The Magic of Disney Music

It's all around you. The lyrics, the melodies, the sonic presence of Disney, whether you're in a theme park, in a movie theater, or browsing a play list. What makes Disney music so, well, magical? Why do these songs get stuck in our heads, and why do they represent, for many of us, the intangible appeal of Disney?

Musician Karl Beaudry examines the art and the science of Disney music, from the technical aspects of a successful Disney song to how Disney uses these songs to enhance the appeal of its films and theme park attractions. You’ll learn why Disney wants you to listen to certain songs at certain times and in certain places. And why you respond in just the way Disney expects you to respond!

Disney Melodies includes these "tracks":

• A layman's look at the melodies, harmonies, and rhythmic structures used to compose most Disney songs.
• How consistency plays a large part in the success of Disney music, and why it's the reason most of know whether or not a song is a "Disney song".
• The use of both music and sound in the Disney theme parks, and how no themed area is ever silent.
• Short biographies of Disney composers known and not-so-well-known, including lists of their top tunes.
• Analyses of the most popular Disney songs and shows.

Find out why you can't get that Disney song out of your head!