Bombay Dreams (2002 Original London Cast) [Cast Recording]

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Just when you thought Andrew Lloyd Webber was stuck in a rut, he pulls off a new success. But maybe the reason Bombay Dreams is so lively is that Lloyd Webber only acted as a Svengali producer, helping Indian composer A.R. Rahman (Lagaan) make his debut on Western stages. And that move proved to be inspired.

Indeed, at a time when many people complain that new musicals have become dreary and have lost all sense of fun, Lloyd Webber imported talent from the one place where entertainment for entertainment's sake is still alive and well: Bollywood. The Indian film industry cranks out hundreds of movies every year, a huge number of them deliriously gaudy musicals, and so it was a natural resource to mine. The plot of Bombay Dreams is on par with your usual musical-theater fare, but the songs are unlike anything ever heard on Broadway or the West End. Sure, the lyrics by Don Black (Sunset Boulevard) flirt with sheer idiocy, but the music that surrounds them is so irrepressibly lively that you'll simply focus on it and it alone. Borrowing both Indian (ragas) and Western (electronic dance music) elements, Rahman and his co-producer, Marius de Vries (who's worked with Björk), have come up with a delicious musical treat. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

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Harem
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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Harem
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ASIN: B00008W2QZ
Release Date: 2003-06-10

Tracks:

  1. Harem
  2. What A Wonderful World
  3. It's A Beautiful Day
  4. What You Never Know
  5. The Journey Home
  6. Free
  7. Mysterious Days
  8. The War Is Over
  9. Misere Mei
  10. Beautiful
  11. Arabian Nights
  12. Stranger In Paradise
  13. Until The End Of Time
  14. You Take My Breathe Away

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If one's notion of "world music" promises a touch of the exotic and indigenous, often overlooked is the fact that the influence of western pop music has seeped into every corner of the globe, creating a hybrid that's often more than merely the sum of its influences. Theater vet Brightman steps into that pan-cultural hall of mirrors here, wedding her fascination with the music and rhythms of the "forbidden places" (the title's Arabic meaning) of the Middle East to her own oft ethereal vocal charms and rock-solid sense of drama. And if the diva's equally sound crossover sensibilities (and that of longtime producer Frank Peterson) sometimes mire it in familiar world-beat pastiche, Brightman's charmed muse manages some transcendent moments nonetheless. Her musical borrowings (Borodin for the title track; Puccini's *Madame Butterfly* for "It's a Beautiful Day") are as compelling as her choice of collaborators: classical violin star Nigel Kennedy and Iraqi vocalist Kadim Al Sahir add compelling touches to the weary timeliness of "The War is Over." The musical influences range from Europe across the Mediterranean and as far East as the Indian roots of "Bollywood" composer A.R. Rahman's "The Journey Home" and Brightman's own "You Take My Breath Away" to evocative recastings of the emblematic standards "Stranger in Paradise" and Louis Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World," while ex-Killing Joke keyboardist Jaz Coleman provides the savory East-meets-West orchestrations that ensure Brightman's star turns the seamless foundations they deserve. --Jerry McCulley

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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars harem .......2007-05-28

As usual a quick and effecient service ,especially for people who live abroad.Keep up the excellent work John Williams.

4 out of 5 stars New to Sarah Brightman.......2007-03-12

I'm very new to Sarah brightman's music and I enjoy this CD. I think she has an amazing voice. Very talented young woman and this cd was very relaxing and joyful to listen to. I like to learn and heard more from Sarah Brightman.

3 out of 5 stars Stranger in Paradise - More Like Stranger in a Lost Cause.......2006-12-30

I'm not throughly pleased with this album! This CD is only good if you know how to dance in a Middle-Easters fashion. About half of each track is dominated by all orchestrations and no Sarah. Plus, Pop-Sarah isn't really for me. I much prefer the Classical-Sarah. Some of the tracks are okay, like "Harem", "The Journey Home", "Beautiful", and "Stranger in Paradise". Really, this is a good CD for your collection, but I wouldn't listen to it on a 24/7 basis.

