Pocahontas [Import]

1. Pocahontas

2. Medley: Kuckuck, Ruft's Aus Dem Wald

3. Medley: Einmal Hin, Einmal Her

4. Medley: Alle Meine Entchen

Pocahontas,Various Artists,Disky,World Music

Average customer rating: One If Not The Best Disney Film Score Ever Written the beauty of nature in song Best Disney Score along with The Lion King, One of the Best Soundtracks Ever If I Never Knew this soundtrack.... Best of the modern Disney Flicks

Pocahontas: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack Alan Menken Manufacturer: Disney ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Contemporary | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Disney Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Disney's Hercules: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack The Lion King: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack The Hunchback Of Notre Dame: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack Mulan: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack Aladdin: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack [Blisterpack] ASIN: B000001M2I Release Date: 2001-03-27

Tracks:

1. The Virginia Company - Chorus
2. Ship At Sea (Instrumental)
3. The Virginia Company (Reprise) - Mel Gibson & Chorus
4. Steady As The Beating Drum (Main Title) - Chorus
5. Steady As The Beating Drum (Reprise) - Jim Cummings
6. Just Around The Riverbend - Judy Kuhn
7. Grandmother Willow (Instrumental)
8. Listen With Your Heart I - Linda Hunt/ Bobbi Page
9. Mine, Mine, Mine - David Ogden Steirs/ Mel Gibson
10. Listen With Your Heart II - Linda Hunt/ Bobbi Page
11. Colors Of The Wind - Judy Kuhn
12. Savages (Part 1) - David Ogden Steirs/ Jim Cummings
13. Savages (Part 2) - Judy Kuhn,David Ogden Steirs,...
14. I'll Never See Him Again (Instrumental)
15. Pocahontas (Instrumental)
16. Council Meeting (Instrumental)
17. Percy's Bath (Instrumental)
18. River's Edge (Instrumental)
19. Skirmish (Instrumental)
20. Getting Acquainted (Instrumental)
21. Ratcliffe's Plan (Instrumental)
22. Picking Corn (Instrumental)
23. The Warriors Arrive (Instrumental)
24. John Smith Sneaks Out (Instrumental)
25. Execution (Instrumental)
26. Farewell (Instrumental)
27. Colors Of The Wind (End Title) - Vanessa Williams
28. If I Never Knew You (End Title) - Jon Secada & Shanice

Customer Reviews:

One If Not The Best Disney Film Score Ever Written.......2007-06-06

From beginning to end Menken and Schwartz had lightening in a bottle with this score and never topped it. The Native American motifs don't go overboard and become (pardon the expression) "cartoonish" and the arias (yes I said ARIAS, because when you get to the nitty gritty, POCAHONTAS is a very operatic score if not a musical comedy on the verge of opera) are superb. "Colors of The Wind" ranks amoung the greatest Disney songs and "If I Never Knew You" may be the best duet ever written for a Disney film.

If Disney made one glaring mistake with this movie and soundtrack CD, it was the deletion of "If I Never Knew You". The pop version is OK, but this really needs the Judy Kuhn/Mel Gibson version to round it out. And maybe some bonus tracks like the deleted "The Middle of The River" demo, the early "Colors of The Wind" demo and the alternate version of "Dancing To The Wedding Drum" that was replaced by "Steady As The Beating Drum".

Hopefully a remastered reissue will include this additional stuff. But for now, you still can't go wrong with this.

the beauty of nature in song.......2007-05-08

1996 was a potentially shakey year for the disney musical. it was the first time that alan menken ventured out without howard ashman as his lyricist to some capacity. steven schwartz stepped in and the result was something amazing. pocahontas presents a musical experience that is truly splendid; it is a rarity with a fresh orignal score paired with fresh original songs.

this was the first time since beauty and the beast that alan menken truly deserved the oscar for best musical score. this score is obveously powerful and moving, but the most endearing feature is the use of native american rhythm, and sounds. this naturally gives a unity to the piece along with the film, but it provides a natural beauty that transfers into music. the score allows a listener to feel the rain fall and see the wide forests and vast plains. this is one of menken's greatest scores second only to beauty and the beast.

SCORE 5 out of 5

the songs are all powerfully moving. this is a rare musical album in which all of the songs belong and fit brilliantly together. the only complaint is that some are too short and could have been extended, but they are still beautifully moving and emotional; more so than most disney films.

THE VIRGINIA COMPANY - this is the opener and is definately NOT the strongest in disney history, but it is still a solid song that encompases the optimism of the explorers of the time. the english influences here counter the native american ones that come later as well.
5 out of 5

THE VIRGINA COMPANY (REPRISE) - this is a nice little reprise but is too short to truly accomplish anything.
4 out of 5

STEADY AS THE BEATING DRUM - this is a beautifully melodeous piece that establishes the native american sounds for the first time. the chorus sounds beautiful and this piece contrasts the virginia company's well.
5 out of 5

STEADY AS THE BEATING DRUM - jim cummmings' voice is brilliantly cool and calm here and that makes this song a lovely one. if it was longer, it definately would have proven stronger though.
5 out of 5

JUST AROUND THE RIVERBEND - judy kuhn's vocals help this song to truly soar and make it a vocal beauty. its hard not to get cought up in the beauty here. the lyrics are both inspirational and moving as well.
5 out of 5

LISTEN WITH YOUR HEART I AND II - both pieces sound nearly identical and provide a serene and beautiful picture of native american music. the soft flowing vocals also help this to truly rise above the status of just another small little song

MINE, MINE, MINE - this is a song that sounds fun and catchy but give the lyrics a second listen and its a darkly comical piece that exposes the greed of ratcliffe and the "heroism" of john smith. wihtout seeing ratcliffe's greed here, the folowing song never would have been as effective ...
5 out of 5

COLORS OF THE WIND - this was the oscar winner for best song and it deserved it to say the least. some call this song preachy, but it is harrowing and brilliant with a message that holds true today. one must look past the superficial "white man evil" them and see the universality of the piece that applies today. the rhythms provided by menken only aid in the beauty along with kuhn's gorgeous vocals again.
5 out of 5

SAVAGES PART(S) 1 AND 2 - these both display the horrors of racism and the damage that it can cause. these both hold true today and come close to being too intense for a disney flick, but remain poignient and brilliantly relevent.
5 out of 5

SONGS OVERALL 5 out of 5

the greatest part about this entire piece is the relevance that it holds today, that is a bit of a rarity for any piece, especially an animated feature. menken and schwartz proved to be an impressive team hereand made a great soundtrack that holds up with some of the greatest musicals ever. the power here is more understated then say the hunchback of notre dame, but is arguably more poignient.

btw i just wish the song if i never knew you as performed by mel gibson and judy kuhn was on here as well. their version as seen in the 2005 rerelease is beautiful as well its another 5 out of 5'er

Best Disney Score along with The Lion King, One of the Best Soundtracks Ever.......2006-10-05

I can tell this album is truly beloved by many just by looking at the quality of the reviews. Most of the reviewers here really took the time to explain why they love the Pocahontas soundtrack, and they couldn't have said it better: I agree with everything they've said. The songs are so mature and moving, and I love the Native American feel of them, especially with the flutes. Judy Kuhn is amazing as the singing voice of Pocahontas; in her voice there's a genuineness and sincerity that's impossible to deny. But like almost all Disney animated features, the real gems are the instrumental tracks, and the Pocahontas background music is simply gorgeous. Strings sweep you along in "Farewell," the brass and drums get you eagerly anticipating the climaxes in "Skirmish" and "Execution," and the flutes and gentle melodies of "Pocahontas," "Listen With Your Heart" and others lead you to a state of nostalgia and peace.

