Mouse Clubhouse - Disney DVD's schedule

I've always loved Disney Music, from the films to the theme parks.
Here I'll list some of the latest from Walt Disney Records.

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	STARSTRUCK February 9, 2010 If you're a fan of the Disney Channel, you must have heard about the latest Disney Channel Original Movie, Starstruck. It's not showy High School Musical-type songs, but more modern, pop songs. More than half the songs are performed by the film's star, Sterling Knight, best known to Disney fans as Chad Dylan Cooper in Sonny With a Chance (I love that show!). Is it a prerequisite that you've got to sing before you can star in a Disney Channel series? Well, Sterling does fine in the seven new songs he's featured in. Whether or not you're starstruck by the cast, you just may enjoy this latest Disney CD.
	THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG: TIANA AND HER PRINCESS FRIENDS November 23, 2009 What if all of Disney's princesses got together and recorded a brand new album? The result would probably be Tiana and Her Princess Friends. This new album isn't just using songs from the original soundtracks, but features the princesses singing new songs. Snow White sings "Dare to Dream." Ariel sings "Beyond My Wildest Dreams," a song from the Broadway version of The Little Mermaid. Maybe I've just got Frog fever right now, but my favorite track is Princess Tiana singing, "Down in New Orleans." Not from the film's soundtrack, this version is exclusively on this album. If that appeals to you, hop to it and get yourself a copy!
	THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG November 23, 2009 The Princess and the Frog CD is sure to get you bouncing, or hopping, in your seat. Although Randy Newman provides the music for this new film, don't expect "You've Got a Friend in Me," and for that matter, this doesn't follow in the footsteps of "Someday My Prince Will Come," or "A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes." That's because this story takes place in New Orleans, the birth place of jazz! The pop single "Never Knew I Needed" by Ne-Yo is the first track on the album, although it appears during the film's end credits. (I've actually shuffled it to the bottom on my iPod.) Then you get the eight jazzy vocal tracks followed by seven tracks of the film's instrumental score. I've already listened to this CD over and over, and I think it's toadly awesome!
	SONGS TO CELEBRATE 25 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS November 3, 2009 Do you hear what I hear? It's the new Christmas CD from Disney Records, derived from the great annual block of programming on ABC television. Each year, it includes everything from Disney and non-Disney family films to the traditional TV shows many of us grew up with, such as A Charlie Brown Christmas, and the Rankin-Bass classic, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. It seems natural that Disney Records has released "Songs to Celebrate 25 Days of Christmas." Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Brian Setzer Orchestra, Alexa Vega, and Simple Plan perform some of the tunes from some of the more recent programs, and there are there's also classics such as "Put One Foot in Front of the Other" from Santa Claus is Comin' to Town. A few perennial favorites are also in the mix, such as Andy Williams' "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year," "Silver Bells" by Bing Crosby and Trudy Erwin, and the album's finale, "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" performed by Ella Fitzgerald, all of which found their way into the the soundtracks of various films. This album is sure to make your days merry and bright!
	LOS LOBOS GOES DISNEY October 27, 2009 Following a long tradition of popular singers and groups performing Disney hits, Los Lobos puts their spin on some beloved songs. The track listing is mainly Disney classics with selections both from films and the theme parks, including some rarities such as the Haunted Mansion hit "Grim Grinning Ghosts" to the equally rarely recorded "Ugly Bug Ball" from Summer Magic. These new renditions don't try to copy the originals, but offer pleasant new versions in the style that has become associated with this triple-Grammy Award winning group. While there's definitely a Latin flavor or Mexican inspiration to the music, the group seems to have a unique style of their own. Although I personally had not heard any Los Lobos music before, I found it completely enjoyable. It's bueno!
	MICKEY MOUSE CLUBHOUSE: MEESKA MOOSKA MICKEY MOUSE October 27, 2009 "Choo choo express! Choo choo express!" This is all I've heard for the last week! Both of my sons are fans of the <i>Mickey Mouse Clubhouse</i> kids TV show, so they were anxious to listen to this CD. For some reason, my youngest son immediately took to the song "Choo Choo Express" even though he had never heard it before. Interestingly, I didn't realize that the track was performed by the group They Might Be Giants, whose other Disney releases are big hits in our house. When my son allows his brother to play other songs, they both truly delight in the tracks (no "choo choo" pun intended). I don't know whether it's because they are familiar with the songs or because it's all the main Disney characters singing, but it's priceless to see the big smiles that come across their faces when they listen. In fact, this Mickey Mouse album makes them grin from ear to ear (pun intended).
