Cirque Du Soleil – Alegria

Thursday afternoon and I’m browsing the blogosphere.I come across a blog that has this amazing song playing as soon as you open it up.After doing some research I find it (“Lo eres todo” – Luz Casal).On that blog I also see a picture of a woman in a pose that haunts me to this day (see it here).By going through the comments of the post relating to that picture,I come across some lyrics in Spanish.I don’t speak it but I know enough to be able to uderstand them.That was it .I was hooked.I just HAD to find where they were from.

After the relevant search I discover that the lyrics belong to the song “Querer” by Cirque Du Soleil. I’m puzzled.I had watched the sun’s circus a few years ago in Greece and was mesmerized by it.But I didn’t know they were publishing their music.

I immediately find and order the cd. Didn’t care about comparing prices,I just had to have it as soon as possible.It would be one of those “blind buys” as I call them,where your gut isntinct just tells you to go for something.Never failed me to this day!

The cd is pure magic.Sang in English,French,Italian and Spanish,it doesn’t alienate you for a minute. Sentimental and heartfelt lyrics and music,not the cheesy every-day pop culture way we see everywhere,but real,deep feelings expressed with such musical dignity that simply overwhelms you. And,for a change,the lyrics aren’t about love.No,the lyrics on this album are far more personal,touching issues associated with our very own psyche.As for the music,it’s brilliantly bound to the lyrics and manages not only to bring forth their strength but enhance and multiply it.Violin,piano,accordeon,guitars,they’re all there.Trust me,you can’t go amiss with this one.

And if you happen to live somewhere close to where the cirque du soleil is performing,do yourself a favour and go watch it!

P.S. I’ll never forgive The Simpsons for mocking it,ever!

Fay

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