Description
Compilation – Moulin Rouge – Music From Baz Luhrmann’s Film – Double Red and White Vinyl Records
Released on May 8, 2001, Moulin Rouge! Music from Baz Luhrmann’s Film is a lavish, eclectic, and emotionally charged soundtrack that perfectly complements Baz Luhrmann’s visually stunning and wildly imaginative musical film. Unlike traditional movie soundtracks, this album is a daring mix of pop, rock, R&B, and classic show tunes, reinventing familiar songs through theatrical, grandiose arrangements. Featuring powerful vocal performances by the film’s stars, including Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor, alongside massive collaborations from global music icons, the album became a cultural phenomenon, helping to revive musical films for a new generation.
Moulin Rouge! reimagines well-known hits from various genres and eras, blending them into a cohesive yet wildly energetic soundtrack. The album is packed with dramatic, orchestral arrangements mixed with modern pop and rock production. Genre-blending mashups, combining songs in unexpected ways (Elephant Love Medley features bits of U2, The Beatles, and more). Lush, theatrical performances from actors and guest artists, bringing a heightened sense of emotion to every track.
The result is a soundtrack that feels both nostalgic and completely new, capturing the whimsical, over-the-top energy of the film while standing on its own as a compelling album.
Much like the film, the soundtrack explores passionate love, heartbreak, and the intoxicating allure of the Moulin Rouge. Every song is dripping with romance, longing, and theatrical drama, making it one of the most emotionally charged movie soundtracks ever recorded.
Key Tracks That Defined Moulin Rouge!
Lady Marmalade – Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mýa, and Pink – A sexy, high-energy remake of Labelle’s 1974 hit, this song became a massive pop anthem, topping the Billboard Hot 100 and winning a Grammy Award.
Your Song – Ewan McGregor – A stirring, heartfelt cover of Elton John’s classic, proving that McGregor could deliver a deeply moving vocal performance.
Come What May – Nicole Kidman & Ewan McGregor – The film’s only original song, a sweeping romantic ballad that became a fan favorite.
Elephant Love Medley – Nicole Kidman & Ewan McGregor – A wildly ambitious mashup of famous love songs, blending David Bowie, The Beatles, U2, Elton John, and more into one theatrical showstopper.
Roxanne – José Feliciano & Ewan McGregor – A dark, tango-infused reinterpretation of The Police’s hit, filled with raw emotion and intensity.
Moulin Rouge! became a cultural phenomenon, reaching No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and selling over 7 million copies worldwide. It played a crucial role in reviving interest in movie musicals, paving the way for films like Chicago (2002) and Les Misérables (2012).
Lady Marmalade became an iconic pop moment, proving that soundtracks could create mainstream chart-topping hits, while songs like Come What May became wedding and romantic staples.
Looking Back: A Timeless and Theatrical Masterpiece
More than two decades later, Moulin Rouge! remains one of the most beloved and unique movie soundtracks of all time. Its bold, genre-defying approach to music helped reshape the way modern musicals are made, proving that reimagining classic songs could feel fresh, thrilling, and emotionally powerful.
For fans of dramatic, theatrical music, timeless love stories, and innovative soundtracks, Moulin Rouge! is an essential listen—an album that captures the magic of the film while standing as a musical masterpiece on its own.
Limited edition with one red translucent disc and one white marbled disc.
Brand new, never played and still in the factory plastic sealed
Track Listing
David Bowie– Nature Boy
Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya And Pink – Lady Marmalade
Fatboy Slim– Because We Can
Nicole Kidman, Jim Broadbent, Caroline O’Connor, Natalie Mendoza And Lara Mulcahy– Sparkling Diamonds
Valeria– Rhythm Of The Night
Ewan McGregor And Alessandro Safina– Your Song
Bono, Gavin Friday And Maurice Seezer– Children Of The Revolution
Nicole Kidman– One Day I’ll Fly Away
Beck– Diamond Dogs
Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor And Jamie Allen– Elephant Love Medley
Nicole Kidman And Ewan McGregor– Come What May
Ewan McGregor, Jose Feliciano* And Jacek Koman– El Tango De Roxanne
Rufus Wainwright– Complainte De La Butte
Nicole Kidman, John Leguizamo And Alka Yagnik– Hindi Sad Diamonds
David Bowie And Massive Attack– Nature Boy
