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Took the words right out of my mouth. = ) I agree with all of this. I also agree, it's a shame he lost out at the oscars the year of HUNCHBACK.

yes, I've known about this for some months now. Very disappointing.

Definately loved the score and movie. It was wonderful hearing an Alan Menken song-score again. I agree he might have lost something after Howard Ahman passed away, but I still think his musical ability is incredible. From what I've seen the movie is still doing well, ( maybe disney will go back to their broadway type roots that they kind of strayed from since the late 90's ) = )

The Little Mermaid ( 1989)= Yes, you might laugh that a guy likes this score, but I consider it one of Menken's best works. Plus the score and songs helped put Disney back on the map ( they had considered closing the animation department prior to the time the movie came about ) Beauty and the Beast ( 1991 ): The work speaks for itself. = ) Aladdin ( 1992 ). Another Menken, of course. What can I say about this one? I've always liked the balance between middle eastern influences( Arabian Nights, One jump ahead ) and very big broadway esque tunes ( ie, Prince Ali ) Pocahontas (1995 )= Ah, Lovely score and songs. I still claim one of the best score tracks is " skirmish " Hunchback( 1996): Best Menken score ever. I only regret that it didn't lead to him winning a ninth oscar.

For me, it's: 1 Hook: From mermaids to lost boys, the arrival of tink, ultimate war 2 Indiana jones: Raider's March 3 Jurassic Park: Journey to the Island, Welcome to Jurassic Park, Theme to Jurassic Park ( love it when the choir kicks in =) ) 4 Stepmom: the day's between 5 from the star wars movies: Across the stars ( love theme to episode 2 ), Anakin's THeme, Luke and Leia, Han Solo and the Princess