Favorite Disney Princess Songs
Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 10:41 pm
First of all, forgive me if there is already a topic like this.
Anyways, one of the most memorable qualities of the Disney Princesses is their beautiful singing voices. Thanks to this they have sung some beautiful anthems of hopes, dreams and imagination. It would be hard to imagine them without their theme songs behind them.
Here is my list of favorite Disney Princess songs, starting with my all time favorite song and ending with m not so favorite one.
NOTE: This is all based on PERSONAL PREFERENCE. I am not counting the history behind the song, who sung it, how it was written and such. I am simply stating which songs I like. Music is a lot like pizza toppings; there are many of them out there and people have varied opinions on them. So what may be my least favorite could be very significant to another person, so there's no need to shove it down each other's throats.
1. A Whole New World
Sung by: Jasmine and Aladdin
Disney film: Aladdin
Why I like it: Its perhaps one of the greatest anthems ever written for a Disney film. Everything from the lyrics to the actual music is uplifting and inspiring. Whenever I am writing stories or novel I have this playing in the background. It just fills me with a lot of imagination and hope for the world. You would have to be extremely bitter, cynical or have an extreme hate towards Disney in order for you to hate this song.
2. Part of your world
Sung by: Ariel
Disney film: The Little Mermaid
Why I like it: While I admit I confessed in another thread that the romantic context of the movie is that of a school girl crush its hard to deny that this song is beautiful and actually represents the ideals of the original Andersen story. I've always loved the reprise version of it, especially with the exhilarating ending. Perhaps the best "I want song" ever.
3. Once upon a dream
Sung by: Aurora and Prince Phillip
Disney film: Sleeping Beauty
Why I like it: When I was a kid, I always loved listening to this song. The lyrics are somewhat direct, but its the overall composition that always captivated me. Imagine my surprise when I saw an old Tom and Jerry cartoon that featured "Once upon a dream" as Jerry was skating around a frozen Tom! I then learned the film's score was taken from the old Sleeping Beauty ballet. It was then that I was able to see the beauty in the song. I mean, the lyrics fit the song so well!
4. Reflection
Sung by: Mulan
Disney film: Mulan
Why I like it: Like "Part of your world" before it, Reflection paints a wonderful picture of its heroine in a subtle yet emotionally grand manner. It isn't as memorable (in my opinion) as the other songs, but it still grabs my attention whenever I hear it.
5. Beauty and the Beast
Sung by: Mrs. Potts
Disney Film: Beauty and the Beast
Why I like it: The only song so far that isn't sung directly by the main characters, Beauty and the Beast doesn't stand out as a highly memorable song in my book. BUT it does engrave deep in your mind the image of Belle and the Beast dancing through a golden ballroom as the camera swoops around, capturing the love in their hearts. In short, good song, FANTASTIC scene.
6. Colors of the wind
Sung by: Pocahontas
Disney film: Pocahontas
Why I like it somewhat: Well, the song does present us with a powerful message about life and I know it has its share of fans. But to me at least it doesn't capture my imagination as well as the other songs did. But even then, its a very touching song and like I said, I'm sure many love it and with good reason.
7. So this is love
Sung by: Cinderella and Prince Charming
Disney film: Cinderella
Why I like it somewhat: This is a very simple song. Too simple if you ask me. It does feature some wonderful visuals, but the overall score and lyrics is somewhat forgettable. The interpretation, however, is very good. Very warm and romantic.
8. A dream is a wish your heart makes
Sung by: Cinderella
Disney film: Cinderella
Why I like it somewhat: I will probably get a lot of flames for this, so I better make this clear; I LOVE the message behind it. It musically portrays the ideals in which the whole Disney film industry was built upon. I simply didn't like how it was scored and arranged. Like "This is love" its a very simple song. I honestly like the reprise version better since it gives it the kick it needs.
9. Something there
Sung by: Belle
Disney film: Beauty and the Beast
Why I like it somewhat: The song is good. I just plain never liked it that much. I much prefer the theme song. It does do a good job of presenting us the growing love between Belle and the Beast, but whenever this scene came up I would fast forward it.
10. Someday my prince will come
Sung by: Snow White
Disney film: Snow White and the seven dwarfs
Why it isn't one of my favorites: OK, it is one of the first princess anthems. But I simply didn't enjoy it that much. Like "Something there" I would always skip this scene whenever it came on. Plus, I never liked Snow White's highly squeaky voice, especially when compared to the beautiful vocal ranges of Cinderella, Belle, Jasmine and Ariel. And like "A dream...", the ending reprise version is much better.
