Man of La Mancha (1973 Movie Soundtrack)
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Free Music Review: Perfection
Hit: 5 Stars
Not sure what I might have thought of this 30 years ago, but at 68, I'm feeling pretty dumb that I only just now got round to seeing it.
I was blown away! Not since the Broadway musical, "Les Miserables," have I been swept up in such a powerful presentation of the grace of God.
Having spent the past two days tracing down its origins, it is clear that there was an invisible hand guiding the various writers through which the life of Cervantes finally became "Man Of La Mancha," the movie.
Imprisoned by what was calling itself "church" in the days of the Spanish Inquisition, Cervantes, the sane man behind the mad man, Quixote, finds himself tried on two fronts. In the dungeon, where the Inquisition has locked him up, he is put on trial by his fellow prisoners. He defends himself by becoming the crazy Don Quixote, the would-be knight in quest of an "Impossible Dream."
Enlisting his fellow prisoners as the cast of his play, as his defense plays out, he must convince a very fallen women, Aldonza, that she is an incomparable princess. All she need do to make the transition is to believe the new name he gives her, "Dulcinea." To that end he dedicates his life. Dying to prove his unoffendable love, she finally sees the light, and in her seeing, transforms the others held in prison be the Inquisition of that day.
In short, the movie seemed to me to be vested with a meaning no sane person of this world intended. The original script may be found in Ezekiel, Chapter Sixteen.
Free Music Review: No One Should Miss This One, Ever
Hit: 5 Stars
Should be listed in Things to Do Before You Die. I have watched and listened to the Broadway and countless stage musical versions,this original film soundtrack always comes up trump. Don't worry if it's not Peter O'Toole doing the singing but it is enough to hear him delivering the fine lines superbly in the three roles - Miguel de Cervantes, Alonso Quixana and Don Quixote. Sophia Loren excels as Aldonza/Dulcinea and not to forget Sancho and the rest of the cast and crew who together bring this literary classic to life for us to enjoy and reflect.Free Music Review: He's the Man!
Hit: 5 Stars
There's been a lot of controversy about the movie and the soundtrack over the years but I still prefer this version of the music over the Broadway shows. I've seen Man of La Mancha on stage many times and enjoyed it but still find the movie version to be outstanding. I've had the DVD of the movie for a few years and was very happy to see that the movie soundtrack is finally available on CD. To each his own but I'll forget the critics and simply continue to enjoy this version of the story.Free Music Review: Man of La Mancha (1973 movie soundtrack)
Hit: 5 Stars
I saw the movie ages ago and had beeen looking for the original soundtrack for just as long. Thanks to Amazon, I found it. As usual, you lived uo to your reputation.Free Music Review: Return to Lamoncha
Hit: 5 Stars
This soundtrack is a perfect addition to the collection of anyone who collects Broadway show tunes.
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