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"Frozen Heart"

Song from the album Frozen

Published
Wonderland Music Company
Released
November 25, 2013
Recorded
2012[1]
Genre
Show tune
Length
1:45
Label
Walt Disney
Writer
Kristen Anderson-Lopez ·
 Robert Lopez
 
Producer
Kristen Anderson-Lopez ·
 Robert Lopez ·
 Christophe Beck ·
 Chris Montan ·
 Tom MacDougall
 
Frozen track listing

 "Frozen Heart"
 (1) "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?"
 (2)
 
"Frozen Heart" is a song from the 2013 Disney animated film Frozen, with music and lyrics by Kristen-Anderson Lopez and Robert Lopez and performed in the film's prologue by a group of icemen.


Contents  [hide]
1 Production and writing
2 Synopsis
3 Composition
4 Critical reception
5 Other languages
6 Charts
7 Reception

Production and writing[edit]
The Lopez songwriting duo explained that the song "has origins in a type of song used in past Disney films, like the "Song of the Roustabouts" from Dumbo and "Fathoms Below" from The Little Mermaid". Kristen said "I guess we were in a meeting, and I kept saying: ‘if we could just have a song which basically said the ice is beautiful and dangerous and set up a little mystery'", while Robert added the "masculine energy of the song establishes the expansiveness of the story". He said "I think that’s why 'Fathoms Below' is in The Little Mermaid. It’s telling the boys this is going to be a story with songs, but there’s going to be something in it for everyone...It’s not just a princess movie. And Frozen isn't just a princess movie. It’s got a lot of action and fun and entertainment and stuff like that, and 'Frozen Heart' kind of tells you there’s going to be some violence in this story."[2] Even including the deleted song "We Know Better", Frozen Heart is chronologically the first song to take place in the film.[3] From Director said "The ‘Frozen Heart’ sequence plays like a fairy tale prophecy – a small story that brings ill tidings – and it’s interesting to note that early drafts of the screenplay included a more explicit prophecy, hints of which can be heard in the song ‘Spring Pageant’ on the Deluxe Edition of the soundtrack album. The decision to drop this prophecy in favour of something less direct is one of a number of smart moves made by screenwriter and co-director Jennifer Lee".[4]
Synopsis[edit]

 

 The significance of the opening song Frozen Heart is two-fold: as a tool for both exposition and foreshadowing. In the context of Kristoff's (pictured) backstory, it shows his relationship with the reindeer Sven and how he enters the lonely ice business. The song also creates a thematic connection between frozenness and hearts - with ice being something of beauty and danger, which will become vital to the narrative later on.
The song is sung by a group of ice harvesters who are cutting blocks of ice from a frozen lake. Throughout the song, a young Kristoff and his pet reindeer Sven try to join the adult harvesters, but are constantly shut out, and at the conclusion, try their best to emulate the harvesters as they leave on their wagon under a night sky lit up by the Northern lights, after a hard day's work. The beat is supplied by the cutting noise as their saws cut through the ice, and gradually picks up as the song progresses. Many of the lyrics supplied throughout the song foreshadow things to come in the movie, especially in regard to Anna's and Elsa's actions. For instance, the concluding line "beware the frozen heart” is intriguingly ambiguous on just who should beware: those who know the person with a frozen heart (Elsa), or the person suffering from a frozen heart themselves (Anna).[4]
Composition[edit]
"Frozen Heart" is the opening number of Frozen, and is "a mood-establishing tune sung by workers cutting through ice".[2] The motif from Frozen Heart "plays just after Elsa strikes Anna's heart with ice after the reprise to "For the First Time in Forever", reinforcing the theme of frozen hearts. In the opening song, they warn: "beware the frozen heart". The Meaning of Repentance argues "This is a foreshadow of things to come, as we face this concept in multiple ways throughout the plot".[5] WeirdArtBrown argues the song is in the tradition of the "Opening with a choral arrangement, preferably a work song" genre, seen in such songs as: "Virginia Company" in Pocahontas, “Fathoms Below” from The Little Mermaid, “The Ballad of Sweeney Todd" from Sweeney Todd, and “Look Down" from Les Miserables. The site describes this song as "a throaty chant sung by an anonymous group of men harvesting ice".[6]
HomebodyAbroad noted "Each of these songs, except the opening "Frozen Heart" sequence, are presented from flawed characters who don't quite have everything in place."[7] It argues "The opening song of the movie works like the chorus of an ancient Greek play; the nameless characters pour onto the screen and present the thematic elements of the play". It notes the line "And break the frozen heart" is potent as it foreshadows in an unsubtle manner the metaphorical and literal frozen hearts of Elsa and Anna respectively. "Strike for love and strike for fear" is also an important line as "Love and fear are the two counter-balances of this whole story. This is the core theme of the movie, and a good paradigm for viewing much of life."[7] Barnabas File said "it foreshadows the key themes of the film—the beauty and danger of ice (the created order) as well as the tension between love and fear (the human condition)".[8] From Director described it as "a song that’s much more than it seems", adding "‘Frozen Heart’ is a surprisingly violent song to begin a Disney Princess film with".[4]
Critical reception[edit]
GeeksOfDoom wrote "The brute voices behind this opening track, all unified and macho in the vein of “I'll Make a Man Out of You” from Mulan and “Song of Mor’Du” from Brave, are strong in vocal quality and attitude. “This icy force, both foul and fair, has a frozen heart worth mining,” they chant. The song swings in an entrancing motion as the men warn about the perilous ice". The site also deemed it a TOP 5 TRACK from the film, along with two songs and two score pieces.[9] Rochester City newspaper said "Both the album opener “Frozen Heart” and the character-establishing “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” deeply resemble Disney’s song output under Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid”) and that helps them feel instantly familiar".[10] The Kilt wrote "The first two songs in the album, “Frozen Heart” and “Do You Want to Build a Snowman,” give the listener a basic understanding of what Frozen is about", and said of the former: "“Frozen Heart” is a dark, but lively tune that represents the beauty, danger and power of ice. It has a chaotic, yet beautiful and clever mix of exciting Scandinavian folk and sinister orchestral music."[11] DadInACape wrote "“Frozen Heart” starts the film off strong with a solid, sea-chanty-esque rhthym".[12]
Other languages[edit]
The Korean language version sung by Kim Cheol-han, Park Sang-jun, Lee Sang-ik and Lee Jae-ho appeared on the Gaon Music Chart's download sub-chart, however did not appear on the main Gaon Singles Chart.[13]
Charts[edit]

Chart (2013–14)
Peak
 position


South Korea (Gaon International Chart)[14]
13
South Korea (Gaon Chart)[15]
97

Reception[edit]
1.Jump up ^ Perlman, Jake (February 10, 2014). "On the Scene: 'Frozen' cast performs live for the first (and probably only) time ever". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 10, 2014. "It was the first time the cast had ever sung the songs live and the first time many had sung the songs at all since they recorded the soundtrack a year and a half ago."
2.^ Jump up to: a b Peterson, Price (2013-11-26). "Explaining Five Songs from 'Frozen'". The Wire. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
3.Jump up ^ "Analysis: The Deleted Songs of Frozen | Love Pirate's Ship's Log". Lovepirate77.wordpress.com. 2014-02-23. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
4.^ Jump up to: a b c "Frozen Archives | Film analysis, reviews, essays and books". Fromdirector.net. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
5.Jump up ^ Hartsfield, Ray (2014-02-22). "The Meaning Of Repentance.: {Beware the frozen heart.}". Themeaningofrepentance.blogspot.com.au. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
6.Jump up ^ "Weird Art At Brown — Frozen: As Told Through Cliches". Weirdartatbrown.tumblr.com. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
7.^ Jump up to: a b "Homebody Abroad: Why Frozen is the Best Animated Disney Musical Ever". Homebodyabroad.blogspot.com.au. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
8.Jump up ^ Harrison, Ircel (2014-05-17). "Barnabas File: Frozen: A Review". Barnabasfile.blogspot.com.au. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
9.Jump up ^ "Disney In Depth: ‘Frozen’ Soundtrack Review". Geeksofdoom.com. 2014-01-23. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
10.Jump up ^ Divezur, Roman. "CD Review: Disney's "Frozen" Soundtrack | Music Reviews". Rochester City Newspaper. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
11.Jump up ^ "The Kilt : Frozen soundtrack is dramatic, exciting ★★★★½". Theadamskilt.com. 2014-02-04. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
12.Jump up ^ http://dadinacape.com/2014/03/disneys-frozen-review/
13.Jump up ^ "Gaon Download Chart 2014년 3월 2주차". Gaon (in Korean). March 1, 2014. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
14.Jump up ^ "Gaon Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Chart.
15.Jump up ^ "Gaon Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Chart.


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 The topic of this article may not meet Wikipedia's notability guideline for music. Please help to establish notability by adding reliable, secondary sources about the topic. If notability cannot be established, the article is likely to be merged, redirected, or deleted.
Find sources: "Frozen Heart" – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR · free images (July 2014)

"Frozen Heart"

Song from the album Frozen

Published
Wonderland Music Company
Released
November 25, 2013
Recorded
2012[1]
Genre
Show tune
Length
1:45
Label
Walt Disney
Writer
Kristen Anderson-Lopez ·
 Robert Lopez
 
Producer
Kristen Anderson-Lopez ·
 Robert Lopez ·
 Christophe Beck ·
 Chris Montan ·
 Tom MacDougall
 
Frozen track listing

 "Frozen Heart"
 (1) "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?"
 (2)
 
"Frozen Heart" is a song from the 2013 Disney animated film Frozen, with music and lyrics by Kristen-Anderson Lopez and Robert Lopez and performed in the film's prologue by a group of icemen.


Contents  [hide]
1 Production and writing
2 Synopsis
3 Composition
4 Critical reception
5 Other languages
6 Charts
7 Reception

Production and writing[edit]
The Lopez songwriting duo explained that the song "has origins in a type of song used in past Disney films, like the "Song of the Roustabouts" from Dumbo and "Fathoms Below" from The Little Mermaid". Kristen said "I guess we were in a meeting, and I kept saying: ‘if we could just have a song which basically said the ice is beautiful and dangerous and set up a little mystery'", while Robert added the "masculine energy of the song establishes the expansiveness of the story". He said "I think that’s why 'Fathoms Below' is in The Little Mermaid. It’s telling the boys this is going to be a story with songs, but there’s going to be something in it for everyone...It’s not just a princess movie. And Frozen isn't just a princess movie. It’s got a lot of action and fun and entertainment and stuff like that, and 'Frozen Heart' kind of tells you there’s going to be some violence in this story."[2] Even including the deleted song "We Know Better", Frozen Heart is chronologically the first song to take place in the film.[3] From Director said "The ‘Frozen Heart’ sequence plays like a fairy tale prophecy – a small story that brings ill tidings – and it’s interesting to note that early drafts of the screenplay included a more explicit prophecy, hints of which can be heard in the song ‘Spring Pageant’ on the Deluxe Edition of the soundtrack album. The decision to drop this prophecy in favour of something less direct is one of a number of smart moves made by screenwriter and co-director Jennifer Lee".[4]
Synopsis[edit]

 

 The significance of the opening song Frozen Heart is two-fold: as a tool for both exposition and foreshadowing. In the context of Kristoff's (pictured) backstory, it shows his relationship with the reindeer Sven and how he enters the lonely ice business. The song also creates a thematic connection between frozenness and hearts - with ice being something of beauty and danger, which will become vital to the narrative later on.
The song is sung by a group of ice harvesters who are cutting blocks of ice from a frozen lake. Throughout the song, a young Kristoff and his pet reindeer Sven try to join the adult harvesters, but are constantly shut out, and at the conclusion, try their best to emulate the harvesters as they leave on their wagon under a night sky lit up by the Northern lights, after a hard day's work. The beat is supplied by the cutting noise as their saws cut through the ice, and gradually picks up as the song progresses. Many of the lyrics supplied throughout the song foreshadow things to come in the movie, especially in regard to Anna's and Elsa's actions. For instance, the concluding line "beware the frozen heart” is intriguingly ambiguous on just who should beware: those who know the person with a frozen heart (Elsa), or the person suffering from a frozen heart themselves (Anna).[4]
Composition[edit]
"Frozen Heart" is the opening number of Frozen, and is "a mood-establishing tune sung by workers cutting through ice".[2] The motif from Frozen Heart "plays just after Elsa strikes Anna's heart with ice after the reprise to "For the First Time in Forever", reinforcing the theme of frozen hearts. In the opening song, they warn: "beware the frozen heart". The Meaning of Repentance argues "This is a foreshadow of things to come, as we face this concept in multiple ways throughout the plot".[5] WeirdArtBrown argues the song is in the tradition of the "Opening with a choral arrangement, preferably a work song" genre, seen in such songs as: "Virginia Company" in Pocahontas, “Fathoms Below” from The Little Mermaid, “The Ballad of Sweeney Todd" from Sweeney Todd, and “Look Down" from Les Miserables. The site describes this song as "a throaty chant sung by an anonymous group of men harvesting ice".[6]
HomebodyAbroad noted "Each of these songs, except the opening "Frozen Heart" sequence, are presented from flawed characters who don't quite have everything in place."[7] It argues "The opening song of the movie works like the chorus of an ancient Greek play; the nameless characters pour onto the screen and present the thematic elements of the play". It notes the line "And break the frozen heart" is potent as it foreshadows in an unsubtle manner the metaphorical and literal frozen hearts of Elsa and Anna respectively. "Strike for love and strike for fear" is also an important line as "Love and fear are the two counter-balances of this whole story. This is the core theme of the movie, and a good paradigm for viewing much of life."[7] Barnabas File said "it foreshadows the key themes of the film—the beauty and danger of ice (the created order) as well as the tension between love and fear (the human condition)".[8] From Director described it as "a song that’s much more than it seems", adding "‘Frozen Heart’ is a surprisingly violent song to begin a Disney Princess film with".[4]
Critical reception[edit]
GeeksOfDoom wrote "The brute voices behind this opening track, all unified and macho in the vein of “I'll Make a Man Out of You” from Mulan and “Song of Mor’Du” from Brave, are strong in vocal quality and attitude. “This icy force, both foul and fair, has a frozen heart worth mining,” they chant. The song swings in an entrancing motion as the men warn about the perilous ice". The site also deemed it a TOP 5 TRACK from the film, along with two songs and two score pieces.[9] Rochester City newspaper said "Both the album opener “Frozen Heart” and the character-establishing “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” deeply resemble Disney’s song output under Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid”) and that helps them feel instantly familiar".[10] The Kilt wrote "The first two songs in the album, “Frozen Heart” and “Do You Want to Build a Snowman,” give the listener a basic understanding of what Frozen is about", and said of the former: "“Frozen Heart” is a dark, but lively tune that represents the beauty, danger and power of ice. It has a chaotic, yet beautiful and clever mix of exciting Scandinavian folk and sinister orchestral music."[11] DadInACape wrote "“Frozen Heart” starts the film off strong with a solid, sea-chanty-esque rhthym".[12]
Other languages[edit]
The Korean language version sung by Kim Cheol-han, Park Sang-jun, Lee Sang-ik and Lee Jae-ho appeared on the Gaon Music Chart's download sub-chart, however did not appear on the main Gaon Singles Chart.[13]
Charts[edit]

Chart (2013–14)
Peak
 position


South Korea (Gaon International Chart)[14]
13
South Korea (Gaon Chart)[15]
97

Reception[edit]
1.Jump up ^ Perlman, Jake (February 10, 2014). "On the Scene: 'Frozen' cast performs live for the first (and probably only) time ever". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 10, 2014. "It was the first time the cast had ever sung the songs live and the first time many had sung the songs at all since they recorded the soundtrack a year and a half ago."
2.^ Jump up to: a b Peterson, Price (2013-11-26). "Explaining Five Songs from 'Frozen'". The Wire. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
3.Jump up ^ "Analysis: The Deleted Songs of Frozen | Love Pirate's Ship's Log". Lovepirate77.wordpress.com. 2014-02-23. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
4.^ Jump up to: a b c "Frozen Archives | Film analysis, reviews, essays and books". Fromdirector.net. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
5.Jump up ^ Hartsfield, Ray (2014-02-22). "The Meaning Of Repentance.: {Beware the frozen heart.}". Themeaningofrepentance.blogspot.com.au. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
6.Jump up ^ "Weird Art At Brown — Frozen: As Told Through Cliches". Weirdartatbrown.tumblr.com. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
7.^ Jump up to: a b "Homebody Abroad: Why Frozen is the Best Animated Disney Musical Ever". Homebodyabroad.blogspot.com.au. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
8.Jump up ^ Harrison, Ircel (2014-05-17). "Barnabas File: Frozen: A Review". Barnabasfile.blogspot.com.au. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
9.Jump up ^ "Disney In Depth: ‘Frozen’ Soundtrack Review". Geeksofdoom.com. 2014-01-23. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
10.Jump up ^ Divezur, Roman. "CD Review: Disney's "Frozen" Soundtrack | Music Reviews". Rochester City Newspaper. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
11.Jump up ^ "The Kilt : Frozen soundtrack is dramatic, exciting ★★★★½". Theadamskilt.com. 2014-02-04. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
12.Jump up ^ http://dadinacape.com/2014/03/disneys-frozen-review/
13.Jump up ^ "Gaon Download Chart 2014년 3월 2주차". Gaon (in Korean). March 1, 2014. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
14.Jump up ^ "Gaon Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Chart.
15.Jump up ^ "Gaon Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Chart.


[hide]
v ·
 t ·
 e
 
Disney's Frozen

 
Anna ·
 Elsa ·
 Kristoff ·
 Olaf ·
 Hans
 
 
Music
"Frozen Heart" ·
 "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" ·
 "For the First Time in Forever" ·
 "Love Is an Open Door" ·
 "Let It Go" ·
 "Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People" ·
 "In Summer" ·
 "Fixer Upper"
 
 
Television
Once Upon a Time (season 4 ·
 "There's No Place Like Home") (2013-2014)
 
 
Video games
Frozen: Olaf's Quest (2013) ·
 Frozen Free Fall (2013) ·
 Disney Infinity (2013) ·
 Club Penguin (2013) ·
 Fantasia: Music Evolved (2014)
 
 
Related
Frozen (franchise) ·
 Get a Horse! (2013) ·
 The Snow Queen (1845) ·
 List of accolades received by Frozen
 
 
Category Category ·
 Portal Portal
 
 
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Do You Want to Build a Snowman?
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"Do You Want to Build a Snowman?"

Song by Kristen Bell, Agatha Lee Monn & Katie Lopez from the album Frozen

Published
Wonderland Music Company
Released
November 25, 2013
Recorded
2012[1]
Genre
Show tune
Length
3:28
Label
Walt Disney
Writer
Kristen Anderson-Lopez ·
 Robert Lopez
 
Producer
Kristen Anderson-Lopez ·
 Robert Lopez ·
 Christophe Beck ·
 Chris Montan ·
 Tom MacDougall
 
Frozen track listing

"Frozen Heart"
 (1) "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?"
 (2) "For the First Time in Forever"
 (3)
 
"Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" is a song from the 2013 Disney animated feature film Frozen, with music and lyrics composed by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez.


Contents  [hide]
1 Synopsis
2 Production
3 Critical reception
4 Other languages
5 Charts 5.1 Certifications
6 Performances
7 References
8 External links

Synopsis[edit]
The song is performed in the film by Kristen Bell, Agatha Lee Monn, and Katie Lopez, each playing the role of Princess Anna at different ages. It occurs near the beginning of the film when Elsa has been locked away in her room because her parents are afraid of her losing control of her powers and hurting Anna. As the girls grow older together, they are kept apart. After their parents are killed in a storm at sea, Anna once again sadly asks her sister to come out, to no avail.
Production[edit]
At one point Disney considered removing the song from the film as they were afraid it resulted in a song-heavy opening act. However it was put back after being well received by the Disney staff. StitchKingdom explains, "due to pacing of the film, this song was constantly being cut and put back in during the film’s development. Ultimately, studio employees demanded it stay in."[2] During the film's development, Lopez at one point had to travel to Los Angeles to work in person with the production team to try to fix the song, and they had to sit down and work through how Elsa sounds like versus how Anna sounds like.[3] Christophe Beck, who wrote the film's score, added the interlude for the montage scenes.
After the film was released, a fan put together a version of the song to show how a reprise could have worked at the climax of the film, when Elsa realizes that Anna is completely frozen. After the songwriters viewed that fan clip in January 2014, Anderson-Lopez mentioned that at one point, she actually had pitched a reprise of the song for the film's climax.[4] Lopez added, "I know people have reacted well to the video that's out there, but ... if you watch it in the flow of the movie, it would be jarring to have them break into song at that moment."[4]
When the same clip was mentioned in an interview, director Jennifer Lee explained that according to Disney music producer Chris Montan (who has worked on nearly every Disney and Pixar animated film from the start of the Disney Renaissance), it is traditional in Disney animated musicals to have no more songs after the end of the second act.[3]
Critical reception[edit]

 

 Thematically, the idea of having the two princess sisters on opposite sides of a door within the same shot - both desperately wanting to open it but unable to - was something that greatly appealed to the songwriters.[5]
The song received widespread acclaim from film critics, music critics, and audiences. Kyle Smith of The New York Post dubbed it a "classic".[6] USA Today called it "a lovely musical number that illustrates Anna's emotional yearning, sung with heartfelt sweetness by Bell."[7] Alonso Duralde of The Wrap labeled it "poignant".[8] Moviefone describes the song as "sob-inducing", and "the best song in Frozen".[9] Scott Mendelson of Forbes talks about the "richness and a subtle sadness to the core relationship between Anna and Elsa, of so much time lost to fear, self-doubt, and some questionable parenting at a key juncture", and goes on to describe "Do You Want To Build A Snowman" as a "beautiful song...it's just one of a handful of terrific songs".[10] Mendelson added, "I was deathly afraid [it] would come back as a climactic refrain should the story end badly."[10] Sputnikmusic said "the songs complement the gorgeous visuals well, especially in the first extended cut "Do You Want to Build a Snowman" and its tear-pleading climax and conclusion", and argues "it’s one of the few vocal tracks far removed from the crushing vapidity of the other material".[11] The Rochester City Newspaper described the song as "character-establishing", and noted that along with "Frozen Heart", it "deeply resemble[s] Disney's song output under Alan Menken...and that helps them feel instantly familiar". The soundtrack review adds, "While "Snowman" works better in the film (the visuals fill in some of the song's gaps) the twee-cute vocals and gorgeous melody help its memorability".[12] AllMusic said this song and the love duet "Love Is an Open Door" have "contemporary Broadway dazzle".[13]
Other languages[edit]
Several other language versions of the song have been successful. The Japanese language version called "Yukidaruma Tsukurō" (雪だるまつくろう?, "Let's Make a Snowman") was sung by Sayaka Kanda, who played 18 year old Anna, as well as Sumire Morohoshi and Natsuki Inaba, who played Anna aged 12 and 8 respectively. It appeared on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 in April and May 2014, peaking at number 39, and was popular enough to be certified gold for 100,000 digital downloads by the RIAJ in May 2014.[14][15] The Korean language version was sung by Yoon Si-young, Lee Ji-min and Park Ji-yoon. In March 2014, it reached number 115 on the Gaon Singles Chart, after being downloaded 17,000 times.[16][17]
Charts[edit]

Chart (2013–14)
Peak
 position


Australia (ARIA)[18]
45
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[19]
61
Ireland (IRMA)[20]
35
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[21]
30
South Korea (Gaon International Chart)[22]
3
South Korea (Gaon Chart)[22]
5
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[23]
26
US Billboard Hot 100[24]
51
US Heatseekers Songs (Billboard)[25]
1

Certifications[edit]

Region
Certification
Sales/shipments


Australia (ARIA)[26]
Golddagger 35,000^
Mexico (AMPROFON)[27]
Gold 30,000^
United Kingdom (BPI)[28]
Silverdagger 200,000^
United States (RIAA)[29]
Platinumdagger 1,000,000^

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone
xunspecified figures based on certification alone
 

Performances[edit]
Kristen Bell sang the song live as her character throughout every stage of her life at the Vibrato Grill Jazz Club in Los Angeles to celebrate the film.[30]
Twenty-six members of the Disney Channel Circle of Stars performed a cover video of the song in July 2014.[31][32][33]
References[edit]
1.Jump up ^ Perlman, Jake (February 10, 2014). "On the Scene: 'Frozen' cast performs live for the first (and probably only) time ever". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 10, 2014. "It was the first time the cast had ever sung the songs live and the first time many had sung the songs at all since they recorded the soundtrack a year and a half ago."
2.Jump up ^ "REVIEW: 'Frozen' Soundtrack Disney's Best Since 'Beauty and the Beast'". Stitch Kingdom. 2013-11-04. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
3.^ Jump up to: a b August, John; Aline Brosh McKenna (February 1, 2014). "Episode 128: Frozen with Jennifer Lee — Transcript". Scriptnotes. johnaugust.com. Retrieved March 27, 2014.
4.^ Jump up to: a b Watkins, Gwynne (January 15, 2014). "Frozen Composers Assess 6 Fan-Created Homages to Their Songs". Vulture.com. New York Media LLC. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
5.Jump up ^ Exclusive interview with the talented duo behind the music of Disney's Frozen at Examiner.com
6.Jump up ^ Smith, Kyle (November 20, 2013). "Disney’s ‘Frozen’ will melt your heart". The New York Post. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
7.Jump up ^ Puig, Claudia (November 26, 2013). "'Frozen' mixes song, wit and heart in magical winter tale". USA Today. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
8.Jump up ^ Duralde, Alonso (November 3, 2013). "‘Frozen’ Review: Disney's Best Animated Musical Since ‘Beauty and the Beast’ (Video)". The Wrap. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
9.Jump up ^ "'Frozen' Song 'Do You Want to Build a Snowman?' Made Even More Sob-Inducing by Fans (VIDEO) - The Moviefone Blog". Moviefone. 2013-12-31. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
10.^ Jump up to: a b Mendelson, Scott (November 19, 2014). "Review: 'Frozen' Is Disney's Triumphant Reaffirmation Of Its Cultural Legacy". Forbes. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
11.Jump up ^ "Review: Disney Soundtracks - Frozen: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack". Sputnikmusic. 2013-11-25. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
12.Jump up ^ DeTurck, Matt (November 27, 2014). "CD Review: Disney's "Frozen" Soundtrack". Rochester City Newspaper. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
13.Jump up ^ Phares, Heather. "Frozen [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]". AllMusic. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
14.Jump up ^ "Japan Billboard Hot 100 2014/05/12". Billboard (in Japanese). May 12, 2014. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
15.Jump up ^ "レコード協会調べ　5月度有料音楽配信認定" [Record Association Investigation: May Digital Music Download Certifications] (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. June 20, 2014. Retrieved June 20, 2014.
16.Jump up ^ "Gaon Digital Chart 2014년 3월 2주차". Gaon (in Korean). March 1, 2014. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
17.Jump up ^ "Gaon Download Chart 2014년 3월 2주차". Gaon (in Korean). March 1, 2014. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
18.Jump up ^ "Australian-charts.com – Kristen Bell – Do You Want to Build a Snowman?". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
19.Jump up ^ "Kristen Bell Album & Song Chart History" Canadian Hot 100 for Kristen Bell.
20.Jump up ^ "Chart Track: Week 10, 2014". Irish Singles Chart.
21.Jump up ^ "Archive Chart". Scottish Singles Top 40.
22.^ Jump up to: a b "Gaon Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Chart.
23.Jump up ^ "Archive Chart: 2014-04-19" UK Singles Chart.
24.Jump up ^ "Kristen Bell Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot 100 for Kristen Bell.
25.Jump up ^ "Billboard - Artists - Kristen Bell - Heatseeking songs". Retrieved 22 May 2014.
26.Jump up ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2014 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association.
27.Jump up ^ "Certificaciones Mensuales 2014". Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas. Facebook. July 28, 2014. Retrieved August 1, 2014.
28.Jump up ^ "British single certifications – Kristen Bell – Do You Want to Build a Snowman?". British Phonographic Industry. Enter Do You Want to Build a Snowman? in the field Search. Select Title in the field Search by. Select single in the field By Format. Click Go
29.Jump up ^ "American single certifications – Kristen Bell – Do You Want to Build a Snowman?". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH
30.Jump up ^ "Kristen Bell sings "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" live. [VIDEO]". Wimp. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
31.Jump up ^ Stutz, Colin (July 20, 2014). "Disney Channel Stars Team to Cover 'Do You Want to Build a Snowman?' from 'Frozen'". Billboard. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
32.Jump up ^ Bricker, Tierney (July 16, 2014). "26 Disney Channel Stars Come Together for the Most Epic Frozen Cover Ever". E! Online (E! Entertainment Television, LLC.). Retrieved 21 July 2014.
33.Jump up ^ Walsh, Hadley (July 18, 2014). "26 Disney Channel Stars Come Together For A Fun Cover Of 'Do You Want To Build A Snowman?'". The Huffington Post (TheHuffingtonPost.com, Inc.). Retrieved 21 July 2014.
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Do You Want to Build a Snowman?
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"Do You Want to Build a Snowman?"

Song by Kristen Bell, Agatha Lee Monn & Katie Lopez from the album Frozen

Published
Wonderland Music Company
Released
November 25, 2013
Recorded
2012[1]
Genre
Show tune
Length
3:28
Label
Walt Disney
Writer
Kristen Anderson-Lopez ·
 Robert Lopez
 
Producer
Kristen Anderson-Lopez ·
 Robert Lopez ·
 Christophe Beck ·
 Chris Montan ·
 Tom MacDougall
 
Frozen track listing

"Frozen Heart"
 (1) "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?"
 (2) "For the First Time in Forever"
 (3)
 
"Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" is a song from the 2013 Disney animated feature film Frozen, with music and lyrics composed by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez.


