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1. Se Me Pasó la Mano
2. Si Acaba Bien
3. Completamente
4. Me Marcharé
5. Me Han Contado Que Existe un Paraiso
6. Solo Tú
7. Encuentro
8. Igual Que Yo
9. Miedo de Esperar
10. Sueño Guaireño

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Once
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • A movie not to miss
  • well worth a listen
  • Once I found it I had to have it.
  • WoW!!!
  • Once
 Once
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ASIN: B000PFU7OO
Release Date: 2007-05-22

Tracks:

  1. Falling Slowly
  2. If You Want Me
  3. Broken Hearted Hoover Fixer Sucker Guy
  4. When Your Minds Made Up
  5. Lies
  6. Gold
  7. The Hill
  8. Fallen from the Sky
  9. Leave
  10. Trying to Pull Myself Away
  11. All the Way Down
  12. Once
  13. Say It to Me Now

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Even those allergic to musicals may be won over by Once, a tender-hearted Irish romance with songs by Czech Republic-born Markéta Irglová and Frames frontman Glen Hansard. (The film's director, John Carney, actually used to play bass in the group.) The trick here is that Irglová and Hansard also play the leads; because their characters are shown busking, writing music, or rehearsing, the songs are smoothly integrated in the film. The overall acoustic mood won't surprise fans of the Frames--some tracks ("Say It to Me," "When Your Mind's Made Up") have even popped up on the band's albums, though the arrangements are more pared-down here, befitting the scruffy, street-musician setting. Being the lesser-known entity, Irglová feels like a revelation; she sounds a bit like a folkie Björk on "If You Want Me," and her song "The Hill" is downright heartbreaking. Irglová and Hansard had already made the 2006 album The Swell Seasontogether, so their collaboration here feels really organic--they sound particularly good together on the title track, for instance. Now that's the kind of magic you want from musicals. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A movie not to miss.......2007-07-24

Story - acting - music - vocals. Each of these elements one their own is outstanding, and when they are put together it creates a phenomenal movie. If you haven't seen it yet you are denying yourself a great experience.

5 out of 5 stars well worth a listen.......2007-07-23

Although the movie "Once" is not very well known, I am recommending it, followed by purchasing the CD to all my friends. I play it all the time and because I saw the movie I think the emotionality of the music comes through loud and clear. It's a great CD and I look forward to hearing more from Glen Hansard and Maketa Irglova.

4 out of 5 stars Once I found it I had to have it........2007-07-22

This soundtrack is not widely available over this side of the Atlantic, despite the location, nationality of cast and crew. Fantastic vocal and impressive instrumental work produce songs that stay with you having heard them just once.

5 out of 5 stars WoW!!!.......2007-07-19

I really enjoyed the movie. So I came home and had to get this album. If you like Damien Rice, then you will enjoy this album. I really love tracks 2 and 7.

5 out of 5 stars Once.......2007-07-19

We really liked the movie and were moved by the songs and the chemistry between the two leads. We especially liked about the first 7 or 8 songs. I'd recommend seeing the movie to really appreciate the music.
Wicked (2003 Original Broadway Cast)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Mystical
  • Wickedly disappointing
  • Defying Gravity and all expecations...
  • The Wicked Witch of the West is misunderstood.
  • A Wicked musical
 Wicked (2003 Original Broadway Cast)
Stephen Schwartz , Kristin Chenoweth , and Idina Menzel
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ASIN: B0000TB01Y
Release Date: 2003-12-16

Tracks:

  1. No One Mourns the Wicked - Cristy Candler
  2. Dear Old Shiz
  3. The Wizard and I - Idina Menzel
  4. What Is This Feeling? - Kristin Chenoweth
  5. Something Bad - William Youmans
  6. Dancing Through Life - Michelle Federer
  7. Popular - Kristin Chenoweth
  8. I'm Not That Girl - Idina Menzel
  9. One Short Day - Kristin Chenoweth
  10. A Sentimental Man - Joel Grey
  11. Defying Gravity - Idina Menzel
  12. Thank Goodness - Kristin Chenoweth
  13. Wonderful - Idina Menzel
  14. I'm Not That Girl (Reprise) - Kristin Chenoweth
  15. As Long as You're Mine - Norbert Leo Butz
  16. No Good Deed - Idina Menzel
  17. March of the Witch Hunters
  18. For Good - Kristin Chenoweth
  19. Finale - Kristin Chenoweth

Amazon.com

One of the most common complaints about musicals is that the books are flimsy pretexts from which to hang numbers. Wicked runs into the opposite problem: it has a great plot, but too often the songs just get in the way. Based on Gregory Maguire's novel of the same name, Wicked tells us what happened between Glinda the Good and Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, before Dorothy showed up in Oz. And the show is lucky to boast a pair of ace leading women in the main roles. As Glinda, Kristin Chenoweth delivers a sensational star turn, displaying a crystal-pure voice and sharp comic timing; Idina Menzel lends her powerful pipes to the tricky role of Elphaba. Unfortunately, you wish they had better material to work with. Stephen Schwartz's pop score is often dragged down by overly synthetic orchestrations and sentimental lyrics (think Chicken Soup for the Witch). Still, at its best Wicked is a seductive slice of popular entertainment that could well give a younger audience a lasting taste for musical theater. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Mystical.......2007-07-23

Like the book and the play, the Wicked soundtrack is mystical and magical. The cast is amazing and Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth are enchanting. I recommend the soundtrack to anyone and everyone who loves a great musical fantasy. This is one soundtrack that truly sends you back to OZ. I never liked a whole album of music before Wicked. It is one CD I completely love.

1 out of 5 stars Wickedly disappointing.......2007-07-20

Actually, I'd give it no stars. But Amazon is too charitable. Couldn't the house have fallen on the Wicked Witch in the first scene. "Wicked" is disappointing. It's as if the pyrotechnics, a la "Starlight Express," can make up for the lack of songwriting and original score. It's derivative. It's laughable in non-comedic sense. Its an incredible money machine for some reason. At least I feel for the actors who deserve the continuing paychecks. But I need a few magic monkies to fly in and pickup some of the teenies in the audience who always manage to use their cells they are so bored. Wave your magic wand! Make it all disappear. "Mommie, Mommie, rescue me." "Sorry, babe, Glendora told you to turn off your cells!."