5 out of 5 stars No voice like hers in the world.......2006-10-01

I own this cd. I saw her in person at the "Harem" concert. Never had I heard or seen any voice like this. What a performer, best concert I'd ever seen. Beautiful voice, I can never get enough of Sarah Brightman's music. It is so comforting at times. I have all her music and this cd makes you wonder, how can she top this? Thank you Sarah Brightman for giving us your beautiful gift of music.

5 out of 5 stars Brilliant Brightman, Her best CD........2006-09-18

Sarah is just the best, she can hit any note and her individuality shines on this CD. She sings "The Journey Home" from the musical Bombay Dreams and her voice just soars. "Harem", "Mysterious Ways" and "You Take My Breah Away" are songs that take me to dreamland. Amazing! A master piece!
Bombay Dreams (2002 Original London Cast)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Different, but not Bad
  • Fantastic Dreams
  • Good representation of A. R. Rahman's best
  • BOMBAY AWAKES!
  • a little taste of bollywood
Bombay Dreams (2002 Original London Cast)

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ASIN: B00006GO7F
Release Date: 2002-08-27

Tracks:

  1. Bombay Awakes
  2. Bombay Dreams
  3. Like an Eagle
  4. Love Never Easy
  5. Don't Release Me
  6. Happy Endings
  7. Ooh La La
  8. Shakalaka Baby
  9. Famous
  10. I Could Live
  11. Only Love
  12. Chaiyya Chaiyya
  13. How Many Stars
  14. Salaam Bombay
  15. Closer Than Ever
  16. Ganesh
  17. Journey Home
  18. Wedding Qawwali
  19. Bombay Sleeps

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Just when you thought Andrew Lloyd Webber was stuck in a rut, he pulls off a new success. But maybe the reason Bombay Dreams is so lively is that Lloyd Webber only acted as a Svengali producer, helping Indian composer A.R. Rahman (Lagaan) make his debut on Western stages. And that move proved to be inspired.

Indeed, at a time when many people complain that new musicals have become dreary and have lost all sense of fun, Lloyd Webber imported talent from the one place where entertainment for entertainment's sake is still alive and well: Bollywood. The Indian film industry cranks out hundreds of movies every year, a huge number of them deliriously gaudy musicals, and so it was a natural resource to mine. The plot of Bombay Dreams is on par with your usual musical-theater fare, but the songs are unlike anything ever heard on Broadway or the West End. Sure, the lyrics by Don Black (Sunset Boulevard) flirt with sheer idiocy, but the music that surrounds them is so irrepressibly lively that you'll simply focus on it and it alone. Borrowing both Indian (ragas) and Western (electronic dance music) elements, Rahman and his co-producer, Marius de Vries (who's worked with Björk), have come up with a delicious musical treat. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Different, but not Bad.......2007-01-10

I got this CD and popped it in and listened to it, not looking at pictures or lyrics or anything like that just to get my first reaction to it. My first reaction was... huh? The music is great from the get go really nice orchestrations, musical theater as well as eastern themes, very nice. But some of the lyrics... eek. Then I took a peek into the case and sadly there are no lyrics and no synopsis. Just big pictures of these over the top characters. Not having the lyrics is ok because for the most part the English is sung very clearly. But without a synopsis I was really couldn't figure out what was going on. So if I were to end my review here I would say its a good one for people who like musical theater and want to hear some different stuff. Its also kind of poppy so maybe the newer musical listeners' will like it too. But then I read some of the other reviews and said that people like me just didn't understand it and wouldn't really get into it. That made me a little angry and if there is something more to this show that I need to understand it, it should be included in the CD. However, from the listeners' point of view, I felt this was an enjoyable CD and some of the songs are quite catchy. The only song that's... horrible is "Release Me." Favorite song: "The Journey Home"

5 out of 5 stars Fantastic Dreams.......2006-09-01

This CD is just fabulous, "Like an Eagle", "Chayia Chayia", "Closer Than Ever" and "Wedding Qwalli" among my favorites. Andrew Lloyd Webber does it again.

