The Little Mermaid: Main Titles (for Symphonic Orchestra and Choir)

Alan Menken teamed up with Howard Ashman to work on the score for the 1989 Disney film, The Little Mermaid. It remains one of the most decorated albums in Menken’s wheelhouse, with it receiving multi-platinum sales and two Grammys, two Academy Awards and a Golden Globe. The Main Titles to The Little Mermaid accompanies the audience’s first glimpse at underwater life. Menken’s sensitive score is full of wonder and allows the imagination to run wild. As per many opening credits or an overture, parts of melody used in famous songs in the film feature – namely “Part of Your World”. In this version, the composition was arranged for Symphonic Orchestra and Choir by Harry Walker.