Harem is the eighth studio album by English singer Sarah Brightman, released in the United States on 10 June 2003 through Angel Records.[2] The album continued the collaboration between Brightman and her longtime producer Frank Peterson.
HaremStudio album by
Sarah Brightman
Released19 March 2003GenreMiddle Eastern music, Arabic pop, Ethnic fusion, Classical crossover[1]Length59:25LabelAngel RecordsProducerFrank PetersonSarah Brightman chronologyEncore
(2002)Harem
(2003)The Harem Tour
(2003)Singles from Harem
"Harem"
Released: 2003 (USA)
"It's a Beautiful Day"
Released: 2003
"What You Never Know"
Released: 17 June 2003 (Canada)
"Free"
Released: 21 June 2004
Although it has an inclination towards her signature operatic performance, the album encompasses dance-oriented and uptempo styles in keeping with a celebratory motif. In contrast to the classical crossover music style that framed her previous releases, Harem showcases a wider range of genres, exploring World music-related styles, such as Arabic and Indian music.
Harem received generally positive reviews. The Arabian-flavoured album was commercially well received in certain territories. It became Brightman's first top 10 album ever in Japan and debuted in Canada at No. 7. It topped the US Top Classical Albums chart for seven consecutive weeks.[3] With Harem, Brightman became the only artist ever to have simultaneously held the number 1 spot in Billboard's Classical and Dance charts.[4]
Following the release of Harem, Brightman launched the Harem World Tour, followed by the Harem: a Desert Fantasy and The Harem World Tour: Live from Las Vegas DVDs.