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Personnel: Sarah Brightman (keyboards, programming, background vocals); Sarah Brightman (vocals); Peter Weihe (guitar, guitars); Alex Grube (bass guitar); Carsten Heusmann (keyboards, programming, background vocals); Matthias Meissner, Kristian Draude, Michael Soltau (keyboards, programming); Curt Cress (drums); Roland Peil (percussion); Klaus Hirschburger, Carolin Fortenbacher, Amelia Brightman, Frank Peterson, Gunther Laudahn (background vocals); James Fitzpatrick, Crouch End Choir, Annie Skates, Metropolitan Voices, London Symphony Orchestra, Paul Bateman, Mike Reed , Steve Sidwell.
Additional personnel: Fernando Lima, Alessandro Safina, Andrea Bocelli, Paul Stanley.
Audio Mixers: Frank Peterson; Stefan Glaumann.
Recording information: Angel Studios, Islington, London, England (2004-2007); Clock Studio, Bologna, Italy (2004-2007); EMI Abbey Road Studios, London, England (2004-2007); H.O.M.E. Studio, Hamburg, Germany (2004-2007); Nemo Studios, Hamburg, Germany (2004-2007); Ocean Club Studio, Key Biscayne (2004-2007); Proloton Studio, Hamburg, Germany (2004-2007); The Nook, Los Angeles, CA (2004-2007); Vox Klangstudio, Bendestorf, Germany (2004-2007).
Editors: Dennis Preiss; Frank Peterson; Thomas Schwarz.
Illustrators: Philip Straub; Daniel Dociu.
Photographer: Simon Fowler.
Having solidified her DIVA status with the collection of the same name, Sarah Brightman returned in 2008 to reinforce that reputation with SYMPHONY. A dramatic offering that leans in a more rock-oriented direction, the album finds the British classical/pop crossover pairing up with both usual suspects--Andrea Bocelli on "Canto Della Terra"--and unlikely partners--Paul Stanley of Kiss on "I Will Be with You (Where the Lost Ones Go)"--for a fittingly orchestral set. Although the soprano singer is in fine form throughout SYMPHONY, its crowning achievement is arguably the closing number, "Running," which achieves a cinematic sweep perfectly suited to Brightman's resonant voice.
Sarah Brightman took five years between 2003's pop exotica outing Harem and Symphony. The over-the-top gothic excess in the artwork here seems like a cousin to Meat Loaf's Bat Out of Hell II, so much so that it feels like legendary theatrical rock excess king Jim Steinman -- a former associate of Brightman's longtime producer Frank Peterson (who wrote or co-wrote five of these tunes) -- is haunting the recording. Despite the big duet presences here -- Andrea Bocelli (again) on"Canto della Terra," tenor Alessandro Safina on "Sarai Qui," vocalist and actor Fernando Lima, and Kiss' Paul Stanley -- there are relatively few moments of real inspiration amidst the obvious kitsch. Symphony is trademark Brightman. It sits dead center at the crossroads of classical crossover, pop, and musical theater. Despite the star power on board, this is exactly what EMI wanted from her. The reprise of her first duet appearance with Bocelli is a firm showcase for both voices, and "Sarai Qui" with Safina is among best things here -- even if the arrangements threaten to do in all that vocal power. As for "Pasión," Lima's voice, with all of its high tenor acrobatics, is as lilting as her light soprano. It may work in the theater, or in the movies, but it doesn't here. "I Will Be with You (Where the Lost Ones Go)," with Stanley, is a bit of a campy cheat. Brightman originally recorded this for the Pokeman soundtrack with Chris Thompson of Manfred Mann. Stanley's vocal chops just don't equate with the former. With acoustic guitars all but drowned in strings, the emotional punch of the original is lost. Brightman simply soars, and if her ice queen vocal isn't believable emotionally, it contains enough drama to keep it from falling into the abyss.
