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Sarah Brightman

I've worked on this article for awhile now and would like some feedback on how it's going and how it can be better improved. One area I know needs improvement is pictures; I've tried and tried to find a non-fair-use image and I know there has to be one out there, but they're proving to be elusive. Eventually I'd like to try for at least a GA. Crystallina 12:24, 7 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

It looks pretty good to me. I didn't find any glaring issues. I think it would be good, though, if the article used a different word than the vernacular "raunchier". There were a few cases of citations appearing before punctuation ([4]. & [9],) or being enclosed in repeated punctuation (.[12]. & .[23]. & .[24].). Some of the sections are a little sparse on references. Thanks. — RJH (talk) 23:18, 7 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Must not have seen that one - it's a holdover from the original text that I apparently missed. I'll get right on that, and the citations/references. Thanks. Crystallina 02:11, 8 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Please see automated peer review suggestions here. Thanks, APR _t 21:46, 10 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

A substantial article, which stands out to me as I've found that there's been an annoying lack of information online pertaining to a lot of European pop stars. A few ideas:

I'm always interested in promoting more context, and in this case I'm wondering if it's possible to summarize the global scope of her success, possibly even in relation to other major classical-pop "crossover" musicians (though this is probably the hardest part). The reviews are somewhat uneven, but with online sources this is understandable; there is the possibility that, given enough material, critical reception might eventually merit its own section.
No mention of Amelia Brightman at all? She's been a remarkable gap in this encyclopedia.
The 1998 remix of "Starship Trooper" might be worked into the discography. I'm not too clear on the nature of that particular release, though.
With the later mention of her first greatest hits collection in the U.S., could the regional availability and reception of the earlier material be outlined?
A mention could be made of her collaborations with other musicians on their own releases.
The filmography could probably separate acting credits and concert films; I think only IMDB persists in talking about people starring as "themselves". –Unint 02:10, 25 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Another point: having contrary viewpoints always helps. I did some searching in journal databases and came across an article entitled "The Dumbing-Down of Classical Singing" (not online); not very flattering, but might be a valid opinion to examine. –Unint 03:17, 25 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Oh, and I gather that the PBS specials were released on video and DVD as well. Should they be included in the discography? –Unint 04:14, 25 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Is "originated" the right word for the first person to play a theatrical role?
Possible discussion of extensive use of cover songs? –Unint 07:21, 25 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]