Music of the Disney Renaissance (Part 1)

Imagination Skyway

Matthew Krul

History, Society & Culture, Places & Travel, Kids & Family

5 • 830 Ratings

🗓️ 28 January 2023

⏱️ 85 minutes

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Summary

Disney Renaissance films include The Little Mermaid, The Rescuers Down Under, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King, Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Hercules, Mulan, and Tarzan. They span a range of just 10 years but include some of the most beloved films of all time. Arguably, the music is perhaps the most memorable aspect of these Disney Renaissance films, and collectively, the music has produced 30 million album sales including 5 multi-platinum albums and even a diamond album. These films have also won 5 Academy Awards for Best Score, 6 Academy Awards for Best Song, and even a Grammy for Song of the Year. These Disney films are loved by so many Disney fans, and in this two-part podcast episode, we dive deep into the music. In Part 1 of the Music of the Disney Renaissance series, we discuss the history of this period of time and the definition of the Disney Renaissance. We then dive deep into the music of The Little Mermaid, The Rescuers Down Under, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin, discussing why we believe these soundtracks are so beloved and memorable. In Part 2, we have the same conversations about the music of The Lion King, Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Hercules, Mulan and Tarzan. We close out Part 2 with a recap of the music of the Disney Renaissance. What are your favorite songs from the Disney movies we discussed in this episode? Send me your feedback via email or through direct or public message at any of the following and [with your permission] I'll include your message in a future show: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/imagineerpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/ImagineerPodcast Facebook Group (ImagiNation): https://www.facebook.com/groups/imagineerpodcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/ImagineerPodcast TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@imagineerpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/ImagineerNews Email: [email protected] Sponsors and Partners: Magical Park Vacations: plan a trip to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, or any other Disney (or Universal) destination. These services are complimentary. WDW Park Planners: work with a concierge vacation planner to create a personalized Disney itinerary for you and your family. Magical Park Tours: hire an in-person guide to help your family navigate the parks and mitigate crowds. Get Bonus Content If you want to take your love of Imagineer Podcast to the next level and help support the show, definitely consider joining us on Patreon for virtual events, bonus content and episodes, exclusive access to our private Passholder communities and more. How to Support the Show Share the podcast with your friends Rate and review on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imagineerpodcasts-podcast/id1244558092 Join our Patreon Group - https://www.patreon.com/imagineerpodcast Purchase merchandise - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/imagineer-podcast?ref_id=8929 Enjoy the show!

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0:00.0	I'm your host, Matthew
0:41.7	Krull, and you're listening to Episode 154 of the Imagineer podcast. In today's podcast episode, we're
0:49.8	going to discuss an incredible subject, or at least I think so, which is the music of the Disney
0:56.4	Renaissance. I know a lot of you out there have an affinity for the Disney Renaissance
1:02.3	films, which are every movie from The Little Mermaid in 1989 until Tarzan in 1999. It spans the films like Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, the Lion King, Pocahontas, the hunchback of Notre Dame, Hercules. There are some iconic Disney films that debuted between 1989 and 1999. And one of the elements of these films that makes them so incredible,
1:30.3	so memorable, is the music that we hear throughout each one of these movies. In today's
1:37.5	podcast episode, which is part one, we're going to discuss a little bit about the history
1:42.4	of the Disney Renaissance and how we define the Disney
1:46.3	Renaissance. And we'll dive deep into the first few Disney Renaissance films, which include
1:52.2	The Little Mermaid, The Rescuers Down Under, which is one that is often forgotten, Beauty
1:56.8	and the Beast, and Aladdin. And then in next week's podcast episode, Part 2, we'll dive
2:02.5	into Aladdin, the Lion King, Pocahontas, the hunchback of Notre Dame, Hercules,
2:07.6	Moulon, and Tarzan. I really had an amazing time discussing this topic, and I sincerely
2:14.8	hope you enjoy listening to this topic as well. At the end of the episode,
2:19.2	I'll come back and tell you a little bit more about how you can connect with the Imagineer
2:23.2	podcast on all your favorite social media channels and how you can help to inspire and create
2:28.5	the future of this show. So grab some headphones, pull up your favorite armchair, and enjoy this episode of the
2:37.1	Imagineer podcast.
3:09.0	Thank you. So we are back to discuss the mouse and the music, which is always a fun conversation about some of our favorite Disney music across the Disney universe. And up until this we have just discussed the parks we thought it might be worth talking about a subject that is
3:15.0	perhaps the most revered loved among Disney fans which is especially if you if
3:21.9	you grew up in the 80s or beyond, which is the Disney Renaissance.
3:26.7	It is filled with some of the most iconic Disney music of all time.
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