S5 E5: Take It To The Chorus

About this episode

Conor and Caroline discuss essential ensemble numbers in Disney animation and the significance of the song 'I'm a Star' from the film Wish.

In this Rant/Rave episode, Conor and Caroline are raising their voices about some essential ensemble numbers in the current era of Disney animation. Are you in mourning with Conor at the loss of the epic choral finale that was a trademark of the Renaissance? And are you ready to hear Caroline out on why "I'm a Star" is essential not only to 2023's Wish but to The Walt Disney Company as a whole? Listen for your starting pitch because it's time to turn up and sing out! Follow us on Facebook, In...

People in this episode

Hosts: Conor Perkins, Caroline Aimetti

Topics covered

• Disney animation
• ensemble numbers
• choral finale
• Renaissance
• musical analysis

Keywords

• Disney
• animation
• ensemble numbers
• choral finale
• musical theatre

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Walt Disney Company

Books & works: Wish

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