Walt Disney Theatrical Productions brought in October 1998, written by Elton John and Tim Rice musical "Elaborate Lives: The Legend Of Aida" out. A revised version of the classic material for Verdi's opera was soon on Broadway under the new title "Aida" premiere, which tells the tragic love of the Egyptian prince Radames to Nubian slave Aida .. As a teaser now first appeared a pop album, present on the rock artists their own interpretation of some songs of the show. In the booklet with the complete lyrics is specifically pointed out that the pieces presented here have little to do with the stage version, which also textual and content changes to the songs were made. So the plot of the musical can not understand practically. All rocks and popt happily in the best "The Lion King" style then, while the result has nothing to do with a musical. The strengths of the production are in my opinion, even in the more atmospheric ballads and love songs, like the chart hit "Written In The Stars" or the melancholic "Elaborate Lives" and if Elton John his piano "'Letter Amneris" intones at, comes almost to a "Candle In The Wind" feeling. Only with the last instrumental tracks, the "Orchestral Finale", the potential of a musical version comes in a kind of overture impressive advantage and makes you curious - perhaps indeed still what it be? Conclusion: A pop album, that has nothing to do with a musical.
