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Dreamchaser

Sarah Brightman · 2013

70 min · 13 tracks · musical · baroque pop · operatic pop

A sweeping fusion of operatic vocals and ethereal orchestration that transports listeners to otherworldly realms.

Why this album works

The album marked a significant return for Brightman, debuting at number one on the Billboard Classical Albums chart. Its unique combination of genres and inclusion of various international songs further showcased her influence within the operatic pop scene, attracting both longstanding fans and new listeners alike.
Best for
long, immersive listening sessions atmospheric background focus dynamic emotional journeys
Context
Released in 2013, 'Dreamchaser' was Sarah Brightman's first studio album in five years, following her ambitious project 'Symphony' in 2008. At this point in her career, she was transitioning towards a more eclectic sound, blending classical elements with modern pop influences as she sought to expand her artistic horizons.
Stylistic neighbors
Alan Menken· Charlotte Church· Aled Jones

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Angel Standout 5:33
  • 2 One Day Like This Standout 6:06
  • 3 Glósóli 6:50
  • 4 Lento e largo from Symphony no. 3, op. 36 (Symphony of Sorrowful Songs) 5:39
  • 5 B 612 4:50
  • 6 Breathe Me 4:48
  • 7 Ave Maria Standout 5:48
  • 8 Éperdu 5:07
  • 9 A Song of India 3:26
  • 10 Venus and Mars 4:26
  • 11 Closer 8:15
  • 12 In the Air 4:37
  • 13 Hawaii ’78 4:42

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