Anyways, one of the most memorable qualities of the Disney Princesses is their beautiful singing voices. Thanks to this they have sung some beautiful anthems of hopes, dreams and imagination. It would be hard to imagine them without their theme songs behind them.
Here is my list of favorite Disney Princess songs, starting with my all time favorite song and ending with m not so favorite one.
NOTE: This is all based on PERSONAL PREFERENCE. I am not counting the history behind the song, who sung it, how it was written and such. I am simply stating which songs I like. Music is a lot like pizza toppings; there are many of them out there and people have varied opinions on them. So what may be my least favorite could be very significant to another person, so there's no need to shove it down each other's throats.
1. A Whole New World
Sung by: Jasmine and Aladdin
Disney film: Aladdin
Why I like it: Its perhaps one of the greatest anthems ever written for a Disney film. Everything from the lyrics to the actual music is uplifting and inspiring. Whenever I am writing stories or novel I have this playing in the background. It just fills me with a lot of imagination and hope for the world. You would have to be extremely bitter, cynical or have an extreme hate towards Disney in order for you to hate this song.
2. Part of your world
Sung by: Ariel
Disney film: The Little Mermaid
Why I like it: While I admit I confessed in another thread that the romantic context of the movie is that of a school girl crush its hard to deny that this song is beautiful and actually represents the ideals of the original Andersen story. I've always loved the reprise version of it, especially with the exhilarating ending. Perhaps the best "I want song" ever.
3. Once upon a dream
Sung by: Aurora and Prince Phillip
Disney film: Sleeping Beauty
Why I like it: When I was a kid, I always loved listening to this song. The lyrics are somewhat direct, but its the overall composition that always captivated me. Imagine my surprise when I saw an old Tom and Jerry cartoon that featured "Once upon a dream" as Jerry was skating around a frozen Tom! I then learned the film's score was taken from the old Sleeping Beauty ballet. It was then that I was able to see the beauty in the song. I mean, the lyrics fit the song so well!
4. Reflection
Sung by: Mulan
Disney film: Mulan
Why I like it: Like "Part of your world" before it, Reflection paints a wonderful picture of its heroine in a subtle yet emotionally grand manner. It isn't as memorable (in my opinion) as the other songs, but it still grabs my attention whenever I hear it.
5. Beauty and the Beast
Sung by: Mrs. Potts
Disney Film: Beauty and the Beast
Why I like it: The only song so far that isn't sung directly by the main characters, Beauty and the Beast doesn't stand out as a highly memorable song in my book. BUT it does engrave deep in your mind the image of Belle and the Beast dancing through a golden ballroom as the camera swoops around, capturing the love in their hearts. In short, good song, FANTASTIC scene.
6. Colors of the wind
Sung by: Pocahontas
Disney film: Pocahontas
Why I like it somewhat: Well, the song does present us with a powerful message about life and I know it has its share of fans. But to me at least it doesn't capture my imagination as well as the other songs did. But even then, its a very touching song and like I said, I'm sure many love it and with good reason.
7. So this is love
Sung by: Cinderella and Prince Charming
Disney film: Cinderella
Why I like it somewhat: This is a very simple song. Too simple if you ask me. It does feature some wonderful visuals, but the overall score and lyrics is somewhat forgettable. The interpretation, however, is very good. Very warm and romantic.
8. A dream is a wish your heart makes
Sung by: Cinderella
Disney film: Cinderella
Why I like it somewhat: I will probably get a lot of flames for this, so I better make this clear; I LOVE the message behind it. It musically portrays the ideals in which the whole Disney film industry was built upon. I simply didn't like how it was scored and arranged. Like "This is love" its a very simple song. I honestly like the reprise version better since it gives it the kick it needs.
9. Something there
Sung by: Belle
Disney film: Beauty and the Beast
Why I like it somewhat: The song is good. I just plain never liked it that much. I much prefer the theme song. It does do a good job of presenting us the growing love between Belle and the Beast, but whenever this scene came up I would fast forward it.
10. Someday my prince will come
Sung by: Snow White
Disney film: Snow White and the seven dwarfs
Why it isn't one of my favorites: OK, it is one of the first princess anthems. But I simply didn't enjoy it that much. Like "Something there" I would always skip this scene whenever it came on. Plus, I never liked Snow White's highly squeaky voice, especially when compared to the beautiful vocal ranges of Cinderella, Belle, Jasmine and Ariel. And like "A dream...", the ending reprise version is much better.
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