The Little Mermaid - Behind the Scenes - "Part of Your World"

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[@kallyempire]

Nowadays ppl just use celebrities to draw in more sales. But people like her are hidden gems that makes the movie so much more magical and amazing it's impossible to duplicate ever again.

[@saleem9634]

Exactly actually voice actors aren't used in animated films anymore just tv animation

[@hay_bail1]

Truer words have never been spoken

[@galleryofrogues]

Yup. And if they can’t sing or hit certain notes? Just SLATHER it in auto tune. Who cares how weird and robotic it starts sounding? 🙄

[@nycwhitney]

@@galleryofrogues Well thankfully Halle can hit the notes even higher,

[@TheReklove76]

@@nycwhitney👏🏾💯

[@beepboop1557]

She was perfect for the part.

[@prettiestmills2.0]

Ikr

[@mattjindrak]

I was

[@dhruboahmed7602]

She truly has an amazing voice, just like what Eric said.

[@DaveFisher-cq2dr]

I've met Jodi Benson herself at the FANEXPO convention in Toronto, and it was unforgettable, I told her both she and Idina Menzel have the most beautiful voices of all the Disney princesses, I told her "what was Howard Ashman like?" and she told me he was a great men etc. and I also told her that watching this with her and Howard working in that recording session together was absolutely magical, I even got to hug her, it was one of the most unforgettable moments of my life, I will always love The Little Mermaid.

[@Nalijay]

That guy had a vision and knew how to direct her. Bravo to him for making an amazing performer deliver something so perfect.

[@theyakkomanguy7522]

Howard Ashman had a great vision for writing and directing songs.

[@usernameRika]

This is basically the scene that cemented the movie as a timeless classic.

[@InTheFaceMan]

That voice coach (or director) whoever he is is really on his game. Speaks very professional. His advice encourages on every angle and gives amazing input while never discouraging or degrading with his words. She never takes anything personal she listens to him and delivers like a savage that they knew she was all along. Amazing to watch the team work like this to create such a childhood masterpiece that will always bring joy in peoples lives

[@theyakkomanguy7522]

Yeah. That voice coach is Howard Ashman. He was a charging force for Disney during the 1980s and 1990s' until he was positive for AIDS in 1989 and shared the news with Alan Menken (one of Howard's best friends) after the awards ceremony for The Little Mermaid in 1989. Sadly he passed away on March 14th, 1991. The last song he wrote was Humiliate The Boy for the film Aladdin. His last song would not make it into Aladdin but in the Broadway Adaptation years after the film's release and Howard's death.

[@danielfeliperodriguez4921]

Is Howard ashman, a legend

[@giggles7179]

As a clarification, Ashman wrote the lyrics and Menken the music. Disney brought them both on after _Little Shop of Horrors_ became a huge success for them off -Broadway. Their work is widely credited for the Disney Renaissance period of the early 1990's. There's a new documentary on Ashman being released soon, if not already available. The two of them were a brilliant team and Menken's working to update the material for the new _Little Mermaid._

[@carag2567]

Agreed. Especially in Ashman's last note to Benson where he instructs her to give more intensity but with less emotion. This is what creates the phrasing of probably Jodi Benson's entire origination of the song. Bring to mind the line "what would I give, if I could live, out of these waters.." The way the music is written, the notes on the words "give" and "live" are held out as well as the last syllable of "waters". While singing it that way invokes a traditionally emotional feeling, it comes across as generic and predictable. But with Howard Ashman's voice coaching here, he gently urged Jodi away from this trap by encouraging her to sing it differently than how it was written. Which was well within his right because he co-wrote the song to begin with. He encouraged her to pull back on sustaining the notes on "give" and "live" but to instead apply vocal tension. And then to release into full suspension on the word "waters". It worked. Doing this creates a feeling of tension and immediate release that is very appealing to the listening ear. And she repeats the same technique multiple times throughout this song and the remainder of the film.

[@kirawedderburn]

The late Howard Ashman. Surprising what I read in the book on how he coached Jodi Benson.

[@tabithalinkous1913]

Her little giggle is adorable. Seeing this shows just how on their game they were with protecting the delivery of each word! She is hands down the best singing princess!!

