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).
How Fair This Place
Sarah Brightman Lyrics
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Look, in the distance
The river sparkles like fire,
The meadows are lying like a colored carpet,
The clouds are growing white.
There are no people here
There is just silence here
Flowers, and an old pine tree,
And you, my daydream!
Sarah Brightman's "How Fair This Place" is a song that exudes serenity and tranquility. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a pristine and natural environment, entirely removed from humanity. The opening lines, "It is beautiful here / Look, in the distance" introduce the setting and the imagery that follows. The river described as "sparkling like fire," the meadows that resemble "colored carpets," and the clouds that are growing "white" all emphasize the beauty and purity of the natural environment.
As the song progresses, the line "There are no people here / There is just silence here" highlights a sense of isolation and loneliness. However, the following line "Only God and I are here," invokes a spiritual element that creates a sense of comfort and reassurance. The presence of flowers and an old pine tree emphasizes the long-lasting nature of the natural environment, also represented by the reference to "you, my daydream."
Overall, the song's lyrics present a striking image of the natural environment, paired with an emotive and reflective tone, creating a sense of peace and spirituality.
Line by Line Meaning
It is beautiful here
This place is stunning and visually appealing.
Look, in the distance
Direct your attention towards the horizon.
The river sparkles like fire,
The river is luminous and shining, reflecting like flames.
The meadows are lying like a colored carpet,
The fields resemble a woven pattern of different hues contrasting against each other.
The clouds are growing white.
The clouds change color and become milky white.
There are no people here
There are no other souls present in this vicinity.
There is just silence here
The atmosphere is quiet with no audible noises.
Only God and I are here.
The only beings present are God and myself.
Flowers, and an old pine tree,
There are blossoms and a weathered conifer here.
And you, my daydream!
You, my imaginative and creative vision!
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROSA +1940 NEWMARCH, SARAH BRIGHTMAN, SERGEJ (PROTECTED + 1943) RACHMANINOV
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