Mulan: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack [SOUNDTRACK]

Matthew Wilder, Marni Nixon, Jerry Goldsmith, Disney, Lea Salonga, Donny Osmond, Harvey Fierstein

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 2, 1998)
• Original Release Date: June 2, 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Walt Disney Records
• ASIN: B0000061CN
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (174 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #6,357 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
Lea Salonga, best known as the voice of Jasmine in Aladdin, steals the show here as the title character in Disney's Mulan. The former star of Miss Saigon adds touching elements to the feature, especially on introspective numbers such as "Reflection." Unfortunately, the voice of Donny Osmond, relegated to anthems such as "I'll Make a Man Out of You" doesn't really enhance the story line, a saga set in ancient China. Jerry Goldsmith provides the Far East tinge to the score, almost reminiscent of early Les Baxter. While Mulan is a far cry from the memorable Beauty and the Beast, it is both funny and charming. --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BEAUTIFUL, July 15, 2002

By A Customer

It took me ages to get this album but when I did I was not disappointed, it truely is beautiful! From the moment Lea Salonga sings "Reflection" a lump comes to your throat. The musical directors on this film have brought out the true chinese authenticity in the music which the stringed instruments match perfectly. There are of course more up beat songs like "I'll make a man out of you" which takes you through the soldiers training. I did find though that the beginning of "mulan's decision" on the film is just before " haircut" but isn't on the CD. Apart from that if you liked the film buy the soundtrack now and you wont be disappointed by its beautiful music!!

22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful soundtrack!, November 1, 2003

By A Customer

I loooooovvvvvvveeee this album! The story is great, the songs songs are well-written, the orchestration brilliant, and Lea Salonga's voice simply mesmerizing. I hope Disney produces more albums like this.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unneeded Ranting, January 7, 2003

By	Eve (nowhere) - See all my reviews

I think Mulan is one of the best Disney movies of all time. I love the music and the humor. I think "Reflection" is the best song, but I think the original version is better than Christina Aguilera's version. Christina is a fairly decent artist, but I don't think she did her best on the song.
I also like "True to Your Heart". It's very catchy. "I'll Make a Man Out of You" has good vocals and is also rather humorous, considering the fact that Mulan is a girl.
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