Sarah Brightman’s Winter Light with a lovely messages to share:
Then there’s Teshima Aoi’s voice… not as operatic and sophisticated but her emotions are heartfelt… her natural down to earth sweetness is simply… dreamy – I love her voice.
If I were to compare the two voices, a fabric analogy is something like delicate silky and earthy “Kasuri” for Teshima Aoi and chiffon sparkle or gorgeous silk tapestry for Sarah Brightman? Teshima Aoi’s voice is full of vulnerability and … “kasureteiru” – a bit “breathy” (“brushed” stroke like whisper-ish), hoarse and almost like an extended sigh, Hahhhh fading out at times – Sweet as honey, like Amber – very Earthy ! Sarah Brightman is… a siren. Her voice is … angelic, crystal “bright” and – brilliant like a polished cut diamond – such technique, such range – OMG – So Heavenly ! Both magnificent in her own way. It’s a study in contrast of Yang and Yin qualities, both beautiful and both elements in balance are needed to bring about the joyous wholeness in our lives.
Her singing resonates resistance breathing – she has that yogini breath control with masterful intonation – she hits the notes with perfect pitch but not of an opera singer…rather uniquely and pleasantly breathy/raspy hoarse whisper… that has almost a blurred fuzzy feel to it.
Here’s Teshima Aoi’s live… goosebumps… So tender and delicate. Lovely how she starts out acapella gently easing into the melody …Love<3 & the funny thing is- it's only good because her voice is delicate, fading and that raspy "eeeh" sound is, for me SO non-operatic and down-to-earth...like a whisper...when the same song is sang in clear English, I cannot see why anyone would care for it much. The magic is gone.
