The song recounts a tragic Romani legend about a woman who makes a deal with the Moon to find a husband.
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 Sarah Brightman - Hijo de la luna
: 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. The song recounts a tragic Romani legend about
: She glides between tender, pop-inflected verses and powerful, high-soaring operatic choruses. pop-inflected verses and powerful
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.