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).
Serenade/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 coloured 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!
In the song "How Fair This Place" by Sarah Brightman, the singer describes a beautiful and serene place she has found. The lyrics mention a sparkling river in the distance, colorful meadows, and growing white clouds. However, there are no people around in this place, only silence, flowers, an old pine tree, and the presence of God. The singer refers to someone as her daydream and it seems that this person is what she imagines when she is in this tranquil place. The lyrics evoke a sense of awe and wonder at the beauty of nature, while also highlighting the importance of finding peace and solitude in a world that can be noisy and chaotic.
This song was released as part of Sarah Brightman's 2013 album called "Dreamchaser". The album was inspired by the singer's interest in space exploration and features songs about dreams, the universe, and finding one's place in the world. "How Fair This Place" is unique in that it focuses on finding peace and beauty on Earth rather than in outer space. The song features Brightman's signature operatic vocals, which add to the dreamy and uplifting atmosphere of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
It is beautiful here...
The surroundings are aesthetically pleasing and breathtaking.
Look, in the distance
Directing attention towards something further away.
The river sparkles like fire,
The water is glistening with the sunlight, making it look like it is on fire.
The meadows are lying like a coloured carpet,
The meadows are spread out wide like a patchwork of colours, as if someone has laid down a carpet.
The clouds are growing white.
The clouds are turning whiter as the day progresses, indicating the change in weather.
There are no people here...
There is a lack of human presence in this particular location.
There is just silence here...
It is quiet without any noise or chatter from humans or animals.
Only God and I are here.
Only the singer and God exist in the vicinity, emphasising a feeling of solitude.
Flowers, and an old pine tree,
The singer is surrounded by nature and beauty, including flowers and an old pine tree.
And you, my daydream!
The person daydreaming becomes a part of the beauty of nature that surrounds them.
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