An accomplished soprano, Sasha received her vocal training at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. With an edgy sophistication and an artist’s desire for freedom, Sasha eventually rebelled against the constraints of the tight-laced opera scene, and left behind her established career as a classical performer.
She began collaborating with pop producer Frank Fitzpatrick and redefined her performance. She unveiled her new sound at top venues in New York and Los Angeles, and performed for over 8,000 people in Europe’s largest nightclub, Club Privilege in Ibiza, Spain.
She received overwhelming acclaim from U.S. and European club audiences and was soon asked to record the theme song to the film Princess Mononoke; the critically acclaimed, Holy Smoke, starring Kate Winslet; Modigliani, starring Andy Garcia; and most recently, the end credit song to Kettle of Fish starring Mathew Modine and Gina Gerson. Her song “Miles Away” was chosen as the theme song for the 2005 Toronto Film Festival. Her alluring rendition of “Angeli” was featured in Victoria Secret’s Fall 2006 campaign.
Sasha sings for top designers and celebrities at events like the re-opening of Bulgari’s flagship store in Beverly Hill’s, and for the launching of their new jewelry lines in Cannes, Paris, Basel, Sao Paolo, Rome and St. Petersburg. She performed for Maserati at The Four Seasons, and different fashion designers including Caroline Herrera and Richard Tyler, Max Mara, and Narciso Rodriguez. Sasha’s most recent appearance was for the Whitney Museum’s annual charity gala this past October.
Sasha Lazard’s debut album, The Myth of Red, was released on Higher Octave Music//EMI and made a remarkable impact on Billboard’s Hot Dance Chart and Billboard’s Classical Crossover Chart. Sasha has completed an acoustic CD entitled “Moonfall” which is available on CDbaby.com/sasha Lazard. She is at work on a follow up album to The Myth of Red, working with producers BLISS and collaborating again with Frank Fitzpatrick and David Tobocman. The EP will soon be available on CD Baby.com.
Sasha most recently recorded a duet album with soprano Shawna Stone entitled “Siren” for Manhattan Records/EMI. SIREN was produced by Peter Asher and Frank Fitzpatrick and will be released on March 5, 2007. Sasha and Shawna will be appearing in March in a PBS special entitled “Heavenly Voices.
AWAKENING
Sasha Lazard Lyrics
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You fled
Betrayed me
Your hollow heart
And luring stare
My blood
Ran cold
From far away
A lullaby
Out of my deep despair
My lover sang a melody
He sent a ray of light to me
And saved me from the darkness
'Cause when I heard his voice
It sparked a distant memory
A savior calling out to me
To set me free
How could it be
The face of an angel
Could drag me down
And leave me blind
I know
My heart, though weary
Must rise again
And come to you
The lyrics of Sasha Lazard's "Awakening" tell the story of a lover who has been betrayed by someone with a "hollow heart and luring stare." The singer of the song is left feeling lost and alone until they hear the voice of their true love singing a lullaby in the distance. The melody cuts through the darkness, providing light and hope and ultimately freeing the singer from their despair.
The song is a powerful testament to the importance of love in our lives, and the way that it can act as a beacon of hope in even the darkest moments. The use of the lullaby motif is particularly effective in this context, as it suggests a sense of comfort and protection that is especially powerful in times of distress.
Overall, "Awakening" is a beautiful and deeply affecting song that speaks to the power of love and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Into the night
You left me in the darkness
You fled
You abandoned me when I needed you the most
Betrayed me
You broke my trust
Your hollow heart
You have no emotions and your love is fake
And luring stare
Your eyes deceive me and draw me in
My blood
I felt fear and despair
Ran cold
I was afraid and felt alone
Then I heard him
I found someone who could help me
From far away
He was not near to me physically
A lullaby
He comforted me with his music and voice
Out of my deep despair
I was in a hopeless and dark place
My lover sang a melody
My true love saved me with music
He sent a ray of light to me
He gave me hope and showed me the way
And saved me from the darkness
He rescued me from my negative emotions
Cause when I heard his voice
His voice had a profound effect on me
It sparked a distant memory
It reminded me of something from the past
A savior calling out to me
He was my rescue and guide
To set me free
He freed me from my troubles
How could it be
I was surprised and confused
The face of an angel
His appearance was otherworldly and divine
Could drag me down
It made me fall into despair
And leave me blind
It made me lose direction and hope
I know
I am certain
My heart, though weary
My emotions may be exhausted but they will recover
Must rise again
I will overcome my struggles
And come to you
And find my way back to you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Diana Williamson, Frank Fitzpatrick
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