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Oct 31, 1992 · A whole new world (Don't you dare close your eyes) A hundred thousand things to see (Hold your breath, it gets better) I'm like a shooting star. I've come so far. I can't go back to where I used ...
A Whole New World. " A Whole New World " is the signature song from Disney 's 1992 animated feature film Aladdin, with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Tim Rice. [2] A duet originally recorded by singers Brad Kane and Lea Salonga in their respective roles as the singing voices of the main characters Aladdin and Jasmine, the ballad serves as ...
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"A Whole New World" is the key song from Disney's 1992 classic animated feature film Aladdin, which was composed by Alan Menken along with lyrics written by Tim Rice. It is a love ballad performed by Aladdin (Brad Kane) and Jasmine (Lea Salonga) during a magic carpet ride around the world.
The song was sung by Aladdin (still disguised as Prince Ali Ababwa) and Jasmine while they were riding on the Magic Carpet about the new world that they are about to discover together, such as Egypt and Greece, while their love for each other blossomed before they eventually stop in China to watch fireworks. All the while, Jasmine silently deciphers that Prince Ali is the boy that she met in the marketplace.
After Aladdin saves Agrabah and the Sultan allows Jasmine to marry whomever she deems worthy, an engaged Aladdin and Jasmine reprise the song as fireworks light the night sky to celebrate the new chapter of their lives.
•Howard Ashman and Alan Menken discussed writing a song for the Magic Carpet ride, but Ashman passed away in March 1991, while the film was still in development. Fortunately, Tim Rice was able to put his work on The Lion King on hold to help Menken finish the song on Ashman's behalf.
•Alan Menken's tentative title for the Magic Carpet ride was "The World at Your Feet." It was Tim Rice who changed it to "A Whole New World."
•In 1993, Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle performed it at the 65th Academy Awards and later won for Best Original Song. It was also nominated for AFI's 100 Years...100 Songs as one of 15 from Disney and one of 17 from an animated movie to be nominated. The ones that eventually made the cut were: "When You Wish Upon a Star" (#7), "Someday My Prince Will Come" (#19), "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" (#36), "Wind Beneath My Wings" (#44), "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" (#47), "Beauty and the Beast" (#62), "The Rainbow Connection" (#74), and "Hakuna Matata" (#99).
•The song would later be featured in attractions at the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts such as The Magic Carpets of Aladdin and Mickey's PhilharMagic. Additionally, it was featured in a scene in World of Color and a short scene in Fantasmic!, and Disney in the Stars at Hong Kong Disneyland.
•The scene is one of the very few in the original script to have survived into the final film.
•Nineteen years after the song was made, a parody of it called "Aerial Area Rug" from the Phineas and Ferb episode "Magic Carpet Ride" was done.
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Jun 3, 2019 · "A Whole New World" is a song from Disney's 1992 animated feature film Aladdin, with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Tim Rice. A duet originally recorded ...
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Nov 7, 2018 · Get ready for a shining, shimmering, splendid sing-along! Join Aladdin and Princess Jasmine on a magic carpet ride with this official lyric video of ‘A Whole...
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Nov 30, 2023 · The Message Behind The Song. “A Whole New World” is not just a love song. It holds a more profound message about freedom, exploring new possibilities, and embracing adventure. The song represents a desire for change and a willingness to take risks. It encourages us to take a leap of faith and go after the things we want in life.
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Jun 19, 2024 · A Whole New World, the iconic theme song from Disney’s Aladdin, is a timeless classic that has captured the hearts of millions around the world. Written by renowned composer Alan Menken and lyricist Tim Rice, this enchanting melody carries a profound and inspirational message that resonates with listeners of all ages.
