The Music Behind the Magic: The Musical Artistry of Alan Menken, Howard Ashman & Tim Rice is an album by Tim Rice, released in 1994. A vibrant tapestry of melodies and lyrics that capture the magic of beloved animated classics. This album is significant for revealing behind-the-scenes demos and final versions of songs that defined a generation of Disney films. Tracks like 'A Whole New World' and 'Beauty and the Beast' not only topped charts but also contributed to the resurgence of animated musicals in the early '90s, earning critical acclaim and Academy Awards. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What makes The Music Behind the Magic: The Musical Artistry of Alan Menken, Howard Ashman & Tim Rice by Tim Rice notable?
This album is significant for revealing behind-the-scenes demos and final versions of songs that defined a generation of Disney films. Tracks like 'A Whole New World' and 'Beauty and the Beast' not only topped charts but also contributed to the resurgence of animated musicals in the early '90s, earning critical acclaim and Academy Awards. Released in 1994, this album showcases Tim Rice's collaboration with composer Alan Menken and lyricist Howard Ashman. Following the massive success of Disney's 'The Little Mermaid' and 'Beauty and the Beast', Rice was well-established in musical theater and film, solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in Disney's renaissance period.
How many songs are on The Music Behind the Magic: The Musical Artistry of Alan Menken, Howard Ashman & Tim Rice?
The Music Behind the Magic: The Musical Artistry of Alan Menken, Howard Ashman & Tim Rice has 88 tracks, running approximately 219 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Fathoms Below, Main Titles (demo) 4:41
- 2 Fathoms Below (final) 1:41
- 3 Main Titles (final) 1:26
- 4 Fanfare (final) 0:29
- 5 Daughters of Triton (final) 0:39
- 6 Part of Your World (work tape) 0:45
- 7 Part of Your World (demo) 0:49
- 8 Part of Your World (final) Standout 3:15
- 9 Fireworks (final) 0:38
- 10 Jig (final) 1:34
- 11 Under the Sea (work tape) 1:20
- 12 Under the Sea (demo) 2:34
- 13 Under the Sea (final) Standout 3:14
- 14 Sebastian and Triton (final) 1:43
- 15 Part of Your World, Reprise (demo) 1:35
- 16 The Storm (final) 3:20
- 17 Part of Your World, Reprise (final) 2:18
- 18 Silence Is Golden (demo) 2:38
- 19 Poor Unfortunate Souls (demo) 5:08
- 20 Poor Unfortunate Souls (final) 4:51
- 21 Les Poissons (demo) 2:10
- 22 Les Poissons (final) 1:35
- 23 Tour of the Kingdom (final) 1:27
- 24 Kiss the Girl (demo) 1:05
- 25 Kiss the Girl (final) 1:37
- 26 Bedtime (final) 1:23
- 27 Wedding Announcement (final) 2:19
- 28 Eric to the Rescue (final) 3:43
- 29 Part of Your World / Happy Ending (work tape/final) 2:34
Disc 2
- 1 Belle (demo/final) 4:54
- 2 Prologue (final) 2:34
- 3 Belle (reprise) (demo) 1:01
- 4 Belle (reprise) (final) 1:06
- 5 Wolf Attack (unreleased master) 2:42
- 6 Gaston (demo) 3:40
- 7 Gaston (final) 3:40
- 8 Gaston, Reprise (demo) 2:31
- 9 Be Our Guest (demo) 3:29
- 10 Be Our Guest (final) 3:44
- 11 West Wing (final) 2:22
- 12 Human Again (demo) 9:13
- 13 Something There (final) 2:20
- 14 The Mob Song (final) 3:30
- 15 Beauty and the Beast (work tape) 1:43
- 16 Beauty and the Beast (demo) 2:15
- 17 Beauty and the Beast (final) Standout 2:46
- 18 The Beast Lets Belle Go (final) 2:21
- 19 Transformation #1 (final) 1:36
- 20 Transformation #2 (final) 5:48
- 21 Beauty and the Beast (single) 4:02
Disc 3
- 1 Arabian Nights (final) 1:47
- 2 Legend of the Lamp (final) 1:27
- 3 On a Dark Night (final) 2:57
- 4 One Jump Ahead (final) 2:25
- 5 Street Urchins (final) 1:59
- 6 One Jump Ahead (reprise) (final) 1:03
- 7 Count on Me (demo) 2:41
- 8 Call Me a Princess (demo) 2:43
- 9 Jasmine Runs Away (final) 0:47
- 10 Marketplace (final) 2:39
- 11 Why Me (unreleased master) 3:24
- 12 Friend Like Me (work tape) 1:10
- 13 Friend Like Me (final) 2:29
- 14 To Be Free (final) 1:40
- 15 The Cave of Wonders (final) 4:58
- 16 Prince Ali (demo) 4:15
- 17 Prince Ali (final) 2:54
- 18 A Whole New World (work tape) 0:50
- 19 A Whole New World (final) 2:41
- 20 The Kiss (final) 1:53
- 21 Aladdin's Word (final) 1:53
- 22 Humiliate the Boy (demo) 3:44
- 23 Jafar's Hour (final) 2:38
- 24 Prince Ali (reprise) (final) 1:11
- 25 The Ends of the Earth (final) 1:37
- 26 The Battle (final) 3:39
- 27 Happy End in Agrabah (final) 4:16
- 28 Arabian Nights (reprise) (unreleased master) 0:46
- 29 A Whole New World (Aladdin's Theme) (single) 4:05
Disc 4
- 1 Arabian Nights, Reprise #1 (demo) 0:34
- 2 Babkak, Omar, Alladin, Kassim (demo) 2:48
- 3 Arabian Nights, Reprise #2 (demo) 0:34
- 4 Friend Like Me (demo) 2:37
- 5 Proud of Your Boy (demo) 2:29
- 6 How Quick They Forget (demo) 4:00
- 7 Arabian Nights, Reprise #3 (demo) 0:37
- 8 High Adventure (demo) 4:21
- 9 Arabian Nights, Reprise #4 (demo) 0:43
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