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: While Brightman is the world's best-selling soprano with a massive three-octave range, fans of the original often feel her polished, operatic approach clashes with the raw, ethereal nature of Gerrard's composition.

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: "Sanvean (I Am Your Shadow)" was originally written and performed by Lisa Gerrard for the 1995 album The Mirror Pool . Gerrard is known for her unique use of "glossolalia" (singing in made-up languages), a style that Brightman attempted to emulate in her classical crossover style. For a look at the musical arrangement of

For a look at the musical arrangement of her version, you can listen to this instrumental take: Sarah Brightman - Sanvean (Instrumental) YouTube• Dec 7, 2008

: Many listeners on platforms like Facebook and music forums label it an "atrocity," often citing it as a prime example of a cover that fails to capture the soul of the original work.