Learning To Tell Time Is FUN ~ Walt Disney Presents [ LP Record Album ]

Learning To Tell Time Is FUN ~ Walt Disney Presents [ LP Record Album ]
This magnificent LP Record Album was released by Disney in 1964.


Treasure Planet
Not exactly the most seamless adaptation ever attempted, this animated version of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic swashbuckler (now set in outer space, even if the "ships" appear inexplicably unchanged since the 18th century) at least benefited from Disney's always high production standards. Those factors also insure that James Newton Howard's orchestral score is serviceably effervescent and retro enough for the film's storytelling gambit--if still a long way from the heights of Korngold's triumphant, genre-defining music for The Sea Hawk and other Errol Flynn swashbucklers; call it Captain Blood-lite. The studio's marketing-driven desire to have it both ways has also awkwardly sandwiched in a couple otherwise pleasant John Rzeznik-penned modern rock tracks, "I'm Still Here," performed by the Goo Goo Dolls singer himself, and BBMak's slightly funkier take of "Always Know Where You Are." --Jerry McCulley
Customer Review: A Fantastic Score For A Great Movie
Definitely one of the--if not the--most underrated Disney movies ever. Of course, such an original concept got swept up in the intent to maximize the market-ability of the movie. Admittedly though, "Treasure Island" in space is hard to pull off, but this movie does, in part to the great score behind it. To balance a traditional 'swashbuckling' genre score with sci-fi twists can be no easy task, but its managed greatly in this soundtrack. A definite must for anyone who liked the movie and a great suggestion for anyone else.
Customer Review: A review based on the samples. (No, I don't have the CD...yet.)
I shall be rating this with stars, 5 stars being awesome and one star being lame. 1. I'm Still Here (John Rzeznik): 5 stars. I love this song! 2. Always Know Where You Are (BBMak): Um, ok, why did they put this song on the soundtrack again? 2 stars. 3. 12 Years Later: Kind of a quiet song, one I would listen to while writing. 4 stars. 4. To the Spaceport: Awesome! Kind of sounds like one of the songs from the movie "Dinosaur". (No surprise there, because James Newton Howard did the scores for both movies.) 4 stars 5. Rooftop: Wow. This song is beautiful, and it is most definately a song that I would listen to at night to lull me to sleep. 5 stars. 6. Billy Bones: Way to switch me from "lull me to sleep." to "creeping out!" 4 stars. 7. The Map: Yay for the Chronicles of Narnia people who put the first part of this song on their movie trailer! This song is DA BOMB! 5 stars. 8. Silver: Rock on all you Newfies out there! (A Newfie being slang for a Newfoundlander, or somebody that was born on Newfoundland.) This song goes out to you and smacks of the seas and the east coast. It totally fits Silver who must be either Newfie or part Newfie. (I'm sure he is, but don't bet on it.) 5 stars. 9. The Launch: Hmm. I'm not so keen on this song, but it's probably just me. 3 stars. 10.James Newton Howard really shines in one of his best musical pieces. Wow, I think this song sums up Silver and Jim's father/son pretty well. 5 stars. 11. Jim chases Morph: Meh on this song too. I love Morph though. He practically steals the movie. 3 stars. 12. Ben: Um, yeah. I don't really like this song too much. 2 stars. 13. Silver Bargains: And we are BACK TO AWESOMENESS! I love this song. It's rather bittersweet. 4 stars. 14. The Back Door: Ooh, this song has suspense weaved into it. Me likey! 4 stars. 15. The Portal: This song reminds me of in the movies when the main character tampers with something too deadly for them (like magic), and it ends up morphing them or attacking them. Sort of a "I messed up with something beyond my control, and now I'm paying for it." kind of tune. 4 stars. 16. Jim Saves the Crew: W00t! Mega freaky action music! And more of the same "Playing with fire" feelings that we got from The Portal. 5 stars. 17. Silver Leaves: Nice, soft, heart-touching music to finish up an excellent CD and movie. 4 stars.


DISNEY CONTEMPORARY SONGS: LOW VOICE BK/CD (Book & CD)
10 songs from The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Hercules, Mulan, Toy Story, The Lion King, and Pocahontas. Contents: Beauty and the Beast * Can You Feel the Love Tonight * Colors of the Wind * Go the Distance * God Help the Outcasts * Part of Your World * Reflection * Someday * When She Loved Me * You've Got a Friend in Me
Customer Review: Rare studio recording by Julian Brightman
This appears to be geared toward children, the young or very novice singer - the accompaniment is very simply structured and the vocal line mimics the original scores. Of interest however is a rare studio recording of Julian Brightman on several tracks of the CD. Interestingly enough, Brightman (normally a mellow tenor) is found here singing "Low Voice". The reduction in key seems to come from a reduction in tempo, slowing down to facilitate production of a lower voice. The approach is limited in success, coming off sounding as if in slow-motion and limiting Julians ability to leap to a higher note due to speed so some transitions to upper notes sound somewhat awkward. It's a shame Brightman wasn't given the "High Voice" version to which his talents would have been greater suited - one can only imagine the difference that would have made. However, if you are of the group that knows and appreciates the talents of this reclusive artist, even though the voice itself seems to be cloaked in this go 'round, you can appreciate him giving his all as he always does, and as usual leaves you wanting for more.