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Sarah Brightman has established herself as the world's best selling soprano of all time.
Exploring a bold range of styles, Sarah has created a thrilling collection of material that cannot be easily categorized, but remains entirely accessible to lovers of a vast array of musical genres. From the Gothic tempestuousness of "Fleurs du Mal," to the pleading "Let It Rain," Symphony is teeming with both audacious defiance and vulnerable sensuality.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have mixed feelings about this Album.
Firstly, I have to say that this Album has some of the most stunningly beautiful artwork I have ever seen on any CD!
As always; most of Ms. Brightman's Albums are neither one thing or the other - totally speaking; neither wholly 'Classical' or 'Pop' - it's always somewhere 'in the middle'. For some reason, because of the artwork, I expected a more 'Classical' leaning to this, but what I got was the usual mixture, which in any case was still very good. Some Songs are hauntingly beautiful, but I do have a few criticisms;
Firstly; there are several Duets on this, but her co-Singers; I'd never heard of any of these people... (excepting Bocelli of course) I had to go look them up, and apart from 'Alessandro Safina' looking really fit and handsome from the images I found (well - it all helps I guess! lol ) I didn't recognise any of them... This was not a problem in itself, but the Duet with 'Paul Stanley' in particular was a bad choice I felt - the voices did not blend well or compliment each other in any way and was a distinctly bad match...
Secondly; some Songs were badly chosen for Sarah's range too; the Intro. for example of 'Running' is not in her vocal pitch/range. When listening to this Piece (I think it's the second or third line in) she has to come down 'dramatically' and 'conspicuously' a Key or so which is extremely noticeable and is hard on the Listener... The music on some Tracks is also a bit too loud and often droens her deliacte vocals...
Finally; I think Sarah should sing more 'Classical' material - simply because her voice is quite beautiful, and although I like (as the rest of her large fan base) her more 'Pop-py' material, it does not get the best out of her or utilise that marvellous Soprano vocal talent that she has - and does not use often enough in my opinion...
All that said; this is still a VERY nice Album!
Firstly, I have to say that this Album has some of the most stunningly beautiful artwork I have ever seen on any CD!
As always; most of Ms. Brightman's Albums are neither one thing or the other - totally speaking; neither wholly 'Classical' or 'Pop' - it's always somewhere 'in the middle'. For some reason, because of the artwork, I expected a more 'Classical' leaning to this, but what I got was the usual mixture, which in any case was still very good. Some Songs are hauntingly beautiful, but I do have a few criticisms;
Firstly; there are several Duets on this, but her co-Singers; I'd never heard of any of these people... (excepting Bocelli of course) I had to go look them up, and apart from 'Alessandro Safina' looking really fit and handsome from the images I found (well - it all helps I guess! lol ) I didn't recognise any of them... This was not a problem in itself, but the Duet with 'Paul Stanley' in particular was a bad choice I felt - the voices did not blend well or compliment each other in any way and was a distinctly bad match...
Secondly; some Songs were badly chosen for Sarah's range too; the Intro. for example of 'Running' is not in her vocal pitch/range. When listening to this Piece (I think it's the second or third line in) she has to come down 'dramatically' and 'conspicuously' a Key or so which is extremely noticeable and is hard on the Listener... The music on some Tracks is also a bit too loud and often droens her deliacte vocals...
Finally; I think Sarah should sing more 'Classical' material - simply because her voice is quite beautiful, and although I like (as the rest of her large fan base) her more 'Pop-py' material, it does not get the best out of her or utilise that marvellous Soprano vocal talent that she has - and does not use often enough in my opinion...
All that said; this is still a VERY nice Album!
