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HAREM veers between ethereal, almost New Age-like moments, operatic flurries, percolating dance beats, and some accessible Eastern-flavored exoticism. Through it all, Brightman's Broadway past occasionally pops up, as on her orchestra-accompanied version of the standard "Stranger in Paradise," which is itself based on a classical theme. In fact, the orchestra pops up throughout the album, playing arrangements by former Killing Joke member Jaz Coleman, who's surely ventured as far afield from his origins by this point as Ms. Brightman.
In addition to a 14-song collection, recorded at a TV program in Marrakech, there is a bonus DVD, featuring a 30-minute documentary filmed during the making of the album, with exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from the stuio, photoshoot, lots more.
Listening to HAREM, it's hard to believe that multifarious pop diva Sarah Brightman first came to fame as a proponent of musical theater (not counting her early stint with dance-pop group Hot Gossip). After going through a number of stylistic shifts over the years, she has arrived at an unusual point where her sound evokes a strange confluence of Charlotte Church, Enya, and Madonna. Given the "Arabian Nights" sub-theme of the album, you might even throw in a little "Desert Rose"-era Sting as well.
Personnel: Sarah Brightman (vocals, keyboards); Adam Klemens, Adrian Partington (conductor); Peter Weihe (guitar, sitar); Jin Burda (mandolin); Lukas Hilbert (sitar); Nigel Kennedy (violin); Amir Abdel Magid (kanoun); Reda Bdir (nay); Michael Soltau (piano, keyboards, programming); Stephan Moccio (piano); Frank Peterson (keyboards, percussion, programming, background vocals); Matthias Meissner (keyboards); Trevor Barry (bass); Frosty Beedle (drums); Kuljid Bhamra (tabla); Rony Barrak (percussion); Christian Draude (programming); The Bach Choir, Jaz Coleman, Violet (background vocals); The Prague Symphony Orchestra, The London Symphony Orchestra.
Harem Music | List Price | $24.98 (You save $6.79) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Rock CDs, Classical, Easy Listening, Vocal, Show Vocals, Enhanced CD | | Label | Angel Records | | Orig Year | 2003 | | All Time Sales Rank |  304   | | CD Universe Part number | 5781549 | | Catalog number | 57477 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Jun 10, 2003 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Personnel | Sarah Brightman - vocals, keyboards
Nigel Kennedy - violin
Peter Weihe - guitar, sitar
Prague Symphony Orchestra
Jaz Coleman
Michael Soltau - piano, keyboards, programming
Frank Peterson - keyboards, percussion, programming, background vocals
Adam Klemens
Trevor Barry - bass
Adrian Partington - conductor
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Harem Music Review Average Rating: (4.5 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Great!
Sarah Brightman has taken several old songs and presented them in a haunting and provocative manner. One sometimes forgets the original versions and truly enoys her new interpretation. She does not fail to entertain to the fullest.
Submitted by claddagh5 (Bayonne, New Jersey, USA) 
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the cd is as good as expected, but not thedvd.
Submitted by jnis (San Marcos, Ca. USA)
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A Calming Voice
This CD is just beautiful. Sarah Has such a soothing voice. The CD as a whole is interesting as well as balanced musically.
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This is an excellent Album. To my mind it is Sarah's best ever. Since I am not a music expert, I don't feel able to remark on every song. However, one track in particular comes to mind. It is "Stranger In Paradise", an old song, and one I never liked. I really like the song as done by Sarah.
I also really like "Free" and "What You Never Know"
Actually I like every piece on this album, which is something that has never happened before.
Submitted by a reviewer (Yuba City, CA, USA)
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Sara is truly the greatest singer in the world today.This cd is amazing to listen to. You will fall in love with her angel voice and her special music. Frank Peterson is the best music writer. What a wonderful surprise to listen to a new song by Ofra Haza. For a minute I though she is alive! Actually, her spirit/memories will always be alive. Anyhow, Sarah, please, please come to L.A.
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