Walt Disney Records: The Legacy Collection Explained

Walt Disney Records: The Legacy Collection is a compilation album series produced and released by Walt Disney Records.

Background

The majority of the series commemorates distinct anniversaries of Disney films and the 60th anniversary of Disneyland, containing newly remastered versions of the original and expanded soundtrack albums. Each individual title features original artwork and illustrations by Walt Disney Animation Studios visual development artist, Lorelay Bové.[1] A majority of the releases feature "The Lost Chords"; newly recorded tracks done in-house by Disney staff musicians of originally discarded songs and produced to sound period-appropriate to their album counterparts. The first entry in the series, dedicated to The Lion King, was released on June 24, 2014.[2] The sixteenth volume in the series, dedicated to Aladdin was released on September 9, 2022. A box set containing the first twelve volumes was released on November 15, 2015.[3]

The Lion King

See also: The Lion King (1994 soundtrack).

The Legacy Collection: The Lion King
Type:Box set
Artist:Various artists
Released:June 24, 2014
Recorded:Fall 1993–May 1994
Studio:Media Ventures, Los Angeles
Ocean Way Studios, Los Angeles
Snake Ranch, London
Angel Recording Studios, London
BOP studios, Mmabatho
Length:2:01:05
Label:Walt Disney

The Legacy Collection: The Lion King was released on June 24, 2014, in conjunction with the 20th anniversary of The Lion King. The two-disc album includes the film's original soundtrack and approximately thirty minutes of previously unreleased music mixed by Alan Meyerson, as well as liner notes from Hans Zimmer and producer Don Hahn.[4] [5]

Footnotes

Mary Poppins

The Legacy Collection: Mary Poppins
Type:Box set
Artist:Various artists
Released:August 26, 2014
Recorded:1961, 1963, 1964, 1989, 2014
Studio:Walt Disney Studios, Burbank
Genre:Soundtrack, film score
Length:3:22:42
Label:Walt Disney

See also: Mary Poppins (soundtrack).

The Legacy Collection: Mary Poppins was released as a three-disc album on August 26, 2014, to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Mary Poppins. The first disc contains the film's complete original soundtrack, whereas the second disc contains fifteen demo recordings by the Sherman Brothers and seven "Lost Chords" recordings. The third disc consists entirely of archival recordings of story meetings held at the Walt Disney Studios between P.L. Travers, Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman, and Don DaGradi, as well as press interviews with Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke, Irwin Kostal, and the Shermans.[6]

Sleeping Beauty

The Legacy Collection: Sleeping Beauty
Type:Box set
Artist:Various artists
Released:October 7, 2014
Recorded:September–November 1958, 2014
Studio:The Walt Disney Studios, Burbank
Genre:Soundtrack, film score
Length:1:32:53
Label:Walt Disney
Producer:George Bruns

The Legacy Collection: Sleeping Beauty was released as a two-disc album on October 7, 2014, to coincide with the 55th anniversary of Sleeping Beauty.[7] The first disc contains the film's complete original soundtrack and the second disc contains three demo recordings, three "Lost Chords" recordings, and four bonus tracks.

The Little Mermaid

See also: The Little Mermaid (1989 soundtrack).

The Legacy Collection: The Little Mermaid
Type:Box set
Artist:Various artists
Released:November 24, 2014
Recorded:1988–1989
Genre:Soundtrack, film score
Length:1:47:13
Label:Walt Disney

The Legacy Collection: The Little Mermaid was released as a two-disc album on November 24, 2014, to coincide with the 25th anniversary of The Little Mermaid.[8] The album features the film's complete original soundtrack, as well as work tapes and demo recording sessions performed by composer Alan Menken and lyricist Howard Ashman.

Fantasia

The Legacy Collection: Fantasia
Type:Box set
Artist:Various artists
Released:January 13, 2015
Recorded:1938–1940, 1946, 1958, January 1982
Genre:Classical and film score
Length:3:56:45
Label:Walt Disney

The Legacy Collection: Fantasia was released as a four-disc album on January 13, 2015, to coincide with the 75th anniversary of Fantasia. The album features the original recordings conducted by the late Leopold Stokowski and performed by the Philadelphia Orchestra, as well as the 1982 digital re-recordings conducted by the late Irwin Kostal, two bonus tracks narrated by Sterling Holloway, and the previously unreleased recording of Clair de Lune, a segment that was cut from the final running order.