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I've waited a few weeks before writing this review as I wanted to give myself chance to fully appreciate this new album. Sadly, whilst there are some outstanding individual tracks, I do find that the album is unfulfilling as a whole. I agree with a previous reviewer;(from the original US version released Feb 08) for some reason the tracks just don't quite gel together. It seems that there are two different albums here crammed together onto one solo disc. The opening 2 tracks are superb and really got me excited about what was to come. But then it just gets a bit soppy and the 'classical crossover' stuff is a bit lazy and was executed far more imaginatively on Eden and La Luna. For me, Sarah's masterwork was 'Harem' and this just doesn't touch it. I own the UK version of 'All Good Things' by Sissel and I hate to admit it but her version of 'Where the Lost Ones Go' blows Sarah's out of the water. Sissel's version is strong and exciting and conveys much emotion, whereas this version is limp, listless and has been phoned in. It's a real shame as it's been 4 years since Sarah's last release. A lot of this album seems formulaic; the first instrumental intro, followed by the main belter (same as Dive, Fly, Eden, La Luna,), and 'Running' is obviously an attempt to recreate the peculiar crossover that was 'A Question of Honour'. I feel that it doesn't quite work; too europop. However, 'Attesa' and 'Pasion' are lovely, but the real strong songs here are 'Fleurs du Mal', 'Symphony' and 'Let It Rain'. I just feel that 3 songs out of 13 isn't really good enough. I would really like to give the album 3½ stars, but as I can't I have to give it 3 cos I can't really justify 4. It's not a bad album, it's just nowhere near as good as the others. But I agree with other comments; it's worth buying the album just for the stunningly beautiful pictures.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Beautiful , mesmerising ,soaring vocals and music fusing together Sarahs different styles , really amazing vocals as always ,, gorgeous cd sleeve too feels like a mini album sleeve great pictures , love it...
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Converted Fan after hearing this
I must first of all confess that I have NOT been a fan of Sarah Brightman for very long but when I came upon her Italian version of the Titanic theme I wanted to know more. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mr. J. Munro
Wonderful
I love everything on this album, but it is worth buying just to hear her interpretation of 'Sanvean' this takes you on the most wonderful spiritual journey, and her voice is so... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Grahame
Unforgetable Sara Brightman
I first came acros this video travelling zoo class from Australia with Quantas. I played it over and over again to combat the long journey and have never seen and heard a video as... Read more
Published on 10 Jan 2010 by Mr. Roger Norrie
Sarah Brightman: The One and Only
Like any other Sarah Brightman work, this album is: elegant, classy and beautiful. Sarah Brightman is God's greatest gift to music. Enough said.
Published on 4 Jan 2010 by Rinz
Very boring and incredible
this album is very boring.. except "Les fleurs du mal" (Excellent song.. i love it !) there are TOO MUCH ballads and it's not interesting. Sarah.. Read more
Published on 28 Sep 2009 by Clevenot
Probably one of the best albums ever
Ive never really bothered much with Sarah Brightman and I was initially drawn to this CD because of the artwork, which is stunning. Read more
Published on 19 May 2009 by I. C. Graves
The best album ever
This is one of my all time favourite albums i bought. I enjoy i listening to every single song on this album, specially Canto della terra,Fleurs du mal,Sanvean,Let it rain,Storia... Read more
Published on 17 Mar 2009 by Zlata Orehek
Spine tingling
There are very few albums which contain spine-tingling moments, yet this album has two - the title track and Canto Della Terra. Read more
Published on 4 Jan 2009 by Ian Walmsley
Not having much of Ms Brightman...
...she DOES know where the money is.
'Entertaining' those of a higher brow$.
Who simply want to be entertained-nothing more
The problem is, that while she gives... Read more
'Entertaining' those of a higher brow$.
Who simply want to be entertained-nothing more
The problem is, that while she gives... Read more
Published on 2 Nov 2008 by Mark C.
An intriguing step forward for Sarah, with some fabulous fresh...
Well, like many people, I adore Sarah Brightman. She is a rare gem of a modern soprano.
To begin with, I was allured by her theatrical background with 'Phantom of the... Read more
To begin with, I was allured by her theatrical background with 'Phantom of the... Read more
Published on 13 July 2008 by Ms. M. O. Broad
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