Audio CD review:
Cirque du Soleil - Cirque Du Soleil

Cirque du Soleil - Cirque Du Soleil

Band: Cirque du Soleil Title: Cirque Du Soleil Rating: Release Date: 1994-11-08 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: Ouverture - Cirque du Soleil, Dupere, Rene 2: Bulgares - Cirque du Soleil, Dupere, Rene 3: Boule 4 - Cirque du Soleil, Dupere, Rene 4: Tango - Cirque du Soleil, Dupere, Rene 5: Trapeze - Cirque du Soleil, Jutras, Benoit 6: Cadres - Cirque du Soleil, Jutras, Benoit 7: Fil de Fer - Cirque du Soleil, Jutras, Benoit 8: Bicyclettes - Cirque du Soleil, Dupere, Rene 9: Boules 1 a 3 - Cirque du Soleil, Dupere, Rene 10: Les Chaises - Cirque du Soleil, Dupere, Rene 11: Entr'acte - Cirque du Soleil, Jutras, Benoit 12: Pingouins - Cirque du Soleil, Dupere, Rene

Cirque du Soleil: A BIG Disappointment WRONG! Oh, a couple of pieces are the same as the show, but the others were just all wrong! Who can we get in touch with to get the REAL soundtrack put on CD?. I bought this, thinking that it was the soundtrack for Cirque: Reinvente. A little out dated, but still... I also own the original soundtrack released in 1987, now out of print. As an avid fan of the Cirque, of course I own this CD. This CD, released in 1994, was produced because of the demand for it. But the Cirque was trying to showcase a different composer, Benoit Jutras (who later composed the music for Quidam, La Nouba, and O), this CD contains more of the conceptual music written for the show, instead of the actual soundtrack of the show. . . now we understand why the original Varekai soundtrack was like that! Of course, if you have the chance to buy the original 1987 soundtrack (Auction places like eBay usually have one or two running at reasonable prices), I reccommend that, but this one is gratifying if the other is not available. Now, for those who have only heard the sondtracks to newer Cirque shows, such as Quidam, Dralion, or Varekai, be prepared for a different Cirque--one equipped with more synthesizers and mega-'80s keyboard blasts! But it's always interesting to check out the roots. The Magic Awakens But even those who wouldn't know the Grand Chapiteau from the Grand Canyon can enjoy this CD. Every great journey must start somewhere, and for fans of the Cirque this is a must have. The soundtrack for "Cirque Reinvente", the first touring production from Cirque du Soleil is good, but not great. While all the tracks are listenable, few have the ability to "evoke, provoke, invoke". "Boules 1 á 3" is one of the exceptional tracks that hints at what is to come in future productions. To get a better feel for the atmospheres of Cirque du Soleil, I'd recommend Alegria or Quidam. But there's certainly nothing wrong with a newcomer starting his or her exploration with this initial vision of things to come. Not the Soundtrack! The original soundtrack, recorded in 1987, seems to be unavailable. If you saw the first touring Cirque du Soleil ("Reinvente'") and thought this was the soundtrack, you'll probably be very disappointed. This CD was done in 1994, and the arrangements, the order of play, and even many of the songs are different. Comparing the same songs with the original (which I unfortunately bought only on cassette) shows how much more creative and energetic the earlier version was. Good... It sounds so unlike the later CDs. I know that this was the first recording of Cirque's music, from the 1987 show. At times it almost sounds like (I hate to say this) elevator music. But that's only a couple of songs. "Bicyclettes", "Trapeze", and "Fil de Fer" are some of the great pieces, and "Pingouins" is just so much fun! Many of the songs are heard on the "Cirque Reinvente" video (which is a better arrangement). Since you can't pop a video in a CD player, listen to this and remember the early days. You can see a complete list of all Cirque du Soleil discography, or go back to the Cirque du Soleil tabs