Walt Disney Records will release the official soundtrack album for the live action feature adaptation of Beauty and the Beast. The album features the songs from the film composed by Alan Menken (Aladdin, Enchanted, Tangled, The Little Mermaid) and featuring lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice. Also included on the release is Menken’s original score, which was arranged by Christopher Benstead. The soundtrack will be released in various versions and formats on March 17, 2017. Visit Amazon to pre-order the 2-disc deluxe edition soundtrack and check back on this page for the full album details. Beauty and the Beast is directed by Bill Condon and stars Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, Kevin Kline, Josh Gad, Ewan McGregor, Stanley Tucci, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Audra McDonald, Ian McKellen and Emma Thompson. The re-telling of the animated classic will be released nationwide on March 17 by Walt Disney Pictures. Visit the official movie website for updates.
Walt Disney Records to Release Soundtrack for ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Live Action Film Adaptation
Posted: December 5, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Alan Menken, Beauty and the Beast, Bill Condon, Howard Ashman, score, Soundtrack, Tim Rice
Menken’s score was arranged by Christopher Benstead? Like he didn’t score the film himself? Strange.
Disney is releasing the soundtrack? Could’ve sworn that Lakeshore was handling this. 😉
Ha!
I hope Human Again is on the siundtrack because it wasn’t on the the original soundtrack