This is one of my favorite soundtracks, and I believe it's one of the best soundtracks ever composed - my opinion based on my history of soundtrack listening of course, but it's a pretty long one.

If I Never Knew this soundtrack...........2006-04-16

This is another underrated Disney movie. Mainly because of the inconsitancies to the story of Pocahontas. If you want truth, go see "The New World" (which features the talking voice of Pocahountas! as her mother...). But once again, the music is very truthful to the story.

We are working with the first collaboration of Stephen Schwartz and Alan Menken. I find it sad that after Pocahontas & Hunchback, they never worked together again. A shame. I find Pocahontas and Hunchback the start of lyrics and stories appealing for kids and adults.

The Virgina Company--Every man's dream, during that time, they traveled for 3-4 weeks (depending on the weather) to a land they never seen before, not knowing what to expect, to make their dreams come true. Bringing back some gold.

The Virgina Company (Reprise)--Showing a bit more darker of a side for the setlers. All in all, a nice theme of mystery and fun.

Steady As the Beating Drum--This is a good song, not one of my favorites, but good beacuse they are actually doing something never really done. It was brought up in a sense in Beauty and the Beast (which took place in France), they are using language used by the people. Schwartz loves to do background work on what he is working with and he does it with style. He is using Native American dialogue for the chorus to sing. I think that is amazing.

Steady as the Beating Drum--It's like a Chinese Proverb. Though, Native American like, you know? I think it's beautiful. And once again Jim Cummings shows his amazing vocal talent to take on any role the studio(s) give him.

Just Around the Riverbend--The first of Pocahontas' songs. This one shows exactly "who she is". She is wild, spirited, and unsure of her future. Just like the river, she travels the path knowing not where it will lead her, but for the adventure.

Listen With Your Heart (pt 1)--Not one of my favorites, but I liked it as a kid. It works good as a foreshadowing scene on screen.

Mine, Mine, Mine--This song is amazing. It really shows Radcliffe's greed and that everything will not be going to the setlers but to him. After all, it's saying it's "his, his, his". And then the most shocking scene--Mel Gibson can sing. Give him the proper stuff and yeah, he can really belt it. I love his John Smith, talking and singing, it rules. It's such a great song, just listen to it and it'll be stuck in your head.

Listen to Your Heart (pt. 2)--Good, just not one of my favorites.

Colors of the Wind--I have two different feelings for this song. The first feeling I have is that it's such a powerful driven song (take it known that Judy Khun just got off from playing Cosette in the Broadway Les Mis?rables) it's beautiful to listen to. And the second feeling I have is that it sounds like something you'd hear Smokey the Bear say, "Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires". I don't know, that usually pops in my head while I listen to it. Otherwise, this song is brilliant.

--Here, in the special edition of the film, was the song "If I Never Knew You". I love the song, and when finally seeing it as how it should be I was stunned on why it should have not been included in the movie. Mel Gibson can sing, even after being away from the role for so long... and Judy Khun, still sounds amazing, too! But I think it's such a treat seeing it added in. I would have not been so amazed now than if it was. I am surprised that they did not release a special edition of this CD for the release of the movie. Otherwise, you'd get "If I Never Knew You (Reprise)", which is not much, but good to hear.--

Savages (pt 1 & 2)--Emotional, amazing, it's like the finale of all Disney songs. Seeing it onscreen is also amazing, watching Pocahontas run to save the life of the man that she loves. I seem to feel as if Schwartz was giving a homage to West Side Story's "Tonight". Honestly, it sounds like it!

Then Menken gives a lovely, earthy, composed score. Personally, I love the "At The River's Edge" and "Farewell", it shows of everything that can be in a soundtrack--humour, romance, tragedy... it's all there. It's different, it's still amazing.

Colors of the Wind--I like Vanessa Willaims. She is an amazing singer and I think she sounds amazing singing this song. I remember watching her perform this on the "Today" show, and was just stunned on how she just resembled Pocahontas (understand I was 6 or 7). She does justice to the song.

If I Never Knew You (John Secada & Shanice)--I loved this when I was a kid. It was one of my favorite songs. I found it odd that they wrote a song that was not in the movie, yet it was played during the credits. I think I wore out my soundtrack because of this song. But if you do ever see the SE release of the film, the song is there, seemlessly placed back in.

In the end, you should get this soundtrack. Schwartz is amazing, Menken is amazing, the overall project is amazing. I still think Hunchback tops this by a mile, but for an underrated Disney movie, it was one of the better ones. :) Get it to complete your collection.

Best of the modern Disney Flicks.......2006-03-23

I liked every track on this CD which is very unusual for me. It is much better than Aladdin, better than Mermaid and on a par with Beauty and the Beast. Very well done, great singing, memorable themes and excellent instrumental tracks. Alan Menken at his finest. I unequivocally recommend it.

Average customer rating: Kunzel does it yet again! Movie Music More than Beautiful!! This is the one you should own You'll never get tired of this!

Beautiful Hollywood Erich Kunzel , and Cincinnati Pops Orchestra Manufacturer: Telarc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classical | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Soundtracks | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Hollywood's Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 The Very Best of Erich Kunzel: Top 20 The Big Picture Hollywood's Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 Mega Movies ASIN: B000003D24 Release Date: 1997-09-23

Tracks:

1. Feather Theme From Forest Gump
2. Main Theme From A River Runs Through It
3. Robert and Mary From Rob Roy
4. 'We Meet Again' From Jerry McGuire
5. The Ludlows From Legends Of The Fall - Paul Patterson
6. 'You Must Love Me' From Evita
7. Love Theme, 'Doe Eyes' From The Bridges Of Madison Couny
8. Colors Of The Wind From Pocahontas
9. 'On Earth As It Is In Heaven' From The Mission
10. Suite: I. 'Whale Play'/II. 'Farewell And Freedom' From Free Willy
11. Love Theme From Forever Young
12. Love Theme From Cinema Paradiso
13. Main Theme From Rudy
14. Main Theme From Chaplin
15. End Credits From Grumpier Old Men
16. 'Act Of Faith' From Bugsy
17. Main Theme From Schindler's List - Alexander Kerr
18. Reunion And Finale From Gettysburg

Customer Reviews:

Kunzel does it yet again!.......2004-11-23

Kunzel & The Cincinnati Pops do a great job everytime, and this is no exception. I'm telling you, if you ever thought that purely intrumental/orchestral was unattractive, this will change your mind. Never a disappointment!

