Actress and country music artist Jamie Lynn Spears posted with her husband, Jamie Watson, her six-year-old daughter Maddie and Minnie Mouse in front of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom. Of course, there might have been a stop at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique for Maddie included in… Read More »Celebrity Spotting: Jamie Lynn Spears at Magic Kingdom
Musicians will tell you that the mark of a good song is one that can be reinterpreted in another style and still hold a listener’s interest. To prove that point, Scott Bradlee and the PostModern Jukebox has reinterpreted several classic cartoon themes into the style… Read More »Enjoy Classic Disney and Muppet Cartoon Themes done as 90s R&B Slow Jams
If you’ve seen any of the trailers for Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, you’ve probably noticed music plays an intricate part in setting the tone of the movie. Well, get your eardrums ready because Marvel, via Hollywood Records, will be releasing three versions of the movie soundtrack.
The first is subtitled “Awesome Mix Tape Vol. 1” and features all of the classic 70s songs used in the movie and the trailers. The cover design even mimics a vintage cassette deck.
It may seem odd for the tunes to be in a movie that is supposed to be set in another galaxy, but director James Gunn says that because the setting and story of Guardians is so outlandish and strange, the familiar music will help the audience connect to the film.
This track listing would indeed make an awesome mix tape:
“Hooked on a Feeling” Performed by Blue Swede
“Go All the Way” Performed by Raspberries
“Spirit in the Sky”* Performed by Norman Greenbaum
“Moonage Daydream” Performed by David Bowie
“Fooled Around and Fell in Love” Performed by Elvin Bishop
“I’m Not in Love” Performed by 10cc
“I Want You Back” Performed by Jackson 5
“Come and Get Your Love” Performed by Redbone
“Cherry Bomb” Performed by The Runaways
“Escape (The Piña Colada Song)” Performed by Rupert Holmes
“O-O-H Child” Performed by The Five Stairsteps
“Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” Performed by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
The second soundtrack features the score (orchestral music) written for the film by composer Tyler Bates, who also scored Iron Man 3. Gunn says he asked Bates to complete some of the tracks for the movie before the start of principal photography so he could play them on set.
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The answer is super bad, but not for the reasons you think. The voices used aren’t bad whatsoever (the inclusion of the adults was fantastic, in my opinion). As I mentioned in my previous article on the topic, the older group covers they did in the early 2000’s featured not only a happier tone, but just an overall more enjoyable listening experience.
First off, the song choice was pretty horrendous. Of all the songs to choose in Frozen, or any Disney film for that matter, you must choose one that doesn’t need backstory to work. “Circle of Life” and “A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes” both made sense in and out of the story. The only one that sort of, kind of works within the context of the film and as a stand alone song is “Let It Go,” though I realize they didn’t choose that one as it has become the definition of overplayed.
Secondly, the previous incarnations had a playful atmosphere in the videos.”Circle of Life” featured the starship a karaoke bar, with various screens showing scenes from the film. “A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes” had them in a recording studio and ballroom setting, also featuring scenes from the film, but not in the “We Are the World” awkward format the new one had. It felt more like a music video and not like a group of people singing in honor of a fallen cast member.
The worst part, however, was the way they doled out solos. They were haphazardly created, with some being given around 3 words, then everyone singing along at the end, including people who clearly don’t know what they are doing (cough cough cast of Lab Rats cough cough). Then one cast member, (unfortunately I don’t know his name, but I do know he has a LOT of hair) had one of those weird moments where he just repeated back what everyone else was singing, just louder and by adding some more emphasis. It was odd and rather uncalled for. His voice wasn’t bad, just what they made him sing was weird.
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My childhood was based around two things: Disney Channel original programming and Disneymania CDs. Let me explain how an average summer day for 7 year old Marshal would go. I’d head to my daycare at about 8am and I’d immediately turn on my Discman and… Read More »Disney Channel Stars to return with “Frozen” cover
Update: Sadly, Disney has restricted the video on youtube by setting it private. I hope they make it public again soon. In the meantime. Check out these other “Let it Go” covers we’ve posted on The Disney Blog Magic Kingdom Ragtime Pianist Jimmy Fallon and… Read More »Downtown Disney musicians impromptu, soulful video of “Let it Go” from Disney’s Frozen
Hot Topic, generally known for selling clothing has two Disney music exclusives on sale via their online store. The website is selling limited edition picture disc vinyl versions of The Little Mermaid and The Lion King soundtracks for $26.50 each. Each one features scenes from… Read More »Hot Topic Selling Exclusive Soundtrack Vinyls for The Little Mermaid and The Lion King
Mark, the pianist at Casey’s Corner in the Magic Kingdom, usually plays a more ragtime flair, but in this video he provides us with his rendition of “Let it Go” from Disney’s Frozen. I walked by later and he was playing it again for a… Read More »Let it Go from Disney’s Frozen by Casey’s Corner Pianist at the Magic Kingdom