5 out of 5 stars Good representation of A. R. Rahman's best.......2006-07-07

Warning: Anyone who has seen the musical or merely picked up this CD soundtrack but knows absolutely nothing about Bollywood won't get the big hype surrounding this music. If you know A. R. Rahman's work and have followed his music throughout his amazing career, though, you will adore this CD. Another reason to adore it: even if you don't speak a lick of Hindi, you can still follow along with the English snippets and the catchy Hindi phrases. However, if your lack of Hindi skills is paired with no knowledge of what Bollywood is all about, the lyrics will come across quite easily as cheesy and the premise of the show fluffy. I'm not here to convert anyone to the style of Bollywood, but merely to ask you to appreciate this soundtrack as a play-on version of the real deal. A. R. Rahman's work is legendary and, when it comes down to it, the show is all about the music. And look at that- that's what this CD is!

My personal favourite songs: "Chaiyya Chaiyya" (from Dil Se) and "Love's Never Easy" (based on Ishq Bina from Taal), also "Shakalaka Baby" and "How Many Stars." All orchestral background on this track is paired with fantastic vocals, so be prepared for some quality composition on the whole.

If you like the sounds of this music, I would recommend checking out the music from the movies Taal, Dil Se, Lagaan, Bombay, Swades, and Rang De Basanti. All fantastic, all A. R. Rahman.

5 out of 5 stars BOMBAY AWAKES!.......2006-06-07

I know these aren't the songs currently used in the Broadway version. Why? I don't know. Apparently the show is VERY under-rated and isn't as good at the box office as it's leading competitors. I don't see why, though. The dancing, music, sets, all AMAZING!

Anyway, on with the songs. Almost every song on here really stands out, but the two that really stand out are Shakalaka Baby and How Many Stars. Get this CD for those two songs alone. Everything else is just as good though. If you love Bollywood, you'll love this.

5 out of 5 stars a little taste of bollywood.......2006-04-19

You may look at this going, oh its just a bunch of show tunes - but its much more then that. I had the very lucky opportunity to see this show in 2003 with the original London cast. And since that day, i have been listening to the album to this very day. The songs give you a idea of exactly what hindi music is like. Most of the songs are in English with just a few like chaiyya chaiyya not in english. Even though they are from the show, you can continue to listen them for a long time after because they travel with you. They are almost exactly like pop songs that you can play in your car or on your stero and never get tired of them.

I played "only love" just the other day when i was driving in my car. Three years later, and i still listen to their music just about every day. It becomes a part of you, and even if ur like me and dont understand Hindi - it wont stop you from singing along, even if your making up your own words. You'd be surprise that after a while, you can sing back the whole song without music.

While this is a more pop version of the asian songs that are on the market, it is sure to be a cd that you wont get tired of listening to. It has so many different beats and rythems and up tempo and down tempo songs. It will fill your head. My personal favorites are: Wedding Qawwali, Don't Release Me, Chaiyya Chaiyya, Salaam Bombay, Like An Eagle. You pick your own favorites, but believe me, you will never regret buying this album. If you think the clips are awesome, wait till you hear the whole song!
Harem (CD & DVD)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Harem (CD & DVD)
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ASIN: B00009L1U7
Release Date: 2003-06-10

Tracks:

  1. Harem
  2. What A Wonderful World
  3. It's A Beautiful Day
  4. What You Never Know
  5. The Journey Home
  6. Free
  7. Mysterious Days
  8. The War Is Over
  9. Misere Mei
  10. Beautiful
  11. Arabian Nights
  12. Stranger In Paradise
  13. Until The End Of Time
  14. You Take