Movie Music.......2002-12-12

If you love that music from all those movies you've seen, then this is the CD you want! It is fantastic!! I want more!! I hope Erich Kunzel will come out with some music from older movies and maybe some TV programs. Listening to his music is better than watching the movie.

More than Beautiful!!.......2002-12-11

This is the absolute best CD they ever put together! And that is saying a lot as we are very picky about what music we like. This is the kind of music that makes you 'feel' deeply. It encourages you to dream big and love living! Forget the grooves, drums and bangs and listen to something incredibly beatiful! You won't be sorry for the money invested in this one bit of sanity in such a hectic world.

This is the one you should own.......2002-10-27

If you are looking for just one solid collection of memorable movie themes, this is it. Other CDs mix marches and fanfares with quieter tracks, which makes for a jarring listening experience at times. This CD, however, has a consistent feel all the way through. Melodic, calming, and, best of all, interesting. These movie tracks weren't selected simply for their sound, but also because they are GOOD. You get the best of the best: James Horner, Alan Silvestri, Jerry Goldsmith, John Williams, Ennio Morricone, and Randy Edelman.

You'll never get tired of this!.......2001-05-30

This CD is absolutely one of the best of Eric Kunzel! I have a passion for movie scores/soundtracks and i must say he did a really good job on this. Listen to this and close your eyes and you'll find yourself immersed in the movies from which the music was taken from. I had my friends listen to this and they all got copy or will get a copy. If you're into this kind of music, believe me you'll keep on playing it, again and again.

Average customer rating: Just amazing A Disney Classic!

Heigh-Ho! Mozart: Favorite Disney Tunes In The Style Of Great Classical Composers Eugenia Zukerman , Shanghai Quartet , Los Angeles Guitar Quartet , Anthony Newman , Paul Barritt , and Voices Of Ascension Manufacturer: Delos Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Bibbidi Bobbidi Bach: More Favorite Disney Tunes Ragtime at the Magical Kingdoms Symphonic Suites of the Animated Classics Beauty and the Beat: Favorite Disney Tunes in Steelband Style Disney Spectacular ASIN: B0000006UX Release Date: 1995-06-16

Tracks:

1. Colors Of The Wind, from Pocahontas, in the style of Anton Dvorak
2. Heigh-Ho! from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, in the style of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
3. Beauty and the Beast, in the style of Sergei Rachmaninoff
4. The Second Star from the Right, from Peter Pan, in the style of Thomas Tallis
5. Under the Sea, from The Little Mermaid, in the style of Scott Joplin
6. I Wanna Be Like You, from Jungle Book, in the style of Heitor Villa-Lobos
7. Can You Feel The Love Tonight, from The Lion King, in the style of Piotr Ilyitch Tchaikowsky
8. With a Smile and a Song, from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, in the style of Frederic Chopin
9. Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf, from The Three Little Pigs, in the style of Johann Strauss
10. A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes, from Cinderella, in the style of Edvard Greig
11. Main Street Electrical Parade, in the style of Antonio Vivaldi
12. Feed the Birds (Tuppence a Bag), from Mary Poppins, in the style of Johannes Brahms
13. Little April Shower, from Bambi, in the style of George Frederick Handel
14. Winnie The Pooh, in the style of Sergei Prokofiev
15. Prince Ali, from Aladdin, in the style of Bela Bartok
16. When You Wish Upon a Star, from Pinocchio, in the style of Richard Strauss

Customer Reviews:

Just amazing.......2001-08-08

This album I got at Disneyland Paris. I saw it and just knew that I had to have it. It's classic disney tunes in the style of the great composers. And it really do remind of them. As a lover of classic music and disney music, this couldn't be a better album.

A Disney Classic!.......2000-03-09

This cd is a great introduction for little ones into the world of classical music. My children ages 6 and 4 have "worn out" their first copy of this lively cd. If you enjoy disney music, this is a must for your children's music library.

Average customer rating: Delightful Disney Music Uncle Walt would be quite honored! Fabulous CD sleeping to Disney this is a treasure

Heigh-Ho! Mozart Manufacturer: Delos Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Wedding Music | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Bibbidi Bobbidi Bach: More Favorite Disney Tunes Beauty and the Beat: Favorite Disney Tunes in Steelband Style Ragtime at the Magical Kingdoms O Mickey, Where Art Thou? Heigh Ho Banjo Bluegrass Salutes Favorite Disney Songs ASIN: B000000709 Release Date: 1995-06-16

Tracks:

1. Colors of the Wind in the Style Of - English Chamber Orchestra
2. Heigh-Ho! In the Style Of - Shanghai Quartet
3. Beauty and the Beast in the Style Of - English Chamber Orchestra
4. Second Star to the Right in the Style Of - Voices of Ascension
5. Under the Sea in the Style Of - Millar Brass Ensemble
6. I Wanna Be Like You in the Style Of - Los Angeles Guitar Quartet
7. Can You Feel the Love Tonight? - English Chamber Orchestra
8. With a Smile and a Song in the Style Of - Carol Rosenberger
9. Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? [In the Style Of] [In the Style Of... - English Chamber Orchestra
10. Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes in the Style Of - English Chamber Orchestra
11. Main Street Electrical Parade [in the Style Of Mozart] [In the Style of - Los Angeles Guitar Quartet
12. Feed the Birds [In the Style Of...] - Shanghai Quartet
13. Little April Shower in the Style Of - Anthony Newman
14. Winnie the Pooh in the Style Of - Shanghai Quartet
15. Prince Ali in the Style Of - Millar Brass Ensemble
16. When You Wish upon a Star in the Style Of - English Chamber Orchestra

Customer Reviews:

Delightful Disney Music.......2007-03-28

These Disney tunes done in the style of classic composers are so much fun. Children and adults alike will enjoy these songs over and over.

Uncle Walt would be quite honored!.......2006-12-20

For many a baby boomer, Walt Disney meant animation. But, besides that, music played an important part in the telling of the story. So interested in music was the animator that he fashioned one of his greatest triumphs ("Fantasia") on the works of the great masters.

Well, Donald Frasier and a bevy of musicians have compiled a wonderful collection of interpretations of familiar Disney tunes, many from Walt's time, along with a few latter day compositions.

Every selection is a winner, destined to make the listener reflect and recall the films from which they came. And if one is familiar with composer whose musical style is "copied" here, the album is a treasure.

Fabulous CD.......2006-10-04

Being a classical music connoisseur, I often listen to my local public classical radio station to hear the works of the great composers of old and of today. One day the station played "Colors of the Wind" and announced it was from this CD. I fell in love with it. I am a huge Disney fan who has over 350 Disney songs on my iPod. Pretty much the only music I listen to is either classical or Disney. And having them combined makes this CD euphoria for the ears.

