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Phantom Of The Opera

Original London CastMP3 Music
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (495 customer reviews)

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  • Original Release Date: February 6, 2001
  • Format - Music: MP3
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Disc 1:
  Song Title Artist Time Price  
Play   1. Prologue (The Stage Of Paris Opera House, 1905) (Album Version) Original London Cast 1:56 $1.29  Buy MP3 
Play   2. Overture Original London Cast 3:05 $1.29  Buy MP3 
Play   3. Think Of Me (Album Version) Sarah Brightman 4:09 $1.29  Buy MP3 
Play   4. Angel Of Music (Album Version) Phantom Of The Opera Original London Cast 2:20 $1.29  Buy MP3 
Play   5. Little Lotte.../ The Mirror... (Angel Music) (Album Version) Original London Cast 2:48 $1.29  Buy MP3 
Play   6. The Phantom Of The Opera (Album Version) Original London Cast 5:02 $1.29  Buy MP3 
Play   7. The Music Of The Night (Album Version) Original London Cast 5:41 $1.29  Buy MP3 
Play   8. I Remember.../ Stranger Than You Dream It... (Album Version) Original London Cast 3:21 $1.29  Buy MP3 
Play   9. Magical Lasso (Album Version) Original London Cast 0:59 $1.29  Buy MP3 
Play 10. Notes.../ Prima Donna (Album Version) Original London Cast 10:56 Album Only
Play 11. Poor Fool, He Makes Me Laugh (Album Version) Original London Cast 3:06 $1.29  Buy MP3 
Play 12. Why Have You Brought Me Here (Album Version) Original London Cast 3:11 $1.29  Buy MP3 
Play 13. All I Ask Of You (Album Version) Original London Cast 4:14 $1.29  Buy MP3 
Play 14. All I Ask Of You (Reprise) (Album Version) Original London Cast 3:23 $1.29  Buy MP3 
Disc 2:
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Play   1. Entr'Acte (Act Two - Six Months Later) Original London Cast 3:03 $1.29  Buy MP3 
Play   2. Masquerade / Why So Silent Original London Cast 6:24 $1.29  Buy MP3 
Play   3. Notes .../ Twisted Every Way (Album Version) Original London Cast 9:41 $1.29  Buy MP3 
Play   4. Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again (Album Version) Original London Cast 3:30 $1.29  Buy MP3 
Play   5. Wandering Child .../ Bravo, Monsieur ... (Album Version) Original London Cast 6:24 $1.29  Buy MP3 
Play   6. The Point Of No Return (Album Version) Original London Cast 5:32 $1.29  Buy MP3 
Play   7. Down Once More .../ Track Down This Murderer ... (Album Version) Phantom Of The Opera Original London Cast 11:55 Album Only
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Product Details

  • Original Release Date: February 6, 2001
  • Release Date: February 6, 2001
  • Number of Discs: 2
  • Label: Verve
  • Copyright: (C) 2000 Polydor Ltd. (UK)
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  • Total Length: 1:40:40
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  • ASIN: B000V6U6SE
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (495 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,561 Paid in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Albums)

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Michael Crawford, Sarah Brightman and Steve Barton all have wonderful voices. CBug  |  116 reviewers made a similar statement
I saw the Broadway play a few years ago and loved it, I also had the privilege to see the new movie. Jennifer Lucas  |  73 reviewers made a similar statement
The music and the lyrics are both emotive and stirring. RJStuart  |  60 reviewers made a similar statement
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185 of 205 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Rich Combination of Power and Passion April 23, 2000
Format:Audio CD
When I first heard the music from 'The Phantom of the Opera' 8yrs ago, almost instantly, a surge of emotion and inspiration tingled up my spine and I was in awe of the brilliance of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Charles Strouse, and Richard Stilgoe. The composer, Lloyd Webber, has simply out done himself in this album, more so than in any of his other fantastic musicals. Not only did he choose a fascinatingly mysterious story to create his operatic musical, but his music is so powerful and so stirring for the listener, that they become part of the action in the musical. The lyrics, written by Charles Strouse and Richard Stilgoe, are brilliantly descriptive which creates rich imagery for the listeners. With the combination of both Lloyd Webber's compelling music and the lyricists' words, 'The Phantom of the Opera' is infallable. 'The Phantom of the Opera' consists of a number of songs which would appeal to listeners. The title song, "The Phantom of the Opera", involves the two leading characters, the Phantom and Christine, singing of how the former is incessantly in the mind of the latter. As this song contains rock and opera it would appeal to a wider variety of listeners. "The Music of the Night", one of Lloyd Webber's greatest pieces of music, is one of the most descriptive songs I have ever heard. A soft and haunting tune, this song's lyrics evoke fantastic description for listeners, and create a tension yet a resolution; and is in fact rather paradoxical, but amazing to listen to, as it is powerfully beautiful. "All I Ask of You" is one of the few positive songs in the album, which reveals the strong love between the main female character, Christine, and another central character, Raoul.... Read more ›
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52 of 59 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars "The best musical ever made." July 20, 2003
Format:Audio CD
"The Phantom of the Opera" is simply the best musical ever made. Sure, it has quite a bit of material lifted from Italian opera, but as an opera fan, I can appreciate that, and it enhances the score. No other musical equals this musically...from the complicated harmonies of "Notes" and "Wandering Child" to the vocally stunning "Phantom of the Opera" and "Music of the Night." The lyrics are beautiful, the story simultaneously eerie, mysterious, touching, and deep. The only musical that comes close is Leonard Bernstein's "West Side Story." Neither Lord Lloyd Webber, Michael Crawford, nor Sarah Brightman have ever equaled their work here. It is a "love it or hate it" musical, definitely, but any lover of romance, mystery and great music will appreciate this show.

