Well, to give my final thoughts on all the recent updates: I like the new Imax posters and the full sequence of
Into the Unknown, though it was pretty much as expected (though DisneyVevo will most likely upload the whole sequence soon, since Disney is obviously marketing this ballad as the next
Let it Go). I liked the scene with Olaf and Anna, which pretty much had a breezy summer feel to it in a Fall setting. However, the soundtrack was a dissapointment. It wasn't bad by any means, but it never was as outstanding as I hoped it would be. Since this movie was the first post-Lasseter musical, I hoped that it could've been great (obviously these songs are more influenced in pop than in Broadway). But I could type my own personal opinions on them. I'm surprised that the end credits for
Into the Unknown was pretty akin to it's counterpart.
All Is Found
An haunting and mellow, yet pleasant song. The guitar makes it sound almost like a Joni Mitchell-esque folk song or a singer/songwriter song in general. Evan Rachel Woods' singing chops are surprisingly adequate. The orchestration and arrangements lifts the song up at it's end.
Some Things Never Change
Somewhat dissapointing for a song that most likely will be a introductory sequence to the village life on Arandelle. Sounds like it could've come from a kindergarden show or a DC show rather than from
Frozen. Though the last part of the song is superior to it's beginning.
Into the Unknown
The best song on the movie and for every reason. It seems like the Lopezes used most of their creativity on that song and dismissed the other ones.
When I Am Older
Not a bad melody, but the arrangements are jarring and makes the song more blatantly juvenile and awkward than it needs to be.
Lost in the Woods
Not a bad song, but sounds too much of an 80's power ballad than something that would belong in a Disney Princess movie.
Show Yourself
The second best song in the movie, but is unfortunately hampered by being superior on it's last half than it's first half. It still doesn't reaches it's full potential, but still a powerful and mesmerizing ballad. Aurora's chants lifts the song up.
The Next Right Thing
Surprisingly haunting and heart-tugging, but suffers from a weak and forgettable melody.
Otherwise, the rest of the score is just as meh. I liked
Introduction,
Reindeer Circle and
Epilogue, which truly shows how good the score could've been. I also liked the Saami chants on
Iduna's Scarf, which truly brings some authenticity to the chants. Perhaps we'll hear the better parts of the score that wasn't included on the soundtrack on the movie itself when it actually premieres.
She looks so pretty with her hair down and her white dress. She looks almost angelic, especially on Nokk.