[@808G8GT]

Naw...Lea Solonga is still the best princess singer. She says Mulan (Mulan) and Jasmine (Aladdin)

[@yummyveggies3309]

@@808G8GT she’s awesome but Judy Kuhn gotta get recognition too for voicing Pocahontas

[@khfan4life365]

What I love is that Howard had a picture in his mind of what he wanted in the performance and was able to perfectly relay that to Jodi. He didn’t just want a performance. He wanted to hear Jodi-as-Ariel singing. He wanted her to convey a feeling and sing because she had to, because it was too much to keep inside.

[@cozykat1291]

I don't give a hoot how old I get, Ariel will always be my favorite princess. Jodi Benson is amazing. I love her

[@hannah-kv8bd]

She’s been my favourite since I was a little kid

[@HTTVChannel]

Watching Howard Ashman work is insane. The man was a genius.

[@sofiacorales57]

He left us to soon.

[@Hodadad5]

So pure and innocent. Everything about it. And her pitch and output is miraculously wonderful. Even the greatest singers in the world don’t have it. The microphone is absolutely in love with her and drink with such a thirst every sound that she makes. What a fantastic gift she has, and that’s what made this movie, moving for all ages ❤

[@our.beautiful.life.]

Made me cry....her voice is so inbeded in my childhood memories. I was OBSESSED with thus movie...every time i was in a pool i would cross my legs and swim like a mermaid just to see the shadow on the bottom of the pool...magical Times for me ❤❤❤

[@ringostar7306]

Charot

[@069Chantelle]

Me too 😢 seeing Howard Ashman working with Jodi Benson - and knowing his legacy lives on through this movie (and others) made it even more emotional. This movie has always been magical to me.

[@kari500]

Even her talking voice is magical, oh my gosh 😌♥️

[@lewisedwards4058]

He’s every bit an artist as she is.

[@camara1194]

Yes!!!!!!!!!! thank you for saying for that!

[@loveoid]

I'm so happy I have the privilege to just see this video. Wow ❤️❤️

[@animfan98]

Perfectionist Howard Ashman goes over every syllable with Jodi Benson...His passion is infectious. Such a tragedy he was taken from us at such a young age. He never lived to see the lasting impact his work would have.

[@mikesilva3868]

Agreed 😊

[@taleytaleytaley]

This is magic captured on film.

[@rubycastillo6655]

This made me cry

[@carlinalinares6401]

Me too!!

[@ringostar7306]

Charot

[@TiaLaMuneca]

Same 💜

[@miap]

Watching her sing this is making me cry.

[@melissaochoa8054]

She delivered!!!! I totally get what he’s saying. Less singy and more emotional talking. And at the end beautiful and big. I used to cry when I was little when she sang “ love to explore that shore aboveeeeee.. I get that!

[@chrissydee23]

Love they way she sung the word "Water"

[@pepperimps1154]

I've ALWAYS adored that!! It's such a soft pronunciation.

[@serenababy6358]

Such a beautiful voice!

[@Will008]

Absolutely.

[@nedthumberland]

I still cry at this song......decades later.

[@ariansworld3442]

Wow Jodi Benson is good at singing 🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤

[@lisa6621]

Howard is just amazing... Such a talent that we will probably never see again...

[@lynneharper3233]

She has the perfect Disney voice, absolutely flawless and iconic! ❤

[@AndrewsMagicandMore]

Even in this behind the scenes footage, Jodi sings like an angel!

[@luishdz9011]

She sings so beautiful

[@DisWldFrk90]

Her initial audition was solely her voice; no wonder she got it! She was perfect.

[@begin22]

She was and is "Ariel" 😘 My favorite Disney princess!

[@fullhousefrek]

would love to see poor unfortunate souls :).

[@thesilentsiren]

Yo I just got goosebumps just now. Going to be euphoria hearing her vocalize in person.

[@berimboplata]

"Not there yet" - uh what you talking about, sounded damn great to me 😅

[@randimerie]

Power play of his that the first take ‘just wasn’t there’ and to ‘really feel it next time.’ She’s AMAZING. ❤

[@karlwhite8481]

So childlike God Bless her Soul Happy Days she brought to us all ❤

[@AGPfan]

Good lord, is her voice beautiful. And she STILL has that voice today!

[@maloneaqua]

I forgot that back then the singers had to deliver such solid takes each time because they couldn't mix the way they can now.

