Album Description: The soundtrack of the show KÀ is the most ambitious musical project produced by Cirque du Soleil to date. While remaining firmly rooted in Cirque du Soleil musical tradition, the recording features a symphony orchestra and a 40-member choir, as such creating a unique musical universe both epic and lyrical.
The powerful percussion and distinctive sound invites comparisons with classic movie soundtracks creating "a rich soundtrack that lives up to the overarching eye-candy on display", says Variety. To create this sound, KÀ was recorded at the renowned Paramount Studios in Los Angeles and in Montreal, where Cirque du Soleil is based. Hollywood veteran Simon Leclerc, the conductor for Star Trek: Voyager and Enterprise and the play Les Misérables, conducted the orchestra in Los Angeles.
Composer René Dupéré has been part of Cirque du Soleil since the very beginning. KÀ is the first work Dupéré has composed for Cirque du Soleil since 1994’s Alegría, the best-selling Cirque du Soleil recording to date. "We pulled out all the stops in the making of this album, and the result is, I believe, a record of the highest quality," says Dupéré. The album KÀ is worthy of the show that Time magazine called "bigger than Vegas."
Both the stage production and the soundtrack called for highly innovative use of musical technology. Says Martin Lord-Ferguson, co-producer of the recording: "Technological innovation, artistic audacity and technical prowess are all features of KÀ that the soundtrack had to reflect."
Great Show, Great Music, Terrible Transfer First off, this show is awe inspiring and the music is just as memorable. So after seeing the show I picked up the soundtrack.
The music is just not of good quality on the disc, sounds very grainy if you will. It sounds like they blared the music in the theater and recorded it all on one mic. Im really disappointed because if you listen to it at any loud volume at all it becomes really noticeable. There are also a few audible hicupps.
Considering all the money they make on this show, you would think they could afford a decent transfer, this is not CD quality music, its casette at best, maybe 8-track...
Get this DVD before you see the show! By viewing this DVD before you actually see Ka (I saw it in Vegas) and you'll have even more appreciation for the show... and DO see the show! Holy cow!!!
best Cirque de Soleil album yet!! :) I bought this CD after seeing the Las Vegas production of Ka, Cirque de Soleil's story about twins who get separated and have to undergo trials to find each other again. I found the best part of the show to be the music, so I wanted a lasting copy and found one here. I would highly recommend this album for anyone who has liked Cirque de Soleil soundtracks in the past; this one has a different quality than the others, but still retains the Cirque's signature sound.
Immensely enjoyable soundtrack! I loved the show when I first watched it, and the soundtrack was a huge part of the experience. If you've already seen the show, you already know what you're getting on this CD. If not, expect a mix of dramatic music that sounds like it could have come from numerous cultures (just as the characters from the show). If you're ever in Vegas, the show is a must see (especially for the final battle). The only reason I knocked off one star was because the CD would not play in iTunes and that I had to use other software to listen to it.
Rich, Entrancing and Heart-Throbbing Music - Cirque Du Soleil's Finest Moment. KÀ was my first ever look at the critically acclaimed troupe of Cirque Du Soleil. There could be no better way to start listening to Cirque than to start with KÀ, Cirque's finest album to date. Out of all the CDs I have ever owned, none have never brought me as much delight to listen to as KÀ, Cirque Du Soleil's finest moment in it's musical history. René Dupéré, the composer of Cirque Du Soleil's earlier productions - including Alegría, Cirque's best selling album ever, crafts the music of KÀ, which portrays many various, powerful emotions that the listener can indulge into.
I cannot say anything on this CD than what has already been said. The music of KÀ is just extremely enjoyable to listen too. While all the music on this album is outstanding, my favorites include the wonderful voice and choir arrangements of 'O Makunde', the ethnic instrumentation and (once-again) outstanding vocals in 'Forest', to the heart-throbbing emotion from the strings of 'Love Dance'. I find that all the pieces have distinct scenes they are trying to show. Unlike in other Cirque albums, the music of KÀ does not always require a voice to make a perfect piece. The solo cello in 'Deep' is a notable masterpiece that is thoroughly enjoyable, as is the outstanding orchestral arrangment of 'Shadowplay'.
The choir that is featured on the album is also outstanding, featuring powerful and essential backing in the explosive and exhilarating song 'Pagent', the tedious environments of 'Pursuit', 'Battlefield' and 'Storm', the tragic emotion of 'Aftermath' and serene candour of 'O Makunde/If I Could Reach Your Heart", 'Forest' and 'Love Dance'.
I would also like to take the time to say that the artwork for this album is just sublime. The cover is one of the most beautiful conceptual designs I have ever seen - Cirque really has outdone themselves with this product.
I have enjoyed this music from the day I received it, to right up to the time when I amm listening to it now, and will continue to adore it for years to come. I applaud all who were involved in the recording of this unique and wonderful soundtrack. This music I believe to be one of the finest ever produced, and I really do recommend it to all!!
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