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If one's notion of "world music" promises a touch of the exotic and indigenous, often overlooked is the fact that the influence of western pop music has seeped into every corner of the globe, creating a hybrid that's often more than merely the sum of its influences. Theater vet Brightman steps into that pan-cultural hall of mirrors here, wedding her fascination with the music and rhythms of the "forbidden places" (the title's Arabic meaning) of the Middle East to her own oft ethereal vocal charms and rock-solid sense of drama. And if the diva's equally sound crossover sensibilities (and that of longtime producer Frank Peterson) sometimes mire it in familiar world-beat pastiche, Brightman's charmed muse manages some transcendent moments nonetheless. Her musical borrowings (Borodin for the title track; Puccini's *Madame Butterfly* for "It's a Beautiful Day") are as compelling as her choice of collaborators: classical violin star Nigel Kennedy and Iraqi vocalist Kadim Al Sahir add compelling touches to the weary timeliness of "The War is Over." The musical influences range from Europe across the Mediterranean and as far East as the Indian roots of "Bollywood" composer A.R. Rahman's "The Journey Home" and Brightman's own "You Take My Breath Away" to evocative recastings of the emblematic standards "Stranger in Paradise" and Louis Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World," while ex-Killing Joke keyboardist Jaz Coleman provides the savory East-meets-West orchestrations that ensure Brightman's star turns the seamless foundations they deserve. --Jerry McCulley

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Album Description

Canadian version of her 2003 album features an exclusive bonus track, 'Tout Ce Que Je Sais', along with the International bonus track, 'Gueri De Toi'. 15 tracks packaged in a digipak. Copy Controlled. EMI.

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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars BEST CD I OWN!.......2007-05-13

This is by far my favorite Sarah Brightman Cd. Although it is probably her most pop oriented cd, it totally rocks! Most of the songs have a Middle Eastern Edge to them and are awesome to blast in the car! Make sure to try to get the version with either the bonus Dvd or the french tracks!

FIVE STARS!

2 out of 5 stars not the best.......2007-04-12

I agree with "music fan" about this CD. Eden is a good album, and she's a good artist. But either this album was poorly produced or something, because this does not show her best. I wouldn't classify this as world music at all, because the instruments aren't used and it's more classical pop; if that's a genre. It seemed rambly to me with many of the songs sounding similar and lacking originality. I love her, she's unique in her genre. But she really shines as a classicist, with Classics, her work by Andrew Lloyd Webber (who she married) and operatic albums. This is what she's best at, so her collaborations on Eden and La Luna, which are classical in nature but still allowed her to branch out musically, turned out good. I have a lot of her albums, but I wouldn't buy this one. It's more something to listen to once. A few of the songs are good, the album isn't terrible, but it's not very good.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent CD/DVD set.......2007-03-31

This is a very good CD/DVD set, beautiful music and performance.I enjoyed it.

5 out of 5 stars Magical Sarah Brightman.......2006-12-24

Sarah's voice soars! I love her voice and I'm a new fan. ^^ I've heard her name lots of times before from people I know and when I received some of her CDs and videos as early Christmas present, I was in awe! She definitely has the voice of an angel.

5 out of 5 stars Welcome to the Forbidden.......2006-06-10

"Harem" is probably one of Sarah Brightman's most unique albums to date. Rarely an artist can captivate the sounds of the far east and be able to mix them in well with a western feel. west meets east if you will. Its nearly impossible to pick out one favorite out of the 14 tracks on the album. You can't choose "Harem" over "The War Is Over" or "Arabian Nights". All the songs on the album are the best and do the album justice and fit perfectly in their own way, as the theme is quite clear: Middle-Eastern music with a hint of pop and some club sounds. And while the album could have ended at "Until the End of Time" (yet another beautiful song on the album), Brightman ends the album with "You Take My Breath Away" (originally from her album Fly). Personally, this track should have been only present on "Harem" and not on the album "Fly". An excellent way nonetheless of ending the album.

The DVD shows the making of the album, and the video Harem is also on the DVD along with an alternate version to the video. Its the first time i've ever seen a video from Sarah Brightman and i must say, i'm not disappointed at all.

