Ordinary Miracle is as name suggests – Part 2 of the Music of the Hunchback Sequel

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Quasimodo singing Ordinary Miracle Hunchback of Notre Dame II

Ordinary Miracle is Quasimodo sweeping solo number in the Sequel. It’s akin to the “I want something more” type of songs but it focus on Quasimodo’s desire to be loved by preferably a good-looking lady. He relates people falling in love as miracle but just an ordinary everyday miracle like lightning, architecture and growing-up.  I’ve read that people like this song and they think it’s powerful. I disargee though, I find it clumsy in every aspect.

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Quasimodo singing Ordinary Miracle Hunchback of Notre Dame II Disney

Quasimodo singing Ordinary Miracle Hunchback of Notre Dame Disney sequel 2 II picture image

Quasimodo singing Ordinary Miracle Hunchback of Notre Dame II Disney

Madeline Figurine Ordinary Miracle Hunchback of Notre Dame Disney sequel 2 II picture image

Madeline Figurine Ordinary Miracle Hunchback of Notre Dame II Disney

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Background Music is fine, the orchestra is quite nice but the medley and lyrics really kills it. Melodically the song has three parts, Quasimodo first bit where he imagines having someone love him, the second part where he discusses the “Ordinary Miracle” and the the last bit is Quasimodo’s singing about how’s he in love. Then the song goes back  to being about miracle and ends on the imagine how great it would be if someone loved him. The trouble with these parts is the don’t flow nicely into each other. The worst offender is Quasimodo singing about love and how it’s a volcano of emotion and gypsy potions can’t undo it. That part seems like it’s from a different song

Quasimodo singing Ordinary Miracle Hunchback of Notre Dame Disney sequel 2 II picture image

Quasimodo singing Ordinary Miracle Hunchback of Notre Dame II Disney

Quasimodo singing Ordinary Miracle Hunchback of Notre Dame Disney sequel 2 II picture image

Quasimodo singing Ordinary Miracle Hunchback of Notre Dame II Disney

Quasimodo singing Ordinary Miracle Hunchback of Notre Dame Disney sequel 2 II picture image

Quasimodo singing Ordinary Miracle Hunchback of Notre Dame II Disney

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

That brings us to the next point; the Lyrics. Quasimodo’s references to love and being in love with someone else as a common place miracle and  that for him that would be extraordinary miracle.  However he says that it would that it would “extraordinary if an ordinary miracle happen to him” now I know he’s referring to love but the line is written “an ordinary miracle” meaning any of the other aforemention miracles in the song would be extraordinary. However one of those miracle has already happen to him- “A Baby starts to walk or talk one day then shockingly he’s grown and in love“, Quasimodo is adult and is in love again, so an “ordinary miracle” happen kinda weakens his arrgument. Plus he sites, a natural occurrences like Lightning and Cathedrals being Miracles. Perhaps Quasimodo needs a dictionary but since he never master the alphabet maybe a dictionary is beyond him. Lightning, Architecture, and aging are not Miracles. A Miracle is an  extraordinary event manifesting divine intervention in human affairs or an extremely outstanding or unusual events, things, or accomplishments. Given the examples and how Quasimodo ruins his point I’d say the lyrics are weak.

Quasimodo does a Hand Stand while sing Ordinary Miracle Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame sequel 2 II picture image

Quasimodo does a Hand Stand while singing Ordinary Miracle Hunchback of Notre Dame II Disney

Victor and Hugo Ordinary Miracle Hunchback of Notre Dame Disney sequel 2 II picture image

Victor and Hugo Ordinary Miracle Hunchback of Notre Dame II Disney

Quasimodo singing Ordinary Miracle Hunchback of Notre Dame Disney sequel 2 II picture image

Quasimodo singing Ordinary Miracle Hunchback of Notre Dame II Disney

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hulce does a decent job with vocals, it’s not a different song to sing but I do feel he didn’t perform to his full capability.

Laverne Ordinary Miracle Hunchback of Notre Dame II sequel 2 Disney picture image

Laverne Ordinary Miracle Hunchback of Notre Dame II Disney

Quasimodo singing Ordinary Miracle Hunchback of Notre Dame Disney sequel 2 II picture image

Quasimodo singing Ordinary Miracle Hunchback of Notre Dame II Disney

Quasimodo singing Ordinary Miracle Hunchback of Notre Dame Disney sequel 2 II picture image

Quasimodo singing Ordinary Miracle Hunchback of Notre Dame II Disney

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is this song the worst in the movie? No, it’s not, but it’s not a good song either, it’s barely an adequate song.  It’s just weak.  Dare I say, Ordinary.

