“Harem A Forbidden Folly” Sorry Sarah, You didn’t make a hit with me on this endeavor. The tracks were over-engineered and were too similiar in tempo and instrumentation(a la driving bass disco).Sarah’s vocals did not do her justice. Breathy and “little-girl” style just didn’t hit the mark of excellence I expect from Sarah. Such a shame as her voice is a powerful instrument. I was hoping for a compilation that would rival or even surpass “Songs That Got Away” in which she shows her true range and versatility. Musically, the tracks were complex and I could appreciate the talent that was required to produce them and kudos for mixing Old World with New World. I won’t let this release keep me from following Miss Sarah though, for she still has the voice of an angel (when she chooses to )
Product Description If one’s notion of “world music” promises a touch of the exotic and indigenous, often overlooked is the fact that the influence of western pop music has seeped into every corner of the globe, creating a hybrid that’s often more than merely the sum of its influences. Theater vet Brightman steps into that pan-cultural hall of mirrors here, wedding her fascination with the music and rhythms of the “forbidden places” (the title’s Arabic meaning) of the Middle East to her own oft ethereal vocal charms and rock-solid sense of drama. And if the diva’s equally sound crossover sensibilities (and that of longtime producer Frank Peterson) sometimes mire it in familiar world-beat pastiche, Brightman’s charmed muse manages some transcendent moments nonetheless. Her musical borrowings (Borodin for the title track; Puccini’s *Madame Butterfly* for “It’s a Beautiful Day”) are as compelling as her choice of collaborators: classical violin star Nigel Kennedy and Iraqi vocalist Kadim Al Sahir add compelling touches to the weary timeliness of “The War is Over.” The musical influences range from Europe across the Mediterranean and as far East as the Indian roots of “Bollywood” composer A.R. Rahman’s “The Journey Home” and Brightman’s own “You Take My Breath Away” to evocative recastings of the emblematic standards “Stranger in Paradise” and Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World,” while ex-Killing Joke keyboardist Jaz Coleman provides the savory East-meets-West orchestrations that ensure Brightman’s star turns the seamless foundations they deserve. –Jerry McCulley Sarah Brightman Photos
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Australian edition of 2003 album features ‘Gueri De Toi’ which replaces the US only track, ‘You Take My Breath Away’. Includes 24-page full color booklet containing song lyrics & photos. Copy Controlled. Angel. Video Footage Will Include the Making of Music Videos. |
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AWESOME  AWESOME — what else can I say? My friend introduced me to Sarah Brightman a couple of years ago. She gave me a copy of La Luna, which I couldn’t stop playing. After that, I had to go out and buy all of her CDs. So, I was really excited when I found out that she was putting out a new CD. I bought it the day it was released. I can’t stop playing it, either. All of the slots in my CD changer are devoted to Sarah. She’s absolutely AWESOME!!! With all of the “stupid non-music” out there today, she is very refreshing, too. I can’t wait for another album…. Sarah is a top performer, but… She will never probably have any idea how many nights she has sung me to sleep I look for a performance and a live concert to come near me soon. I would like to see her, however, embrace the more artistic and less of the skimpy clothing side. There is a delicate line between flash, art, and trash, and some footage and photos of her cross the line with me. Nude and semi-nude do not mix with song and expression. Sorry, dear, my beloved Sarah, but I am only in this for your singing talent, not to be made to long for your bod in my arms. Keep it cleaner. Skimpy or revealing clothing, photos, and videos does not enhance your talent. |
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