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Aida (2000 Original Broadway Cast)

Aida (2000 Original Broadway Cast) Tracks
1. Every Story Is a Love Story - Sherie René Scott
2. Fortune Favors the Brave - Adam Pascal
3. Past Is Another Land
4. Another Pyramid - John Hickok
5. How I Know You
6. My Strongest Suit - Sherie René Scott
7. Enchantment Passing Through
8. My Strongest Suit (Reprise)
9. Dance of the Robe
10. Not Me
11. Elaborate Lives
12. Gods Love Nubia
13. Step Too Far
14. Easy as Life
15. Like Father, Like Son - John Hickok
16. Radames' Letter - Adam Pascal
17. How I Know You (Reprise) - Damian Perkins
18. Written in the Stars
19. I Know the Truth - Sherie René Scott
20. Enchantment Passing Through (Reprise)
21. Every Story Is a Love Story (Reprise) - Sherie René Scott
Elton John - Aida (2000 Original Broadway Cast)
Aida (2000 Original Broadway Cast) Review
For his second Broadway musical (and first time out writing a full show directly for the stage), Elton John certainly set his sights high by turning to one of the grandest of all operas as a source. His continued collaboration with lyricist Tim Rice has produced a work far closer to the agreeable pop style and formula of the team's Disney musical, The Lion King, than to the majesty and tragic passion of Verdi's opera. But the compelling tale of conflicting loyalties and star-crossed lovers--retooled in part by acclaimed playwright David Henry Hwang--inspires some of John's signature melodic felicity, as in "Elaborate Lives" and "Every Story Is a Love Story." And the original cast recording marks a dramatic leap forward from 1999's dreary mishmash studio concept album, thanks to the heat generated by Heather Headley and Rent star Adam Pascal as the forbidden lovers. Sherie René Scott can turn on a dime from a parodic stance ("My Strongest Suit") to sad resignation ("I Know the Truth"), while the three get to blend in the ensemble "A Step Too Far"--a pop counterpart to the intensity of operatic ensemble. The score touches on reggae and gospel, and on all-out rock balladry (where it's fun to hear Pascal clearly imitating John's characteristic vocal inflections), but it's most touching in the more reflective moments given to Headley's dignified Nubian princess. --Thomas May


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Where's the Tony for Best Musical?!?!
5
When I first saw this show as a sophomore in high school, I was privileged enough to have seen the original B'way cast (minus Sherie Rene Scott, replaced by 80's pop singer Taylor Dayne). After seeing the show and being completely moved by the emotional powerhouse Heather Headley, I was not surprised to find she garnered the Tony for Best Actress in a Musical. However, I was astounded to find that not only did the awkward theatre going experience CONTACT win Best Musical, but AIDA was NOT even nominated!!!

This is one show that stays with you after the last chord fades out of your stereo. Buy it and be amazed.
Posted by Anonymous, on 2006-01-14
A #1 soundtrack to my #1 broadway show
5
I can't ever get tired of this soundtrack. The cast is unbeatable, the songs unforgettable, and the story undeniable.

Everytime I listen to this, I want to see the broadway. As a matter of fact, this soundtrack is the reason for my fourth watching of the broadway (I saw it 5 times). I just get caught up in the music, it's emotional.

Now that Aida the broadway is gone, I cherish this more. I think anyone who hasn't seen the broadway should listen to this soundtrack and, like me, look forward to a revival of the show.
Posted by Anonymous, on 2006-01-04
Elton John and Tim Rice create a masterpiece
5
Finally, opera made assessible to everyone!

Elton John and Tim Rice have taken the opera "Aida" and have created a modern day masterpiece.

The romance, the susupense, the poignancy. It's all here, beautifully performed by some of Broadway's best.

Posted by Anonymous, on 2005-10-26