The catchy, creative, and upbeat tracks from Disney always rope in the audiences to its flavorful movies. Disney has been widely famous among the viewers for its lyrical and one-of-a-kind soundtracks that do not act as just an accompaniment but also fuel the storyline itself. The soundtracks produced by Disney feature some of the Grammy-winning musicians to even local enthusiasts.
Among some of the most famous Disney-produced tracks voted by the audiences on Encanto, all fans can say is there is nothing better than listening to your favorite characters sing and dance to the rhythm of Disney. It's also important to note that the lists on Ranker are ever-changing, almost daily.
Hercules (1997)
Disney is known for its simple yet fantastic marketing of reinventing stories and characters that may seem a myth. The 1997 Hercules is no different from any other in Disney's legacy.
The entire tone of the album is consistent with the song's hymning with gospel tunes. Lilias White, Vaneese Thomas, LaChanze, Roz Ryan, and Cheryl Freeman, a whole squad of talented vocalists, showcase their powerful singing through the movie. The soundtrack has a dramatic move from gospel to soulful serenaded music. Hercules delivers one of the best as each song shows its persona from great chemistry to soulful, powerful vocals.
Tangled (2010)
With the surreal vocals to symphonies never heard before, Tangled consists of melodious tracks composed by Alan Menken. It's a progressive album with songs that move from orchestral to theatrically influenced.
A track for the underrated Mother Gothel, "Mother Knows Best" gives the much-needed villainous, theatrical score to the entire album, while " I See The Light" is a lyrical masterpiece. With the album consisting of plenty of reprises, the songs themselves are well balanced and ordered in the best way. Merken kept the entire album's tone consistent despite the many antiques of emotions through various tracks.
Mulan (1998)
1998's Mulan's album starts with honoring the culture, the family, and the characters' relation. While the idea of the composition still retraces the characters and the storyline, the theme significantly sticks with the Chinese culture and its beautiful traditions. The entire playlist divides into two halves, the first being a slower ballad kind of reprisal and the latter half being an orchestral medley by conductor Jerry Goldsmith.
The songs in Mulan are a mix of a ballad, gentle pop, and powerful vocals, with Christina Aguilera's version of "Reflection" still echoing the expectations and self-worth of the character. The notable trait from Disney's records shows its staggering reflects cultural appreciation depending on the movie and its plot.
Tarzan (1999)
1999's Tarzan is a brilliantly written script that is all the more elevated through its inspired soundtracks. Each song is a metaphor for the character's growth and resonates with the audience long after the scene moves ahead.
The song "You'll Be In My Heart" strikes a chord every time it's played with tender lyrics, despite the vocals not being extremely powerful. The tracks even have the background scores from a cluster of animals accompanying the renditions. Overall the concept bought in with the entire collection was more inclined towards a concept record.
Encanto (2021)
Once again, Lin-Manuel Miranda strikes with a brilliant record. The recent addition to the list is the record-breaking tracks. Influenced by Colombian culture, Encanto soundtrack is a mix of traditional Latin beats.
The entire album consists of records dedicated to the Madrigals. "We Don't Talk About Bruno" even broke records to become the No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The songs are not just catchy but soulful and lyrically meaningful. "Surface Pressure," "What Else Can I Do?" "Dos Oruguitas," and many more each resonate with a character and what they're going through. Each song is a personification of the story, and it truly lifts the entire story.
Moana (2016)
Released in 2016, Lin-Manuel Miranda composing original songs for the movie.
With songs like "You're Welcome," "Shiny," "How Far I'll Go," the songs became a fan favorite within a few days of its reveal. Lin-Manuel Miranda was hot in from his Hamilton success, and it was surprisingly good to see a well-defined record. The songs majorly were on the cheerful note with occasional lasting melodies such as "I am Moana."
Beauty And The Beast (1991)
One of the most dramatic soundtracks has to be Beauty and The Beast. The songs were critically acclaimed and well praised, while each track was well composed with dramatically narrating the story.
With the iconic Beauty and the Beast title song still ringing the tale that is old as time to the pompous Gaston tune, the entire soundtrack has a unique rhythm depicting each crucial moment of the narrative itself. The song "Be Our Guest" even featured in the top lists while the song's intent was for her father, but surprisingly, Belle became the unsung character for that song. The 2017 live-action, however, did manage to capture the original essence of the tracks yet give its spin.
The Little Mermaid (1989)
From the fathoms below of Disney, The Little Mermaid soundtracks had ample Oscar nominations under its wing, with "Under The Sea" even winning one.
1989's The Little Mermaid boasts a collection of well-written songs and symphonies, with every song uniquely graced by the voice actors. Disney's array of tracks back every single situation the character comes across. While the original tracks have Jodi Benson as Ariel, it will be riveting to see Halle Bailey put on the tails for the role.
Aladdin (1992)
The perfect Arabian-inspired fairy tale, Aladdin not only had well-written characters but the storyline was also well-executed. With the increase in Disney movie classics made into live-action, Aladdin doesn't disappoint either way.
The anthem of classics, "Friend Like Me," voiced by Robin Williams, is an all-time masterpiece, while "A Whole New World" still tops many of the best songs charts. From the beautiful voices of Brad Kane, Robin Williams, and Lea Salonga, the soundtrack of this film ranks close to the top spot with its votes, according to Ranker.
The Lion King (1994)
The top of the charts is unsurprisingly The Lion King. From the melodious tunes of "Can't You Feel The Love Tonight" to the devious beats of " Be Prepared," it's one of the classic soundtracks that still woos every Disney lover.
The original soundtrack composed by the legend Elton John and Tim Rice and Oscar-Grammy-winning composer Hans Zimmer broke records for its light-hearted, yet quirky soundtrack. For years to still come, The Lion King still stays an all-time favorite, and honestly, it's a wonder to see one of the beloved duo Timon and Pumba dance away on the screens.