Each song is in the style of a different classical composer, and usually in the style of one of their more specific songs. One with a trained ear will hear chords and melodies in almost perfect similitude of the original.

I can listen to this CD over and over and never get bored. How could you be bored when you're hearing all of your favorite old Disney songs in a new exciting way?

sleeping to Disney.......2006-07-30

I am really pleased that there is a classical music cd that has only Disney classics so that I can play them for my infant daughter while she sleeps. We are big Disney fans and it's fun to play these instead of the regular classical music. They sound just like the original songs. I would have given 5 stars but I wish they would have had all instrumental music, one of the songs has a choir singing, but it still sound good.

this is a treasure.......2003-05-11

Disney music is always uplifting. Classical music is beautiful. Combine the two - and you get THIS! "Colors of the Wind" is glorious, followed by the enchanting title track. "Beauty and the Beast" is true to the romance of the original. "The Second Star to the Right" is magical. Everything is awesome - and flawless. I initially bought this because I love The Main Street Electrical Parade music, and that is definiely a highlight here - but so are ALL the other songs! This is GOOD STUFF! It is so excellent that it can be a very beneficial introduction to classical music - for kids AND adults.

Average customer rating: Awesome Disney Always Rocks Awesome collection! For adult listeners, the Disney songs sung by "real" singers Good CD

Disney's Superstar Hits Disney Manufacturer: Disney ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Styles | Music Disney | Children's Music | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Disney Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Disney's Greatest, Vol. 1 Bette Midler - Greatest Hits-Experience the Divine Eragon (Two-Disc Special Edition) ASIN: B000060P4B Release Date: 2002-03-05

Tracks:

1. Beauty And The Beast - Celine Dion And Peabo Bryson
2. You'll Be In My Hear - Phil Collins
3. Circle Of Life - Elton John
4. Reflection - Christina Aguilera
5. My Funny Friend & Me - Sting
6. Colors Of The Wind - Vanessa Williams
7. True To Your Heart - 98 Degrees And Stevie Wonder
8. Strangers Like Me - Phil Collins
9. He Lives In You - Tina Turner
10. When She Loved Me - Sarah McLachlan
11. You've Got A Friend In Me - Randy Newman & Lyle Lovett
12. Once Upon A Time In New York City - Huey Lewis
13. A Whole New World - Peabo Bryson And Regina Belle
14. I'm Gonna Love You [Madellaine's Love Song] - Jennifer Love Hewitt
15. Put It Together[Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo] - Brooke Allison
16. Hakuna Metata - Jimmy Cliff And Lebo M

Customer Reviews:

Awesome.......2006-04-04

I loved the music on this cd. Thank you so much. My brother and I listen to it all the time.

Disney Always Rocks.......2005-09-29

Yeah looks like it's a great get, if you haven't already got every CD by disney. Didn't know the song You'll be In my Hear was a Tarzan track. Must be a spin off to You'll be in My Heart. Its all good.

Awesome collection!.......2003-10-19

I have to say, that with a 5 year old who is obsessed with the movies that these songs go with, it has made the perfect gift! She spends hours listening to this CD while doing more productive activities than sitting in front of a TV watching the movie. The songs are special to her because of the movies, and she actually does her schoolwork well with these fun songs playing. As a music lover and a Disney lover, we both agree at 5 and 30 that this is a hit.

For adult listeners, the Disney songs sung by "real" singers.......2003-07-22

Trivia Challenge: Included in the 16 tracks on "Disney's Superstar Hits" is the only song from a Disney film to hit #1 on the Billboard Pop Charts. See if you can remember which one it is before I give the answer away at the end. No peaking ahead.

The songs collected on "Disney's Superstar Hits" are mostly from the 1990s; there is "Once Upon a Time in New York City" from way back in 1988 from "Oliver and Company" and a few songs from the 21st century. But the only golden oldie is "Put It Together (Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo)," which comes from "Cinderella II" and not the original. The obvious frame of reference would be to see this collection as representing the Disney Renaissance ushered in by the Alan Menken/Howrad Ashman era, which makes it strange that nothing from "Little Mermaid" is included. But the common denominator to this collection is that the songs are not sung by the characters from these films, or, more properly, the people who did the voices for the characters. So instead of Angela Landsbury doing "Beauty and the Beast" it is Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson.

There are several songs from the less than stellar direct to video Disney sequels, such as "The Hunchback of Notre Dame II," "The Lion King II: Return to Pride Rock," "and "Cinderella II," which would be a minor complaint. But Tina Turner sings one of the songs, so it is hard to complain. In fact, the strength of this collection is indeed the superstar singers. Most of them are blasts from the past such as Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Phil Collins, Sting, Huey Lewis, and Randy Newsman, but there is also new blood such as Christina Aguilera, Sarah McLachlan, Vanessa Williams, and even Jennifer Love Hewitt. Peabo Bryson comes out ahead, with the aforementioned "Beauty and the Beast" and another duet, "A Whole New World" with Regina Belle.

This disc is perfect for grown ups, who like the "real" singers singing the best songs from the Disney movies their kids have been dragging them to for the past decade. Vanessa William's "Colors of the Wind" is my personal favorite, although it is hard not to recall the fantastic opening of "The Lion King" when you hear Elton John do "Circle of Life." On the fun side of the ledger I like Randy Newman and Lyle Lovett working their collective ways through "You've Got a Friend in Me" a bit more than Jimmy Cliff and Lebo M's "Hakuna Matata."

Trivia Answer: "A Whole New World" was #1 on the Billboard Pop Chart for one week starting on March 6, 1993. It is the song that replaced Whitney Houston's cover of Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You" after 14 weeks on top.

Good CD.......2002-12-29

This is a great CD, but I was kind of disappointed that there weren't more tracks on it. Other than that, you and your kids will be singing along in the car for sure.

Average customer rating: Not impressed Inexorable wonder!

Magical Musicals / Kunzel, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra Manufacturer: Telarc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Elfman, Danny | ( E ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Cincinnati Pops | ( C ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Similar Items: Ragtime at the Magical Kingdoms The Magical Music of Disney ASIN: B00001QGKF Release Date: 1999-09-28

Tracks:

1. Hercules: Introduction
2. Hercules: The Gospel Truth
3. Hercules: One Last Hope
4. Hercules: I Won't Say
5. Hercules: Zero To Hero
6. Hercules: A Star Is Born
7. Hercules: Go The Distance
8. Aladdin And the King Of Thieves: Party In Agrabah
9. Pocahontas: Just Around The River Bend
10. The Return Of Jafar: You're Only Second Rate
11. The Return Of Jafar: Forget About Love
12. The Return Of Jafar: I'm Looking Out For Me
13. The Return Of Jafar: Nothing In The World
14. Toy Story: You've Got A Friend In Me
15. 101 Dalmations: Cruella De Vil
16. Pocahontas: Colors Of The Wind
17. Oliver And Company: Once Upon A Time In New York City
18. Oliver And Company: Why Should I Worry?
19. The Nightmare Before Christmas: What's This?
20. James And The Giant Peach: Good News
21. Mulan: Orchestral Suite
22. The Hunchback Of Notre Dame: The Bells Of Notre Dame
23. The Hunchback Of Notre Dame: Someday
24. The Hunchback Of Notre Dame: God Help The Outcasts
25. The Hunchback Of Notre Dame: Topsy Turvy
26. The Hunchback Of Notre Dame: Court Of Miracles
27. The Hunchback Of Notre Dame: A Guy Like You
28. The Hunchback Of Notre Dame: Heaven's Light

Customer Reviews:

Not impressed.......2003-11-25

I was not terribly impressed with this CD. Fortunately, I decided to get it from the library to see if it was good before deciding whether or not to buy it.

