[Disney BGM] Just listening will boost your mood! A collection of Disney classics

I wonder if this is love.Mack David

Is This Love? 'Cinderella' Disney / Piano Performance

This is the waltz that plays during the most romantic scene in Disney’s Cinderella—the ballroom sequence where she takes the hand of the prince she’s dreamed of and dances with him.

The lyrics, which capture the heroine’s fluttering heart as she enjoys a dreamlike moment after years of hardship under her cruel stepfamily, are especially memorable.

First beloved as a song within the film released in the United States in February 1950 and included on the original soundtrack, it has since been performed by many different singers.

Its graceful triple-time rhythm alone can make you feel as if you’re standing in a grand hall of the castle.

Why not take a short break from your busy chores or work and listen when you want to relax and drift into a dreamy mood?

To the Ends of the Earth ~How Far I’ll Go~Yabiku Tomona

Tomona Yabiku – How Far I’ll Go (From “Moana”)

2017年に日本で公開されたディズニー映画『モアナと伝説の海』。その劇中で、主人公モアナ役に抜てきされた屋比久知奈さんが高らかに歌い上げるナンバーです。自分の心の声に従って、未知なる海へ飛び出そうとする決意と葛藤を描いた本作は、聴く人の心に「一歩踏み出す勇気」をあたえてくれます。当時、新人ながら圧倒的な歌唱力で話題となった屋比久さんの伸びやかな歌声は、悩みや迷いを吹き飛ばしてくれるほどの爽快感がありますね。2017年3月に発売されたアルバム『モアナと伝説の海 オリジナル・サウンドトラック <日本語版>』などで聴くことができます。新しいことに挑戦したいときや、自分を鼓舞してテンションを上げたいときにピッタリですよ！

Enchanted SuiteAlan Menken

Enchanted Suite

Disney’s Enchanted, where modern-day New York collides with a fairytale world.

This luxurious orchestral suite distills the melodies that color its story—from sparkling, fantastical sonorities to sleek, urban rhythms—packed with all the film’s exciting elements.

Composed by Disney music maestro Alan Menken, the performance by the Hollywood Studio Symphony is breathtaking and guaranteed to set your heart racing.

In about four and a half minutes, you can relive the world of the movie, making it perfect for a quick pick-me-up while working or whenever you want to bask in a happy mood.

Its rich resonance will turn everyday life into a world of magic.

Circle of LifeElton John

Carmen Twillie, Lebo M. – Circle of Life (From “The Lion King”)

This piece opens with powerful Zulu vocals that instantly evoke the vast African savanna.

It’s famously known as the opening to Disney’s The Lion King.

Imbued with the grand theme that life turns in cycles and everything is connected, it moves the hearts of listeners.

Released as a single in August 1994, Elton John’s rich expressiveness and melodic sensibility remain as vibrant as ever.

Just by listening, you can feel the exhilaration of joining a royal celebration—making it the perfect track for waking up in the morning or for an energy boost when it really counts.

Try EverythingShakira

Shakira – Try Everything (Official Video)

Zootopia is a 2016 Disney film set in a sprawling metropolis where animals live like humans.

Many viewers were likely moved by the determination of Judy, a rookie rabbit police officer who believes in her dreams.

The film’s theme song was performed by the globally popular Shakira, who also garnered attention for voicing the in-story diva, Gazelle.

The song carries a powerful message about never giving up and continuing to take on challenges despite repeated failures, making it an uplifting pop number that naturally fills listeners with positivity.

Steamboat WillieLewis Bertram

Steamboat Willie (From “Toontown”)

When you think of that famous whistling melody that plays before Disney movies begin, many of you probably know exactly what I mean.

This cheerful, vaguely nostalgic ragtime-style piece is filled with a curious charm that makes your heart skip just by listening.

Originally composed by the Leighton Brothers in 1910, it became known worldwide after being used in a scene from a short animated film released in November 1928, where the main character whistles while steering a boat.

In recent years, it’s become familiar as the opening logo theme for Walt Disney Animation Studios.

It’s the perfect tune for anyone who wants to spend a happy, smile-inducing moment.

A Whole New World (from “Aladdin”)Alan Menken

A Whole New World (from “Aladdin”)

It’s a moving ballad by composer Alan Menken, renowned for numerous Disney film scores, and beloved by many.

This romantic piece evokes the image of traveling across the night sky on a magic carpet.

Celebrating the freedom and hope of stepping into the unknown, the song frees your mind from the task at hand and invites you into a world of fresh ideas.

Its win for Best Original Song at the 65th Academy Awards in March 1993 attests to its timeless appeal.