5 out of 5 stars Defying Gravity and all expecations..........2007-07-16

As someone who loves Broadway musicals-- this soundtrack/songs include some of the best out there- the original cast soundtrack is amazing with songs you will eventually memorize and sing along too-
The CD comes with the lyrics as well as the other important information for each song (producer, etc). If you haven't already seen Wicked, you may have trouble following what the show is about just from listening to the soundtrack-- you will get a feel for it but reading the Grimmerie (the Wicked book- also sold on Amazon) or seeing Wicked either on or off Broadway will make you fall in love faster with this soundtrack-

5 out of 5 stars The Wicked Witch of the West is misunderstood........2007-07-14

I have tickets to see the play in Philadelphia this August. I purchased the Music CD, the original Wicked book, and the Grimmeri, a well designed book about the Broadway play, its history, costumes, and character profiles with full color pictures and stories, a great trio. The book tells a story, so unexpected, when I got to the last page, I sighed and smiled. I was totally satisfied. Even more I had already been listening to the music, which is totally fabulous, I listened again and again, some of the songs are happily stuck in my head, and then my reading the book made the music make total sense, it brought the story to life in the songs. I can't wait to see the play.
My sisters refuse to read the book they are afraid it will take away from the show. I say they are dead wrong and the book and music reviewed ahead of time will definitely enhance the theater experience. You decide, either way it's a great read, 5 stars for the generation who grew up with the Wizard of OZ classic.

4 out of 5 stars A Wicked musical.......2007-07-13

There are two, for me, outstanding pieces to this recording of the Original cast recording of the musical 'Wicked' The wizard and I and Popular. Both sung with great fun and gusto.
Over all I enjoyed the CD, being a massive wizard of Oz fan, it was interesting to listen to the story from an altogether different perspective. Enjoyable, memorable and fun- a great purchase, that comes highly recommended.
High School Musical 2
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    		High School Musical 2
    Original Soundtrack
    Manufacturer: Disney
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    ASIN: B000QCTGIE
    Release Date: 2007-08-14

    Tracks:

    1. What Time Is It
    2. Fabulous
    3. Work This Out
    4. You Are the Music in Me
    5. I Don't Dance
    6. You Are the Music in Me (Sharpay Version)
    7. Gotta Go My Own Way
    8. Bet On It
    9. Everyday
    10. All For One
    11. BONUS TRACK: HUMUHUMUNUKUNUKUAPUA'A

    Album Description

    High School Musical 2 is the follow up to the Music Phenomenon of 2006! Featuring the #1 hit single "What Time Is It"
    Legally Blonde (2007 Original Broadway Cast)
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Legally Blonde-So Much Fun
    • A great surprise...
    • Exceeds Expectations
    • Very Good!
    • Much Better Than I Thought It Would Be...
    		 Legally Blonde (2007 Original Broadway Cast)

    Manufacturer: Ghostlight
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    ASIN: B000R7I3NW
    Release Date: 2007-07-17

    Tracks:

    1. Omigod You Guys
    2. Serious
    3. What You Want
    4. The Harvard Variations
    5. Blood In the Water
    6. Positive
    7. Ireland
    8. Ireland
    9. Serious
    10. Chip On My Shoulder
    11. So Much Better
    12. Whipped Into Shape
    13. Take It Like a Man
    14. Bend And Snap
    15. There! Right There!
    16. Legally Blonde
    17. Legally Blonde
    18. Medley: Find My Way/Finale

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    Like Wicked, this show is a girl-friendly extravaganza; the main difference--and it's a big one--is that the score of Legally Blonde is better. Based on the hit Reese Witherspoon movie, the zippy, frothy show tells the story of SoCal, pink-loving sorority girl Elle Woods, who enrolls at Harvard Law and goes on to prove that appearances can be deceiving. The opening number, "Omigod You Guys," gives an idea of what the Broadway-pop score by Laurence O'Keefe (Bat Boy--The Musical) and Nell Benjamin is up to, embracing its over-the-top cheer with goofily infectious energy. Sure, a couple of numbers feel a bit derivative (the show with the witches has "Popular," this one has "Positive"), and the Celtic detour ("Ireland") is rather puzzling, but overall the songs are firing on all cylinders. Just check out the use of a marching band on "What You Want" for instance. Laura Bell Bundy (Amber von Tussle in Hairspray) is a charming Elle, and she delivers numbers such as "So Much Better" with the requisite elan. But this is not a one-woman show, and Bundy is surrounded by a crack team, including the endearing Christian Borle as Elle's love interest Emmett, power-piped Orfeh as hairdresser Paulette and up-and-comer Leslie Kritzer as Delta Nu's Serena. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Legally Blonde-So Much Fun.......2007-07-23

    I have tickets to see this show on Broadway in September, so I have been anxiously awaiting for the CD to be released as I like to be familiar with the tracks before seeing it on stage. Let's just say this album lives up to the hype! Laura Bell Bundy's voice is phenomenal, especially in "So Much Better". This is a must-have to add to your Broadway collection.

    5 out of 5 stars A great surprise..........2007-07-20

    When I saw this show at The Palace, I wasn't expecting much, but "Legally Blonde" was my favorite show of the season. Jerry Mitchell's direction is amazing, the cast is perfect, and the music is fantastic. The CD captures the excitement of the score perfectly, and everyone sounds great. The opening number "Oh my God..." is hilarious, and I also love the end of Act One "So Much Better." The title song is sweet and smart. This is a great recording of a wonderful show.

    5 out of 5 stars Exceeds Expectations.......2007-07-20

    I saw the show on Broadway in May, and by the end of "Serious," I knew I would have to have the cast recording as soon as it was released. I have had this CD on repeat in my car since the day it arrived. I have never known another show's lyrics to be as clever and catchy. The writing is brilliant.

    I did not expect to love this musical as much as I do, but now, I am sharing it with everyone I know.

    5 out of 5 stars Very Good!.......2007-07-19

    I was surprised I really like this one. Its VERY GOOD! I can't wait to go see it.

