Critics often note that Brightman’s interpretation of this track is reminiscent of Kate Bush , utilizing her soprano range to create an ethereal, almost otherworldly atmosphere.
The song recounts a tragic Romani legend about a woman who makes a deal with the Moon to find a husband.
: The production, led by Frank Peterson, is described as "gauzy and moody," using traditional orchestral arrangements blended with ambient sounds to match the song's mythological theme. Narrative & Legend Sarah Brightman - Hijo de la luna
: She glides between tender, pop-inflected verses and powerful, high-soaring operatic choruses.
: The song helped cement Brightman’s status as the world's best-selling soprano, particularly in international markets where her ability to sing in multiple languages (including this track’s original Spanish) was highly valued. Critics often note that Brightman’s interpretation of this
: The story ends with the Moon claiming the child; when the Moon is full, the child is happy, and when it wanes to a crescent, it is to serve as a cradle for the crying baby. Critical Reception
: When the child is born with pale skin and grey eyes (an albino), the father suspects infidelity and kills the mother, abandoning the infant on a mountain. Narrative & Legend : She glides between tender,
Watch Sarah Brightman's ethereal live performance of this legendary tragic ballad: Hijo de la Luna °•. Sarah Brightman (Live, lyrics) HD Lena (SentimentalMe69) YouTube• Jan 18, 2012 About - Sarah Brightman