The original cast was also probably the greatest musical cast ever put together in one place. Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman give the performances of their lifetimes...and ours. They have real, legitimate voices, not those awful Streisand/Minelli belts that cover Broadway today. While both are flawed performers in general, each found their best role in this show.

As for Crawford, he is the definitive Phantom. No one else's dramatic interpretation is anywhere close to his. He did it first, and he did it best. His beautiful tenor voice just takes the material and soars with it...from the eerie "Wandering Child" to the powerful title song to the seductive and incomparable "Music of the Night." Anyone who doesn't weep at the heartbreaking finale ("It's over now, the music of the night...") must have a heart of a stone, or a Broadway critic. Michael Crawford is the Phantom, and that is all there is to it. I have never seen anyone become a role the way he did in this show....

Sarah Brightman is not quite as good, but she is still vocally the best Christine. This material was unmistakably written for her, and her clear, bright, silvery soprano and enormous range makes every note dramatic and perfect. While some say her voice is too thin and weak for opera and pop, her current musical directions, her voice manages to fly above the music here without being overpowered. Since Christine's role does not require much dramatic range, her limited acting skills don't hamper the material, and she manages to make her one solo character song, "Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again," sufficiently poignant, even though it is musically the weakest song in the show.

The supporting cast is mainly strong, and any weakness here comes more from underwritten roles than lack of skill. Meg is always cast to make Christine sound good, so her voice must be a little weak. Raoul is such a boring, one-dimensional character that no actor, no matter how talented, can do much with the role. That aside, Steve Barton has a rich, gentle, and satisfying baritone that sounds good in his duets with Christine. Rosemary Ashe's Carlotta is actually cast for her own merits in this older CD, not to make Christine look good, as in the current Broadway produciton...she has by far a good enough voice to be a believable opera diva, and she has good comic timing.

I was shocked that Amazon critics, who gave favorable reviews to "Hairspray" and "Annie" of all musicals, felt the need to demean this beautiful show, definitely Lloyd Webber's best effort. Just goes to show how much quality Broadway has lost since the start of shows like "Phantom of the Opera" and "Les Miserables." Go with the customer reviews and buy the full version, not the highlights. It's worth it. Trust me. Read more ›

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30 of 33 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating & Hyptnotic! Addictive! Superlative! July 20, 1998
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
I have worn out my first CDs of the Phantom, and I'm on my second set. This is unquestionably the most provocative music and love story ever written! I love the witty humor of the script, also. One of my favorite parts is the Phantom's wicked little snicker when he hears Carlotta get a "toad" in her throat during her performance! You've just gotta hear it! It tells such a wonderfully exciting story that I must listen to it at least every other day. And, once I start listening to Disk 1, I can't turn it off until the end of Disk 2! It's truly an experience everyone should have at least once in their life. But I have to warn you ... once you've heard this music, you won't be able to do without it ever again! Michael Crawford as the Phantom is truly a star! Sarah Brightman and Steve Barton are brilliant! The other cast members are also great! I'd give it more stars if I could! And fyi...I'm not a person to take time out to write reviews; this is my fi! rst.
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61 of 74 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding June 9, 2005
By AJK
Format:Audio CD
I first purchased this cd in 1988, shortly before seeing the show on Broadway. At first, only a couple of songs stood out, but after seeing the amazing production (Michael Crawford's performance was "jaw-dropping") & repeated listenings, I fell in love with the score.

The orchestrations are powerful & many songs really stick with you, especially:

Overture [sounds great cranked up]
Angel Of Music
The Phantom Of The Opera [The Phantom & Christine's great duet]
The Music Of The Night [The Phantom's big song]
All I Ask Of You [Christine & Raoul's duet - though a bit tired]
Masquerade
The Point Of Know Return

Beautiful from beginning to end & MUCH better than the film's soundtrack. Webber's masterpiece!
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5.0 out of 5 stars awesome
I bought this for my girlfriend because she loved the phantom of the opera on Broadway. She absolutely loves this CD. Read more
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I had this on cassette but had not been able to find it on a CD. It is wonderful to have the original songs from the original cast. Read more
Published 23 days ago by Bernadette Greggory
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome CD
This CD replaced the one I recently lost. It came quickly and it was only minutes before I started enjoying it. Thanks for the great deal!
Published 29 days ago by Thomas R. Clark
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE IT!
I love the music from this stage performance. I can listen to it over and over and be swept away!
Published 1 month ago by Pachi
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!
This soundtrack is fantastic! It's a perfect follow up to seeing the musical, excellent listening. I would definitely recommend it!
Published 1 month ago by GG
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best
The best of Webber, in my opinion. I love this operetta. It's hard to beat the original cast and impossible to better on Crawford.
Published 1 month ago by Stacie J. Morrell
5.0 out of 5 stars So great
it is so great to have such a copy for it. I like the package and the music is great
Published 2 months ago by Jiangtao Liu
5.0 out of 5 stars Phantom CD is Great!
Product was received in excellent condition as was stated in description.. Was very pleased. Sound was perfect. Will definitely order more in future!
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