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Phantom of the Opera [Selected Highlights]
 
 

Phantom of the Opera [Selected Highlights] [Soundtrack]

~ Richard Stilgoe, Gerard Butler, Emmy Rossum, The Phantom Of The Opera (Related Recordings), Charles Hart, et al.
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  • Audio CD (6 Dec 2004)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Soundtrack
  • Label: Sony Classical
  • ASIN: B000679OGS
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 39,624 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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
9. Reprise
10. Masquerade
11. Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again
12. The Point Of No Return
13. Down Once More..../Track Down This Murderer
14. Learn To Be Lonely

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Amazon.co.uk Review

For better or worse, Andrew Lloyd Webber's adaptation of Gaston Leroux's gothic horror/romance novel has done for stage musicals what Spielberg's Jaws did for fish stories, with worldwide sales of its original cast album approaching 25 million. While director Joel Schumacher's film turns on his typically ambitious visual verve, its new film soundtrack recording has been paradoxically focused in scope, yet beefed up dynamically via the brawny presence of a hundred piece orchestra and The London Boys Choir. This single disc version showcases all of Phantom's key songs (a deluxe, double-disc edition is also available), with Gerard Butler imparting a welcome, youthful sensuality to his Phantom, making a fine foil for Emily Rossum's ever-conflicted Christine. Original show orchestrator David Cullen has fashioned compelling new contemporary arrangements to frame Webber's songs--which now conclude with the lilting, upbeat new ballad he wrote for the film, "Learn to Be Lonely," sung by Minnie Driver's Carlotta. --Jerry McCulley

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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, but I would recommend the 2-disc version instead, 11 May 2005
The title of this review pretty much sums up my opinion. The music on this CD is undoubtedly brilliant, and I feel that the film version adds an emotional depth to the score and story that wasn't quite so powerfully present in the show version. Michael Crawford was (and is, I suppose) a brilliant singer, but Gerard Butler portrays his character's emotions through his voice and brings the Phantom to life brilliantly- almsot too brilliantly, as I find myself crying every time I listen to this CD. For this reason, I find this version much more enjoyable to listen to than the show version (I admit I own both!) However I would recommend that, if you plan on buying the film soundtrack, you opt fot the 2-disc version over the single disc, as, for only a couple more quid, you get so much more material in the 2-disc edition which brings the depth and range of the score across far more successfully than this one, which is more like a CD of highlights (although in my opinion it leaves out some of the best stuff, for example Wandering Child, which I absolutely adore, and Stranger Than You Dreamt It, which is so amazing, brilliant, emotional and sad that I can't believe they left it out! Both of these only appear on the 2-disc version, which is reason enough to choose it over this one.) Plus, the 2-disc version contains absolutely gorgeous pictures and information in a presentation booklet... :D I would strongly recommend buying the soundtrack- in fact, you're nuts if you don't- but the 2-disc version is, in my opinion, a better, more in-depth listen, and much better value for money when it's only marginally more expensive than the skimpy single disc.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars 10 Stars, 9 Feb 2005
By N. Srikanaphongse (Jatujak, Bangkok Thailand) - See all my reviews
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Since I bought this CD, I am hardly stop listen to the songs. Especially "Point of No Return", "Down Once More" because these songs had shown the cast dedication to delivered the best performance from their part. Actually, I am a die hard fan of the original cast CD, but I do not have a chance to see the stage peformance. The film had fulfill my need to put the face and action of the story and it brought me a mixed feeling to the end with tears on my face. I do appreciate Mr. Butler for his dedication, I had misjuded his abilities to sing and express his emotion through the mask and off the mask (Who would have thought that he could pulled it off beautifully after watching him in Tomb Raider and Timeline, an action hero, I must say. Sorry about that!!). Right now, I have seen this film 3 times and anxiously waiting for the CD complete version and film companion which I have been order from Amazon to be arrive very soon. I recommended you all to see the film, own the CD. It will grow on you and it worth every penny you pay.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Better than I expected!, 28 Dec 2004
I love the new film and must say that this C.D is just as spectacular.

I will always love the Origional Cast C.D, but it really is refreshing to listen to a different take on the Phantom, which I think Gerard Butler does wonderfully. His emotional voice and singing brought tears to my eyes, and Emmy Rossum is wonderful as Christine.

The new additions to some songs may not be welcome to everyone's ears but they are few and far between, making the music as enjoyable to listen to as ever. It is also nice to be able to sing along to the less operatic versions of the songs.

If you are a die hard Phantom fan, who feels that ONLY Micheal Crawford can play the Phantom, then I do not think this is the C.D for you. However if you are a new Phantom fan, or someone who simply loved the film then I would absolutely recommend this to you!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely fabulous,
The music on this CD is so moving it made me cry. I love every second of Andrew Lloyd Webbers genius which shines through brighter than ever.
Published 25 days ago by Hatshepsut

5.0 out of 5 stars The Phantom returns...~*<><
I'm loving this new cd and the new dvd out I really love the quality of this cd in the format it is in you almost have all of the whole dvd soundtrack and prologe on it.
Published on 18 Oct 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Soundtrack
This is the Soundtrack that, I can imagine, will get very mixed reviews, as well as the movie did. To me, however, it is absolutely fantastic, very emotional and romantic... Read more
Published on 26 Jan 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars Phanton!
This Soundtrack is amazing, each song fills you with different emotions and reminds you of the spectacular new film! Read more
Published on 4 Jan 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Adaptation Of A Timeless Classic
This Review Comments On Not Only the Album which is a wonderful selection of just a few of the songs from the film. Read more
Published on 30 Dec 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Vocals
I saw the movie earlier this week, somewhat dubiously, with some girl friends. Not long after, I found some of the original songs by Sarah Brightman. Read more
Published on 17 Dec 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Who's have thought it?
Last time I saw Gerard Butler, he was working alongside Lara Croft in Tomb Raider 2. And Emmy Rowsome was a kid battling against the apocalypse in The Day After Tomorrow. Read more
Published on 17 Dec 2004 by nitevampyre1445

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