Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1486717 Composed by Alan Menken. Arranged by Eric R. Broadway,Contemporary,Film/TV,Musical/Show. Score. 5 pages. Overture & Storybook Musical Arrangements #1063783. Published by Overture & Storybook Musical Arrangements (A0.1486717). 'Main Titles' is the score for the Opening Credits sequence of Disney's animated classic, The Little Mermaid (1989). This sequence transitions the audience from Fathoms Below, with its cloudy grey tones, into an underwater kingdom full of color and fantasy. 'Main Titles' is an instrumental rendition of Part of Your World, in which Thomas Pasatieri orchestrated the iconic melody written by Alan Menken. It's one of the most memorable and grand opening sequences of any Disney animated feature.The Little Mermaid (1989) score garnered Alan Menken his first 2 Academy Awards (Best Original Score and Best Original Song), with many more Oscar winnings to follow.This arrangement for solo piano is a reduction of the full orchestra, and is suited for Intermediate pianists. Chords are marked throughout. This arrangement includes an optional Segue introduction (6 bars). It also includes an extended ending 'reprise' which is a reference to Alan Menken's original synth demo score for this scene; making it more comprehensive to play as a solo on the piano.