I'm anxiously awaiting a new album. I'm a new fan of Brightman's and i love what i'm hearing from this album. Highly recommended.
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    1. Lion King/The Circle of Life
    2. Fiddler on the Roof/Sunrise Sunset
    3. Man of la Mancha/The Impossible Dream
    4. Sweet Charity/Big Spender
    5. Aida/Elaborate Lives
    6. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat/Any Dream Will Do
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    14. Cats/Memory
    15. Cabaret/Maybe This Time
    16. Rent/One Song Glory
    17. Ragtime/Back to Before
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    2. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang/Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
    3. Mamma Mia/Dancing Queen
    4. My Fair Lady/On the Street Where You Live
    5. Chess/Anthem
    6. Jubilee/Begin the Beguine
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    9. Miss Saigon/Why God Why?
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      ASIN: B000066SBM
      Release Date: 2006-10-31
      Harem
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Harem
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      ASIN: B000099T3Y
      Release Date: 2003-05-05

      Tracks:

      1. Harem
      2. What a Wonderful World
      3. It's a Beautiful Day
      4. What You Never Know
      5. Journey Home
      6. Free
      7. Mysterious Days - Sarah Brightman, Ofra Haza
      8. War Is Over
      9. Misere Mei
      10. Beautiful
      11. Arabian Nights: Scimitar Moon/Voyage/Promise/Hamesha/Alone
      12. Stranger in Paradise
      13. Until the End of Time
      14. Gu de Toi [*]

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      If one's notion of "world music" promises a touch of the exotic and indigenous, often overlooked is the fact that the influence of western pop music has seeped into every corner of the globe, creating a hybrid that's often more than merely the sum of its influences. Theater vet Brightman steps into that pan-cultural hall of mirrors here, wedding her fascination with the music and rhythms of the "forbidden places" (the title's Arabic meaning) of the Middle East to her own oft ethereal vocal charms and rock-solid sense of drama. And if the diva's equally sound crossover sensibilities (and that of longtime producer Frank Peterson) sometimes mire it in familiar world-beat pastiche, Brightman's charmed muse manages some transcendent moments nonetheless. Her musical borrowings (Borodin for the title track; Puccini's *Madame Butterfly* for "It's a Beautiful Day") are as compelling as her choice of collaborators: classical violin star Nigel Kennedy and Iraqi vocalist Kadim Al Sahir add compelling touches to the weary timeliness of "The War is Over." The musical influences range from Europe across the Mediterranean and as far East as the Indian roots of "Bollywood" composer A.R. Rahman's "The Journey Home" and Brightman's own "You Take My Breath Away" to evocative recastings of the emblematic standards "Stranger in Paradise" and Louis Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World," while ex-Killing Joke keyboardist Jaz Coleman provides the savory East-meets-West orchestrations that ensure Brightman's star turns the seamless foundations they deserve. --Jerry McCulley

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      Album Description

      Australian edition of 2003 album features 'Gueri De Toi' which replaces the US only track, 'You Take My Breath Away'. Includes 24-page full color booklet containing song lyrics & photos. Copy Controlled. Angel.

      Album Details

      Brightman Follows the Flocks to the Eastern Part of the World with this Foray Into the Mysteries of Lands in the Other Hemisphere. This Edition is Released Early with the Bonus Track "Gueri De Toi".

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars BEST CD I OWN!.......2007-05-13

      This is by far my favorite Sarah Brightman Cd. Although it is probably her most pop oriented cd, it totally rocks! Most of the songs have a Middle Eastern Edge to them and are awesome to blast in the car! Make sure to try to get the version with either the bonus Dvd or the french tracks!

      FIVE STARS!

      2 out of 5 stars not the best.......2007-04-12

      I agree with "music fan" about this CD. Eden is a good album, and she's a good artist. But either this album was poorly produced or something, because this does not show her best. I wouldn't classify this as world music at all, because the instruments aren't used and it's more classical pop; if that's a genre. It seemed rambly to me with many of the songs sounding similar and lacking originality. I love her, she's unique in her genre. But she really shines as a classicist, with Classics, her work by Andrew Lloyd Webber (who she married) and operatic albums. This is what she's best at, so her collaborations on Eden and La Luna, which are classical in nature but still allowed her to branch out musically, turned out good. I have a lot of her albums, but I wouldn't buy this one. It's more something to listen to once. A few of the songs are good, the album isn't terrible, but it's not very good.