    4 out of 5 stars Much Better Than I Thought It Would Be..........2007-07-19

    I didn't have high expectations for this album, if I'm being completely honest. I thought the movie, while fun, was a little unoriginal, and add that to a relatively inexperienced cast and my expectations were low. The album jumped way past my expectations to one that has had a spot in my CD rotation for over a week now.

    When I first listened to it, two shows came to mind, Wicked and The Wedding Singer. This soundtrack is a combination of those two shows, almost exactly, in my mind. The marketing and target demographics are similar to Wicked, so there should be no doubt there. It took a very similar path as The Wedding Singer, even hiring the same "bad guy" with Richard H. Blake playing that role well in both productions, although drastically overshadowed in both.

    For the role of Elle Woods, they went to Wicked and took Laura Bell Bundy, who was the understudy to Kristin Chenoweth in the role of Glinda. Seeing as how it is easily believable that Glinda could have been a Delta Nu, they also dipped back into the Wicked pool and hired Annaleigh Ashford to play Margot. They played the Delta Nu sisters in throughout the show, making them, on the whole, basically an additional character in the cast.

    The CD isn't perfect. Some of the songs are a little tedious. I could have done without Ireland (let alone a reprise of it), or Whipped Into Shape. However, the pluses far outweigh the negatives on this album. The very first number is an engaging, almost obnoxiously upbeat song entitled "Omigod You Guys" and it plays perfectly to set the tone. Christian Borle provides a nice steadying influence in the musical, making sure that it doesn't get too far out of hand and the chemistry between the two sounds excellent on songs like "Chip On Her Shoulder", "Take It Like A Man", and "Legally Blonde" which is a particularly emotional number in the production.

    This show is more than just the light fluff of The Wedding Singer, without quite reaching the meaning or appeal of Wicked, but still entirely worth the buy and without a doubt worth listening to.
    Spring Awakening (2006 Original Broadway Cast)
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • What's all the hype?????
    • Spring Awakennings? I don't think so!!!
    • One of the best musical soundtracks ever!
    • Buy it on itunes
    • Tantalizing taste
    		Spring Awakening (2006 Original Broadway Cast)
    Duncan Sheik , Steven Sater , Skylar Astin , Lilli Cooper , John Gallagher Jr. , Gideon Glick , Jonathan Groff , Brian Johnson , Lea Michele , and Lauren Pritchard
    Manufacturer: Decca Broadway
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    ASIN: B000J3FBFC
    Release Date: 2006-12-12

    Tracks:

    1. Mamma Who Bore Me
    2. Mamma Who Bore Me (Reprise)
    3. All That's Known
    4. The B*tch of Living
    5. My Junk
    6. Touch Me
    7. The Word of Your Body
    8. The Dark I Know Well
    9. And Then There Were None
    10. The Mirror-Blue Night
    11. I Believe
    12. Don't Do Sadness
    13. Blue Wind
    14. The Guilty Ones
    15. Left Behind
    16. Totally F*ucked
    17. The Word of Your Body (Reprise)
    18. Whispering
    19. Those You've Known
    20. The Song of Purple Summer

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    Who would have thought that Duncan Sheik would succeed where Paul Simon and Randy Newman failed, successfully transitioning from the pop-rock world to the Broadway stage? With Spring Awakening, Sheik and book writer/lyricist Steven Slater (who had already worked on Sheik's 2001 album Phantom Moon) have created a thoroughly exciting show that incorporates a contemporary art-indie idiom (including a small rock band instead of an orchestra) into a dramatic musical-theater context. The unlikely setting is that of a Frank Wedekind adaptation, but as it turns out, teenage angst is perennial, whether it's in contemporary America or in a 1891 German boarding school. Songs such as "The Bitch of Living" ("with nothing going on, asking just what went wrong"), "The Word of Your Body," "I Don't Do Sadness," and "Totally Fucked" ("You're fucked if you speak your mind and you know you will") resonate with the rage, frustration, confusion, excitement, joy, anger, and of course budding lust of those hormone-driven years. The show is greatly enhanced by its youthful cast members (they're all pretty close in age to their characters), who sing their hearts out. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

    Album Description

    Decca Broadway presents the cast recording for the acclaimed new Broadway production, SPRING AWAKENING. Written by pop music composer Duncan Sheik and playwright/lyricist Steven Sater, the musical explores emotional earthquakes in the lives of teenagers.

    SPRING AWAKENING is based on Frank Wedekind's controversial 1891 drama, which was scandalous in its day for addressing sex violence and suicide. The story, dialogue and costumes suggest the 19th Century, and are perfectly wedded to a beautiful alternative pop music score by Grammy® nominated singer/songwriter Duncan Sheik. The creative team also includes Tony® Award Winning director Michael Mayer (Thoroughly Modern Millie) and legendary choreographer Bill T. Jones.

    Customer Reviews:

    2 out of 5 stars What's all the hype?????.......2007-07-23

    This one totally escaped me...I can't believe it won so many Tony Awards. Most of the music sounds the same ...without a real melody to be found. A Rent wannabe that falls way short.

    1 out of 5 stars Spring Awakennings? I don't think so!!!.......2007-07-23

    Having seen the musical of Spring Awakennings at the beginning of this year I would strongly reconsider purchasing this broadway cast recording. I am a theatre goer (at the age of 29) and have seen the majority of the lastest musicals for example, Grey Gardens, and The Pirate Queen. Anyway I was discusted with the musical of Spring Awakennings; why is it cool to show a couple simulating sex and watching a ploke pretending to toss off? constant swearing etc... - How sick is that!!!!... and you call this a musical worthy of nominations (of the year awards)! What is the world coming to! and what drugs are these so called critics taking?

    In my opinion buy something else with your money such as 'The Pirate Queen' which has no longer showing.

    5 out of 5 stars One of the best musical soundtracks ever!.......2007-07-22

    My favorite tracks are "Don't Do Sadness/Blue Wind", "The Song of Purple Summer", "The Dark I Know Well", "My Junk" and "Totally F*ucked".

