ACT I


TRACK 1
"Die Glocken Notre Dames"
("Bells of Notre Dame")

TRACK 2
"Zuflucht"
("Sanctuary")

TRACK 3
"Draussen"
("Out There")

All of the Latin chanting is still here. Hurrah! This haunting, gothic melody is largely unchanged from the original, except for a shorter musical interlude as Quasimodo's mother is being chased by Frollo. There are a few minor lyrical alteraltions, and Clopin no longer talks to a puppet either.
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Although this was in the movie, it was just recognised as the first part of "Out There." Now the lyrics have been extended, and some new melody added. Apart from the fact that I'm note sure Norbert Lamla's voice really suits Frollo, it's not bad. Frollo is basically telling Quasimodo how important it is that he treat his refuge (ie. the bell tower) as a Sanctuary, as it protects him from the outside world.
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Largely unchanged from the original movie score. Hardly any difference here.
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TRACK 4
"Tanz Auf Dem Siel"
("Balancing Act")

TRACK 5
"Ein Bisschen Freude"
("Rest & Recreation")

TRACK 6
"Drunter Druber"
("Topsy Turvy")

The title translates as "Dance on a Rope," but you get the picture. I like this piece, as it introduces the bustling life of the Parisian Gypsies. Mainly sung by Clopin. Also introduces Esmeralda as a Gypsy new to the city. Finishes with a preliminary section of the song "Esmeralda." I didn't think it was very catchy at first, but it's grown on me.
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Introduces Phoebus as he arrives in Paris for some "R & R." This tune was in the movie's score, but never had lyrics to it before. Phoebus isn't quite as noble as in the movie. He sings this song to a young girl to chat her up... until he realises she's only 14 years old...
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This has gone through a few minor changes since its movie version. There is a nice interlude where Quasimodo sings a new bit of "Out There," but the huge halt in the song where the hunchback is revealed as not wearing a mask, is shortened. The big "hey!" at the end of the song was something I always thought the movie score should have had.
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TRACK 7
"Helf Den Verstoss'nen"
("God Help The Outcasts")

TRACK 8
"Hoch Über Der Welt"
("Top Of The World")

TRACK 9
"Das Licht Des Himmels"
("Heaven's Light")

This title is not a direct translation of "God Help The Outcasts," but the song does end on "Kinder von Gott," which obviously means "Children of God." One of the world's most beautiful songs just got more beautiful. In a really nice addition, Quasimodo joins in the song, watching Esmeralda from the background. The two voices combine marvelously at the song's conclusion. One of the best improvements on an original song.
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My favourite new song! A really nice, simplistic melody. This song takes place while Quasimodo is showing Esmeralda the view from the top of the bell tower. The first half of the song has the gypsy singing about how "on top of the world" she feels, (obviously) and the second half has the gargoyles telling Quasimodo to "do something!" Then the two songs combine, and the results are really nice.
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Practically identical to the movie version. 
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TRACK 10
"Das Feuer Des Hölle"
("Hellfire")

TRACK 11
"Esmeralda"
("Esmeralda")

There are a few minor differences to the movie version here. One is that it takes a more dramatic key change half-way through, and the interruption by the guard is gone. The resulting climax though, is one of the highlights of the soundtrack. It really must be heard to be believed.
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Arguably the most stunning track on the disc. The story has reached a point where Esmeralda has gone missing, and everyone is looking for her. Frollo wants to find her, Phoebus wants to find her, Quasimodo wants to find her. It starts of very quiet, with Clopin narrating a scene, and then builds and builds to reach an astounding climax which marks the end of Act I.
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