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Sarah Brightman releases "space" album
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April 19, 2013, Friday
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WHILE some singers may be reaching for the stars, British singer Sarah Brightman will be the next paying passenger into outer space. To mark this hopeful occasion, she has recorded a new album, called "Dreamchaser."
In 2015, the 52-year-old crossover singer could become the first musician ever to leave planet Earth. For her, it would be the realization of a life-long dream, but the voyage is only part of it. She also intends to be the first-ever professional artist to record a song in space.
But this dream isn't without its complications. Brightman has had to endure a month of rigorous testing in Russia to get ready for the trip.
Brightman said, "It was incredible intense. And there was a lot of, you know, working out how I react to certain things that obviously wouldn't be earthly and unknown senses and feelings. But I embraced all of it and actually now I'm officially, as by the Russian Federation, a cosmonaut in training, which is wonderful."
The 11 tracks on her new CD are reflections on her upcoming cosmic voyage. As an ambassador for UNESCO, Brightman also hopes her experience will encourage young girls to enter the field of science.
Brightman said, "Because there is only 20 percent of women working in that area. And how I could maybe on this journey maybe a lot of kids or students could live through me vicariously on my journey if they were interested. And maybe it can inspire them in many ways as I was inspired when I was a child in the 60s."
Before she rockets away, Brightman will embark on a world tour this June, starting in China. It could be her last official performance before she returns, so grab your tickets while you can!
In 2015, the 52-year-old crossover singer could become the first musician ever to leave planet Earth. For her, it would be the realization of a life-long dream, but the voyage is only part of it. She also intends to be the first-ever professional artist to record a song in space.
But this dream isn't without its complications. Brightman has had to endure a month of rigorous testing in Russia to get ready for the trip.
Brightman said, "It was incredible intense. And there was a lot of, you know, working out how I react to certain things that obviously wouldn't be earthly and unknown senses and feelings. But I embraced all of it and actually now I'm officially, as by the Russian Federation, a cosmonaut in training, which is wonderful."
The 11 tracks on her new CD are reflections on her upcoming cosmic voyage. As an ambassador for UNESCO, Brightman also hopes her experience will encourage young girls to enter the field of science.
Brightman said, "Because there is only 20 percent of women working in that area. And how I could maybe on this journey maybe a lot of kids or students could live through me vicariously on my journey if they were interested. And maybe it can inspire them in many ways as I was inspired when I was a child in the 60s."
Before she rockets away, Brightman will embark on a world tour this June, starting in China. It could be her last official performance before she returns, so grab your tickets while you can!
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