    3 out of 5 stars Buy it on itunes.......2007-07-21

    This is a great CD and i listen to it all the time but i would not recommend buying this on amazon cause I bought this on itunes and it was only $9.99 and you dont have to even pay for shipping so buying it here is just a waste of time and money.

    -jen

    4 out of 5 stars Tantalizing taste .......2007-07-20

    The jacket notes explain the writing group's angle on musicals: People don't spontaneously break into song and revert to speech. New option: Rock music for internal dialogues (prevalent part of teen life). Awesome. If only it was the complete show.
    The Pirate Queen (2007 Original Broadway Cast)
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Composer becomes student.
    • The Fourth Great Boublil & Schoenberg Musical
    • Something of a Disappointment
    • Delightful.
    • A Few Good Moments, But Disappointing Overall
    		 The Pirate Queen (2007 Original Broadway Cast)

    Manufacturer: Sony Classics
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000QTCY72
    Release Date: 2007-07-03

    Tracks:

    1. Prologue
    2. Pirate Queen
    3. Woman
    4. My Grace
    5. Here on This Night
    6. Waking of the Queen
    7. Rah-Rah, Tip-Top
    8. Choice Is Mine
    9. Boys'll Be Boys
    10. Wedding
    11. I'll Be There
    12. Day Beyond Belclare
    13. Sail to the Stars
    14. Entr'acte
    15. Enemy at Port Side
    16. I Dismiss You
    17. If I Said I Loved You
    18. Role of the Queen
    19. Christening
    20. Let a Father Stand by His Son
    21. Surrender
    22. She Who Has All
    23. Sea of Life
    24. Woman to Woman
    25. Finale

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    The Pirate Queen, with a score by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg (Les Misérables, Miss Saigon), took a critical beating when it opened on Broadway, but as this catchy cast recording demonstrates, that reception was really unnecessarily harsh. Set in the 17th century, the show (which closed after only 85 performances) tells the story of Grace O'Malley (Stephanie J. Block), an Irish ship captain and pirate who defied Queen Elizabeth I (Linda Balgord). The combination of that setting with the fact that the producers also brought us Riverdance means an overall Celtic flavor. But fans of Boublil and Schönberg should not fear. The duo delivers plenty of the over-the-top, super-emotional power ballads they're famous for--it's hard not to wonder what Celine Dion would make of songs such as "Woman" or "I'll Be There" (the latter sung by a man, but no matter!). Special kudos to Balgord, whose deliciously campy stage portrayal of Elizabeth I comes across well on "The Waking of the Queen," "The Role of the Queen," and two harpsichord-driven, vibrato-laden duets with Block, "She Who Has All" and "Woman to Woman." Also of note to fans of traditional singing is the participation of Áine Uí Cheallaigh (known from Riverdance) on several tracks. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

    Customer Reviews:

    3 out of 5 stars Composer becomes student........2007-07-20

    The score has genius of a student breaking into theatre.
    After masterpieces of Les Miz,Martin Guerre and Miss Saigon what
    happened?These are great works.
    It is still worth listening to.

    5 out of 5 stars The Fourth Great Boublil & Schoenberg Musical.......2007-07-18

    I had the pleasure of seeing Pirate Queen both in Chicago 2006 and on Broadway in 2007. While I was disappointed that the cast album is only one CD long instead of two, I was quite surprised by the high quality of the recording and the amount of music packed onto the disc (25 tracks). This is a must-own for any fan of musical theatre, and the most exciting new musical to open in the past several years.

    As a musician, I enjoy the chance to hear Schoenberg's musical style evolve through the years, starting with his solo French pop album, his first musical, La Revolution Francaise, and then the big three, Les Miserables, Miss Saigon, and Martin Guerre. Pirate Queen is a worthy addition to that impressive body of work. As I listen to PQ, I enjoy hearing moments where a little feature of his style reminds me of one of those other pieces. But I can also hear how his writing has evolved; PQ is full of action, but it's imbued in placed with a subtle hint of melancholy that rivals the most touching moments of the other big three shows (much of this is due to the use of a flatted 6th scale degree, which is a recurring musical motif of the show). I'll mention a few key points here:

    1. Overture: much as in Miss Saigon, here local color is added to the score through various Irish instruments. The overture sounds very Irish, yet still evocative of the original slow introduction of Martin Guerre (London version).

    2. Entracte: it's all instrumental, and when I saw it in the theatre audience members were sometimes talking over it, but this is the most exciting music in the score. It's in 5/4 time, with plenty of 4/4 and 2/4 measures thrown in to keep it sounding on-edge. Wild, tempestuous music. The 5/4 time signature reminds me of the amazing overture to La Revolution Francaise -- although I like the PQ entracte even more.

    3. Woman: this "girl-power ballad" has a unique sound compared with most of Schoenberg's other work, although the build up to the climax follows his trademark strategy of letting the orchestra play the main melody and while the singer comes in later and sings in counterpoint for a few measures. It's my favorite musical device of Miss Saigon, Les Miz, and Martin Guerre, and it shows up here too on the words "I'm meant to fly, sail unrestrained..."

    4. I'll Be There: a huge bring-down-the-house torch song for a tenor. It's closest in structure to Why, God from Miss Saigon, including a rather exciting bridge section (here with a lot of electric guitar) and the 2/4 measures of descending bass notes leading into each chorus. This song is nearly perfect -- I just which it were longer (it's 3:16 but feels over far too soon). Schoenberg uses electric guitar melody rather sparingly, but it shows up in just a few key points in Les Miz, for instance, and features quite prominently in this song, sometimes in unison with the string section.

    5. If I Said I Loved You: This is a gorgeous love duet in act 2, with some amazing harmony. It really builds in passion, and makes nice subtle use of that Irish sound in the orchestrations.

    6. Sail to the Stars: This Act 1 finale is an exciting, intense chorus number. It doesn't compare with the end of Les Miz Act 1, both nothing really does. Instead it's a melancholy but intense funeral scene, and is surprisingly effective.

    7. My Grace: This is sung by the Valjean father-figure in the show, and it sounds a lot like a song missing from Les Miz. But it has a unique PQ sound to it, with the flat 6 scale degree. It's extremely moving.

