Nightbird (Yanni album)
Nightbird is a compilation album by keyboardist and composer Yanni, released on the Unison label in 1997. It peaked at #5 on Billboard's "Top New Age Albums" chart in the same year.[2]
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| Compilation album by | ||||
| Released | October 28, 1997 | |||
| Recorded | 1986 - 1989 | |||
| Genre | Instrumental | |||
| Length | 36:25 | |||
| Label | Unison | |||
| Producer | Yanni | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   |
Background
Nightbird is a collection of rare and never before released recordings by Yanni, sparkles with imagination, flair and is sure to put a pulse in the bloodstream of even the casual listener. Being a skeptic, one will find a soothing yet orchestral wonder within the framework of each of Yanni's recordings.[3]
All songs except "Nightbird" have previously been released. Although the above is a quote from a review at AllMusic, the liner notes of the CD actually say the following: Nightbird: A Collection of Yanni favorites including "Chasing Shadows" and "Days of Summer".
"Chasing Shadows" is not included on the album. "Marching Season" is included at track 5 instead, and is listed as "Chasing Shadows" in the liner notes.
Track listing
All tracks are written by Yanni.
| No. | Title | Original album | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The North Shore of Matsushima" | Keys to Imagination (1986) | 5:10 |
| 2. | "Point of Origin" | Out of Silence (1987) | 5:58 |
| 3. | "Within Attraction" | Out of Silence | 4:11 |
| 4. | "Dance with a Stranger" | Niki Nana (1989) | 5:02 |
| 5. | "Marching Season" (Incorrectly labeled as “Chasing Shadows” on the track listing) | Chameleon Days (1988) | 5:38 |
| 6. | "Days of Summer" | Chameleon Days | 4:25 |
| 7. | "Nightbird" | Niki Nana | 6:01 |
| Total length: | 36:25 | ||
References
- Allmusic
- "Chart history for Nightbird". AMG. Retrieved 2015-04-19.
- Shawn M. Haney. "Review of Nightbird". AllMusic. Retrieved 2015-05-15.