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some of the greatest music in the world, February 21, 2002
This review is from: Black Orpheus (Orfeu Negro): The Original Sound Track From The Film (Audio CD)
The scene in the movie when the village boys sing "Samba de Orfeo" is a transcendently beautiful religious moment. If the boys don't sing, the sun might not rise! Bonfa's samba lives up to the burden of the occasion -- joyous, passionate, unstoppable. The rest of the soundtrack, if you can believe it, lives up to THAT. Bonfa's lovely "Morning of the Carnival"; several of Jobim's lovely, sophisticated compositions in sparkling, minimal arrangements; and the awesome street Carnival percussion and singing.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
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Symphony of the Jungle, August 31, 2002
This review is from: Black Orpheus (Orfeu Negro): The Original Sound Track From The Film (Audio CD)
This "soundtrack recording" is a work of art in its own right. There are many details here that I don't remember from the movie. For instance, Manha de Carnaval begins with a long instrumental with tropical bird songs - very beautiful (like a jungle orchestra), but the birdsong wasn't that noticeable in the movie. Likewise, there is a reprise of it sung by Euridyce, something I certainly don't remember. No matter, it works very beautifully this way, And it's useful to hear the music presented for its own sake - so you should have both the movie and the soundtrack. Forget about this thing stating the bossa nova fad, it's gorgeous just for itself. If you enjoy this, you'll probably enjoy Forest of the Amazon (by Villa-Lobos).
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
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The album that started it all, November 16, 1999
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This review is from: Black Orpheus (Orfeu Negro): The Original Sound Track From The Film (Audio CD)
This is the album that helped launch bossa nova as an international phenomenon. If you haven't seen the movie yet, it's a truly moving experience. The soundtrack has some inconsistent points, and the recording quality isn't terribly great, but the beauty of Jobim and Bonfa's compositions overcomes it all. Best tracks: "Manha de Carnaval," "O Nosso Amor," and of course "A Felicidade."
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