The Hunchback Of Notre Dame: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack

I am a classic lit fan, but I have not read Hunchback of Notre Dame. I do know what was used from the book in the movie and what they changed to make it suitable for kids. But I am not here to discuss the movie.

I am here to discuss the music. People seem to diss this movie, but they tend to forget that the songs are quite truthful to the book. Stephen Schwartz is a GOD when it comes to lyrics; Alan Menken is an amazing composer. They work togethter amazingly. Unlike Pocahountas, I think this was much better because they were working with a story that was different than the fairytale children stories that Disney usually did. (This was done by the directors of Beauty and the Beast, and that was quite adult too if you can think about it.) The lyrics are adult themed in a sense.

The Bells of Notre Dame--Always gave me chills listening to it. You can just picture the story in your mind. You can feel the fear, the anger, and the mystery. "Who is the...Read more

Wow, what to say about this movie? It is by far my favourite movie now, above Titanic and Braveheart both. I saw the movie in the theater when it first came out instead of ID4 and I fell in love with the soundtrack then. My favourite song on this ("The Bells of Notre Dame") still brings tears to my eyes when I hear it (the reprise as well), and I have probably heard it 1000 times now. "Heaven's Light / Hellfire" is incredible... beautiful and chilling, inspiring and haunting (just like love). When I hear "Hellfire" it gives me chills. This soundtrack is just as good as the movie, in fact I think that it makes the movie complete. I am recommending it to all of my friends (I am 20) and they all look at me funny. Being the Mommy of a wonderful 2 year old I get sick and tired of Disney stuff, but this will always be an exception (however although she loves the music I do feel that this movie was meant for a much more mature audience). This...Read more

The main reason I got this PERFECT CD was... Clopin. I am obsessed, and I give you permission to pity me. I just loved 'Hellfire' and 'Bells of Notre Dame', but by far my two favorites would be 'Topsy Turvy' and 'The Court of Miracles'. Both sung by Clopin... Half of these songs made a shiver go up my spine and I think I giggled a couple of times... My favorite Disney Movie. EVER. Wonderfully dark and a nice twist from the traditional Disney. If I could I'd give this 100 stars... But 5 is okay, too.