La Luna
Sarah Brightman · 2000
61 min · 15 tracks · musical · baroque pop · operatic pop
Ethereal melodies blend with operatic vocals, creating a dreamlike journey through lush orchestration and poignant lyrics.
Why this album works
'La Luna' debuted at number one on the Billboard Classical Crossover chart and showcased Brightman's unique ability to merge classical themes with pop sensibilities. The album's rich orchestration and varied song selection, including reimagined classics, solidified her status as a crossover artist and drew significant critical acclaim.
- Best for
- dreamy, atmospheric soundscapes long, immersive listening sessions emotional and reflective moods
- Context
- Released on April 25, 2000, 'La Luna' marked Sarah Brightman's return to the music scene after her successful album 'Eden' in 1998. At this point in her career, she was already well-established as a leading figure in the operatic pop genre, continuing to explore theatrical and world music influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alan Menken· Charlotte Church· Aled Jones
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 La Lune 2:55
- 2 Winter in July 4:33
- 3 Scarborough Fair Standout 4:13
- 4 Figlio perduto 4:39
- 5 A Whiter Shade of Pale 3:39
- 6 He Doesn't See Me 4:30
- 7 Serenade 1:18
- 8 How Fair This Place 2:10
- 9 Hijo de la luna Standout 4:29
- 10 Here With Me 5:25
- 11 La Califfa 2:49
- 12 This Love 6:13
- 13 Solo con te 3:08
- 14 Gloomy Sunday Standout 3:47
- 15 La Luna / [Moon River] 7:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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