Contents  [hide]
1 Synopsis
2 Production
3 Critical reception
4 Other languages
5 Charts 5.1 Certifications
6 Performances
7 References
8 External links

Synopsis[edit]
The song is performed in the film by Kristen Bell, Agatha Lee Monn, and Katie Lopez, each playing the role of Princess Anna at different ages. It occurs near the beginning of the film when Elsa has been locked away in her room because her parents are afraid of her losing control of her powers and hurting Anna. As the girls grow older together, they are kept apart. After their parents are killed in a storm at sea, Anna once again sadly asks her sister to come out, to no avail.
Production[edit]
At one point Disney considered removing the song from the film as they were afraid it resulted in a song-heavy opening act. However it was put back after being well received by the Disney staff. StitchKingdom explains, "due to pacing of the film, this song was constantly being cut and put back in during the film’s development. Ultimately, studio employees demanded it stay in."[2] During the film's development, Lopez at one point had to travel to Los Angeles to work in person with the production team to try to fix the song, and they had to sit down and work through how Elsa sounds like versus how Anna sounds like.[3] Christophe Beck, who wrote the film's score, added the interlude for the montage scenes.
After the film was released, a fan put together a version of the song to show how a reprise could have worked at the climax of the film, when Elsa realizes that Anna is completely frozen. After the songwriters viewed that fan clip in January 2014, Anderson-Lopez mentioned that at one point, she actually had pitched a reprise of the song for the film's climax.[4] Lopez added, "I know people have reacted well to the video that's out there, but ... if you watch it in the flow of the movie, it would be jarring to have them break into song at that moment."[4]
When the same clip was mentioned in an interview, director Jennifer Lee explained that according to Disney music producer Chris Montan (who has worked on nearly every Disney and Pixar animated film from the start of the Disney Renaissance), it is traditional in Disney animated musicals to have no more songs after the end of the second act.[3]
Critical reception[edit]

 

 Thematically, the idea of having the two princess sisters on opposite sides of a door within the same shot - both desperately wanting to open it but unable to - was something that greatly appealed to the songwriters.[5]
The song received widespread acclaim from film critics, music critics, and audiences. Kyle Smith of The New York Post dubbed it a "classic".[6] USA Today called it "a lovely musical number that illustrates Anna's emotional yearning, sung with heartfelt sweetness by Bell."[7] Alonso Duralde of The Wrap labeled it "poignant".[8] Moviefone describes the song as "sob-inducing", and "the best song in Frozen".[9] Scott Mendelson of Forbes talks about the "richness and a subtle sadness to the core relationship between Anna and Elsa, of so much time lost to fear, self-doubt, and some questionable parenting at a key juncture", and goes on to describe "Do You Want To Build A Snowman" as a "beautiful song...it's just one of a handful of terrific songs".[10] Mendelson added, "I was deathly afraid [it] would come back as a climactic refrain should the story end badly."[10] Sputnikmusic said "the songs complement the gorgeous visuals well, especially in the first extended cut "Do You Want to Build a Snowman" and its tear-pleading climax and conclusion", and argues "it’s one of the few vocal tracks far removed from the crushing vapidity of the other material".[11] The Rochester City Newspaper described the song as "character-establishing", and noted that along with "Frozen Heart", it "deeply resemble[s] Disney's song output under Alan Menken...and that helps them feel instantly familiar". The soundtrack review adds, "While "Snowman" works better in the film (the visuals fill in some of the song's gaps) the twee-cute vocals and gorgeous melody help its memorability".[12] AllMusic said this song and the love duet "Love Is an Open Door" have "contemporary Broadway dazzle".[13]
Other languages[edit]
Several other language versions of the song have been successful. The Japanese language version called "Yukidaruma Tsukurō" (雪だるまつくろう?, "Let's Make a Snowman") was sung by Sayaka Kanda, who played 18 year old Anna, as well as Sumire Morohoshi and Natsuki Inaba, who played Anna aged 12 and 8 respectively. It appeared on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 in April and May 2014, peaking at number 39, and was popular enough to be certified gold for 100,000 digital downloads by the RIAJ in May 2014.[14][15] The Korean language version was sung by Yoon Si-young, Lee Ji-min and Park Ji-yoon. In March 2014, it reached number 115 on the Gaon Singles Chart, after being downloaded 17,000 times.[16][17]
Charts[edit]

Chart (2013–14)
Peak
 position


Australia (ARIA)[18]
45
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[19]
61
Ireland (IRMA)[20]
35
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[21]
30
South Korea (Gaon International Chart)[22]
3
South Korea (Gaon Chart)[22]
5
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[23]
26
US Billboard Hot 100[24]
51
US Heatseekers Songs (Billboard)[25]
1

Certifications[edit]

Region
Certification
Sales/shipments


Australia (ARIA)[26]
Golddagger 35,000^
Mexico (AMPROFON)[27]
Gold 30,000^
United Kingdom (BPI)[28]
Silverdagger 200,000^
United States (RIAA)[29]
Platinumdagger 1,000,000^

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone
xunspecified figures based on certification alone
 

Performances[edit]
Kristen Bell sang the song live as her character throughout every stage of her life at the Vibrato Grill Jazz Club in Los Angeles to celebrate the film.[30]
Twenty-six members of the Disney Channel Circle of Stars performed a cover video of the song in July 2014.[31][32][33]
References[edit]
1.Jump up ^ Perlman, Jake (February 10, 2014). "On the Scene: 'Frozen' cast performs live for the first (and probably only) time ever". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 10, 2014. "It was the first time the cast had ever sung the songs live and the first time many had sung the songs at all since they recorded the soundtrack a year and a half ago."
2.Jump up ^ "REVIEW: 'Frozen' Soundtrack Disney's Best Since 'Beauty and the Beast'". Stitch Kingdom. 2013-11-04. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
3.^ Jump up to: a b August, John; Aline Brosh McKenna (February 1, 2014). "Episode 128: Frozen with Jennifer Lee — Transcript". Scriptnotes. johnaugust.com. Retrieved March 27, 2014.
4.^ Jump up to: a b Watkins, Gwynne (January 15, 2014). "Frozen Composers Assess 6 Fan-Created Homages to Their Songs". Vulture.com. New York Media LLC. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
5.Jump up ^ Exclusive interview with the talented duo behind the music of Disney's Frozen at Examiner.com
6.Jump up ^ Smith, Kyle (November 20, 2013). "Disney’s ‘Frozen’ will melt your heart". The New York Post. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
7.Jump up ^ Puig, Claudia (November 26, 2013). "'Frozen' mixes song, wit and heart in magical winter tale". USA Today. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
8.Jump up ^ Duralde, Alonso (November 3, 2013). "‘Frozen’ Review: Disney's Best Animated Musical Since ‘Beauty and the Beast’ (Video)". The Wrap. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
9.Jump up ^ "'Frozen' Song 'Do You Want to Build a Snowman?' Made Even More Sob-Inducing by Fans (VIDEO) - The Moviefone Blog". Moviefone. 2013-12-31. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
10.^ Jump up to: a b Mendelson, Scott (November 19, 2014). "Review: 'Frozen' Is Disney's Triumphant Reaffirmation Of Its Cultural Legacy". Forbes. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
11.Jump up ^ "Review: Disney Soundtracks - Frozen: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack". Sputnikmusic. 2013-11-25. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
12.Jump up ^ DeTurck, Matt (November 27, 2014). "CD Review: Disney's "Frozen" Soundtrack". Rochester City Newspaper. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
13.Jump up ^ Phares, Heather. "Frozen [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]". AllMusic. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
14.Jump up ^ "Japan Billboard Hot 100 2014/05/12". Billboard (in Japanese). May 12, 2014. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
15.Jump up ^ "レコード協会調べ　5月度有料音楽配信認定" [Record Association Investigation: May Digital Music Download Certifications] (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. June 20, 2014. Retrieved June 20, 2014.
16.Jump up ^ "Gaon Digital Chart 2014년 3월 2주차". Gaon (in Korean). March 1, 2014. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
17.Jump up ^ "Gaon Download Chart 2014년 3월 2주차". Gaon (in Korean). March 1, 2014. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
18.Jump up ^ "Australian-charts.com – Kristen Bell – Do You Want to Build a Snowman?". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
19.Jump up ^ "Kristen Bell Album & Song Chart History" Canadian Hot 100 for Kristen Bell.
20.Jump up ^ "Chart Track: Week 10, 2014". Irish Singles Chart.
21.Jump up ^ "Archive Chart". Scottish Singles Top 40.
22.^ Jump up to: a b "Gaon Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Chart.
23.Jump up ^ "Archive Chart: 2014-04-19" UK Singles Chart.
24.Jump up ^ "Kristen Bell Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot 100 for Kristen Bell.
25.Jump up ^ "Billboard - Artists - Kristen Bell - Heatseeking songs". Retrieved 22 May 2014.
26.Jump up ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2014 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association.
27.Jump up ^ "Certificaciones Mensuales 2014". Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas. Facebook. July 28, 2014. Retrieved August 1, 2014.
28.Jump up ^ "British single certifications – Kristen Bell – Do You Want to Build a Snowman?". British Phonographic Industry. Enter Do You Want to Build a Snowman? in the field Search. Select Title in the field Search by. Select single in the field By Format. Click Go
29.Jump up ^ "American single certifications – Kristen Bell – Do You Want to Build a Snowman?". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH
30.Jump up ^ "Kristen Bell sings "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" live. [VIDEO]". Wimp. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
31.Jump up ^ Stutz, Colin (July 20, 2014). "Disney Channel Stars Team to Cover 'Do You Want to Build a Snowman?' from 'Frozen'". Billboard. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
32.Jump up ^ Bricker, Tierney (July 16, 2014). "26 Disney Channel Stars Come Together for the Most Epic Frozen Cover Ever". E! Online (E! Entertainment Television, LLC.). Retrieved 21 July 2014.
33.Jump up ^ Walsh, Hadley (July 18, 2014). "26 Disney Channel Stars Come Together For A Fun Cover Of 'Do You Want To Build A Snowman?'". The Huffington Post (TheHuffingtonPost.com, Inc.). Retrieved 21 July 2014.
External links[edit]
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v ·
 t ·
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Disney's Frozen

 
Anna ·
 Elsa ·
 Kristoff ·
 Olaf ·
 Hans
 
 
Music
"Frozen Heart" ·
 "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" ·
 "For the First Time in Forever" ·
 "Love Is an Open Door" ·
 "Let It Go" ·
 "Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People" ·
 "In Summer" ·
 "Fixer Upper"
 
 
Television
Once Upon a Time (season 4 ·
 "There's No Place Like Home") (2013-2014)
 
 
Video games
Frozen: Olaf's Quest (2013) ·
 Frozen Free Fall (2013) ·
 Disney Infinity (2013) ·
 Club Penguin (2013) ·
 Fantasia: Music Evolved (2014)
 
 
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For the First Time in Forever
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"For the First Time in Forever"

Song by Kristen Bell & Idina Menzel from the album Frozen

Published
Wonderland Music Company
Released
November 25, 2013
Recorded
2013[1]
Genre
Show tune
Length
3:46
Label
Walt Disney
Writer
Kristen Anderson-Lopez ·
 Robert Lopez
 
Producer
Kristen Anderson-Lopez ·
 Robert Lopez ·
 Christophe Beck ·
 Chris Montan ·
 Tom MacDougall
 
Frozen track listing

"Do You Want to Build a Snowman?"
 (2) "For the First Time in Forever"
 (3) "Love Is an Open Door"
 (4)
 
"For the First Time in Forever" is a song from Disney's 2013 animated feature film Frozen, with music and lyrics composed by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. It is reprised later in the musical. Both versions are sung by princess sisters Anna (Kristen Bell) and Elsa (Idina Menzel).


Contents  [hide]
1 Production
2 Synopsis 2.1 Original
2.2 Reprise
3 Critical reception 3.1 Original
3.2 Reprise
4 Other languages
5 Charts 5.1 Certifications
6 Performances
7 References

Production[edit]
The song was composed relatively late in the production process in June 2013.[2] This was only five months before the film's November 27, 2013 release date, when the filmmakers were scrambling to make the film work after realizing in February it still wasn't working.[3][4][5]
The original version of the song contained a line about "I hope that I don't vomit in his face," which was deemed unacceptable by Disney as a reference to bodily fluids.[6] The Lopezes' daughter, Katie, came up with the replacement line that ended up in the film: "I wanna stuff some chocolate in my face."[6]
As for the reprise, there was originally a different confrontation song for the scene where Elsa strikes Anna with her powers entitled "Life's Too Short" (the premise being that life's too short to waste it with someone who doesn't understand them), which itself would have been reprised later when the sisters realize that life's too short to live life alone. As the characters evolved throughout the writing process (specifically Elsa was turned from a villain to a tragic hero), the song was deemed too vindictive and was instead replaced with a reprise of this song, to create a motif.[7]
When the necessity of a reprise dawned upon Anderson-Lopez, she wrote it in only about 20 minutes, and then successfully pitched it on her own to the Disney production team, as Lopez was already in Los Angeles trying to fix "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?"[8]
Synopsis[edit]
Original[edit]










 Elsa sings a solemn and frightened counterpoint melody to Anna's bright and cheery song of anticipation. This dynamic is reprised later in the film when Anna confronts Elsa in her ice tower.
In the first version, the song shows Anna's happiness and naive optimism when preparing for Elsa's coronation. During the third verse, Elsa sings a counterpoint melody (with some of the same lyrics that are later used as the first verse of "Let It Go") that expresses her fear of accidentally revealing her ice powers and her anxiety about opening the gates. Elsa orders the guards to open the gates, and Anna joyfully wanders down a causeway into the town. The song is cutoff mid-note when Anna crashes into Hans's horse, and subsequently falls into a rowboat. This version goes up a half-step with each verse, starting in F major and ending in G major for the finale.
Reprise[edit]
In the reprise, Anna has arrived at Elsa's ice palace to try to get her to unfreeze the kingdom, after she unknowingly sparked an eternal winter. She also wants Elsa to be her sister again. However, Elsa refuses because she feels she cannot control her powers and that she is better off alone where she can't hurt anyone. As Anna's tries to reason with her sister, Elsa's fear intensifies, resulting in her being covered in a blizzard of ice particles as a physical manifestation of her emotions, and she blocks out Anna's calming words. At one point Elsa turns her back to her sister to form a two shot west, a blocking technique normally used in American soap operas. Finally, paranoid and lost, Elsa lets out a yell, and accidentally blasts Anna in the heart with the accumulated ice particles, thereby freezing it (an act which Pabbie and the trolls note to be fatal).
The reprise uses a different melody from the original. Namely, Anna's parts are in a major key while Elsa's counterpoint is in a minor key, highlighting the opposite emotions the two characters have at this point in time. After Anna is inadvertently struck by Elsa's magic, the percussion includes part of the music from "Frozen Heart".
Critical reception[edit]

 

Anna singing in a scene from the "For the First Time in Forever" sequence of Frozen.
Both iterations have received very positive reviews.
Original[edit]
NeonTommy described it as "A classic “I want” song (think Part of Your World or When Will My Life Begin?) with a sprinkle of self-awareness", and said "this song puts a nice new spin on a familiar form...Lopez and Anderson-Lopez keep the tune fresh, and Kristen Bell’s charming and bright delivery of the peppy lyrics is endearing."[9] GeeksOfDoom said "Who would have guessed that Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel would make such a nice duo? Bell adds some humor with her effervescent spirit and amusing lyrics, whereas Menzel lends the signature Broadway voice. You know a song provides further significance when it moves the story, as opposed to stops the film completely, and this one perfectly represents the former. “First Time” conveys Anna’s hopefulness and openness, contrasting with Elsa’s close-minded and fearful vibe."[10] In a negative review, SputnikMusic said "“For the First Time in Forever,” with its lyrical clunkers like “Don't know if I'm elated or gassy / But I'm somewhere in that zone” and poor performance decisions like the ham-fisted pause before Elsa “opens the gates” and Anna’s meaningless harmonization shortly thereafter, represents the downhill slide and subsequent face-first mud landing of the soundtrack over the course of its runtime".[11] The Hollywood Reporter described it as a "big number", and "the centerpiece of the original songs".[12] StitchKingdom said: "The ‘I Want’ song, the composition and lyrics feed off Anna’s frenetic and anxious energy and awkwardness, a classic example of mixing sophistication with silliness".[13] Rochester City Newspaper wrote " For the First Time in Forever suffers from a fairly run-of-the-mill chorus tune, but smartly makes up for it with catchy verses, amusing lyrics (“Don’t know if I’m elated or gassy / But I’m somewhere in that zone!”) and a great performance from Kristen Bell, showing off protagonist Princess Anna’s quirky side while still longing for a ball, a man, and some basic human interaction."[14]
Reprise[edit]

"For the First Time in Forever (Reprise)"

Song by Kristen Bell & Idina Menzel from the album Frozen

Published
Wonderland Music Company
Released
November 25, 2013
Recorded
2013[15]
Genre
Show tune
Length
2:30
Label
Walt Disney
Writer
Kristen Anderson-Lopez ·
 Robert Lopez
 
Producer
Kristen Anderson-Lopez ·
 Robert Lopez ·
 Christophe Beck ·
 Chris Montan ·
 Tom MacDougall
 
Frozen track listing

"In Summer"
 (7) "For the First Time in Forever (Reprise)"
 (8) "Fixer Upper"
 (9)
 
NeonTommy wrote "This song balances really well between long, powerful phrases and banter-like recitative, and is a great illustration of the dynamic between Anna and Elsa. It’s also the first time where we get to hear Anna and Elsa sing as equals (the earlier version of this song is more about Anna than it is about Elsa), so it’s quite fun to hear this sung battle between two sisters."[9] GeeksOfDoom wrote "The reoccurrence of the “sister song” signifies how Elsa has changed, much unlike Anna, who still sees the potential of their relationship. The song incorporates polyphony and intensifies their emotions as it builds to a crescendo. While it’s not a substantial addition – the scene could have played out just as well without music – it’s still entertaining".[10] StitchKingdom wrote "The words and melody are just about the only thing this song has in common with its namesake. Anna’s desperate plea to Elsa, this song also features one of the most complex arrangements found on the soundtrack, giving it a haunting and to a professional effect in a way seldom seen on the stage, let alone in family films. The song also treads dangerously along the operetta line at times which puts a unique spin on it."[13]
Other languages[edit]
Several other language versions of the song have also been successful. The Japanese language version called "Umarete Hajimete" (生まれてはじめて?, "For the first time in life") was sung by Takako Matsu and Sayaka Kanda, who played Elsa and Anna respectively. It appeared on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 in between April and June 2014, peaking at number 19, and was popular enough to be certified platinum for 250,000 digital downloads by the RIAJ in September 2014.[16][17] The Korean language version, sung by Park Ji-yoon and Park Hye-na, reached 129 on the Gaon Singles Chart being downloaded 14,000 times, while the reprise version peaked at 192 with 8,000 downloads.[18][19]
Charts[edit]

Chart (2013–14)
Peak
 position


Australia (ARIA)[20]
62
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[21]
70
Ireland (IRMA)[22]
54
Japan (Billboard Japan Hot 100)[23]
14
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[24]
37
South Korea (Gaon International Chart)[25]
4
South Korea (Gaon Chart)[26]
19
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[27]
38
US Billboard Hot 100[28]
57

Certifications[edit]

Region
Certification
Sales/shipments


United States (RIAA)[29]
Golddagger 500,000^
Australia (ARIA)[30]
Golddagger 35,000^

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone
xunspecified figures based on certification alone
 

Performances[edit]
Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel performed both songs together at the Vibrato Grill Jazz Club in Los Angeles to celebrate the film.[31]
References[edit]
1.Jump up ^ Williams College (June 30, 2014). "Exploring the Songs of "Frozen" with Kristen Anderson-Lopez '94". YouTube. 19:24: Williams College. Retrieved August 10, 2014.
2.Jump up ^ Williams College (June 30, 2014). "Exploring the Songs of "Frozen" with Kristen Anderson-Lopez '94". YouTube. 19:24: Williams College. Retrieved August 10, 2014.
3.Jump up ^ Hunsaker, Andy (March 18, 2014). "The Real-Life Ice Hotel That Inspired Disney's ‘Frozen’". CraveOnline. CraveOnline Media. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
4.Jump up ^ Laskowski, Amy (February 28, 2014). "Frozen Producer Heads to the Oscars". BU Today. Retrieved April 21, 2014.
5.Jump up ^ Keegan, Rebecca (May 9, 2013). "Disney is reanimated with 'Frozen,' 'Big Hero 6'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 21, 2014.
6.^ Jump up to: a b Watkins, Gwynne (January 15, 2014). "Frozen Composers Assess 6 Fan-Created Homages to Their Songs". Vulture.com. New York Media LLC. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
7.Jump up ^ Williams College (June 30, 2014). "Exploring the Songs of "Frozen" with Kristen Anderson-Lopez '94". YouTube. 37:55: Williams College. Retrieved August 10, 2014.
8.Jump up ^ Williams College (June 30, 2014). "Exploring the Songs of "Frozen" with Kristen Anderson-Lopez '94". YouTube. 39:30: Williams College. Retrieved August 10, 2014.
9.^ Jump up to: a b Soundtrack Review: 'Frozen' | Neon Tommy
10.^ Jump up to: a b Disney In Depth: ‘Frozen’ Soundtrack Review
11.Jump up ^ Review: Disney Soundtracks - Frozen: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack | Sputnikmusic
12.Jump up ^ Frozen: Film Review - The Hollywood Reporter
13.^ Jump up to: a b REVIEW: 'Frozen' Soundtrack Disney's Best Since 'Beauty and the Beast' | Stitch Kingdom
14.Jump up ^ CD Review: Disney's "Frozen" Soundtrack | Music Reviews | Rochester City Newspaper
15.Jump up ^ Williams College (June 30, 2014). "Exploring the Songs of "Frozen" with Kristen Anderson-Lopez '94". YouTube. 19:24: Williams College. Retrieved August 10, 2014.
16.Jump up ^ "Japan Billboard Hot 100 2014/05/12". Billboard (in Japanese). May 12, 2014. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
17.Jump up ^ "レコード協会調べ　8月度有料音楽配信認定" [Record Association Investigation: August Digital Music Download Certifications] (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. September 19, 2014. Retrieved September 25, 2014.
18.Jump up ^ "Gaon Digital Chart 2014년 3월 2주차". Gaon (in Korean). March 1, 2014. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
19.Jump up ^ "Gaon Download Chart 2014년 3월 2주차". Gaon (in Korean). March 1, 2014. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
20.Jump up ^ "ARIA Chartifacts 19-May-2014". ARIA (in English). May 19, 2014. Retrieved May 25, 2014.
21.Jump up ^ "Kristen Bell Album & Song Chart History" Canadian Hot 100 for Kristen Bell.
22.Jump up ^ "Chart Track: Week 10, 2014". Irish Singles Chart.
23.Jump up ^ "Japan Billboard Hot 100 2014/04/21". Billboard (in Japanese). April 21, 2014. Retrieved May 25, 2014.
24.Jump up ^ "Archive Chart". Scottish Singles Top 40.
25.Jump up ^ "Gaon Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Chart.
26.Jump up ^ "Gaon Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Chart.
27.Jump up ^ "Archive Chart: 2014-04-19" UK Singles Chart.
28.Jump up ^ "Kristen Bell Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot 100 for Kristen Bell.
29.Jump up ^ "American single certifications – Kristen Bell – For the First Time in Forever". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH
30.Jump up ^ NO certyear WAS PROVIDED for AUSTRALIAN CERTIFICATION.
31.Jump up ^ 'Frozen': For the first time in forever, watch the cast sing live | PopWatch | EW.com


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"For the First Time in Forever"

Song by Kristen Bell & Idina Menzel from the album Frozen

Published
Wonderland Music Company
Released
November 25, 2013
Recorded
2013[1]
Genre
Show tune
Length
3:46
Label
Walt Disney
Writer
Kristen Anderson-Lopez ·
 Robert Lopez
 
Producer
Kristen Anderson-Lopez ·
 Robert Lopez ·
 Christophe Beck ·
 Chris Montan ·
 Tom MacDougall
 
Frozen track listing

"Do You Want to Build a Snowman?"
 (2) "For the First Time in Forever"
 (3) "Love Is an Open Door"
 (4)
 
"For the First Time in Forever" is a song from Disney's 2013 animated feature film Frozen, with music and lyrics composed by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. It is reprised later in the musical. Both versions are sung by princess sisters Anna (Kristen Bell) and Elsa (Idina Menzel).


Contents  [hide]
1 Production
2 Synopsis 2.1 Original
2.2 Reprise
3 Critical reception 3.1 Original
3.2 Reprise
4 Other languages
5 Charts 5.1 Certifications
6 Performances
7 References

Production[edit]
The song was composed relatively late in the production process in June 2013.[2] This was only five months before the film's November 27, 2013 release date, when the filmmakers were scrambling to make the film work after realizing in February it still wasn't working.[3][4][5]
The original version of the song contained a line about "I hope that I don't vomit in his face," which was deemed unacceptable by Disney as a reference to bodily fluids.[6] The Lopezes' daughter, Katie, came up with the replacement line that ended up in the film: "I wanna stuff some chocolate in my face."[6]
As for the reprise, there was originally a different confrontation song for the scene where Elsa strikes Anna with her powers entitled "Life's Too Short" (the premise being that life's too short to waste it with someone who doesn't understand them), which itself would have been reprised later when the sisters realize that life's too short to live life alone. As the characters evolved throughout the writing process (specifically Elsa was turned from a villain to a tragic hero), the song was deemed too vindictive and was instead replaced with a reprise of this song, to create a motif.[7]
When the necessity of a reprise dawned upon Anderson-Lopez, she wrote it in only about 20 minutes, and then successfully pitched it on her own to the Disney production team, as Lopez was already in Los Angeles trying to fix "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?"[8]
Synopsis[edit]
Original[edit]










 Elsa sings a solemn and frightened counterpoint melody to Anna's bright and cheery song of anticipation. This dynamic is reprised later in the film when Anna confronts Elsa in her ice tower.
In the first version, the song shows Anna's happiness and naive optimism when preparing for Elsa's coronation. During the third verse, Elsa sings a counterpoint melody (with some of the same lyrics that are later used as the first verse of "Let It Go") that expresses her fear of accidentally revealing her ice powers and her anxiety about opening the gates. Elsa orders the guards to open the gates, and Anna joyfully wanders down a causeway into the town. The song is cutoff mid-note when Anna crashes into Hans's horse, and subsequently falls into a rowboat. This version goes up a half-step with each verse, starting in F major and ending in G major for the finale.
Reprise[edit]
In the reprise, Anna has arrived at Elsa's ice palace to try to get her to unfreeze the kingdom, after she unknowingly sparked an eternal winter. She also wants Elsa to be her sister again. However, Elsa refuses because she feels she cannot control her powers and that she is better off alone where she can't hurt anyone. As Anna's tries to reason with her sister, Elsa's fear intensifies, resulting in her being covered in a blizzard of ice particles as a physical manifestation of her emotions, and she blocks out Anna's calming words. At one point Elsa turns her back to her sister to form a two shot west, a blocking technique normally used in American soap operas. Finally, paranoid and lost, Elsa lets out a yell, and accidentally blasts Anna in the heart with the accumulated ice particles, thereby freezing it (an act which Pabbie and the trolls note to be fatal).
The reprise uses a different melody from the original. Namely, Anna's parts are in a major key while Elsa's counterpoint is in a minor key, highlighting the opposite emotions the two characters have at this point in time. After Anna is inadvertently struck by Elsa's magic, the percussion includes part of the music from "Frozen Heart".
Critical reception[edit]

 

Anna singing in a scene from the "For the First Time in Forever" sequence of Frozen.
Both iterations have received very positive reviews.
Original[edit]
NeonTommy described it as "A classic “I want” song (think Part of Your World or When Will My Life Begin?) with a sprinkle of self-awareness", and said "this song puts a nice new spin on a familiar form...Lopez and Anderson-Lopez keep the tune fresh, and Kristen Bell’s charming and bright delivery of the peppy lyrics is endearing."[9] GeeksOfDoom said "Who would have guessed that Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel would make such a nice duo? Bell adds some humor with her effervescent spirit and amusing lyrics, whereas Menzel lends the signature Broadway voice. You know a song provides further significance when it moves the story, as opposed to stops the film completely, and this one perfectly represents the former. “First Time” conveys Anna’s hopefulness and openness, contrasting with Elsa’s close-minded and fearful vibe."[10] In a negative review, SputnikMusic said "“For the First Time in Forever,” with its lyrical clunkers like “Don't know if I'm elated or gassy / But I'm somewhere in that zone” and poor performance decisions like the ham-fisted pause before Elsa “opens the gates” and Anna’s meaningless harmonization shortly thereafter, represents the downhill slide and subsequent face-first mud landing of the soundtrack over the course of its runtime".[11] The Hollywood Reporter described it as a "big number", and "the centerpiece of the original songs".[12] StitchKingdom said: "The ‘I Want’ song, the composition and lyrics feed off Anna’s frenetic and anxious energy and awkwardness, a classic example of mixing sophistication with silliness".[13] Rochester City Newspaper wrote " For the First Time in Forever suffers from a fairly run-of-the-mill chorus tune, but smartly makes up for it with catchy verses, amusing lyrics (“Don’t know if I’m elated or gassy / But I’m somewhere in that zone!”) and a great performance from Kristen Bell, showing off protagonist Princess Anna’s quirky side while still longing for a ball, a man, and some basic human interaction."[14]
Reprise[edit]

"For the First Time in Forever (Reprise)"

Song by Kristen Bell & Idina Menzel from the album Frozen

Published
Wonderland Music Company
Released
November 25, 2013
Recorded
2013[15]
Genre
Show tune
Length
2:30
Label
Walt Disney
Writer
Kristen Anderson-Lopez ·
 Robert Lopez
 
Producer
Kristen Anderson-Lopez ·
 Robert Lopez ·
 Christophe Beck ·
 Chris Montan ·
 Tom MacDougall
 
Frozen track listing

"In Summer"
 (7) "For the First Time in Forever (Reprise)"
 (8) "Fixer Upper"
 (9)
 
NeonTommy wrote "This song balances really well between long, powerful phrases and banter-like recitative, and is a great illustration of the dynamic between Anna and Elsa. It’s also the first time where we get to hear Anna and Elsa sing as equals (the earlier version of this song is more about Anna than it is about Elsa), so it’s quite fun to hear this sung battle between two sisters."[9] GeeksOfDoom wrote "The reoccurrence of the “sister song” signifies how Elsa has changed, much unlike Anna, who still sees the potential of their relationship. The song incorporates polyphony and intensifies their emotions as it builds to a crescendo. While it’s not a substantial addition – the scene could have played out just as well without music – it’s still entertaining".[10] StitchKingdom wrote "The words and melody are just about the only thing this song has in common with its namesake. Anna’s desperate plea to Elsa, this song also features one of the most complex arrangements found on the soundtrack, giving it a haunting and to a professional effect in a way seldom seen on the stage, let alone in family films. The song also treads dangerously along the operetta line at times which puts a unique spin on it."[13]
Other languages[edit]
Several other language versions of the song have also been successful. The Japanese language version called "Umarete Hajimete" (生まれてはじめて?, "For the first time in life") was sung by Takako Matsu and Sayaka Kanda, who played Elsa and Anna respectively. It appeared on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 in between April and June 2014, peaking at number 19, and was popular enough to be certified platinum for 250,000 digital downloads by the RIAJ in September 2014.[16][17] The Korean language version, sung by Park Ji-yoon and Park Hye-na, reached 129 on the Gaon Singles Chart being downloaded 14,000 times, while the reprise version peaked at 192 with 8,000 downloads.[18][19]
Charts[edit]

Chart (2013–14)
Peak
 position


Australia (ARIA)[20]
62
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[21]
70
Ireland (IRMA)[22]
54
Japan (Billboard Japan Hot 100)[23]
14
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[24]
37
South Korea (Gaon International Chart)[25]
4
South Korea (Gaon Chart)[26]
19
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[27]
38
US Billboard Hot 100[28]
57

Certifications[edit]

Region
Certification
Sales/shipments


United States (RIAA)[29]
Golddagger 500,000^
Australia (ARIA)[30]
Golddagger 35,000^

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone
xunspecified figures based on certification alone
 

Performances[edit]
Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel performed both songs together at the Vibrato Grill Jazz Club in Los Angeles to celebrate the film.[31]
References[edit]
1.Jump up ^ Williams College (June 30, 2014). "Exploring the Songs of "Frozen" with Kristen Anderson-Lopez '94". YouTube. 19:24: Williams College. Retrieved August 10, 2014.
2.Jump up ^ Williams College (June 30, 2014). "Exploring the Songs of "Frozen" with Kristen Anderson-Lopez '94". YouTube. 19:24: Williams College. Retrieved August 10, 2014.
3.Jump up ^ Hunsaker, Andy (March 18, 2014). "The Real-Life Ice Hotel That Inspired Disney's ‘Frozen’". CraveOnline. CraveOnline Media. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
4.Jump up ^ Laskowski, Amy (February 28, 2014). "Frozen Producer Heads to the Oscars". BU Today. Retrieved April 21, 2014.
5.Jump up ^ Keegan, Rebecca (May 9, 2013). "Disney is reanimated with 'Frozen,' 'Big Hero 6'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 21, 2014.
6.^ Jump up to: a b Watkins, Gwynne (January 15, 2014). "Frozen Composers Assess 6 Fan-Created Homages to Their Songs". Vulture.com. New York Media LLC. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
7.Jump up ^ Williams College (June 30, 2014). "Exploring the Songs of "Frozen" with Kristen Anderson-Lopez '94". YouTube. 37:55: Williams College. Retrieved August 10, 2014.
8.Jump up ^ Williams College (June 30, 2014). "Exploring the Songs of "Frozen" with Kristen Anderson-Lopez '94". YouTube. 39:30: Williams College. Retrieved August 10, 2014.
9.^ Jump up to: a b Soundtrack Review: 'Frozen' | Neon Tommy
10.^ Jump up to: a b Disney In Depth: ‘Frozen’ Soundtrack Review
11.Jump up ^ Review: Disney Soundtracks - Frozen: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack | Sputnikmusic
12.Jump up ^ Frozen: Film Review - The Hollywood Reporter
13.^ Jump up to: a b REVIEW: 'Frozen' Soundtrack Disney's Best Since 'Beauty and the Beast' | Stitch Kingdom
14.Jump up ^ CD Review: Disney's "Frozen" Soundtrack | Music Reviews | Rochester City Newspaper
15.Jump up ^ Williams College (June 30, 2014). "Exploring the Songs of "Frozen" with Kristen Anderson-Lopez '94". YouTube. 19:24: Williams College. Retrieved August 10, 2014.
16.Jump up ^ "Japan Billboard Hot 100 2014/05/12". Billboard (in Japanese). May 12, 2014. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
17.Jump up ^ "レコード協会調べ　8月度有料音楽配信認定" [Record Association Investigation: August Digital Music Download Certifications] (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. September 19, 2014. Retrieved September 25, 2014.
18.Jump up ^ "Gaon Digital Chart 2014년 3월 2주차". Gaon (in Korean). March 1, 2014. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
19.Jump up ^ "Gaon Download Chart 2014년 3월 2주차". Gaon (in Korean). March 1, 2014. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
20.Jump up ^ "ARIA Chartifacts 19-May-2014". ARIA (in English). May 19, 2014. Retrieved May 25, 2014.
21.Jump up ^ "Kristen Bell Album & Song Chart History" Canadian Hot 100 for Kristen Bell.
22.Jump up ^ "Chart Track: Week 10, 2014". Irish Singles Chart.
23.Jump up ^ "Japan Billboard Hot 100 2014/04/21". Billboard (in Japanese). April 21, 2014. Retrieved May 25, 2014.
24.Jump up ^ "Archive Chart". Scottish Singles Top 40.
25.Jump up ^ "Gaon Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Chart.
26.Jump up ^ "Gaon Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Chart.
27.Jump up ^ "Archive Chart: 2014-04-19" UK Singles Chart.
28.Jump up ^ "Kristen Bell Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot 100 for Kristen Bell.
29.Jump up ^ "American single certifications – Kristen Bell – For the First Time in Forever". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH
30.Jump up ^ NO certyear WAS PROVIDED for AUSTRALIAN CERTIFICATION.
31.Jump up ^ 'Frozen': For the first time in forever, watch the cast sing live | PopWatch | EW.com


[hide]
v ·
 t ·
 e
 
Disney's Frozen

 
Anna ·
 Elsa ·
 Kristoff ·
 Olaf ·
 Hans
 
 
Music
"Frozen Heart" ·
 "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" ·
 "For the First Time in Forever" ·
 "Love Is an Open Door" ·
 "Let It Go" ·
 "Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People" ·
 "In Summer" ·
 "Fixer Upper"
 
 
Television
Once Upon a Time (season 4 ·
 "There's No Place Like Home") (2013-2014)
 
 
Video games
Frozen: Olaf's Quest (2013) ·
 Frozen Free Fall (2013) ·
 Disney Infinity (2013) ·
 Club Penguin (2013) ·
 Fantasia: Music Evolved (2014)
 
 
Related
Frozen (franchise) ·
 Get a Horse! (2013) ·
 The Snow Queen (1845) ·
 List of accolades received by Frozen
 
 
Category Category ·
 Portal Portal
 

 


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Love Is an Open Door
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"Love Is an Open Door"

Song by Kristen Bell and Santino Fontana from the album Frozen

Published
Wonderland Music Company
Released
November 25, 2013
Recorded
2012[1]
Genre
Show tune
Length
2:07
Label
Walt Disney
Writer
Kristen Anderson-Lopez ·
 Robert Lopez
 
Producer
Kristen Anderson-Lopez ·
 Robert Lopez ·
 Christophe Beck ·
 Chris Montan ·
 Tom MacDougall
 
Frozen track listing

"For the First Time in Forever"
 (3) "Love Is an Open Door"
 (4) "Let It Go"
 (5)
 
"Love Is an Open Door" is a song from Disney's 2013 animated feature film Frozen, with music and lyrics composed by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez.


