Is classical crossover superstar 's first studio recording in five years. The offering was inspired by her decision to become the first singer in outer space. She has already spent time training, and is scheduled to blast off to the International Space Station in 2015. And (the latter formerly of ) helmed these sessions with heavy hands and regal elegance. The set opens with the spacy classical pop of 'Angel,' written by and specifically for the singer. Its enormous strings, electronic percussion, throbbing bassline, disembodied backing voices, guitars, and harp offer a dramatic entrance - especially when the choir enters to cap it. Up next is the first eye-opener: her reading of 's 'One Day Like This.'
Her voice is surrounded by sequenced synths, painstakingly arranged strings, and ambient textures, turning this indie pop gem into the mainstream, grown-up variety, yet keeping the song's integrity. She follows it with a reading of ' 'Glosoli,' with English lyrics by 's. The beautiful, subtle soundscapes of this Icelandic band are absent here, replaced by a more pronounced sense of melody. That said, ambient sounds, layers of cellos and violincellos, a restrained backing chorus, and drums that sound like muted thunder create a stellar backdrop for 's gorgeous vocal.
Sarah Brightman. Brightman has sung in many languages including English, Spanish, French, Latin, German, Turkish, Italian, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese and Catalan. Brightman began her career as a member of the dance troupe Hot Gossip and released several disco singles as a solo performer.
Her readings of the 'Lento e Largo' from 's Symphony No. 3 and 's 'A Song of India' are less successful, however, due to so much reverb that actually gets swamped in the mix. Another standout is her version of 's confessional 'Breathe Me.'
Framed in sparse keyboards and warm spacious electronics before the other instruments enter, her vocal is treated with digital delay and reverb tastefully, adding dimension to a track she makes her own. Likewise, pushing her version of ' 'Eperdu' out further on an excess ledge - while remaining faithful to the basic production - works quite well, even if it is less delightfully alien than the original. That said, her reading of 's 'Venus and Mars' falls quite flat, containing none of the charm written into the tune. Though may not win her many new fans - she doesn't need them - it's is a shoo-in for fans.
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Despite some missteps, stretches her comfort zone again; she gets points for even attempting some of these songs. That she pulls off her most daring choices is a testament to her artistry.
Listen to the title track “HYMN” from Sarah Brightman’s upcoming new album, also titled “HYMN”. Follow Sarah Brightman: Facebook. The world’s most successful and best-selling soprano Sarah Brightman will unveil her much anticipated fifteenth full-length album, HYMN, on November 9, 2018. This marks the multi-platinum, GRAMMY® award-nominated, classical crossover pioneer’s first new studio recording since she released the international chart-topper Dreamchaser in 2013.