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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Well, being english, I thought that buying this album would be a huge mistake as it is sung in French. I was proved wrong! It just goes to show - you can still enjoy a musical or music, whatever language its sung in. Les Miserables is of course a French concept and is based in France so the singing ties in well - just how they would have sung at the barricades!
The quality of singing is alright and the cast singing all together is extremely entertaining. It is a most intresting experience, listning in a different language - I suggest you try it! Although, I do prefer the English version, you still get the gist of the story.
I only recommend this album IF: you have already seen the show or listned to the English version (because then you know whats going on and can enjoy the music more), or simply if you want to spend some money on something better than chocolate. Hope this helps - and if you buy it. Enjoy a relaxing evening full of romance, battles, barricades, good and evil!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I was apprehensive about buying this; I love Les Mis (I have three other versions) and didn't think the French would have the same emotional impact... but it's stunning! it's very different from the English version, lots of songs are missing and some that are there are switched round (i.e. Fantine sings "On My Own"), but that's part of what makes it such a great experience: It's not just a direct translation of Les Mis, it's almost a whole different show, but with the same brilliant music.
The cast are highly talented, Enjolras, Eponine and a splendid Gavroche being worthy of special mention, and overall the music is fantastic, sounding 'funkier' than the English update in places. Les Miserable the way Hugo would have approved. Worth getting for all Les Mis fans!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I, like the others who reviewed before me, was apprehensive about purchasing this album, since my knowledge of French is poor to say the least, and the lyrics are fantastic in my opinion. However I purchased it based on the large number of five-star reviews it received.
And, like the other reviewers, I was very pleasantly surprised! I don't understand the full French language but my basic understanding (and my knowledge of the English musical) helped.
The best thing about it is the very different orchestration and mixing. This is very refreshing from the English version which I am familiar with. It's a differnet listening experience, if you like. There is a much stronger use of electric guitars, specifically, which is a very different effect. The ordering of the songs has also changed and been moved around.
And, of course, there is something profoundly romantic about the French language which really encapsulates the musical. And, it goes without saying that this is the original language.
Clearly, this album isn't for a casual listener - but if you own several of the English-language albums, I can't advise you highly enough to give this one a try. I promise you won't be disappointed!
And, like the other reviewers, I was very pleasantly surprised! I don't understand the full French language but my basic understanding (and my knowledge of the English musical) helped.
The best thing about it is the very different orchestration and mixing. This is very refreshing from the English version which I am familiar with. It's a differnet listening experience, if you like. There is a much stronger use of electric guitars, specifically, which is a very different effect. The ordering of the songs has also changed and been moved around.
And, of course, there is something profoundly romantic about the French language which really encapsulates the musical. And, it goes without saying that this is the original language.
Clearly, this album isn't for a casual listener - but if you own several of the English-language albums, I can't advise you highly enough to give this one a try. I promise you won't be disappointed!
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Wonderful!
This product is terrfic, and perfect for any Les Miserables avid fan.
I say 'avid', as being completely french and not always resembling of the modern, english score,... Read more
I say 'avid', as being completely french and not always resembling of the modern, english score,... Read more
Published 1 month ago by B. Jameson
Les Miserables in French
Great as it gives the words too A different set to the English production and quite good to listen to if you are learning French conversation Only problem is as there are many... Read more
Published 1 month ago by djhvet
Very interesting album
I am very pleased to now own this album. I love the english version of the musical and decided that I wanted to hear the original. Read more
Published 7 months ago by DaMansa Productions
The original version of Les Mis musical
The best thing a bout this item is the fact that you can swiftly download it to your computer after purchase. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Dr. Ternura Rojas Duran
The original soundtrack
Could not wait to listen to this again after so many years.... The emotion is still as intact as it was when I first saw the show in Paris back in 1981. Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2004 by Frank Fonton
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