    8. Here On This Night: Originally this was my favorite song in the show, although If I Said I Loved You recently stole the #1 spot. This is the main happy love duet from an early part of the show. A classic Boublil & Schoenberg love song, with a sound that makes me feel as if I'm at love on a ship under the stars. Like the best of their love songs, the melody starts on scale degree 2 over the tonic, like Sun and Moon from Miss Saigon.

    9. She Who Has All: The most unique aspect of this show is the harpsichord + high operatic soprano role for the Queen. It's an amazing performance, not too much vibrato, so even non-opera fans can enjoy it. This track is a duet between the two lead women of the show, so we get a Broadway singing voice in duet with the opera soprano. Amazingly, it works very well. I can't believe Schoenberg combined these two sounds so effectively in a duet near the climax of the show. Impressive! The duet Woman to Woman also has some of this quality. And the rest of the queen songs have a great early-music harpsichord sound fused with the modern musical orchestra.

    10. The Wedding: mostly orchestral (with some chorus), this is a big Irish step dance number. It has a great sound for Irish step music fans; it sounds pretty classic but more bass-heavy, like The Chieftans fused with a rock band.

    11. Boys'll Be Boys: this is like Master of the House meets Gaston, only I don't like it as much. Sort of disappointing, but it's an important and funny number.

    12. The Sea Of Life: a nostalgic song towards the end of the show, this sounds like what Turning in Les Miz should have been. Turning was always my least favorite part of Les Miz, but Sea of Life is incredible. In a subtle thematic move, the opening melody is the same as the solo flute in the original London opening of Martin Guerre, with a slightly different rhythm and added accompaniment. Even more surprising: probably just by coincidence, the middle of this melody includes 8 notes (with different rhythm) from the "victory" music from Pirates of the Caribbean 3.

    All in all, highly recommended!! My only complaint (besides it's premature closing on Broadway for no apparent reason) is really that we can't hear all the additional material that 2 CDs would give us, such as Grania's father's death scene (a modified reprise of My Grace, sort of like the scene at the end of Les Miz), and a very pretty Lullaby Grania sings to her son in Act 2.

    2 out of 5 stars Something of a Disappointment.......2007-07-17

    The songs in this album were just not that great. The lyrics were not very singable (and indeed some of them didn't even scan properly.) The music also suffered quite a bit from a lack of Irish instrumntation. Most of the music seemed to be just standard, cookie cutter Broadway show tunes and not very memorable ones at that.

    The cast did very well, though, considering the poor material it had to work with

    All in all, it looks like this play was a lost opportunity. The story of Grace O'Malley is a compelling one and deserves to be told better than it was here.

    5 out of 5 stars Delightful........2007-07-13

    When I ordered this soundtrack, I completely ignored what the other reviews said (which is ironic because I expect someone to read mine: ) Thinking on my own was the right choice.

    Do you like Boubil? Do you like Schonberg? If so, you will most likely like this recording. The farther I get into it, the more I love it!

    The recording is powerful. The slow ballads carry its weakest attributes. There are power ballads left and right. Up beat and very cultural to the Irish heritage, this is a wonderful recording. It's not my favorite.

    Personally, I would prefer "A Class Act" or "Loving repeating", two soundtracks I just bought and LOVE.

    This could be be for you.

    It's a good buy. 11 something for a power ballad musical. I currently have about 57 musicals, and I can honestly say this ranks in the top 15. However, that doesn't mean it's staying in my car forever. I am still waiting to receive "A View from Here". hehehe. I love musicals.

    3 out of 5 stars A Few Good Moments, But Disappointing Overall.......2007-07-13

    I saw this show twice during its run: once in Chicago, once in New York. Loving both "Les Miserables" and "Miss Saigon", I had high expectations for "The Pirate Queen". Sadly, the show was disappointing - primarily from the once aspect I assumed would be great: the music.

    The score's orchestrations sound terrific and the cast is quite good (esp. Stephanie J. Block), but (as this cast album reflects) only a couple of songs maintain any real staying power:

    Woman
    I'll Be There
    She Who Has All

    Not bad, but could/should have been so much more.



    Curtains (2007 Original Broadway Cast)
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Old fashion fun
    • Whodunit?!? Kander & Ebb, That's Who!
    • David Hyde Pierce does Sherlock Holmes in a musical.
    • A Tough Act To Follow
    • JUST WHAT A BROADWAY MUSICAL SHOULD BE!!
    		 Curtains (2007 Original Broadway Cast)

    Manufacturer: Manhattan Records
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    ASIN: B000PC1QKQ
    Release Date: 2007-06-05

    Tracks:

    1. Overture
    2. Wide Open Spaces
    3. What Kind Of Man?
    4. Thinking Of Him
    5. The Woman's Dead
    6. Show People
    7. Coffee Shop Nights
    8. In the Same Boat
    9. I Miss the Music
    10. Thataway!
    11. The Man Is Dead
    12. He Did It
    13. In the Same Boat
    14. It's a Business
    15. Kansasland
    16. Medley: Thinking Of Him/I Miss the Music
    17. A Tough Act To Follow
    18. In the Same Boat
    19. In the Same Boat
    20. Show People
    21. Wide Open Spaces
    22. A Tough Act To Follow

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    Sadly, Curtains is the final entry in the long and fruitful partnership of lyricist Fred Ebb (who died in September 2004) and composer John Kander. While the show doesn't reach the heights of the team's previous masterpieces, such as Cabaret and Chicago, it's certainly a lot better than, say, their middling 1997 offering Steel Pier. Deliberately old-fashioned (it even features a real overture, something that's fast becoming a rarity), Curtains is a whodunit rolled into a musical--or vice versa. Set in 1959 Boston, it takes place backstage at a singing-and-dancing Western corker titled Robbin Hood. Someone gets killed, and a show tunes-crazy homicide detective (David Hyde Pierce) is called in. The plot is just a pretext for a series of very entertaining, characteristically brass-heavy songs that may not have the bite of old Kander and Ebb but are still very catchy. Above all, Curtains is (both thematically and stylistically) a love letter to old-school showbiz, and it's delivered on a silver platter by a cast of pros that includes the aforementioned Hyde Pierce, Kander and Ebb habituée Karen Ziemba, endearing Jason Danieley and, a notch above the rest, Debra Monk. Unsurprisingly, she chews the scenery and spits it right back in a pair of rowdy numbers: "Show People" and "It's a Business." --Elisabeth Vincentelli