[@sed7846]

What a voice ! So beautiful and natural ❤

[@lilibothwell5834]

I love her voice and how she personifies Ariel

[@spencerwhite6087]

Incredible talent! So fun to see how they developed this song! It's a classic now... wonder if they had any clue how much of an impact it was going have on the the film and for Disney!?!?!

[@mysticalbeauty280]

It’s so amazing how this one song changed so many peoples lives.

[@shootits48]

Her voice is magical, maybe it's nostalgia but not many singers nowadays don't move me like she does

[@marykacyy6802]

OMG :""") EVERYTIME I SEE MY CHILDHOOD SINGER/CHARACTER UGH I STILL HAVE MY VHS TAPES :""""")

[@alifeleti1]

me too

[@gerardocastro4058]

I would like to see the recording of hee vocals. The scene when ariel gives her voice to ursula, that would awesome!

[@pbreezy870]

I'm in love with her voice!

[@RabuHina]

Its amazing to see this behind the scene. I've always found very interesting

[@Faith63423]

The REAL little mermaid!

[@kogazilla]

Jodi Benson is an ACTUAL icon!! 😍

[@xs0528]

Eeyup!

[@jmjm-ko9uk]

HB in 2023 live remake, is self-consciously "performing" to impress, which is a trait of current singers. It's all about her, and not Ariel. Jodi Benson's original portrayal is such a classic, because she sang to express, with no need to be a star. Just Ariel. That's why it is beloved, iconic, and will continue to live beyond it's 30-year-life thus far. HB's cover, like the recent ones from Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Lion King, as cool and flashy as they are with their "current" vocal tricks, are so easily forgotten. HB version is like some American Idol, The Voice contestant trying to prove that she should win a contest, or be on top of some top 40s hit song. Yes, it is contemporary, precisely because these new singers are all about vocal effects and riffs and trying to sound cool by oversinging. They're all about the external and how they appear on the surface, as if they are IG posts. Jodi represents not just the 90s, but a true classic storytelling. Singers like her convey far more truth and sincerity that transcends generations. And this is done by just respectfully following the vocal score of the composer (instead of "riffing" it off to pieces), and not having the need to be a star showoff. Just the purity and simplicity of a heart-felt storytelling. That's why the original versions of Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, do not sound outdated,after more than 30 years. That's why they have become the classics. HB's version, like the "modern" version of Arianna and John Legend of Beauty and the Beast, or "A Whole New World" by whoever modern singers sang it, become so easily dated. Their singing is based off of flashy, trendy vocal and music fads that come and then quickly get forgotten. JB's recording of Part of Your World has lived on and is guaranteed to be the only voice of Ariel.JB's recording of Part of Your World has lived on and is guaranteed to be the only voice of Ariel.JB's recording of Part of Your World has lived on and is guaranteed to be the only voice of Ariel.

[@ohh_minjun]

The little laugh at 1:41, should be the one included in the final track. It really captured Ariel in that tiny moment.

[@tylerriley2587]

She’s an angel

[@veb_edvard]

1:25 The irony in what she was saying whilst comprehending Howard's instruction when two decades later the Little Mermaid would make its way to Broadway at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre where the actress, Sierra Boggess, would have to do the opposite and project her voice and belt the song...

[@tpfang56]

I just saw the broadway version and didn’t like it as much, and that’s why. Her cover was fine, but it was definitely lacking the sort of vulnerability in Jodi Benson’s original that Howard Ashman emphasized so much.

[@siddharthamukherjee-edutool]

Jodi Benson is awesome

[@YourFavPete]

Dang and she still has that voice today

[@RealFuturePictures]

This song saved Disney Animation.

[@hierosgamosvibration2951]

I want to see her record Vanessa's song.

[@LiteralColbyExxxtras]

Radha Krishna OMG me tooo

[@SheWookie]

Agree.. but I'm just happy she sang it at d23. Love it!

[@aubreylindsey1206]

And Ariel's Voice

[@gulianatanner2352]

This is magical ⭐️ 🌟 💫

[@manuell.1616]

Thank you for making my childhood super awesome.. I hear magic in your voice and i see magic in every expression of you make,such a gift🤘😍🙆🙇🤗

[@TheTurtleRage]

I absolutely love this.

[@LakiaInspires]

Getting chills! Loveeeee Little Mermaid :)

[@marcosruiz7019]

Any one else wanted to cry from nostalgia?

