Aida - Elton John

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This review of Elton John's cd release was contributed by one of my (B.) colleagues from work:

"AIDA" is a musical - music by Elton John, lyrics by Tim Rice - that had its world premiere in October 1998 in Atlanta and now moves on to Chicago and then Broadway. The cd "AIDA" is not an original cast recording but a selection of songs from the show, interpreted by various well-known performers such as Tina Turner, Spice Girls, Sting, Janet Jackson etc., to name only a few. According to the cd booklet all performers were given absolute artistic freedom in the studio; therefore the arrangements differ from the stage version.

I usually only like a few titles on a new cd, but this time I can't decide which song I love best.
Though not being a real fan of Elton John, I nevertheless always enjoyed his duets with other famous artists and his love songs and ballads - and there are plenty of them on the cd "AIDA". Most of the songs are unmistakably Elton John's, but on the other hand they also have this dramatic quality that is unique for musicals.

For the romantic and emotional people among us it's a must not to miss the heartbreaking songs "Written In The Stars" or "The Messenger" - when the lovers Radames and Aida die together sealed in a tomb. Those who don't burst into tears that easily, should not miss the great voice of Tina Turner lecturing on How Easy It Is To Forget Your Lover, "Easy As Life", or the Spice Girls revealing their "Strongest Suit" - how to dress nicely.

So my recommendation is: Go out there and buy a copy of "AIDA" - it's certainly worth its money.

* Barbara Tuma *

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