J. K. Grence | Superstition Mountain, AZ | 05/05/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I really shouldn't be surprised when Cirque du Soleil releases an unbelievable CD anymore. This is the twelfth soundtrack that has been released, and it manages to carry the emotions of the movie very well. In fact, the basics of Alegria's movie plot can be followed quite well on the CD. Now all we need to wait for is some radio station DJ to pick this CD up and listen to the heart-wrenching Love Leaves Someone Behind and we'll be seeing Cirque get some well-deserved airtime."
Worth every single cent
J. K. Grence | 03/16/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"At long last this album has been released, which should bring joy to some people. After watching the movie, I had too rush out and buy the album. Luckily i mangened to get a copy, and I would like to say, this is one of the best sountracks around. There are heart moving vocal songs. Instrumental songs, that will remind you of different parts of the movie. There are also extracts of songs from the original Alegria album. The songs here make you feel like laughing, dancing and even crying. Without doubt, this is a great album, and worth the price paid for it."
Cirque has outdone itself with this marvelous CD!
J. K. Grence | 03/14/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This soundtrack rivals even that of "O," Benoit Jutras's other Cirque masterpiece. The songs here are fabulous, both vocal and instrumental. The new arrangement of "Alegria" is just as good as, if not better than, the original, and every single one of the other vocal songs are some of the best I have heard. The instrumental pieces are also wonderful to listen to, whether they are slow and sophisticated or quick and lively. This CD has a little bit of everything; there are pop pieces, classical pieces, Spanish-style pieces, and much more. This is a must-have for any music lover, Cirque fan or not!"
Disappointed
kittyworld | Marietta, GA USA | 09/14/2005
(2 out of 5 stars)
"I love the stage performance Alegria, but I have never seen the movie. I thought the movie would be simply the same show on big screen, and I was wrong. Should have done my research! The title song was the biggest disapointment. I know this is a different arrangement, but I was hoping for the same singer. I love the original singer very much. Her voice was so captivating. The singer in this album has a very low and deep voice, kind of gloomy and depressing. I prefer the orignal arrangement which is a lot more celebratoral in mood - isn't "alegria" supposed to mean "happiness"? The rest of the album is fine. The third song is very good."
True magic
MARIA | norfolk , va | 09/05/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"this soundtrack it very great. i love everything about it. the songs are so wonderful & great to listen too. it is a must have for all fans & music loves out there in this world. if you love the movie then you will love the album as well. the songs very magical too. it makes me want to sing & dance . i feel so happy when i hear this lovely album. it's the best out there. it makes me think of italy again . if you like soundtracks then get this album for you or a friend. i love this album. buy it . you will
find true love again :)"