[@andrew_oid]

3 MONTHS before its release. The pressure. 😬

[@datmanUK]

Omg she’s amazing!!!!

[@izzylova3325]

Omg her voice 😍

[@samantha.phet1497]

Omg I love you sm , favorite Disney singer

[@1cosplayaway]

Wait are you telling me they recorded the music at the same time she was singing. I always thought they did that beforehand

[@wesfishcare]

I'm guessing this video is recorded from outside the recording booth, so they're playing the backing track out loud outside the booth, but only in her headphones inside the booth

[@mediterraneamente]

Bellísimo 💙

[@faithmelnychuk2722]

2019 anyone??

[@mariemethot9180]

2020

[@snipersev0743]

Back when disney voice actors actually had to sing

[@doloresduenas9882]

My favorite Disney Princess

[@philipbell3654]

Who’s the one coaching? I was listening to this song today with my kids and was really picking up on the phrasing that Jodie sings in that song, and it’s funny to see the intention, that guys great.

[@qyongxoo]

howard ashman, its his birthday today:)

[@pepperimps1154]

If you can, try checking out the demo versions of some of the songs. You can find them on Spotify under the restored TLM soundtrack. Howard does the singing and he really acts out each number! It's really wonderful to hear the process. The actors truly captured the vision he laid out.

[@theyakkomanguy7522]

Howard Ashman. He sadly passed away on March 14th, 1991 when 2 films he was working on were in production those being Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin. Aladdin only kept 3 songs Howard made Friend Like Me, Prince Ali, and Arabian Nights.

[@aslinmiranda3088]

she was amazing

[@NerdSista1]

Homage to the OG Ariel! I will never forget her angelic voice as I have sang along with it for the past 30 some odd years every time I watched the little mermaid or sang this song karaoke. She is now passing the torch to the new generation Ariel, Halle Bailey, who (in my opinion) deserves this honor. Giving us the heart of Ariel again for the new generation and the ones to come. 💙

[@fatmaalsairafi5049]

BEAUTIFUL VOICE

[@desirenamazzi7854]

2020 anyone???

[@davevillas7397]

Wow this is absolutely ariel

[@alexispeterson39]

She has such a good voice wish I could be as good of a singer as her

[@na5794]

I love the “not there yet though. I feel like I’m there, but…” You someone has talent when they can tell they were good, but not hitting the bullseye.

[@annalizajabasa1208]

Amazing people ❤❤❤❤

[@javiervaldivia2463]

Que voz más bella...

[@Cyrax4d]

That woman can sing ❤

[@familyguyftwdoratheexplore795]

Her voice sounded too offpitch, intense, and stiff whereas Olivia Newton John can get it nailed naturally without going through intensive pressure that Jodi Benson went through.

[@lizetmartinez878]

SHE SINGS AMAZINGGG😫🤩

[@jlrob85]

Back when Disney used to recruit fresh talent.

[@BBOY95LILCED]

This video its a treasure ! Thx for share ! ❤❤

[@whitneyhammock6610]

My childhood😢

[@andymuratalla8398]

With out her there wouldn't be ariel no other person could of make ariel sing like that she so good

[@jackjackthompson5771]

What talent 😮

[@Faith63423]

Way better voice! Btw that's my friends cousin

[@juniorpineda4151]

My god what a beautiful voice

[@serenafrost8550]

Goosebumps.

[@ThatGuyRomero]

Whoa she sung this on my 3rd birthday! :)

[@xs0528]

No way. In person?

[@mart0287]

She leaves you wanting more... if only she’d of made more deals with major music records

[@davidthrogmorton5959]

Cripes! Let the lady act already! Dang man! Calm down. She is incredible!! lol She has one the most incredible voice EVER dude!!

[@atiyakarim2530]

They don't make music like this in disney films no more

[@Sobolady89]

She sang at a wedding and wouldn't take any money for it.

[@xs0528]

No! Whose wedding?

[@Sobolady89]

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[@Jessysandrino]

Woah 😍😍😍

[@kirawedderburn]

Jodi Benson must’ve been 26-27 during the recording process for The Little Mermaid. Because the film was released one month after her 28th birthday.

[@andymuratalla8398]

She the one who saved disney from pankrupsy and stepping g stone for stronger female leading lady's without her there bo no tiana and tangled