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Disney’s Greatest Hits, Vol. 1, 2001, New York, NY: Walt Disney Records. 60 minutes.
Age/Interest Level: 1-12 years
Lexile Level: N/A
Awards: N/A
Reader Annotation: Some of the most famous (and some lesser known) songs from Disney films are presented in this collection of recordings, ranging from “Kiss the Girl” to “Cruella De Vil”.
Plot Summary: One of the key features of a Disney film is the music, and some of the best songs from those films are collected together here. These are great, often known, songs that parents enjoy just as much as their children do. These are the original songs from the films, with minimal editing, so sometimes the sound quality is different based on age, but these are the songs Disney considers the best of the best.
Critical Evaluation: These are the original Disney songs, some of them are attributed to villains while other are jubilation pieces. They lack the context of the film, so they are presented just as great songs to dance to, to sing to, or to simply listen to. The various styles can give children an appreciation for different ways of finding rhythms, particularly since the compilers were careful not to overload the recording with too many fast or slow songs. There’s a nice pace throughout, allowing anyone to listen and find a new favorite without becoming overwhelmed.
Why Included: These are the classics of film and, having them together showcases the versatility of the films. It’s also an enterprise which children still love and these songs still remain great classics.
Age/Interest Level: 1-12 years
Lexile Level: N/A
Awards: N/A
Reader Annotation: Some of the most famous (and some lesser known) songs from Disney films are presented in this collection of recordings, ranging from “Kiss the Girl” to “Cruella De Vil”.
Plot Summary: One of the key features of a Disney film is the music, and some of the best songs from those films are collected together here. These are great, often known, songs that parents enjoy just as much as their children do. These are the original songs from the films, with minimal editing, so sometimes the sound quality is different based on age, but these are the songs Disney considers the best of the best.
Critical Evaluation: These are the original Disney songs, some of them are attributed to villains while other are jubilation pieces. They lack the context of the film, so they are presented just as great songs to dance to, to sing to, or to simply listen to. The various styles can give children an appreciation for different ways of finding rhythms, particularly since the compilers were careful not to overload the recording with too many fast or slow songs. There’s a nice pace throughout, allowing anyone to listen and find a new favorite without becoming overwhelmed.
Why Included: These are the classics of film and, having them together showcases the versatility of the films. It’s also an enterprise which children still love and these songs still remain great classics.