BURBANK, Calif., Oct. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Walt Disney Records' newly created line of
collectible CDs, Walt Disney
Records The Legacy Collection,
celebrates the anniversaries of Disney's most cherished and classic
films that have been enchanting audiences for
generations.
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The label honors one of the most beloved soundtracks of all time
with the 55th anniversary release of the Walt Disney
Records The Legacy Collection Sleeping Beauty on October 7, 2014. The Sleeping
Beauty collection features the songs and
Tchaikovsky-inspired score from the film on Disc One,
rare-behind-the scenes recordings, plus The Lost Chords –
previously released demos and newly recorded versions, and a
collectible 20-page booklet. Also included are extensive
liner notes by Paula Sigman-Lowery,
an internationally recognized Disney historian and writer, who
currently serves as creative consultant for The Walt Disney Family
Museum, as well as several divisions of The Walt Disney
Company.
The second disc features The Lost Chords of Sleeping
Beauty (3 demos and 3 newly recorded and fully orchestrated
versions of those demos), 4 bonus tracks, plus liner notes by
author Russell Schroeder and
Producer's Note by Randy
Thornton. Over the last 20 years, Thornton has
overseen the re-mastering, restoration and preservation of Disney's
classic soundtracks. For Sleeping Beauty, he had
access to the original orchestra session recordings, resulting in
exceptional sound quality. Thornton explains The Lost
Chords: "As part of The Legacy Collection we've
included original demo recordings of three songs intended for
"Sleeping Beauty" – some dating from the earliest stages of the
film's development. In addition to these historic demos, we've
recorded and presented these songs in a way they may have sounded
if they remained part of the film – fully orchestrated versions we
hope finally give voice to songs that have remained silent for 55
years."
Russell Schroeder provides an
overview of The Lost Chords project as well as background on
each song. Schroeder worked as an artist for The Walt Disney
Company for 29 years. In addition to Disney's Lost Chords
Volumes 1 & 2, Russell authored several other books
including Disney: The Ultimate Visual Guide, and
Mickey Mouse: My Life In Pictures.
The CD cover and 20-page booklet feature newly created artwork
inspired by "Sleeping Beauty" from Lorelay
Bove, a visual development artist at Walt Disney Animation
Studios ("Tangled," "Winnie the Pooh," "Wreck-It Ralph"). Bove's
art can be seen in the hardcover book, Lovely: Ladies of
Animation: The Art of Lorelay Bove,
Brittney Lee, Claire Keane, Lisa
Keene, Victoria Ying and
Helen Chen.
The CD booklet also includes a sampling of visual development
art from the film, with notes by Dave
Bossert, Producer/Creative Director at Walt Disney Animation
Studios.
Track list follows:
Disc One
1. Main Title / Once Upon a Dream / Prologue
2. Hail to the Princess Aurora
3. The Gifts of Beauty and Song / Maleficent Appears / True Love
Conquers All
4. The Burning of the Spinning Wheels / The Fairies Plan
5. Maleficent's Frustration
6. A Cottage in the Woods
7. Do You Hear That? / I Wonder Performed by Mary Costa
8. An Unusual Prince / Once Upon a Dream Performed by
Mary Costa and Bill Shirley
9. Magical House Cleaning /
Blue or Pink
10. A Secret Revealed
11. Skumps (Drinking Song) / The Royal Argument Performed by
Bill Thompson and Taylor Holmes
12. Prince Phillip Arrives / How to Tell Stefan
13. Aurora's Return / Maleficent's Evil Spell
14. Poor Aurora / Sleeping Beauty
15. Forbidden Mountain
16. A Fairy Tale Come True
17. Battle with the Forces of Evil
18. Awakening
19. Finale
Disc Two
The Lost Chords of Sleeping Beauty
1. It Happens I Have a Picture Demo
Performed by Hans Conried and
Bill Thompson
2. It Happens I Have a Picture
Performed by Randy Crenshaw and
Dennis Kyle
3. Riddle, Diddle, One, Two, Three Demo
Performed by Verna Felton,
Barbara Jo Allen and Coleen Collins
4. Riddle, Diddle, One,
Two, Three
Performed by Cindy Robinson and
Linda Kerns
5. Evil – Evil
Demo
Performed by Hans Conried and
Bill Thompson
6. Evil – Evil
Performed by Randy Crenshaw,
Jeff Gunn and Dennis Kyle
Bonus Tracks
7. Sleeping Beauty Overture
Performed by the Tutti Camarata Orchestra
8. Blue Bird / I Wonder Album Version
Performed by Mary Costa
9. Woodland Symphony / Once Upon a Dream Album Version
Performed by Mary Costa and
Bill Lee
10. Love Theme from Sleeping Beauty
Performed by the Tutti Camarata Orchestra
The fourth release from The Legacy Collection will
celebrate the 25th anniversary of "The Little Mermaid"
and will be available on November 18,
2014. The 2-disc set will include the songs and score from
the film, plus work tapes and demos from Alan Menken and Howard
Ashman.
Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection Sleeping Beauty
2-disc set is available today, October 7,
2014. For a behind the scenes look at the Lost Chords
recording of "Evil Evil," click here: http://youtu.be/V2XVETT8oZw.
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maria.kleinman@disney.com/818.560.5867
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