 | Favorite Disney movie/soundtrack
rating: 5
Once Upon A Dream has always been my favorite and of course the Tchaikovsky music is greatly liked as I love classical music and do not care for musicals.
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A fantastic recording and a must for even the most casual of fans!
rating: 5
If you like Sleeping Beauty, then you know how integral the music is to the entire film.
That being said, there were a couple of trademark moments that didn't get onto the CD (the moments with Briar Rose in the forest singing with the birds and owl, and the moment after Once Upon a Dream where she runs away come to mind), but I'd say that otherwise the entire score is included.
The recording is of outstanding quality, especially for it being almost 50 years old! Each instrument is heard clearly, and the vocal tracks are in great shape as well. They did a fantastic job with their restoration!
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One of the most fantastic scores for a Disney film
rating: 5
This is an orchestral-type soundtrack, while still including the Disney songs featured in the movie. George Bruns has done an amazing job of adapting Pyotr Tchaikovsky's 'Sleeping Beauty Waltz' to the movie and creating the song inspired by it (Once Upon a Dream). Bruns' score follows the movie closely, especially in track 17 ('Battle with the Forces of Evil'), a bellicose piece featuring brass & percussion sequences as the Prince escapes the Forbidden Mountain and Maleficient confronts him by turning herself into a dragon! Even young children will probably enjoy it as it contains the familiar Disney songs.
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A little bit of nostalgia
rating: 5
For as long as I can remember, "Sleeping Beauty" has been my all-time favorite Disney movie, not only because of its incredible artwork (definitely the best from Classic Disney) but also because of the soundtrack. The music evokes the visual beauty of the artwork. It was adapted from Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty Ballet, and it is one of the most beautiful, emotional pieces of music I have ever heard. The score is spectacular, especially in the ending scenes (specifically, "A Fairy Tale Come True" and "Awakening"). "Sleeping Beauty" does not have as much songs as later Disney movies (such as "Aladdin" or "Beauty and the Beast") but its quality, not quantity. Mary Costa, who did the voice of Aurora, has a beautiful voice, I always had trouble imagining a real person being able to sing like that when I was younger. Unfortunately, the actual CD isn't available, but all the tracks can be found on the iTunes Music Store. If you're a fan of Disney movies, or just good music, I suggest buying it.
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Best Disney Film Score
rating: 5
While I'm not always a big fan of the musical-esque style of Disney movies (although the kids love it, and that's what matters), Sleeping Beauty is one of the best orchestrated films I can remember. George Bruns does a brilliant job of arranging Tchaikovsky's score from the Sleeping Beauty ballet. The recording itself is decently remastered, and the small ensemble performing is excellent. Mary Costa's vocals are flawless and almost supernatural. If ever there were a disney soundtrack to own, this would be it.
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