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Moulin Rouge -Soundtrack
Baz Luhrmann, Producer
This music, like the movie, is not for the faint of heart. The music is very exotic and typical of Baz Lurmann. Expect
to be surprised. And, be aware of the somewhat adult lyrical content.
Working from a movie, almost a musical, like
this one, it would be hard to create a viable sound track--that is, without putting the whole thing on it. Baz Luhrmann does
a sizable job.
The collection includes all the major songs, including the pop hit 'Lady Marmalade', 'Your Song', and
'Elephant Love Medley'. Ewan McGreggor and Nicole Kidman harmonize beautifully. Yes, that's them, singing their own songs
My Score: 7
Reviewed by: Melinda
Afro Celt Sound System, Volume 3: Further in Time
Realworld Music. 12 Tracks.
Okay, yes, they have a long, odd name, but there really isn't a better name for them. It says it all. The closest comparison
I can think of is Pure Moods, but even that doesn't work. A little Moby, perhaps. A little Loreanna McKennit.
It
starts off with synthesizers and slightly Celtic beats in the first track 'North,' which continues into the second track and
alters just a hair. The third track, a true gem called 'When You're Falling' combines an almost African chorus in the backgrand
with an upbeat tempo. It's sung by Peter Gabriel, world music artist and ex-Genesis frontman (pre-Phil). The vocals for 'Lagan,'
track 5, are provided by a memeber of the group. And, oh my. His voice completely sends me. The song combines frantic Middle
Eastern percussion with gentle strings that merge perfectly together by the end of the song into a glooorious crescendo of
gorgeousness.
If you go to Borders, they pack an extra CD in for your money. This 2 track little extra contains
a mass mix of Eireann and a live cover of Mandrake, both lovely songs.
There are displays of Celtic music and African
rhythms on this CD, but make no mistake. It is World music. There is a little of everything in here. You may find Oriental
melodies with Celtic fiddles straining in the background, and it somehow works. The musicianship is impeccable. For purists
who don't like synths, I advise avoiding this group, but they are worth the time. Some people can make electronics into art
quite nicely, thank you. If you don't want to take my advice, go find Robert Plant. He's on here as well, track 7, 'Life Begin
Again,' which somehow manages to sound Arabian and Celtic all in one go. It's a gorgeous song about renewal. And he sounds
absolutely grand on it.
My score: 9
Reviewed by: Becky
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