: Yanni has a personal fondness for the name; he even named a panda Santorini .
: It is characterized by a "relaxed yet powerful" energy, blending delicate piano passages with the grand, sweeping sounds of a full orchestra . Yanni - Santorini
: Listeners often note the "East meets West" feel, where traditional Greek melodies blend with oriental notes . Historical Significance and Impact : Yanni has a personal fondness for the
: The piece is meant to evoke the feeling of sitting on a cliff's edge, watching fishing boats, observing the shifting ocean colors, and feeling the wind and waves . watching fishing boats