Best. Night. Ever.
/Me, pictured here with Oma's new Latin lover, Ender Thomas
Last Saturday, Oma and I headed downtown to attend the Yanni Voices concert. I had very few preconceived notions about this event, but was excited to go, given that I was handed free tickets. I remembered Yanni from the early 90s when one of my college roommates had a CD that would periodically be played around the apartment, and I always found his melodies soothing and peaceful.
All I thought I knew about Yanni changed less than a minute into the show.
SWEET. FANCY. MOSES.
It was absolutely one of the most phenomenal music experiences I've ever had. The 'voices' are artists that have put lyrics to Yanni's compositions. The songs vary; from melodic instrumentals, to Italian-sung perfection by soaring tenor, Nathan Pacheco, as well as Latin beats that got us out of our seats to dance. I was blown away at the sheer, raw talent on the stage; both in the singers and the musicians. It was haunting and sensual; the kind of music that you felt leave its mark on your soul.
I will never forget it.
After the show, we were invited backstage, where we got to meet Chloe, Leslie Mills, and Ender Thomas. They were gracious and charming, and just as beautiful up close as they were on the stage.
All I thought I knew about Yanni changed less than a minute into the show.
SWEET. FANCY. MOSES.
It was absolutely one of the most phenomenal music experiences I've ever had. The 'voices' are artists that have put lyrics to Yanni's compositions. The songs vary; from melodic instrumentals, to Italian-sung perfection by soaring tenor, Nathan Pacheco, as well as Latin beats that got us out of our seats to dance. I was blown away at the sheer, raw talent on the stage; both in the singers and the musicians. It was haunting and sensual; the kind of music that you felt leave its mark on your soul.
I will never forget it.
After the show, we were invited backstage, where we got to meet Chloe, Leslie Mills, and Ender Thomas. They were gracious and charming, and just as beautiful up close as they were on the stage.
Which really isn't fair. I mean, beauty and talent? I must have been totally absorbed in pre-earth reality t.v. when god was handing those things out.
(Me and Leslie Mills)
I have become obsessed with the new Yanni Voices album, and would encourage all of you to get one and do the same.
And if you're lucky enough to have them come to your city, BUY A TICKET, MAN. I'll tell you what, if I could hear this live anytime soon? I'd be all over it in a heartbeat.
For your viewing pleasure: I leave you with my new boyfriend, Nathan Pacheco.
Seriously, does it get any more delicious than that?
Don't even think about stealing him. But please, go buy the CD. It's the only way I'll share him with you.
Don't even think about stealing him. But please, go buy the CD. It's the only way I'll share him with you.
