An Analysis of Almost There from the Disney animation The Princess and the Frog
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Almost There; jazz fusion; Disney film.Abstract
This paper analyzes the song Almost There from the film The Princess and the Frog. Four aspects will be taken into consideration: the plot, the music, the dance and the stage art. The author will focus on the integration of jazz and symphonic musical elements in this song discuss why the combination of jazz and symphonic musical elements can achieve a better experience for the audience.
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