Review 10 Best Disney Songs of All Time
Disney Classics movies have never failed to entertain the audience, from among children to adults. Each classic animated film also has its own characteristics, one of which is the musical action of the characters who sing with a vengeance.
For that I want to invite you to nostalgia through the 10 best songs of Disney Classics movie. What song are your choices? Check out below.
- Aladdin - A Whole New World
Arranged by Alan Menken with lyrics written by Tim Rice, a song from the 1992 release animated film, sung when Aladdin and Jasmine were walking around using a tapestry flying across Agrabah.
Brad Kane and Lea Salonga fill out the sounds for the film version, while Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle, singing the song for the soundtrack of the movie.
- The Lion King - Circle of Life
This phenomenal song opens with Lebo M. shouting African language, followed by Carmen Twillie's heavy voice that sings the song out.
The song is sung at the time of Simba, the Mufasa and Sarabi hearts were introduced for the first time by Rafiki, the baboon to all residents of Pride Lands.
Arranged by Elton John, the song that opened the movie 'The Lion King' was nominated Academy Awards as the best song in 1994.
- The Little Mermaid - Under the Sea
'Under the Sea' was inspired by the song titled 'The Beautiful Briny' from the movie 'Bedknobs and Broomsticks' in 1971. Carrying the atmosphere of the Caribbean, this song is sung Samuel E. Wright with great enthusiasm.
The song also won the Oscar as Best Original Song in 1989 and Grammy trophy as Best Song Written for Visual Media in 1991.
- Cinderella - A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes
Created by Mack David, Al Hoffman, and Jerry Livingston for the film, launched in 1950, Ilene Woods as the singer brings it nicely. The song is sung Cinderella when just waking up from sleep, and convincing with her animal friends not to stop dreaming.
Entering 2015, Lily James sang this song for the live-action film 'Cinderella'.
- Beauty and the Beast - Beauty and the Beast
This song is sung by Mrs. Potts when Belle and Beast dance together in a magnificent room. The golden yellow dress worn by Belle also became an icon when the scene took place.
'Beauty and the Beast' was written by Howard Ashman composer Alan Menken. Inspired by Broadway, this song was also performed by Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson, as the soundtrack of the animated film in 1991.
- Tarzan - You'll Be in My Heart
'You'll Be in My Heart' is a song sung by singer Phil Collins for the animated film 'Tarzan'. This is one of five songs Collins wrote for the animation that was released in 1999.
This soundtrack was performed when Kala scene, Tarzan's adoptive mother who is a gorilla, said that he will protect the human child. This ballad-shaped song gives meaning that love will never be destroyed.
The song originally titled 'Lullaby' is getting a positive response from the community. That way, 'You'll Be in My Heart' successfully brought home two prestigious trophies, the Best Original Song from the Golden Globe Award and Best Original Song from Academy Award.
- Pinocchio - When You Wish Upon a Star
'When You Wish Upon a Star' is one of Disney's most classic songs for the animated film, 'Pinocchio'. Cliff Edwards, voiced by Jiminy Cricket, was appointed to sing a song that opened and closed the animation that was released in 1940.
This iconic soundtrack was written by Leigh Harline and Ned Washington, who later became a representation of The Walt Disney Company since the 1950s. If you watch all the Disney movies and see Princess Aurora's castle, the background of the song is a piece of 'When You Wish Upon a Star'.
The song sung by Edwards is included in the list of 100 Greatest Songs in Film History, beating 'Someday My Prince Will Come' from the movie 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs',' Beauty and the Beast 'from the same movie, and' Hakuna Matata 'from the movie' Lion King '.
In addition, this is Disney's first original song that successfully brought home the Oscars in 1940.
- Mulan - Reflection
When Mulan fails to give a good impression to her matchmaker, she is weighed down with the embarrassment she carries in the name of her family. The song 'Reflection' brings the message that Mulan wants to show his true nature in front of everyone, not Mulan who the public wants to see a fake alias.
Lea Salonga is not the voice of Mulan in this movie. The Filipino singer replaced Ming-Na Wen, the original voice actor, only to lend her voice when Mulan had to sing.
Unfortunately, the soundtrack written by Matthew Wilder and David Zippel, failed to bring home any award trophies.
- Pocahontas - Colors of the Wind
Pocahontas taught Captain john Smith about the wonders of the earth and nature through the song 'Colors of the Wind'. The earth and all the elements in it must be treated with respect and appreciation.
Before this song begins, Pocahontas wonders who is really cruel to fellow human beings, whether Pocahontas was born as a native American race, or did Smith come to loot Pocahontas' residence and his community.
Alan Menken helped in the composition of the song written by Stephen Schwartz for the film in 1995 this. Judy Kuhn also replace Irene Bedard, as the voice of Pocahontas to sing the soundtrack of the film.
Thanks to 'Colors of the Wind', Menken managed to bring his fourth trophy in the Academy Awards 1995 for Best Original Song nomination. In addition, he also won the Golden Globe trophies for the same nomination and Grammy Award trophies for Best Song Writing for a Movie nomination.
- Frozen - Let It Go
Who does not know the Queen Elsa of Frozen? When the movie was released in 2013, 'Let It Go' reverberated the universe. The song was written by Anderson-Lopez Christian couple and Robert Lopez.
Idina Menzel is appointed as the main vocalist of this movie soundtrack, as well as the voice of Queen Elsa who has a super power of ice.
Elsa sings this song when deciding to escape from the kingdom of Arendelle. Above the icebergs, this sister of Princess Anna realizes there is no need to hide her magical powers and free herself from fear and limitation.
In the song, Elsa creates a snowman named Olaf and builds his own ice castle.
The song was awarded Best Original Song in the event of the Academy Awards 2014, and Best Song Written for Visual Media for the Grammy Awards 2015. Besides sung by Menzel, 'Let It Go' also has a pop version of Demi Lovato.