Belle
Beauty and the Beast Company, Paige O'Hara, Richard White, Disney
Lyrics currently unavailable…
13 fans
15 facts about this song
Song Origin"Belle" is one of the primary songs from Disney's classic 1991 film "Beauty and the Beast."
|
Artists InvolvementThe song is performed by Paige O'Hara, the voice of Belle, with Richard White who voices Gaston.
|
Musicals Creators"Belle" is a product of the fantastic collaboration of Alan Menken, who wrote the music, and Howard Ashman, who wrote the lyrics.
|
Character DevelopmentThe song is useful in showcasing the personality of Belle, her longing for more than just her provincial life, and Gaston's interest in her.
|
Awards and AchievementsThe soundtrack of "Beauty and the Beast", which includes "Belle", won the Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition Written for a Motion Picture or for Television in 1992.
|
Cinematic ImpactThe sequence that accompanies "Belle" displays the quiet, provincial town where Belle lives and is considered groundbreaking in its use of the multiplane camera technique, making it visually dynamic.
|
Cultural Impact"Belle" is an iconic Disney song, often featured in Disney music compilations. It is also performed live in Disneyland parks during "Beauty and the Beast" themed performances.
|
Broadway AppearanceThe song was retained for the Broadway adaptation of "Beauty and the Beast", further adding to its popularity.
|
Reprised VersionThe song has a shorter reprised version wherein Belle voices out her longing for adventure, which becomes a key theme for her character development in the movie.
|
Live-Action PerformanceEmma Watson performed the song in the 2017 live-action movie adaptation of "Beauty and the Beast". While the song's essence remained the same, it featured new orchestration to suit the film's reimagined setting.
|
Song's DurationThe full version of "Belle" is around 5 minutes and 9 seconds long, making it one of the longest songs in the movie.
|
Critical AcclaimMusic critics have praised "Belle" for its lyrical brilliance, catchy melody, and how it sets the tone for the whole movie.
|
InspirationThe song "Belle" is inspired by traditional musical theatre, drawing parallels to the opening number in "The Sound of Music" where the central character Maria walks through the hills while singing about her life.
|
Role in StorytellingMore than a song, "Belle" acts as a storytelling device, introducing major characters, their motivations, and the central setup of the narrative in "Beauty and the Beast".
|
Influence in Animation"Belle" showcased the storytelling potential of songs in animation films, influencing numerous animated films directed at children and adults alike in the following years.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Belle Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 16 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/2131417/Disney/Belle>.
Powered by CITE.ME
Discuss the Belle Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In