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Track Listings
| 1. Je Crois Entendre Encore |
| 2. Jalousie |
| 3. Di Quella Pira |
| 4. Close Your Eyes |
| 5. Tiganesca |
| 6. E Lucevan Le Stelle |
| 7. Cesar's Song |
| 8. Baladele Revoluteii |
| 9. Dido's Lament |
| 10. Je Crois Entendre Encore |
| 11. Ducho Balvaio |
| 12. Torna A Surriento |
| 13. Without A Word |
| 14. Bangi Khelimos |
| 15. Gloomy Sunday |
| 16. Close Your Eyes |
| 17. Je Crois Entendre Encore (Yiddish Lyrics) |
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Sally Potter's film tells the tale of a young Jewish girl caught up in a maelstrom of artistic, emotional, and political conflicts on the eve of the Nazi occupation of France. The Man Who Cried is set against a disparate backdrop of Paris opera houses and rich Gypsy folk music, and Potter has assembled a diverse, compelling score with the help of Argentine composer Osvaldo Golijov. Opera fans should note the presence of meteoric young star Salvatore Licitra, a tenor whose performances here (which include excerpts from Puccini's Tosca, Bizet's The Pearl Fishers, and Verdi's Il Trovatore) mark his recording debut. Giving that operatic sensibility its historical and ethnic context, Golijov's delicate pieces, performed by the Kronos Quartet, serve to balance the swirling Gypsy verve of the Taraf de Haïdouks ensemble. The resulting score gleefully turns the various clichés of "world music" on their heads, revealing new connections between Euro-folk and the classics as the disc showcases traditionalists and newcomers alike, introducing a bright new operatic star in the bargain. --Jerry McCulley
Product Description
17 track Austrian soundtrack for the Sally Potter film.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
"The Man Who Cried" is one of the best soundtracks of the last few years. It is a flawless, spellbinding compilation of classical opera (Bizet, Verdi, Puccini, Purcell), Roma (Gypsy) music (Taraf de Haidouks), and original score ("Cesar's Song," "Close Your Eyes," "Without a Word." The Kronos Quartet performs the original score).
Tenor Salvatore Licitra in particular was a gem, this being his debut recording. His voice is tragically gorgeous on "E Lucevan le stelle," heroic and lighthearted on "Di quella pira," haunting on "Je crois entendre encore" (especially on the Yiddish version) and "Close Your Eyes," an achingly tender Yiddish lullaby that Suzie/Fegele's (Christina Ricci) father sings to her as a child in Russia.
Christina Ricci's singing voice is provided by Czech chanteuse Iva Bittova, whose sultry jazz stylings on "Gloomy Sunday" and childlike innocence on "Dido's Lament" combine to form a musical portrait that matches Suzie's (Christina Ricci's) screen image of a teenager teetering on the edge of adulthood, exploring her musical talent and blossoming sexuality. A pity that the final version of "Close Your Eyes" sung by Bittova wasn't included, but "The Man Who Cried" is a fantastic soundtrack that captures the tumultuous musical world of WWII Paris.
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Moving, versatile, deep and rich. Salvatore Licitra, will you marry me?
The Kronos Quartet, Iva, every artist named and unmentioned on this soundtrack will pull at your heart.
It's not necessary to have seen the movie to appreciate the soundtrack - it is as operatic as cinematic, as large as it is personal, as complex as it is simple.
This is one of the best recorded works I have heard in years, and my musical taste is broad. Spend the few dollars, add it to your collection, enrich your life, for it is short.
Christina
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Ann
Format:Audio CD
This CD features the debut recording for Salvatore Licitra who proves to be a tenor to look out for in the future. Combined with the powerful voice of Licitra, this CD contains tracks of traditional roma (gypsy) music. Rent/buy the DVD/Video, watch the movie and then buy the CD - you won't regret it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Movie with great soundtrack
We really enjoyed the movie. Was very bohemian with a good ending. Wish it would hav been a little longer at the end to give a more emotional ending.
Published 1 month ago by Esteban
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Man Who Cried - MP3
I prefer MP3s to CDs. Less bulk, more enjoyment. Enjoy the music. It's one of my favorites. Thanks for the convenience.
Published 4 months ago by W. K. Hiram
5.0 out of 5 stars
A WORK OF ART
This sound track is just wonderful. It is music from heaven. A true work of art. I listen to it over and over and will never get tired of listening to it.
Published 6 months ago by Diane J. de Vernal
5.0 out of 5 stars
Man Who Cried Soundtrack
This CD is beautiful. The voice of Salvatore Licitra is breathtaking! After becomig addicted to this soundtrack I purchased other Licitra CD's! Love it!
Published 8 months ago by C. J. Salazar-goff
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Film --Great Music
Watch the Film --- then order the Music --- even if you don't enjoy classical music -- you will enjoy this cd --- suggest you order the dvd then you will understand why this is a... Read more
Published 11 months ago by CountryCats
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Man Who Cried
I came across this video by accident. My wife had recorded it on old fashioned video and was watching it rather late at night. Read more
Published on May 14, 2009 by Ruary Laidlaw
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Man who Cried
Beautiful music, some of the best tenor arias from Italian opera, sung perfectly, and then South American music from heaven. I recommend this (hard to find) disc to all.
Published on September 28, 2008 by RosslynBFinn
2.0 out of 5 stars
the man who cried
despair is the word that came into my mind when I listened to the cd
Published on February 15, 2008 by S. Korucu
4.0 out of 5 stars
Rose Among the Thorns
I wasn't expecting so many instrumentals and 'When I Am Laid in Earth' was a disappointment but Licitra's arias are well worth the price. Read more
Published on September 5, 2007 by Easternstar
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Man Who Cried
The music in this movie is so beautiful, it's almost haunting. I have watched the movie 4 times in the past 3 days and can hardly get enough of it. Read more
Published on November 30, 2006 by Evelyn S. Gowans
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