The Songs that Got Away
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Free Music Review: Best of Sarah
Hit: 4 Stars
I have to admit from the beginning that I'm not a much of a Sarah Brightman fan. I find her "new" style of operatic singing to be very affected. I also have a hard time watching her sing because of the strange things she does with both her arms and mouth. (Having had extensive classical vocal training myself, I can't really understand how she gets the sound she does with how she holds herself and positions her mouth.) However, this album was recorded before her voice teacher, with some very strange and old-school ideas, got hold of her. Her voice is very fresh, and the songs are fun. If you enjoy less-familiar tunes, both Broadway and opera-operetta, this CD is for you.Free Music Review: Excellent addition to a SB collection
Hit: 4 Stars
For those of you used to Sarah's voice from her albums "Eden" and "Time to Say Goodbye", you're in for quite a shock. This album is 10 years old and Sarah's voice is very young here, similar to when she was in "The Phantom of the Opera". This CD is a collection of songs that "Got away" from musical theater for some reason or another. Some of the songs are truly enchanting, like "Meadowlark", "I Remember", and "Silent Heart". For others, it's easy to see how they got away. Not worth the $ I paid for it some 5 years ago, but now that it's been released domestically with a reasonable price, it's worth a shot.Free Music Review: Songs That Should'nt Have Got Away
Hit: 4 Stars
I'm sure this album won't appeal to everyone but personally I love it. The standout tracks here (for me) are: Meadowlark, Mr. Monotony, Dreamers, Three-Cornered Tune, Away From You & If Love Were All. This album should appeal to lovers of obscure musical theatre songs and to fans of Sarah Brightman. I think this album shows that she is far more versatile a singer than people give her credit for. The reason I have given this a 4 star rating instead of 5 is because the album was recorded on a lower volume so you have to turn it up a bit, but that is a very small quibble about an otherwise great album.Free Music Review: For those who love forgotten Broadway music
Hit: 4 Stars
The major draw of this album is the diverse and interesting selection of music, from flop or forgotten Broadway and London musicals. I only know Brightman from Phantom of the Opera and her operatic duets, so I was pleasantly surprised to hear how nicely she can handle standard Broadway fare. She navigates between her head voice and chest voice pretty well. Highlights: If I Ever Fall In Love Again, Half A Moment(PS - This CD was previously available only as an import and cost twice as much, so I was quite happy to find it released domestically.)
Free Music Review: several keepers
Hit: 4 Stars
Although much of the songs on this cd are disappointing, I simply had to give it 4 stars if only for the absolutely astounding version of 'Meadowlark' Ms. Brightman delivers. It will truly send chills up your spine by the time it is over! I strongly encourage you to buy this cd if only for that track. The only other song I really listen to is 'I Remember'.