Search - Mitch Leigh, Joe Darion, Jacques Brel :: L' Homme de la Mancha (Man of La Mancha 1968 French Cast)

In French but Great Anyway

John Boland | USA | 12/06/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I know French speaking people are going to hate the above title of this "review". I'm speaking for "the average" English speaking person here. I didn't compare the English versions with this one. In listening to this one I am taking it on "its own merits" as a "listenting experience". Even though I couldn't understand most of the words, I do know the story which helped me understand "the emotion" underlying the words. After listening to this CD twice, I can honestly say that it is an "experience" ---- a "fulfilling experience" to hear the different types of voices in this production....and to hear the emotion conveyed by the singers. Without making any protestations that this is "the best one", I will say that I think if you like "Man of La Mancha" you will appreciate this version very much. Why not buy one of The English versions AND this one to complement them....or vice versa....as I say, I'm not comparing here----all I'm saying is that this one is very good and possibly "great" in its own right. You will enjoy it!(There are two editions of this version: An import with French Liner Notes and this one with excellent ENGLISH Liner Notes by Thelma Blitz of NYC. Of course, this is the edition to purchase if you happen to be one of those people who are "handicapped" by speaking only English! :o) Email:boland7214@aol.

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