Next Time –  I’d Stick With You

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Quasimodo and Zephyr Hunchback of Notre Dame II Disney

Le Jour D’Amour – Part 1 of the Music of the Hunchback Sequel

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Disney is known for many things; Music, Animation etc. Conversely what Disney is known is thrown out in their sequels. So let’s tackle the music of this monstrosity of a money-making scam ( their direct to relase sequels). This first song on the list; the opening song, Le Jour D’Amour or Not Topsy Turvy – it’s the festival song.

Clopin Le Jour D'Amour Disney Hunchback of of Notre Dame II 2 Sequel picture image

Clopin Le Jour D’Amour Hunchback of Notre Dame II Disney

Clopin and Quasimodo Le Jour D'Amour Disney Hunchback of of Notre Dame II 2 Sequel picture image

Clopin and Quasimodo Le Jour D’Amour Hunchback of Notre Dame II Disney

Clopin and Quasimodo Le Jour D'Amour Disney Hunchback of of Notre Dame II 2 Sequel picture image

Clopin and Quasimodo Le Jour D’Amour Hunchback of Notre Dame II Disney

 

 

 

 

 

 

It’s Clopin’s one and only song. But Wait, it’s not just Clopin’s song it’s a duet with Quasimodo. Remember in  the original  film when Quasimodo was shoved down our throats, it’s even worst in this film. And also the Gargoyles get in on this song (eye roll).

Djali Le Jour D'Amour Disney Hunchback of of Notre Dame II 2 Sequel picture image

Djali Le Jour D’Amour Hunchback of Notre Dame II Disney

Phoebus and Esmeralda Le Jour D'Amour Disney Hunchback of of Notre Dame II 2 Sequel picture image

Phoebus and Esmeralda Le Jour D’Amour Hunchback of Notre Dame II Disney

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Clopin with an extra Le Jour D’Amour Hunchback of of Notre Dame II Disney

 

 

 

 

 

 

This song introduces us to the fact that this movie is about love. Le Jour D’Amour is supposed to a Valentine’s Day-Love is great- and a pox on you if you don’t have love in your life Day. The premise of the day, in that people yell declarations of love while some bell rings. And for some reason yellow Roses are the flower of chose for Le Jour D’Amour. Yellow Roses are yet one of many, many, fun anachronisms in this movie. The Yellow Rose wasn’t discovered till the 18th century. Yellow Roses are a very stupid chose because according to the meaning of flowers they mean Friendship, Joy, Get Well, not very good chose for a festival of love. If only roses came in other colors, a color that denotes Love and Passion, a “Lover’s Rose” if you will. Darn if only rose came in RED! Stupid movie!

Quasimodo with Zephyr and some little girl Le Jour D'Amour Disney Hunchback of of Notre Dame II 2 Sequel picture image

Quasimodo with Zephyr and some little girl Le Jour D’Amour Hunchback of Notre Dame II Disney

Clopin and Quasimodo with Puppets Le Jour D'Amour Disney Hunchback of of Notre Dame II 2 Sequel image puppet

Clopin and Quasimodo with Puppets Le Jour D’Amour Hunchback of Notre Dame II Disney

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Extras Dance Le Jour D’Amour Hunchback of Notre Dame II Disney

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now compared to the actual movie, the songs are bad. I probably could have just end my music  discussion of the sequel right there but that’s too easy, plus Le Jour D’Amour is the least guilty. It’s somewhat period appropriate, uplifting, and at least you can sing along to it, through why you want to is beyond me. I think the worst part musically is the Gargoyle’s part and I’m not fond of Quasimodo’s solo right before that. But this is my least hated song of the movie (I hesitate to use the word favorite). Don’t get me wrong it’s a stupid song about a stupid festival with stupid people dancing around like dumdums. And despite it being the best in my opinion, I’m always forgetting  it. ( in my last article post when I said what  would be next, I used a picture from Ordinary Miracle instead of a picture from Le Jour D’Amour)

Hugo and Victor Le Jour D'Amour Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame II 2 Sequel picture image

Hugo and Victor Le Jour D’Amour Hunchback of Notre Dame II Disney

Laverne as Esmeralda Le Jour D'Amour Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame II 2 Sequel picture image

