Love Songs
As Yanni compilations go (and this is his eighth, the fifth churned out by his former record company in a three-year period), this is a well-conceived package, commendable for its focus and continuity of style. It is, basically, music for bubble baths, a bouquet of warm, piano-based sweet nothings.Love Songstakes nine of its 12 gentle selections from two of Yanni's quieter releases,Dare to Dreamand the hushed piano intimacy ofIn My Time, and its stately, neoclassical romanticism is more reminiscent ofDavid Lanzthan the ballad-like pop ofJim Brickman. For listeners in search of a non-jarring audio element to add to your evening of candlelight and massage oil, this is a worthy selection. If this strikes your fancy, seek out an overlooked 1984 solo piano gem from David Lanz,Nightfall.--Terry Wood