Brightman has received over 180 Gold and Platinum sales awards in over 40 different countries around the world and is the only artist to hold #1 spots on the Billboard Classical and Dance charts simultaneously, her other achievements feature her ranking by the Recording Industry Association of America as the best-selling female classical artist of the twenty-first century and a Guinness World Record for the success of “Time to Say Goodbye,” the best-selling single in German recording history.
She has established herself as the world's biggest selling soprano of all time, She has sold 78 million albums worldwide, including 40 million copies of the soundtrack of The Phantom of the Opera (1986 musical), 26 million albums, over two million DVDs and 10 million copies of the single " Time to Say Goodbye "as a soloist.
She made her debut as a dancer in troupes such as Hot Gossip and later released a string of disco singles. She was a musical theatre performer and partner of theatre composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, with whom she originated roles including Christine Daaé in The Phantom of the Opera.
After her divorce, Brightman became a crossover artist with former Enigma producer Frank Peterson. Her style, a blend of classical vocals and pop-inspired instrumentation and arrangement, earned her further success.
She is often cited as the woman who paved the way for other international success stories such as Il Divo, Andrea Bocelli and Josh Groban. She is said to be worth as much as £30m (about US$49m).
Folk Song Arrangements: There's none to soothe
Sarah Brightman Lyrics
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There's none my load of grief to share
Or wake to joy this lonely breast,
Or light the gloom of dark despair.
The voice of joy no more can cheer,
The look of love no more can warm
Since mute for aye's that voice so dear,
In Sarah Brightman's song "There's None to Soothe", the lyrics describe the feeling of loneliness and sorrow after losing a loved one. The singer expresses how there is no one to help her find peace and comfort in her soul. The absence of someone to share her grief with makes it difficult for her to find joy in life or come out of the dark abyss of despair. She feels as though the things that once made her happy, such as the voice of joy and the look of love, no longer have an effect on her. She is consumed with sadness, having lost someone who was very important to her, someone who had the power to light up her life.
The lyrics of "There's None to Soothe" are poignant and relatable, as many people have experienced the pain of losing a loved one. Brightman's beautiful voice brings the emotions to life, making the audience feel the depth of the singer's sorrow. The song is a reminder of the power of love and the impact someone can have on another's life.
Line by Line Meaning
There's none to soothe my soul to rest,
No one is able to bring peace to my troubled soul and calm me down in order to feel relaxed.
There's none my load of grief to share
I have no one with whom I can share my suffering and pain.
Or wake to joy this lonely breast,
I feel so lonely that there is no one who can bring happiness to my broken heart.
Or light the gloom of dark despair.
The darkness of my hopelessness cannot be relieved by anyone.
The voice of joy no more can cheer,
I am not able to feel happy, even when someone tries to bring me joy.
The look of love no more can warm
Even the love and affection of others no longer has an effect on my emotions.
Since mute for aye's that voice so dear,
The voice that was so important to me is now silent and will never be heard again.
And closed that eye alone could charm.
The eye that could mesmerize me with its beauty is now closed forever and can never be restored.
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Written by: BENJAMIN BRITTEN
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