Peterson and Carsten Heusmann's cool sound and synth loops on "Gothika" set up the meld of bombastic electric guitars and the London Symphony Orchestra in "Fleurs du Mal." It's full of sweeping textures where a lone clarinet sweeps in before th
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Category Rock/Pop Albums, Pop CDs, Easy Listening, Vocal, Show Vocals
Label Manhattan
Orig Year 2008
All Time Sales Rank   3049  
CD Universe Part number 7571054
Catalog number 46078
Discs 1
Release Date Jan 29, 2008
Studio/Live Studio
Mono/Stereo Stereo
Producer Frank Peterson; Carsten Heusmann; Frank Peterson; Carsten Heusmann
Engineer Steve Price; Greg Collins; Dennis Preiss; John Timperley; Frank Peterson; Volker Heintzen; Steve Price; Frank Peterson; Greg Collins; Dennis Preiss; Volker Heinzen; John Timperley
Recording Time 57 minutes
Personnel Los Angeles
Los Angeles
England - 2004-2007
Andrea Bocelli
London Symphony Orchestra
Sarah Brightman - keyboards, programming, background vocals
Eve
Sarah Brightman - keyboards, programming, background vocals
Germany - 2004-2007
Curt Cress - drums

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Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample1.Gothica  $0.99
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Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample3.Symphony  $0.99
4.Canto della Terra
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample5.Sanvean$0.99
6.I Will Be with You (Where the Lost Ones Go)
7.Schwere Traume - (German)
8.Sarai Qui
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Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample10.Let It Rain  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample11.Attesa  $0.99
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Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample13.Running  $0.99

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5 stars A Symphony Smash!
I have been waiting for another album from Sarah for some time now. This new arrangement of music takes on the same flair of style as does the colorful cover of the CD jacket. The duets are fresh and crisp as are the variations of temperament in the sound on the other tracks. The opening is a concert anthem as well as the closing song. This is yet another fine chapter in the Brightman catalog of smashing hits. Just when you think you've heard Sarah do all she can do she surprises anew with a beautiful sound that lingers in your mind long after the songs have ended. What a grand concert this will be. Bravo in advance! (Review written by Richard Peden for CD Universe on Sarah Brightman Symphony CD)
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5 stars amazing
THIS CD IS AMAZING AND THE PHOTOGRAPHY IS PERFECT AND THE TRACK FIVE IS THE BEST THE VOICE IS SO TENDER AND LOVELY. SARAH IS A DIVA IN WHOLE SENSE OF THE WORLD
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5 stars Heavenly
Symphony is one of the most beautiful CDs ever recorded by any artist. It certainly showcases the magnificent voice of Sarah Brightman, the world's biggest selling soprano.
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5 stars Another Smash!
I have been waiting for another album from Sarah for some time now. This new arrangement of music takes on the same flair of style as does the colorful cover of the CD jacket. The duets are fresh and crisp as are the variations of temperament in the sound on the other tracks. The opening is a concert anthem as well as the closing song. This is yet another fine chapter in the Brightman catalog of smashing hits. Just when you think you've heard Sarah do all she can do she surprises anew with a beautiful sound that lingers in your mind long after the songs have ended. What a grand concert this will be. Bravo in advance!
Submitted by pedenrich (Highland, UT)
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5 stars A Symphony's Symphonious Soprano
For those few who haven't heard of Sarah Brightman, she is the soaring soprano famed for her role in Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Phanton of the Opera." Though having done extensive work in theatre, she is also a classical-crossover recording artist, known internationally for her orchestra-heavy, themed productions courtesty of long-time producer and collaborator Frank Peterson. With that said, "Symphony" is no different. The gothic image portrayed on the album's cover indicates a dark theme, but this image rarely carries through with the exceptions of "Gothica" and "Fleurs Du Mal," the album's openers - the latter featuring a dominant, ominous chant in the chorus. The remainder of the material features Brightman and various guest vocalists harmonizing with power and clarity, just as in any other Brightman-Peterson projuct. Brightman's duet with Andrea Bocelli "Canto Della Terra" is as satisfying as their original "Time to Say Goodbye." The soprano's take on Faith Hill's "There You'll Be," titled "Sarai Qui" here in Italian, featuring Alessandro Safina is among the album's strongest as is the melodious title track. "Symphony"'s closer "Running" is a lenghty work composed of several movements and serves as the perfect ending to such an outstanding body of musical art. The London Symphony Orchestra provides the musical landscape, perfectly complementing Brightman's vocal acrobatics. Though not departing from her traditional musical formula, Brightman releases one of the strongest outings of her career thus far. Highly recommended.
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