Pinocchio

The Legacy Collection: Pinocchio
Type:Box set
Artist:Various artists
Released:February 10, 2015
Recorded:1939, 1955, 2015
Genre:Soundtrack, film score
Length:1:15:52
Label:Walt Disney

See also: Pinocchio (soundtrack). The Legacy Collection: Pinocchio was released as a two-disc album on February 10, 2015, to coincide with the 75th anniversary of Pinocchio.[9] The album includes the film's complete soundtrack, three "Lost Chords" recordings, and five bonus tracks from The Mickey Mouse Club.

All songs are composed by Leigh Harline, with lyrics by Ned Washington. All scores are composed by Harline and Paul Smith

Tracks 4-8 are written by Jimmie Dodd.

Lady and the Tramp

The Legacy Collection: Lady and the Tramp
Type:Box set
Artist:Various artists
Released:April 28, 2015
August 21, 2015
Recorded:1954–1955, 2015
Genre:Soundtrack, film score
Length:1:15:25
Label:Walt Disney

The Legacy Collection: Lady and the Tramp was released on April 28, 2015, as a two-disc album to coincide with the 60th anniversary of Lady and the Tramp. The album includes the film's complete original soundtrack, one demo recording, two "Lost Chords" recordings, and six bonus tracks. The album was released in traditional retail forms on August 21, 2015.[10]

All songs are written by Peggy Lee and Sonny Burke. All scores are composed by Oliver Wallace.

Disneyland

The Legacy Collection: Disneyland
Type:Box set
Artist:Various artists
Released:May 20, 2015
August 21, 2015
Recorded:1955–2015
Genre:Soundtrack, ambient music, experimental music
Length:3:47:21
Label:Walt Disney
Producer:Randy Thornton

The Legacy Collection: Disneyland was released exclusively at the Disneyland Resort on May 20, 2015, commemorating the resort's 60th anniversary. The three-disc album consists entirely of music, songs and audio, featured across a variety of attractions at both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. The album was released in traditional retail forms on August 21, 2015.[11]

Cinderella

The Legacy Collection: Cinderella
Type:Box set
Artist:Various artists
Released:June 16, 2015
Recorded:1949, 2015
Genre:Soundtrack, film score
Length:1:43:51
Label:Walt Disney

The Legacy Collection: Cinderella was released as a two-disc album on June 16, 2015, to coincide with the 65th anniversary of Cinderella. The album includes the film's original soundtrack, seven demo recordings, seven "Lost Chords" recordings, and nine bonus tracks.

Toy Story

See also: Toy Story (soundtrack).

The Legacy Collection: Toy Story
Type:Box set
Artist:Randy Newman
Released:July 10, 2015
Recorded:1994–1995
Genre:Soundtrack, film score
Length:1:27:52
Label:Walt Disney

The Legacy Collection: Toy Story was released as a two-disc album on July 10, 2015, to coincide with the 20th anniversary of Toy Story. The album features the film's complete original soundtrack, four demo recordings, and three instrumental versions of the film's three songs, as well as thanks from composer Randy Newman and director John Lasseter to the orchestra.

All songs and score written, performed and composed by Randy Newman, unless otherwise noted.

Pocahontas

See also: Pocahontas (soundtrack).

The Legacy Collection: Pocahontas
Type:Box set
Artist:Various artists
Released:August 7, 2015
Recorded:1994–1995
Length:1:49:33
Label:Walt Disney

The Legacy Collection: Pocahontas was released on August 7, 2015, as a two-disc album to coincide with the 20th anniversary of Pocahontas. The release includes the film's complete original soundtrack and five demo recordings.[10]

The Aristocats

The Legacy Collection: The Aristocats
Type:Box set
Artist:Various artists
Released:August 21, 2015
Recorded:1969–1970, 2015
Genre:Soundtrack, film score
Length:1:32:16
Label:Walt Disney

The Legacy Collection: The Aristocats was released on August 21, 2015, as a two-disc album to coincide with the 45th anniversary of The Aristocats.[10] The album features the film's complete original soundtrack—released for the first time in its entirety—as well as, four demo recordings, four "Lost Chords" recordings, and five bonus tracks.