Contents  [hide]
1 Production
2 Synopsis
3 Critical reception
4 Other languages
5 Charts 5.1 Certifications
6 References

Production[edit]
The notion of a song that doubled up as a romantic duet and the villain song came to fruition after the writers decided to turn Elsa into a tragic hero rather than a villain, leaving the door open for Hans to become the villain of the film.
According to the songwriters, the line about finishing "each other's sandwiches" originally had nothing to do with the television show Arrested Development.[2] Anderson-Lopez explained she was eating a sandwich at the time she wrote the line, but had not seen the show, and it was not until Lopez's brother pointed out the connection that they realized audience members might hear it as an Arrested Development reference.[2] They tried pitching a couple of alternate versions to Disney, but the line about sandwiches stayed in.[2]
Synopsis[edit]
The song is written as an apparent love duet between Anna and Hans. It begins with Anna explaining her loneliness by being shut out from Elsa for years, with Hans promising to never shut her out. As the night goes on, the two gradually find themselves sharing a lot in common, and towards the end of the night, Hans proposes to Anna, and she accepts.
Critical reception[edit]
MSN.com said the song "sounds as if it came out of the High School Musical unused-song drawer".[3] NeonTommy wrote "One of my favorite things about Frozen is how ably it toes the line between earnestly telling the story and being cognizant of its heritage. Love is an Open Door is a perfect example of that, putting a quirky spin on a typical lovers duet. Anna is a delightfully odd character (and who wouldn’t be, in her circumstances?), and this song paints a very effective picture of who Anna is".[4]
GeekExchange said it was "a hilarious exploration of the insanity of love at first sight and really catchy".[5] National Catholic Register said the is "one of many forgettable numbers, and, like “Let It Go” is emotionally out of step with the larger drama".[6] Rotoscopers described it as "a quirky, even a little bit cheesy tune that works perfectly in the movie".[7] CraveOnline wrote "Do You Want to Build a Snowman? and Love is an Open Door, are fun to listen to and boast thoughtful, clever lyrics that – unlike most musicals these days (or ever) – often feel like they were genuinely made up on the spot by people who just couldn’t help but sing their feelings.[8] The Atlantic's article How Parents Can Turn Frozen's Big Twist Into a Teachable Moment argues that parents can use the juxtaposition between this song and the big reveal toward the end of the movie to teach their kids about things being too good to be true and being cautious of charmers with ulterior motives.[9]
Other languages[edit]
Several other language versions of the song have also been successful. The Japanese language version called "Tobira Akete" (とびら開けて?, "Open the Door") was sung by Sayaka Kanda and Eisuke Tsuda. It appeared on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 in May 2014, peaking at number 36.[10] After five months, the song was certified gold for 100,000 downloads by the RIAJ.[11] The Korean language version, sung by Park Ji-yoon and Yun Seong-guk, reached 131 on the Gaon Singles Chart, being downloaded 14,000 times.[12][13]
Charts[edit]

Chart (2013–14)
Peak
 position


Australia (ARIA)[14]
94
South Korea (Gaon International Chart)[15]
2
South Korea (Gaon Chart)[15]
21
US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles[16] 1
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[17]
56
US Billboard Hot 100[18]
49

Certifications[edit]

Region
Certification
Sales/shipments


United States (RIAA)[19]
Golddagger 500,000^

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone
xunspecified figures based on certification alone
 

References[edit]
1.Jump up ^ Perlman, Jake (February 10, 2014). "On the Scene: 'Frozen' cast performs live for the first (and probably only) time ever". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2014-02-10. "It was the first time the cast had ever sung the songs live and the first time many had sung the songs at all since they recorded the soundtrack a year and a half ago."
2.^ Jump up to: a b c Watkins, Gwynne (January 15, 2014). "Frozen Composers Assess 6 Fan-Created Homages to Their Songs". Vulture.com. New York Media LLC. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
3.Jump up ^ "Frozen (2013) - Critics' Reviews - MSN Movies". movies.msn.com. Retrieved 2014-05-24.
4.Jump up ^ "Soundtrack Review: 'Frozen' | Neon Tommy". neontommy.com. Retrieved 2014-05-24.
5.Jump up ^ "Frozen Review: Disney Conjures a New Timeless Classic - Geek Magazine". geekexchange.com. Retrieved 2014-05-24.
6.Jump up ^ "SDG Reviews ‘Frozen’ | Daily News | NCRegister.com". ncregister.com. Retrieved 2014-05-24.
7.Jump up ^ "[REVIEW] Frozen (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Deluxe Edition]". rotoscopers.com. Retrieved 2014-05-24.
8.Jump up ^ "Review: Frozen - CraveOnline". craveonline.com.au. Retrieved 2014-05-24.
9.Jump up ^ "How Parents Can Turn Frozen's Big Twist Into a Teachable Moment - Andy Hinds - The Atlantic". theatlantic.com. Retrieved 2014-05-24.
10.Jump up ^ "Japan Billboard Hot 100 2014/05/12". Billboard (in Japanese). May 12, 2014. Retrieved 2014-05-24.
11.Jump up ^ "レコード協会調べ　7月度有料音楽配信認定" [Record Association Investigation: July Digital Music Download Certifications] (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. August 20, 2014. Retrieved August 20, 2014.
12.Jump up ^ "Gaon Digital Chart 2014년 3월 2주차". Gaon (in Korean). March 1, 2014. Retrieved 2014-05-23.
13.Jump up ^ "Gaon Download Chart 2014년 3월 2주차". Gaon (in Korean). March 1, 2014. Retrieved 2014-05-23.
14.Jump up ^ "ARIA Chartifacts 19-May-2014". ARIA. May 19, 2014. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
15.^ Jump up to: a b http://gaonchart.co.kr/chart/singing.php?f_chart_kind_cd=E&f_week=31&f_year=2014&f_type=week
16.Jump up ^ http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/2014-02-08/bubbling-under-hot-100-singles
17.Jump up ^ "Archive Chart: 2014-04-19" UK Singles Chart.
18.Jump up ^ "Kristen Bell Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot 100 for Kristen Bell.
19.Jump up ^ "American single certifications – KRISTEN BELL & SANTINO FONTANA – Love is an Open Door". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH


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Once Upon a Time (season 4 ·
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Love Is an Open Door
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search


"Love Is an Open Door"

Song by Kristen Bell and Santino Fontana from the album Frozen

Published
Wonderland Music Company
Released
November 25, 2013
Recorded
2012[1]
Genre
Show tune
Length
2:07
Label
Walt Disney
Writer
Kristen Anderson-Lopez ·
 Robert Lopez
 
Producer
Kristen Anderson-Lopez ·
 Robert Lopez ·
 Christophe Beck ·
 Chris Montan ·
 Tom MacDougall
 
Frozen track listing

"For the First Time in Forever"
 (3) "Love Is an Open Door"
 (4) "Let It Go"
 (5)
 
"Love Is an Open Door" is a song from Disney's 2013 animated feature film Frozen, with music and lyrics composed by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez.


Contents  [hide]
1 Production
2 Synopsis
3 Critical reception
4 Other languages
5 Charts 5.1 Certifications
6 References

Production[edit]
The notion of a song that doubled up as a romantic duet and the villain song came to fruition after the writers decided to turn Elsa into a tragic hero rather than a villain, leaving the door open for Hans to become the villain of the film.
According to the songwriters, the line about finishing "each other's sandwiches" originally had nothing to do with the television show Arrested Development.[2] Anderson-Lopez explained she was eating a sandwich at the time she wrote the line, but had not seen the show, and it was not until Lopez's brother pointed out the connection that they realized audience members might hear it as an Arrested Development reference.[2] They tried pitching a couple of alternate versions to Disney, but the line about sandwiches stayed in.[2]
Synopsis[edit]
The song is written as an apparent love duet between Anna and Hans. It begins with Anna explaining her loneliness by being shut out from Elsa for years, with Hans promising to never shut her out. As the night goes on, the two gradually find themselves sharing a lot in common, and towards the end of the night, Hans proposes to Anna, and she accepts.
Critical reception[edit]
MSN.com said the song "sounds as if it came out of the High School Musical unused-song drawer".[3] NeonTommy wrote "One of my favorite things about Frozen is how ably it toes the line between earnestly telling the story and being cognizant of its heritage. Love is an Open Door is a perfect example of that, putting a quirky spin on a typical lovers duet. Anna is a delightfully odd character (and who wouldn’t be, in her circumstances?), and this song paints a very effective picture of who Anna is".[4]
GeekExchange said it was "a hilarious exploration of the insanity of love at first sight and really catchy".[5] National Catholic Register said the is "one of many forgettable numbers, and, like “Let It Go” is emotionally out of step with the larger drama".[6] Rotoscopers described it as "a quirky, even a little bit cheesy tune that works perfectly in the movie".[7] CraveOnline wrote "Do You Want to Build a Snowman? and Love is an Open Door, are fun to listen to and boast thoughtful, clever lyrics that – unlike most musicals these days (or ever) – often feel like they were genuinely made up on the spot by people who just couldn’t help but sing their feelings.[8] The Atlantic's article How Parents Can Turn Frozen's Big Twist Into a Teachable Moment argues that parents can use the juxtaposition between this song and the big reveal toward the end of the movie to teach their kids about things being too good to be true and being cautious of charmers with ulterior motives.[9]
Other languages[edit]
Several other language versions of the song have also been successful. The Japanese language version called "Tobira Akete" (とびら開けて?, "Open the Door") was sung by Sayaka Kanda and Eisuke Tsuda. It appeared on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 in May 2014, peaking at number 36.[10] After five months, the song was certified gold for 100,000 downloads by the RIAJ.[11] The Korean language version, sung by Park Ji-yoon and Yun Seong-guk, reached 131 on the Gaon Singles Chart, being downloaded 14,000 times.[12][13]
Charts[edit]

Chart (2013–14)
Peak
 position


Australia (ARIA)[14]
94
South Korea (Gaon International Chart)[15]
2
South Korea (Gaon Chart)[15]
21
US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles[16] 1
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[17]
56
US Billboard Hot 100[18]
49

Certifications[edit]

Region
Certification
Sales/shipments


United States (RIAA)[19]
Golddagger 500,000^

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone
xunspecified figures based on certification alone
 

References[edit]
1.Jump up ^ Perlman, Jake (February 10, 2014). "On the Scene: 'Frozen' cast performs live for the first (and probably only) time ever". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2014-02-10. "It was the first time the cast had ever sung the songs live and the first time many had sung the songs at all since they recorded the soundtrack a year and a half ago."
2.^ Jump up to: a b c Watkins, Gwynne (January 15, 2014). "Frozen Composers Assess 6 Fan-Created Homages to Their Songs". Vulture.com. New York Media LLC. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
3.Jump up ^ "Frozen (2013) - Critics' Reviews - MSN Movies". movies.msn.com. Retrieved 2014-05-24.
4.Jump up ^ "Soundtrack Review: 'Frozen' | Neon Tommy". neontommy.com. Retrieved 2014-05-24.
5.Jump up ^ "Frozen Review: Disney Conjures a New Timeless Classic - Geek Magazine". geekexchange.com. Retrieved 2014-05-24.
6.Jump up ^ "SDG Reviews ‘Frozen’ | Daily News | NCRegister.com". ncregister.com. Retrieved 2014-05-24.
7.Jump up ^ "[REVIEW] Frozen (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Deluxe Edition]". rotoscopers.com. Retrieved 2014-05-24.
8.Jump up ^ "Review: Frozen - CraveOnline". craveonline.com.au. Retrieved 2014-05-24.
9.Jump up ^ "How Parents Can Turn Frozen's Big Twist Into a Teachable Moment - Andy Hinds - The Atlantic". theatlantic.com. Retrieved 2014-05-24.
10.Jump up ^ "Japan Billboard Hot 100 2014/05/12". Billboard (in Japanese). May 12, 2014. Retrieved 2014-05-24.
11.Jump up ^ "レコード協会調べ　7月度有料音楽配信認定" [Record Association Investigation: July Digital Music Download Certifications] (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. August 20, 2014. Retrieved August 20, 2014.
12.Jump up ^ "Gaon Digital Chart 2014년 3월 2주차". Gaon (in Korean). March 1, 2014. Retrieved 2014-05-23.
13.Jump up ^ "Gaon Download Chart 2014년 3월 2주차". Gaon (in Korean). March 1, 2014. Retrieved 2014-05-23.
14.Jump up ^ "ARIA Chartifacts 19-May-2014". ARIA. May 19, 2014. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
15.^ Jump up to: a b http://gaonchart.co.kr/chart/singing.php?f_chart_kind_cd=E&f_week=31&f_year=2014&f_type=week
16.Jump up ^ http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/2014-02-08/bubbling-under-hot-100-singles
17.Jump up ^ "Archive Chart: 2014-04-19" UK Singles Chart.
18.Jump up ^ "Kristen Bell Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot 100 for Kristen Bell.
19.Jump up ^ "American single certifications – KRISTEN BELL & SANTINO FONTANA – Love is an Open Door". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH


[hide]
v ·
 t ·
 e
 
Disney's Frozen

 
Anna ·
 Elsa ·
 Kristoff ·
 Olaf ·
 Hans
 
 
Music
"Frozen Heart" ·
 "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" ·
 "For the First Time in Forever" ·
 "Love Is an Open Door" ·
 "Let It Go" ·
 "Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People" ·
 "In Summer" ·
 "Fixer Upper"
 
 
Television
Once Upon a Time (season 4 ·
 "There's No Place Like Home") (2013-2014)
 
 
Video games
Frozen: Olaf's Quest (2013) ·
 Frozen Free Fall (2013) ·
 Disney Infinity (2013) ·
 Club Penguin (2013) ·
 Fantasia: Music Evolved (2014)
 
 
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Frozen (franchise) ·
 Get a Horse! (2013) ·
 The Snow Queen (1845) ·
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Let It Go (Disney song)
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"Let It Go"

Song from the album Frozen

Published
Wonderland Music Company
Released
November 25, 2013
Recorded
2012[1]
Language
English
Label
Walt Disney
Writer
Kristen Anderson-Lopez ·
 Robert Lopez
 
Frozen track listing

"Love Is an Open Door"
 (4) "Let It Go"
 (5) "Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People"
 (6)
 

Video (film sequence)
"Let It Go" on YouTube

 
"Let It Go" is a song from Disney's 2013 animated feature film Frozen, whose music and lyrics were composed by husband-and-wife songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. The song was performed in its original show-tune version in the film by American actress and singer Idina Menzel in her vocal role as Queen Elsa. Anderson-Lopez and Lopez also composed a slightly different pop version, which was performed by actress and singer Demi Lovato over the start of the film's closing credits. A music video was separately released for the pop version.
The song presents the ostracized Queen Elsa, who abandons her kingdom when her magical ability to create and control ice and snow is discovered by the public. Up in the mountains, away from confused and suspicious onlookers, Elsa realizes that she no longer needs to hide her abilities, and so declares herself free from the restrictions she has had to endure since childhood. She rejoices in being able to use her power without fear or limit, to let her past go, and manipulate snow and icicles to create a living snowman and a magnificent ice castle for herself.


Contents  [hide]
1 Use in Frozen 1.1 Background and composition
1.2 Recording
1.3 Character rewrite and film sequence
1.4 Other languages
2 Reception 2.1 Critical reception
2.2 Perceived LGBT parallels
2.3 Accolades
3 Single releases 3.1 Demi Lovato version 3.1.1 Background, release, and composition
3.1.2 Music video
3.1.3 Charts
3.1.4 Certifications
3.2 Idina Menzel version 3.2.1 Track listing
3.2.2 Charts
3.2.3 Certifications

4 Cover versions
5 See also
6 References
7 External links

Use in Frozen[edit]
Background and composition[edit]
The Daily Telegraph explained that instead of the villain originally envisioned by the producers, the songwriters saw Elsa as "a scared girl struggling to control and come to terms with her gift."[2] When interviewed in January 2014 by John August and Aline Brosh McKenna, Frozen co-director Jennifer Lee gave her recollection of the song's conception: "Bobby and Kristen said they were walking in Prospect Park and they just started talking about what would it feel like [to be Elsa]. Forget villain. Just what it would feel like. And this concept of letting out who she is[,] that she's kept to herself for so long[,] and she's alone and free, but then the sadness of the fact [sic] that the last moment is she's alone. It's not a perfect thing, but it's powerful."[3]
"Let It Go" was the first song written by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez for the film that made it in, since songs composed earlier were eventually cut.[4] The story outline they were given had a place reserved for "Elsa's Badass Song", which was what they were trying to write.[5] The duo took inspiration from other Disney films such as The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast and various artists including Adele, Aimee Mann, Avril Lavigne (whose 2002 debut album was titled Let Go), Lady Gaga, and Carole King.[6] The song finally began to gel one day as the couple walked together from their home in Park Slope to nearby Prospect Park while they were "thinking from an emo kind of place."[7] Anderson-Lopez explained what happened next: "We went for a walk in Prospect Park and threw phrases at each other. What does it feel like to be the perfect exalted person, but only because you've held back this secret? Bobby came up with 'kingdom of isolation,' and it worked."[8] Lopez was able to improvise the song's first four lines on the spot.[9] Back at their home studio, they composed the rest of the song by alternating between improvising melodies on a piano and brainstorming lyrics on a whiteboard, and finished it within a single day.[4][8]
"Let It Go" is a power ballad in the key of A-flat major overall, but begins in the relative minor (F minor). The song is in quadruple meter, and has a fast tempo of around 137 beats per minute. The song's vocal range spans from F3 to E♭5.[10] Anderson-Lopez and Lopez specifically wrote the song for Idina Menzel, referring to her as "one of the most glorious voices of Broadway and an icon in musical theater." Menzel's vocal range was taken under consideration during the music's composition.[11]
Recording[edit]
For each song they created, including "Let It Go," Anderson-Lopez and Lopez recorded a demo in their studio, then emailed it to the Disney Animation production team in Burbank for discussion at their next videoconference.[12] After the film's release, Anderson-Lopez was shown an "explicitly honest" fan version of the song with very colorful lyrics, and in response, she noted that in the videoconferences she herself had used similarly candid language to describe Elsa's mindset at that point in the plot: "[A]fter a while, Chris Montan, the head of music at Disney, would be like, 'Whoa, language!'"[13] She also disclosed that Disney Animation's Chief Creative Officer John Lasseter (who served as executive producer for Frozen) was so taken with "Let It Go" that he played her original demo of the song in his car for months.[14]
Once approved, the song's piano-vocal score, along with the rest of their work for Frozen, was eventually forwarded to arranger Dave Metzger at his home studio in Salem, Oregon, who orchestrated their work into a lush sound suitable for recording by a full orchestra[15] at the Eastwood Scoring Stage on the Warner Bros. studio lot in Burbank at the end of July 2013.[16][17] The song's vocal track was recorded separately prior to orchestration at Sunset Sound in Hollywood, with the piano track from the demo playing into Menzel's headphones.[17] That piano track, played by Lopez himself, was not re-recorded by a session musician at the orchestral recording session; it is the same piano track heard in the final mix of the song.[17]
Character rewrite and film sequence[edit]
Although unintentional, the song's composition was pivotal in the film's characterization of Elsa.[18] Although Elsa was originally written as a villain, co-directors Chris Buck and Lee gradually rewrote Elsa into one of the film's protagonists after "Let It Go" was composed.[19][20] About that, Lee later explained, "the minute we heard the song the first time, I knew that I had to rewrite the whole movie."[7] Buck further clarified: "Jen had to go back and rewrite some pages in the first act to build up to that scene..... You have to set it up well enough in advance so that when the song comes, the audience is ready for it and there’s an emotional payoff."[21]
When it came to animating Elsa's scenes for the song, Lopez and Anderson-Lopez insisted on the particular detail that Elsa should slam the palace doors on the audience at the song's end, which they acknowledged was similar to the ending of the Broadway musical Sweeney Todd. Lopez explained that they wanted that feeling of how "this character doesn't need us anymore," because he had always loved that feeling "when a character just kind of malevolently looks at you and slams a door in your face," although in the final version, Elsa's facial expression ended up as more of a "sly smile".[22] According to Lopez, it was the last line at the end, "the cold never bothered me anyway," that was "our little Avril Lavigne line".[23]
On December 6, 2013 Walt Disney Animation Studios released a video of the entire "Let It Go" sequence as seen in the movie, which has over 350 million views as of October 28, 2014 on YouTube.[24] On February 11, 2014 a sing-along version of the sequence was released and has had over 3 million views on YouTube as of August 14, 2014.[25]
Other languages[edit]
Besides the original English version, Disney Character Voices International arranged for Frozen to be dubbed into another 42 languages and dialects worldwide,[26] with 41 foreign-language versions of "Let It Go".[27][28][29] A major challenge was to find sopranos capable of matching Menzel's warm vocal tone and three-octave vocal range in their native languages.[27][28] Rick Dempsey, senior executive at Disney Character Voices International regarded the process as "exceptionally challenging", explaining, "It's a difficult juggling act to get the right intent of the lyrics and also have it match rhythmically to the music. And then you have to go back and adjust for lip sync! [It]… requires a lot of patience and precision."[30]
On January 22, 2014, Disney released a multi-language version of the "Let It Go" musical sequence, which featured vocal performances of 25 different voice actresses who portrayed Elsa in their respective dubbing versions of the film.[31][32][33] At the annual meeting of the shareholders of the Walt Disney Company on March 18, 2014 in Portland, Oregon, chairman and chief executive officer Bob Iger praised the team who did "an incredible job casting fantastic international talent so that Frozen truly belongs to the world," then showed the entire multi-language video clip of "Let It Go" to the assembled shareholders.[34] On March 31, 2014, an in-studio multi-language video of the song was released, showing singers of 25 different languages recording their versions of "Let It Go".[30][35] On April 15, 2014 a studio recording of the multi-language version was released via digital download.[36][37]
On April 15, 2014, Walt Disney Records released a compilation album titled Let It Go: The Complete Set, with all 41 foreign-language film versions of "Let It Go" and nine end credit versions.[38][39][40]
In South Korea, the pop version of the song by Hyolyn reached number six on the Gaon Music Chart in February, followed by the film version performed by Park Hyena charting at number 80 in March.[41][42] The Japanese versions of the song, performed in the film by Takako Matsu and in the end roll by May J., reached number 2 and 8 respectively on the Japan Hot 100 after the film's Japanese release in March 2014.[43] Matsu's version was certified million for digital downloads in Japan in May 2014, and May J.'s version platinum for 250,000 downloads.[44] May J. recorded a rearranged version of the song on her album Heartful Song Covers, which was released on March 26, 2014.[45]

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Reception[edit]
Critical reception[edit]
"Let It Go" received widespread acclaim from film critics, music critics, and audiences, with some comparing it favorably to "Defying Gravity" (also performed by Menzel) from the Broadway musical Wicked.[20][72][73] The Rochester City Newspaper called it the best song of the film's soundtrack, writing; "Performed with belty gusto by Idina Menzel, it's got every element needed to be a lasting favorite...Menzel should be credited for providing as much power and passion to this performance as she did in her most famous role."[72] Entertainment Weekly's Marc Snetiker described the song as "an incredible anthem of liberation"[73] while Joe Dziemianowicz of The New York Daily News called it "a stirring tribute to girl power and the need to 'let go' of fear and shame".[74]
On the other hand, Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot of the radio show Sound Opinions criticized the song; DeRogatis labeled it "schlock", and Kot described it as a "clichéd piece of fluff that you would have heard on a Broadway soundtrack from maybe the fifties or the sixties".[75]
By spring 2014, many journalists had observed that after watching Frozen, numerous young children in the United States were becoming unusually obsessed with the film's music, and with "Let It Go" in particular.[76][77][78][79][80][81] Columnist Yvonne Abraham of The Boston Globe called the song "musical crack" which "sends kids into altered states."[82] A similar phenomenon was described in the United Kingdom,[83][84][85] where Lorraine Candy, editor-in-chief of Elle UK, wrote of a "musical epidemic sweeping the nation, relentlessly gathering up every child ... in its cult-like grip".[86]
Perceived LGBT parallels[edit]
Some viewers outside the film industry, such as evangelical pastors[87][88][89] and commentators,[90] believe that the film is a promotion for the normalization of homosexuality, while others have argued that the character of Elsa is a representation of positive LGBT youth and the song, "Let It Go", is a metaphor for coming out.[91][92][93] The LGBT community, however, had a mixed reaction to these claims.[91] When Lee was asked about the homosexual perception, she stated that the company knew what they had wanted to do and that it was however anyone in the year 2013 wanted to perceive it: "I feel like once we hand the film over, it belongs to the world, so I don't like to say anything, and let the fans talk. I think it's up to them."[92]
Accolades[edit]
Main article: List of accolades received by Frozen (2013 film)
"Let It Go" won the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 86th Academy Awards, where a shortened rendition[94] of the show-tune version was performed live by Menzel.[95][96]

Awards

Award
Category
Result
Academy Awards[97] Best Original Song Won
Golden Globe Awards[98] Best Original Song Nominated
Critics' Choice Awards[99][100] Best Song Won
Phoenix Film Critics Society[101] Best Original Song Won
Denver Film Critics Society[102] Best Original Song Won
Satellite Awards[103] Best Original Song Nominated
Radio Disney Music Awards[104] Favorite Song from a Movie or TV Show Won
Single releases[edit]
Demi Lovato version[edit]

"Let It Go"
 
Single by Demi Lovato

from the album Frozen

Released
October 21, 2013
Format
Digital download
Recorded
2012[1]
Genre
Pop rock
Length
3:47
Label
Walt Disney
Producer(s)
Emanuel Kiriakou ·
 Andrew Goldstein
 
Demi Lovato singles chronology

"Made in the USA"
 (2013) "Let It Go"
 (2013) "Neon Lights"
 (2013)
 

Music video
"Let It Go" on YouTube

 
The decision to release a single for "Let It Go" was made after the song was written and was presented to Disney. Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez selected American singer and former Disney Channel star Demi Lovato, who also appears on Disney's Hollywood Records roster, to cover the song on the soundtrack album.[12]
Background, release, and composition[edit]
Anderson-Lopez said that Lovato was chosen because of the singer's own personal life; "She had a past that she's pretty open about that is similar to Elsa's journey of letting a dark past and fear behind and moving forward with your power."[11] Lovato indeed identified herself with the song's context, stating "It's so relatable. Elsa is finding her identity; she's growing into who she is and she's finally accepting her own strength and magical powers. Instead of hiding it, like she's done all her life, she's letting it go and embracing it."[105]
Lovato's cover version was released as a single by Walt Disney Records on October 21, 2013.[106]
While Menzel's version is performed in the key of A-flat major,[10] Lovato's version is performed in the key of G major, with her vocal range spanning between G3 and E5.[107]
Music video[edit]
The music video was released on November 1, 2013.[108] and was directed by Declan Whitebloom.[109] As of August 14, 2014 it has over 235 million views.[108]
Charts[edit]

Chart (2013–14)
Peak
 position


Australia (ARIA)[110]
25
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[111]
60
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[112]
15
Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia)[113]
21
Brazil (Hot 100 Airplay)[114]
90
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[115]
31
Denmark (Tracklisten)[116]
26
France (SNEP)[117]
131
Germany (Media Control Charts)[118]
83
Ireland (IRMA)[119]
34
Japan (Japan Hot 100)[120]
51
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[121]
70
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[122]
13
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[123]
32
South Korea (Gaon International Chart)[124]
7
South Korea (Gaon Chart)[124]
50
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[125]
25
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[126]
60
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[127]
42
US Billboard Hot 100[128]
38

Certifications[edit]

Region
Certification
Sales/shipments


Australia (ARIA)[129]
Platinum 70,000^
Canada (Music Canada)[130]
Platinum 80,000^
Japan (RIAJ)[131]
Gold 100,000^
New Zealand (RMNZ)[132]
Platinum 15,000*
Sweden (GLF)[133]
Platinum 40,000x
United States (RIAA)[134]
Platinum 1,000,000^
Streaming

Denmark (IFPI Denmark)[135]
Gold 1,300,000^

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone
xunspecified figures based on certification alone
 

Idina Menzel version[edit]

"Let It Go"

Single by Idina Menzel

from the album Frozen

Released
January 2014
Format
Digital download
Recorded
2012[1]
Genre
Show tune
Length
3:45
Label
Walt Disney
Producer(s)
Kristen Anderson-Lopez ·
 Robert Lopez ·
 Christophe Beck ·
 Chris Montan ·
 Tom MacDougall
 
Idina Menzel singles chronology

"Constant Craving"
 (2011) "Let It Go"
 (2014) "You Learn to Live Without"
 (2014)
 
Menzel's version was a single release,[136][137] being promoted to adult contemporary radio by Walt Disney Records in January 2014.[138][139] Disney's music division planned to release Lovato's version of the song before Menzel's, as they did not consider Menzel's version a traditional pop song.[139]
It is the first song from a Disney animated musical to reach the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 since 1995, when Vanessa L. Williams's "Colors of the Wind" from Pocahontas peaked at number four on the chart. The song is also Menzel's first single to reach the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making her the first Tony Award winner for acting to ever reach the top 10.[140] By June 2014, Menzel's version of the song has sold 3 million copies digital download.[141] As of August 2014, the song has sold 3,430,000 copies in the US.[142] It is now the biggest-selling foreign song from any original soundtrack in South Korea as of March 12, 2014.[143]
A remix EP was released digitally by Walt Disney Records on May 19, 2014.[144] The EP features four remixes by Dave Audé, Papercha$er, DJ Escape & Tony Coluccio, and Corbin Hayes.[145][146] Armin Van Buuren produced another remix of the song for the remix album, Dconstructed.[147]
Track listing[edit]

No.
Title
Remixer(s)
Length

1. "Let It Go [Dave Audé Club Remix]"   Dave Audé 5:48
2. "Let It Go [Papercha$er Club Remix]"   Papercha$er 4:51
3. "Let It Go [DJ Escape & Tony Coluccio Club Remix]"   DJ Escape & Tony Coluccio 8:26
4. "Let It Go [Corbin Hayes Remix]"   Corbin Hayes 6:48
Charts[edit]

Chart (2013–14)
Peak
 position


Australia (ARIA)[148]
16
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[149]
74
Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[150]
55
Brazil (Billboard Brasil)[151]
91
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[152]
18
Denmark (Tracklisten)[153]
34
Finland (Nokia MixRadio)[154]
31
Ireland (IRMA)[155]
7
Japan (Japan Hot 100)[156]
4
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[157]
67
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[158]
31
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[159]
10
South Korea (Gaon International Chart)[124]
1
South Korea (Gaon Chart)[124]
1
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[160]
15
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[161]
11
US Billboard Hot 100[162]
5
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[163]
9
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[164]
20
US Hot Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[165]
1

Certifications[edit]

Region
Certification
Sales/shipments


Australia (ARIA)[166]
4× Platinum 280,000^
Canada (Music Canada)[167]
2× Platinum 160,000^
Japan (RIAJ)[168]
Platinum 250,000^
New Zealand (RMNZ)[169]
Gold 7,500*
United Kingdom (BPI)[170]
Platinum 600,000^
United States (RIAA)[171]
4× Platinum 4,000,000^

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone
xunspecified figures based on certification alone
 

Cover versions[edit]
Many cover versions have been recorded internationally.[172] In February 2014, Alex Boyé recorded a light Africanized tribal cover of the song, featuring the One Voice Children's Choir and Lexi Walker as Elsa.[173][174][175] The Piano Guys' cover version mixes parts of Antonio Vivaldi's Concerto No. 4 in F minor, Op. 8, RV 297, "L'inverno" (Winter) from The Four Seasons into the original.[175][176] The music videos of both covers were filmed in the ice castles in Midway, Utah. In March 2014, Brian Hull recorded a cover of the song while impersonating various Disney and Pixar characters such as Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Goofy.[177] French Metalcore band Betraying The Martyrs released their cover of "Let it Go" on their sophomore album Phantom.[178] Rachel Berry (Lea Michele) will cover the song in Glee's sixth and final season premiere episode in 2015.[179]
See also[edit]

Portal icon Disney portal
List of number-one dance singles of 2014 (U.S.)
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External links[edit]
Full lyrics of Idina Menzel's version at MetroLyrics
Full lyrics of Demi Lovato's version at MetroLyrics


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"Let It Go"

Song from the album Frozen

Published
Wonderland Music Company
Released
November 25, 2013
Recorded
2012[1]
Language
English
Label
Walt Disney
Writer
Kristen Anderson-Lopez ·
 Robert Lopez
 
Frozen track listing

"Love Is an Open Door"
 (4) "Let It Go"
 (5) "Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People"
 (6)
 

Video (film sequence)
"Let It Go" on YouTube

 
"Let It Go" is a song from Disney's 2013 animated feature film Frozen, whose music and lyrics were composed by husband-and-wife songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. The song was performed in its original show-tune version in the film by American actress and singer Idina Menzel in her vocal role as Queen Elsa. Anderson-Lopez and Lopez also composed a slightly different pop version, which was performed by actress and singer Demi Lovato over the start of the film's closing credits. A music video was separately released for the pop version.
The song presents the ostracized Queen Elsa, who abandons her kingdom when her magical ability to create and control ice and snow is discovered by the public. Up in the mountains, away from confused and suspicious onlookers, Elsa realizes that she no longer needs to hide her abilities, and so declares herself free from the restrictions she has had to endure since childhood. She rejoices in being able to use her power without fear or limit, to let her past go, and manipulate snow and icicles to create a living snowman and a magnificent ice castle for herself.


