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By the time director Chris Columbus adapted Jonathan Larson's rock opera RENT to the big screen in 2005, the play had been running on Broadway for nine years (making it one of the longest-running and successful shows in Broadway history). Chronicling the lives of a group of struggling artists in New York City's East Village, RENT deals with issues of poverty, artistic ambition, illness, AIDS, and human connection in a musical storyline that encompasses rock, R&B, dance, and Latin elements.
Dedicated fans of the original Broadway cast recording may quibble about the merits of the movie soundtrack, but the score boasts powerful performances by original cast members Taye Diggs, Jermaine Heredia, and Anthony Rapp. Rosario Dawson, who was not a member of the original cast, turns in a passionate performance as Mimi Marquez. Rock producer Rob Cavallo, who has helped craft the sound of mainstream heavyweights like Green Day and Alanis Morissette, helms the project, and gives the whole soundtrack a sharp, edgy sheen.
Lyricist: Jonathan Larson.
Personnel: Wayne Wilcox, Tracie Thoms, Jesse L. Martin, Idina Menzel, Taye Diggs, Wilson Jermaine Heredia, Adam Pascal, Anthony Rapp, Rosario Dawson, Tim Davis, Wayne Wilcox (vocals); Greg Curtis, Gregory Curtis (organ); Paul Bushnell (bass guitar); Aaron Lohr (vocals); Tim Pierce, Greg Suran (acoustic guitar, electric guitar); Suzie Katayama (cello, accordion); Jamie Muhoberac (piano, organ, keyboards); Tim Weil (piano); Dorian Crozier (drums, percussion, programming).
Audio Mixers: Doug McKean; Andrew Scheps.
Liner Note Author: Chris Columbus.
Recording information: Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA; El Dorado Studios; Ocean Way Recording; Right Track Recording; Skywalker Sound; Track record.
Arrangers: Rob Cavallo; Tim Weil. Rent Soundtrack Songs | | Rent Soundtrack CD DISC 1: |
| 1. | Rent, musical play: Seasons Of Love |
| 2. | Rent, musical play: Rent |
| 3. | Rent, musical play: You'll See |
| 4. | Rent, musical play: One Song Glory |
| 5. | Rent, musical play: Light My Candle |
| 6. | Rent, musical play: Today 4 U |
| 7. | Rent, musical play: Tango: Maureen |
| 8. | Rent, musical play: Life Support |
| 9. | Rent, musical play: Out Tonight |
| 10. | Rent, musical play: Another Day |
| 11. | Rent, musical play: Will I |
| 12. | Rent, musical play: Santa Fe |
| 13. | Rent, musical play: I'll Cover You |
| 14. | Rent, musical play: Over The Moon |
| | Rent Soundtrack Songs DISC 2: |
| 1. | Rent, musical play: La Vie Boheme |
| 2. | Rent, musical play: I Should Tell You |
| 3. | Rent, musical play: La Vie Boheme B |
| 4. | Rent, musical play: Seasons Of Love B |
| 5. | Rent, musical play: Take Me Or Leave Me |
| 6. | Rent, musical play: Without You |
| 7. | Rent, musical play: I'll Cover You (Reprise) - (Reprise) |
| 8. | Rent, musical play: Halloween |
| 9. | Rent, musical play: Goodbye Love |
| 10. | Rent, musical play: What You Own |
| 11. | Rent, musical play: Finale A |
| 12. | Rent, musical play: Your Eyes |
| 13. | Rent, musical play: Finale B |
| 14. | Rent, musical play: Love Heals (Bonus Track) |
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Rent Soundtrack Music Review Average Rating: (4.2 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews RENT..a must hear!
Music is EXCELLENT!
Submitted by gram2tam (Waterford, PA) 
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great soundtrack
Having seen the original off broadway cast ,I think they have been faithful to the original style of the show.Hair was the important to the sixties,as Rocky Horror was to the seventies and this is as important to the youth of the nineties.So be it.
Submitted by mikeychiz (melbourne australia)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Not Broadway, but still great
I'd like to start by saying - Do listen to Mike! The cast for the movie is almost completely the same as the original Broadway show (there are only 2 different), which is what makes it great. The comfort level that goes with the performances bring the fire of Broadway to the screen. The score was carefully adjusted for the movie without losing the feel of the original. Great!!!
Submitted by Mark (Broomfield, CO)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No THE GREATEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I LOVE THE SOUNDTRACK!
Submitted by Shawn2002200120002002 (Atlanta, GA, USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Both have their merits
I have both the original broadway cast recording and the movie soundtrack, and I'd say that both have their merits. Personally, I enjoy the movie soundtrack better, mainly due to the fact that I couldn't stand Daphne Ruben-Vega as Mimi (sorry). I think that the casting of Rosario Dawson was perfect, and although I was hesitant of it at first, I think that she proved herself admirably. I do wish that the score had stayed more true to the original, but I definately applaud the fact that they decided to make a film of it. The transition can be dificult, but they pulled it off.
Submitted by Kaitlin (Dallas, Texas)
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