Disney Mania 5 is the latest in a series which combines favorite teen singers with classic Disney movie songs. It's very cool from every angle. Teens will enjoy their favorite artists, little kids will love hearing songs from favorite movies, and parents will like reminiscing to some of the classic songs.
Disney Mania - The Series
The Disney Mania series takes favorite teen Disney singers and mixes them with some of our favorite Disney movie songs of new and old. This is the fifth in the series and may be my favorite so far. It is destined to be a hit if only because of the artist list, but the songs are in most cases matched perfectly to the artist.Cool Combos
One of my favorite songs on this CD is "When She Loved Me" (Toy Story 2) by Jordan Pruit. The original song was done by Sarah McLachlan and I'm amazed by how well Jordan's voice fits the style and spirit of the original.Another favorite is "Cruella De Vil" (101 Dalmations) by Hayden Panettiere. Now, I admit to being a fan of Hayden's long before she was on Disney or played the cheerleader on "Heroes." And "Cruella De Vil" is not one of my favorite songs, but it is a perfect one for Hayden's earthy voice.
Miley Cyrus, "Hannah Montana," is great at everything she tries, but "Part of Your World" is a perfect and fun song for her.
I really think everyone in the family can enjoy most of this CD from their own individual perspective.
Disney Mania 5 - Other Tracks
While I enjoy Vanessa Hudgens and B5, I've heard better versions of "Colors of the Wind" and the "Siamese Cat Song." I'm not as familiar with the Jonas Brothers, but I'm not a fan of their version of "I Wan'na Be Like You." T-Squad's version of "Second Star to the Right" pales in comparison to Jesse McCartney's earlier version.I did enjoy most of the other songs and would think that the CD was worth buying since probably ten of the fifteen songs are great. I would buy it if only to hear more solos by Drew Seeley and Lucas Grabeel.
Track Listing - Disney Mania 5
- Part Of Your World [Little Mermaid] - Miley Cyrus (of "Hannah Montana")
- Two Worlds [Tarzan]- Corbin Bleu (of "High School Musical")
- So This Is Love [Cinderella]- The Cheetah Girls
- I Wan'na Be Like You [Jungle Book]- Jonas Brothers
- When She Loved Me [Toy Story 2] - Jordan Pruit
- Kiss The Girl [Little Mermaid] - Ashely Tisdale (of "High School Musical")
- Second Star to the Right [From Peter Pan] - T-Squad
- Cruella De Vil [101 Dalmatians] - Hayden Panettiere
- Colors Of The Wind [Pocahontas] - Vanessa Hudgens (of "High School Musical")
- Go the Distance [From Hercules] - Lucas Grabeel (of "High School Musical")
- Siamese Cat Song [From Lady and the Tramp] - B5
- Reflection [From Mulan] - Everlife
- Let's Get Together [From the Parent Trap] - Go-Go's
- True To Your Heart [Tarzan] - Keke Palmer (of "Jump In")
- Find Yourself [from Disney Pixar's Cars] - Drew Seeley (of "High School Musical")