Contents  [hide]
1 Use in Frozen 1.1 Background and composition
1.2 Recording
1.3 Character rewrite and film sequence
1.4 Other languages
2 Reception 2.1 Critical reception
2.2 Perceived LGBT parallels
2.3 Accolades
3 Single releases 3.1 Demi Lovato version 3.1.1 Background, release, and composition
3.1.2 Music video
3.1.3 Charts
3.1.4 Certifications
3.2 Idina Menzel version 3.2.1 Track listing
3.2.2 Charts
3.2.3 Certifications

4 Cover versions
5 See also
6 References
7 External links

Use in Frozen[edit]
Background and composition[edit]
The Daily Telegraph explained that instead of the villain originally envisioned by the producers, the songwriters saw Elsa as "a scared girl struggling to control and come to terms with her gift."[2] When interviewed in January 2014 by John August and Aline Brosh McKenna, Frozen co-director Jennifer Lee gave her recollection of the song's conception: "Bobby and Kristen said they were walking in Prospect Park and they just started talking about what would it feel like [to be Elsa]. Forget villain. Just what it would feel like. And this concept of letting out who she is[,] that she's kept to herself for so long[,] and she's alone and free, but then the sadness of the fact [sic] that the last moment is she's alone. It's not a perfect thing, but it's powerful."[3]
"Let It Go" was the first song written by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez for the film that made it in, since songs composed earlier were eventually cut.[4] The story outline they were given had a place reserved for "Elsa's Badass Song", which was what they were trying to write.[5] The duo took inspiration from other Disney films such as The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast and various artists including Adele, Aimee Mann, Avril Lavigne (whose 2002 debut album was titled Let Go), Lady Gaga, and Carole King.[6] The song finally began to gel one day as the couple walked together from their home in Park Slope to nearby Prospect Park while they were "thinking from an emo kind of place."[7] Anderson-Lopez explained what happened next: "We went for a walk in Prospect Park and threw phrases at each other. What does it feel like to be the perfect exalted person, but only because you've held back this secret? Bobby came up with 'kingdom of isolation,' and it worked."[8] Lopez was able to improvise the song's first four lines on the spot.[9] Back at their home studio, they composed the rest of the song by alternating between improvising melodies on a piano and brainstorming lyrics on a whiteboard, and finished it within a single day.[4][8]
"Let It Go" is a power ballad in the key of A-flat major overall, but begins in the relative minor (F minor). The song is in quadruple meter, and has a fast tempo of around 137 beats per minute. The song's vocal range spans from F3 to E♭5.[10] Anderson-Lopez and Lopez specifically wrote the song for Idina Menzel, referring to her as "one of the most glorious voices of Broadway and an icon in musical theater." Menzel's vocal range was taken under consideration during the music's composition.[11]
Recording[edit]
For each song they created, including "Let It Go," Anderson-Lopez and Lopez recorded a demo in their studio, then emailed it to the Disney Animation production team in Burbank for discussion at their next videoconference.[12] After the film's release, Anderson-Lopez was shown an "explicitly honest" fan version of the song with very colorful lyrics, and in response, she noted that in the videoconferences she herself had used similarly candid language to describe Elsa's mindset at that point in the plot: "[A]fter a while, Chris Montan, the head of music at Disney, would be like, 'Whoa, language!'"[13] She also disclosed that Disney Animation's Chief Creative Officer John Lasseter (who served as executive producer for Frozen) was so taken with "Let It Go" that he played her original demo of the song in his car for months.[14]
Once approved, the song's piano-vocal score, along with the rest of their work for Frozen, was eventually forwarded to arranger Dave Metzger at his home studio in Salem, Oregon, who orchestrated their work into a lush sound suitable for recording by a full orchestra[15] at the Eastwood Scoring Stage on the Warner Bros. studio lot in Burbank at the end of July 2013.[16][17] The song's vocal track was recorded separately prior to orchestration at Sunset Sound in Hollywood, with the piano track from the demo playing into Menzel's headphones.[17] That piano track, played by Lopez himself, was not re-recorded by a session musician at the orchestral recording session; it is the same piano track heard in the final mix of the song.[17]
Character rewrite and film sequence[edit]
Although unintentional, the song's composition was pivotal in the film's characterization of Elsa.[18] Although Elsa was originally written as a villain, co-directors Chris Buck and Lee gradually rewrote Elsa into one of the film's protagonists after "Let It Go" was composed.[19][20] About that, Lee later explained, "the minute we heard the song the first time, I knew that I had to rewrite the whole movie."[7] Buck further clarified: "Jen had to go back and rewrite some pages in the first act to build up to that scene..... You have to set it up well enough in advance so that when the song comes, the audience is ready for it and there’s an emotional payoff."[21]
When it came to animating Elsa's scenes for the song, Lopez and Anderson-Lopez insisted on the particular detail that Elsa should slam the palace doors on the audience at the song's end, which they acknowledged was similar to the ending of the Broadway musical Sweeney Todd. Lopez explained that they wanted that feeling of how "this character doesn't need us anymore," because he had always loved that feeling "when a character just kind of malevolently looks at you and slams a door in your face," although in the final version, Elsa's facial expression ended up as more of a "sly smile".[22] According to Lopez, it was the last line at the end, "the cold never bothered me anyway," that was "our little Avril Lavigne line".[23]
On December 6, 2013 Walt Disney Animation Studios released a video of the entire "Let It Go" sequence as seen in the movie, which has over 350 million views as of October 28, 2014 on YouTube.[24] On February 11, 2014 a sing-along version of the sequence was released and has had over 3 million views on YouTube as of August 14, 2014.[25]
Other languages[edit]
Besides the original English version, Disney Character Voices International arranged for Frozen to be dubbed into another 42 languages and dialects worldwide,[26] with 41 foreign-language versions of "Let It Go".[27][28][29] A major challenge was to find sopranos capable of matching Menzel's warm vocal tone and three-octave vocal range in their native languages.[27][28] Rick Dempsey, senior executive at Disney Character Voices International regarded the process as "exceptionally challenging", explaining, "It's a difficult juggling act to get the right intent of the lyrics and also have it match rhythmically to the music. And then you have to go back and adjust for lip sync! [It]… requires a lot of patience and precision."[30]
On January 22, 2014, Disney released a multi-language version of the "Let It Go" musical sequence, which featured vocal performances of 25 different voice actresses who portrayed Elsa in their respective dubbing versions of the film.[31][32][33] At the annual meeting of the shareholders of the Walt Disney Company on March 18, 2014 in Portland, Oregon, chairman and chief executive officer Bob Iger praised the team who did "an incredible job casting fantastic international talent so that Frozen truly belongs to the world," then showed the entire multi-language video clip of "Let It Go" to the assembled shareholders.[34] On March 31, 2014, an in-studio multi-language video of the song was released, showing singers of 25 different languages recording their versions of "Let It Go".[30][35] On April 15, 2014 a studio recording of the multi-language version was released via digital download.[36][37]
On April 15, 2014, Walt Disney Records released a compilation album titled Let It Go: The Complete Set, with all 41 foreign-language film versions of "Let It Go" and nine end credit versions.[38][39][40]
In South Korea, the pop version of the song by Hyolyn reached number six on the Gaon Music Chart in February, followed by the film version performed by Park Hyena charting at number 80 in March.[41][42] The Japanese versions of the song, performed in the film by Takako Matsu and in the end roll by May J., reached number 2 and 8 respectively on the Japan Hot 100 after the film's Japanese release in March 2014.[43] Matsu's version was certified million for digital downloads in Japan in May 2014, and May J.'s version platinum for 250,000 downloads.[44] May J. recorded a rearranged version of the song on her album Heartful Song Covers, which was released on March 26, 2014.[45]

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Reception[edit]
Critical reception[edit]
"Let It Go" received widespread acclaim from film critics, music critics, and audiences, with some comparing it favorably to "Defying Gravity" (also performed by Menzel) from the Broadway musical Wicked.[20][72][73] The Rochester City Newspaper called it the best song of the film's soundtrack, writing; "Performed with belty gusto by Idina Menzel, it's got every element needed to be a lasting favorite...Menzel should be credited for providing as much power and passion to this performance as she did in her most famous role."[72] Entertainment Weekly's Marc Snetiker described the song as "an incredible anthem of liberation"[73] while Joe Dziemianowicz of The New York Daily News called it "a stirring tribute to girl power and the need to 'let go' of fear and shame".[74]
On the other hand, Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot of the radio show Sound Opinions criticized the song; DeRogatis labeled it "schlock", and Kot described it as a "clichéd piece of fluff that you would have heard on a Broadway soundtrack from maybe the fifties or the sixties".[75]
By spring 2014, many journalists had observed that after watching Frozen, numerous young children in the United States were becoming unusually obsessed with the film's music, and with "Let It Go" in particular.[76][77][78][79][80][81] Columnist Yvonne Abraham of The Boston Globe called the song "musical crack" which "sends kids into altered states."[82] A similar phenomenon was described in the United Kingdom,[83][84][85] where Lorraine Candy, editor-in-chief of Elle UK, wrote of a "musical epidemic sweeping the nation, relentlessly gathering up every child ... in its cult-like grip".[86]
Perceived LGBT parallels[edit]
Some viewers outside the film industry, such as evangelical pastors[87][88][89] and commentators,[90] believe that the film is a promotion for the normalization of homosexuality, while others have argued that the character of Elsa is a representation of positive LGBT youth and the song, "Let It Go", is a metaphor for coming out.[91][92][93] The LGBT community, however, had a mixed reaction to these claims.[91] When Lee was asked about the homosexual perception, she stated that the company knew what they had wanted to do and that it was however anyone in the year 2013 wanted to perceive it: "I feel like once we hand the film over, it belongs to the world, so I don't like to say anything, and let the fans talk. I think it's up to them."[92]
Accolades[edit]
Main article: List of accolades received by Frozen (2013 film)
"Let It Go" won the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 86th Academy Awards, where a shortened rendition[94] of the show-tune version was performed live by Menzel.[95][96]

Awards

Award
Category
Result
Academy Awards[97] Best Original Song Won
Golden Globe Awards[98] Best Original Song Nominated
Critics' Choice Awards[99][100] Best Song Won
Phoenix Film Critics Society[101] Best Original Song Won
Denver Film Critics Society[102] Best Original Song Won
Satellite Awards[103] Best Original Song Nominated
Radio Disney Music Awards[104] Favorite Song from a Movie or TV Show Won
Single releases[edit]
Demi Lovato version[edit]

"Let It Go"
 
Single by Demi Lovato

from the album Frozen

Released
October 21, 2013
Format
Digital download
Recorded
2012[1]
Genre
Pop rock
Length
3:47
Label
Walt Disney
Producer(s)
Emanuel Kiriakou ·
 Andrew Goldstein
 
Demi Lovato singles chronology

"Made in the USA"
 (2013) "Let It Go"
 (2013) "Neon Lights"
 (2013)
 

Music video
"Let It Go" on YouTube

 
The decision to release a single for "Let It Go" was made after the song was written and was presented to Disney. Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez selected American singer and former Disney Channel star Demi Lovato, who also appears on Disney's Hollywood Records roster, to cover the song on the soundtrack album.[12]
Background, release, and composition[edit]
Anderson-Lopez said that Lovato was chosen because of the singer's own personal life; "She had a past that she's pretty open about that is similar to Elsa's journey of letting a dark past and fear behind and moving forward with your power."[11] Lovato indeed identified herself with the song's context, stating "It's so relatable. Elsa is finding her identity; she's growing into who she is and she's finally accepting her own strength and magical powers. Instead of hiding it, like she's done all her life, she's letting it go and embracing it."[105]
Lovato's cover version was released as a single by Walt Disney Records on October 21, 2013.[106]
While Menzel's version is performed in the key of A-flat major,[10] Lovato's version is performed in the key of G major, with her vocal range spanning between G3 and E5.[107]
Music video[edit]
The music video was released on November 1, 2013.[108] and was directed by Declan Whitebloom.[109] As of August 14, 2014 it has over 235 million views.[108]
Charts[edit]

Chart (2013–14)
Peak
 position


Australia (ARIA)[110]
25
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[111]
60
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[112]
15
Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia)[113]
21
Brazil (Hot 100 Airplay)[114]
90
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[115]
31
Denmark (Tracklisten)[116]
26
France (SNEP)[117]
131
Germany (Media Control Charts)[118]
83
Ireland (IRMA)[119]
34
Japan (Japan Hot 100)[120]
51
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[121]
70
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[122]
13
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[123]
32
South Korea (Gaon International Chart)[124]
7
South Korea (Gaon Chart)[124]
50
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[125]
25
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[126]
60
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[127]
42
US Billboard Hot 100[128]
38

Certifications[edit]

Region
Certification
Sales/shipments


Australia (ARIA)[129]
Platinum 70,000^
Canada (Music Canada)[130]
Platinum 80,000^
Japan (RIAJ)[131]
Gold 100,000^
New Zealand (RMNZ)[132]
Platinum 15,000*
Sweden (GLF)[133]
Platinum 40,000x
United States (RIAA)[134]
Platinum 1,000,000^
Streaming

Denmark (IFPI Denmark)[135]
Gold 1,300,000^

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone
xunspecified figures based on certification alone
 

Idina Menzel version[edit]

"Let It Go"

Single by Idina Menzel

from the album Frozen

Released
January 2014
Format
Digital download
Recorded
2012[1]
Genre
Show tune
Length
3:45
Label
Walt Disney
Producer(s)
Kristen Anderson-Lopez ·
 Robert Lopez ·
 Christophe Beck ·
 Chris Montan ·
 Tom MacDougall
 
Idina Menzel singles chronology

"Constant Craving"
 (2011) "Let It Go"
 (2014) "You Learn to Live Without"
 (2014)
 
Menzel's version was a single release,[136][137] being promoted to adult contemporary radio by Walt Disney Records in January 2014.[138][139] Disney's music division planned to release Lovato's version of the song before Menzel's, as they did not consider Menzel's version a traditional pop song.[139]
It is the first song from a Disney animated musical to reach the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 since 1995, when Vanessa L. Williams's "Colors of the Wind" from Pocahontas peaked at number four on the chart. The song is also Menzel's first single to reach the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making her the first Tony Award winner for acting to ever reach the top 10.[140] By June 2014, Menzel's version of the song has sold 3 million copies digital download.[141] As of August 2014, the song has sold 3,430,000 copies in the US.[142] It is now the biggest-selling foreign song from any original soundtrack in South Korea as of March 12, 2014.[143]
A remix EP was released digitally by Walt Disney Records on May 19, 2014.[144] The EP features four remixes by Dave Audé, Papercha$er, DJ Escape & Tony Coluccio, and Corbin Hayes.[145][146] Armin Van Buuren produced another remix of the song for the remix album, Dconstructed.[147]
Track listing[edit]

No.
Title
Remixer(s)
Length

1. "Let It Go [Dave Audé Club Remix]"   Dave Audé 5:48
2. "Let It Go [Papercha$er Club Remix]"   Papercha$er 4:51
3. "Let It Go [DJ Escape & Tony Coluccio Club Remix]"   DJ Escape & Tony Coluccio 8:26
4. "Let It Go [Corbin Hayes Remix]"   Corbin Hayes 6:48
Charts[edit]

Chart (2013–14)
Peak
 position


Australia (ARIA)[148]
16
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[149]
74
Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[150]
55
Brazil (Billboard Brasil)[151]
91
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[152]
18
Denmark (Tracklisten)[153]
34
Finland (Nokia MixRadio)[154]
31
Ireland (IRMA)[155]
7
Japan (Japan Hot 100)[156]
4
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[157]
67
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[158]
31
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[159]
10
South Korea (Gaon International Chart)[124]
1
South Korea (Gaon Chart)[124]
1
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[160]
15
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[161]
11
US Billboard Hot 100[162]
5
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[163]
9
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[164]
20
US Hot Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[165]
1

Certifications[edit]

Region
Certification
Sales/shipments


Australia (ARIA)[166]
4× Platinum 280,000^
Canada (Music Canada)[167]
2× Platinum 160,000^
Japan (RIAJ)[168]
Platinum 250,000^
New Zealand (RMNZ)[169]
Gold 7,500*
United Kingdom (BPI)[170]
Platinum 600,000^
United States (RIAA)[171]
4× Platinum 4,000,000^

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone
xunspecified figures based on certification alone
 

Cover versions[edit]
Many cover versions have been recorded internationally.[172] In February 2014, Alex Boyé recorded a light Africanized tribal cover of the song, featuring the One Voice Children's Choir and Lexi Walker as Elsa.[173][174][175] The Piano Guys' cover version mixes parts of Antonio Vivaldi's Concerto No. 4 in F minor, Op. 8, RV 297, "L'inverno" (Winter) from The Four Seasons into the original.[175][176] The music videos of both covers were filmed in the ice castles in Midway, Utah. In March 2014, Brian Hull recorded a cover of the song while impersonating various Disney and Pixar characters such as Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Goofy.[177] French Metalcore band Betraying The Martyrs released their cover of "Let it Go" on their sophomore album Phantom.[178] Rachel Berry (Lea Michele) will cover the song in Glee's sixth and final season premiere episode in 2015.[179]
See also[edit]

Portal icon Disney portal
List of number-one dance singles of 2014 (U.S.)
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External links[edit]
Full lyrics of Idina Menzel's version at MetroLyrics
Full lyrics of Demi Lovato's version at MetroLyrics


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"Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People"

Song from the album Frozen

Published
Wonderland Music Company
Released
November 25, 2013
Recorded
2012[1]
Genre
Show tune
Length
0:50
Label
Walt Disney
Writer
Kristen Anderson-Lopez ·
 Robert Lopez
 
Producer
Kristen Anderson-Lopez ·
 Robert Lopez ·
 Christophe Beck ·
 Chris Montan ·
 Tom MacDougall
 
Frozen track listing

"Let It Go"
 (5) "Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People"
 (6) "In Summer"
 (7)
 
"Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People" is a song from the 2013 Disney animated film Frozen.


Contents  [hide]
1 Synopsis
2 Reindeers Remix
3 Composition
4 Critical reception
5 Other languages
6 Charts
7 Reception

Synopsis[edit]
This song happens after Oaken tries to make Kristoff pay more money than he has on his person at the moment for his carrots (for Sven), pickaxe and rope. They can't reach a compromise, and Kristoff calls Oaken a crook. Oaken does not like being called a crook, so he tosses Kristoff out into the cold. Kristoff then seeks shelter with Sven in a nearby stable.
This song illustrates Kristoff's unique relationship with Sven. He is a shy, isolated man who can only be himself when around his pet reindeer. From Director notes " Kristoff’s only friend is his reindeer Sven and he rejects the human race in favour of his pet (“every one of them’s bad,” he sings in ‘Reindeer Are Better Than People’)".[2]
Reindeers Remix[edit]
A deleted song dubbed Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People (remix) was designed as a joke song for Kristoff to perform during the credits, as Lopez and Anderson-Lopez felt sad that Jonathan Groff had not been given a real song.[3] They reasoned that his character is not the type to have burst into song that way, and though he becomes a lot more confident and self-assured after the troll song Fixer Upper, by that time the film becomes action-packed and can't afford to slow down for another song.
When asked the question "I was wondering, you know, because I think I had talked to you earlier and you were like, wow, we had this great, amazing Broadway singer and he, you know, just wasn’t used that much in the movie", Robert Lopez responded: "Well, we hope to rectify that for Frozen, the musical. If we — if we do get a chance to write that, and we hope to with Disney, we’ll give Kristoff a proper song. But that reindeer song was sort of written, you know, because Kristoff had Sven and he could really only talk to Sven, and Sven’s this reindeer and he was doing Sven’s voice at the same — it was just kind of weird. And he didn’t — until the very last act of the film, it wouldn’t have made sense for him to break out into a real song".[4]
To AwardsDaily, Robert said "We wanted to write something for [Groff’s character] Kristoff… In the beginning we knew that the songs we wrote for the external characters, the secondary characters, were the ones that seemed to be staying. And the ones that we wrote for Anna seemed to keep getting cut as Anna changed and changed and changed. So we wanted to write something for Kristoff. And we wanted to write something for Jonathan Groff. We always assumed we’d write a little bit more. But his character kept denying real songs". Kristen added "In the deluxe version of the soundtrack…there’s something called the “Reindeer Remix,” which was a remix of “Reindeers Are Better Than People.” An expanded version that we wrote, half as a joke, and half as…“Wouldn’t it be fun to put this in the credits? To give Jonathan Groff a chance to do what Jonathan Groff does".[5]
Composition[edit]
In half of the song, Kristoff sings the song as a duet between himself and "Sven" (with Sven's part merely being Kristoff using a goofy voice).[6] The Rainbow Hub described it as "a Gilbert-and-Sullivan style operetta."[7] AMommyStory described it as " a cute little ditty ".[8] ShepFromTamp argues "The closest the movie comes to [the folksy] theme [of Frozen Heart] ever again is Kristoff’s “Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People.”"[9] The Huntington News described it as "folksy".[10] TunesReviews describes it as a "short quip".[11] AwardsDaily said "It feels like more of a ditty and less of a production number".[5]
Critical reception[edit]
There were generally favourably views toward the song, with it being described as both short and funny. Many reviewers criticised the fact that Jonathon Groff, a Broadway actor, had only been given a one-minute ditty as opposed to a full song.
Rochester City Newspaper wrote "“Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People,” “In Summer,” and “Fixer Upper” aren’t as plot-progressing as the other numbers, but all three have their charms", adding that "“Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People” is a silly little throw-away that I swear was only added once Jonathan Groff was cast so he’d have an excuse to sing".[12] DadInACape wrote " “Reindeers Are Better Than People” is a cute little ditty featuring Jonathan Groff".[13] Erin Stough of Laughing Place wrote "unlike many fans my favorite song from Frozen is not “Let it Go” but “Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People”."[14] GeekExchange writes "Groff does have a hilarious little diddy about reindeer being better than people that will endear guys who feel like they roped into seeing Frozen to Kristoff who really does serve as the dude guys will root for and identify with". It added "Both Groff and Fontana have these great characters but are kinda underused both story-wise and musically but that’s okay because the story isn’t about who gets the girl."[15] Inkling Press said "You didn’t hear much of his singing voice, but he did have a neat, one-minute song called ‘Reindeer(s) Are Better than People.’"[16] AintItCool said the song, along with In Summer, are moments when "FROZEN also gets playful".[17] AllMusic said " the tracks that offer comic relief, such as "In Summer" and "Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People," are cleverly written".[18] Johnnegroni.com said of Reindeer Remix "Finally, we have the song that was meant to be the movie’s final song, featuring the under-utilized Jonathan Groff. I love it because it would have left the movie on a funny note that captured the fun of the song Groff sings earlier about Sven."[19] Urban Cinephile writes "Anyone who writes songs whose lyrics suggest 'Reindeers are better than people' [is] okay in my book".[20] Captain Pig Heart argues Olaf is "not quite as much fun as the relationship between Kristoff and his reindeer (and their “Reindeers Are Better Than People” song)".[21] VGU.com said "Even the short tune sang by Kristoff’s Jonathan Groff, “Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People” was adorably cute and hysterical."[22] EarnThis said "Jonathan Groff is a talented, enjoyable singer, so it’s a little bit surprising that he only gets fifty seconds of singing all movie long. But he makes the most of his brief appearance. This is a charming introduction to Kristoff and Sven, the puppy-like reindeer (Frozen‘s comedic MVP). I love Groff’s “reindeer” voice, and everything else about this song. Funny, sweet, charming. I only wish it went on a bit longer."[23]
NerdyMindsMagazine wrote: "Part of what makes Frozen so endearing is its characters’ quirks. Few, if any, stand out as much as Kristoff’s channeling of Sven’s thoughts and emotions, and this is shown at its best in “Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People”. It’s a duet that’s not a duet. It’s simple, and it’s short. It’s not epic, it’s not lengthy, and it doesn’t really move the plot along, but it shows a tender moment between a man and his reindeer with nothing more than a lute (or a lute-like instrument; we’ve been unable to find one that matches what he’s playing). We get to see how human Sven really is, and we root for them as much as we root for any other couple in the film. I’m just bummed that a) this is the only song that Kristoff gets in the whole film and b) the “Remix” version was left out of the film entirely."[3] Rotoscopers said: "I really love most of the songs, but at the same time I don’t like “In Summer” and “Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People At All”. These songs just weren’t as good as the other songs. Also I hated they gave Jonathan Groff a silly 50-second song. Come on Disney! You hire an amazing artist that can sing beautifully and you give him a song like this? I would be more ok with “In Summer” if Jonathan at least was given another song as big and dramatic as “Let it Go” or “For The First Time in Forever.”"[24] The Entertainment Nut wrote "If there’s one song that seems wedged into the final product, it’s Reindeer(s) are Better Than People. With Jonathan Groff’s vocal talents available, it felt like they had to find some way to get in his talents, and this 51-second piece definitely seems to fit the bill."[25] The Notorious I.G. said the film "has two songs that could get Oscar gold" ("Let It Go" and "For the First Time in Forever"), thoguh added "but "Reindeer Are Better Than People" may be a cult hit."[26] AssignmentX said along with In Summer, the song is an example of "the pleasantly goofier stuff".[27] GeeksOfDoom wrote "Disappointingly, the golden voice of Jonathan Groff only has one opportunity to enter the soundtrack, and it’s this brief piece here. It’s quite witty and funny, especially when he responds to his own impersonation of Sven."[28] Animation Unplugged said "Reindeers Are Better than People made me laugh, but I felt like it stopped the film."[29] HeyUGuys said "‘Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People’ is no more than a forgettable ditty that’s lucky to be on the soundtrack at all", and described it as a "miss", along with Frozen Heart.[30] ALookAtDisney wrote "granted not all of the songs are great such as "Fixer Upper" or "Reindeer(s) Are Better Then People"".[31] The Kilt said "“Reindeer(s) are Better Than People” and “In Summer” don’t assist in the progression of the plot, but are all valuable to the soundtrack. One part madness and two parts silliness; there really is no point for “Reindeer(s) are Better Than People.” It’s a fun, short, duet between Jonathan Groff and himself."[32]
Other languages[edit]
The Korean language version sung by Jung Sang-yoon appeared on the Gaon Music Chart's download sub-chart, however did not appear on the main Gaon Singles Chart.[33]
Charts[edit]

Chart (2013–14)
Peak
 position


South Korea (Gaon International Chart)[34]
17
South Korea (Gaon Chart)[35]
127

Reception[edit]
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2.Jump up ^ "Fixer Uppers: Frozen and the Price of Isolation | Film analysis, reviews, essays and books". Fromdirector.net. 2014-01-14. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
3.^ Jump up to: a b Nerdlyweds (2014-02-19). "A Music Scholar’s Take on the FROZEN Soundtrack…with GIFs!". Nerdy Minds Magazine. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
4.Jump up ^ Bjorkman, James (2014-03-04). "Animated Film Reviews: "Frozen" Winners Press Room Comments". Animatedfilmreviews.filminspector.com. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
5.^ Jump up to: a b "Frozen composers Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez – Awards Daily". Awardsdaily.com. 2013-11-28. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
6.Jump up ^ "Disney's Frozen Favorite Songs". Disney Sheet Music. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
7.Jump up ^ "Conceal It. Don’t Feel It. Don’t Show It.: A Review of 'Frozen'". The Rainbow Hub. 2013-10-14. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
8.Jump up ^ "Disney's Frozen Melted Our Hearts". A Mommy Story. 2013-11-29. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
9.Jump up ^ Antu, Ravafea (2013-11-15). "Frozen Review by Ravafea Antu Skydancer | Shep's Entertainment Blog". Shepfromtamp.com. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
10.Jump up ^ "Review: Do you want to build a snowman? : The Huntington News". Huntnewsnu.com. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
11.Jump up ^ "Frozen Soundtrack". Tunes News. 2014-01-17. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
12.Jump up ^ Divezur, Roman. "CD Review: Disney's "Frozen" Soundtrack | Music Reviews". Rochester City Newspaper. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
13.Jump up ^ March 19, 2014 (2014-03-19). "Disney’s Frozen: Review". Dadinacape.com. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
14.Jump up ^ "Review of Disney Karaoke: Frozen App". LaughingPlace.com. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
15.Jump up ^ Ibarra, Sabina. "Frozen Review: Disney Conjures a New Timeless Classic - Geek Magazine". Geekexchange.com. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
16.Jump up ^ Eowyn (2013-11-27). "Movie Review: Frozen | inklings press". Inklingspress.wordpress.com. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
17.Jump up ^ Share on Facebook (2013-11-25). "Nordling Reviews FROZEN! - Ain't It Cool News: The best in movie, TV, DVD, and comic book news". Aintitcool.com. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
18.Jump up ^ Heather Phares (2013-11-25). "Frozen [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] - Christophe Beck | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
19.Jump up ^ Negroni, Jon (2014-01-30). "The 7 Deleted Songs From "Frozen" That You Haven’t Heard Yet". Jon Negroni. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
20.Jump up ^ "Urban Cinefile FROZEN: DVD". Urbancinefile.com.au. 2014-04-30. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
21.Jump up ^ "Film Review: Frozen (2013) | Captain Pigheart ~ Swashbuckling Pirate Stories". Captainpigheart.com. 2014-01-26. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
22.Jump up ^ "Frozen Review". VGU.TV. 2014-01-07. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
23.Jump up ^ http://earnthis.net/frozen-soundtrack-power-ranking/
24.Jump up ^ Rotoscopers (2013-11-26). "[REVIEW] Frozen (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Deluxe Edition]". Rotoscopers.com. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
25.Jump up ^ "Music Review: Frozen (2-Disc Deluxe Edition) | The Entertainment Nut". Theentertainmentnut.wordpress.com. 2013-12-21. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
26.Jump up ^ David Mello (2013-12-01). "The Notorious I.G.: Review of Frozen: This Ain't Your Father's Disney Musical". Impalergeneral.blogspot.com.au. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
27.Jump up ^ "CD Review: FROZEN soundtrack « Assignment X Assignment X". Assignmentx.com. 2014-01-27. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
28.Jump up ^ "Disney In Depth: ‘Frozen’ Soundtrack Review". Geeksofdoom.com. 2014-01-23. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
29.Jump up ^ Blackwell, Mica (2013-12-04). "Animation Unplugged...: Frozen Review (SPOILERS)". Animationunplugged.blogspot.com.au. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
30.Jump up ^ Cunningham, Joe. "Frozen Soundtrack Review". Heyuguys.com. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
31.Jump up ^ Posted by tim murphy (2014-01-21). "A Look at Disney: Music Fridays # 116: Songs Cut From Frozen". Alookatdisney.blogspot.com.au. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
32.Jump up ^ "The Kilt : Frozen soundtrack is dramatic, exciting ★★★★½". Theadamskilt.com. 2014-02-04. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
33.Jump up ^ "Gaon Download Chart 2014년 3월 2주차". Gaon (in Korean). March 1, 2014. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
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35.Jump up ^ "Gaon Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Chart.


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"Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People"

Song from the album Frozen

Published
Wonderland Music Company
Released
November 25, 2013
Recorded
2012[1]
Genre
Show tune
Length
0:50
Label
Walt Disney
Writer
Kristen Anderson-Lopez ·
 Robert Lopez
 
Producer
Kristen Anderson-Lopez ·
 Robert Lopez ·
 Christophe Beck ·
 Chris Montan ·
 Tom MacDougall
 
Frozen track listing

"Let It Go"
 (5) "Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People"
 (6) "In Summer"
 (7)
 
"Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People" is a song from the 2013 Disney animated film Frozen.


Contents  [hide]
1 Synopsis
2 Reindeers Remix
3 Composition
4 Critical reception
5 Other languages
6 Charts
7 Reception

Synopsis[edit]
This song happens after Oaken tries to make Kristoff pay more money than he has on his person at the moment for his carrots (for Sven), pickaxe and rope. They can't reach a compromise, and Kristoff calls Oaken a crook. Oaken does not like being called a crook, so he tosses Kristoff out into the cold. Kristoff then seeks shelter with Sven in a nearby stable.
This song illustrates Kristoff's unique relationship with Sven. He is a shy, isolated man who can only be himself when around his pet reindeer. From Director notes " Kristoff’s only friend is his reindeer Sven and he rejects the human race in favour of his pet (“every one of them’s bad,” he sings in ‘Reindeer Are Better Than People’)".[2]
Reindeers Remix[edit]
A deleted song dubbed Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People (remix) was designed as a joke song for Kristoff to perform during the credits, as Lopez and Anderson-Lopez felt sad that Jonathan Groff had not been given a real song.[3] They reasoned that his character is not the type to have burst into song that way, and though he becomes a lot more confident and self-assured after the troll song Fixer Upper, by that time the film becomes action-packed and can't afford to slow down for another song.
When asked the question "I was wondering, you know, because I think I had talked to you earlier and you were like, wow, we had this great, amazing Broadway singer and he, you know, just wasn’t used that much in the movie", Robert Lopez responded: "Well, we hope to rectify that for Frozen, the musical. If we — if we do get a chance to write that, and we hope to with Disney, we’ll give Kristoff a proper song. But that reindeer song was sort of written, you know, because Kristoff had Sven and he could really only talk to Sven, and Sven’s this reindeer and he was doing Sven’s voice at the same — it was just kind of weird. And he didn’t — until the very last act of the film, it wouldn’t have made sense for him to break out into a real song".[4]
To AwardsDaily, Robert said "We wanted to write something for [Groff’s character] Kristoff… In the beginning we knew that the songs we wrote for the external characters, the secondary characters, were the ones that seemed to be staying. And the ones that we wrote for Anna seemed to keep getting cut as Anna changed and changed and changed. So we wanted to write something for Kristoff. And we wanted to write something for Jonathan Groff. We always assumed we’d write a little bit more. But his character kept denying real songs". Kristen added "In the deluxe version of the soundtrack…there’s something called the “Reindeer Remix,” which was a remix of “Reindeers Are Better Than People.” An expanded version that we wrote, half as a joke, and half as…“Wouldn’t it be fun to put this in the credits? To give Jonathan Groff a chance to do what Jonathan Groff does".[5]
Composition[edit]
In half of the song, Kristoff sings the song as a duet between himself and "Sven" (with Sven's part merely being Kristoff using a goofy voice).[6] The Rainbow Hub described it as "a Gilbert-and-Sullivan style operetta."[7] AMommyStory described it as " a cute little ditty ".[8] ShepFromTamp argues "The closest the movie comes to [the folksy] theme [of Frozen Heart] ever again is Kristoff’s “Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People.”"[9] The Huntington News described it as "folksy".[10] TunesReviews describes it as a "short quip".[11] AwardsDaily said "It feels like more of a ditty and less of a production number".[5]
Critical reception[edit]
There were generally favourably views toward the song, with it being described as both short and funny. Many reviewers criticised the fact that Jonathon Groff, a Broadway actor, had only been given a one-minute ditty as opposed to a full song.
Rochester City Newspaper wrote "“Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People,” “In Summer,” and “Fixer Upper” aren’t as plot-progressing as the other numbers, but all three have their charms", adding that "“Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People” is a silly little throw-away that I swear was only added once Jonathan Groff was cast so he’d have an excuse to sing".[12] DadInACape wrote " “Reindeers Are Better Than People” is a cute little ditty featuring Jonathan Groff".[13] Erin Stough of Laughing Place wrote "unlike many fans my favorite song from Frozen is not “Let it Go” but “Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People”."[14] GeekExchange writes "Groff does have a hilarious little diddy about reindeer being better than people that will endear guys who feel like they roped into seeing Frozen to Kristoff who really does serve as the dude guys will root for and identify with". It added "Both Groff and Fontana have these great characters but are kinda underused both story-wise and musically but that’s okay because the story isn’t about who gets the girl."[15] Inkling Press said "You didn’t hear much of his singing voice, but he did have a neat, one-minute song called ‘Reindeer(s) Are Better than People.’"[16] AintItCool said the song, along with In Summer, are moments when "FROZEN also gets playful".[17] AllMusic said " the tracks that offer comic relief, such as "In Summer" and "Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People," are cleverly written".[18] Johnnegroni.com said of Reindeer Remix "Finally, we have the song that was meant to be the movie’s final song, featuring the under-utilized Jonathan Groff. I love it because it would have left the movie on a funny note that captured the fun of the song Groff sings earlier about Sven."[19] Urban Cinephile writes "Anyone who writes songs whose lyrics suggest 'Reindeers are better than people' [is] okay in my book".[20] Captain Pig Heart argues Olaf is "not quite as much fun as the relationship between Kristoff and his reindeer (and their “Reindeers Are Better Than People” song)".[21] VGU.com said "Even the short tune sang by Kristoff’s Jonathan Groff, “Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People” was adorably cute and hysterical."[22] EarnThis said "Jonathan Groff is a talented, enjoyable singer, so it’s a little bit surprising that he only gets fifty seconds of singing all movie long. But he makes the most of his brief appearance. This is a charming introduction to Kristoff and Sven, the puppy-like reindeer (Frozen‘s comedic MVP). I love Groff’s “reindeer” voice, and everything else about this song. Funny, sweet, charming. I only wish it went on a bit longer."[23]
NerdyMindsMagazine wrote: "Part of what makes Frozen so endearing is its characters’ quirks. Few, if any, stand out as much as Kristoff’s channeling of Sven’s thoughts and emotions, and this is shown at its best in “Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People”. It’s a duet that’s not a duet. It’s simple, and it’s short. It’s not epic, it’s not lengthy, and it doesn’t really move the plot along, but it shows a tender moment between a man and his reindeer with nothing more than a lute (or a lute-like instrument; we’ve been unable to find one that matches what he’s playing). We get to see how human Sven really is, and we root for them as much as we root for any other couple in the film. I’m just bummed that a) this is the only song that Kristoff gets in the whole film and b) the “Remix” version was left out of the film entirely."[3] Rotoscopers said: "I really love most of the songs, but at the same time I don’t like “In Summer” and “Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People At All”. These songs just weren’t as good as the other songs. Also I hated they gave Jonathan Groff a silly 50-second song. Come on Disney! You hire an amazing artist that can sing beautifully and you give him a song like this? I would be more ok with “In Summer” if Jonathan at least was given another song as big and dramatic as “Let it Go” or “For The First Time in Forever.”"[24] The Entertainment Nut wrote "If there’s one song that seems wedged into the final product, it’s Reindeer(s) are Better Than People. With Jonathan Groff’s vocal talents available, it felt like they had to find some way to get in his talents, and this 51-second piece definitely seems to fit the bill."[25] The Notorious I.G. said the film "has two songs that could get Oscar gold" ("Let It Go" and "For the First Time in Forever"), thoguh added "but "Reindeer Are Better Than People" may be a cult hit."[26] AssignmentX said along with In Summer, the song is an example of "the pleasantly goofier stuff".[27] GeeksOfDoom wrote "Disappointingly, the golden voice of Jonathan Groff only has one opportunity to enter the soundtrack, and it’s this brief piece here. It’s quite witty and funny, especially when he responds to his own impersonation of Sven."[28] Animation Unplugged said "Reindeers Are Better than People made me laugh, but I felt like it stopped the film."[29] HeyUGuys said "‘Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People’ is no more than a forgettable ditty that’s lucky to be on the soundtrack at all", and described it as a "miss", along with Frozen Heart.[30] ALookAtDisney wrote "granted not all of the songs are great such as "Fixer Upper" or "Reindeer(s) Are Better Then People"".[31] The Kilt said "“Reindeer(s) are Better Than People” and “In Summer” don’t assist in the progression of the plot, but are all valuable to the soundtrack. One part madness and two parts silliness; there really is no point for “Reindeer(s) are Better Than People.” It’s a fun, short, duet between Jonathan Groff and himself."[32]
Other languages[edit]
The Korean language version sung by Jung Sang-yoon appeared on the Gaon Music Chart's download sub-chart, however did not appear on the main Gaon Singles Chart.[33]
Charts[edit]

