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).
Mr Monotony
Sarah Brightman Lyrics
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In a certain monotone
He was known as Mr Monotony
Any pleasant interlude
That would mean a change of mood
Didn't go with Mr Monotony.
Sometimes he would change the key
But the same dull melody
Folks for miles would run away
Only one preferred to stay.
She would come around and say:
"Have you got any Monotony today?"
They got married as they should
And around the neighbourhood
She was known as Mrs Monotony
They were happy as could be
And they raised a family
Six or seven little Monotonies
From another village came a snappy clarinetter
She heard him play and strange to say she liked him better
That was the end of Mr Monotony
Oh, she refused him when he tried
Bringing her back to his side
She just answered when he cried:
"Have you got any Monotony today?"
"Have you got any Monotony today?"
"Have you got any Monotony today?"
Bye, bye, Mr Monotony
Mr Monotony,
Is that you?
Hey, Mr Monotony
Oh, this playing is wonderful!
Oh, Mr Monotony, I come back to you any time.
Mr Monotony, don't go away
Surely I didn't really mean it!
Oh, Mr Monotony, I need you back
The song "Mr. Monotony" tells the story of a man known for playing the slide-trombone in a certain monotone. This man, named Mr. Monotony, never varied his dull melody or allowed any pleasant interlude that could have led to a change in mood. He was so monotonous that people would run away from his performances, except for one woman who came around to ask if he had any monotony to offer that day. She eventually married Mr. Monotony and became known as Mrs. Monotony. Together, they raised a family of six or seven little Monotonies, and they were happy.
However, their happiness was short-lived because a snappy clarinetter from another village came along and caught Mrs. Monotony's attention. She soon realized that she liked the clarinetter's music better than Mr. Monotony's, and that was the end of him. She refused to come back to him, even when he begged her and asked if she had any monotony to offer him that day. The song ends with Mr. Monotony pleading with her not to go away and expressing his need to have her back.
Overall, the song is a satirical take on the idea of being stuck in a monotonous routine, both musically and in life. It suggests that monotony can be boring and unfulfilling, and that sometimes people need to try new things and take risks to experience real happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Playin' on his slide-trombone
With his instrument in hand, he would play melodies
In a certain monotone
He would stick to a particular pitch and rhythm
He was known as Mr Monotony
He earned himself a title for his unvarying music style
Any pleasant interlude
Any happy or lively moment
That would mean a change of mood
That would signify a shift in emotions
Didn't go with Mr Monotony.
Were not in line with his music style
Sometimes he would change the key
Occasionally, he would adjust the melody
But the same dull melody
Yet, he would still play the same unexciting tune
Would emerge from Mr Monotony
As expected, his music style would remain unchanged
Folks for miles would run away
People from far and wide would flee
Only one preferred to stay.
Except for one who chose to remain
She would come around and say:
She would visit him and ask him
"Have you got any Monotony today?"
"Will you play the same unvarying tune today?"
They got married as they should
Eventually, they got married as expected
And around the neighbourhood
Within the surrounding community
She was known as Mrs Monotony
People identified her as the wife of Mr Monotony
They were happy as could be
They were content with their lives
And they raised a family
They had children and watched them grow
Six or seven little Monotonies
Their offspring who adopted his father's music style
From another village came a snappy clarinetter
A person from a different town who played the clarinet more interestingly
She heard him play and strange to say she liked him better
She heard him play and surprisingly preferred his music style
That was the end of Mr Monotony
Thus ended the reign of Mr Monotony's unvarying music style
Oh, she refused him when he tried
Mr Monotony tried to win her back, but she declined
Bringing her back to his side
Trying to reconcile with her
She just answered when he cried:
Her response to his plea was
"Have you got any Monotony today?"
"Will you still be playing unvarying tunes today?"
"Have you got any Monotony today?"
"Will you still be playing unvarying tunes today?"
"Have you got any Monotony today?"
"Will you still be playing unvarying tunes today?"
Bye, bye, Mr Monotony
Farewell, Mr Monotony
Mr Monotony,
The monotonous musician
Is that you?
Are you still playing the same unvarying tune?
Hey, Mr Monotony
Hello, Mr Monotony
Oh, this playing is wonderful!
The new music style is great!
Oh, Mr Monotony, I come back to you any time.
I appreciate your past music style and will gladly return to it.
Mr Monotony, don't go away
Mr Monotony, please do not leave or change your style.
Surely I didn't really mean it!
I did not intend to reject your music style.
Oh, Mr Monotony, I need you back
Please come back and play the same unvarying tune once again.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: IRVING BERLIN
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