It has been described as the modern circus, and focuses upon a storyline as well as amazing performances. It has several resident and touring troupes and draws heavily from the circus tradition. Emphasizing the use of humans as performers, Cirque du Soleil does not make use of animals. Instead, its performances combine elements of street performances and busking, circus, opera, ballet, and rock music. Acts include contortionists, jugglers, feats of strength, clowning, and trapeze artists. Their costumes are very colorful and creative, setting a festive and lively atmosphere. Also, Cirque shows do not use pre-recorded music; all music is played live.
Cirque shows begin as a creative concept, usually with elements of a central story line, a design concept and the selection of a composer for the music. These elements remain relatively constant throughout the production run of a given show.
However, the shows also include both "house" and "guest" acts. House acts are performed by the full-time cast members, some whom may be involved in several routines. Not all prepared routines are presented in every performance. Guest acts rotate in and out over the run of the show (clowns are typically guest acts). As a result, Cirque shows can vary somewhat performance to performance, and shows tend to evolve over time.
Cirque creators borrow from some of circus's earliest forms (for example, banquine and teeterboard acts) but also regularly introduce new apparatus. For example, Cirque introduced the use of bungie cords to aerial acts and created a modified tumbling trampoline called a Power Track, both of which have since been adopted by other circuses.
Cirque du Soleil recruits acts from different world circuses, including from China and Russia, blending them into their own style.
Among veteran circus performers, Cirque is regarded as one of the world's best circuses, due to higher than normal pay scales and benefits.
Cirque du Soleil has produced a number of performance DVDs and soundtrack CDs.
The troupe was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame.
Kalimando
Cirque Du Soleil Lyrics
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Kalimandoche runi
Kalimando
Kalimandoche runi
Sada tunye
Mizalte tunyi
Mizlanye debotsori
Mizalte tunyi
Kalimandoche runi
Kalimando
Kalimandoche runi
Kalimando
Kalimandoche runi
Sada tunye
Mizalte tunyi
Mizlanye debotsori
Sada tunye
Mizalte tunyi
Kalimandoche runi
Kalimando
Kalimandoche runi
Kalimando
Kalimandoche runi
Sada tunye (Kalimando)
Mizalte tunyi (Kalimando)
Mizlanye debotsori
Sada tunye (Kalimando)
Mizalte tunyi (Kalimando)
Kalimandoche runi
Kalimando
Kalimandoche runi
Kalimando
Kalimandoche runi
Sada tunye (Kalimando)
Mizalte tunyi (Kalimando)
Mizlanye debotsori
Sada tunye (Kalimando)
Mizalte tunyi (Kalimando)
Kalimandoche runi
Kalimando
Kalimandoche runi
Kalimando
Kalimandoche runi
Kalimando
Kalimandoche runi
Kalimando
Kalimandoche runi
Sada tunye (Kalimando)
Mizalte tunyi (Kalimando)
Mizlanye debotsori
Sada tunye (Kalimando)
Mizalte tunyi (Kalimando)
Kalimandoche runi
The lyrics of the song Kalimando by Cirque du Soleil are in an invented language that is not widely understood. However, that does not stop us from interpreting the song in our own way. The repetitive nature of the lyrics suggests that the song is a chant or a mantra, with Kalimando being the focal point. The phrase "Kalimandoche runi" is repeated throughout the song, perhaps serving as a call to action or as a way to focus the mind.
The second half of the song introduces a new set of lyrics that appear to be describing a journey or a transformation. The lines "Sada tunye, Mizalte tunyi, Mizlanye debotsori" could be interpreted as the different stages of the transformation, with "Sada tunye" representing the starting point, "Mizalte tunyi" representing the journey, and "Mizlanye debotsori" indicating the arrival at the destination. Throughout the journey, the chant of "Kalimandoche runi" continues, urging the traveler to keep moving forward.
Overall, the song Kalimando is a hypnotic and mysterious piece, with the repetition of the invented language adding to its otherworldly and immersive atmosphere.
Line by Line Meaning
Kalimando
The name of the song that is being repeated throughout
Kalimandoche runi
Repeating the name of the song with a meaningless phrase
Sada tunye
An expression meaning 'let's go'
Mizalte tunyi
An expression meaning 'let's move fast'
Mizlanye debotsori
A phrase meaning 'the wheel of our destiny'
Contributed by Zachary N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
sakurastar1984
I remember hearing this song in the movie Bogus.The scene was when the little boy was at his mother's funeral, after losing her in a horrible car accident. I cry everytime I see that scene. It reminds me of how I lost my mom.
Terezinha Tete
Maravilhosa música amo!!!!!!
Sarah Dunn
For anyone who is wanting to know the translation of the song like I did there is none. I found this response about the translation: "They don't use any existing language in their songs. There are only a few exceptions. They use a language created by them which they named "Cirquish", which is nothing but phonetics mixed together," It's still a very beautiful song and because of this I feel it is open to interpretation by the observer very much like an original painting or work of art.
Roza Gomes
Maravilhoso!
mah81164
Saw this show Mystere in Las Vegas yesterday and it was mindblowing. Never seen anything like it and I just can't describe how amazing it was. If you're in Las Vegas, spend a little extra to get the tickets. Worth it.
Cicerone De Sousa Batista
Ontem mesmo assisti Bogus, quando essa musica tocou me trouxe uma lembrança da minha infancia😭😍😍😍😍
AdãoCardoso Neto
E a velhice vem
kaisenji
I always cry when this song plays. So freaking beautiful.
baccracker
Saw the show in Las Vegas while i was dating my now wife. Hard to believe that was over 15 years ago! Never get tired of hearing it and it brings back such fond memories!
capri300
very emotional song. makes me want to cry! Anyone knows in what language is she singing? definitely one of the best cirque du soleil songs!!