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Lush orchestrations of pop music
I collect soundtracks like some people collect coins.
I movies and I music, so combine those two passions and you get movie soundtracks.
There's nothing better than to see a fantastic movie on screen and then be able to take the music home with you.
Whenever you play the album it reminds you of the movie and for a few minutes, you are whisked away again into another world.
Okay, maybe I need to get out more.
But, I know my stuff and this album is completely terrific.

One of my biggest pet peeves is when you see a gr8 movie and you know before the movie ends that you will the soundtrack.
Then, you go out and buy the first one you see only to find out later that half the songs you luvd in the movie aren't even on the album.
I've learned to wait for a second soundtrack album release to get the song collection I really want.
"The Matrix" is a recent film that has done this.
I suspect it is a way for movie companies to make even more money off of us audience members.
We buy the first album, find out it's not what we wanted, and then when the second album comes out with all the songs from the movie, then we buy it too.

But, I digress.
My point is, that "Moulin Rouge" has removed some of the cynic from me, because my favorite songs from the movie ARE the ones included on this first soundtrack release.
Ewan has an awesome voice, along with Nicole Kidman.

Moulin Rouge [Original Soundtrack]
Good mix, Rocking music, diverse Artists ＆ THE CAN-CAN..

Anyone who luved the movie needs to get this soundtrack.
If you haven't seen the movie, you need to borrow a friend's CD or find some way to listen to samples of some of the songs, mainly the ones that Ewan and Nicole sing.
Then you too will be blown away by their beautiful singing.

Musicals are not for everyone. In fact, many people turn their backs on musicals.
I am not one of those people.
From oldies like My Fair Lady, The King and I and Calamity Jane to the newer ones, such as Evita, Little Shop of Horrors and most certainly Moulin Rouge.
I find myself enthralled as people act out real life on the screen while spontaneously bursting into song.
Don’t you do that?
Don’t you sing your way through the day?
Well, okay, maybe I’m the only one living life as a musical..

Each song is a quality production.
The best, in my opinion, is "Because We Can " , by Fatboy Slim.
It's a drum-heavy, quirky piece.
Almost instrumental, except for a few lyrics thrown in here and there.
Another favorite of mine is "Nature Boy " performed by David Bowie.
There are two versions of this song on the soundtrack, both equally good.

The stars of the movie, Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor, both hold their own on the CD.
Nicole's voice is a little weak on a few of the songs.
Mcgregor does an excellent job on a cover of Elton John's Your Song.
Of course, there is also the "Elephant Love Medley " , a duet performed by Kidman and McGregor , that mixes various songs together into one delightful medley.
From KISS to the Beatles, it's a fun mix of old favorites.
I rank this right up with some of my favorite soundtracks, such as Grease and Detroit Rock City.
It's an eclectic mix of dance music and songs with some Rock thrown in to really pump it up.


【Track Listings】
01. Nature Boy - David Bowie
02. Lady Marmalade - Christina Aguilera/Pink/Mya/Lil' Kim
03. Because We Can - Fatboy Slim
04. Sparkling Diamonds - Nicole Kidman/Jim Broadbent/Caroline O'Connor/
Natalie Mandoza/Lara Mulcahy
05. Rhythm Of The Night - Valeria
06. Your Song - Ewan MacGregor/Alessandro Safina
07. Children Of The Revolution - Bono/Gavin Friday/Maurice Seezer
08. One Day I'll Fly Away - Nicole Kidman
09. Diamond Dogs - Beck/Timbaland
10. Elephant Love Medley - Ewan MacGregor/Nicole Kidman/Jamie Allen
11. Come What May - Ewan MacGregor/Nicole Kidman
12. Le Tango De Roxanne - Ewan McGregor/Jose Feliciano/Jacek Koman
13. Compliante De La Butte - Rufus Wainwright
14. Hindi Sad Diamonds - Nicole Kidman/John Leguizamo/Alka Yagnik
15. Nature Boy - David Bowie/Massive Attack