    Album Description

    Curtains is an entertaining play within a play, as well as a "whodunit" new musical comedy featuring one of the last scores by legendary, Tony Award-winning songwriters John Kander and Fred Ebb (Cabaret, Chicago, New York, New York). Starring David Hyde Pierce (Spamalot, "Frasier") and Debra Monk, the Curtains original Broadway cast album is produced by nine-time Grammy Award-winner Jay David Saks.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Old fashion fun.......2007-07-23

    This is a very old fashion fun Broadway score by Kander and Ebb(Cabaret, Chicago)...great arrangements, funny lyrics, good performances. Very easy listening and extremely entertaining.

    5 out of 5 stars Whodunit?!? Kander & Ebb, That's Who!.......2007-07-21

    What a terrific recording! Every word is crystal clear and delightful. This show and cd should rank with Chicago and Cabaret!

    3 out of 5 stars David Hyde Pierce does Sherlock Holmes in a musical........2007-07-19

    The show which spawned the OBC album was no "Producers", in fact it reminded me a lot of an old show "Crazy For You". The music was pleasant and one of the cast members has a wonderful tenor voice. Other than that the score is forgetable.

    5 out of 5 stars A Tough Act To Follow.......2007-07-18

    "curtains" is a wonderful show full of fun and laughter and fantastic music.
    Isn't it great to have an other show by Kander and Ebb who have giver us such
    pleasure in the past. The cast are perfect not one dud in the whole pack.
    I can thoroughly recommend this show to everyone with a love of musical theatre


    5 out of 5 stars JUST WHAT A BROADWAY MUSICAL SHOULD BE!!.......2007-07-17

    In the tradition of good old-fashioned musicals that entertain for entertainment's sake comes this terrific, witty, clever, fun musical with a top notch cast and some swell songs. We were lucky enough to see this show several weeks ago. And as grand as it is to watch-- it is super to listen to as well. David Hype Pierce is totally terrific, as is Debra Monk. Karen Ziemba and Jason Daniely are first tier performers as well. The show moves along at a great pace, consistently entertaining. There are some wonderous Kander and Ebb melodies--maybe not on par with Cabaret and Chicago--but nonetheless still extremely good. Everything about the CD says high quality. It is well recorded and the performances are excellent. If you get a chance to see the show, grab the chance! If not, you can still enjoy the show with the playing of this CD. Highly recommended!!
    Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
    Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    • Garbage in CD Format
    • Shows Originality and Has Some GREAT Tracks, 4.5 stars
    • out of order and out of touch with Harry Potter
    • Out Of Order
    • Best of the Franchise
    		 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

    Manufacturer: Warner Bros/Wea
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    ASIN: B000OLGCHA
    Release Date: 2007-07-10

    Tracks:

    1. Fireworks
    2. Professor Umbridge
    3. Another Story
    4. Dementors in the Underpass
    5. Dumbledore's Army
    6. The Hall of Prophecies
    7. Possession
    8. The Room of Requirement
    9. The Kiss
    10. A Journey to Hogwarts
    11. The Sirius Deception
    12. Death of Sirius
    13. Umbridge Spoils a Beautiful Morning
    14. Darkness Takes Over
    15. The Ministry of Magic
    16. The Sacking of Trelawny
    17. Flight of the Order of the Phoenix
    18. Loved Ones and Leaving

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    For its fifth cinematic installment, the Harry Potter franchise gets a new composer as England's Nicholas Hooper (a usual collaborator of new director David Yates) succeeds Patrick Doyle and John Williams. The screeching electric guitar that suddenly irrupts on the very first track, "Fireworks," lets the listener know that all is not quiet on the Hogwarts front. The kiddies are growing up, evil is spreading: which is worse?! But actually this modern sonic touch is deceiving: Hooper works within an old-school format and mostly sticks to tried-and-true effects. His score is best when it goes for tension and unease, particularly in its use of low, rumbling tones: A choir starts by humming in a menacing manner in "Dementors in the Underpass"; the sound at the beginning of "The Death of Sirius" feels as if it's being belched out from some deep, dark, scary place, creating an effective atmosphere of dread. Elsewhere, the beginning of "Possession" feels as if it belongs in a J-horror movie, and then the track becomes deceptively calm before the storm hits again. Keen listeners will recognize Williams' "Hedwig's Theme" in "Another Story," but mostly Hooper is his own man. Just like the overall series, which gets darker and darker as it goes along, this CD makes for a rather brooding listening experience--the pizzicato violins on "Umbridge Spoils a Beautiful Morning" provide one of the few jaunty touches. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

    Album Description

    Featuring a colorful and inspiring score by Nicholas Hooper, the soundtrack to Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix takes the movie-goer to the next level of magical enchantment right along with Harry and his friends.

    Customer Reviews:

    1 out of 5 stars Garbage in CD Format.......2007-07-22

    Now, before people go off on me about my review of not only the music presented on the CD but the full score as well I am going to say some things first.
    I love John Williams and the fact that this isn't Williams has no bearing on the quality of the score. The gentlemen who composed the music for the fourth film did a fine job taking music pioneered by Williams and adding his own spin to it. So, this has nothing to do with hatred towards these composers not being Williams.

    The music is good, but it's not Harry Potter. It gets one star because, well it doesn't belong on this film at all. The brilliant theme written by John Williams is almost entirely absent, showing up with any effect in the start of the film and then pretty much never after that, at least nowhere of consequence. Why? Why has the main theme been left behind? Give me a logical explanation why any composer or director would allow someone to completely get rid of the defining theme of the entire series? One logical reason.
    There isn't any. This composer has taken it upon himself, despite inadequate experience to completely rewrite the entire score, with little bits here and there to attempt to please those of us who actually enjoyed the previous soundtracks quite well.
    The composer also has no concept of space and the use of silence in a composition. More than one occasion on the score during the movie there were parts where the music completely did not fit in. It felt like the composer wrote the music for a different scene. This shows a lack of understanding of music theory in terms of films and that is unacceptable for a series as massive as this.

