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 Fare This Spot
Sarah Brightman Lyrics
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It is beautiful here ...
Look, in the distance
The river sparkles like fire,
The meadows strech out like a colored carpet,
The clouds are growing white
There are no people here...
Only God and I are here.
Flowers, and an old pine tree,
And you, my daydream!
And you, my daydream!
The lyrics to Sarah Brightman's "How Fare This Spot" tell a story of a peaceful and serene place. The singer paints a beautiful picture of the surroundings, such as the sparkling river, colorful meadows, and white clouds. There are no other people in this place, only God and the singer herself. The only sound that can be heard is the silence, which further adds to the peaceful atmosphere. The mention of an old pine tree and flowers give the impression of a natural and untouched landscape. The singer addresses someone she calls her daydream, which may be a reference to her imagination or a person she is thinking of. The lyrics convey a sense of contentment and appreciation for the beauty found in simple things.
Line by Line Meaning
It is beautiful here
This place is absolutely breathtaking.
It is beautiful here ...
I cannot express how much beauty surrounds me in this place.
Look, in the distance
Direct your attention to a spot far beyond.
The river sparkles like fire,
The water in the river glitters like flames in the sunlight.
The meadows stretch out like a colored carpet,
The vast green fields appear like carpets of varying colors.
The clouds are growing white
The clouds are visibly becoming paler.
There are no people here...
This place is completely deserted.
There is just silence here...
There is no sound, just absolute quietness.
Only God and I are here.
This place is so secluded that only God and I are present.
Flowers, and an old pine tree,
There are blossoming flowers next to an ancient pine tree.
And you, my daydream!
And you, my imagination, are the only other thing present here.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROSA +1940 NEWMARCH, SARAH BRIGHTMAN, SERGEJ (PROTECTED + 1943) RACHMANINOV
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