Chart (2013–14)
Peak
 position


South Korea (Gaon International Chart)[34]
17
South Korea (Gaon Chart)[35]
127

Reception[edit]
1.Jump up ^ Perlman, Jake (February 10, 2014). "On the Scene: 'Frozen' cast performs live for the first (and probably only) time ever". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 10, 2014. "It was the first time the cast had ever sung the songs live and the first time many had sung the songs at all since they recorded the soundtrack a year and a half ago."
2.Jump up ^ "Fixer Uppers: Frozen and the Price of Isolation | Film analysis, reviews, essays and books". Fromdirector.net. 2014-01-14. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
3.^ Jump up to: a b Nerdlyweds (2014-02-19). "A Music Scholar’s Take on the FROZEN Soundtrack…with GIFs!". Nerdy Minds Magazine. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
4.Jump up ^ Bjorkman, James (2014-03-04). "Animated Film Reviews: "Frozen" Winners Press Room Comments". Animatedfilmreviews.filminspector.com. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
5.^ Jump up to: a b "Frozen composers Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez – Awards Daily". Awardsdaily.com. 2013-11-28. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
6.Jump up ^ "Disney's Frozen Favorite Songs". Disney Sheet Music. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
7.Jump up ^ "Conceal It. Don’t Feel It. Don’t Show It.: A Review of 'Frozen'". The Rainbow Hub. 2013-10-14. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
8.Jump up ^ "Disney's Frozen Melted Our Hearts". A Mommy Story. 2013-11-29. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
9.Jump up ^ Antu, Ravafea (2013-11-15). "Frozen Review by Ravafea Antu Skydancer | Shep's Entertainment Blog". Shepfromtamp.com. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
10.Jump up ^ "Review: Do you want to build a snowman? : The Huntington News". Huntnewsnu.com. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
11.Jump up ^ "Frozen Soundtrack". Tunes News. 2014-01-17. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
12.Jump up ^ Divezur, Roman. "CD Review: Disney's "Frozen" Soundtrack | Music Reviews". Rochester City Newspaper. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
13.Jump up ^ March 19, 2014 (2014-03-19). "Disney’s Frozen: Review". Dadinacape.com. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
14.Jump up ^ "Review of Disney Karaoke: Frozen App". LaughingPlace.com. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
15.Jump up ^ Ibarra, Sabina. "Frozen Review: Disney Conjures a New Timeless Classic - Geek Magazine". Geekexchange.com. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
16.Jump up ^ Eowyn (2013-11-27). "Movie Review: Frozen | inklings press". Inklingspress.wordpress.com. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
17.Jump up ^ Share on Facebook (2013-11-25). "Nordling Reviews FROZEN! - Ain't It Cool News: The best in movie, TV, DVD, and comic book news". Aintitcool.com. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
18.Jump up ^ Heather Phares (2013-11-25). "Frozen [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] - Christophe Beck | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
19.Jump up ^ Negroni, Jon (2014-01-30). "The 7 Deleted Songs From "Frozen" That You Haven’t Heard Yet". Jon Negroni. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
20.Jump up ^ "Urban Cinefile FROZEN: DVD". Urbancinefile.com.au. 2014-04-30. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
21.Jump up ^ "Film Review: Frozen (2013) | Captain Pigheart ~ Swashbuckling Pirate Stories". Captainpigheart.com. 2014-01-26. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
22.Jump up ^ "Frozen Review". VGU.TV. 2014-01-07. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
23.Jump up ^ http://earnthis.net/frozen-soundtrack-power-ranking/
24.Jump up ^ Rotoscopers (2013-11-26). "[REVIEW] Frozen (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Deluxe Edition]". Rotoscopers.com. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
25.Jump up ^ "Music Review: Frozen (2-Disc Deluxe Edition) | The Entertainment Nut". Theentertainmentnut.wordpress.com. 2013-12-21. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
26.Jump up ^ David Mello (2013-12-01). "The Notorious I.G.: Review of Frozen: This Ain't Your Father's Disney Musical". Impalergeneral.blogspot.com.au. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
27.Jump up ^ "CD Review: FROZEN soundtrack « Assignment X Assignment X". Assignmentx.com. 2014-01-27. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
28.Jump up ^ "Disney In Depth: ‘Frozen’ Soundtrack Review". Geeksofdoom.com. 2014-01-23. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
29.Jump up ^ Blackwell, Mica (2013-12-04). "Animation Unplugged...: Frozen Review (SPOILERS)". Animationunplugged.blogspot.com.au. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
30.Jump up ^ Cunningham, Joe. "Frozen Soundtrack Review". Heyuguys.com. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
31.Jump up ^ Posted by tim murphy (2014-01-21). "A Look at Disney: Music Fridays # 116: Songs Cut From Frozen". Alookatdisney.blogspot.com.au. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
32.Jump up ^ "The Kilt : Frozen soundtrack is dramatic, exciting ★★★★½". Theadamskilt.com. 2014-02-04. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
33.Jump up ^ "Gaon Download Chart 2014년 3월 2주차". Gaon (in Korean). March 1, 2014. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
34.Jump up ^ "Gaon Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Chart.
35.Jump up ^ "Gaon Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Chart.


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In Summer
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"In Summer"

Song by Josh Gad from the album Frozen

Published
Wonderland Music Company
Released
November 25, 2013
Recorded
2012[1]
Genre
Show tune
Length
1:54
Label
Walt Disney
Writer
Kristen Anderson-Lopez ·
 Robert Lopez
 
Producer
Kristen Anderson-Lopez ·
 Robert Lopez ·
 Christophe Beck ·
 Chris Montan ·
 Tom MacDougall
 
Frozen track listing

"Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People"
 (6) "In Summer"
 (7) "For the First Time in Forever (Reprise)"
 (8)
 
"In Summer" is a song from Disney's 2013 animated feature film Frozen, with music and lyrics composed by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez.


Contents  [hide]
1 Synopsis
2 Background
3 Critical reception
4 Other languages
5 Charts 5.1 Certifications
6 References

Synopsis[edit]










 Olaf sings about Summer with a sense of naive optimism, unaware that as a snowman, he is unable to experience the hot weather he craves for.
The song is performed by Olaf (Josh Gad), and is a comedic and ironic ballad in which Olaf expresses how he wants to experience the season of summer. He is seen in several positions, including in shades, relaxing in a hot tub, playing on a beach, dancing around sand people, and relaxing on a picnic, unaware that as a snowman he will melt, and therefore his dream is in vain. The song is considered darkly comical large in part because every single thing that Olaf does is something that will only make him melt faster.
Background[edit]
According to Josh Gad, since Robert Lopez had already co-written The Book of Mormon (in which Gad was the original Elder Cunningham), Lopez already knew what type of voice he had, and so that influenced the type of song that was written for him. Gad also appreciated being able to perform a song "without 20 f-bombs in it", so it was acceptable for a younger demographic. The songwriters asked him to do "the operatic ending", a request that amused Gad.[2]
He argued that the song was not morbid, and is instead filled with a "youthful optimism", as Olaf still acts like the ages of Elsa and Anna when they created him - he is the last vestige of their forgotten past - and therefore everything he does has a naïve and hopeful quality to it.[2]
The song replaced an earlier song for Olaf titled "Hot Hot Ice," which Anderson-Lopez described as "Hot Hot Hot meets Simon & Garfunkel. It didn't work."[3]:37:05
Critical reception[edit]
Time dubbed it "the movie’s mid-show-stopper" and "a musical-comedy miracle", writing "A soft-shoe number with brilliant choreography of character, voice and visuals (it ends with a swirling tracking shot that quotes the one that accompanied Julie Andrews singing “The Sound of Music”), “In Summer” makes Olaf’s weather delusion sound and look deliciously delirious".[4] CinemaBlend said it was "the film's best song",[5] and National Catholic Register called it "the movie’s funniest scene and best song".[6] Variety said it was the "most inspired musical number", and added it was "wryly visualized by Buck and Lee and expressed in playful lyrics".[7] The Morton Report described it as "Josh Gad’s spotlight number", and noted that it "might not exactly drive the narrative, but it’s hilarious."[8] Rochester City Newspaper said "Josh Gad’s distinctive, totally-committed performance gives In Summer a lot of heart.[9] HighDef Digest said it was "a nice break from the darkness and action".[10] New York Post calls it "a superb comic number, describing it as "a denialist fantasy on par with "By the Sea" in Sweeney Todd".[11] Sputnikmusic said it was "charmingly heavy-handed", "It’s one of the few pieces which doesn't take itself seriously, and as a result it’s by far the best song on the soundtrack. The buzzing, nimble lyrics succeed as well, and the admittedly simple premise stays fresh throughout alongside whimsical string plucks and offbeat acoustic guitar."[12] CraveOnline deemed it one of the two "unforgettable, showstopping number[s]" of the musical, along with "Let It Go", and describes it as "a delightfully wry confection".[13] CommonSenseMedia, responding to Jonathan Groff's character's quips to try to burst Olaf's bubble, said "Groff captures Olaf's neurotic optimism in the hopeful tune "In Summer", describing it as one of the great character moment brought out through song.[14] Paste called it a "show-stopping comedy number", and adding it "provides one of the few moments when Frozen fully lives up to the Disney’s classics that have come before."[15]
Other languages[edit]
The Korean language version sung by Lee Jangwon appeared on the Gaon Music Chart's download sub-chart at 189 after being downloaded 7,000 times, however did not appear on the main Gaon Singles Chart.[16]
Charts[edit]

Chart (2013–14)
Peak
 position


South Korea (Gaon International Chart)[17]
10
South Korea (Gaon Chart)[17]
67
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[18]
84
US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100[19]
4
US Heatseekers Songs (Billboard)[20]
12

Certifications[edit]

Region
Certification
Sales/shipments


United States (RIAA)[21]
Golddagger 500,000^

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone
xunspecified figures based on certification alone
 

References[edit]
1.Jump up ^ Perlman, Jake (February 10, 2014). "On the Scene: 'Frozen' cast performs live for the first (and probably only) time ever". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 10, 2014. "It was the first time the cast had ever sung the songs live and the first time many had sung the songs at all since they recorded the soundtrack a year and a half ago."
2.^ Jump up to: a b Sepinwall, Alan (2013-11-27). "Josh Gad on Frozen, being influenced by Robin Williams, and singing In Summer". Hitfix.com. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
3.Jump up ^ Williams College (June 30, 2014). "Exploring the Songs of "Frozen" with Kristen Anderson-Lopez '94". YouTube. Williams College. Retrieved August 10, 2014.
4.Jump up ^ Corliss, Richard (2013-11-23). "Review: 'Frozen' – This Disney Princess Movie Is Thaw-some | TIME.com". Entertainment.time.com. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
5.Jump up ^ "Disney's Frozen Review". CinemaBlend.com. 2013-11-27. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
6.Jump up ^ Greydanus, Steven D. "SDG Reviews ‘Frozen’ | Daily News". NCRegister.com. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
7.Jump up ^ Scott Foundas Chief Film Critic @foundasonfilm (2013-11-03). "Film Review: ‘Frozen’". Variety. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
8.Jump up ^ Lipp, Chaz (2014-03-14). "Blu-ray Review: Disney's Frozen". The Morton Report. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
9.Jump up ^ Netsky, Ron. "CD Review: Disney's "Frozen" Soundtrack | Music Reviews". Rochester City Newspaper. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
10.Jump up ^ "Frozen - 3D (2013) [UK Import] Blu-ray Review | High Def Digest". Bluray.highdefdigest.com. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
11.Jump up ^ Smith, Kyle (2013-11-20). "Disney’s ‘Frozen’ will melt your heart | New York Post". Nypost.com. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
12.Jump up ^ "Review: Disney Soundtracks - Frozen: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack". Sputnikmusic. 2013-11-25. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
13.Jump up ^ William Bibbiani (2013-11-17). "Review: Frozen". CraveOnline. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
14.Jump up ^ "Frozen (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Music Review". Commonsensemedia.org. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
15.Jump up ^ Berkshire, Geoff. "Frozen :: Movies :: Reviews :: Paste". Pastemagazine.com. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
16.Jump up ^ "Gaon Download Chart 2014년 3월 2주차". Gaon (in Korean). March 1, 2014. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
17.^ Jump up to: a b "Gaon Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Chart.
18.Jump up ^ "Archive Chart: 2014-04-19" UK Singles Chart.
19.Jump up ^ "Bubbling Under Hot 100" (in English). Billboard.
20.Jump up ^ "Billboard - Artists - Josh Gad - Heatseeking songs". Retrieved 22 May 2014.
21.Jump up ^ "American single certifications – Josh Gad – In Summer". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH


[hide]
v ·
 t ·
 e
 
Disney's Frozen

 
Anna ·
 Elsa ·
 Kristoff ·
 Olaf ·
 Hans
 
 
Music
"Frozen Heart" ·
 "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" ·
 "For the First Time in Forever" ·
 "Love Is an Open Door" ·
 "Let It Go" ·
 "Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People" ·
 "In Summer" ·
 "Fixer Upper"
 
 
Television
Once Upon a Time (season 4 ·
 "There's No Place Like Home") (2013-2014)
 
 
Video games
Frozen: Olaf's Quest (2013) ·
 Frozen Free Fall (2013) ·
 Disney Infinity (2013) ·
 Club Penguin (2013) ·
 Fantasia: Music Evolved (2014)
 
 
Related
Frozen (franchise) ·
 Get a Horse! (2013) ·
 The Snow Queen (1845) ·
 List of accolades received by Frozen
 
 
Category Category ·
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In Summer
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"In Summer"

Song by Josh Gad from the album Frozen

Published
Wonderland Music Company
Released
November 25, 2013
Recorded
2012[1]
Genre
Show tune
Length
1:54
Label
Walt Disney
Writer
Kristen Anderson-Lopez ·
 Robert Lopez
 
Producer
Kristen Anderson-Lopez ·
 Robert Lopez ·
 Christophe Beck ·
 Chris Montan ·
 Tom MacDougall
 
Frozen track listing

"Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People"
 (6) "In Summer"
 (7) "For the First Time in Forever (Reprise)"
 (8)
 
"In Summer" is a song from Disney's 2013 animated feature film Frozen, with music and lyrics composed by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez.


Contents  [hide]
1 Synopsis
2 Background
3 Critical reception
4 Other languages
5 Charts 5.1 Certifications
6 References

Synopsis[edit]










 Olaf sings about Summer with a sense of naive optimism, unaware that as a snowman, he is unable to experience the hot weather he craves for.
The song is performed by Olaf (Josh Gad), and is a comedic and ironic ballad in which Olaf expresses how he wants to experience the season of summer. He is seen in several positions, including in shades, relaxing in a hot tub, playing on a beach, dancing around sand people, and relaxing on a picnic, unaware that as a snowman he will melt, and therefore his dream is in vain. The song is considered darkly comical large in part because every single thing that Olaf does is something that will only make him melt faster.
Background[edit]
According to Josh Gad, since Robert Lopez had already co-written The Book of Mormon (in which Gad was the original Elder Cunningham), Lopez already knew what type of voice he had, and so that influenced the type of song that was written for him. Gad also appreciated being able to perform a song "without 20 f-bombs in it", so it was acceptable for a younger demographic. The songwriters asked him to do "the operatic ending", a request that amused Gad.[2]
He argued that the song was not morbid, and is instead filled with a "youthful optimism", as Olaf still acts like the ages of Elsa and Anna when they created him - he is the last vestige of their forgotten past - and therefore everything he does has a naïve and hopeful quality to it.[2]
The song replaced an earlier song for Olaf titled "Hot Hot Ice," which Anderson-Lopez described as "Hot Hot Hot meets Simon & Garfunkel. It didn't work."[3]:37:05
Critical reception[edit]
Time dubbed it "the movie’s mid-show-stopper" and "a musical-comedy miracle", writing "A soft-shoe number with brilliant choreography of character, voice and visuals (it ends with a swirling tracking shot that quotes the one that accompanied Julie Andrews singing “The Sound of Music”), “In Summer” makes Olaf’s weather delusion sound and look deliciously delirious".[4] CinemaBlend said it was "the film's best song",[5] and National Catholic Register called it "the movie’s funniest scene and best song".[6] Variety said it was the "most inspired musical number", and added it was "wryly visualized by Buck and Lee and expressed in playful lyrics".[7] The Morton Report described it as "Josh Gad’s spotlight number", and noted that it "might not exactly drive the narrative, but it’s hilarious."[8] Rochester City Newspaper said "Josh Gad’s distinctive, totally-committed performance gives In Summer a lot of heart.[9] HighDef Digest said it was "a nice break from the darkness and action".[10] New York Post calls it "a superb comic number, describing it as "a denialist fantasy on par with "By the Sea" in Sweeney Todd".[11] Sputnikmusic said it was "charmingly heavy-handed", "It’s one of the few pieces which doesn't take itself seriously, and as a result it’s by far the best song on the soundtrack. The buzzing, nimble lyrics succeed as well, and the admittedly simple premise stays fresh throughout alongside whimsical string plucks and offbeat acoustic guitar."[12] CraveOnline deemed it one of the two "unforgettable, showstopping number[s]" of the musical, along with "Let It Go", and describes it as "a delightfully wry confection".[13] CommonSenseMedia, responding to Jonathan Groff's character's quips to try to burst Olaf's bubble, said "Groff captures Olaf's neurotic optimism in the hopeful tune "In Summer", describing it as one of the great character moment brought out through song.[14] Paste called it a "show-stopping comedy number", and adding it "provides one of the few moments when Frozen fully lives up to the Disney’s classics that have come before."[15]
Other languages[edit]
The Korean language version sung by Lee Jangwon appeared on the Gaon Music Chart's download sub-chart at 189 after being downloaded 7,000 times, however did not appear on the main Gaon Singles Chart.[16]
Charts[edit]

Chart (2013–14)
Peak
 position


South Korea (Gaon International Chart)[17]
10
South Korea (Gaon Chart)[17]
67
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[18]
84
US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100[19]
4
US Heatseekers Songs (Billboard)[20]
12

Certifications[edit]

Region
Certification
Sales/shipments


United States (RIAA)[21]
Golddagger 500,000^

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone
xunspecified figures based on certification alone
 

References[edit]
1.Jump up ^ Perlman, Jake (February 10, 2014). "On the Scene: 'Frozen' cast performs live for the first (and probably only) time ever". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 10, 2014. "It was the first time the cast had ever sung the songs live and the first time many had sung the songs at all since they recorded the soundtrack a year and a half ago."
2.^ Jump up to: a b Sepinwall, Alan (2013-11-27). "Josh Gad on Frozen, being influenced by Robin Williams, and singing In Summer". Hitfix.com. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
3.Jump up ^ Williams College (June 30, 2014). "Exploring the Songs of "Frozen" with Kristen Anderson-Lopez '94". YouTube. Williams College. Retrieved August 10, 2014.
4.Jump up ^ Corliss, Richard (2013-11-23). "Review: 'Frozen' – This Disney Princess Movie Is Thaw-some | TIME.com". Entertainment.time.com. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
5.Jump up ^ "Disney's Frozen Review". CinemaBlend.com. 2013-11-27. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
6.Jump up ^ Greydanus, Steven D. "SDG Reviews ‘Frozen’ | Daily News". NCRegister.com. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
7.Jump up ^ Scott Foundas Chief Film Critic @foundasonfilm (2013-11-03). "Film Review: ‘Frozen’". Variety. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
8.Jump up ^ Lipp, Chaz (2014-03-14). "Blu-ray Review: Disney's Frozen". The Morton Report. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
9.Jump up ^ Netsky, Ron. "CD Review: Disney's "Frozen" Soundtrack | Music Reviews". Rochester City Newspaper. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
10.Jump up ^ "Frozen - 3D (2013) [UK Import] Blu-ray Review | High Def Digest". Bluray.highdefdigest.com. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
11.Jump up ^ Smith, Kyle (2013-11-20). "Disney’s ‘Frozen’ will melt your heart | New York Post". Nypost.com. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
12.Jump up ^ "Review: Disney Soundtracks - Frozen: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack". Sputnikmusic. 2013-11-25. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
13.Jump up ^ William Bibbiani (2013-11-17). "Review: Frozen". CraveOnline. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
14.Jump up ^ "Frozen (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Music Review". Commonsensemedia.org. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
15.Jump up ^ Berkshire, Geoff. "Frozen :: Movies :: Reviews :: Paste". Pastemagazine.com. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
16.Jump up ^ "Gaon Download Chart 2014년 3월 2주차". Gaon (in Korean). March 1, 2014. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
17.^ Jump up to: a b "Gaon Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Chart.
18.Jump up ^ "Archive Chart: 2014-04-19" UK Singles Chart.
19.Jump up ^ "Bubbling Under Hot 100" (in English). Billboard.
20.Jump up ^ "Billboard - Artists - Josh Gad - Heatseeking songs". Retrieved 22 May 2014.
21.Jump up ^ "American single certifications – Josh Gad – In Summer". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH


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Fixer Upper (song)
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"Fixer Upper"

Song by Josh Gad, Maia Wilson, and Cast of Frozen from the album Frozen

Published
Wonderland Music Company
Released
November 25, 2013
Recorded
2012[1]
Genre
Show tune
Length
3:02
Label
Walt Disney
Writer
Kristen Anderson-Lopez ·
 Robert Lopez
 
Producer
Kristen Anderson-Lopez ·
 Robert Lopez ·
 Christophe Beck ·
 Chris Montan ·
 Tom MacDougall
 
Frozen track listing

"For the First Time in Forever (Reprise)"
 (8) "Fixer Upper"
 (9) "Let It Go (Single Version)"
 (10)
 
"Fixer Upper" is a song from the 2013 Disney animated film, Frozen.


Contents  [hide]
1 Production
2 Synopsis
3 Critical reception
4 Other languages
5 Charts
6 Reception

Production[edit]
Kristen Anderson-Lopez talked about the song's inspiration:[2]

Well honestly the inspiration for that is Bobby [husband Robert Lopez]. When we were first dating, I used to talk about him to my girlfriends as like he’s a bit of a fixer-upper. He lived with his parents but I was in love with him. I knew I was gonna marry him but he lived with his parents, he didn’t have a job. He was writing this crazy, puppet musical [Avenue Q] and so the word, fixer-upper, has always been in my lexicon.
Robert Lopez further elaborated on the song's context within the musical:[2]

When we realized that Kristoff was going to have this relationship with the trolls which was kind of the key discovery we realized that it was kind of like okay, he’s bringing this girl that he’s not dating home to this big, ruckus family and they’re gonna misinterpret the situation. So we thought oh, gee it’s gotta have that kind of New York dating song cabaret feel and so that’s how the music kind of came about
Synopsis[edit]
The song is sung when Kristoff brings Anna to his "family" - the trolls who treated Anna after Elsa's earlier accident. Kristoff seeks to have Pabbie treat Anna since he fears Elsa has injured her, but the trolls think Anna is his steady girlfriend and hence, try to marry the two together. The song starts with the trolls asking Anna what is turning her off from dating Kristoff, like "his unmanly blondness" or his tendency to "tinkle in the woods". Despite Kristoff protesting that Anna is engaged to someone else, the trolls go ahead and try to wed them. They manage to get partway though the vows before the accidental participants cut them off.
Critical reception[edit]
Indiwire described it as an "arbitrary upbeat ode to love's ability to triumph over imperfection so incongruous it's displaced to the middle of Frozen's soundtrack CD".[3] DecentFilms notes "There’s a double entendre about another type of relationship that is said to be “outside of nature’s laws”: The trolls, singing about Kristoff in the “Fixer-Upper” song, suggest that he has an unnatural relationship with his reindeer Sven. Yes: a bestiality joke in a Disney cartoon".[4] Dawn described it as "the opening from “Fraggle Rock”".[5]
Other languages[edit]
The Korean language version sung by Jung Young-joo and other members of the cast appeared on the Gaon Music Chart's download sub-chart at 200 after being downloaded 6,000 times, however did not appear on the main Gaon Singles Chart.[6]
Charts[edit]

Chart (2013–14)
Peak
 position


South Korea (Gaon International Chart)[7]
12
South Korea (Gaon Chart)[8]
94

Reception[edit]
1.Jump up ^ Perlman, Jake (February 10, 2014). "On the Scene: 'Frozen' cast performs live for the first (and probably only) time ever". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 10, 2014. "It was the first time the cast had ever sung the songs live and the first time many had sung the songs at all since they recorded the soundtrack a year and a half ago."
2.^ Jump up to: a b Disney's Frozen: Interviews with the Animators, Directors & Songwriters #DisneyFrozen | Lady and the Blog
3.Jump up ^ The Scrambled Sexuality of 'Frozen's "Let It Go"|Criticwire
4.Jump up ^ So, How Gay is Disney’s Frozen?
5.Jump up ^ Movie Review: Frozen - Blogs - DAWN.COM
6.Jump up ^ "Gaon Download Chart 2014년 3월 2주차". Gaon (in Korean). March 1, 2014. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
7.Jump up ^ "Gaon Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Chart.
8.Jump up ^ "Gaon Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Chart.


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v ·
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 e
 
Disney's Frozen

 
Anna ·
 Elsa ·
 Kristoff ·
 Olaf ·
 Hans
 
 
Music
"Frozen Heart" ·
 "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" ·
 "For the First Time in Forever" ·
 "Love Is an Open Door" ·
 "Let It Go" ·
 "Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People" ·
 "In Summer" ·
 "Fixer Upper"
 
 
Television
Once Upon a Time (season 4 ·
 "There's No Place Like Home") (2013-2014)
 
 
Video games
Frozen: Olaf's Quest (2013) ·
 Frozen Free Fall (2013) ·
 Disney Infinity (2013) ·
 Club Penguin (2013) ·
 Fantasia: Music Evolved (2014)
 
 
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Fixer Upper (song)
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"Fixer Upper"

Song by Josh Gad, Maia Wilson, and Cast of Frozen from the album Frozen

Published
Wonderland Music Company
Released
November 25, 2013
Recorded
2012[1]
Genre
Show tune
Length
3:02
Label
Walt Disney
Writer
Kristen Anderson-Lopez ·
 Robert Lopez
 
Producer
Kristen Anderson-Lopez ·
 Robert Lopez ·
 Christophe Beck ·
 Chris Montan ·
 Tom MacDougall
 
Frozen track listing

"For the First Time in Forever (Reprise)"
 (8) "Fixer Upper"
 (9) "Let It Go (Single Version)"
 (10)
 
"Fixer Upper" is a song from the 2013 Disney animated film, Frozen.


Contents  [hide]
1 Production
2 Synopsis
3 Critical reception
4 Other languages
5 Charts
6 Reception

Production[edit]
Kristen Anderson-Lopez talked about the song's inspiration:[2]

Well honestly the inspiration for that is Bobby [husband Robert Lopez]. When we were first dating, I used to talk about him to my girlfriends as like he’s a bit of a fixer-upper. He lived with his parents but I was in love with him. I knew I was gonna marry him but he lived with his parents, he didn’t have a job. He was writing this crazy, puppet musical [Avenue Q] and so the word, fixer-upper, has always been in my lexicon.
Robert Lopez further elaborated on the song's context within the musical:[2]

When we realized that Kristoff was going to have this relationship with the trolls which was kind of the key discovery we realized that it was kind of like okay, he’s bringing this girl that he’s not dating home to this big, ruckus family and they’re gonna misinterpret the situation. So we thought oh, gee it’s gotta have that kind of New York dating song cabaret feel and so that’s how the music kind of came about
Synopsis[edit]
The song is sung when Kristoff brings Anna to his "family" - the trolls who treated Anna after Elsa's earlier accident. Kristoff seeks to have Pabbie treat Anna since he fears Elsa has injured her, but the trolls think Anna is his steady girlfriend and hence, try to marry the two together. The song starts with the trolls asking Anna what is turning her off from dating Kristoff, like "his unmanly blondness" or his tendency to "tinkle in the woods". Despite Kristoff protesting that Anna is engaged to someone else, the trolls go ahead and try to wed them. They manage to get partway though the vows before the accidental participants cut them off.
Critical reception[edit]
Indiwire described it as an "arbitrary upbeat ode to love's ability to triumph over imperfection so incongruous it's displaced to the middle of Frozen's soundtrack CD".[3] DecentFilms notes "There’s a double entendre about another type of relationship that is said to be “outside of nature’s laws”: The trolls, singing about Kristoff in the “Fixer-Upper” song, suggest that he has an unnatural relationship with his reindeer Sven. Yes: a bestiality joke in a Disney cartoon".[4] Dawn described it as "the opening from “Fraggle Rock”".[5]
Other languages[edit]
The Korean language version sung by Jung Young-joo and other members of the cast appeared on the Gaon Music Chart's download sub-chart at 200 after being downloaded 6,000 times, however did not appear on the main Gaon Singles Chart.[6]
Charts[edit]

Chart (2013–14)
Peak
 position


South Korea (Gaon International Chart)[7]
12
South Korea (Gaon Chart)[8]
94

Reception[edit]
1.Jump up ^ Perlman, Jake (February 10, 2014). "On the Scene: 'Frozen' cast performs live for the first (and probably only) time ever". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 10, 2014. "It was the first time the cast had ever sung the songs live and the first time many had sung the songs at all since they recorded the soundtrack a year and a half ago."
2.^ Jump up to: a b Disney's Frozen: Interviews with the Animators, Directors & Songwriters #DisneyFrozen | Lady and the Blog
3.Jump up ^ The Scrambled Sexuality of 'Frozen's "Let It Go"|Criticwire
4.Jump up ^ So, How Gay is Disney’s Frozen?
5.Jump up ^ Movie Review: Frozen - Blogs - DAWN.COM
6.Jump up ^ "Gaon Download Chart 2014년 3월 2주차". Gaon (in Korean). March 1, 2014. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
7.Jump up ^ "Gaon Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Chart.
8.Jump up ^ "Gaon Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Chart.


[hide]
v ·
 t ·
 e
 
Disney's Frozen

 
Anna ·
 Elsa ·
 Kristoff ·
 Olaf ·
 Hans
 
 
Music
"Frozen Heart" ·
 "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" ·
 "For the First Time in Forever" ·
 "Love Is an Open Door" ·
 "Let It Go" ·
 "Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People" ·
 "In Summer" ·
 "Fixer Upper"
 
 
Television
Once Upon a Time (season 4 ·
 "There's No Place Like Home") (2013-2014)
 
 
Video games
Frozen: Olaf's Quest (2013) ·
 Frozen Free Fall (2013) ·
 Disney Infinity (2013) ·
 Club Penguin (2013) ·
 Fantasia: Music Evolved (2014)
 
 
Related
Frozen (franchise) ·
 Get a Horse! (2013) ·
 The Snow Queen (1845) ·
 List of accolades received by Frozen
 
 
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Frozen: Olaf's Quest
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Frozen: Olaf's Quest
Frozenolafquest.jpg
North American box art
Developer(s) 1st Playable Productions
Publisher(s) GameMill Entertainment
Platform(s) Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS[1]
Release date(s) Nintendo 3DS
JP November 19, 2013
[1]
Genre(s) Platforming
Mode(s) Single-player
Frozen: Olaf's Quest is a platform game based on characters featured from Walt Disney Animation Studios' 53rd animated film, Frozen. The game was developed by 1st Playable Productions for the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DS. The game features Josh Gad as Olaf as its main character. Reviews were largely mixed.[2]
Development[edit]
Frozen: Olaf's Quest features characters based from the Disney animated film Frozen. It was released on November 19, 2013 for Nintendo DS and Nintendo 3DS.[3] Developed by 1st Playable Productions and published by GameMill Entertainment,[4] it takes place after the events of the film. In the game, Olaf must use his unique snowman abilities to try and stay in one piece throughout 60 levels.[3][5] Mechanics of the gameplay are based on Olaf's unique character qualities, such as ability to slip around levels.[5] Several aspects of the game are influenced by the humor of the character and the film.[5][6]
Reception[edit]
Orla Madden of Nintendo Life gave the game a mixed review of 5/10.[7] While a fan of the film, Madden criticized the lack of presentation, noting a complete lack of dialogue or storyline.[7] Other criticisms included the repetitive gameplay, lack of humor, and a lack of appearances of other characters from the film such as Anna and Elsa. While saying the game would be fun for younger players, he asserted that older gamers would find little to enjoy in the game.[7]
References[edit]
1.^ Jump up to: a b "Disney Frozen: Olaf's Quest General Info". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
2.Jump up ^ "Disney Frozen: Olaf's Quest". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
3.^ Jump up to: a b "GameMill Publishing’s 'Disney Frozen: Olaf’s Quest' is Available Today for Nintendo DS and Nintendo 3DS" (Press release). Gamasutra. November 19, 2013. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
4.Jump up ^ "GameMill Publishing Announces Video Game Companion to Walt Disney Animation Studios Film "Frozen" For Nintendo 3DS™ and Nintendo DS™" (Press release). Gamasutra. October 1, 2013. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
5.^ Jump up to: a b c "Disney's Frozen: Olaf's Quest". IGN. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
6.Jump up ^ "Frozen Olaf's Quest". Nintendo.com. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
7.^ Jump up to: a b c Madden, Orla (2014-01-14). "Review of Disney's Frozen Olaf Quest". Nintendo Life. Retrieved January 29, 2014.


