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List Price: $11.98 | | Label: Atlantic / Wea
Salesrank: 2017
Released: October 28, 1997 |
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| Media: Audio CD |
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Anastasia: Music From The Motion Picture (1997 Version) Track Listing:
1. Rumor in St. Petersburg - Jonathan Dokuchitz, Kelsey Grammer
2. Journey to the Past - Liz Callaway, Jonathan Dokuchitz, Kelsey Grammer
3. Once upon a December - Kelsey Grammer
4. In the Dark of the Night - Jonathan Dokuchitz, Bernadette Peters, Ensemble
5. Learn to Do It - Donna Lewis, Richard Marx, Richard Marz
6. Learn to Do It [Waltz Reprise] - Aaliyah
7. Paris Holds the Key (To Your Heart)
8. At the Beginning
9. Journey to the Past
10. Once upon a December - Deana Carter
11. Prologue
12. Speaking of Sophie - Liz Callaway, Angela Lansbury
13. Nightmare
14. Kidnap and Reunion - Thal�a
15. Reminiscing with Grandma - Liz Callaway
16. Finale - Liz Callaway
17. Viaje Tiempo Atr�s (Journey to the Past) [*] - Jim Cummings
Editorial Review:
One of the more successful attempts by another studio (here Fox) to make a quality animated film on par with Disney was Anastasia. The music by David Newman and songs by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (the Broadway team that won a Tony for Ragtime) give the movie a sturdy backbone. From the Zhivago-gone-Broadway opening number "A Rumor in St. Petersburg" to the Oscar-nominated get-up-and-sing "Journey to the Past," the CD is filled with bright numbers, including low-key pop versions of several of the songs. The vocal talent is exceptional, especially Liz Callaway (Grizabella in Broadway's Cats) as Anastasia (Meg Ryan supplied the speaking voice). Bernadette Peters and Jim Cummings (doing a mean Christopher Lloyd impersonation as the speaking voice of the movie's heavy, Rasputin) offer solid support, with kudos to Kelsey Grammer as Vlad, the portly sidekick. The album's (and film's) star is "Once Upon a December," simply one of the most beautiful songs ever from an animated film. Using a waltz motif that is heard throughout the film, the song--with sparse lyrics--builds into a sweeping and memorable number. It will have your dancing princesses asking for repeats. The CD's liner notes include complete lyrics. --Doug Thomas
Anastasia: Music From The Motion Picture (1997 Version) Reviews:
The world of Anastasia 
2009-09-03 - Anastasia, though not a true story, is a beautifully orchestrated soundtrack. The vocals harmonize perfectly, with the rhythms and tempos generating an emotional link to the story. Amazing!
A Journey to the Past! 
2009-07-24 - I was surprised that Journey to the Past wasn't nominated for an Academy Award. The Disney movie of Anastasia is quite typical of the Disney machine. The storyline was weak but I liked the music and the soundtrack because of the songs that made the movie sail along and work.
I could see this soundtrack launching a musical version on stage. It could work maybe not on Broadway or maybe so. Broadway is looking at Disney musicals to bring onstage and make money. The story of Anastasia is far more easily accessible to be adapted into a musical like Shrek, The Lion King, or the Little Mermaid.
I think Broadway should consider Anastasia as a possible new musical. It could work if you give it a chance.
Please correct the song credits
2009-07-01 - I have always loved the music in this movie and would recommend it, but the people you have noted in the credits on the music sampler are not correct. Please fix.
This was lovely
2009-04-22 - I loved the movie, and the soundtrack was just right. I loved the quality of the songs, and the music was just incredible. This cd was definitely worth the investment.
Anastasia
2009-01-07 - I greatly enjoy the movie and now I get to enjoy the music. CD arrived quickly and well packaged
