Oscar D Leon

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...

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!!!

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.

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.

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!!

I was trasnfixed by some of the music in this movie. I was happily surprised to see this soundtrack was available. I play this often at home. It is restful music. Highly recommended for those of you who loved the music from this movie as I did.

i've been looking for the song that's playing when diane lane goes to the womans house and she's getting her portrait painted, there's this almost jazz sounding song, and i cant find it. please help!!!

I was in Italy for two glorious weeks in 2007. This CD takes me right back to relive the sites, sounds and memories.

Lots of food references. The DVD was much more pleasing as it involved the landscapes and people who are very interesting to see more than the story line of the actual novel. A switch to find the movie better than the book

I HAD BEEN TRYING TO BUY THIS CD IN AUSTRALIA BUT WAS UNABLE TO FIND IT. I WANTED THE CD BECAUSE I LOVED THE MOVIE SO MUCH. THE CD WAS EVERYTHING I EXPECTED. I LOVE IT.

Que puedo decir. Yo soy un hombre del siglo 21 y espero que la musica grabada en el 2008 refleje eso. Se tomaron cero riesgos cuando grabaron este album. Nada en la musicalidad, nada en las liricas, absolutamente nada.

La ultima cancion, "La Cocaleca" la unica que no es salsa, suena como algo que se escucharia en una discoteca hace 12 an~os, y no hoy en dia. Pense que "Yo me siento como en casa", que habla de Puerto Rico fue interesante, no solo porque soy de Puerto Rico, pero tambien porque incluyeron un cuatro. Yo no se si se grabo el album completo en PR, pero los nombres de musicos que reconoci son de PR, asi que no me sorprenderia. Suena como salsa romantica de PR, como de Gilberto Santarosa o Jerry Rivera. Desafortunadamente ese tipo de salsa no me interesa tanto a mi. Y como dije, no le an~ade nada nuevo al genero.

Es para fanaticos de la salsa romantica.

Oscar D'Leon LOVES to perform live and you can practically hear his huge grin and energy in every song on this CD. The crowd goes wild at the first notes of "Lloraras" and you will too, even if you've never seen him jumping around and dancing on stage until the sweat comes pouring down his shiny head. He's a blast! All of his songs are truly salsa at its best, and with two fabulous CDs together, you're sure to find the songs you're looking for like "Lloraras" and "Me Voy Pa' Cali". They did a great job of editing out all the unnecessary noise and applause that usually go with a live CD too, so this is a real winner. En Vivo is definitely the best of El Leon de la Salsa!

If you have never had the pleasure of listening ODL live, you are losing a great experience.
A must for a ODL fan!!

Oscar D Leon has earned his own merits and does not need to take, or steal a title from anyone dead or alive, but the truth is there is and always be only one sonero mayor and that is ISMAEL RIVERA. And he didn't call himself that. The great Benny More called him that after hearing him sing. Another thing is that Andy Montanez has been doing his thing way before Oscar D Leon even came into the scene. And Andy is EL Maestro Sonero ask any salsero and they will tell you that. But to the real issue here , this is a good recording and Oscar jams. The sound is excellent and the two cd's are well worth the price. I only wished Oscar would have included some of his recent hits.

Oscar have won the tittle " El Sonero Mayor" because he deserved, he did no call himself like that, it is the people who give this distintion to the artist, he is being working hard, most than other artist, he is well known world wide, in Japan, Holand, Spain, Germany, by himself. There is blind people, selfish, stingy, because he does not belong to their etnicity or nacionality. He has the capacity to get up dead people, no body can be without dancing when he is singing, and that is something that only few artist in the world can do it. We the people, his fans called him "El Sonero Del Mundo"

Oscar D Leon 's new CD is a very good compliation of his hits recorded LIVE at the famous NY nite club, the Copacabana. Many of Salsa legends such as Andy Montanez, Cheo Filiciano,El Gran Combo, etc, have performed here. Oscar makes the listner imagine being there live. In this CD, Oscar plays tribute to cuban legend Benny More whom he says was his influence in the track' Que bueno baila usted', and he also plays tribute to someone whom he doesn't really want to admit to the great puerto rican sonero Andy Montanez in the track 'A MI MANERA'. This is not the first time Oscar has sung one of Andy's signiture song. It's time Oscar came clean and admit that Andy truly is "EL REY DE LOS SONEROS''.

As a salsa aficionado, I have most of Oscar D'Leon's hit songs, but I was looking for a couple that had eluded me, and I found them in this CD compilation, at a great price.

Oscar de leon is great music maker. His salsa is real great to enjoy. Before he's many hit songs. In Japan his music very popular in salsa clubs now. Good horns, good percussions, good montunos. Very professional bands members. My friends and me enjoying this cd very much! Oscar de Leon is Great salsa musician!

I am a Disc Jockey in Miami. This is one of my best cd's. His Orquestra is precise and the rhythm is clean. It is an excellent way to get people to dance. My nonlatin buddies love it aswell. I highly!!! recomend it. FYI, his Idol was Benny More.

oscar de leon is one of the best salseros ever! this cd has been a staple in our cd player at every kind of party, celebration, or festivity for years. it has been one of the best salsa cds we've ever bought.

I dare anyone to sit still while listening to this CD. If you play it in your living room, you might as well move the furniture. The pulsating rhythums, the solid percussions and of course the sound of one of the greatest Sonero's brings together a huge musical treat. It never slows down, Oscar DeLeon is at his masterful best. Enjoy, Enjoy, Enjoy!!!

i want to see that you have more of this spanish music