayne, IN |
United States |
Allen County War
Memorial Coliseum |
| March 18, 2004 |
Champaign, IL |
United States |
Assembly Hall |
| March 19, 2004 |
Louisville |
United States |
Freedom Hall |
| March 20, 2004 |
Knoxville |
United States |
Thompson-Boiling Arena |
| March 21, 2004 |
Raleigh |
United States |
RBC
Center |
| March 22, 2004 |
N. Charleston, SC |
United States |
North Charleston
Coliseum |
| March 24, 2004 |
New
Orleans |
United States |
New Orleans Arena |
| March 25, 2004 |
Pensacola |
United States |
Civic Center |
| March 26, 2004 |
Tallahassee |
United States |
Leon County Civic Center |
| March 27, 2004 |
Lakeland, FL |
United States |
Lakeland Center |
| March 28, 2004 |
Fort Myers |
United States |
TECO Arena |
| March 30, 2004 |
Columbia, SC |
United States |
Colonial
Center |
| March 31, 2004 |
Charlotte, NC |
United States |
Charlotte Coliseum |
| April 2, 2004 |
Bridgeport, CT |
United States |
Arena at Harbor Yard |
| April 3, 2004 |
Providence, RI |
United States |
Dunkin' Donuts Center |
| April 4, 2004 |
Portland, ME |
United States |
Cumberland County Civic
Center |
| April 6, 2004 |
Syracuse, NY |
United States |
War Memorial at Oncenter |
| April 7, 2004 |
Reading, PA |
United States |
Sovereign Center |
| April 8, 2004 |
Baltimore |
United States |
1st Mariner Arena |
References
- ^
"Official biography". Yanni.com. http://www.yanni.com/biography.asp. Retrieved
2006-12-21.
- ^
"Chart history for
Ethnicity". AMG. http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:fpfrxqwaldse~T3. Retrieved
2007-09-01.
- ^ (2003) Album notes for Ethnicity by Yanni
[CD liner]. Virgin
Records (7-2435-81516-0-2).
- ^ "Yanni Newsletter:Fall 2003;
volume 8 number 2" (PDF). yanni.com. http://www.yanni.com/fanclub/newsletters/vol8_iss2.pdf. Retrieved
2006-12-21.
- ^ Bream, Jon (2003-05-20). "This Week IN
MUSIC". Star
Tribune.
- ^ Ethnicity World Tour 2003–2004 - Official
concert program. Yanni.
2003.
External
links