Although the orchestration of the songs is well done, most of them simply were not meant to be performed by a chorus; and they sound terrible in that form. If you want some of the songs on this CD, I suggest you look at one of Disney's compilation CDs in the Classic Disney Vol. 1-5 series or the actual soundtracks of the movies.

Inexorable wonder!.......2001-06-23

Where to start?! Erich Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra have had a track record for recording some of the most stupendous movie music ever. Magical Musicals is just another example of how audaciously bold, yet beautiful Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops have taken the original scores, molded them into the same pieces, yet at the same time, creating life of their own in each and every note. If you are looking for ANY soundtrack containing Disney music, this should be the first CD you listen to. There are others out there, and yes, they may sound beautiful and enchanting, but you won't find such a unique and compelling score anywhere else other than this CD. Check it out!!

Average customer rating:

Pocahontas Original Soundtrack Manufacturer: Disney ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Disney | Children's Music | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Disney Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Soundtracks | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Aladdin: Special Edition Soundtrack Beauty And The Beast: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Disney's Hercules: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack Little Mermaid Mulan: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack ASIN: B000E0VKZ0 Release Date: 1995-05-30

Tracks:

1. The Virginia Company
2. Ship At Sea (Instrumental)
3. The Virginia Company (Reprise)
4. Steady As The Beating Drum (Main Title)
5. Steady As The Beating Drum (Reprise)
6. Just Around The Riverbend
7. Grandmother Willow (Instrumental)
8. Listen With Your Heart I
9. Mine, Mine, Mine
10. Listen With Your Heart II
11. Colors Of The Wind
12. Savages (Part 1)
13. Savages (Part 2)
14. I'll Never See Him Again (Instrumental)
15. Pocahontas (Instrumental)
16. Council's Meeting (Instrumental)
17. Percy's Bath (Instrumental)
18. River's Edge (Instrumental)
19. Skirmish (Instrumental)
20. Getting Acquainted (Instrumental)
21. Ratcliffe's Plan (Instrumental)
22. Picking Corn (Instrumental)
23. The Warriors Arrive (Instrumental)
24. John Smith Sneaks Out (Instrumental)
25. Execution (Instrumental)
26. Farewell (Instrumental)
27. Colors Of The Wind (End Title)
28. If I Never Knew You

Average customer rating:

Animated Classics 101 Strings Orch Manufacturer: Madacy Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Symphonic Suites of the Animated Classics ASIN: B0000663YY Release Date: 2002-04-30

Tracks:

1. The Circle Of Life
2. Colors Of The Wind
3. Go The Distance
4. A Whole New World
5. Chim-Chim-Cheree
6. When You Wish Upon A Star
7. You've Got A Friend In Me
8. Beauty And The Beast
9. Someday My Prince Will Come
10. Under The Sea
11. Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah

Average customer rating: A little something different

Symphonic Magic, Vols. 1-4 Manufacturer: Michelle Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Berlioz | Berlioz, Hector | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Borodin | Borodin, Alexander | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Grieg, Edvard | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mendelssohn | Mendelssohn, Felix | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Saint-Saëns, Camille | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Schubert | Schubert, Franz | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Sibelius | Sibelius, Jean | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Johann Strauss Sr. | Strauss Sr., Johann | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Tchaikovsky | Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Prokofiev | Prokofiev, Sergei | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Divertimentos | Serenades & Divertimentos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Romantic | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Marches | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Overtures | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Tone Poems | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Ballets & Dances | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music | Cantatas | Romances Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Easy Listening | Compilations | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Classical | Indie Music | Stores | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Bargain Box Sets | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Bargain Box Sets | Opera & Vocal General | Opera & Vocal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Opera & Vocal General | Opera & Vocal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Bargain Box Sets | Pop General | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Pop General | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Bargain Box Sets | Easy Listening | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Easy Listening | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: Symphonic Suites of the Animated Classics Heigh-Ho! Mozart ASIN: B0000011KK Release Date: 1997-06-24

Tracks:

1. The Circle of Life - Kingston SO/Glen Fast
2. I Just Can't Wait To Be King - Kingston SO/Glen Fast
3. Can You Feel the Love Tonight - Kingston SO/Glen Fast
4. The Lion Sleeps Tonight - City of Prague Phil/Colin Frechter
5. Hakuna Matata - Kingston SO/Glen Fast
6. Carnival of the Animals: Introduction-Royal March of the Lion - American PO/Barry Faldner
7. Carnival of the Animals: Wild Asses - American PO/Barry Faldner
8. Carnival of the Animals: The Aquarium - American PO/Barry Faldner
9. Carnival of the Animals: Aviary - American PO/Barry Faldner
10. Carnival of the Animals: The Swan - American PO/Barry Faldner
11. Carnival of the Animals: Finale - American PO/Barry Faldner
12. William Tell Overture - Ljublijana SO/Anton Nanut
13. Radetsky March - Sofia SO/Barry Faldner
14. Give a Little Whistle - Kingston SO/Glen Fast
15. When You Wish Upon A Star - Kingston SO/Glen Fast
16. I've Got No Strings - Kingston SO/Glen Fast
17. Turn Of The Old Music Box - Kingston SO/Glen Fast
18. Hi Diddle-dee-dee (an Actor's Life for Me) - Kingston SO/Glen Fast
19. When You Wish Upon A Star (reprise) - Kingston SO/Glen Fast
20. Symphonie Fantastique: March of the Scaffold - Ljublijana SO/Anton Nanut
21. Hebrides Ov Op.26: Fingal's Cave - Ljublijana SO/Marko Munih
22. The Magic Flute Ov, K.620 - Ljublijana SO/Marko Munih

Tracks:

1. (Just) Whistle While You Work - Kingston SO/Glen Fast
2. I'm Wishing - Kingston SO/Glen Fast
3. With A Smile And A Song - Kingston SO/Glen Fast
4. Some Day My Prince Will Come - Kingston SO/Glen Fast
5. One Song - Kingston SO/Glen Fast
6. Heigh-Ho - Kingston SO/Glen Fast
7. The Nutcracker Ste, Op.71a: Miniature Ov - Ljublijana SO/Marko Munih
8. The Nutcracker Ste, Op.71a: March - Ljublijana SO/Marko Munih
9. The Nutcracker Ste, Op.71a: Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy - Ljublijana SO/Marko Munih
10. The Nutcracker Ste, Op.71a: Russian Dance - Ljublijana SO/Marko Munih
11. The Nutcracker Ste, Op.71a: Arabian Dance - Ljublijana SO/Marko Munih
12. The Nutcracker Ste, Op.71a: Chinese Dance - Ljublijana SO/Marko Munih
13. The Nutcracker Ste, Op.71a: Dance of the Pipe Flutes - Ljublijana SO/Marko Munih
14. The Nutcracker Ste, Op.71a: Waltz of the Flowers - Ljublijana SO/Marko Munih
15. Colonel Hathi's March - City of Prague PO/Colin Frechter
16. The Bare Necessities - City of Prague PO/Colin Frechter
17. I Wanna Be Just Like You - City of Prague PO/Colin Frechter
18. Poet and Peasant Ov - Ljublijana SO/Anton Nanut
19. 'L'Arlesienne' Ste No.2: Farandole - Ljublijana SO/Marko Munih
20. The Love of Three Oranges March - American PO/Barry Faldner
21. Finlandia - Ljublijana SO/Marko Munih
22. 'Eine Kleine Nachtmusik' (A Little Night Music) (Ser in G, K.525 Allegro) - Ljublijana SO/Alexander Von Pitamic

Tracks:

1. Belle - Kingston SO/Glen Fast
2. Beauty and the Beast - Kingston SO/Glen Fast
3. Be Our Guest - City of Prague PO/Colin Frechter
4. The Sleeping Beauty Ballet Ste, Op.66: Introduction, The Tree Fairy - Volgograd SO/Edward Serov
5. The Sleeping Beauty Ballet Ste, Op.66: Adagio, Pas d'action - Volgograd SO/Edward Serov
6. The Sleeping Beauty Ballet Ste, Op.66: Pas de caricature - Volgograd SO/Edward Serov
7. The Sleeping Beauty Ballet Ste, Op.66: Panorama - Volgograd SO/Edward Serov
8. The Sleeping Beauty Ballet Ste, Op.66: Waltz - Volgograd SO/Edward Serov
9. Arabian Nights - Kingston SO/Glen Fast
10. Prince Ali - Kingston SO/Glen Fast
11. A Whole New World - Kingston SO/Glen Fast
12. One Jump Ahead - Kingston SO/Glen Fast
13. Scheherazade, Op.35: The Sea and Sinbad's Ship - Ljublijana SO/Anton Nanut
14. Dumbo Overture - City of Prague PO/Colin Frechter
15. March Militaire - Sofia SO/Barry Faldner
16. 'Peer Gynt' Ste No.1, Op.46: In The Hall of the Mountain King - Ljublijana SO/Andrew Schenck
17. Light Cavalry Ov - Ljublijana SO/Marko Munih

Tracks:

1. If I Knew You - City of Prague PO/Colin Frechter
2. Just Around The River Bend - City of Prague PO/Colin Frechter
3. Colours Of The Wind - City of Prague PO/Colin Frechter
4. Peter and the Wolf (Symphonic Tale for Children), Op.67: Andantino (Peter) - American PO/Barry Faldner
5. Peter and the Wolf (Symphonic Tale for Children), Op.67: Allegro (The Bird) - American PO/Barry Faldner
6. Peter and the Wolf (Symphonic Tale for Children), Op.67: Moderato No.11 (The Cat) - American PO/Barry Faldner
7. Peter and the Wolf (Symphonic Tale for Children), Op.67: Poco Pin Andante No.15 (The Grandfather) - American PO/Barry Faldner
8. Peter and the Wolf (Symphonic Tale for Children), Op.67: Andantino, Come Prima No.17 (Peter) - American PO/Barry Faldner
9. Peter and the Wolf (Symphonic Tale for Children), Op.67: Andante No.18 (The Grandfather) - American PO/Barry Faldner
10. Peter and the Wolf (Symphonic Tale for Children), Op.67: Andante Molto No.19 (The Wolf) - American PO/Barry Faldner
11. Peter and the Wolf (Symphonic Tale for Children), Op.67: Andante No.24 (The Duck) - American PO/Barry Faldner
12. Peter and the Wolf (Symphonic Tale for Children), Op.67: Vivo No.30 (The Bird) - American PO/Barry Faldner
13. Peter and the Wolf (Symphonic Tale for Children), Op.67: Poco Meno Mosso-Moderato No.35 (Peter) - American PO/Barry Faldner
14. Peter and the Wolf (Symphonic Tale for Children), Op.67: Allegro Moderato No.39 (The Hunters) - American PO/Barry Faldner
15. Peter and the Wolf (Symphonic Tale for Children), Op.67: Andante No.41 (Peter) - American PO/Barry Faldner
16. Peter and the Wolf (Symphonic Tale for Children), Op.67: Sostenuto-Listesso Tempo No.48... - American PO/Barry Faldner
17. Peter and the Wolf (Symphonic Tale for Children), Op.67: Andante-End No.53 (Peter) - American PO/Barry Faldner
18. Swan Lake Ballet: Scene (moderato) - Ljublijana SO/Marko Munih
19. Swan Lake Ballet: Waltz - Ljublijana SO/Marko Munih
20. Swan Lake Ballet: Swan Dance (allegro moderato) - Ljublijana SO/Marko Munih
21. Swan Lake Ballet: Scene (andante) - Ljublijana SO/Marko Munih
22. Swan Lake Ballet: Czardas (moderato) - Ljublijana SO/Marko Munih
23. Bibbidi-Bobbodi-Boo - City of Prague PO/Colin Frechter
24. A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes - City of Prague PO/Colin Frechter
25. We Can Do It - City of Prague PO/Colin Frechter
26. So This Is Love (Cinderella Waltz) - City of Prague PO/Colin Frechter
27. 'Carmen Ste' No.1: The Toreadors - Ljublijana SO/Marko Munih
28. In the Steppes of Central Asia - Ljublijana SO/Marko Munih
29. 1812 Ov, Op.49 (finale) - Ljublijana SO/Marko Munih
30. Marriage of Figaro Ov, K.492 - Ljublijana SO/Anton Nanut

Customer Reviews:

A little something different.......2007-01-10

I enjoyed this music and am using some of it to choreograph a little different "Disney" for my students.I think it will come in handy in the future as well.