    Now, about the music itself. If you didn't know it was Harry Potter and you heard it you probably would think, "well this is pretty good". Why? Because it is actually good music. The new themes are rather energetic--in places--and powerful. It's strong music. But, it's not Harry Potter. It's not. Doesn't sound like Harry Potter, doesn't play like Harry Potter, and never will be Harry Potter. It is far too American sounding to be Harry Potter. Yes, there is such a thing as American style compositions. You've probably seen enough American films to understand what I mean by this.

    So, I will say this: If you don't care that it's basically a bastardization of the amazing music presented before in that it doesn't bare almost any resemblance in most instances to the foundations, then by all means buy this. It's good music, just not the music you'd be expecting from a Harry Potter score.
    Otherwise, don't buy it. Skip this one and pray that the executive producers or somebody fires this guy or makes him write a better score for the next film, provided he will be sticking around. With the shakiness of the film as it is, this isn't guaranteed in any way.

    4 out of 5 stars Shows Originality and Has Some GREAT Tracks, 4.5 stars.......2007-07-21

    NO this album is still not as good as Prisoner of Azkaban--not nearly. That was the best album of the Harry Potter series. BUT, that being said, this album has some wonderful tracks that I really did enjoy. TRACK EIGHT is magnificent, and it is worth purchasing the CD just for this (lengthy) track. Frankly, I felt the CD could have used more tracks like this--it is very strong thematically and has a "magical" quality that defines Harry Potter. Track two, Umbridge's theme, is very good albeit slightly over repetitive. Track one is wonderful although I agree with reviewers who say that the electric guitar was uncalled for. The nice thing about this CD is that it is "Stravinskian" from the standpoint that the music is not all thematic but loose and flowing. Some of the tracks (such as track five) are not particularly memorable, but they are pleasant to listen to. Quite frankly, it is track 8 that makes this CD a sell--I love "musicbox" type of music (my favorite instruments include flute, harp, bells, etc.). So overall, I would say this is a VERY original album and that is what I like about it--a CD doesn't need to have twenty themes to be good. And, moreover, I can listen to it more than once and have enjoyed it each time. I actually have only one complaint--I wish that it was longer (around 60-70 minutes like Jurassic Park or Azkaban).

    3 out of 5 stars out of order and out of touch with Harry Potter.......2007-07-20

    One of my biggest pet peeves of soundtracks is when they put the music out of order from the movie, as they did with this case. If I wanted it out of order then I would just hit the shuffle button on my CD player.

    Nicholas Hooper's score to Order of the Phoenix is improved to that of Patric Doyle's score in the Goblet of Fire but it still is nowhere near that of John William's Harry Potter scores. Hooper's music is disappointing in that it doesn't capture the mood of the movie like it should. Umbridge's theme is peppy because she may look nice, but it doesn't hold that she is downright evil. We don't feel Harry's angst as he is entering the prime of his teenage years. The music wasn't as complex as I thought it would have been and overall, it just didn't seem very "Harry Potter-like."

    I have heard that Hooper is set up for Half-Blood Prince and I hope that he makes the music far superior to that of Order of the Phoenix in capturing the mood, which will be a difficult task as Half-Blood Prince is the darkest of the books and the darkest of the movies so far.

    3 out of 5 stars Out Of Order.......2007-07-20

    Why do these tracks have to be out of order? I really hate that!
    The music is ok, could use more of the original themes to suit me though, I guess don't mess with success.

    If anyone has a better order to these tracks (the order they are in the movie) please list it - that would be nice.

    5 out of 5 stars Best of the Franchise.......2007-07-19

    With the usual nods to John Williams' initial themes, Hooper takes everything a notch higher with this score. Perfect.
    Jersey Boys (2005 Original Broadway Cast)
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Jersey Boys (2005 Original Broadway Cast)
    • Jersey Boys
    • Like being there
    • A step back in musical time
    • Great music, but missing too much
    		 Jersey Boys (2005 Original Broadway Cast)
    Ronald Melrose , Ken Dow , Anik Oulianine , Stephanie Cummins , Deborah Hurwitz , Kevin Dow , Joe Payne , Larry Saltzman , Dave Spier , Bill Hayes , Randall Andos , Bob Milikan , Debra Shufelt , Maxine Roach , Belinda Whitney , Cenovia Cummins , Eric de Gioia , Louise Owen , Robin Zeh , Sarah Schwartz , Shinwon Kim , Christian Hoff , Daniel Reichard , Donnie Kehr , Erica Piccininni , J. Robert Spencer , Jennifer Naimo , John Lloyd Young , Sara Schmidt , Tituss Burgess , Steve Orich , and Bob Gaudio
    Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
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    ASIN: B000BFH2QY
    Release Date: 2005-11-01

    Tracks:

    1. Ces Soirees la'
    2. Early Years Medley
    3. Cry For Me
    4. Backups Medley
    5. Sherry
    6. Big Girls Don't Cry
    7. Walk Like A Man
    8. December, 1963
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    20. Fallen Angel

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    Although it squarely falls in the "jukebox musical" category, Jersey Boys doesn¹t try to integrate its songs in an artificial plotline. The show tells the story of the early-1960s group the Four Seasons, and the musical numbers tend to be introduced in context, as when songwriter Bob Gaudio comes up with a tune, or the quartet performs a show. This allows Jersey Boys to flow better than some of ill-fated peers, and the actors can shine without having to bend backward to accommodate an inane book. The show's most (only) daring move is to start with a hip-hop-tinged French-language version of "December 1963 (Oh, What a Night)," an actual hit in France in 2000. After that it's all VH1-biopic territory, but it's done with so much flair, taste and energy that the ride's a fun one. The Four Seasons had enough hits ("Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Rag Doll," etc.) to easily fill an evening at the theater, so it's left to the cast to do right by them. And it does, particularly John Lloyd Young as the band¹s star lead, Frankie Valli. Young hits all the falsetto notes and brings real freshness to the part. His "Can¹t Take My Eyes Off You," a second-act peak, is signed, sealed and delivered with a star's acumen. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

    Album Description

    Recounting the rich history and reliving the timeless sounds of the phenomenal Frankie Vallie & The 4 Seasons, the new Broadway musical Jersey Boys answers the musical-and philosophical question, "How did four would-be wise guys from Newark, NJ, become one of the greatest chart-topping successes in pop music history?" Jersey Boys celebrates legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito, and Nick Massi who, as the 4 seasons, wrote their own songs, invented their own identity, and sold 175 million records worldwide-all before they were 30.