      5 out of 5 stars Excellent CD/DVD set.......2007-03-31

      This is a very good CD/DVD set, beautiful music and performance.I enjoyed it.

      5 out of 5 stars Magical Sarah Brightman.......2006-12-24

      Sarah's voice soars! I love her voice and I'm a new fan. ^^ I've heard her name lots of times before from people I know and when I received some of her CDs and videos as early Christmas present, I was in awe! She definitely has the voice of an angel.

      5 out of 5 stars Welcome to the Forbidden.......2006-06-10

      "Harem" is probably one of Sarah Brightman's most unique albums to date. Rarely an artist can captivate the sounds of the far east and be able to mix them in well with a western feel. west meets east if you will. Its nearly impossible to pick out one favorite out of the 14 tracks on the album. You can't choose "Harem" over "The War Is Over" or "Arabian Nights". All the songs on the album are the best and do the album justice and fit perfectly in their own way, as the theme is quite clear: Middle-Eastern music with a hint of pop and some club sounds. And while the album could have ended at "Until the End of Time" (yet another beautiful song on the album), Brightman ends the album with "You Take My Breath Away" (originally from her album Fly). Personally, this track should have been only present on "Harem" and not on the album "Fly". An excellent way nonetheless of ending the album.

      The DVD shows the making of the album, and the video Harem is also on the DVD along with an alternate version to the video. Its the first time i've ever seen a video from Sarah Brightman and i must say, i'm not disappointed at all.

      I'm anxiously awaiting a new album. I'm a new fan of Brightman's and i love what i'm hearing from this album. Highly recommended.
      Harem
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Finally.......................Sarah on 5.1 surround sound!
      • Great CD + DVD
      • AWESOME!
      Harem

      Manufacturer: EMI Int'l
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      Brightman, SarahBrightman, Sarah | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Middle East | International | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | New Age | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
      Musical TheaterMusical Theater | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
      Brightman, SarahBrightman, Sarah | A to B | Featured Performers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
      ClassicClassic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
      Adult AlternativeAdult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music
      InterviewsInterviews | Poetry, Spoken Word & Interviews | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
      Broadway & VocalistsBroadway & Vocalists | Imports | Stores | Music
      PopPop | Imports | Stores | Music
      ASIN: B0001CFQFQ
      Release Date: 2004-06-15

      Tracks:

      1. Harem (Can Do Mar)
      2. What a Wonderful World
      3. It's a Beautiful Day
      4. What You Never Know
      5. Journey Home
      6. Free
      7. Mysterious Days - Sarah Brightman, Ofra Haza
      8. War Is Over
      9. Misere Mei
      10. Beautiful
      11. Arabian Nights: Scimitar Moon/Voyage/Promise/Hamesha/Alone
      12. Stranger in Paradise
      13. Until the End of Time
      14. Tout Ce Que Je Sais [*]
      15. Gueri de Toi [*]

      Tracks:

      1. Harem (Can Do Mar) [DVD]
      2. Beautiful [DVD]
      3. Mysterious Days [DVD] - Sarah Brightman, Ofra Haza
      4. Anytime, Anywhere [DVD]
      5. It's a Beautiful Day [DVD]
      6. Free [DVD]
      7. War Is Over [DVD]
      8. What You Never Know [DVD]
      9. Stranger in Paradise [DVD]
      10. Nessun Dorma (Live) [DVD]
      11. What a Wonderful World [DVD]
      12. Journey Home [DVD]
      13. Time to Say Goodbye [DVD]

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Finally.......................Sarah on 5.1 surround sound!.......2004-02-23

      Dolby 5.1 surround sound! Now that is music to the my ears!

      Sarah's music videos on the DVD are amazingly beautiful. "Behind the scene" documentary shows you how much effect Sarah and her production team put into making these videos. Job well done. For the price of a CD, you get both the CD and the DVD! I cannot believe it is real.

