10 Best Animated Film Musical Numbers
5. Under The Sea The Little Mermaid (Disney) http://youtu.be/jgA2xo0HYrE Under The Sea is probably one of Disneys catchiest and most memorable musical numbers.Composed of thoroughly addictive calypso style beats and melodies complete with Caribbean steel drums, Sebastian really does make a plausible case for life in the ocean. Disney often presents characters that are motivated by ideas that are literally above their station. Ariel is a prime example of this reoccurring theme. If you ever lived in a small town, you may know what its like to feel as though youre suffocating, drowning in the lack of excitement. I cant think of a more literal metaphor for this notion than being completely immersed in salt water. Even though Sebastians case is almost airtight (you cant deny that itd be sweet to live in a world full of fish that can play musical instruments), we cant help but sense a vague bitter-sweetness, as we already know of Ariels yearning for the land. Its another example of smart, subtle composition from Disneys finest.