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'Spellbound' Music: How Alan Menken and Glenn Slater Crafted the Songs

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Hollywood veteran Alan Menken teams up with lyricist Glenn Slater to craft the magical musical numbers for Netflix's sweeping new animated princess tale 'Spellbound'.
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  • Menken, the eight-time Oscar winner behind iconic Disney princess songs like 'Part of Your World' and 'A Whole New World', lends his musical magic to Skydance Animation's 'Spellbound', infusing the film with his signature sound.
  • Lyricist Glenn Slater, Menken's long-time collaborator, provides the clever, character-driven lyrics that bring the film's musical numbers to life, elevating the princess narrative with his keen storytelling touch.
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