      I attended Sarah's Harem concert in Toronto on February 5. What a theatrical performance! The stage settings were so creative and stage lighting was visually pleasing. Sarah's costums, and those young lady dancers and the assistant vocalist in red were absolutely eye-candies!

      5 out of 5 stars Great CD + DVD.......2004-01-26

      Amazing, Harem is a beautiful CD and now this excelente DVD with Sarah's videos is just great, The New Versions of Time to Say Goodbye and Anytime,Anywhere is great very highly recommendable, If you have a CD Collection this CD will be in that collection, AMAZING!!!

      5 out of 5 stars AWESOME!.......2004-01-23

      First of all.... here is what's on it: It's a combination of CD/DVD.

      The cd contains the 15 tracks of the normal Canadian edition, released in May 2003. The reason for what YOU HAVE to buy it is the DVD.
      It contains the "Harem Special Desert Dreams" that was aired on PBS in December, but, the videos are complete :D Also, the comments of Sarah between each videos are totally different.
      There is also on the DVD a "making-of" of the music videos (30 minutes), a brand-new photo gallery, and 5.1 DTS Surround Sound.

      The list of the music videos:
      ~Harem
      ~Beautiful
      ~Mysterious Days
      ~Anytime, Anywhere (ALL NEW, FANTASTIC VIDEO!!!!)
      ~It's A Beautiful Day
      ~Free
      ~The War Is Over
      ~What You Never Know
      ~Stranger In Paradise
      ~Nessun Dorma (live from La Luna Concert)
      ~What A Wonderful World
      ~The Journey Home
      ~Time To Say Goodbye (New video, solo version)
      Harem
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
      • BEST CD I OWN!
      • not the best
      • Excellent CD/DVD set
      • Magical Sarah Brightman
      • Welcome to the Forbidden
      Harem

      Manufacturer: EMI Int'l
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      Brightman, SarahBrightman, Sarah | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Middle East | International | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | New Age | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
      Musical TheaterMusical Theater | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
      Brightman, SarahBrightman, Sarah | A to B | Featured Performers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
      ClassicClassic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
      Adult AlternativeAdult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music
      InterviewsInterviews | Poetry, Spoken Word & Interviews | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
      Broadway & VocalistsBroadway & Vocalists | Imports | Stores | Music
      PopPop | Imports | Stores | Music
      Similar Items:
      1. Sarah Brightman - Harem Desert Fantasy
      2. Eden (US Release - 16 tracks)
      3. Time to Say Goodbye
      4. La Luna
      5. Sarah Brightman - Live from Las Vegas

      ASIN: B00009B8FE
      Release Date: 2003-06-09

      Tracks:

      1. Harem
      2. What a Wonderful World
      3. It's a Beautiful Day
      4. What You Never Know
      5. Journey Song
      6. Free
      7. Mysterious Days - Sarah Brightman, Ofra Haza
      8. War Is Over - Kazem Al Saher, Sarah Brightman
      9. Misere Mei
      10. Beautiful
      11. Arabian Nights: Scimitar Moon/Voyage/Promise/Hamesha/Alone
      12. Stranger in Paradise
      13. Until the End of Time
      14. Tout Ce Que Je Sais [*]
      15. Gueri de Toi [*]

