Phantom Of The Opera: Original Soundtrack Recording (1998 Film) [Soundtrack]

phantom of the opera: original soundtrack recording (1998 film) [soundtrack]

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Coming to terms with Dario Argento's reinterpretation of Gaston Leroux's ever-mutating story, Morricone interlaces his original compositions with snippets of such French belle époque as Bizet's Carmen and Gounod's Faust. The track layout is semisatirical, with such titles as "Sighs and Sighs," "Threatening Cries," and "Romantic Pollution", but the relentlessly suspenseful mood gets old quickly. One highlight--reminiscent of music fitting for the famous silent film--is the organ solo on "Playing Alone." There are more than enough soporific moments, but Morricone's unabashed love of sentimental melodies, heavily orchestrated melancholia, and occasional outbursts of violence are ideal for the subject. Here, as in many of his later efforts, Morricone can evoke a distinct sense of déjà vu, being that he likes to borrow from his past work. --Joseph Lanza

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Phantom Of The Opera: Original Soundtrack Recording (1998 Film) [Soundtrack]
Highlights From The Phantom Of The Opera: The Original London Cast Recording (1986 London Cast)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Music of the Night????????
  • Great short version!
  • A long time favorite
  • The Best Recording of this Show Available
  • Great CD
 Highlights From The Phantom Of The Opera: The Original London Cast Recording (1986 London Cast)

Manufacturer: Decca Broadway
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000001FLQ
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. Overture
  2. Think Of Me
  3. Angel Of Music
  4. The Mirror (Angel Of Music)
  5. The Phantom Of The Opera
  6. The Music Of The Night
  7. Prima Donna
  8. All I Ask Of You/Reprise
  9. Entr'acte
  10. Masquerade
  11. Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again
  12. The Point Of No Return
  13. Down Once More.../Track Down This Murderer

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Highlight versions of cast recordings are by definition a compromise, and this reduction of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera is no exception. Weighing in at 59 minutes, it's over 40 minutes shorter than the two-disc version, excising many musical scenes that convey the flow and impact of the show (which include, admittedly, a lot of patter and screaming). On the other hand, all the hits are here--"Think of Me," "Angel of Music," the title tune, "The Music of the Night," "All I Ask of You," "Masquerade," and "Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again"--and Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman are still on hand to make their distinctive contributions to the original London cast. So if you're looking for a convenient, inexpensive single disc that will let you enjoy Lloyd Webber's scrumptious melodies without having to immerse yourself in the action, this just might be for you. --David Horiuchi

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Music of the Night????????.......2007-02-28

I really liked the idea of a highlights cd; however, The Music of the Night is not the same one that is on the original two-disc cd. The words aren't even the same. If you enjoy Music of the Night, skip this cd. Otherwise, this cd would be 5 stars.

5 out of 5 stars Great short version!.......2006-12-06

If you only want to hear the songs from this musical, this one is for you. But if you want the full version, get the 4-disc version. I listen to this version in my car when I'm on the road, but I listen to the 4-disc version at home. Both versions are worth the purchase.

5 out of 5 stars A long time favorite.......2006-08-26

This is one of my most treasured CDs. The voices of the cast are incredible! "Think of Me" and "All I Ask of You" are 2 of my favorites. If you enjoy the story behind Phantom, yu will like this soundtrack.

5 out of 5 stars The Best Recording of this Show Available.......2006-04-21

I think that this is the best PHANTOM soundtrack out there:

1)It has the original Broadway cast, the best.
2)It cuts out the more risqu? parts of the show (believe me, there are some), making it "appropriate for the whole family."
3)The entire CD is on one disc, so you can go through the show w/o switching discs.
4)The only song that the movie soundtrack has on it that this doesn't is "Learn to Be Lonely," which appears in the credits, and isn't really a great song anyways.

5 out of 5 stars Great CD.......2006-03-14

I bought this CD as a birthday gift for my boyfriend. We had misplaced the one that we had and needed a new one. This is one of our favorite cd's. Such beautiful music.
Phantom Of The Opera: Original Soundtrack Recording (1998 Film)
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Some Lovely Moments
  • THE PHANTOM HAS COME AGAIN
  • Phantom strikes again!
  • Great score to a bad movie!
  • Loved it...
 Phantom Of The Opera: Original Soundtrack Recording (1998 Film)
Ennio Morricone
Manufacturer: Drg
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000K2CZ
Release Date: 1999-09-21

Tracks:

  1. Sighs And Sighs
  2. The Phantom Of The Opera
  3. Circunderunt Me Fluctus Mortis
  4. Threatening Cries
  5. Romantic Pollution
  6. Lost In The Deep
  7. Burlesque
  8. Sighs And Sighs
  9. Interior Mirror
  10. Playing Alone
  11. In The Dark Vaults
  12. The Phantom
  13. The Fat Woman
  14. Bait
  15. Sighs And Sighs

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Coming to terms with Dario Argento's reinterpretation of Gaston Leroux's ever-mutating story, Morricone interlaces his original compositions with snippets of such French belle époque as Bizet's Carmen and Gounod's Faust. The track layout is semisatirical, with such titles as "Sighs and Sighs," "Threatening Cries," and "Romantic Pollution", but the relentlessly suspenseful mood gets old quickly. One highlight--reminiscent of music fitting for the famous silent film--is the organ solo on "Playing Alone." There are more than enough soporific moments, but Morricone's unabashed love of sentimental melodies, heavily orchestrated melancholia, and occasional outbursts of violence are ideal for the subject. Here, as in many of his later efforts, Morricone can evoke a distinct sense of déjà vu, being that he likes to borrow from his past work. --Joseph Lanza

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Some Lovely Moments.......2007-02-12

I'll say at the beginning that movie soundtracks don't always make for good listening. The jolts and explosive sounds are appropriate when watching the movie. If you like to hear them by themselves, you may like this just fine. I find them quite jarring. One track is really pleasing and I could listen to it over and over. That one is called "Circunderunt me fluctus mortis." "Playing Alone" is also compelling. These are free of the sound effects that I find so obtrusive. I have a music editor on my computer and I edited the jolts out of some of the tracks. I put the whole thing together, leaving out a few of the tracks. The resulting CD is about 35 minutes of lovely music.

5 out of 5 stars THE PHANTOM HAS COME AGAIN.......2004-12-22

The movie speaks a beautiful message, but the music is powerful and moving so i would recamend to listen and buy!

5 out of 5 stars Phantom strikes again!.......2002-08-05

After watching the film, I had to find the soundtrack. After purchacing it and listening to it, I must say that this is one of the most beautiful musicle scores to a movie I have ever heard! The first track "Sighs and Sighs" is so romantic and moving that it almost brought me to tears.

5 out of 5 stars Great score to a bad movie!.......2002-03-10

I bought this soundtrack BEFORE I saw the movie because it looked great!Ennio Morricone scores a Dario"DEEP RED" Argento film!Well,the score is awesome.Very dark and poignant in all the right places.I saw the movie and was baffled!How the mighty have fallen,sorry to see.

5 out of 5 stars Loved it..........2001-12-03

... but didn't understand what the guy that gave it 1 star wanted to say.

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