Robin Hood

The Legacy Collection: Robin Hood
Type:Box set
Artist:Various artists
Released:August 4, 2017
Recorded:1969–1973
Studio:Walt Disney Studios, Burbank
Genre:Soundtrack, film score
Length:1:30:00
Label:Walt Disney

The Legacy Collection: Robin Hood was released on August 4, 2017, as a two-disc soundtrack album. The album features the complete original soundtrack from Robin Hood, released for the first time in its entirety.[12] The album also includes five unreleased demos and the full 1974 album, Let's Hear It for Robin Hood.

Beauty and the Beast

The Legacy Collection: Beauty and the Beast
Type:Box set
Artist:Various artists
Released:February 9, 2018
Recorded:1989–1991
Length:2:01:47
Label:Walt Disney

See also: Beauty and the Beast (1991 soundtrack).

The Legacy Collection: Beauty and the Beast was released on February 9, 2018, as a two-disc soundtrack album.[13] The album features the 1991 original soundtrack from Beauty and the Beast, including deleted songs, extended score, and early demos.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

The Legacy Collection: The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Type:Box set
Artist:Various artists
Released:September 22, 2021
Recorded:1995–1996
Length:2:34:52
Label:Walt Disney

See also: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (soundtrack).

The Legacy Collection: The Hunchback of Notre Dame was released as a two-disc soundtrack album on September 22, 2021, to coincide with the 25th anniversary of The Hunchback of Notre Dame.[14]

Aladdin

The Legacy Collection: Aladdin
Type:Box set
Artist:Various artists
Released:September 9, 2022
Recorded:1991–1992
Length:1:50:50
Label:Walt Disney

See also: Aladdin (1992 soundtrack).

The Legacy Collection: Aladdin was released on September 9, 2022, to coincide with the film's 30th anniversary.[15] The album features the original 1992 soundtrack from Aladdin, including a deleted song, extended score, and alternate score.

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Grisham. Lori. Walt Disney Records to release legacy collection. June 25, 2014. USA Today. May 7, 2014.
  2. Web site: The Legacy Collection: The Lion King Celebrates 20 Years Today. Disney.com. Disney Insider. June 25, 2014. June 24, 2014.
  3. News: Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection Box Set Available Now. November 9, 2016. PR Newswire. November 16, 2016. Burbank, California. Press release.
  4. Web site: Exclusive New Art from The Legacy Collection: The Lion King. Disney.com. Disney Insider. June 26, 2014. June 18, 2014.
  5. Web site: Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection The Lion King Two Disc Set Available June 24th. PRNewswire. May 29, 2015. Burbank, California. Press release. June 23, 2014.
  6. Web site: Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection Mary Poppins Three Disc Set Available August 26. PRNewswire. May 29, 2015. Burbank, California. Press release. August 1, 2014.
  7. Web site: Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection Sleeping Beauty Two Disc Set Available Today, October 7. PRNewswire. November 29, 2014. Burbank, California. Press release. October 7, 2014.
  8. Web site: Walt Disney Records To Release Into The Woods Collectible Music Products Exclusively At Newly Launched Disney Music Emporium Site. PRNewswire. November 29, 2014. Burbank, California. Press release. November 24, 2014.
  9. Web site: Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection Pinocchio Set For Release On Feb. 10. PRNewswire. February 11, 2015. Burbank, California. Press release. February 9, 2015.
  10. Web site: Walt Disney Records Announce The Final Four Releases In The Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection Series: "Lady And The Tramp", "Pocahontas", "The Aristocats", And "Disneyland". PRNewswire. August 22, 2015. Burbank, California. Press release. August 21, 2015.
  11. Web site: Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection Disneyland Set For Release Exclusively At Disneyland Resort On May 20. PRNewswire. May 28, 2015. Burbank, California. Press release. April 28, 2015.
  12. News: Dove Cameron, Sofia Carson, Jordan Fisher, Auli'i Cravalho, and Oscar®-Winning Composer Michael Giacchino to Meet Fans at the Disney Music Emporium During D23 Expo 2017, July 14–16. May 25, 2017. PR Newswire. May 23, 2017. Burbank, California. Press release.
  13. Web site: D002679402 The Legacy Collection: Beauty and the Beast - VGMdb. vgmdb.net. en. 2018-01-18.
  14. Web site: September 8, 2021. 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' Legacy Collection Soundtrack Album Details. September 8, 2021. filmmusicreporter.com.
  15. News: July 12, 2022 . Disney Music Emporium Pavilion Returns to D23 Expo 2022, September 9 Through 11 . Disney Music Group . Business Wire . Burbank, California . July 15, 2022.