Sarah Brightman - Eden (US Release - 16 tracks)
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Free Music Notes for Eden (US Release - 16 tracks)
Free Music Review: Pure Escape
Hit: 4 Stars
Listening to this cd is some sort of an escape.
It is enticing, mysterious, and a little bit reminiscent of Enigma with Gregorian Chants and unique melodies.
The song that I had to have was "Deliver me" a beautiful and haunting visual ballad/song that made me feel like I went back in time.
Gorgeous and sensual music, for any type of music preference, mood or interest range!
Free Music Review: My first and favorite Sarah Brightman cd
Hit: 5 Stars
I first discovered Sarah Brightman when PBS was showing her One night in Eden concert and I was hooked from then on. Eden is one fantastic song after the other and I have so many favorites. But the songs that I listen to the most are: In Paradisum, Eden, Anytime, Anywhere, Dust in the wind, Il mio coure va, Deliver me, Tu, Only an ocean away, and The Last words you said. But the most powerful song on the cd is Nessun Dorma, which I have grown to love over the years. If you have never bought a Sarah Brightman cd before, I suggest buying this one first because you get both opera and her more pop songs. And if you're a fan but don't have Eden in your collection yet, you must get it and you won't regret it.Free Music Review: Great, one of my favorites from her
Hit: 4 Stars
I love her classical, operatic performances, however I'm not much of a fan of her pop-ish, new age songs. That being said, this is still a wonderful album. I can't help but congratulate her for making a version of "My Heart Will Go On" that I can tolerate, much less enjoy.Free Music Review: In Paradisum
Hit: 5 Stars
After several good but not outstanding pop albums, Sarah Brightman hit her stride in the expansive, sensuous "Eden," a lush collection of ethereal songs that seem almost otherworldly. Brightman's beautiful voice and excellent choice of songs make this a near-perfect pop album, as deep and rich as fine velvet.
It opens with synth waves and jungle sounds in "In Paradisum," followed by a dramatic male choir in a warm, lush cover of Hooverphonic's "Eden." A slightly more acoustic sound enters with the gentle "So Many Things" and guitar-led "Dust in the Wind." Then she swerves into more operatic territory with the stirring "Il Mio Cuore Va" (an Italian cover of "My Heart Will Go On").
The album peaks with the aching tenderness of "Only An Ocean Away," a dramatic song about distance between lovers, and the stirring plea of "Deliver Me" with its chorus of rich voices repeating the title line. Then Brightman ends on a high note (no pun intended) with the musically spare, gauzy love ballad "The Last Words You Said."
Very few albums like "Eden" are made -- it draws its listeners in through intrigue and beauty rather than any obvious ploys for attention. It's hard to imagine just how it could be better than it is -- a few tweaks here and there, but no song feels out of place or superfluous. Whether she's reworking covers or dipping into Puccini, the music sounds flawless and uniform.
Brightman's vocals are usually high and sweet here, lending a fragile edge to the majestic music. In songs like "Lascia Ch'io Pianga," she gets to show a bit more of her range, with her voice becoming richly operatic. And she gets to really soar when she sings deeply emotional songs, belting out "There's an ocean between us/you know where to find me... more than a lifetime/still goes on forever/but it helps to remember/you're only an ocean away..."
The musical arrangements that accompany her are nothing short of epic -- orchestral strings that serve as a backdrop for her voice, solid drums, and even some pleasant acoustic guitar here and there. Even a few sound samples like thunder and jungles. Harkening back to her "Fly" and "Dive" days, Brightman also uses bits and pieces of electronica, adding texture to the sweeping string arrangements.
Sarah Brightman found her niche in the magnificent "Eden," a richly sensuous album full of romance, sorrow and unrestrained beauty. Definitely a must-have for fans of beautiful music.
Free Music Review: In Paradisium You Will Be
Hit: 5 Stars
The first song of this album is In Paradisium and that's where this lovely CD will take you!
I also really like the title trac! It makes me think of someone who is very dear to me and is no longer a part of my life.
I also really like Dust In The Wind! If you like Sarah, you should love this CD!