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The Quest for Balance

August 30th, 2006

Delirium is the quest for balance in a world that is increasingly out of sync with reality. It pushes the limit of arena performance through technical magnitude, human introspection and creative prowess.

For the first time in Cirque du Soleil history lyrics have been created for the instrumental tracks and real words integrated in place of invented language, bringing to the music a fresh poetic dimension. And also, for the first time Cirque du Soleil puts musicians and singers center-stage with their music as the driving force of this gigantic event.

In all, 20 of Cirque du Soleil’s most memorable musical moments – originally created by René Dupéré, Benoît Jutras and Violaine Corradi – have been re-mixed by Quebec producer, composer and arranger Francis Collard. The result is a hyper-energizing urban tribal beat that explodes with electronic sounds, percussions and world rhythms.

OMG! I can’t wait. I take great pleasure in announcing that I will be going to see Delirium on September 24 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. It is sure to be a dazzling hit. Be sure to check back around that time for a complete update!

1. Cold Flame (inspired by Oscillum)
2. Slipping Away (inspired by Ombra)
3. Someone [listen below] (inspired by Patzivota)
4. Too High (inspired by Spiritual Spiral)
5. Walk on Water (inspired by A Tale)
6. Alone (inspired by Querer)
7. Climb (inspired by le Rêveur)
8. la Nova Alegría (inspired by Alegría)
9. Lifeline (inspired by el Péndulo)
10. Bridge of Sorrow (inspired by nostalgie)
11. One Love (inspired by Pokinoï)
12. Let Me Fall
13. Time to Go (inspired by Mountain of Clothes)
14. Time Flies (inspired by Mer Noire)
15. Sans Toi (inspired by Querer)

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This unique, large-scale event may be the most massive technical production ever created to tour arenas. A 130 foot two-sided stage bisects the arena, submerging the audience in the huge set.

540 feet of projections dominate the scene – the equivalent in width of almost four IMAX screens – setting the stage for a colossal multimedia presentation. Images projected range from prerecorded visuals to manipulated live feeds that create interactions between the show and the audience.

To heighten the musical experience, Delirium is infused with acrobatic dances as well as classic Cirque du Soleil feats including aerial, acrosport and hand balancing acts.