Laverne as Esmeralda Le Jour D’Amour Hunchback of Notre Dame II Disney

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Quasimodo Le Jour D’Amour Hunchback of Notre Dame II Disney

 

 

 

 

 

 

And I would like to point out that the lyrics try to justify  this festival (maybe even the movie) as the “best of all” over the the original and certainly over Topsy  Turvy, but Topsy Turvy would win with both hands tied behind its’ back and little pieces of duct tape covering its’ eyes and Le Jour D’Amour can have a spear even. No contest.  (Hey, two points go to the person who knows what I just referenced with that little battle scenario comment if you know what it it)

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Quasimodo with dancing extras Le Jour D’Amour Hunchback of Notre Dame II Disney

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Sad Quasimodo Le Jour D’Amour Hunchback of Notre Dame II Disney

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Clopin Evil Smile Le Jour D’Amour Hunchback of Notre Dame Sequel Disney

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Since Le Jour D’Amour is the best of the songs in this explicit deleted fest, this is only going to get worse for me.

Next Time – Ordinary Miracles (bleh)

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Quasimodo with Madeline Figurine Hunchback of Notre Dame II Disney

Conclusion of Hunchback’s Music – A Rant and a Plea

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Hellfire wasn’t a Fluke

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As I end discussing the music I want to say ONE thing, in Hunchback of Notre Dame, when the songs differ from the standard Disney format of song-type, the songs were great and when the songs was very formulaic it was bad. I think Disney needs to  pull away from the rigidly formulaic movies and be a little more experimental.

I realize the Hunchback wasn’t a great success for them but that’s because they took a book that

a) is a piece of literature with a bittersweet ending
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b) they blended the plot so it could both be “dark” and also for kids.

 

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Tangled Promotion Poster Disney
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Snow Queen Concept Art Disney

 

I know Disney recently has been trying new things, Tangled was CG and more like a Dreamwork movie but it was still a princess movie and I was going to mention Snow Queen but that’s in development limbo right now. But maybe Disney should take what was so great about the Hunchback of Notre Dame (the dark elements) and make a dark animated movie. Let’s what would be good, mmm how about Faust:, everyone loves Faust. Or the The Monk , no that’s too dark, lots of sex and satan (but then again the main character is like a Frollo prototype). I think there was talk about doing Disney doing The Ramayana which isn’t dark but Ravana is demon king and I think it would make a great Disney movie especially if they did really cool animation. I guess either Faust alter to skew younger or the Ramayana which would need very little altering would be great.

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Frollo singing Hellfire Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame picture image

 

 

 

 

 

 

In conclusion Disney, you love Night on Bald Mountain, you love Hellfire, just make a dark movie and don’t market it for kids who know maybe that’s the shot in the arm your company needs; making a good film that people want to watch, and the people like Dark.

(2026 edit – Disney doesn’t remotely touch “dark” vibes anymore and it’s been a long while since the company has had proper villain. I’d say “that’s life” but Disney markets the “fun” villains a lot so they REALLY should craft a new villain of that type at the very least.)

Hunchback of Notre Dame Score

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Hunchback Score Might be the Best One for Disney

Frollo singing Hellfire Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame picture image
Frollo singing Hellfire Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame

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Let’s us now concluded the musical portion of Hunchback with probably the strongest aspect of it: Alan Menken’s Score. The Hunchback of Notre Dame has one of the best score that Disney has ever produced. Menken was inspired by Mozart’s Requiem Mass and there a lot of dark tonalities to the Music  which in conclude Latin chanting which add   to the gothic nature of tone to the movie. When I say Gothic I referring to the building of Notre Dame and not the genre of the Victor Hugo’s book. The score also has a lot of Leitmotifs (referring to a recurring theme associated with a particular person, place, or idea.)

Quasimodo during Out There Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame picture image
Quasimodo during Out There Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
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Frollo singing Hellfire Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
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Esmeralda singing God Help the Outcast Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame

 

Quasimodo = “Out There,” Frollo =”Hellfire,” Phoebus has this march that is heard a lot when ever he appears on the screen. This Phoebus leitmotif got reused as part of the musical for Phoebus’ introductory song “Rest and Recreation.”

Esmeralda =”God Help the Outcasts.”. Clopin doesn’t seem to get one because he is always singing. You can hear the some melody throughout the movie. Track 4 Humiliation has the melody of “Out There” and  “God help the Outcast.”

