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MusicX #5: “How To Write A Classic Disney Ballad”

What makes a melody "Disney"-esque?

In this week’s MusicX lecture, we dive into the roots and legacy of the classic ballads that epitomize the Walt Disney brand - think: “When You Wish Upon A Star,” “A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes,” “Someday My Prince Will Come,” and “Once Upon A Dream.” We also talk about the contributions of Great American Songbook composers like Hoagy Carmichael, find some unexpected similarities between classic Disney songs and Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody,” and receive a cameo visit from a Disney princess.

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