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05.22.12
Message from Sara:
The release of this EP is a love letter to my fans. Since I am taking some time away from touring and promotion, I wanted to have something as a place holder that still meant a lot to me. This is it. I am so humbled and inspired by the support of my fans on a daily basis, this felt like a good way for me to say thank you and hopefully express an inkling of the gratitude that keeps me searching for the next chapter as a songwriter and performer. With the encouragement and guidance of my amazing friend and producer, Ben Folds, I feel like we stretched the boundaries of myself as an artist, and created something that I am incredibly proud of. It's a reflection of the space between where I've been and where I will be. Hope you enjoy.
xo
Sara
The release of this EP is a love letter to my fans. Since I am taking some time away from touring and promotion, I wanted to have something as a place holder that still meant a lot to me. This is it. I am so humbled and inspired by the support of my fans on a daily basis, this felt like a good way for me to say thank you and hopefully express an inkling of the gratitude that keeps me searching for the next chapter as a songwriter and performer. With the encouragement and guidance of my amazing friend and producer, Ben Folds, I feel like we stretched the boundaries of myself as an artist, and created something that I am incredibly proud of. It's a reflection of the space between where I've been and where I will be. Hope you enjoy.
xo
Sara
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Re: "Once Upon Another Time" is Out Today!
the words and composition of this song are so powerful.. it was the very last thing my Mom heard as she passed from this life to eternity.. and truly reflected the space where she had been and was going. "because... i was free".. when it ended, so did she
it reminds me so much of her because she rode a motor scooter when i was a kid.. she smoked cigarettes.. would stand on the porch and call us home in the evenings.. and where she was, was exactly where she was meant to be. thank you. you are truly blessed.
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I think, out of everything you've put out, this EP might be my favorite. It's really beautiful. I'm broke right now, but I'm definitely buying Bright Lights and Cityscapes at some point.
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Hi Ms. Sara Bareilles,
I'm a singer/pianist like you and you inspire me so much! I always sing and play your songs. I'd like to share that I used to be called 'Elsara Bareilles' in school for being so addicted to you and always perform your songs in every event (hehehe). Whenever I practice classical piano pieces, it is not enough if I won't play your compositions. Your songs are really really amazing...and it always make my day.
When are you coming here in Philippines? I can't wait to hear you and see you perform live. By the way, your new EP is really awesome and I'm looking forward to new albums. Thanks a lot cause you inspire me so so much in everything. I wish you best of luck in your career! ^_^
Your Biggest Fan,
Elsa Visaya <3
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Ms. Sarah,
I have wanted to write you for a long time,and have finally found the strength to do this. I can't tell you how much you have done for me. Six years ago I married my high school sweetheart. Sounds sweet to most, but we have recently decided to go our separate ways. After a 12 year relationship with, who I thought I'd spend my life with, I'm left with nothing. During a time when I could very easily crumble to pieces, your music has allowed me to find the strength to go on.
As a couple, we enjoyed going to shows together. I will forever remember the last two shows: one was your show at the Troubador, and the other was the Death Cab show at the Disney Concert Hall. I know you were at the DCFC show too, and I wanted to find you and personally thank you. These shows were powerful experiences, especially when you ended your show with "Gravity". I cried the whole way (110 miles!) home, and "he" couldn't understand why I was so emotional. I wasn't upset. But the entire time you were singing this song, I thought, "This is it. This is how we're ending this relationship." Memories of my marriage played in my mind like a slideshow with you as the soundtrack.
I'm forever thankful for the help you have given me. And I hope you truly understand how important you have been to me during, what I'm sure will be one of my life's most difficult experiences.
Thank you endlessly!
Angie <3
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Oh Sara B... you write songs from and for my heart. Your words capture the truth - add to that a beautiful and sometimes haunting melody.. and you've got me yet again! I wasn't going to comment, but felt the need to thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for allowing us to witness your gift that is certainly touched by the universe. Your new EP hasn't stopped playing wherever I go since it was released. Obsessed much?? Perhaps. Every song touches me beyond words. But "Stay"... brings me to my knees. I'm sure I'm not alone when I say that you've helped me through some tough s***. My partner of over 9 years is gone... and you remind me that beauty remains.
Fa'afetai tele lava.
Oh - and harmonizing with you is probably my favorite thing to do in the world! Especially when you have room just for a 3rd part. It makes me feel like I've been invited to sing along with one of the greatest voices of my generation.
Ok... I'm done. *blushing*
Alofa tele mo oe, Sara!
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É íncrivel perceber que ainda existem pessoas como a Sara com uma alma delicada como ela mesma cantou,e é íncirvel como existem palavras que magoam e outras que faz você querer viver mais 100 anos.Obrigada.
E toda a tristeza que eu tinha em mim foi embora assim que eu te ouvi cantar.
Beijinhos em seu coração e flores em seu travesseiro luz dos meus olhos.
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Sara,
I am a singer/songwriter and you inspire me to write music everyday. You absolutely are my idol and inspiration, and I am probably your biggest fan. I hope I can see you AGAIN in concert because I can't go another year without seeing your show! Your new EP is amazing. You brought something new to the table and it's fantastic.
xoxo
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Thank you Sara! We have your music to keep us company, and we'll be here when you get back on tour. BTW please come to Virginia Beach!! We love you, please enjoy yourself. You deserve it!
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Thanks Sara. You're the best artist for me. Your words, the melody, the whole music, I mean the whole you are incredible and awesome. I hope that you won't ever change your style of music. You deserved to be huge, you deserved to be in the spotlight more than anyone. Hahahhaa. (I'm a super fan, what do you expect?) Always be inspired in making great music and I will def wait for your upcoming album. Lots of love from the Philippines!
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Thanks for being so helpful to us. We want to see you here in Brazil.
We love you, we love your songs.
Xoxo.
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Sara,
Thank you for caring about your fans. We are enriched by your work and are privileged to sneak a peek inside your soul every time you "bottle it up" for us.
John
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I've fallen in love with Once Upon Another Time. I haven't had time to really listen to the others because I have this one on repeat. I needed a new song to practice in voice lessons and will attempt this one. You sound flawless though so I'll have my work cut out for me!!! It's a beautiful song and you have a beautiful voice! Thanks for sharing it with us
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As a huge fan, thank you for thinking of us and giving us some incredible new music to enjoy! This definitely seemed like a leap and I found myself torn between looking forward to some changes in your style of music, yet hoping you would not stray too far away from the style I got to know and love. As I listened for the third time, it hit me, it is all still you with your incredible voice and energy and lyrics that sometimes sting the intended.
You are an incredibly talented artist, a beautiful woman with an even more incredible heart. Those things are too much a part of who you are and why I think your fans are so insanely loyal, because it is more than just your music, it is all those things. (And your Twitter sense of humor.) Music executives talk about the "likability factor", well, you have acres and acres of that. I am good with where you are headed because I would never want you to feel stagnated by what you do and I applaud you for wanting to expand and grow. So as I listen to your new songs for the fourth time, with my eyes closed, I can feel a smile creep over my face as I realize I am still home, it's just the furniture that's new. And with eager anticipation, I look forward to the next chapter in the Sara Bareilles story, a book I'll never put down. Now go take that much deserved rest!
PS If NBC has any smarts, they'll create a new sitcom starring you, based on your zany antics. Episode 1: Sara floors it and crashes a golf cart into a wedding reception. What will it take to get the cake off her face?