Average customer rating: A Collection of the Original Oz Stage Productions Ain't it a Shame! Why the 1903 "Wizard" was forgotten A long overdue revisit to a classic American musical Long-Forgotten Broadway Hit Gets First Rate Revival

The Wizard of Oz - Vintage Recordings from the 1903 Broadway Musical Manufacturer: Original Cast Record ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Broadway & Vocalists | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Soundtracks | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Shirley Temple Storybook Collection: Land of Oz/The Reluctant Dragon The Wizard of Oz (1988 London Cast) Shock Treatment (1981) The Wizard Of Oz: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack - The Deluxe Edition Into the Woods ASIN: B00009MPYQ

Tracks:

1. Wizard of OzSelection (Arthur Pryor's Band)
2. The Bullfrog and the Coon (Ada Jones)
3. Pocahontas (Edward M. Favor)
4. Daisy Donohue (Harry Tally)
5. Down on the Brandywine (Collins & Harlan)
6. Come Take a Skate with Me Sung (Collins & Harlan)
7. I Love You All the Time (Harry Macdonough)
8. The Moon Has His Eyes on You (Ada Jones)
9. When You Love, Love, Love (Thomas E. Whitbred)
10. When We Get Whats a-Comin to Us
11. Mister Dooley Sung (Edward M. Favor)
12. Julie Dooley (J. W. Myers)
13. Meet Me Down at the Corner (Jones & Spencer)
14. Budweisers a Friend of Mine (Billy Murray)
15. Theres a Lot of Things You Never Learn at School (Bob Roberts)
16. Under a Panama (Billy Murray)
17. Good Bye Fedora (Collins & Harlan)
18. Sitting Bull (Collins & Harlan)
19. I Love Only One Girl in this Wide Wide World (Harry Macdonough)
20. Sammy (Harry Macdonough)
21. The Tale of a Stroll (Morgan & Stanley)
22. Cant You See Im Lonely? (Ada Jones)
23. Are You Sincere? (Byron G. Harlan)
24. Hurrah for Baffins Bay (Collins & Harlan)
25. Football (Dan W. Quinn)
26. Id Like to Go Halves in That (Burt Shepard)
27. Rejoice!The Wizard is No Longer King
28. The Traveler and the Pie
29. Must You? (Dan W. Quinn)
30. Thats Where She Sits All Day (Dan W. Quinn)
31. The Sweetest Girl in Dixie (Henry Burr)
32. Scarecrow Laugh (Fred Stone)

Tracks:

1. Sammy Mira (Music Box Disc)
2. Must You? (Mira Music Box Disc)
3. Opening Prayer
4. Phantom Patrol
5. Just a Simple Girl from the Prairie
6. Poppy Song
7. Love is Love
8. When We Get What's A-Comin' to Us
9. The Traveler and the Pie
10. When You Love, Love, Love
11. Rejoice! The Wizard is No Longer King
12. Phantom Patrol (Aeolian Piano Roll)
13. My Little Maid of Oz Aeolian Piano Roll
14. The Tik-Tok Man of OzSelection (Rythmodik Piano Roll)
15. The Tik-Tok Man of OzSelection (Piano Roll)
16. Ask the Flowers to Tell You (Macdonough & Dunlap)
17. My Beautiful Dream Girl (John Barnes Wells)
18. My Pretty Little Piece of Dresden China (Bessie Wynn)
19. Gay Paree (Montgomery & Stone)
20. Travel Travel Little Star (Montgomery & Stone)
21. A Scotch Moriah (Montgomery & Stone)
22. Hurrah for Baffins Bay (Dan W. Quinn)
23. Daisy Donohue (Trombone Solo by Arthur Pryor)
24. Mr. DooleyMedley (Xylophone Solo J. Frank Hopkins)
25. Down on the BrandywineMedley (Edison Military Band)
26. The Bullfrog and the CoonMedley (Six Brown Brothers)
27. Ill Take You Back to Italy (Ada Jones & Billy Murray)
28. Father Goose Songs (Sallie Osbourne)

Album Description

The Wizard of Oz a musical with book and lyrics by L. Frank Baum and music by Paul Tietjens premiered on June 16, 1902, at the Grand Opera House in Chicago. It was an instant hit and made stars of David Montgomery (the Tin Woodman) and Fred Stone (the Scarecrow). On January 21, 1903 the show opened at the Majestic Theatre in New York. It ran for nine months and set out on the road with a second company right on its heels. The show toured, came back to New York, toured, and returned to New York again many times until finally disbanding around 1911. Stock and amateur companies continued to present it into the 1930s when it was overshadowed by the classic MGM film starring Judy Garland.

The show was legendary for its success and its impact on American culture. It was the Cats or Les Mis of the early 1900s--but the show has been swallowed by history. What made audiences of the early 1900s devour the show and return for more again and again? In this unprecedented 2-CD set—featuring over 145 minutes of vintage recordings and 64 pages of lyrics, photos, notes and synopsis—you can discover how The Wizard of Oz entertained the American public for the first two decades of the 20th century. And like the audiences of nearly a hundred years ago, you can hum along to "Budweiser," "Sammy," and "Hurrah for Baffin's Bay"—everyone's favorite songs from The Wizard of Oz! Also included in this comprehensive collection are recordings from later Oz musicals, The Woggle-Bug and The Tik-Tok Man of Oz written by Oz creator L. Frank Baum, as well as vintage non-Oz recordings by original "Wizard of Oz stars" Montgomery & Stone and Bessie Wynn

Customer Reviews:

A Collection of the Original Oz Stage Productions.......2006-12-07

This Double-Disk Collection contains music from the original and varied Oz Stage Productions: "the Wizard of Oz", "the Woggle-Bug" (based on 'Marvelous Land of Oz) and "the Tik-Tok Man of Oz" (based on 'Ozma of Oz'). There are plenty of "Wizard" songs and music, but there isn't a lot of "Woggle-Bug" and/or "Tik-Tok Man".
I often wondered how different the 1st & Original Production of 'Oz Wizard' was different to the book, and thanks to Mark Evan Schwartz's book "Oz: Before the Rainbow" I found out for myself (WORTH A READ!!). Later I got this CD to go along with the book's stage telling (more or less) and I listened in interest to the songs which, I read, were entirely different to the future Musicals of Oz. The songs are good, but not all of them are actually completely restored to perfection, so the singing may/will sound somewhat muffled. Also, due to the time it was made (for some reason), the songs don't actually fit into the story (even the stage's rewritten story) and sound distant/unrelated. But there are songs that sound similar to the original story ("Rejoice! The Wizard is No Longer King"). CD 2's Track 3 has music played during Silent Oz Film "His Majesty, Scarecrow" on the MGM 3-Disk DVD.
The best thing about this CD Collection is the two booklets packaged along with the disks: the first (entitled "The Records") has writing on "What the Wizard Was" with a synopsis of the stage production story and "About the Recordings", a listing of all the songs on CD 1 (which are helpful for "Selection" Tracks not specifically named on the back) and notes on the songs like their origins and background. Booklet 2 (entitled "The Lyrics") has the words to the songs (in case you can't make out the words/want to sing-along). BOTH CDs include b&w photos of the actors, performance (few of which can be seen in "Oz: Before the Rainbow" book) and even reprints of a few illustrations made for the stage. The pictures are the best part of this purchase.
The Entirely Different Songs may not fit with the story, original or rewritten, but there's nothing really wrong with the music when one enjoys to what they're listening to.
I know that there is also another 'Oz on Stage' CD Collection called "Before the Rainbow" . . . hmmm, I wonder if I should get that too?