 

Quasimodo declares Sanctuary for Esmeralda Hunchback of Notre Dame Disney picture image
Quasimodo declares Sanctuary for Esmeralda

So while the songs are pretty hit and miss, the score is strong. My Favorite track is defiantly Sanctuary! It’s over the top and dramatic. Plus I’m a fan of Latin choir, it maybe a cliche but they really do make everything sound much more epic

 

Next time a slight Rant and Plea to Disney

Hunchback’s Deleted Songs

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The Two Unused Love Songs

As Long as there’s a moon Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
As Long as there’s a moon Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
In a Place of Miracles Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
In a Place of Miracles Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame

So there were two Deleted Songs in Hunchback of Notre Dame:  “As Long as there’s a Moon” and “In a Place of Miracles.” Both songs were love songs for Phoebus and Esmeralda, and occurs right before Frollo arrested anyone. It was an awkward place for the songs as it’s like “Hey Frollo is coming” “Oh no but first a love song”, it just didn’t work. The other problem is that the directors felt that a love song for Phoebus and Esmeralda took any the Quasimodo-ness from the movie, yada yada yada the directors loved Quasimodo as the focus and no else. As result no love songs.

 

In a Place of Miracles Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
In a Place of Miracles Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
As Long as there’s a moon Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
As Long as there’s a moon Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame

 

 

Both deleted songs were meh, “In a Place of Miracle” was a duet between Phoebus and Esmeralda and “As Long as there’s a moon” featured Clopin singing and followed a scene from the book. They’re average songs that were awkwardly placed.

 

As Long as there’s a moon Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
As Long as there’s a moon Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
In a Place of Miracles Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
In a Place of Miracles Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame

 

I prefer “As Long as there a moon” more than “In Place of Miracles” but then again Clopin the best human character. I also  kind of like that they didn’t have a love song however maybe the addition of love song for Phoebus and Esmeralda would have made fans believe their romance instead of just thinking Esmeralda was shallow in not choosing Esmeralda.

In a Place of Miracles Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
In a Place of Miracles Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
As Long as there’s a moon Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
As Long as there’s a moon Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame

 

 

Demo Reel Someday – The Music of the Disney’s Hunchback of Notre Dame

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The Storybroad

Esmeralda Demo Reel of Someday Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Esmeralda Demo Reel of Someday Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Esmeralda Demo Reel of Someday Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Esmeralda Demo Reel of Someday Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Esmeralda Demo Reel of Someday Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Esmeralda Demo Reel of Someday Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame

So now we come to the Demo reel of “Someday.” If “Someday” had been chosen over “God help the Outcast” the animation would have looked have followed this. It’s pretty the some as “God Help the Outcast” and it’s sung by Heidi Mollenhaur.

Esmeralda Demo Reel of Someday Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Esmeralda Demo Reel of Someday Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Esmeralda Demo Reel of Someday Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Esmeralda Demo Reel of Someday Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Esmeralda Demo Reel of Someday Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Esmeralda Demo Reel of Someday Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame

 

So the story goes that Alan Menken wrote “God Help the Outcast” for the “Esmeralda Prayer” sequence. The director felt that they wanted a song with more energy for this part because they felt Outcast was to quiet.

Menken then wrote “Someday” which is a bigger number. However untimely the Directors felt it was too big a number to be sung in Notre Dame of Paris and they went with “God help the Outcast.”

Now if you read my review of “God help the Outcast” you’d know I have some problems with song as I find to be on the condescending side. It bothers me that Directors opted for “Outcast” over “Someday” by claiming it was more humble. Example what more humble saying your at loss words or trying to relate to Mary? I find “Someday” far humbler.

Esmeralda Demo Reel of Someday Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Esmeralda Demo Reel of Someday Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Esmeralda Demo Reel of Someday Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Esmeralda Demo Reel of Someday Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Esmeralda Demo Reel of Someday Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Esmeralda Demo Reel of Someday Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame

 

It also bothers me that they claimed “Someday” was too big for Notre Dame. In “God Help the Outcast” Parishioner sing loudly and Esmeralda does belt a little bit towards the end of “God Help the Outcast.”

So why was “God Help the Outcast” chosen over “Someday”? The reason I think is untimely “God Help the Outcast” reflects Quasimodo more. Esmeralda maybe singing about Romani but the song heavy eludes back to Quasimodo. And this film never wants you to forget Quasimodo, ever. In “Someday” she says the phase “Out There” but other than that Quasimodo is really reflected back. So since the film can’t seem to go 5 minutes without Quasimodo the songs is about Outcasts and not the world as a whole.