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Disney's Frozen

 
Anna ·
 Elsa ·
 Kristoff ·
 Olaf ·
 Hans
 
 
Music
"Frozen Heart" ·
 "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" ·
 "For the First Time in Forever" ·
 "Love Is an Open Door" ·
 "Let It Go" ·
 "Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People" ·
 "In Summer" ·
 "Fixer Upper"
 
 
Television
Once Upon a Time (season 4 ·
 "There's No Place Like Home") (2013-2014)
 
 
Video games
Frozen: Olaf's Quest (2013) ·
 Frozen Free Fall (2013) ·
 Disney Infinity (2013) ·
 Club Penguin (2013) ·
 Fantasia: Music Evolved (2014)
 
 
Related
Frozen (franchise) ·
 Get a Horse! (2013) ·
 The Snow Queen (1845) ·
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Frozen: Olaf's Quest
Frozenolafquest.jpg
North American box art
Developer(s) 1st Playable Productions
Publisher(s) GameMill Entertainment
Platform(s) Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS[1]
Release date(s) Nintendo 3DS
JP November 19, 2013
[1]
Genre(s) Platforming
Mode(s) Single-player
Frozen: Olaf's Quest is a platform game based on characters featured from Walt Disney Animation Studios' 53rd animated film, Frozen. The game was developed by 1st Playable Productions for the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DS. The game features Josh Gad as Olaf as its main character. Reviews were largely mixed.[2]
Development[edit]
Frozen: Olaf's Quest features characters based from the Disney animated film Frozen. It was released on November 19, 2013 for Nintendo DS and Nintendo 3DS.[3] Developed by 1st Playable Productions and published by GameMill Entertainment,[4] it takes place after the events of the film. In the game, Olaf must use his unique snowman abilities to try and stay in one piece throughout 60 levels.[3][5] Mechanics of the gameplay are based on Olaf's unique character qualities, such as ability to slip around levels.[5] Several aspects of the game are influenced by the humor of the character and the film.[5][6]
Reception[edit]
Orla Madden of Nintendo Life gave the game a mixed review of 5/10.[7] While a fan of the film, Madden criticized the lack of presentation, noting a complete lack of dialogue or storyline.[7] Other criticisms included the repetitive gameplay, lack of humor, and a lack of appearances of other characters from the film such as Anna and Elsa. While saying the game would be fun for younger players, he asserted that older gamers would find little to enjoy in the game.[7]
References[edit]
1.^ Jump up to: a b "Disney Frozen: Olaf's Quest General Info". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
2.Jump up ^ "Disney Frozen: Olaf's Quest". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
3.^ Jump up to: a b "GameMill Publishing’s 'Disney Frozen: Olaf’s Quest' is Available Today for Nintendo DS and Nintendo 3DS" (Press release). Gamasutra. November 19, 2013. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
4.Jump up ^ "GameMill Publishing Announces Video Game Companion to Walt Disney Animation Studios Film "Frozen" For Nintendo 3DS™ and Nintendo DS™" (Press release). Gamasutra. October 1, 2013. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
5.^ Jump up to: a b c "Disney's Frozen: Olaf's Quest". IGN. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
6.Jump up ^ "Frozen Olaf's Quest". Nintendo.com. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
7.^ Jump up to: a b c Madden, Orla (2014-01-14). "Review of Disney's Frozen Olaf Quest". Nintendo Life. Retrieved January 29, 2014.


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Hans (Disney)
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Hans
Frozen character
Hans from Disney's Frozen.png
First appearance
Frozen
Created by
Chris Buck
Jennifer Lee
Portrayed by
Tyler Jacob Moore (Once Upon a Time)
Voiced by
Santino Fontana
Information

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Occupation
Prince of The Southern Isles
Regent of Arendelle (briefly)
 
Relatives
The King and Queen of the Southern Isles (parents)
 Twelve older brothers
Prince Hans of the Southern Isles is a fictional character from Walt Disney Animation Studios' 53rd animated film, Frozen (2013) and the film's main antagonist.
Hans is the thirteenth prince of the southern Isles. Knowing that he will be unable to inherit the throne of his own country, he concocts a scheme to usurp the throne of another kingdom through marriage. Although he is portrayed as honest and noble throughout most of the film, he is later revealed to be cold, calculating and cruel in nature.
The reveal of Hans’ villainy is a major plot twist in Frozen and has been the subject of mixed reception. The main area of criticism is that his sudden and unexpected villainous transformation after being portrayed as a protagonist could be upsetting for younger viewers. However, others have praised the character’s shift in personality to be a valuable lesson that children can learn from.


Contents  [hide]
1 Development 1.1 Origins and concept
1.2 Voice
1.3 Design and characterization
2 Appearances 2.1 Frozen
2.2 Once Upon a Time
3 Reception
4 References
5 External links

Development[edit]
Origins and concept[edit]
The Disney studio made their first attempts to adapt Hans Christian Andersen's fairytale, The Snow Queen, as early as 1943, when Walt Disney considered the possibilities to produce a biography film of the author.[1] However, the story and the characters proved to be too symbolic[2] and implicit[3] that they posed unsolvable problems to Disney and his animators. Later on, other Disney executives had made efforts to translate this material to the big screen, however these proposals were all shelved due to similar issues.[1]
Voice[edit]

 

 Santino Fontana provided both the singing and speaking voice of Hans.
He is voiced in the film Frozen by actor Santino Fontana. About playing the role he confusingly said "It’s pretty great. It’s pretty liberating, ah, because you’re not, it’s kind of the freest sense of, you know. When I wanted to be an actor, I always think of like trying to get to the place of the floor is lava, that feeling of like you’re a little kid. You’re just playing like ah, the ground is lava. If I can get to that place of finding like here’s what I’m playing like a kid, um, it’s pretty thrilling. And the great thing about animation is you’re not limited by anything physical or even logical. You know what I mean?"[4]
Design and characterization[edit]
Usually the hero or heroine of the film undergoes a transformation (i.e. Aladdin goes from street rat to prince, Cinderella from servant to princess). In Frozen, Hans goes from a courtly charmer to power-hungry villain. According to Hyrum Osmond, one of the supervising animators for Hans, Hans initially appears as a handsome, dashing character. The crew wanted the audience to fall in love with him and the relationship he could have with Anna. Then they'd got to turn him around towards the climax and make it a big shock. According to Lino Di Salvo, Hans is a chameleon who adapts to any environment to make the other characters comfortable. And one of the biggest challenges in designing Hans, according to Bill Schwab, character design supervisor, was to make sure that they covered all aspects of his personality without fully tipping their hand to the audience. He shares similar personalities with various Disney villains. Notably, Lady Tremaine for the way he treats Anna near the climax of the end. He shares Ratigan from The Great Mouse Detective and Jafar's from Aladdin (Disney), intentions for wanting to murder their respective rulers and instill themselves as king(which only Ratigan, Frollo and Hans was able to almost fulfill, while Jafar decided he would force Jasmine to marry him and not kill her). Hans also shares Frollo's personality from The Hunchback From Notre Dame in which they tried to get rid of the lead's special someone for their presumably monstrous appearances(Quasimodo for Esmeralda and Elsa for Anna) and are displayed as cold and manipulative. He shares similarities to Gaston from Beauty and the Beast in which they were the youngest villains to appear and having the towns fall in love with them. However, the main difference is that Belle quickly saw Gaston for who he is and mistrusted him, whereas Hans gained Anna's trust before betraying her. Afterwards, he left a lasting and negative impact on Anna when she realizes the warning Kristoff originally gave her about falling in love with someone she doesn't know was true.
Hyrum Osmond, one of the film's supervising animator, later revealed that during "Love Is an Open Door" musical sequence, featured a brief moment where Prince Hans, belting out a high note under a waterfall, closed his eyes and raised his arm, was a parody of a signature move by Donny Osmond, of which Hyrum is a nephew.[5]
Appearances[edit]
Frozen[edit]
Main article: Frozen (2013 film)
Once the Southern Isles is given word of Queen Elsa's coronation, Hans is the royal representative that attends in honor of his kingdom. Along with the other invited royalty, he arrives on the day of the event and is first seen arriving in Arendelle on his horse, Sitron, who accidentally runs into Princess Anna when she crashes into his horse, and falls into a rowboat. Using grace and charm, Hans immediately woos the lovesick princess, with Anna almost immediately falling for him due to his wondrous looks and undeniable charisma. Moments later, Hans attends Queen Elsa's crowning, waving to Anna as he watches alongside the other visiting royals and dignitaries. Later on that night, a ball is held in honor of the new queen and Hans appears at the celebration party, soon finding and inviting Anna for a romantic waltz after "coincidentally" bumping into her once again.
During their time together, Hans learns of Anna's longing of having someone special in her life, with her sister apparently developing a dislike of being around her by suddenly shutting Anna out one day when they were kids, to which Hans openly relates to, only furthering Anna's connection with him. And with this, Hans promises to never shut Anna out, unlike Elsa, much to the princess' absolute joy. By the end of their tour, Hans works up the courage to propose, with Anna agreeing in a heartbeat. The two head back to the royal throne room, where the party is being held, to ask for Elsa's blessing. Elsa coldly refuses, denying Anna marrying someone she just met (implied to be because Elsa knows Anna doesn't know Hans really well, and possibly because she suspects he has an ulterior motive), and subsequently ends the party and orders Hans to leave out of frustration. Heartbroken, Anna confronts her sister, but this accidentally exposes Elsa's abilities to conjure up ice and snow, much to Hans' shock, along with everyone else's. The Duke of Weselton immediately declares Elsa a monster, and orders his men to capture her. Elsa flees, accidentally causing an eternal winter over Arendelle while doing so, with Anna and Hans chasing after her until she runs across the surface of the fjord. Anna volunteers to go after Elsa, but Hans objects to her going by herself, considering it too dangerous. However, Anna insists that Hans stays behind to rule during her absence, to which the prince eventually agrees to.
It does not take long for Arandelle to turn into an icy wasteland. However, through it all, Hans proved to be a worthy ruler, winning the hearts of Arendelle's citizens, gaining their trust and loyalty through his seemingly benevolent and caring ways. Hans does so by distributing free cloaks to the public and setting up soup lines in the palace. The Duke of Weselton is furious that Hans is giving away Arendelle's tradeable goods. Scolding Hans, the Duke then openly expresses his suspicion over Anna and Elsa, believing they're conspiring together to doom them all. Hans immediately snaps and threatens to punish the Duke for treason if he does not silence himself. Just then, Anna's horse returns, riderless, making Hans believe Anna is in danger. With the royal guards and the Duke's men, Hans leads a rescue mission for Anna and a hunt for Elsa.
A few days later, the army arrives at Elsa's ice palace. As they are approaching the front steps, Elsa's snowlem bouncer, Marshmallow, disguised as a pile of snow by the staircase, suddenly attacks him. While Hans and his army battle Marshmallow, the Duke's two guards make their way inside to take on Elsa. Hans manages to defeat Marshmallow by slicing his leg off, sending him plunging into a gorge. With him out of the way, Hans and the others rush inside to find Anna, but she is nowhere in sight. Instead, they find Elsa merely seconds away from killing the Duke's two guards. Hans is able to stop her, freeing the two thugs. However, one of the thugs attempts to shoot her with his bolt, but Hans interferes and causes the bolt to shoot upward and shatter the hook on a massive chandelier, which crashes down and manages to knock Elsa unconscious. Captured, Elsa is imprisoned in Arendelle's dungeon. Hans decides to pay Elsa a visit, asking her to put an end to the winter. However, Elsa confesses she does not know how and asks to be released. Hans claims he will do what he can.
Anna suddenly returns and desperately begs Hans for a kiss. The two are given privacy, Anna explains that during her journey, Elsa froze her heart, and only an act of true love can save her from freezing to death. Hans smirks and rejects Anna. Confused, Anna tries to understand what's going on, but Hans simply explains his entire plot to marry her, arrange an "accident" for Elsa, and become king of Arendelle through marriage. Anna tries to stop him, but she is far too weak. After informing her his next move is to kill Elsa and bring back summer, Hans leaves Anna to die, locking the door and trapping her within to prevent others from finding her. Hans then returns to the Duke and the other dignitaries. He fakes tears and tells them Anna was killed by Elsa, and that their vows were said just before she died in his arms. He sentences Elsa to death for high treason.
Meanwhile, through her magic, Elsa manages to escape her cell by freezing her shackles until they become so brittle that they break, then freezing the wall of her cell until it collapses. Hans chases after her into the frozen fjords as a harsh blizzard consumes the kingdom. He eventually stumbles upon her, and claims to her she cannot escape all the horrible things she has already done. Elsa pleads for mercy, and asks him to take care of her sister for her, to which Hans responds by telling her that Anna has died from Elsa freezing her heart (or so Hans thinks, since Olaf has found Anna and helped her escape). Elsa collapses, and whilst she is distracted, Hans pulls out his sword and prepares to stab her. As he is swinging, Anna suddenly arrives and jumps in front of Hans's sword path, completely freezing solid just before Hans' blade strikes her and shatters. Anna's freezing causes a forceful blast, knocking Hans off his feet and rendering him unconscious.
When he awakens several moments later, he finds Arendelle thawed and peace restored. Enraged by what Hans did to Anna and what he was doing to Elsa, Kristoff approaches Hans intending to make him pay, but Anna stops him. Instead, Anna confronts Hans, and the sight of Anna alive and well confuses Hans, prompting him to ask how she survived the frozen heart curse. She turns her back to him, much to Hans' disbelief, then punches him in the face and off the side of a ship. Humiliated and defeated, Hans is last seen imprisoned on a ship heading back to the Southern Isles. According to the French dignitary, Hans is set to receive an ultimate (and unspecified) punishment from his older brothers.
Once Upon a Time[edit]
Hans appears in the fourth season of Once Upon a Time and is played by Tyler Jacob Moore.[6] In the fourth season premiere, "A Tale of Two Sisters", Elsa reminds Anna that Hans and his older brothers still have a grudge against Arendelle for his treatment two years earlier and have been looking for a chance to repay Anna and Elsa for this ever since.[7] In the third episode "Rocky Road," Hans and his brothers have gathered outside of Arendelle with an army and he reveals a plan to his brothers to capture Elsa with a magical urn. Hans finds Elsa and Kristoff in the cave with the urn and holds Kristoff hostage in order to force Elsa to give him the urn. After retrieving the urn, Hans tries to use it to imprison Elsa but inadvertently releases the Snow Queen instead. The Snow Queen, upset that Hans called Elsa a monster, freezes him while his brothers flee the cave.
Reception[edit]
While the film has largely received critical acclaim,[8] some critics were divided on the reveal of Hans' duplicity. Gina Dalfonzo from The Atlantic questioned the reveal's age-appropriateness, saying, "Children will, in their lifetimes, necessarily learn that not everyone who looks or seems trustworthy is trustworthy—but Frozen’s big twist is a needlessly upsetting way to teach that lesson."[9] Other critics disagreed - Melissa Leon from The Daily Beast said, "Anna is being ridiculous. But unlike Snow White or Sleeping Beauty, the world of Frozen knows that. It uses Anna's ill-thought-out engagement to show exactly why the cliché is unrealistic and absurd—in her case, it even proves dangerous as ... her charming prince turns out to be a two-faced villain."[10] Alyssa Rosenberg of ThinkProgress took a moderate position, arguing, "Rather than declaring Prince Charming fantasies good or bad, I think Frozen is part of a tradition of adding heft to Prince Charming himself. And that's a good thing. [...] Frozen might have been a dud if Hans had only been a jerk. But, so help me, I found myself with some sympathy for the guy."[11]
References[edit]
1.^ Jump up to: a b Jim Hill (October 18, 2013). "Countdown to Disney "Frozen" : How one simple suggestion broke the ice on the "Snow Queen"'s decades-long story problems". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 21, 2014.
2.Jump up ^ White, Cindy (October 11, 2013). "Inside Disney’s Frozen: Q&A with the Directors". Geek Mom. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
3.Jump up ^ Wright, Gary (November 24, 2013). "Frozen in Time: Disney’s Adaptation of a Literary Classic". Rotoscoper. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
4.Jump up ^ "Santino Fontana talks about his role as Prince Hans in Frozen #DisneyFrozenEvent". http://cincomom.com/. 2013. Retrieved March 10, 2014.
5.Jump up ^ McDaniel, Matt (March 18, 2014). "'Frozen' Secret Reference (With a Famous Family Connection) Revealed". Yahoo! Movies. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
6.Jump up ^ Tyler Jacob Moore Cast as Frozen's Prince Hans on Once Upon a Time E! Online, Retrieved July 29, 2014
7.Jump up ^ Once Upon a Time, season 4 episode 1, A Tale of Two Sisters
8.Jump up ^ Barnes, Brooks (1 December 2013). "Boys Don't Run Away From These Princesses". The New York Times. Retrieved 2 December 2013.
9.Jump up ^ Dalfonzo, Gina (10 December 2013). "Frozen's Cynical Twist on Prince Charming". The Atlantic. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
10.Jump up ^ Leon, Melissa (29 November 2013). "Disney's Sublimely Subversive 'Frozen' Isn't Your Typical Princess Movie". The Daily Beast. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
11.Jump up ^ Rosenberg, Alyssa (29 January 2014). "How Disney’s ‘Frozen’ Gets Its Bad Prince Charming Right". Think Progress. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
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Hans (Disney)
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Hans
Frozen character
Hans from Disney's Frozen.png
First appearance
Frozen
Created by
Chris Buck
Jennifer Lee
Portrayed by
Tyler Jacob Moore (Once Upon a Time)
Voiced by
Santino Fontana
Information

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Occupation
Prince of The Southern Isles
Regent of Arendelle (briefly)
 
Relatives
The King and Queen of the Southern Isles (parents)
 Twelve older brothers
Prince Hans of the Southern Isles is a fictional character from Walt Disney Animation Studios' 53rd animated film, Frozen (2013) and the film's main antagonist.
Hans is the thirteenth prince of the southern Isles. Knowing that he will be unable to inherit the throne of his own country, he concocts a scheme to usurp the throne of another kingdom through marriage. Although he is portrayed as honest and noble throughout most of the film, he is later revealed to be cold, calculating and cruel in nature.
The reveal of Hans’ villainy is a major plot twist in Frozen and has been the subject of mixed reception. The main area of criticism is that his sudden and unexpected villainous transformation after being portrayed as a protagonist could be upsetting for younger viewers. However, others have praised the character’s shift in personality to be a valuable lesson that children can learn from.


Contents  [hide]
1 Development 1.1 Origins and concept
1.2 Voice
1.3 Design and characterization
2 Appearances 2.1 Frozen
2.2 Once Upon a Time
3 Reception
4 References
5 External links

Development[edit]
Origins and concept[edit]
The Disney studio made their first attempts to adapt Hans Christian Andersen's fairytale, The Snow Queen, as early as 1943, when Walt Disney considered the possibilities to produce a biography film of the author.[1] However, the story and the characters proved to be too symbolic[2] and implicit[3] that they posed unsolvable problems to Disney and his animators. Later on, other Disney executives had made efforts to translate this material to the big screen, however these proposals were all shelved due to similar issues.[1]
Voice[edit]

 

 Santino Fontana provided both the singing and speaking voice of Hans.
He is voiced in the film Frozen by actor Santino Fontana. About playing the role he confusingly said "It’s pretty great. It’s pretty liberating, ah, because you’re not, it’s kind of the freest sense of, you know. When I wanted to be an actor, I always think of like trying to get to the place of the floor is lava, that feeling of like you’re a little kid. You’re just playing like ah, the ground is lava. If I can get to that place of finding like here’s what I’m playing like a kid, um, it’s pretty thrilling. And the great thing about animation is you’re not limited by anything physical or even logical. You know what I mean?"[4]
Design and characterization[edit]
Usually the hero or heroine of the film undergoes a transformation (i.e. Aladdin goes from street rat to prince, Cinderella from servant to princess). In Frozen, Hans goes from a courtly charmer to power-hungry villain. According to Hyrum Osmond, one of the supervising animators for Hans, Hans initially appears as a handsome, dashing character. The crew wanted the audience to fall in love with him and the relationship he could have with Anna. Then they'd got to turn him around towards the climax and make it a big shock. According to Lino Di Salvo, Hans is a chameleon who adapts to any environment to make the other characters comfortable. And one of the biggest challenges in designing Hans, according to Bill Schwab, character design supervisor, was to make sure that they covered all aspects of his personality without fully tipping their hand to the audience. He shares similar personalities with various Disney villains. Notably, Lady Tremaine for the way he treats Anna near the climax of the end. He shares Ratigan from The Great Mouse Detective and Jafar's from Aladdin (Disney), intentions for wanting to murder their respective rulers and instill themselves as king(which only Ratigan, Frollo and Hans was able to almost fulfill, while Jafar decided he would force Jasmine to marry him and not kill her). Hans also shares Frollo's personality from The Hunchback From Notre Dame in which they tried to get rid of the lead's special someone for their presumably monstrous appearances(Quasimodo for Esmeralda and Elsa for Anna) and are displayed as cold and manipulative. He shares similarities to Gaston from Beauty and the Beast in which they were the youngest villains to appear and having the towns fall in love with them. However, the main difference is that Belle quickly saw Gaston for who he is and mistrusted him, whereas Hans gained Anna's trust before betraying her. Afterwards, he left a lasting and negative impact on Anna when she realizes the warning Kristoff originally gave her about falling in love with someone she doesn't know was true.
Hyrum Osmond, one of the film's supervising animator, later revealed that during "Love Is an Open Door" musical sequence, featured a brief moment where Prince Hans, belting out a high note under a waterfall, closed his eyes and raised his arm, was a parody of a signature move by Donny Osmond, of which Hyrum is a nephew.[5]
Appearances[edit]
Frozen[edit]
Main article: Frozen (2013 film)
Once the Southern Isles is given word of Queen Elsa's coronation, Hans is the royal representative that attends in honor of his kingdom. Along with the other invited royalty, he arrives on the day of the event and is first seen arriving in Arendelle on his horse, Sitron, who accidentally runs into Princess Anna when she crashes into his horse, and falls into a rowboat. Using grace and charm, Hans immediately woos the lovesick princess, with Anna almost immediately falling for him due to his wondrous looks and undeniable charisma. Moments later, Hans attends Queen Elsa's crowning, waving to Anna as he watches alongside the other visiting royals and dignitaries. Later on that night, a ball is held in honor of the new queen and Hans appears at the celebration party, soon finding and inviting Anna for a romantic waltz after "coincidentally" bumping into her once again.
During their time together, Hans learns of Anna's longing of having someone special in her life, with her sister apparently developing a dislike of being around her by suddenly shutting Anna out one day when they were kids, to which Hans openly relates to, only furthering Anna's connection with him. And with this, Hans promises to never shut Anna out, unlike Elsa, much to the princess' absolute joy. By the end of their tour, Hans works up the courage to propose, with Anna agreeing in a heartbeat. The two head back to the royal throne room, where the party is being held, to ask for Elsa's blessing. Elsa coldly refuses, denying Anna marrying someone she just met (implied to be because Elsa knows Anna doesn't know Hans really well, and possibly because she suspects he has an ulterior motive), and subsequently ends the party and orders Hans to leave out of frustration. Heartbroken, Anna confronts her sister, but this accidentally exposes Elsa's abilities to conjure up ice and snow, much to Hans' shock, along with everyone else's. The Duke of Weselton immediately declares Elsa a monster, and orders his men to capture her. Elsa flees, accidentally causing an eternal winter over Arendelle while doing so, with Anna and Hans chasing after her until she runs across the surface of the fjord. Anna volunteers to go after Elsa, but Hans objects to her going by herself, considering it too dangerous. However, Anna insists that Hans stays behind to rule during her absence, to which the prince eventually agrees to.
It does not take long for Arandelle to turn into an icy wasteland. However, through it all, Hans proved to be a worthy ruler, winning the hearts of Arendelle's citizens, gaining their trust and loyalty through his seemingly benevolent and caring ways. Hans does so by distributing free cloaks to the public and setting up soup lines in the palace. The Duke of Weselton is furious that Hans is giving away Arendelle's tradeable goods. Scolding Hans, the Duke then openly expresses his suspicion over Anna and Elsa, believing they're conspiring together to doom them all. Hans immediately snaps and threatens to punish the Duke for treason if he does not silence himself. Just then, Anna's horse returns, riderless, making Hans believe Anna is in danger. With the royal guards and the Duke's men, Hans leads a rescue mission for Anna and a hunt for Elsa.
A few days later, the army arrives at Elsa's ice palace. As they are approaching the front steps, Elsa's snowlem bouncer, Marshmallow, disguised as a pile of snow by the staircase, suddenly attacks him. While Hans and his army battle Marshmallow, the Duke's two guards make their way inside to take on Elsa. Hans manages to defeat Marshmallow by slicing his leg off, sending him plunging into a gorge. With him out of the way, Hans and the others rush inside to find Anna, but she is nowhere in sight. Instead, they find Elsa merely seconds away from killing the Duke's two guards. Hans is able to stop her, freeing the two thugs. However, one of the thugs attempts to shoot her with his bolt, but Hans interferes and causes the bolt to shoot upward and shatter the hook on a massive chandelier, which crashes down and manages to knock Elsa unconscious. Captured, Elsa is imprisoned in Arendelle's dungeon. Hans decides to pay Elsa a visit, asking her to put an end to the winter. However, Elsa confesses she does not know how and asks to be released. Hans claims he will do what he can.
Anna suddenly returns and desperately begs Hans for a kiss. The two are given privacy, Anna explains that during her journey, Elsa froze her heart, and only an act of true love can save her from freezing to death. Hans smirks and rejects Anna. Confused, Anna tries to understand what's going on, but Hans simply explains his entire plot to marry her, arrange an "accident" for Elsa, and become king of Arendelle through marriage. Anna tries to stop him, but she is far too weak. After informing her his next move is to kill Elsa and bring back summer, Hans leaves Anna to die, locking the door and trapping her within to prevent others from finding her. Hans then returns to the Duke and the other dignitaries. He fakes tears and tells them Anna was killed by Elsa, and that their vows were said just before she died in his arms. He sentences Elsa to death for high treason.
Meanwhile, through her magic, Elsa manages to escape her cell by freezing her shackles until they become so brittle that they break, then freezing the wall of her cell until it collapses. Hans chases after her into the frozen fjords as a harsh blizzard consumes the kingdom. He eventually stumbles upon her, and claims to her she cannot escape all the horrible things she has already done. Elsa pleads for mercy, and asks him to take care of her sister for her, to which Hans responds by telling her that Anna has died from Elsa freezing her heart (or so Hans thinks, since Olaf has found Anna and helped her escape). Elsa collapses, and whilst she is distracted, Hans pulls out his sword and prepares to stab her. As he is swinging, Anna suddenly arrives and jumps in front of Hans's sword path, completely freezing solid just before Hans' blade strikes her and shatters. Anna's freezing causes a forceful blast, knocking Hans off his feet and rendering him unconscious.
When he awakens several moments later, he finds Arendelle thawed and peace restored. Enraged by what Hans did to Anna and what he was doing to Elsa, Kristoff approaches Hans intending to make him pay, but Anna stops him. Instead, Anna confronts Hans, and the sight of Anna alive and well confuses Hans, prompting him to ask how she survived the frozen heart curse. She turns her back to him, much to Hans' disbelief, then punches him in the face and off the side of a ship. Humiliated and defeated, Hans is last seen imprisoned on a ship heading back to the Southern Isles. According to the French dignitary, Hans is set to receive an ultimate (and unspecified) punishment from his older brothers.
Once Upon a Time[edit]
Hans appears in the fourth season of Once Upon a Time and is played by Tyler Jacob Moore.[6] In the fourth season premiere, "A Tale of Two Sisters", Elsa reminds Anna that Hans and his older brothers still have a grudge against Arendelle for his treatment two years earlier and have been looking for a chance to repay Anna and Elsa for this ever since.[7] In the third episode "Rocky Road," Hans and his brothers have gathered outside of Arendelle with an army and he reveals a plan to his brothers to capture Elsa with a magical urn. Hans finds Elsa and Kristoff in the cave with the urn and holds Kristoff hostage in order to force Elsa to give him the urn. After retrieving the urn, Hans tries to use it to imprison Elsa but inadvertently releases the Snow Queen instead. The Snow Queen, upset that Hans called Elsa a monster, freezes him while his brothers flee the cave.
Reception[edit]
While the film has largely received critical acclaim,[8] some critics were divided on the reveal of Hans' duplicity. Gina Dalfonzo from The Atlantic questioned the reveal's age-appropriateness, saying, "Children will, in their lifetimes, necessarily learn that not everyone who looks or seems trustworthy is trustworthy—but Frozen’s big twist is a needlessly upsetting way to teach that lesson."[9] Other critics disagreed - Melissa Leon from The Daily Beast said, "Anna is being ridiculous. But unlike Snow White or Sleeping Beauty, the world of Frozen knows that. It uses Anna's ill-thought-out engagement to show exactly why the cliché is unrealistic and absurd—in her case, it even proves dangerous as ... her charming prince turns out to be a two-faced villain."[10] Alyssa Rosenberg of ThinkProgress took a moderate position, arguing, "Rather than declaring Prince Charming fantasies good or bad, I think Frozen is part of a tradition of adding heft to Prince Charming himself. And that's a good thing. [...] Frozen might have been a dud if Hans had only been a jerk. But, so help me, I found myself with some sympathy for the guy."[11]
References[edit]
1.^ Jump up to: a b Jim Hill (October 18, 2013). "Countdown to Disney "Frozen" : How one simple suggestion broke the ice on the "Snow Queen"'s decades-long story problems". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 21, 2014.
2.Jump up ^ White, Cindy (October 11, 2013). "Inside Disney’s Frozen: Q&A with the Directors". Geek Mom. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
3.Jump up ^ Wright, Gary (November 24, 2013). "Frozen in Time: Disney’s Adaptation of a Literary Classic". Rotoscoper. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
4.Jump up ^ "Santino Fontana talks about his role as Prince Hans in Frozen #DisneyFrozenEvent". http://cincomom.com/. 2013. Retrieved March 10, 2014.
5.Jump up ^ McDaniel, Matt (March 18, 2014). "'Frozen' Secret Reference (With a Famous Family Connection) Revealed". Yahoo! Movies. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
6.Jump up ^ Tyler Jacob Moore Cast as Frozen's Prince Hans on Once Upon a Time E! Online, Retrieved July 29, 2014
7.Jump up ^ Once Upon a Time, season 4 episode 1, A Tale of Two Sisters
8.Jump up ^ Barnes, Brooks (1 December 2013). "Boys Don't Run Away From These Princesses". The New York Times. Retrieved 2 December 2013.
9.Jump up ^ Dalfonzo, Gina (10 December 2013). "Frozen's Cynical Twist on Prince Charming". The Atlantic. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
10.Jump up ^ Leon, Melissa (29 November 2013). "Disney's Sublimely Subversive 'Frozen' Isn't Your Typical Princess Movie". The Daily Beast. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
11.Jump up ^ Rosenberg, Alyssa (29 January 2014). "How Disney’s ‘Frozen’ Gets Its Bad Prince Charming Right". Think Progress. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
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Kristoff
Frozen character
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Kristoff, the male lead in Frozen
 
First appearance
Frozen (2013)
Created by
Chris Buck
Jennifer Lee
Portrayed by
Scott Michael Foster in Once Upon a Time
Voiced by
Jonathan Groff in Frozen
 Tyree Brown (as a child in Frozen)
Information

Full name
Kristoff Bjorgman[1]
Species
Human
Gender
Male
Occupation
Iceman
 Royal Ice Master and Deliverer
Nationality
Scandinavian
Kristoff Bjorgman[1] is a fictional character who appears in Walt Disney Animation Studios' 53rd animated feature Frozen (2013). He is voiced primarily by actor Jonathan Groff.
Kristoff is a roguish iceman. Albeit preferring a solitary life, he helps Princess Anna of Arendelle to find her older sister Elsa in the North Mountain.


