Aladdin (1992 soundtrack) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Aladdin: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack |
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| Released | October 27, 1992 (1992 Original release) March 27, 2001 (Re-release) September 28, 2004 (Special Edition) |
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| Recorded | 1991–1992 | |||
| Genre | Pop, film score | |||
| Length | 50:01 (1992 and 2001 releases) 56:52 (2004 Special Edition) |
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| Label | Walt Disney | |||
| Producer | Alan Menken Tim Rice Walter Afanasieff |
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Aladdin: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is the official music album for the 1992 Disney animated movie, Aladdin. Walt Disney Records released the album on October 27, 1992. You could buy it on CD and cassette tape.
Later, special versions of the soundtrack were released. In 1994, a big four-disc set called The Music Behind the Magic: The Musical Artistry of Alan Menken, Howard Ashman & Tim Rice came out. It included demos and unreleased songs. A new version with updated lyrics and artwork was released in 2001. Then, in 2004, a "Special Edition" came out with two demo songs that hadn't been released before.
The music from Aladdin won many awards. The composer, Alan Menken, won an Academy Award for Best Original Score and a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score. The lyricist, Tim Rice, won an Academy Award for Best Original Song and a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song for "A Whole New World". This song, sung by Regina Belle, also won a Grammy Award for Song of the Year.
The Aladdin soundtrack is one of the most popular animated film soundtracks ever. It sold over 3 million copies in the United States and 300,000 in Canada.
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Songs from the Soundtrack
The Aladdin soundtrack features amazing songs and instrumental music. The music was created by Alan Menken, and the lyrics were written by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice.
Original Soundtrack Tracklist
Here are the songs and score pieces from the original 1992 soundtrack:
All music composed by Alan Menken.
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| No. | Title | Performer(s) | Length | ||||||
| 1. | "Arabian Nights" | Bruce Adler | 1:19 | ||||||
| 2. | "Legend of the Lamp" (includes a monologue by Robin Williams) | (score) | 1:25 | ||||||
| 3. | "One Jump Ahead" | Brad Kane | 2:22 | ||||||
| 4. | "Street Urchins" | (score) | 1:52 | ||||||
| 5. | "One Jump Ahead (Reprise)" | Brad Kane | 1:01 | ||||||
| 6. | "Friend Like Me" | Robin Williams | 2:26 | ||||||
| 7. | "To Be Free" | (score) | 1:39 | ||||||
| 8. | "Prince Ali" | Robin Williams | 2:51 | ||||||
| 9. | "A Whole New World" | Brad Kane, Lea Salonga | 2:40 | ||||||
| 10. | "Jafar's Hour" | (score) | 2:43 | ||||||
| 11. | "Prince Ali (Reprise)" | Jonathan Freeman | 1:07 | ||||||
| 12. | "The Ends of the Earth" | (score) | 1:35 | ||||||
| 13. | "The Kiss" | (score) | 1:51 | ||||||
| 14. | "On a Dark Night" | (score) | 2:55 | ||||||
| 15. | "Jasmine Runs Away" | (score) | 0:46 | ||||||
| 16. | "Marketplace" | (score) | 2:37 | ||||||
| 17. | "The Cave of Wonders" | (score) | 4:57 | ||||||
| 18. | "Aladdin's Word" (includes cue from When You Wish Upon a Star) | (score) | 1:51 | ||||||
| 19. | "The Battle" | (score) | 3:39 | ||||||
| 20. | "Happy End in Agrabah" | (score) | 4:15 | ||||||
| 21. | "A Whole New World (Aladdin's Theme)" | Peabo Bryson, Regina Belle | 4:05 | ||||||
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Total length:
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50:01 | ||||||||
Special Edition Bonus Tracks
The 2004 Special Edition of the soundtrack included these extra demo songs:
All lyrics written by Howard Ashman, all music composed by Alan Menken.
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| 22. | "Proud of Your Boy (Demo)" | Alan Menken | 2:29 | ||||||
| 23. | "High Adventure (Demo)" | Alan Menken, Howard Ashman | 4:21 | ||||||
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6:50 | ||||||||
How the Music Was Made
Alan Menken created the music for Aladdin. He used a special way of composing, similar to his work on The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. This means that many of the background music pieces (called "score cues") use parts of the main songs' melodies.
Character Themes
- Aladdin's theme sounds like the song "One Jump Ahead". You can hear it in score pieces like "Street Urchins" and "Aladdin's World".
- Jasmine's theme first appears when she is introduced at the palace. This music was later turned into the song "To Be Free" for the stage musical.
- The Sultan often has royal fanfare music playing when he appears.
- Jafar's theme is darker. It sounds like an instrumental version of "Arabian Nights" or the deleted song "My Finest Hour".
- Genie shares a similar musical theme with Jasmine. This shows his wish to be free, just like Jasmine. This theme also became part of the song "To Be Free" in the stage musical.
When Aladdin and Jasmine are together, you'll often hear an instrumental version of "A Whole New World".
Songs That Didn't Make It
Before the movie was finished, some songs were written but not used. These are called "cut songs." Howard Ashman and Alan Menken wrote many of them. Later, Tim Rice also worked on some.
Some of these cut songs, like "Proud of Your Boy" and "High Adventure," were later released as demo versions on special editions of the soundtrack. "Proud of Your Boy" is even in the Aladdin stage musical today!
Awards and Sales Success
The Aladdin soundtrack was a huge success, winning many important awards.
Chart Performance
The soundtrack was popular around the world.
| Chart (1993/94) | Highest Position |
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| Australian Albums (ARIA) | 15 |
| US Billboard 200 | 6 |
Sales and Certifications
The album sold millions of copies and earned many awards for its sales.
| Region | Certification | Sales |
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| Australia (ARIA) | Platinum | 70,000^ |
| Canada (Music Canada) | 3× Platinum | 300,000^ |
| Japan (RIAJ) | Platinum | 350,000^ |
| Spain (PROMUSICAE) | Gold | 50,000^ |
| Sweden (GLF) | Gold | 50,000^ |
| United States (RIAA) | 3× Platinum | 3,000,000^ |
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Major Awards Won
The Aladdin soundtrack and its songs won many prestigious awards:
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| Award | Category | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result |
| Academy Awards | Best Original Song | "A Whole New World" – Alan Menken and Tim Rice | Won |
| "Friend Like Me" – Alan Menken and Howard Ashman | Nominated | ||
| Best Original Score | Alan Menken | Won | |
| Best Sound Effects Editing | Mark Mangini | Nominated | |
| Best Sound | Terry Porter, Mel Metcalfe, David J. Hudson, Doc Kane | Nominated | |
| Golden Globe Awards | Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy | Ron Clements & John Musker | Nominated |
| Best Original Song | "A Whole New World" – Alan Menken and Tim Rice | Won | |
| "Friend Like Me" – Alan Menken and Howard Ashman | Nominated | ||
| "Prince Ali" – Alan Menken and Howard Ashman | Nominated | ||
| Best Original Score | Alan Menken | Won | |
| Grammy Awards | Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media | Alan Menken, Tim Rice, Walter Afanasieff | Won |
| Record of the Year | "A Whole New World" – Alan Menken and Tim Rice, performed by Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle | Nominated | |
| Song of the Year | Won | ||
| Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals | |||
| Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or for Television | |||
| "Friend Like Me" – Alan Menken and Howard Ashman | Nominated | ||
| Best Musical Album for Children | Alan Menken & Tim Rice | Won | |
Images for kids
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2001 Re-release cover
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2004 Special Edition cover
