Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida - Original Cast (CD 2000)

I recently decided to get this soundtrack as another addition to my broadway library. Always liking stage musicals, this soundtrack gives another type of taste to opera. More like being in an Elton John concert, this CD didn't have all the meaning that I really was hoping for in a musical CD of this caliber. After winning a nice handful of Tony's and recognition, I was quite surprised that the music was mostly of the same format and same level. Most songs from musicals that I hear from have a nice building in the melody. An introduction climbing to the climax. The thing I dislike about the...

I have already written an Epinion on Aida the musical. I loved it. However, my goal in writing this review is to encourage people to buy it even if they haven't seen the show, or even if they don't particularly enjoy musical theater. This cd, with lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Elton John, is packed with catchy and/or emotion-filled tunes that stand by themselves just fine. Some of my favorites: Every Story Is a Love Story This is the opening number of the show, wherein Amneris (Sherie-Rene Scott) sets the scene for the story about to unfold. In a word, it is haunting. Scott's voice is so...

This album is surprising fantastic! The first thing that made me want to go out and buy the album was that I had the concept album, which I thought was pretty good but I figured that maybe the Broadway cast would be better, the second was that I hate heard the popular radio commercial which features quick song highlight from the show which sound incredible, and the last thing that made me buy this was that it won enough Tony Awards to win me over. For those who have the concept album which features Elton John, LeAnn Rimes, Spice Girls Tina Turner, etc..., then you should undoubtedly love this.

There are many aspects to this album that make it quite unique and invigorating compared to other classic musicals. Derived from the opera "Aida" this modern twist on the timeless love triangle story incorporates soul, pop, rock, and african influences to make a spectacle for the ears. The orchestrations (put together by Elton John) are completely phenomenal, and never lose the "Eltonish" (if you will) piano base rock rhythms during the fast paced/upbeat songs. Fast drum rhythms bring in the vivacious african influence to adrenaline rushing emotions when heard. The soulful ballads have tempos.