Contents  [hide]
1 Development 1.1 Origins and conception
1.2 Voice
1.3 Design and characterization
2 Appearance 2.1 Frozen
2.2 Once Upon A Time
2.3 Theme parks
3 Reception
4 References
5 External links

Development
Origins and conception
In the early development, Kristoff was originally Kai as in Hans Christian Andersen's The Snow Queen, but later he was designed as combination of Kai and the robber girl.
Voice
He is primarily voiced by Jonathan Groff.
Design and characterization
At the outside appearance, Kristoff might seem gruff and loner but actually he is kind and caring.
Appearance
Frozen
Main article: Frozen (2013 film)
At the beginning of the movie, Kristoff is shown as an eight-year-old orphan boy with baby reindeer, Sven, who becomes his best friend. He is trying to harvest ice like grown-up icemen do. One night, he finds the royal family bringing their daughters to meet the trolls. It happens when little Princess Anna faints after her sister, Elsa, accidentally strikes her head with her power of creating and controlling ice and snow. Kristoff watches Pabbie, king of the trolls, heal Anna's head. At the same time, one of the female trolls named Bulda keeps and raises Kristoff as her own child.
Years later, Kristoff grows to be an ice harvester who lives in the mountains near Arendelle. On the coronation day, he does not care about the queen or princess. Instead, he comes to Arendelle for business.
When Anna searches her self-exiled sister, she happens to reach the Oaken's Trading Post. Kristoff, covered with snow, also comes to the store to buy carrots and ropes. From him, Anna knows that the blizzard in Arendelle comes from the North Mountain. Anna assumes that is the place where Elsa hides. However, he is thrown out from the store for insulting Oaken. Singing "Reinders Are Better Than People", Kristoff plays his lute. Anna buys all things he wants and urges him to take her to the North Mountain. Kristoff is reluctant to help her at first but eventually agrees.
On the way to the North Mountain, Kristoff argues that Anna should not marry a man she just met, just as the wolves attack his sleigh. The trio successfully jumps to the other part of hill to get away from the wolves, though his sleigh falls off the cliff and catches fire. Afterwards, they meet Olaf, an enchanted snowman created by Elsa. He guides the group to Elsa's ice castle. There Anna tries to persuade Elsa to go back to Arendelle in order to put an end to the winter inadvertently created by Elsa but fails. To make things worse, she is accidentally struck by Elsa again, this time at the heart. The group seeks help from Pabbie, but Pabbie says only "an act of true love" can save her. Thinking it is a "True Love's Kiss" from Hans, they head back to Arendelle. At the castle gate, he sadly hands Anna over to Hans.
On the way back to the mountains, Sven attempts to push him back to Arendelle, but he refuses, thinking it is selfish to fulfil his love instead of letting Anna be saved by Hans. However, a snowstorm appears over Arendelle, prompting him to return. There he eventually finds Anna, but then he has to watch Anna freeze solid as she chooses to sacrifice herself, saving her sister from being killed by Hans. Moments later Anna revives, as self-sacrifice counts as "an act of true love". He is overjoyed by that.
In the end, he gets a new sleigh from Anna, and the two share a kiss.
Once Upon A Time
Kristoff appears in the fourth season of Once Upon a Time with Scott Michael Foster portraying the character. He is engaged to Anna and is shown as an acquaintance of David from the Enchanted Forest. [2] Shortly after Anna leaves for the Enchanted Forest, Kristoff spies on Hans and his brothers after discovering that they had an army outside of Arendelle and learns that Hans is looking for an urn that can trap Elsa. Leading Elsa to the urn, he is held hostage by Hans until Hans inadvertently releases the Snow Queen.
Theme parks
On May 16, 2014, it was announced that Disneyland would debut a Frozen pre-parade featuring Elsa, Anna and Olaf. It premiered June 13, 2014 and precedes performances of Mickey's Soundsational Parade.[3] From July 5 to September 1, 2014, as part of 'Frozen' Summer Fun show at Disney's Hollywood Studios, Anna and Elsa will appear in a horse-drawn sleigh making their way down Hollywood Boulevard, alongside Kristoff and skaters, skiers and ice cutters in the Anna and Elsa's Royal Welcome section. The sisters will also make appearances in For the First Time in Forever: A "Frozen" Sing-Along Celebration, where they are joined by royal historians to retell the history of Arendelle; and "Frozen" Fireworks Spectacular alongside Kristoff and Olaf, a fireworks display set to the music of Frozen.[4][5]
Reception
Collider writer Matt Goldberg commented that Kristoff was "slightly less interesting than his love-interest (Anna)", but the cuteness of Anna and Kristoff’s relationship compensates the defect.[6]
References
1.^ Jump up to: a b [Frozen: The Essential Guide p. 32 (Dk Essential Guides)]
2.Jump up ^ Petralia, Christine (September 28, 2014). "Once Upon a Time' Season 4 Premiere Recap: 'Frozen's' Elsa Comes to Storybrooke to Find Her Sister". Buddy TV. Retrieved October 7, 2014.
3.Jump up ^ Slater, Shawn (May 16, 2014). "More ‘Frozen’ Fun at Disneyland Park This Summer". Disney Parks Blog. Retrieved May 16, 2014.
4.Jump up ^ Slater, Shawn (June 26, 2014). "Get Ready to Experience ‘Frozen’ Summer Fun – Live at Disney’s Hollywood Studios". Disney Parks Blog (The Walt Disney Company). Retrieved June 26, 2014.
5.Jump up ^ Brigante, Ricky (June 26, 2014). "Frozen Summer Fun LIVE! coming to Walt Disney World with royal welcome, stage show, fireworks, and park wide party". Inside the Magic (Distant Creations Group, LLC.). Retrieved June 26, 2014.
6.Jump up ^ Goldberg, Matt (November 28, 2013). "FROZEN Review". Collider.com. Retrieved December 28, 2013.
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Kristoff (Disney)
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Kristoff
Frozen character
Kristoff Bjorgman.png
Kristoff, the male lead in Frozen
 
First appearance
Frozen (2013)
Created by
Chris Buck
Jennifer Lee
Portrayed by
Scott Michael Foster in Once Upon a Time
Voiced by
Jonathan Groff in Frozen
 Tyree Brown (as a child in Frozen)
Information

Full name
Kristoff Bjorgman[1]
Species
Human
Gender
Male
Occupation
Iceman
 Royal Ice Master and Deliverer
Nationality
Scandinavian
Kristoff Bjorgman[1] is a fictional character who appears in Walt Disney Animation Studios' 53rd animated feature Frozen (2013). He is voiced primarily by actor Jonathan Groff.
Kristoff is a roguish iceman. Albeit preferring a solitary life, he helps Princess Anna of Arendelle to find her older sister Elsa in the North Mountain.


Contents  [hide]
1 Development 1.1 Origins and conception
1.2 Voice
1.3 Design and characterization
2 Appearance 2.1 Frozen
2.2 Once Upon A Time
2.3 Theme parks
3 Reception
4 References
5 External links

Development
Origins and conception
In the early development, Kristoff was originally Kai as in Hans Christian Andersen's The Snow Queen, but later he was designed as combination of Kai and the robber girl.
Voice
He is primarily voiced by Jonathan Groff.
Design and characterization
At the outside appearance, Kristoff might seem gruff and loner but actually he is kind and caring.
Appearance
Frozen
Main article: Frozen (2013 film)
At the beginning of the movie, Kristoff is shown as an eight-year-old orphan boy with baby reindeer, Sven, who becomes his best friend. He is trying to harvest ice like grown-up icemen do. One night, he finds the royal family bringing their daughters to meet the trolls. It happens when little Princess Anna faints after her sister, Elsa, accidentally strikes her head with her power of creating and controlling ice and snow. Kristoff watches Pabbie, king of the trolls, heal Anna's head. At the same time, one of the female trolls named Bulda keeps and raises Kristoff as her own child.
Years later, Kristoff grows to be an ice harvester who lives in the mountains near Arendelle. On the coronation day, he does not care about the queen or princess. Instead, he comes to Arendelle for business.
When Anna searches her self-exiled sister, she happens to reach the Oaken's Trading Post. Kristoff, covered with snow, also comes to the store to buy carrots and ropes. From him, Anna knows that the blizzard in Arendelle comes from the North Mountain. Anna assumes that is the place where Elsa hides. However, he is thrown out from the store for insulting Oaken. Singing "Reinders Are Better Than People", Kristoff plays his lute. Anna buys all things he wants and urges him to take her to the North Mountain. Kristoff is reluctant to help her at first but eventually agrees.
On the way to the North Mountain, Kristoff argues that Anna should not marry a man she just met, just as the wolves attack his sleigh. The trio successfully jumps to the other part of hill to get away from the wolves, though his sleigh falls off the cliff and catches fire. Afterwards, they meet Olaf, an enchanted snowman created by Elsa. He guides the group to Elsa's ice castle. There Anna tries to persuade Elsa to go back to Arendelle in order to put an end to the winter inadvertently created by Elsa but fails. To make things worse, she is accidentally struck by Elsa again, this time at the heart. The group seeks help from Pabbie, but Pabbie says only "an act of true love" can save her. Thinking it is a "True Love's Kiss" from Hans, they head back to Arendelle. At the castle gate, he sadly hands Anna over to Hans.
On the way back to the mountains, Sven attempts to push him back to Arendelle, but he refuses, thinking it is selfish to fulfil his love instead of letting Anna be saved by Hans. However, a snowstorm appears over Arendelle, prompting him to return. There he eventually finds Anna, but then he has to watch Anna freeze solid as she chooses to sacrifice herself, saving her sister from being killed by Hans. Moments later Anna revives, as self-sacrifice counts as "an act of true love". He is overjoyed by that.
In the end, he gets a new sleigh from Anna, and the two share a kiss.
Once Upon A Time
Kristoff appears in the fourth season of Once Upon a Time with Scott Michael Foster portraying the character. He is engaged to Anna and is shown as an acquaintance of David from the Enchanted Forest. [2] Shortly after Anna leaves for the Enchanted Forest, Kristoff spies on Hans and his brothers after discovering that they had an army outside of Arendelle and learns that Hans is looking for an urn that can trap Elsa. Leading Elsa to the urn, he is held hostage by Hans until Hans inadvertently releases the Snow Queen.
Theme parks
On May 16, 2014, it was announced that Disneyland would debut a Frozen pre-parade featuring Elsa, Anna and Olaf. It premiered June 13, 2014 and precedes performances of Mickey's Soundsational Parade.[3] From July 5 to September 1, 2014, as part of 'Frozen' Summer Fun show at Disney's Hollywood Studios, Anna and Elsa will appear in a horse-drawn sleigh making their way down Hollywood Boulevard, alongside Kristoff and skaters, skiers and ice cutters in the Anna and Elsa's Royal Welcome section. The sisters will also make appearances in For the First Time in Forever: A "Frozen" Sing-Along Celebration, where they are joined by royal historians to retell the history of Arendelle; and "Frozen" Fireworks Spectacular alongside Kristoff and Olaf, a fireworks display set to the music of Frozen.[4][5]
Reception
Collider writer Matt Goldberg commented that Kristoff was "slightly less interesting than his love-interest (Anna)", but the cuteness of Anna and Kristoff’s relationship compensates the defect.[6]
References
1.^ Jump up to: a b [Frozen: The Essential Guide p. 32 (Dk Essential Guides)]
2.Jump up ^ Petralia, Christine (September 28, 2014). "Once Upon a Time' Season 4 Premiere Recap: 'Frozen's' Elsa Comes to Storybrooke to Find Her Sister". Buddy TV. Retrieved October 7, 2014.
3.Jump up ^ Slater, Shawn (May 16, 2014). "More ‘Frozen’ Fun at Disneyland Park This Summer". Disney Parks Blog. Retrieved May 16, 2014.
4.Jump up ^ Slater, Shawn (June 26, 2014). "Get Ready to Experience ‘Frozen’ Summer Fun – Live at Disney’s Hollywood Studios". Disney Parks Blog (The Walt Disney Company). Retrieved June 26, 2014.
5.Jump up ^ Brigante, Ricky (June 26, 2014). "Frozen Summer Fun LIVE! coming to Walt Disney World with royal welcome, stage show, fireworks, and park wide party". Inside the Magic (Distant Creations Group, LLC.). Retrieved June 26, 2014.
6.Jump up ^ Goldberg, Matt (November 28, 2013). "FROZEN Review". Collider.com. Retrieved December 28, 2013.
External links

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Anna ·
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Music
"Frozen Heart" ·
 "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" ·
 "For the First Time in Forever" ·
 "Love Is an Open Door" ·
 "Let It Go" ·
 "Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People" ·
 "In Summer" ·
 "Fixer Upper"
 
 
Television
Once Upon a Time (season 4 ·
 "There's No Place Like Home") (2013-2014)
 
 
Video games
Frozen: Olaf's Quest (2013) ·
 Frozen Free Fall (2013) ·
 Disney Infinity (2013) ·
 Club Penguin (2013) ·
 Fantasia: Music Evolved (2014)
 
 
Related
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 Get a Horse! (2013) ·
 The Snow Queen (1845) ·
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Olaf (Disney)
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Olaf
Frozen character
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First appearance
Frozen
Created by
Chris Buck
Jennifer Lee
Voiced by
Josh Gad
Information

Species
Snowman, Snow
Olaf is a fictional snowman character from Walt Disney Animation Studios' 53rd animated film, Frozen (2013).


Contents  [hide]
1 Development 1.1 Origins and concept
1.2 Voice
1.3 Design and characterization
2 Appearances 2.1 Theme parks
3 Reception
4 References
5 External links

Development[edit]
Origins and concept[edit]
The Disney studio made their first attempts to adapt Hans Christian Andersen's fairytale, The Snow Queen, as early as 1943, when Walt Disney considered the possibility of producing a biography film of the author.[1] However, the story and the characters proved to be too symbolic[2] [3] and posed unsolvable problems to Disney and his animators. Later on, other Disney executives had made efforts to translate this material to the big screen, however these proposals were all shelved due to similar issues.[1]
In 2008, Chris Buck pitched Disney his version of the story[4] called Anna and the Snow Queen, which was planned to be traditionally animated.[5] This version was "completely different" from Frozen; it had a storyline that stuck much closer to the original material and featured an entirely different Olaf character.[6] However, by early 2010, the project was scrapped again.[5][7] On December 22, 2011, Disney announced a new title for the film, Frozen, which would be released on November 27, 2013, and a different crew from the previous attempt.[8] The new script, which enjoyed "the same concept but was completely rewritten",[5] finally solved the long-term problem with Andersen's story by depicting Anna and Elsa as sisters.[9]
Voice[edit]
Josh Gad, a Tony-nominated actor best known for his performance in Broadway's The Book of Mormon,[10] was cast to voice Olaf.[11][12][13] Gad later expressed that getting a part in a Disney film was "kind of a dream come true" for him, as he has always been a fan of Disney films in general and their animated productions in particular.[14] "I grew up during the second golden age of Disney animation, when every movie that came out was an event – The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King," he said.[10] Impressed by the performances of comedic relief sidekicks such as Timon and Pumbaa in The Lion King, or The Genie in Aladdin, Gad set the goal to play characters of this type since his early age: "I remember [...] saying, "I want to do that one day. I really want to do that,"" he recalled.[14][10][15]
Design and characterization[edit]
As a snowman Anna and Elsa built together as kids, Olaf represents innocent love and the joy the sisters once had when they were young before being split. He isn't just funny, he's also got a "big role to play representing the innocent love in the scale of fear versus love."[16] It wasn't until he meant something to the girls that he resonated with us,",[17] "Olaf couldn't just be thrown in, he had to have a purpose" and that one of his purposes was to be the embodiment of the sisterly relationship that had gone cold.[18] "When Anna and Elsa were very little, and before Elsa's powers accidentally hurt Anna, they played. They'd sneak away and play with her powers. And you see them roll the snowman. He's not magical. He doesn't come to life. But they name him Olaf and he likes warm hugs." "It inspires the look. And so when Elsa is singing “Let It Go” obviously the first thing she goes to is the last moment she was happy. And it was that moment. And so he’s imbued with that. He’s innocent love." The continuous themes that can be seen throughout the movie revolve around the power of love and fear. Olaf, on one end of that spectrum, represents the most innocent kind form of love. It is possible that he resembles some of the characteristics of Anna's younger self. This provides a connection between the sisters' happy past and their ability to remember that love in difficult times. Overall his character provides much of the comic relief found in the film, while conveying lovable innocence and purity. "And so he was just a lot of fun, and emotionally he’ll bring a lot that we weren’t able to show you yet, too. So he’s funny in the kids-state-the-obvious kind of way." (Lee) "And he can say very poignant things too." (Buck)[2]
In very early versions of the film, Olaf was originally written as one of the guards at Elsa's castle when the concept of Elsa controlling a legion of menacing snowmen was still in the story.[18][19] Buck talked on this scrapped character setting, "We always talked about she was trying to learn about her powers. So we talked about it like it's the first pancake. You know that pancakes get burned on the bottom that you throw out. Well, that's Olaf. Olaf was her first pancake."[19] In order to keep the character from getting too complex, the directors wanted him to have a childlike innocence.[18] According to Lee, "When you're a child the awkwardness and the funny shapes you make with the snowmen, the heads are never perfect" and that's how they came up with the ideas when thinking what kids would think of a snowman.[18][19]
Gad also did plenty of improvements for Olaf during the recording sessions. But the directors were very careful not to risk the character taking over the story.[18] "Olaf was very much a sketch until we had Josh Gad, and then we would just get in the room and play and we'd have a lot of fun and that's really how we found his voice specifically and how he looks at the world. It really was working with Josh that did that."[20] "It was a lot funnier than I expected, thanks largely to Josh Gad's surprisingly well-written deluded snowman character" (Del Vecho).[21] Gad's studio performance was videotaped, and animators used his facial expressions and physical moves as a reference for animating the character.[17]
Hyrum Osmond, one of the film's animation supervisors, served as the character lead for Olaf.[21] Del Vecho described him as "quiet but he has a funny, wacky personality so we knew he'd bring a lot of comedy to it."[21] Osmond himself admitted that "My personality's a bit like Olaf."[17]
The filmmakers developed a new software called Spaces to aid artists in deconstructing Olaf and rebuilding him as part of the animation process.[22][23] "It was kind of an animator's dream," Osmond enthused. "You have a character that can come apart. We said to the animation crew, 'Just have fun with it.'" "The fun part of Olaf, we learned early on that his body parts can fall apart and we knew that we would want to take full advantage of that. You will see quite a bit more of that in the movie in a surprising way." (Chris Buck).[20] "Olaf has become his own sort of standout comic character and the animators are having fun animating him. There's a lot of squash in there – I mean, a lot – and he's the only character we can throw off a cliff and have him come apart on the way down, still survive and be happy." (Del Vecho)[21]
We have the contrast of Olaf being a Snowman but loving the idea of Summer.[21]
Appearances[edit]
His first appearance in Frozen is during Anna and Elsa's childhood as an inanimate snowman. Later, when Elsa becomes the ice queen, she creates him once more and unknowingly gives him life. While looking for Elsa, Anna finds the live version of Olaf and gives him the carrot nose that he had been missing, before he imagines himself in the summer without being melted. Olaf then helps Anna reach the top of the North Mountain to find her sister.
After being expelled by Marshmallow, Olaf follows Anna (struck by Elsa's magic in the castle), Kristoff and Sven to the Valley of Living Rocks, where the trolls live, to seek help for saving Anna. There, the trolls try to marry Anna and Kristoff (Fixer Upper) and Olaf sings a sentence in the sequence.
The group thinks a "True Love's Kiss" can save Anna, and so head back to Arendelle. Olaf gets separated from the group on the way, and only appears again in the library after Hans' betrayal. Olaf comforts Anna, telling her the real meaning of love. Then they head out to the fjord to find Kristoff, but Olaf is blown away on the way.
In the end, when Elsa brings back summer, she creates him a snow cloud to stand directly above him so he could enjoy the summer that he wanted to see without melting.
Olaf also appears in The Simpsons special, Simpsons ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.
Theme parks[edit]
At Disneyland, there is a talking audio-animatronic Olaf sitting on top the roof of the cottage that is home to the Anna and Elsa meet-and-greet.[24] From July 5 to September 1, 2014, as part of 'Frozen' Summer Fun show at Disney's Hollywood Studios, Olaf will appear in Olaf on Summer Vacation section to chime in and keep visitors updated on all his adventures. He is also available for pick-ups and take-along in various locations in the park. The character will also appear in "Frozen" Fireworks Spectacular section alongside Anna, Elsa and Kristoff, a fireworks display set to the music of Frozen.[25][26] Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, and Olaf will make appearances in Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, offered during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom in November and December 2014[27] (from November 7 to December 31).[28]
Reception[edit]
[icon] This section requires expansion. (May 2014)
Since the release of the film, Olaf has gained critical acclaim for his comedy and voice work of Josh Gad, with many critics comparing him to Genie from Aladdin, another "comic relief" character that received universal acclaim upon the film's original release. This arguably makes Olaf the most popular character from the film among critics.[citation needed]
References[edit]
1.^ Jump up to: a b Jim Hill (October 18, 2013). "Countdown to Disney "Frozen" : How one simple suggestion broke the ice on the "Snow Queen"'s decades-long story problems". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 21, 2014.
2.^ Jump up to: a b White, Cindy (October 11, 2013). "Inside Disney’s Frozen: Q&A with the Directors". Geek Mom. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
3.Jump up ^ Wright, Gary (November 24, 2013). "Frozen in Time: Disney’s Adaptation of a Literary Classic". Rotoscoper. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
4.Jump up ^ Giardina, Carolyn (November 27, 2013). "Oscars: With 'Frozen,' Disney Invents a New Princess (and Secret Software)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 21, 2014.
5.^ Jump up to: a b c Weintraub, Steve (November 25, 2013). "Josh Gad Talks FROZEN, His History with the Project, the Songs, the Status of TRIPLETS, Playing Sam Kinison, and More". Collider.comn. Event occurs at 0:33. Retrieved February 21, 2014.
6.Jump up ^ Hill, Jim (December 2, 2013). "How Josh Gad Almost Missed Out on the Chance to Voice Olaf the Snowman for Disney's Frozen". Huffington Post. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
7.Jump up ^ Chmielewski, Dawn C.; Eller, Claudia (March 9, 2010). "Disney restyles 'Rapunzel' to appeal to boys". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 6, 2010.
8.Jump up ^ Sciretta, Peter (December 22, 2011). "Walt Disney Animation Gives 'The Snow Queen' New Life, Retitled 'Frozen' – But Will It Be Hand Drawn?". SlashFilm. Retrieved December 22, 2011.
9.Jump up ^ Lowman, Rob (November 19, 2013). "Unfreezing ‘Frozen:’ The making of the newest fairy tale in 3D by Disney". Los Angeles Daily News. Retrieved February 21, 2014.
10.^ Jump up to: a b c Schneller, Johanna (December 6, 2013). "For Josh Gad, playing an animated snowman is a serious job". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
11.Jump up ^ Nachman, Brett (August 16, 2012). "Disney In Depth: The Future Of Disney Animation (Frozen, Paperman, & Wreck-It Ralph) – A Recap Of D23's Destination D Event". Geeks of Doom. Retrieved August 17, 2012.
12.Jump up ^ Sarto, Dan (February 21, 2013). "Oscar® Tour SoCal Day 2 Continues at Disney Feature Animation". Animation World Network. Retrieved February 28, 2013.
13.Jump up ^ Snetiker, Marc (June 18, 2013). "Santino Fontana and Josh Gad Join Disney's Frozen, Starring Jonathan Groff & Idina Menzel". Broadway.com. Retrieved June 18, 2013.
14.^ Jump up to: a b Pock Ross, Adam (September 25, 2013). "Josh Gad Talks Disney's 'Frozen' and Being the Hottest Snowman Around". Yahoo! Movies. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
15.Jump up ^ Crouse, Richard (November 28, 2013). "Disney's Frozen: The story of actor Josh Gad, who never gave up on his Disney dreams". Metronews. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
16.Jump up ^ Pock Ross, Adam (October 8, 2013). "21 ‘Frozen’ Facts That Make Us Ready for Winter". Yahoo! Movies. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
17.^ Jump up to: a b c P. Means, Sean (November 26, 2013). "Preview: Finding the warm heart of Disney's 'Frozen'". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
18.^ Jump up to: a b c d e Lee, Michael (October 7, 2013). "50 Things You May Not Know About Disney’s "Frozen" [Updated]". Movie Viral. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
19.^ Jump up to: a b c Richard Chavez and Rebecca Murray (September 27, 2013). "'Frozen' Directors Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee Discuss the Animated Film - Behind the Scenes of Disney's 'Frozen'". About.com. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
20.^ Jump up to: a b Pock Ross, Adam (July 11, 2013). "‘Frozen’ Directors Put Next Animated Disney Classic On Ice". Yahoo! Movies. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
21.^ Jump up to: a b c d e Connelly, Brendon (September 25, 2013). "Inside The Research, Design And Animation Of Walt Disney’s Frozen With Producer Peter Del Vecho". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
22.Jump up ^ Coyle, Emily (December 3, 2013). "6 Facts You Didn’t Know About Disney’s ‘Frozen’". Wall St. Cheat Sheet. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
23.Jump up ^ Failes, Ian (December 2, 2013). "The tech of Disney’s Frozen and Get a Horse!". FX Guide. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
24.Jump up ^ Brigante, Ricky (November 15, 2013). "Anna and Elsa joined by animated Olaf for “Frozen” character meet-and-greet in Royal Reception at Disneyland". Inside the Magic. Retrieved September 7, 2014.
25.Jump up ^ Slater, Shawn (June 26, 2014). "Get Ready to Experience ‘Frozen’ Summer Fun – Live at Disney’s Hollywood Studios". Disney Parks Blog (The Walt Disney Company). Retrieved June 26, 2014.
26.Jump up ^ Brigante, Ricky (June 26, 2014). "Frozen Summer Fun LIVE! coming to Walt Disney World with royal welcome, stage show, fireworks, and park wide party". Inside the Magic (Distant Creations Group, LLC.). Retrieved June 26, 2014.
27.Jump up ^ Staggs, Tom (September 12, 2014). "‘Frozen’ Attraction Coming to Epcot". Disney Parks Blog. Retrieved September 12, 2014.
28.Jump up ^ Brigante, Ricky (September 12, 2014). "“Frozen” ride announced for Walt Disney World in 2016 to replace Maelstrom at Epcot, “Frozen” Christmas also revealed". Inside the Magic. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
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Olaf
Frozen character
Olaf from Disney's Frozen.png
First appearance
Frozen
Created by
Chris Buck
Jennifer Lee
Voiced by
Josh Gad
Information

Species
Snowman, Snow
Olaf is a fictional snowman character from Walt Disney Animation Studios' 53rd animated film, Frozen (2013).


Contents  [hide]
1 Development 1.1 Origins and concept
1.2 Voice
1.3 Design and characterization
2 Appearances 2.1 Theme parks
3 Reception
4 References
5 External links

Development[edit]
Origins and concept[edit]
The Disney studio made their first attempts to adapt Hans Christian Andersen's fairytale, The Snow Queen, as early as 1943, when Walt Disney considered the possibility of producing a biography film of the author.[1] However, the story and the characters proved to be too symbolic[2] [3] and posed unsolvable problems to Disney and his animators. Later on, other Disney executives had made efforts to translate this material to the big screen, however these proposals were all shelved due to similar issues.[1]
In 2008, Chris Buck pitched Disney his version of the story[4] called Anna and the Snow Queen, which was planned to be traditionally animated.[5] This version was "completely different" from Frozen; it had a storyline that stuck much closer to the original material and featured an entirely different Olaf character.[6] However, by early 2010, the project was scrapped again.[5][7] On December 22, 2011, Disney announced a new title for the film, Frozen, which would be released on November 27, 2013, and a different crew from the previous attempt.[8] The new script, which enjoyed "the same concept but was completely rewritten",[5] finally solved the long-term problem with Andersen's story by depicting Anna and Elsa as sisters.[9]
Voice[edit]
Josh Gad, a Tony-nominated actor best known for his performance in Broadway's The Book of Mormon,[10] was cast to voice Olaf.[11][12][13] Gad later expressed that getting a part in a Disney film was "kind of a dream come true" for him, as he has always been a fan of Disney films in general and their animated productions in particular.[14] "I grew up during the second golden age of Disney animation, when every movie that came out was an event – The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King," he said.[10] Impressed by the performances of comedic relief sidekicks such as Timon and Pumbaa in The Lion King, or The Genie in Aladdin, Gad set the goal to play characters of this type since his early age: "I remember [...] saying, "I want to do that one day. I really want to do that,"" he recalled.[14][10][15]
Design and characterization[edit]
As a snowman Anna and Elsa built together as kids, Olaf represents innocent love and the joy the sisters once had when they were young before being split. He isn't just funny, he's also got a "big role to play representing the innocent love in the scale of fear versus love."[16] It wasn't until he meant something to the girls that he resonated with us,",[17] "Olaf couldn't just be thrown in, he had to have a purpose" and that one of his purposes was to be the embodiment of the sisterly relationship that had gone cold.[18] "When Anna and Elsa were very little, and before Elsa's powers accidentally hurt Anna, they played. They'd sneak away and play with her powers. And you see them roll the snowman. He's not magical. He doesn't come to life. But they name him Olaf and he likes warm hugs." "It inspires the look. And so when Elsa is singing “Let It Go” obviously the first thing she goes to is the last moment she was happy. And it was that moment. And so he’s imbued with that. He’s innocent love." The continuous themes that can be seen throughout the movie revolve around the power of love and fear. Olaf, on one end of that spectrum, represents the most innocent kind form of love. It is possible that he resembles some of the characteristics of Anna's younger self. This provides a connection between the sisters' happy past and their ability to remember that love in difficult times. Overall his character provides much of the comic relief found in the film, while conveying lovable innocence and purity. "And so he was just a lot of fun, and emotionally he’ll bring a lot that we weren’t able to show you yet, too. So he’s funny in the kids-state-the-obvious kind of way." (Lee) "And he can say very poignant things too." (Buck)[2]
In very early versions of the film, Olaf was originally written as one of the guards at Elsa's castle when the concept of Elsa controlling a legion of menacing snowmen was still in the story.[18][19] Buck talked on this scrapped character setting, "We always talked about she was trying to learn about her powers. So we talked about it like it's the first pancake. You know that pancakes get burned on the bottom that you throw out. Well, that's Olaf. Olaf was her first pancake."[19] In order to keep the character from getting too complex, the directors wanted him to have a childlike innocence.[18] According to Lee, "When you're a child the awkwardness and the funny shapes you make with the snowmen, the heads are never perfect" and that's how they came up with the ideas when thinking what kids would think of a snowman.[18][19]
Gad also did plenty of improvements for Olaf during the recording sessions. But the directors were very careful not to risk the character taking over the story.[18] "Olaf was very much a sketch until we had Josh Gad, and then we would just get in the room and play and we'd have a lot of fun and that's really how we found his voice specifically and how he looks at the world. It really was working with Josh that did that."[20] "It was a lot funnier than I expected, thanks largely to Josh Gad's surprisingly well-written deluded snowman character" (Del Vecho).[21] Gad's studio performance was videotaped, and animators used his facial expressions and physical moves as a reference for animating the character.[17]
Hyrum Osmond, one of the film's animation supervisors, served as the character lead for Olaf.[21] Del Vecho described him as "quiet but he has a funny, wacky personality so we knew he'd bring a lot of comedy to it."[21] Osmond himself admitted that "My personality's a bit like Olaf."[17]
The filmmakers developed a new software called Spaces to aid artists in deconstructing Olaf and rebuilding him as part of the animation process.[22][23] "It was kind of an animator's dream," Osmond enthused. "You have a character that can come apart. We said to the animation crew, 'Just have fun with it.'" "The fun part of Olaf, we learned early on that his body parts can fall apart and we knew that we would want to take full advantage of that. You will see quite a bit more of that in the movie in a surprising way." (Chris Buck).[20] "Olaf has become his own sort of standout comic character and the animators are having fun animating him. There's a lot of squash in there – I mean, a lot – and he's the only character we can throw off a cliff and have him come apart on the way down, still survive and be happy." (Del Vecho)[21]
We have the contrast of Olaf being a Snowman but loving the idea of Summer.[21]
Appearances[edit]
His first appearance in Frozen is during Anna and Elsa's childhood as an inanimate snowman. Later, when Elsa becomes the ice queen, she creates him once more and unknowingly gives him life. While looking for Elsa, Anna finds the live version of Olaf and gives him the carrot nose that he had been missing, before he imagines himself in the summer without being melted. Olaf then helps Anna reach the top of the North Mountain to find her sister.
After being expelled by Marshmallow, Olaf follows Anna (struck by Elsa's magic in the castle), Kristoff and Sven to the Valley of Living Rocks, where the trolls live, to seek help for saving Anna. There, the trolls try to marry Anna and Kristoff (Fixer Upper) and Olaf sings a sentence in the sequence.
The group thinks a "True Love's Kiss" can save Anna, and so head back to Arendelle. Olaf gets separated from the group on the way, and only appears again in the library after Hans' betrayal. Olaf comforts Anna, telling her the real meaning of love. Then they head out to the fjord to find Kristoff, but Olaf is blown away on the way.
In the end, when Elsa brings back summer, she creates him a snow cloud to stand directly above him so he could enjoy the summer that he wanted to see without melting.
Olaf also appears in The Simpsons special, Simpsons ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.
Theme parks[edit]
At Disneyland, there is a talking audio-animatronic Olaf sitting on top the roof of the cottage that is home to the Anna and Elsa meet-and-greet.[24] From July 5 to September 1, 2014, as part of 'Frozen' Summer Fun show at Disney's Hollywood Studios, Olaf will appear in Olaf on Summer Vacation section to chime in and keep visitors updated on all his adventures. He is also available for pick-ups and take-along in various locations in the park. The character will also appear in "Frozen" Fireworks Spectacular section alongside Anna, Elsa and Kristoff, a fireworks display set to the music of Frozen.[25][26] Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, and Olaf will make appearances in Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, offered during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom in November and December 2014[27] (from November 7 to December 31).[28]
Reception[edit]
[icon] This section requires expansion. (May 2014)
Since the release of the film, Olaf has gained critical acclaim for his comedy and voice work of Josh Gad, with many critics comparing him to Genie from Aladdin, another "comic relief" character that received universal acclaim upon the film's original release. This arguably makes Olaf the most popular character from the film among critics.[citation needed]
References[edit]
1.^ Jump up to: a b Jim Hill (October 18, 2013). "Countdown to Disney "Frozen" : How one simple suggestion broke the ice on the "Snow Queen"'s decades-long story problems". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 21, 2014.
2.^ Jump up to: a b White, Cindy (October 11, 2013). "Inside Disney’s Frozen: Q&A with the Directors". Geek Mom. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
3.Jump up ^ Wright, Gary (November 24, 2013). "Frozen in Time: Disney’s Adaptation of a Literary Classic". Rotoscoper. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
4.Jump up ^ Giardina, Carolyn (November 27, 2013). "Oscars: With 'Frozen,' Disney Invents a New Princess (and Secret Software)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 21, 2014.
5.^ Jump up to: a b c Weintraub, Steve (November 25, 2013). "Josh Gad Talks FROZEN, His History with the Project, the Songs, the Status of TRIPLETS, Playing Sam Kinison, and More". Collider.comn. Event occurs at 0:33. Retrieved February 21, 2014.
6.Jump up ^ Hill, Jim (December 2, 2013). "How Josh Gad Almost Missed Out on the Chance to Voice Olaf the Snowman for Disney's Frozen". Huffington Post. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
7.Jump up ^ Chmielewski, Dawn C.; Eller, Claudia (March 9, 2010). "Disney restyles 'Rapunzel' to appeal to boys". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 6, 2010.
8.Jump up ^ Sciretta, Peter (December 22, 2011). "Walt Disney Animation Gives 'The Snow Queen' New Life, Retitled 'Frozen' – But Will It Be Hand Drawn?". SlashFilm. Retrieved December 22, 2011.
9.Jump up ^ Lowman, Rob (November 19, 2013). "Unfreezing ‘Frozen:’ The making of the newest fairy tale in 3D by Disney". Los Angeles Daily News. Retrieved February 21, 2014.
10.^ Jump up to: a b c Schneller, Johanna (December 6, 2013). "For Josh Gad, playing an animated snowman is a serious job". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
11.Jump up ^ Nachman, Brett (August 16, 2012). "Disney In Depth: The Future Of Disney Animation (Frozen, Paperman, & Wreck-It Ralph) – A Recap Of D23's Destination D Event". Geeks of Doom. Retrieved August 17, 2012.
12.Jump up ^ Sarto, Dan (February 21, 2013). "Oscar® Tour SoCal Day 2 Continues at Disney Feature Animation". Animation World Network. Retrieved February 28, 2013.
13.Jump up ^ Snetiker, Marc (June 18, 2013). "Santino Fontana and Josh Gad Join Disney's Frozen, Starring Jonathan Groff & Idina Menzel". Broadway.com. Retrieved June 18, 2013.
14.^ Jump up to: a b Pock Ross, Adam (September 25, 2013). "Josh Gad Talks Disney's 'Frozen' and Being the Hottest Snowman Around". Yahoo! Movies. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
15.Jump up ^ Crouse, Richard (November 28, 2013). "Disney's Frozen: The story of actor Josh Gad, who never gave up on his Disney dreams". Metronews. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
16.Jump up ^ Pock Ross, Adam (October 8, 2013). "21 ‘Frozen’ Facts That Make Us Ready for Winter". Yahoo! Movies. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
17.^ Jump up to: a b c P. Means, Sean (November 26, 2013). "Preview: Finding the warm heart of Disney's 'Frozen'". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
18.^ Jump up to: a b c d e Lee, Michael (October 7, 2013). "50 Things You May Not Know About Disney’s "Frozen" [Updated]". Movie Viral. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
19.^ Jump up to: a b c Richard Chavez and Rebecca Murray (September 27, 2013). "'Frozen' Directors Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee Discuss the Animated Film - Behind the Scenes of Disney's 'Frozen'". About.com. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
20.^ Jump up to: a b Pock Ross, Adam (July 11, 2013). "‘Frozen’ Directors Put Next Animated Disney Classic On Ice". Yahoo! Movies. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
21.^ Jump up to: a b c d e Connelly, Brendon (September 25, 2013). "Inside The Research, Design And Animation Of Walt Disney’s Frozen With Producer Peter Del Vecho". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
22.Jump up ^ Coyle, Emily (December 3, 2013). "6 Facts You Didn’t Know About Disney’s ‘Frozen’". Wall St. Cheat Sheet. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
23.Jump up ^ Failes, Ian (December 2, 2013). "The tech of Disney’s Frozen and Get a Horse!". FX Guide. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
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Elsa (Disney)
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Elsa
Frozen character
Elsa from Disney's Frozen.png
First appearance
Frozen
Created by
Chris Buck
Jennifer Lee
Portrayed by
Georgina Haig (Once Upon a Time)
Voiced by
Idina Menzel (Frozen)
 Eva Bella (as a child in Frozen)
 Spencer Lacey Ganus (as a teenager in Frozen)
Information

