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Summer ReviewI saw the cover, read the sticker reading that it was a UK crossover debut and "an exquisite mix of classical, world, and pop music." Hmmm, another Sarah Brightman, perhaps? Upon further noticing her as the Norah Jones of 2003 and her covering a Sting song, I figured, get it. And am I glad I did! What a voice, belonging more to the old school!
Many songs are familiar here because I've heard others do them, such as "Nella Fantasia", which Sarah Brightman did on Eden. The first verse is something I dream of: "In my fantasy I imagine a world of justice/where everyone lives in peace and honesty/I dream of a place to live that is always free/Free as the clouds in the sky/Full of deep humanity."
Spanish composer Joaquin Rodrigo's original title was "Concierto Aranjuez," for guitar and strings, and it's been done by Miles Davis on Sketches Of Spain, Sarah Brightman on Time To Say Goodbye, and Alabina on Alabina II. Here, it's "Aranjuez Ma Pensee" with new lyrics. A classic tune done afresh wit
"Palabra De Honor" or "Word of Honor", has a Spanish flavour with the accompanying strings, guitar, and flute. And what is that word of honour? "I will not leave you/I will never leave you."
"Berceuse" from Benjamin Godard's Jocelyn opera is sung in French and really highlights Summer's voice.
The melody from "Mal Di Luna" (Moonsickness) is taken from Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata and describes the overpowering effects the moon has on one.
"Tutta La Vita" (All My Life) is a duet with tenor Marcelo Alvarez, who has a richer voice than Andrea Bocelli. More along the lines of Jose Cura and Jose Carreras. They make a nice pair.
The melody of "Sposa Son Disprezzata" (Husband, I Am Despised) is from Vivaldi, and the wife asks her husband what she has done to deserve his contempt? She is faithful yet insulted, but still loves him.
"Morgen" (Tomorrow) is taken from a Richard Strauss composition, which features great strings and violin solo.
Summer does a great job in conveying the painful realization of the futility of violence and the fragility of humanity in "Fragile." The Spanish guitar from Sting's original is replicated, with a touch of sax in places. She doesn't use her opera voice here but joined with strings, it's just as wonderful.
"Mesicku a Nebi Hlubokem" is not only Czech for "Song Of The Moon" but is what Sarah Brightman used for the title track to her La Luna album. Same music. It comes from Antonin Dvorak's opera Rusalka (The Water Nymph), which he wrote in Prague after returning from America. She hits those dramatic high notes with the same aplomb as Brightman.
Her other English-langauge cover is Cleo Laine's "Cavatina."
The lyrics printed in Italian/Spanish/Czech/German/French and English, which enables one to follow along.
A vibrant, fresh voice in the manner of the old school, like Cecilia Bartoli or Nucia Focile, rather than those in the newer Sarah Brightman/Charlotte Church school. Don't get me wrong. I adore Sarah, Charlotte, and Norah to pieces, but it has to be said that Summer's voice is a superior quality better than all three. With the right kind of promotion, i.e. PBS specials, concerts, she will make it big here.Summer Overview

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