From July 9 through July 22, Movie Addict Headquarters presents an ON DEMAND/BEST OF interview with Oscar-winner Alan Menken, who discusses the wonderful music he has composed for such Disney films as Enchanted, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Pocahontas, Aladdin, Little Shop of Horrors, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Hercules and Tangled. Menken’s eight Oscars were awarded to him for the outstanding original songs and scores he created for Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin and Pocahontas.

Listeners can hear this popular vintage episode at any time by clicking on the BlogTalkRadio link at the end of this article.

During Menken’s interview, he covers the following topics:

    His biggest challenge in writing the music for Enchanted.

    Where he gets his inspiration for his movie music.

    The key to an effective relationship between a film’s director and composer.

    His most satisfying musical accomplishment.

Menken also reveals composers he admires and shares his advice for wannabe film composers.  

HOST: Betty Jo Tucker

PRODUCER: Nikki Starr