Species
Human
Gender
Female
Occupation
Queen of Arendelle
 Princess of Arendelle (formerly)
Family
Anna (younger sister)
 The King and Queen of Arendelle (parents)
Nationality
Scandinavian
Queen Elsa of Arendelle, also known as the Snow Queen, is a fictional character who appears in Walt Disney Animation Studios' 53rd animated film Frozen (2013). She is voiced primarily by Broadway actress and singer Idina Menzel. At the beginning of the film, she is voiced by Eva Bella as a young child and by Spencer Lacey Ganus as a teenager.
Created by director Chris Buck, Elsa is loosely based on the title character of The Snow Queen, a Danish fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen. In the Disney film adaption, she is introduced as the princess of the fictional Scandinavian kingdom of Arendelle, heiress presumptive to the throne and the elder sister of Princess Anna (Kristen Bell). Elsa is scripted as having been born with the magical ability to create and manipulate ice and snow. She inadvertently sends Arendelle into an eternal winter on the evening of her coronation. Throughout the film, she struggles first with controlling and concealing her abilities and then with liberating herself from her fears of unintentionally harming others, particularly her younger sister.
The Snow Queen character, neutral in the original fairytale and villain in numerous adaptations of the character, proved difficult to adapt to film due to her transparent depiction. Several film executives, including Walt Disney, attempted to build on the character, and a number of scheduled film adaptions were shelved when they could not work out the character. Buck and his co-director, Jennifer Lee, were ultimately able to solve the dilemma by depicting Elsa and Anna as sisters. This led to Elsa being gradually rewritten as a sympathetic, misunderstood character.
Elsa has enjoyed a largely positive reception from reviewers, who praised her complex characterization and vulnerability. Menzel was also widely praised for her vocal performance of Elsa, especially that of her performance of the song "Let It Go", with critics frequently calling her a "powerhouse".[1] There are unconfirmed reports that Elsa will be inducted into the Disney Princess line-up in 2014 along with Anna, becoming the 13th official member.[2]


Contents  [hide]
1 Development 1.1 Origins and concept
1.2 Voice
1.3 Design and characterization 1.3.1 Magical abilities

2 Appearances 2.1 Frozen
2.2 Once Upon a Time
2.3 Miscellaneous 2.3.1 Merchandise
2.3.2 Theme parks

3 Reception 3.1 Critical reviews 3.1.1 "Let It Go"
3.2 Accolades
4 References
5 External links

Development[edit]
Origins and concept[edit]

 

 An illustration of the Snow Queen, the character Elsa is based upon.
Attempts were made as early as 1937 by Walt Disney to adapt Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale, The Snow Queen, into a film. The tale focuses on two children, one named Gerda, who served as the basis for Princess Anna, and the other named Kai, who is "cursed with negativity" after his heart is pierced with a shard of glass from an enchanted mirror and is later kidnapped by the Snow Queen.[3][4] However, Disney struggled with creating a believable, multi-dimensional adaption of the fairy tale's title character,[5] who was intended to be a villain.[6] In the story, she is described as "a woman, dressed in garments of white gauze, which looked like millions of starry snow-flakes linked together. She was fair and beautiful, but made of ice — shining and glittering ice. Still she was alive and her eyes sparkled like bright stars, but there was neither peace nor rest in their glance."[5] Disney was unable to find a way to make the Snow Queen more "real" and eventually abandoned film plans.[5]
Several film executives later made efforts towards the project, including Paul and Gaëtan Brizzi, Dick Zondag, Glen Keane, and Dave Goetz. In 2011, director Chris Buck began work on another attempted adaption and also faced challenges with the Snow Queen character. Producer Peter Del Vecho explained that this was primarily because she was not relatable and too isolated, having no personal connections. As a result, they could not explain her motivations. After several changes were proposed, someone on the writing team suggested making the Snow Queen Anna's sister. "Once we realized that these characters could be siblings and have a relationship, everything changed," Del Vecho relayed.[5]
The Snow Queen, now given the name Elsa, continued to be cast as a villain,[7] and Disney released the following synopsis for Frozen in May 2013:

When Anna is cursed by her estranged sister, the cold-hearted Snow Queen, Anna's only hope of reversing the curse is to survive a perilous but thrilling journey across an icy and unforgiving landscape. Joined by a rugged, thrill-seeking outdoorsman, his one-antlered reindeer and a hapless snowman, Anna must race against time, conquer the elements and battle an army of menacing snowmen if she ever hopes to melt her frozen heart.[3]
Earlier manuscripts included more antagonistic actions by Elsa, such as intentionally cursing Arendelle with an eternal winter. Additionally, she is shown creating an army of snowmen similar to the original Snow Queen's army of snowflakes; the comedic character of Olaf was at the time written as a smaller snowman who was cast out by Elsa for being too unintimidating.[3][8] Within two months, however, scripts were altered to give emphasis to her lack of control over her powers.[9] Olaf was reduced to the only snowman created by Elsa, and he instead serves as a reminder of the sisters' childhood friendship.[10] In the final version, Elsa creates a single giant snow creature named Marshmallow to act as a guard after being branded as a monster for her powers.[9] According to director Jennifer Lee, the character ultimately became more of a composite of both Kai and the Snow Queen, enhancing her increasingly sympathetic portrayal.[4] Del Vecho added, "There are times when Elsa does villainous things but because you understand where it comes from, from this desire to defend herself, you can always relate to her."[11]
Voice[edit]

 

Idina Menzel provided both the singing and speaking voice of Elsa.
Eva Bella and Spencer Lacey Ganus were cast to portray Elsa as a young child and as a teenager, respectively.[12][13] Actress and singer Megan Mullally was originally cast to voice an adult Elsa.[14] but was replaced by Idina Menzel, a Broadway actress and singer best known for performing as Elphaba in Wicked.[1] Menzel already knew Kristen Bell,[15] who voiced Anna, and had previously auditioned for a lead role in the 2010 Walt Disney film Tangled.[16] She was not cast for the part, but the casting director recorded her singing and later showed the recording to Frozen's film executives.[16] Menzel was surprised when she was subsequently asked to audition,[16] and she received the role after reading the script out loud.[15] In interviews, she acknowledged similarities between Elsa, her then-current role, and Elphaba, her previous role.[17] Namely, she said, they were both very powerful and very misunderstood individuals.[18] She further said that she related to the characters, having hidden her singing talent from her peers at school. "I didn't want to alienate anyone," she explained. "If everyone was singing along in the car to a Madonna song, I didn't join in because when we're younger we're afraid of sticking out or showing off, when in fact we should own those things that make us really unique."[1]
Director Chris Buck believed that Menzel's vocals would help in the portrayal of the character, saying, "Idina has a sense of vulnerability in her voice. She plays a very strong character, but someone who lives in fear—so we needed someone who could portray both sides of the character, and Idina was just amazing."[19] Menzel was unaccustomed to working with animated films and being required to portray her character's feelings with her voice alone, though she did not find it particularly challenging.[18] While recording, she was able to "play" with her voice, trying various tones to establish the ranges in Elsa's emotions. For example, Menzel wanted there to be a difference between the ways she sounded when she was being bold and when she was angry.[15] She would also physically restrict her hands from moving as she recorded the film's early scenes in order to project how her character was "so afraid to move and feel anything that it would come out and hurt people".[20]
During production, Menzel and Jonathan Groff, who portrays Kristoff, went to the animation studio to explain to their animators how they were approaching their characters.[21] Animators asked Menzel questions about her singing, observed how she breathed as she sang live, and made videorecordings of her recording sessions; they then animated Elsa's breathing to match Menzel's breathing, for further realism.[20][22] Her voice supplied inspiration for Elsa's most prominent song, "Let It Go". According to composer Robert Lopez, Menzel's vocal range was able to clearly convey Elsa's "low, vulnerable, fragile side" as well as her power and self-realization.[23] Menzel commented that it was "an honor" to have the song and that she enjoyed recording it. "It's a collision of a bunch of forces that are all coming together in the right way," she explained. "The character, what she is singing and what she is experiencing; beautiful lyrics, beautiful melody and a little bit of me."[20] Buck and Lee were also surprised by how compatible Menzel and Kristen Bell's voices were. At one point during a table read, they sang a ballad (later revealed as "Wind Beneath My Wings"[24]) back and forth to one another with so much sentiment that it reportedly left everyone who was present with tears in their eyes.[25] Subsequently, Lee wanted Menzel and Bell to be in the same room when they were recording the important emotional scenes of the film.[26]
Design and characterization[edit]
Following the casting of Idina Menzel, Elsa's characterization underwent several alterations. According to Menzel, she was originally scripted as a one-dimensional antagonist but was gradually revised as a more vulnerable, multifaceted figure.[27] Menzel further described her character as "extremely complicated and misunderstood".[19] Director Jennifer Lee stated that Elsa is largely driven by fear throughout the film,[28] while Menzel added that she was also struggling with her potential to be "a strong, powerful, extraordinary woman".[15] Executive producer and animator John Lasseter became very "protective of Elsa" and was adamant about portraying her in a more favorable, sympathetic light.[29] Writer and director Jennifer Lee stated on Twitter that Elsa's body language and mannerisms were "intentional to show anxiety and depression".[30] In July 2013, Disney released images of the film's main characters along with outlines of their roles in the story. Elsa received the following description:

From the outside, Elsa looks poised, regal and reserved, but in reality, she lives in fear as she wrestles with a mighty secret—she was born with the power to create ice and snow. It's a beautiful ability, but also extremely dangerous. Haunted by the moment her magic nearly killed her younger sister Anna, Elsa has isolated herself, spending every waking minute trying to suppress her growing powers. Her mounting emotions trigger the magic, accidentally setting off an eternal winter that she can't stop. She fears she's becoming a monster and that no one, not even her sister, can help her.[31]
Elsa's supervising animator was Wayne Unten, who asked for that role because he was fascinated by her complexity.[32] Unten carefully developed Elsa's facial expressions in order to bring out her fear as contrasted against Anna's fearlessness.[32] For their work on designing and animating Elsa, Unten and three other Disney Animation employees later won an award for Outstanding Animated Character in an Animated Feature Motion Picture at the 2013 Visual Effects Society Awards: Joy Johnson, character technical director (rigging); Alexander Alvarado, look development artist (Disney's job title for texture artists); and Chad Stubblefield, modeling supervisor.[33] FX technical director Yoo Jae-hyun worked for a year-and-a-half on creating Elsa's ice-based special effects, including effects associated with her dress.[34][35]
Producers identified the scene in which Elsa sings "Let It Go" as a pivotal point in the character's development. The scene depicts her choice to "let go" of her fear of using her powers. Character design supervisor Bill Schwab said, "Before 'Let It Go,' Elsa is really buttoned up, her hair is up—everything is perfect. During the song, she gives herself permission to be who she is and everything changes—her hair is more wild, her gown is magical. She's finally free—even if she is all alone."[19] Animators designed Elsa's appearance to reflect her metamorphosis; in the beginning, she is shown primarily in restrictive and confining outfits.[36] Menzel said that, after accepting her abilities, Elsa's appearance becomes "very vampy", continuing, "She's quite sexy for Disney, I have to say — they're pushing the limits there a little bit! But there's a gleam in her eye and a supermodel walk that goes with it and, for me, it was fun to be a blonde because I'm not in real life."[1] In a January 2014 interview with John August and Aline Brosh McKenna, Lee disclosed that Lasseter personally helped with conceptualizing Elsa's physical transformation: "[M]y favorite thing about it ... is the actual model for doing it was John Lasseter .... he was a huge help in talking through how we translate that emotional journey ... with the animation ... [H]e got up and he’s like, .... 'her hair goes, and she transforms, and she struts,' and he’s doing it. He’s acting it out."[37]
"We imagined what it would be like to be chased out of the kingdom. To have to let go of everything you know and all the people you love. And yet the incredible release you'd have to finally let go of everything you've holding back your entire life."
— Kristen Anderson-Lopez on writing Elsa's song, "Let It Go", and the choice to make her a protagonist rather than a villain.[38]
The scene was also a pivotal point in the development of Elsa's character and was initially planned to depict her becoming evil. Robert Lopez, who composed the song with his wife, Kristen Anderson-Lopez, explained, "Elsa was going to go from being this perfect princess that had tried to keep her personality down her whole life to saying, 'Screw it. I'm gonna be me.'"[38] They had wanted to use the song as a way to gain a better understanding of the character and what she would be like if she was no longer living in fear, which ultimately resulted in her becoming much more complex.[25] The final lyrics and Menzel's "ability to be so fragile and vulnerable and then break into this powerhouse voice" turned the plot around and led to Elsa being revised as a "good" character.[38] She initially attempts to suppress her powers in order to avoid hurting others, particularly Anna, and when she is no longer able to do so, she banishes herself from the kingdom to protect those around her.[19][39] Lead writer Paul Briggs said that Anna's support is what Elsa needs most when her secret is exposed. "The strength of the family bond is what makes this story so powerful," he explained, "because it's her sibling who's willing to look beyond her powers and stand between her and the world if that's what it takes."[19]

 

 Early concept art depicting a darker version of Elsa inspired by Amy Winehouse.
Elsa's appearance had to be redesigned following her transition from antagonist to protagonist. She was originally drawn in a style similar to typical Disney villains, with blue skin and spiky black hair.[29] A few months after the film's release, visual development artist Claire Keane (the daughter of Disney Legend Glen Keane) published early concept art of Elsa that was modeled after the singer Amy Winehouse.[40] At the time, she was imagined as having blue "bouffant" hair as well as "a deep, soulful voice and dramatic mood swings".[40] Lasseter reportedly influenced the creation of the character's much softer final appearance, particularly in regards to her very thick blonde hair, which animators found difficult to design. Art director Michael Giaimo said that while a number of strategies were proposed for Elsa's hair, Lasseter would push the animation team to continue making improvements, saying, "It's not aspirational enough. We want people to feel like this hair is a beautiful statement."[41] During a research trip, producers found that "there are lots of braids" worn by women in Norway; they then hired a stylist from New York named "Danilo" who helped to create a style that would reflect that while still being "a little different".[42][43][44] A new animation program called Tonic was invented to assist with the task, and the character's hair ultimately required 420,000 CGI threads.[36][45] By contrast, Anna was given roughly 140,000 hairs[42][46] while Rapunzel from Tangled had only required 27,000 CGI threads for her hair.[45]
Magical abilities[edit]

 

 Elsa's ice palace becoming jagged and darker, representing her emotional state in the later half of the film; a large snowflake pattern can be seen in the floor.
Since Elsa is introduced as a young child at the beginning of the film, animators wanted the first glimpse of her powers to reflect her innocent and fanciful state of mind at the time. This included giving her first snowflakes a simple design. Her snow and ice patterns later become more intricate and complex when she is an adult. Co-effects supervisor Marlon West elaborated, "When Elsa finally lets go and really starts owning her magic, we wanted the ice and snow that she conjures up to get across the idea that Elsa has now grown up and become this beautiful, elegant, confident and powerful young woman."[47]
Her ice palace, which she creates while singing "Let It Go", was designed to illustrate the maturing of her powers as well as to be "a manifestation of her feelings to the world".[47][48] The palace is initially beautiful; however, after she is made aware of the destruction she has inadvertently caused, and as she is increasingly vilified and hunted by others, it becomes darker and more distorted, with jagged icicles forming on the walls. The film's design team was uncertain about how it should look and drew out designs for various magical castles filled with snow. Lasseter suggested basing the structure and patterns on snowflakes. For example, an enormous snowflake would serve as the foundation, and the palace would be hexagon-shaped. Lasseter also wanted snowflake patterns to influence the manner in which Elsa creates the palace. "Snowflakes are these tiny little ice crystals that form in mid-air. And when there are changes in temperature and humidity, these snowflakes start growing in a pattern that's known as branching and plating," said co-effects supervisor Dale Mayeda. "[Lasseter] said 'You know, when Elsa builds her ice palace, it would be so amazing if — every step of the way as this castle forms out of thin air — it's just branching and plating, branching and plating all along the way."[47]
Fifty animators worked on the scene in which the castle is built, and one frame required 30 hours to render.[47] They later extended similar techniques to Elsa's clothing. While the traditional Norwegian rosemaling was the inspiration for her costuming early in the film, her ice gown was designed similarly to her palace, with snowflakes heavily influencing the style. Her cape itself is a large snowflake.[26]
Appearances[edit]
Frozen[edit]
Main article: Frozen (2013 film)
Elsa, crown princess of Arendelle, is born with the elemental ability to create and control ice and snow. As a child, she uses her abilities to create a winter wonderland to play in with her younger sister and best friend, Princess Anna. One night, Elsa accidentally harms Anna with her powers. The king and queen of Arendelle hurriedly take Anna to a tribe of mountain trolls to be healed. While healing Anna, the trolls inform the royal party that Elsa's abilities will grow, becoming both beautiful and very dangerous so she must learn to control them. While the trolls erase Anna's memory of the incident and of her elder sister's powers in general, Elsa is traumatized by the event. The king and queen begin taking measures to control and hide Elsa's ice abilities: the castle gates are locked and Elsa is shut away in her bedroom for most of the time. She is given gloves to help suppress her powers and is told to suppress her emotions as well, but her powers continue to grow even stronger and she becomes constantly fearful of harming those she cares about most. Meanwhile, Anna is hurt and confused by the sudden loss of contact with her elder sister and tries without success to coax her out of her room. Their parents, the king and queen are later killed in a shipwreck when the sisters are teenagers, leaving both feeling even more isolated.
As Elsa becomes a young adult, she is set to formally succeed her late father and be crowned Queen. Though she is afraid of opening the castle to the large crowds, the coronation goes on relatively peacefully. However, at the reception, Anna asks for Elsa's blessing to marry Prince Hans of the Southern Isles, whom she had met earlier that day. Elsa refuses to condone Anna's engagement to someone she barely knows, triggering an argument between the two. As Elsa becomes upset, she accidentally exposes her abilities. Upon the guests' horrified reactions and being accused of sorcery and called a monster, Elsa flees the castle and retreats into the icy mountains. In the process, her emotions unleash an "eternal" winter throughout Arendelle. While there, she decides to finally embrace her powers and builds an enormous ice palace where she believes she can live freely without fear of hurting others. She also reconstructs her childhood snowman, Olaf and unknowingly brings him to life.
Anna, determined to find Elsa and bring her back, travels through the mountains, encountering Olaf and a mountain man named Kristoff. They reach the ice palace, where Anna attempts to persuade Elsa to return home and mend their relationship. When Elsa resists, Anna tells her about the state Arendelle was left in. Horrified, Elsa lashes out and accidentally freezes Anna's heart. As Olaf and Kristoff rush to Anna's aid, Elsa demands that she be left alone, creating a giant snow creature to force them out of the palace. Elsa is branded a monster for cursing Arendelle in solid ice and snow, and the ice castle becomes darker and more grotesque, reflecting her torment and reignited fears. Meanwhile, Anna becomes increasingly weaker, and Kristoff takes her back to the trolls, who tell them that only an act of true love can save her life.
Hans and a group of soldiers attack the ice palace. Hans convinces her to spare two soldiers who attempted to assassinate her and thus prove that she is not a monster. However, she is knocked unconscious and taken to her castle's dungeon. Hans visits her and urges her to end the winter, but she admits that she does not know how to. After he leaves, she is able to break free from her chains by freezing them and escapes the cell, though her fears trigger a massive blizzard. Anna returns to the castle, believing that a romantic kiss from Hans will be the "act of true love" to save her. Instead, he informs her that their engagement had been the first step of a plot to get him the throne of Arendelle. Olaf tells Anna that Kristoff is in love with her and she believes that his kiss will cure her. As she and Olaf rush to find Kristoff, Hans confronts Elsa nearby and tells her that she has killed Anna. Devastated, Elsa collapses and the blizzard stops suddenly. Hans approaches her and swings his sword to kill her, but Anna turns away from an approaching Kristoff with her last bit of strength and blocks Hans' attack as she freezes solid.
Moments later, Anna begins to thaw, as her choice to save her sister rather than herself constituted an "act of true love". Elsa realizes that love is the key to controlling her powers and ends Arendelle's eternal winter. Summer returns to Arendelle, Elsa regains the throne and is able to use and safely control her powers, while the sisters' bond is restored.
Once Upon a Time[edit]
Elsa appears as a recurring character in the television series Once Upon a Time, where she is portrayed by Georgina Haig.
At the end of the show's third season finale, "There's No Place Like Home", Emma Swan (Snow White and Prince Charming's daughter) and Captain Hook accidentally bring back a container from Rumplestiltskin's vault after their excursion into the past. The container releases a blue liquid that coalesces into Elsa. She takes off her glove and destroys the bottle with an icy blast. She strides out of the barn, leaving a trail of frozen ground. In the fourth season premiere, "A Tale of Two Sisters", Elsa's story is shown in the present day as well as flashbacks taking place after the events of the film. In the past, she discovers that her and Anna's parents set off not on a diplomatic mission, but on a journey to Misthaven- the 'Enchanted Forest' where most of Storybrooke's fairy-tale residents came from- to discover more about Elsa's powers, with Anna travelling to Misthaven to find out more about her parents' voyage. In the present, Elsa is frightened by her sudden exposure into the town of modern-day Storybrooke and re-conjures Marshmallow for protection. Marshmallow is defeated by Regina Mills (the Evil Queen), while Elsa discovers a necklace she gave long ago to Anna in Mr. Gold's (Rumplestiltskin's) shop, leaving her resolved to learn what happened to her sister.[49]
Miscellaneous[edit]
Merchandise[edit]
Along with Anna, Elsa is set to be officially inducted into the Disney Princess line-up,[2] a marketing franchise aimed primarily at young girls that manufactures and releases products such as toys, video and audio recordings, clothing, and video games.[50] In December 2013, Disney began releasing "Musical Magic Elsa and Anna Dolls", which played their signature songs that appear in the film.[51] Numerous other doll versions of Elsa were released for purchase, including fashion doll sets, mini dolls, plush dolls, and Elsa-as-a-toddler dolls.[52] A dress up costume for children was modeled after Elsa's ice gown along with gloves similar to ones she wears in the film.[52] Together with Anna, she was depicted on various Frozen-inspired dishware such as plates and coffee mugs.[52] Other Elsa-inspired merchandise includes luggage, nightgowns, and home décor.[53] Additionally, simplified versions of the film were adapted to children's storybooks, including one with voice audio and another called A Sister More Like Me that was illustrated by Brittney Lee.[54] Elsa and Anna also both appear as playable characters in Disney Infinity through the use of their corresponding figurines.[55]
In early 2014, most "Frozen" merchandise, including dolls and dresses, were sold out nearly everywhere, including Disney stores and theme parks.[56]
Theme parks[edit]

 

 Elsa meet-and-greet at Disneyland in California.
In November, before the release of Frozen, Anna and Elsa began making appearances at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts in Florida and California, USA through meet and greets. In Walt Disney World, the attractions were set up in the Norway Pavilion of Epcot in recognition of the Scandinavian cultural elements that went into the film's design.[57] In Disneyland, a winter-themed cottage was set up in the Fantasyland section, with a talking audio-animatronic Olaf sitting on the cottage roof.[58] In February 2014, these meet-and-greet sessions were extended indefinitely, with wait time to meet the princesses frequently exceeding two hours, which is longer than any previous Disney characters.[59][60] Additionally, Elsa, Anna, and Olaf were given a Frozen-themed float for Disneyland Paris' Disney Magic on Parade.[61] On March 9, 2014, the three made appearances again on their own Frozen parade float in Festival of Fantasy Parade at Magic Kingdom theme park.[62] On April 20, 2014, Anna and Elsa moved from Epcot to the Princess Fairytale Hall at Magic Kingdom, with wait time to see the characters amounted to three hours, compared to Cinderella and Rapunzel's 15 minutes.[63][64]
Elsa's performance of "Let It Go" became the central feature in Disney California Adventure's Winter Dreams,[65] a 30-minute, winter-themed adaption of the nighttime show World of Color, which showcases scenes from Disney films.[66] Disneyland Paris' nighttime spectacular, Disney Dreams!, also added Elsa's performance of "Let It Go" to their attractions,[67] and she was given a similar role during the Magic Kingdom show, Celebrate the Magic, with her singing interspersed with scenes from the movie.[68]
On May 16, 2014, it was announced that Disneyland would debut a Frozen pre-parade featuring Elsa, Anna and Olaf. It premiered June 13, 2014 and precedes performances of Mickey's Soundsational Parade.[69] From July 5 to September 1, 2014, as part of 'Frozen' Summer Fun show at Disney's Hollywood Studios, Anna and Elsa will appear in a horse-drawn sleigh making their way down Hollywood Boulevard, alongside Kristoff and skaters, skiers and ice cutters in the Anna and Elsa's Royal Welcome section. The sisters will also make appearances in For the First Time in Forever: A "Frozen" Sing-Along Celebration, where they are joined by royal historians to retell the history of Arendelle; and "Frozen" Fireworks Spectacular alongside Kristoff and Olaf, a fireworks display set to the music of Frozen.[70][71] In response to strong demand, Disney Parks subsequently announced on August 7 that Frozen Summer Fun would be extended to September 28.[72]
On August 19, 2014, it was initially announced that Elsa & Anna's Boutique (replacing Studio Disney 365) would open mid-September in Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort. The opening date was later changed to October 6, 2014 and the store name was changed to "Anna & Elsa's Boutique". The location includes products inspired by Anna, Elsa, and Olaf.[73][74][75][76]
While there had not been any official announcements from Disney regarding a coronation for Anna and Elsa, it had been announced in late August 2014 that a special character meal would be held by a group of travel agents in the morning of September 24, 2014. While not officially organized by Disney, the event, called My Royal Coronation, would feature the official Anna and Elsa characters owned by Disney with assistance from the company.[77] On September 12, 2014, Walt Disney World announced that a Frozen attraction was scheduled to open in early 2016 at Epcot's World Showcase in the Norway pavilion, replacing the park's Maelstrom ride. The attraction will feature the whole kingdom of Arendelle with music and scenes from the film, as well as meet-and-greets with Anna and Elsa.[78][79] Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, and Olaf will make appearances in Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, offered during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom in November and December 2014[78] (from November 7 to December 31).[79] Also starting from November, every night Elsa will use her powers to transform Cinderella Castle into an ice palace.[78]
Reception[edit]
Critical reviews[edit]
"Not content to merely turn True Love into a cautionary tale, [the writers] doubled down and made Elsa into [a] flawed hero warped by her upbringing and parents' heartfelt but damaging desire to keep their children safe...Elsa is aloof. And scared. And over-protective. And insecure. And full of guilt. Because people — even animated people — are the sum total of their personalities combined with their experiences. Which is something even live action films forget at least 63% of the time."
— Donna Dickens, entertainment editor.[80]
The character of Elsa was widely praised by reviewers for her multifaceted, evolving personality. Matt Goldberg of Collider.com commented that she was "an incredibly sympathetic character"[81] while Deepanjana Pal of First Post (India) praised the decision to rewrite her as a protagonist and said, "Elsa is no evil, frosty vision of twisted and toxic maternity like the original Snow Queen. She's a young woman in difficult circumstances, frightened, trying to understand her abilities and burdened by expectation and convention. It's easy to sympathise with her and marvel at her ability when she builds her spectacular palace in the mountains. Next to her, Anna is very much a child who needs to grow up and she does in the course of the film."[82] Stuff.co.nz's James Croot compared her "humiliation and exile" to that of Simba in The Lion King.[83] Katherine Webb, a reviewer for Wall St. Cheat Sheet, said that the scenes depicting Elsa gaining confidence and individuality delivered "an exciting message to send to young girls looking for a new princess role model".[84]
Travis Bean of Cedar Falls Times suggested that Elsa's ice powers, a "personal oddity" that made her self-conscious, as well as her selflessness in withdrawing into isolation in order to avoid hurting others allowed children to connect more with the plot of Frozen.[85] Laurie Levy from Chicago Now wrote that her young grandchildren "admired Elsa for being smart, strong, magical, and powerful" and did not care that she had no romantic subplot.[86] Magdalena Lachowicz, a film critic for The Heights, opinionated that Elsa's relationship with Anna was the most important part of the movie,[87] and Stephen Holden of The New York Times liked that, in departure from traditional Disney formula, it was a sibling's love rather than romantic love that was able to "thaw the icy heart of the frightened Elsa".[88] Tony Hicks of San Jose Mercury News wrote, "[Anna's] confusion and Elsa's anguish as she shuts herself away from the world — and her sister — is palatable."[89] Emma Koonse of Christian Post opined that together the sisters were Disney's "most lovable and charismatic characters yet",[39] and Debbie Lynn Elias of Culver City Observer commented, "Elsa and Anna are like two sides of a coin, both strong, albeit one through power and confidence and the other through clumsy sticktuitiveness and love."[90]
Several reviewers commented that Elsa was more interesting than Anna, Frozen's primary protagonist. ABS-CBN writer Fred Hawson described Elsa as "an incredible character with a unique and interesting predicament because of the powers she possessed" and expressed the opinion that Frozen should have focused more on her rather than Anna.[91] Samra Muslim of The Express Tribune wrote that it was her presence that kept viewers "hooked" throughout the movie, elaborating, "Her character is complex and sympathetic and deserved to be explored even further. Instead the story revolves more around the relationship of the two sisters and Anna who is the typical, feisty, charming Disney heroine and her love trysts — instead of the alluring Elsa."[92]
The character was not devoid of criticism. Charlotte O'Sullivan from the London Evening Standard gave a more negative assessment of Elsa, saying that she "resembles one of those brittle mentors on The X Factor. Purple eyeshadow, tiny waist, kitten heels".[93] Anna Smith of The Guardian disliked that both Elsa and Anna were drawn with slender figures and large eyes as is typical of Disney princesses.[94] Slate's Dana Stevens wrote that "it's impossible not to thrill to Elsa's surging sense of power" but criticized the choice to illustrate her growing confidence by changing her appearance; Stevens further expressed concern that the switch from the character's modest coronation gown to "a slinky, slit-to-the-thigh dress with a transparent snowflake-patterned train and a pair of silver-white high heels" and a hairstyle that suggested "come-hither bad-girl seduction" was overly sexual.[95] Christy Lemire compared Elsa to Carrie, another well-known fictional female who unleashes magical powers when agitated.[96]
"Let It Go"[edit]
Main article: Let It Go (Disney song)
Idina Menzel also received praise for her singing, with Amon Warmann of Cine Vue saying her voice "positively soars in these musical ballads".[97] Reviewers frequently focused on her performance of "Let It Go", described by Entertainment Weekly's Marc Snetiker as "an incredible anthem of liberation" in which Elsa decides to no longer fear her powers.[98] Various critics said that Menzel had been a "powerhouse" during the scene;[1] Linda Barnard from The Star commented that Menzel "can shatter icicles with her powerful voice".[99]
Matt DeTruck of The Rochester City Newspaper wrote, "Menzel should be credited for providing as much power and passion to this performance as she did in her most famous role."[100] Donald Clark of Irish Times added, "Elsa's flight to the glaciers triggers a song that, in its defiant paean to self-reliance, could play comfortably beside camp showtune anthems such as I Am What I Am and Don't Rain on My Parade. The opening and closing choruses of Let It Go end with a sly, spat-out refrain: 'The cold never bothered me anyway!' You go, girl."[101] Nasim Asl of The Oxford Student continued, "Menzel, especially, steals the show with her performance of 'Let It Go'. Her Wicked-esque belting out works perfectly with such an incredible animated sequence – the building of the ice castle really demonstrates the prowess of Disney animation, and results in, arguably, one of the most spectacular power ballads seen by any animated character, ever."[102]
Accolades[edit]
In December 2013, Elsa and Anna were both nominated for Best Animated Female by the Alliance of Women Film Journalists, with only Anna winning the award, a few weeks later.[103] Elsa won all three awards out of three nominations at the 2013 Visual Effects Society Awards, including Outstanding Animated Character in an Animated Feature Motion Picture, Outstanding Created Environment in an Animated Feature Motion Picture for her ice palace, and Outstanding FX and Simulation Animation in an Animated Feature Motion Picture for her blizzard.[33][104] Her signature song, "Let It Go", won Best Original Song at the Academy Awards,[105] the Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards[106] and the Critics' Choice Awards,[107] and also received Golden Globe Award,[108] the Satellite Awards,[109] the Broadcast Film Critics Association Award,[110] and the Houston Film Critics Society Award nominations.[111]
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