Esmeralda Demo Reel of Someday Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Esmeralda Demo Reel of Someday Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
A Picture from the demo reel of Someday Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame image
A Picture from the demo reel of Someday Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Esmeralda Demo Reel of Someday Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Esmeralda Demo Reel of Someday Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame

 

Final Thoughts

Should they have gone with “Someday” over “God help the Outcast” for Esmeralda’s Prayer? Hard to say, while I like Someday better “God help the Outcast” has more Drama and tension to it plus it refers back to the source material; The 1939 version of Hunchback of Notre Dame, so if nothing else Film Buffs can better catch Disney ripping off another movie which what Disney loves to do.

Esmeralda Demo Reel of Someday Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Esmeralda Demo Reel of Someday Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Esmeralda Demo Reel of Someday Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Esmeralda Demo Reel of Someday Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Esmeralda Demo Reel of Someday Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Esmeralda Demo Reel of Someday Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame

 

 

 

 

Next Time – Let’s look at the songs that time forgot; The Deleted Songs of Hunchback of Notre Dame    

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Einmal Someday – The Music of the Disney’s Hunchback of Notre Dame

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The German Musical’s Rendition

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Ann Christin Elverum as Esmeralda singing Einmal Der Glöckner von Notre Dame

 

“Einmal” (Once) was performed in the German musical of Disney’s Hunchback of Notre Dame: Der Glöckner von Notre Dame. The German musical took the Disney film and made it darker and more like the book. A lot of Songs were added including “Einmal” or “Someday.”

It’s New Place in the Narrative

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Ruby Rosales as Esmeralda Der Glöckner von Notre Dame
Judy Weiss as Esmeralda with Frollo (Norbert Lamla) Der Glöckner von Notre Dame picture images
Judy Weiss as Esmeralda with Frollo (Norbert Lamla) Der Glöckner von Notre Dame

 

“Einmal” is performed after Frollo gives Esmeralda his ultimatum in jail. Esmeralda considers taking it if only to save Phoebus. Phoebus tells her she should do it for herself, so she can live. Esmeralda say she doesn’t consider a life with Frollo living. She then sings about how she hopes the world will learn after countless war and  bloodshed to live and not to hate.

 

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Ann Christin Elverum as Esmeralda Der Glöckner von Notre Dame

 

“Einmal” hits a bit more to core without gentle lyrics in the hope for peace. It less sweet and vague than “Someday.” I don’t want to get too much into “Einmal” since Der Glöckner von Notre Dame’s review day is coming.

However I do like that this song is performed as Esmeralda’s dying wish, it gives the song even more power. It also gives it a very different feeling than “God help the Outcast” and lets “Someday” stand on its own instead of just being a replacement  song.

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Judy Weiss as Esmeralda singing Einmal Der Glöckner von Notre Dame

 

I understand why it’s not in the movie even with the placement of where “Einmal” is in Der Glöckner von Notre Dame. If it had been place in a Jail scene it would have taken away the drama of the execution scene plus the music used in that scene in the movie is awesome.

Plus another Esmeralda scene without Quasimodo would have made the audience forget all about Quasimodo (or so the directors thought.)

 

Next Time – The Demo  version of Someday from the Movie

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Someday Demo Reel Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame

Eternal Someday – The Music of the Disney’s Hunchback of Notre Dame

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Eternal’s Cover of “Someday”

Eternal Someday Cover Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame picture image
Eternal Someday Cover Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Eternal Someday Cover Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame picture image
Eternal Someday Cover Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Eternal Someday Cover Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame picture image
Eternal Someday Cover Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame

 

 

The credit roll version of “Someday” on the UK release of Hunchback of Notre was performed by Eternal. Eternal is another R&B group from the 90s. Their rendition has more convention instrumental. Again this song has that 90s twinge to it, that is hard to over look. Again they have that classic 90 vocalization.  However it’s well sung and like All 4 one, it’s a heartfelt performance. Eternal’s Rendition is less gentle than All 4 One and has more power in the vocals.

Eternal Someday Cover Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame picture image
Eternal Someday Cover Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Eternal Someday Cover Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame picture image
Eternal Someday Cover Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Eternal Someday Cover Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame picture image
Eternal Someday Cover Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame

 

 The biggest problem with it, is the video. They re-create the Feast of Fools complete with jugglers and a Clopin double. However this just doesn’t work.