    Customer Reviews:

    3 out of 5 stars Jersey Boys (2005 Original Broadway Cast).......2007-07-19

    Singers doesn't try to make the same sound the same original. The music sounds like the voices don't care about what they are doing. I was kinda disappointed.

    5 out of 5 stars Jersey Boys.......2007-07-08

    Purchased CD prior to seeing the show when visiting USA in '06. A fun lively show - the CD now captivates those fond memories of not only the foot tapping music & show but also our special time in New York.

    5 out of 5 stars Like being there.......2007-07-05

    Have seen the play twice. This album lets me relive the experience anytime anyplace. A great piece of Rock n roll history.

    5 out of 5 stars A step back in musical time.......2007-07-05

    My wife and daughter didn't know about the Four Seasons but I did. When I told them I wanted to see the musical on stage, there was no interest so I bought this product and they heard it in the car. We went to the stage musical soon after and we have listened to the entire disk so many times I've lost track. I created a Four Seasons monster in my daughter. She's fifteen and has memorized most of the songs and sings along while we are driving somewhere.

    4 out of 5 stars Great music, but missing too much.......2007-07-04

    I saw this play at age 16 with no idea who the Four Seasons were, but instantly fell in love with it. The problem is, this soudntrack cuts a two hour play into less than an hour on CD. Most of the dialouge is missing, only including enough to let each member of the group at least say something. I know many play soundtracks cut out dialouge, but what confuses me is why this stretches to the music as well. What is there is amazing, but I don't understand why most of the songs are cut to half, and sometimes even a third or fourth of their original lengths. I love this CD, just be aware that you are hardly getting any story, just clips of lots of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons songs. So, great music and dialouge, just not enough for a musical soundtrack.
    Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World's End
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    • Pirates Of The Caribbean:At World's End CD
    		 Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World's End

    Manufacturer: Walt Disney Records
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    ASIN: B000P0J02E
    Release Date: 2007-05-22

    Tracks:

    1. Hoist the Colours
    2. Singapore
    3. At Wit's End
    4. Multiple Jacks
    5. Up Is Down
    6. I See Dead People In Boats
    7. The Brethren Court
    8. Parlay
    9. Calypso
    10. What Shall We Die For
    11. I Don't Think Now Is the Best Time
    12. One Day
    13. Drink Up Me Hearties

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    The music for this third chapter in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise is a traditional, efficient action score that, due to the film's setting, occasionally incorporates light Asian touches. The popularity of Hans "Long John" Zimmer (all the credits in the CD's liner notes include pirate-themed nicknames, like the roll call in a Simpsons Halloween episode) isn't in doubt--he sure is one in-demand composer--but afficionados are divided about his artistic worth, and this score isn't about to reconcile them. Some think that Zimmer relies too much on his stable of composers and sticks to tried-and-true recipes; others admire his capacity to weave themes in and out of cues, creating a whole made of subtly interrelated parts. At World's End feeds both camps: Seven of his collaborators are credited with writing "additional music," and the album feels by-the-numbers at times; but those inclined to listen very closely will be rewarded by the way Zimmer sneaks in bits of two main melodies (especially variations on the first track, a pirate theme titled "Hoist the Colours" and cowritten by director Gore Verbinski) throughout. The use of electronics is so light as to be almost undetectable, which will please fans of a more organic orchestral sound. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Wow.......2007-07-17

    This is the best soundtrack in the "Pirates" series. Hans Zimmer has melded the Eastern sounds with the West and composed an intricate melody which is hard to forget. My favorite soundtrack so far!

    5 out of 5 stars Movie Soundtrack Review.......2007-07-16

    I love his music. And all the movie soundtracks he has done. I already have two of these,one for my car,and one for my home. This purchase was for my best friend on her birthday. His music for soundtracks,always intenses and blends so well with the movie,which it is all about. He's a wonderful composer.

    5 out of 5 stars Get on the freeway, roll down the windows and DRIVE!.......2007-07-16

    I LOVE this CD! It is just so much fun.
    If you gotta' travel the road to work, school, etc.
    or you gotta' run errands or you are just in the
    mood to GO -
    Well, get in the car, get on the road, stick in this CD,
    roll the windows all the way down, turn up the sound,
    and DRIVE!
    Have a ball!

    5 out of 5 stars AHOY!.......2007-07-14

    Love it. Listening to it is like re+living the movie over and over again.

    5 out of 5 stars Pirates Of The Caribbean:At World's End CD.......2007-07-13

    The music that Hans Zimmer has written for this movie is outstanding. Once you have seen the movie, you realize the music fits it perfectly. There are several favorites that bring to mind the favorite scenes during which they're played so it's almost like watching the movie while listening to the CD. I have the CD's from all three Pirates movies and, while I love them all and listen to them regularly, the music from AWE is a different type of music. I recommend it highly.

    Latin Music:

    1. Pa'Que Nadie Se Quede Senta'o!
    2. Pareja [Import]
    3. Power Cumbia Tex Mex
    4. Prueba de Amor
    5. Salsa Dance
    6. Se Las Voy a Dar a Otro
    7. Se Que Te Acordaras... Y Volvere
    8. Si Vale Chillar
    9. Solo Exitos Underground: Only Hits
    10. Songs from the Heart of Cuba

    Latin Music

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    Rued Langgaard: Symphonies 6-8

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    Take Me to the River [Original recording remastered]

    Souvenir D'un Lieu Cher

    Sing The Hits Of Patsy Cline Revisited (Karaoke)

    Puro Boleros

    Old Friends

    Reminiscencias

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    Barcelona

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