Ain't it a Shame!.......2006-05-20

I think that this is a wonderful album of HISTORICAL value. Not too many people know this, but "the wizard of oz" was made into a smash hit in 1903, but because all the history was BARELY in obscurity, hungry tiger press wanted to educate the blockheads in the world about this remarkable piece of history. that being said, david maxine collected all of the old material, such as Piano rolls (my especial favorite of all of them is "the poppy song", i LOVE the bass notes: "nnn-ded-deh mmmm-ded-deh"), and music boxes, and cylinders, and records!
however, it is quite a shame that that CRAPPY movie with judy garland pushed this lovely musical into obscurity. i would have liked to see it in my day, but it was already lost in darkness, but thanks to the highly DIGNIFIED people in the world, this cd is available!! BUY IT!!!! I *ORDER* YOU!!! YOU CANNOT BE DIGNIFIED WITHOUT THIS REPLACING YOUR "RAP" GARBAGE WITH THIS JEWEL!!!!

Why the 1903 "Wizard" was forgotten.......2004-03-20

This truly remarkable 2-disc collection of old cylinders, discs, music boxes and piano rolls explains why the 1903 musical version of "The Wizard of Oz" did not survive the early thirties. It wasn't because it was before its time or even of its time, but simply because it was way behind the times. Its producers resisted composer's Paul Tietjens' attempts to write plot-driven numbers. His contribution survives only in the incidental music preserved on piano rolls (and the most interesting element on this collection) linking very disparate and even incongruous vaudeville acts by various authors and performers that graced the stage during the musical's multi-decade run. In other words, Baum was telling a story and the songs were telling another... As fascinating as they are for historical reasons, those numbers are commonplace, mostly uninspired flash-in-the-tin-pan ditties, with timid syncopation and a stong reliance on musical clichés. There is not a single standard among them and not even a decent lyric where "fine" doesn't rhyme with "mine" and "love you" doesn't rhyme with "I do"- or even "I know you know I know you do", as happens more than once. As an assemblage of shtick pieces and ephemeral sentimental or nonsensical ditties, this collection cannot be topped and it represents a monumental effort. Without it and its very generous and informative liner notes, I would not have the same appreciation for the absolute genius of Victor Herbert's operettas ("Babes in Toyland" came out the same year) where the more memorable songs are plot-driven and introduced and linked by the most luscious, inventive and varied incidental music ever heard outside an opera house. This sort of unified concept would culminate in Jerome Kern's "Show Boat" and it remains a truth today that the integration of plot and music - reminiscent of opera - is the true secret of successful and perennial musicals, whatever the current idiom. This collection also makes one appreciate the complete originality of the Hollywood film for actually going back to Baum's books, entrusting the songs, lyrics and music to Harold Arlen, Yip Harburg and Herbert Stothart and scrapping the musical's colourful but checkered history (except for casting ex-vaudevillians as the main characters, of course!). Highly recommended for its nostalgia value, its irreplaceable rarities and a better understanding of the history of American popular music.

A long overdue revisit to a classic American musical.......2003-09-30

Although it was one of the most financially successful stage musicals of the early 1900's, very little information is presently available on the 1903 production of THE WIZARD OF OZ. In what was obviously a labor of love, David Maxine has done much to correct this oversight by releasing a 2-CD set with over 145 minutes worth of extremely rare recordings of music from this and other OZ-themed musicals dating back to before World War I. Recorded materials include vintage acoustical disc and cylinder phonograph records, piano rolls, and music box discs, many of which go back almost a century. In addition, he has included two booklets worth of historical background information on the 1903 WIZARD OF OZ production, its stars, the individual musical numbers, and lyrics for the songs included on the CDs. (Lavishly illustrated with rare old black and white photos and artwork, these booklets, and the information they contain, are themselves worth the price of the set!) Several bonus CD tracks are included that offer rare recordings by Montgomery & Stone (the original Tin Woodsman and Scarecrow) and Bessie Wynn, who was also in the 1903 cast. Not just for dedicated Oz fans, this set is a "must have" for anyone interested in the history of American musical theater and American popular culture of the early 1900's.

Long-Forgotten Broadway Hit Gets First Rate Revival.......2003-09-17

One hundred and three years ago, author L. Frank Baum published the best-selling children's book of the 20th century, THE WIZARD OF OZ. Although the book was adapted several times as plays, silent motion pictures, animated cartoons, and radio shows in the next few decades, it is the 1939 MGM film that most people think of as THE WIZARD OF OZ. The success and popularity of that film completely eclipsed the memories of previous incarnations and even the book itself in popular culture. However, prior to the film's release, there was a successful stage version which premiered on Broadway in 1903 and delighted audiences for many years, making stars of Fred Stone and David Montgomery, the original Scarecrow and Tinman. As with the MGM film, chilren who saw THE WIZARD OF OZ on stage carried fond memories of the production into adulthood. Ray Bolger was so impressed with the Fred Stone's Scarecrow, that he remembered it vividly as an adult and based his own protrayal of the character in the movie on Mr. Stone's stage version.

Unfortunately, time and Judy Garland have pushed the once popular Broadway Smash into history. It has been all but forgotten...until now.

As the show moved from theater to theater and casts changed, so did the songs. Many of these were recorded on the primative equipment of the day: Wax cylinders, 78-RPM records, piano rolls, and music Boxes, and surprisingly many of these still exist. Now, thanks to those hard-working gents at HUNGRY TIGER PRESS, you can own these historic recordings on this awesome 2-CD set. THE WIZARD OF OZ: Vintage Recordings From The 1903 Broadway Musical contains over 145 minutes of terrific early 20th century music. You won't find "Over the Rainbow" or "Ding! Dong! The Witch Is Dead!" here. Instead, this WIZARD OF OZ contains tracks like "Budweiser's a Friend of Mine", "Sammy", "Hurrah for Baffin's Bay", and "Rejoice! The Wizard is No Longer King", each one a portal over the rainbow to the Broadway stage of a century ago.

Obviously the play was quite different in plot from the movie--Dorothy travelled to Oz with her cow Imogene instead of Toto, for starters--, but the songs represent the style of popular music of 100 years ago and are collected here in a beautiful compilation. The set contains two booklets of liner notes which contain credits, lyrics, a written history of the production, and are extensively illustrated with photos and illustrations. Although the sound quality of the source material is not always up to today's standards, the songs are presented in the best versions possible, and the music is highly enjoyable. With 60 tracks and the wealth of information contained here, both written and photographic, this 2-CD set is good value for the money. A must-have for all collectors of WIZARD OF OZ memorabilia, an insightful look at popular music and Broadway history from a century ago, a glimpse into ethnic and racial stereotypes that were accepted at the time, and a curiosity for fans of the 1939 film, this set is big on appeal. Kudos to the Hungry Tiger Press for rescuing this treasure trove of musical history from obscurity!

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