      Amazon.com

      If one's notion of "world music" promises a touch of the exotic and indigenous, often overlooked is the fact that the influence of western pop music has seeped into every corner of the globe, creating a hybrid that's often more than merely the sum of its influences. Theater vet Brightman steps into that pan-cultural hall of mirrors here, wedding her fascination with the music and rhythms of the "forbidden places" (the title's Arabic meaning) of the Middle East to her own oft ethereal vocal charms and rock-solid sense of drama. And if the diva's equally sound crossover sensibilities (and that of longtime producer Frank Peterson) sometimes mire it in familiar world-beat pastiche, Brightman's charmed muse manages some transcendent moments nonetheless. Her musical borrowings (Borodin for the title track; Puccini's *Madame Butterfly* for "It's a Beautiful Day") are as compelling as her choice of collaborators: classical violin star Nigel Kennedy and Iraqi vocalist Kadim Al Sahir add compelling touches to the weary timeliness of "The War is Over." The musical influences range from Europe across the Mediterranean and as far East as the Indian roots of "Bollywood" composer A.R. Rahman's "The Journey Home" and Brightman's own "You Take My Breath Away" to evocative recastings of the emblematic standards "Stranger in Paradise" and Louis Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World," while ex-Killing Joke keyboardist Jaz Coleman provides the savory East-meets-West orchestrations that ensure Brightman's star turns the seamless foundations they deserve. --Jerry McCulley

      Amazon.com

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      Album Description

      Canadian version of her 2003 album features an exclusive bonus track, 'Tout Ce Que Je Sais', along with the International bonus track, 'Gueri De Toi'. 15 tracks packaged in a digipak. Copy Controlled. EMI.

      Album Details

      Brightman Follows the Flocks to the Eastern Part of the World with this Foray Into the Mysteries of Lands in the Other Hemisphere. This Edition is Released with Two Bonus Audio Tracks En Francais: "Tout Ce Que Je Sais De Toi" and "Gueri De Toi".

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars BEST CD I OWN!.......2007-05-13

      This is by far my favorite Sarah Brightman Cd. Although it is probably her most pop oriented cd, it totally rocks! Most of the songs have a Middle Eastern Edge to them and are awesome to blast in the car! Make sure to try to get the version with either the bonus Dvd or the french tracks!

      FIVE STARS!

      2 out of 5 stars not the best.......2007-04-12

      I agree with "music fan" about this CD. Eden is a good album, and she's a good artist. But either this album was poorly produced or something, because this does not show her best. I wouldn't classify this as world music at all, because the instruments aren't used and it's more classical pop; if that's a genre. It seemed rambly to me with many of the songs sounding similar and lacking originality. I love her, she's unique in her genre. But she really shines as a classicist, with Classics, her work by Andrew Lloyd Webber (who she married) and operatic albums. This is what she's best at, so her collaborations on Eden and La Luna, which are classical in nature but still allowed her to branch out musically, turned out good. I have a lot of her albums, but I wouldn't buy this one. It's more something to listen to once. A few of the songs are good, the album isn't terrible, but it's not very good.

      5 out of 5 stars Excellent CD/DVD set.......2007-03-31

      This is a very good CD/DVD set, beautiful music and performance.I enjoyed it.

      5 out of 5 stars Magical Sarah Brightman.......2006-12-24

      Sarah's voice soars! I love her voice and I'm a new fan. ^^ I've heard her name lots of times before from people I know and when I received some of her CDs and videos as early Christmas present, I was in awe! She definitely has the voice of an angel.

      5 out of 5 stars Welcome to the Forbidden.......2006-06-10

      "Harem" is probably one of Sarah Brightman's most unique albums to date. Rarely an artist can captivate the sounds of the far east and be able to mix them in well with a western feel. west meets east if you will. Its nearly impossible to pick out one favorite out of the 14 tracks on the album. You can't choose "Harem" over "The War Is Over" or "Arabian Nights". All the songs on the album are the best and do the album justice and fit perfectly in their own way, as the theme is quite clear: Middle-Eastern music with a hint of pop and some club sounds. And while the album could have ended at "Until the End of Time" (yet another beautiful song on the album), Brightman ends the album with "You Take My Breath Away" (originally from her album Fly). Personally, this track should have been only present on "Harem" and not on the album "Fly". An excellent way nonetheless of ending the album.

      The DVD shows the making of the album, and the video Harem is also on the DVD along with an alternate version to the video. Its the first time i've ever seen a video from Sarah Brightman and i must say, i'm not disappointed at all.

      I'm anxiously awaiting a new album. I'm a new fan of Brightman's and i love what i'm hearing from this album. Highly recommended.

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