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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I bought this as I have always liked the film and wanted a copy of some of the music throughout the film. This is a disk of all the music in the film, from the beginning when it starts, right through to the very end, in essence you have all the background music without the animation.
Format:Audio CD
Firstly, I'll begin by recommending this 50th anniversary CD for Sleeping Beauty fans; I loved Disney's animated feature and its music hence the reason I bought this CD. As reviews note, it's the music without the animations.
Something I particularly like about this CD is the inclusion of lyrics. While several of my Disney soundtrack CDs include lyrics (eg. Aladdin, Pocahontas, The Lion King), not ALL of them include a lyric book. Ideal for those who like singing along but can't catch the words or enjoy memorising songs as I did as a child for my favourite Disney features.
One confusing point: combination of melodies and songs. Case in point: Once Upon a Dream. I LOVED George Burns' adaptation of Tchaikovsky ballet and as I was typing an e-mail, was waiting to hear it since I was playing the songs in chronological order on the CD. At first, couldn't see it listed on Windows Media Player OR the jewel case till I looked closer and saw 8) An Unusual Prince/Once Upon a Dream.
Something I particularly like about this CD is the inclusion of lyrics. While several of my Disney soundtrack CDs include lyrics (eg. Aladdin, Pocahontas, The Lion King), not ALL of them include a lyric book. Ideal for those who like singing along but can't catch the words or enjoy memorising songs as I did as a child for my favourite Disney features.
One confusing point: combination of melodies and songs. Case in point: Once Upon a Dream. I LOVED George Burns' adaptation of Tchaikovsky ballet and as I was typing an e-mail, was waiting to hear it since I was playing the songs in chronological order on the CD. At first, couldn't see it listed on Windows Media Player OR the jewel case till I looked closer and saw 8) An Unusual Prince/Once Upon a Dream.
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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
World's 1st Stero Soundtrack
18 April 2001
Format:Audio CD
Sleeping Beauty marks another first for Disney. Not only was it the first animated film in Cinerama but it was the worlds first stero soundtrack ablum too! And what a glorious soundtrack it is! Walt took a big risk in adapting the famous Tchaikovsky ballet of Sleeping Beauty for use as the films soundtrack. Not only is the score adapted from the ballet, but even the songs too. Of the songs, "I Wonder" and "Once Upon A Dream" are the standouts, but the others are by turns comical "Skumps" and royal "Hail Aurora". Not only will your kids enjoy this soundtrack but it makes introducing them to ballet a lot easier when they already know a lot of the music.
For soundtrack buffs this is one that can't be passed up for historical reasons, Disney fans will not want to miss out on the memorable songs and NO ONE should miss out on the beautiful music. Sleeping Beauty is one of Tchaikovsky's best ballets and this is like a greatest hits package from it. Not to be missed by anyone!
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Mary Costa as the Sleeping Beauty
30 May 2002
Format:Audio CD
This is a wonderful CD! It's very comprehensive; I can't think of any of the film's music that is missing from it. Mary Costa's vocals were what inspired to me to love coloratura music when I was very young. My brothers and I still sing "Skumps" when we drink anything together. The music is excellently recorded considering that the film debuted in the fifties. The liner notes and artwork are very attractive. I don't think the CD could be improved in any way. This soundtrack will please any Sleeping Beauty fan.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
A little bit of nostalgia
25 Oct 2004
Format:Audio CD
For as long as I can remember, "Sleeping Beauty" has been my all-time favorite Disney movie, not only because of its incredible artwork (definitely the best from Classic Disney) but also because of the soundtrack. The music evokes the visual beauty of the artwork. It was adapted from Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty Ballet, and it is one of the most beautiful, emotional pieces of music I have ever heard. The score is spectacular, especially in the ending scenes (specifically, "A Fairy Tale Come True" and "Awakening"). "Sleeping Beauty" does not have as much songs as later Disney movies (such as "Aladdin" or "Beauty and the Beast") but its quality, not quantity. Mary Costa, who did the voice of Aurora, has a beautiful voice, I always had trouble imagining a real person being able to sing like that when I was younger. Unfortunately, the actual CD isn't available, but all the tracks can be found on the iTunes Music Store. If you're a fan of Disney movies, or just good music, I suggest buying it.
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