Description
The Phantom has one of the most incredible and powerful voices on the planet, and the pairing of that with some of Disney's top songs (mostly from films of recent years) seems a sure bet. Certainly, it's a beautifully produced collection, with Crawford backed by beautiful strings and a children's choir on "Your Heart Will Lead You Home" (from The Tigger Movie). He's so eloquent and perfect, though, that some of the whimsy and edge of the original songs is lost on his versions. "You'll Be in My Heart" is pleasantly upbeat in an adult contemporary manner, but lacks the percussive fire and vocal edge of Phil Collins' take. Certain elements of "The Lion King Medley" require a little more grit as well, though he shines on the "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" passage. He brings an emotional power to "Colors of the Wind," but not quite enough of the original spirit. Crawford is much more effective on the simpler ballads like "I Know the Truth" (from AIDA) and especially Dumbo's classic "Baby Mine," to which he brings the necessary grace and innocence. Crawford fans will surely love it, and fans of Disney may enjoy adding it to their collections. But fans of many of these original versions will hardly be tempted to stop listening to the source recordings for this project. ~ Jonathan Widran, AMG
Product Details
- Artist
- Michael Crawford
- Label / Studio
- PID
- Original year of release
- 2001
- Media Content Format
- Album
- Number of Discs
- 1
- Media Format
- Audio CD
- Year of release
- 2006
- Cast & Crew
- Michael Crawford (Music Performer)
- Robbie Buchanan (Producer)
Tracklisting
Disc 1:
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Colours of the Wind (Pocahontas)
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When She Loved Me (Toy Story II)
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Your Heart Will Lead You Home (The Tigger Movie)
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You'll Be in My Heart (Tarzan)
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If I Never Knew You (Pocahontas) - Crawford, Michael & Sherie Rene Scott
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Reflection (Mulan)
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Baby Mine (Dumbo)
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Lion King Medley (Can You Feel the Love Tonight/Circle of Life/He Lives in You/Shadowland - The Lion King)
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I Know the Truth (Aida)
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I Will Go Sailing No More (Toy Story)