“Someday” is a heartfelt song about a hope for the betterment of humanity, so why am I seeing a cheap renaissance fair in the background. Also I don’t think their costumes fit in with the whole Ren-faire thing either. When I think of early Renaissance/Late Medieval, I don’t think of blue jump suit but to each their own. I’m also not a big fan of the hard cut of film. So good cover, bad video.

Eternal Someday Cover Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame picture image
Eternal Someday Cover Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Eternal Someday Cover Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame picture image
Eternal Someday Cover Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame

 

 

 

Next Time –Einmal  (Someday from the German musical)

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All 4 One Someday – The Music of the Disney’s Hunchback of Notre Dame

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All 4 One Cover of Someday Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame picture image
All 4 One Cover of Someday Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame

 

I admit it, I’m not an R&B fan. It’s never appeal to whatever music taste I have. When I was younger I didn’t care for All 4 One’s Redition of Someday during the Credit Roll. As I listen to now though I don’t hate it. In fact, I rather like it.

All 4 One Cover of Someday Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame picture image
All 4 One Cover of Someday Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
All 4 One Cover of Someday Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame picture image
All 4 One Cover of Someday Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame

 

My biggest problem with it, is it reeks of that very, very typical 1990 style. I can’t even describe it, but I know it’s there. Those smooth vocal gymnast they loved to do back then, that electric piano, etc. It just is soaked with musical mid-90s trend. That being said despite the 1990 style and R&B, I think they give a heartfelt rendition of it. I even enjoyed the music video of it. It’s simple but effective.

All 4 One Cover of Someday Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame picture image
All 4 One Cover of Someday Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
All 4 One Cover of Someday Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame picture image
All 4 One Cover of Someday Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame

The group is standing in street while clips of the movie randomly playa in clouds, sunglasses, etc. It doesn’t have to much more. Maybe it my hobby editing that I like that film clips as overlay instead of hard edits, I think it just works better with the mood of the song.

 

 

All 4 One Cover of Someday Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame picture image
All 4 One Cover of Someday Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
All 4 One Cover of Someday Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame picture image
All 4 One Cover of Someday Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame

Really I thought I was going to get snarky with this but other than the stinky 90s of it I have nothing to said, All 4 One version of “Someday” is good and I bet if Hunchback of Notre Dame came out now, Disney would have push for an Oscar.

All 4 One Cover of Someday Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame picture image
All 4 One Cover of Someday Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame

 

Next Time – Eternal’s Rendition (the UK credit Roll)

Someday Eternal Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame

The Music of the Disney’s Hunchback of Notre Dame – Someday

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Esmeralda’s Prayer Alternative

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Someday Demo Reel Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame

“Someday” was originally written to replace “God help the Outcast.”

The idea was the directors wanted a bigger number for Esmeralda praying in Notre Dame, so “Someday” was written. Upon comparing the two, they decided to go for the quieter number which was “God Help the Outcast”.  Ultimately I prefer “Someday” to “God Help the Outcast.”

I have to agree with the reasoning, that a big athematic song in a place like Notre Dame isn’t a smart chose for a number, so I understand why they went with it. But I do find “God Help the Outcast” to be not as humble or mature as “Someday.” “God Help the Outcast” is about Outcasts and “Someday” is about all people coming to together. It’s about a hope for the betterment of everyone. The song doesn’t have make over-confident boosting or the juxtaposition of Nobility asking God for selfish gains to sound more humble.

4 Versions

 

All 4 One Someday Disney HUnchback of Notre Dame picture image
All 4 One Someday Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Someday Eternal Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Someday Eternal Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Der Glockner von notre Dame German Musical of Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame picture image
Der Glockner von notre Dame German Musical of Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame

 

Here’s the trouble with “Someday;” There are four different versions of this song.

You have the original version, that was deleted from the movie in lieu of “God help the Outcast” performed by Heidi Mollenhauer. There is the version U.S Credit Roll by One 4 All. The U.K Credit Roll by Eternal.

And finally the rendition from the German musical Der Glockner Von Notre Dame called “Einmal.”

Each Version has a different feeling so it’s a little hard to review them together. So I’m not going to. Over the next few posts I’ll look at each one. Then I’ll compare them a little bit. That’s Plan Anyway!

 

First up – The U.S Credit Roll