Alan Menken’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Happy EndingAlan Menken29rank/position

Happy Ending (score) – The Little Mermaid OST

This piece is used in the final scene of the hugely popular Disney film, The Little Mermaid.

Even without lyrics, the orchestral instruments draw you right into Disney’s magical world.

It’s a wonderfully arranged piece and makes the perfect background music, bringing to mind the scene where Ariel and Eric have the wedding everyone dreams of.

Horse with No RiderAlan Menken30rank/position

Horse with No Rider (From “Tangled”/Score)

An instrumental piece composed by Alan Menken that quietly conveys the story’s tension.

It plays during the scene where Maximus, the guards’ horse, encounters Mother Gothel in the forest, evoking an ominous atmosphere.

The powerful orchestral sound is striking, and it’s a recommended track not only for Disneyland fans but also for those who enjoy classical music.

JAFAR’S HOURAlan Menken31rank/position

Aladdin OST – 10 – Jafar`s Hour

Jafar, the famous villain from Aladdin.

This music conjures an image of Jafar scheming in a suspicious underground chamber.

He’s like a snake—a bit creepy, isn’t he? In the latter half, the music swells as if he’s about to pull off something grand and evil.

JASMINE RUNS AWAYAlan Menken32rank/position

Aladdin OST – 15 – Jasmine Runs Away

In Japanese, it’s “Runaway Jasmine.” As the name suggests, it’s the scene where Jasmine secretly slips out of the dull palace to see the outside world.

Jasmine dislikes arranged meetings and is a brave princess who seeks true love, right?

Kingdom CelebrationAlan Menken33rank/position

Kingdom Celebration (From “Tangled”/Score)

This is the song that plays during the story’s ending.

The ruffians who became friends realize their dreams, Rapunzel returns to the kingdom to become a princess, and she marries Flynn Rider.

Each character’s personality comes through in the short melodic lines, so I recommend listening with earphones or headphones to catch the finer details.

LEGEND OF THE LAMPAlan Menken34rank/position

Aladdin OST – 02 – Legend Of The Lamp

In English, it would be “The Legend of the Lamp.” A suspicious merchant is explaining the legend of a magic lamp.

In fact, this character only appears at this moment.

It seems he serves as a guide to show us the story of “Aladdin” when we visit this shop.

MARKETPLACEAlan Menken35rank/position

Aladdin OST – 16 – Marketplace

This is where Jasmine and Aladdin meet for the first time: the marketplace! It’s the scene where Aladdin cleverly helps Jasmine, who has never gone shopping before.

In the end, they’re chased by the guards because of Jafar, though…

The famous line “Do you trust me?” also appears.