	THE SHERMAN BROTHERS SONGBOOK October 13, 2009 This two CD set is a compact history of the Sherman Brothers' career with Disney from their first Disney hit "Tall Paul," right up to their songs from The Tigger Movie. In addition to the favorites, this has some rarities such as the theme of the Tokyo Disneyland attraction Meet the World, and some Disneyland Records versions of songs from their non-Disney film, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. You will definite, as one of the song titles states, "Enjoy It!"
	BABY EINSTEIN: ANIMAL FRIENDS October 6, 2009 My introduction to Baby Einstein was when my son was just a few months old. The DVD was a gift from someone, and it completely grabbed his attention. The musical style introduced classical music in a very child-friendly way, with all the bells and whistles... literally, yet soothing enough to lull him to sleep. To this day, my son can pick out Beethoven's songs when he hears them played by an orchestra. This newest Baby Einstein audio CD follows in the same style of music, but the theme this time is all animal songs, from Three Blind Mice to Turkey in the Straw. Young children will not make the animal-theme connection since there's no lyrics, but that shouldn't take away from their enjoyment of the moo-sic.
	THE HAUNTED MANSION (40th Anniversary) September 22, 2009 In honor of the attraction's 40th anniversary, Disney has released this cadaverous collection of creepy old clips from the various incarnations of the Haunted Mansion attractions around the world. The main soundtrack includes the talking bride for the first time along with all the classic narration and sound effects. The remainder of the album focuses on the music including the complete grand orchestral score of Disneyland Paris' Phantom Manor. My favorite track on this album is "The Ghostly Music Box," heard both in Anaheim and Paris. It's hauntingly beautiful... I'm dead serious!
	THE STORY AND SONG FROM THE HAUNTED MANSION September 22, 2009 When Disneyland's <i>Haunted Mansion</i> debuted in 1969, this story album was released as both a souvenir and a promotional product. Today it's creepy and it's kitchy and it combines the charm of the 1960s with sounds from the classic attraction. Robie Lester and Ron Howard (as Karen and Mike) explore the mansion, and classic Disney, with the fantastic Disney Legend Thurl Ravenscroft narrating. Thurl, who has appeared in countless Disney movies and attractions is the lead singing bust in the Haunted Mansion attraction. Taking over the role of the Ghost Host for the album is another Disney voice veteran, Pete Renoudet. You can read some of my interviews with Pete in my interviews section. Also,be sure to read my interview with Disney Records Producer Randy Thornton who talks about restoring this classic album.
	PHINEAS AND FERB September 22, 2009 This new CD features a wide arrangement of songs,all taken from the various episodes of the hit TV series, Phineas and Ferb. The most popular song, not only in my household but in a nationwide countdown is "Gitchee Gitchee Goo," which, by the way means "I love you." The extended version is on here, along with an extended version of the theme song, and it didn't miss any of my sons favorites, either. My oldest son loves "Gitchee Gitchee Goo" and the touching "Little Brothers," while my youngest loves "E.V.I.L. B.O.Y.S.," sung by a distorted-voiced Candace, usually voiced by Ashley Tisdale, except in this version, due to her allergy to wild parsnips, of course.This Phineas and Ferb is ferbulous!
	THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS: HERE COMES SCIENCE September 22, 2009 They Might Be Giants once again brings their wacky humor along with great music to Walt Disney Records for another educational CD. TMBG is a big hit in our family, and this album follows in the same style of their previous Disney releases Here Come the ABCs and Here Come the 123s. The theme this time is “science,” and this covers everything from elements to photosynthesis. Not to sound cliché, but this CD really does make learning fun, and my kids are proof they really will learn from it! It’s fun to hear my seven year old tell people the difference between speed and velocity! They Might Be Giants, in fact, they are giants in my home!
	TINKER BELL AND THE LOST TREASURE September 22, 2009 The Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure CD is actually a twofer, because you not only get the four original songs from the film's soundtrack, but other tracks inspired by the film. The musical style blends together nicely in a kind of modern pop style with a Celtic touch. This CD really takes flight with a variety of the hottest teen singers today, including American Idol Jordin Sparks and Disney Channel sensations Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, Alyson Stoner and Tiffany Thornton.