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. It is her first album with producer Frank Peterson, and a marked departure from her previous operatic works. Its unifying theme is water and the ocean. Four of the songs are covers: "

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" was originally recorded in 1990 by

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" in 1969 by Procol Harum; and "

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" in 1992 by Sandra. Likewise, " Once in a Lifetime" is a cover of the Gregorian song from 1991's ''

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'', also produced by Frank Peterson, though with different lyrics alluding to BDSM.

Track listing

Singles

* "

" (1993) * "The Second Element" (1993)

Personnel

*A.L.W. – background vocals *

– keyboards, vocals, background vocals, producer *

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– mastering * Udo Dahmen – percussion, drums *

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– photography *Matt Howe – engineer, overdub engineer *Ben Huellenkremer – bass *Gunther Laudahn – guitar, background vocals *Tom Leonhardt – guitar * The London Community Gospel Choir – background vocals *Matthias Meissner – arranger, keyboards * Frank Peterson – percussion, arranger, drums, keyboards, background vocals, producer, engineer, mixing *Thomas Schwarz – guitar, arranger, background vocals * Stylorouge – art direction, design *Michael Wehr – arranger, keyboards, background vocals, producer, engineer, mixing, digital engineer, audio frame systems operator, digital system operator *Peter Weihe – guitar *Koba Yashi – engineer, overdub engineer

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References

{{Authority control Sarah Brightman albums 1993 debut albums Albums produced by Frank Peterson A&M Records albums