Product Description Volume Two Includes the Memorable Renditions of 'like a Virgin' and 'your Song' and 'the Pitch (Spectacular Spectacular).' It also features a Mix of the Nicole Kidman Song 'one Day I'll Fly Away.' .com There are but two kinds of people in the world: Those captivated by Baz Luhrmann's heady, postmodernist musical romp Moulin Rouge--and everybody else. Oddly, the film's initial soundtrack release may have been the project's most traditional element, marketing a slate of pop-star contributions that gave listeners a sometimes-skewed perspective on its true musical charms. This follow-up corrects much of that oversight, offering original film versions of "Sparkling Diamonds" (the lavish, Nicole Kidman-performed medley of "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" and "Material Girl"), Jim Broadbent's and Richard Roxburgh's loopy take on "Like a Virgin," as well as the lively Offenbach "Can Can" parody "The Pitch (Spectacular Spectacular)." It also pays homage to the efforts of composer Craig Armstrong, whose quietly compelling underscore often binds the film's other far-flung musical influences together, be they stately orchestral readings of Elton John's "Your Song," a dramatic arrangement for Kidman and Ewan MacGregor's original film duet of "Come What May," or his dark, melodramatic take on Queen's "The Show Must Go On." The first Moulin Rouge soundtrack collection flaunted the film's bold, cross-genre ambitions; this one chronicles its nakedly emotional heart and soul. --Jerry McCulley
M**S
Complete the orignal soundtrack with this CD!
I think this album is out of print now which is a shame. The original soundtrack for Moulin Rouge! was not at all a complete soundtrack. Half of the songs from the movie were not included and most of the songs that were, were just re-recorded versions of the songs and didn't sound like they did in the movie. This second soundtrack includes all the songs that were left off of the original soundtrack and also included "movie versions" of songs that were already on the original soundtrack. So unfortunately to have a "complete soundtrack" you need both soundtracks. I don't know why this is out of print because out of the two, this is the superior soundtrack. If you can get your hands on a copy, be sure to buy it! Especially if you love the movie like I do! (Saw it seven times in the theater!)
S**H
Awesome no matter what.
Okay, because it's Moulin Rouge I give it 5 stars. But you want honesty? I'm a bit disappointed.Anyone out there have the second soundtrack volume from Baz's take on Romeo + Juliet? Yeah, with its seven million tracks of dialogue and voiceovers and song snippets and every single musical moment in the movie?There was so the opportunity to do that and more with Moulin Rouge! The Pitch misses out on the funky dialogue bit in the middle? ("India, India! It's set in India!!") No? C'mon, Baz? Where's the MORE we wanted?It's okay. The instrumentals of Your Song are gorgeous, I was doing a happy dance for days over Meet Me in the Red Room's inclusion, and Like a Virgin was a fave from the beginning.So thanks, really, but *next* time...
D**Z
MR 1+2 plus DVD makes good soundtrack
I bought MR #1 many months ago (after buying the DVD - which I've now watched at least 40 times) and was really disappointed in the song selection - barely any of the great songs from the movie were on it. So I made my own soundtrack on cassette from the DVD, which sufficed for awhile. Now, with MR #2, it ALMOST completes everything I wanted. I've compiled a new cassette from MR 1+2 - but there are still 4 songs that I like better on the DVD (One Day I'll Fly Away [I love Ewan's "How wonderful life is" insertion while Nicole is singing]), I like the Roxanne version on DVD better, Hindi/Sad Diamonds, and, as a bonus song, the DVD #2 disc version of Come What May (somewhat of a dance number). So, between the songs on the 2 soundtracks and from the DVD I finally have what I wanted - a mixing studio in my house!!! - and a cassette (soon to be CD-ROM) with beginning-to-end music of my 16 most favorite numbers. By the way, the 2 instrumental versions of "Your Song" on MR #2, as well as the closing credit number (Bolero) are among my most favorite. If you're REALLY into the movie, like I am, you can still feel the power and emotion that was occuring during these numbers. So, all in all, if you want a complete soundtrack, you need MR 1+2, plus the DVD!!
T**E
The Missing Songs
It you're a big Mouin Rouge fan and have the first soundtrack album this is a must for you. It contains the songs missed on the first album like "Like A Virgin" and "The Pitch". Your soundtrack for that movie really isn't complete without it.
S**E
Excellent condition and lightning fast shipping!
I wanted the complete soundtrack to Moulin Rouge and was only able to get Vol. 1 on iTunes, so I came here for Vol. 2. I purchased the CD used since it was cheaper, but it is in great condition complete with the booklet and no scratches and plays very well. The price is very reasonable, and it came over a week before I expected it, even with going through customs! A great purchase. :)
B**T
Missing my favorite song
This was totally my own fault for not looking, but it does not have Roxanne. That is my favorite song and really the only reason for buying it. Music sounds nice, just missing the song I really bought it for. Sad
M**O
Moulin Rouge Vol. 2 is even better than Vol.1
We bought this along with the first Moulin Rouge Vol. 1. It was a graduation gift and was enjoyed more than the money?! Our little graduate said she was the biggest Moulin Rouge fan in the world and she loves this music so much that were afraid of her wearing it out. Always good to have a happy gift receiver.
D**E
Finally!!!!!
This CD is much better than the first CD. I was disappointed when I purchased the first one(years ago) and it didn't have the all songs from the movie. I missed the opportunities to look in stores... But now thanks to Amazon it is here. Buy it!!!
E**O
Bien.
Muy buen soundtrack, cada canción es perfecta.
D**N
Great collection of songs
Had all the songs I wanted
ひ**ね
１より2のほうが良いかも
ブルーレイディスクを購入し、キッドマンの声が素晴らしいので、サントラの１と本商品を購入した。個人的には2のほうが、聞きやすく好きだ。
S**O
Più bello del primo volume
Questo disco contiene più tracce originali tratte dal film, fra cui la versione di "come what may", rispetto al precedente, per cui sicuramente un must per gli amanti del film!
K**R
bin sehr zu frieden
alles ok und einen guten zustand man die gut hören und bin allem ganzen sehr zu friedenwürde die weiter empfählen
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