Fly
Sarah Brightman · 1996
52 min · 12 tracks · musical · baroque pop · operatic pop
A soaring blend of operatic vocals and lush orchestration that transcends traditional pop boundaries.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- soaring vocal performances emotional, reflective moments theatrical storytelling elements
- Context
- Released on November 22, 1996, 'Fly' was Sarah Brightman's fifth studio album, following her successful crossover project 'Eden.' At this point in her career, Brightman was solidifying her identity as a leading figure in operatic pop, moving further from her early days in musical theatre and embracing more ambitious and theatrical compositions.
- If you like
- musical, baroque pop, operatic pop
Fly is an album by Sarah Brightman, released in 1996. A soaring blend of operatic vocals and lush orchestration that transcends traditional pop boundaries. 'Fly' features the iconic track 'Time to Say Goodbye (Con te partirò),' which became a global phenomenon and is credited with popularizing classical crossover music. The album received mixed reviews but achieved commercial success, reaching high positions on various international charts and solidifying Brightman's status as a prominent artist in both the pop and classical worlds. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Fly sound like?
A soaring blend of operatic vocals and lush orchestration that transcends traditional pop boundaries. Rooted in musical and baroque pop.
What makes Fly by Sarah Brightman notable?
'Fly' features the iconic track 'Time to Say Goodbye (Con te partirò),' which became a global phenomenon and is credited with popularizing classical crossover music. The album received mixed reviews but achieved commercial success, reaching high positions on various international charts and solidifying Brightman's status as a prominent artist in both the pop and classical worlds. Released on November 22, 1996, 'Fly' was Sarah Brightman's fifth studio album, following her successful crossover project 'Eden.' At this point in her career, Brightman was solidifying her identity as a leading figure in operatic pop, moving further from her early days in musical theatre and embracing more ambitious and theatrical compositions.
Who is Fly for?
Fly works well if you're into soaring vocal performances, emotional, reflective moments and theatrical storytelling elements.
How many songs are on Fly?
Fly has 12 tracks, running approximately 52 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Time to Say Goodbye (Con te partirò) Standout 4:07
- 2 The Fly 2:55
- 3 Why 5:10
- 4 Murder in Mairyland Park Standout 3:39
- 5 How Can Heaven Love Me 3:44
- 6 A Question of Honour 6:34
- 7 Ghost in the Machinery 4:23
- 8 You Take My Breath Away Standout 6:49
- 9 Something in the Air 4:22
- 10 Heaven Is Here 4:03
- 11 I Loved You 4:10
- 12 Fly 2:51
Release Date
November 22, 1996
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
52 min 51 sec
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