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Cirque du Soleil: Mystére

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If you frequently find yourself wondering about mysteries of the universe & the dark side of human history, get a copy of this recording today! It supersedes the original studio recording by allowing you to hear the actual concert performed by a live band at live Las Vegas show in the same sequence--only the non-musical comedy routines, & redundant choruses have been eliminated. This is the second edition of this CD, originally released in 1996.

"Ouverture/Ramsani" opens with some annoying sounds of a baby crying (it's unfortunate they didn't edit this small section, which is the only low point of the production), but then kicks into a very powerful gear. During the performance, strange beings emerge from both sides of the stage, bathed in blinding light, while drummers pound out a Big Bang as they are lowered from the rafters above the gaping audience. Two celestial ladies sing in an other-worldly language that seems to praise the creation of this magical universe!

"Misha" is the most mystical & original-sounding track on the CD--it will totally entrance you! The first mystifying portion of it accompanies the performance of a man maneuvering within a giant steel cube, spiraling over the stage. During the final minute, the song rocks as he escapes the cube & twirls it miraculously like a baton!

"Egypte" provides a steady, Eastern-sounding march during which poles are set up on the stage for the next performance. Eerie, 2-faced creatures crawl headfirst down the 100-foot wall on either side of the stage like lizards from another galaxy!

"Rondo/Double Face" is a rocker with 2 crystal-crisp guitar solos that sound like Martin Barre of Jethro Tull at his finest! The Double-Faces perform amazing acrobatics leaping from pole to pole, grabbing the poles with only their legs!

"Ulysse" slows the pace down to a spooky level as 2 men manipulate each other into a series of unbelievable poses that defy gravity! The celestial ladies seem to cry, "Tristay mor!" Maybe this could translate: "Don't let go!"

"Dome" is a brief transitional piece; the previous act departs from the stage dome that lowers into a mist, & sets the mood for the following jungle sequence.

"Kalimando" & "Kunya Sobe" accompany a breathtaking bungee performance over the audience; the former is an uplifting ballad of epic proportion, while the latter provides a steady, groovy dance beat that'll make you wanna get up & get down! It's Tarzan on another planet!

"En Ville/Frisco" plays as the stage turns into an acrobatic madhouse! The sax on this song wails in harmony with the myriad of leaps & flips!

"Gambade" is another transitional piece for the extensive safety-net setup.

"High Bar" is the pinnacle of the show, both on the stage, & in the speaker system! This song truly captures the anticipation of watching trapeze artists. Even though the risk of injury is minimized by the safety net, it's still amazing to see these guys fling through the air on cue, & somehow manage to catch each other's hands. At times, the song delivers a powerful, unstoppable rhythm; then on cue with the performers, it suddenly halts as we hold our collective breath--then it allows us to breathe again while building up to the next stunt.

Approaching the show's end, an array of drums rises from the mist, & a battalion of drummers bang out "Taiko"!

"Finale", as you can imagine, summarizes the show, & recaps some of the melody presented during "Ouverture". After experiencing this thrilling musical spanning a range of human emotions, "Finale" closes the circle in a magnificent way!

This was the first Cirque du Soleil album I purchased, and it really got me hooked on Cirque. It drew me in, and now escape is looking fairly hopeless, but that's okay!

Even at the incredibly high price typical to Vegas gift shops right outside the theater, it was so worth it. The music is just amazing! It has a very interesting combination of soft and smooth sounds and intense sounds. About half the album is very relaxing and perfect for T'ai Chi, a quarter of it is very upbeat and motivating, and the rest is intense and hard. This combination of sounds is beautifully strung together and makes for some great listening.

In fact, this album is so good, I'm almost speechless just thinking about it.

Mystere, though seeming outdated by modern standards, was a milestone for Cirque du Soleil. It was their first permanent show in Las Vegas, which has since become a thriving hub for their shows. Often referred to as "the flower in the desert," Mystere helped Cirque's influence blossom into what it is today.

The music, just like the title implies, carries a mysterious air. Originally composed by Rene Dupere, also of Alegria fame, and later updated by Benoit Jutras, who wrote the "O" soundtrack, continues the tradition of using primarily "Cirquish" lyrics, which adds even more to the mystery. With this in mind, Mystere's music captures something that feels ancient and yet beautiful. The songs are mysterious yet compelling and are sure to please any fan of Cirque's music with fun, catchy new age-style chorus vocals, drums, and relaxing jungle-ish sounds (that remind me somewhat of Saltimbanco). Some of my favorite songs on the soundtrack include the mysterious "Egypte," the catchy "Kunya Sobe," and the subtle yet moving "Kalimando."

This version of the soundtrack offers a longer list of tracks than the original and builds on the Mystere "Live" release. It's really great to see more of this amazing music becoming available to the public. While I admit that Mystere isn't my favorite Cirque soundtrack out there, it's still filled with beauty and mystery.

the cd is wonderful. sounds just like the music in the show and brought back great memories. if you liked the live show, you'll love the cd, too.

Mystere' was my first Circque Du Soleil experience. One I will never forget. This companion CD is perfect for those who had no time to find a little program or something to bring home from the show. I was amazed and taken by the fact that the music was so beautiful. Here is is in it's LIVE form as beautiful as the day I saw the show.

From what I hear this live cd is better than the studio cd also available for purchase. I never heard the studio cd so I don't know. I can say that Live CDs normally are lesser quality but, this disc goes above and beyond to produce one of the best sounding live CDs that continues to enchant me each time I listen to it.

Thank you Cirque Du Soleil!

One of the best CD's I have ever owned. I play it all the time.