We get it, we get it: music and sing-a-longs have always been the draw for kids these days, but what's its purpose in this movie?

sabsVIRIDiiAN :



We get it: the majority of animated Disney movies since about the 1950's has had a splendor of sing-a-longs and music generally sung by the characters. Peter Pan, Aladdin, even The Emperor's New Groove. Various other children's movies over the decades have caught on: you have American Tail, Anastasia, etc. Most of the time, the storyline music is executed wonderfully and adds to the charm of the movie.

In some ways,  an animated family film as a 'musical' can be a good thing - but not inherently either good or bad. It has to fit. The lyrics have to be written well and sung well and basically curving to the context of the plot. It's not just feature films, too - the same rules apply to play performances, literature, and even abstract forms such as opera and ballet.

Musicals can be brilliant. Characters, prancing around and moving to the feel of the music, portraying a basic story through spoken song, can add to the feel of the performance/work.

Balto 3 didn't do that for me, however. Definitely not.

In fact, I was thoroughly disappointed.

When I first heard Balto 3 would include a 'musical' aspect as seen in popular animated films today, I feared. I did. And the result? Downright sloppy, overdone, and difficult to swallow music.

For importantly: what was the point? Where was it needed, where did it add to the movie?

The first Balto obviously didn't include a character's sing-a-long anywhere. By far, that movie excelled in artistry and brilliance. Significant to note: it was deeply serious at times, but it included a balanced, just plain toasty amount of silliness and fun to appeal to children. That's why you all watched it at whatever age, didn't you?

So what's this 'musical' addition to Balto 3? What in the world is the point of force-feeding the movie a bunch of regurgitated, practically worthless character-song?

It makes me embarrassed for those excellent musical works such as RENT and The Little Mermaid, to be honest.

Thoughts?

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Dragon Tamer, February 17, 2008 at 03: 39 Webranker

I didn't like Stella's singing, but Jenna's was pretty nice in my opinion. I guess that's because I focus on message so much.

Tsumeato {Wolf ‘Fang’}, February 17, 2008 at 04: 16 Fan News editor

Yeah, I mean, what WAS the point in that? Balto 3 really did NOT need any songs. But I did like Jenna's singing. She has a good voice . But I like this Article. What was the point? Did there need to be songs at all? Maybe they were just trying to make it more like WQ. I dunno....

Rex and Soul, February 17, 2008 at 10: 54 Member

That's why I never liked WoC. You've got my entire view point here. Balto 3 is a disgrace to the excellent musicals from the past. Jenna's voice was nice, but they totally mistreated it with that virtually pointless song. Loved the article!

steet, February 17, 2008 at 14: 59 Webmaster

Well, you're focusing on WoC but you could say the exact same thing for Wolf quest too. The reason is that the Universal managers asked that there are at least 3 songs in each film, because "children like songs". (the associate producer for the two Balto sequels told me that) Yes, this is stupid, but you need to tell that the deciders at Universal, because they are convinced about that. But your article is a bit confusing. You should have talked about songs, not musics : there's nothing wrong with the Balto sequels musics, on the contrary. They have beautiful orchestral soundtrack, just like the original one. (of course, not the same quality but you can't expect something any better than James Horner's soundtrack...)

KrazyArc075-cwp, February 18, 2008 at 20: 42 Member

I know what you mean but I hate sing a longs, I hate musicals. Thus any random music in a movie I really hate. They had a tolerable one in Balto 2, and from what I've seen very in tolerable one Balto 3. One of the main reason I liked Balto so much is no random music! No random likes start singing and I'll teach you the lyrics ah ha! No one does that!!! I mean show me someone that when they are having a conversation breaks out singing...in front of others?! TELL ME! ha uh uh...sorry had to get that out..you made a good point! I respect you!

Apri-werewolf, February 19, 2008 at 01: 14 Member

Oh my goodness. Finally, someone posts something about this! (might have been another one, but it COMPLETELY escapes my mind XD) The songs in both of the sequels were very annoying and added nothing special to the films. (Hey, I'm a BIG sucker for musicals, but THIS doesn't count.) They all talked about, "who you are" and to be yourself. A little YOUNG for this scene, eh Universal? We're not talking about Barney now, are we? ( ) We hear so much of this stuff in songs lately, it's not right .____. People lose their sense of creativity in the process of trying to make money. Sick and wrong. What was wrong with just having background music? In the original Balto, the White Wolf never broke into song about saving the kids of Nome and being proud of his wolf heritage! Oh gosh, I have typed A LOT, haven't I? O.o Sorry for taking up this much space-I ramble sometimes.

Stone Paw (Soap), February 19, 2008 at 02: 50 Articles mod

I agree with Steet, it's a sort of marketing ploy for the kids. Overall, you're right. Very good article.

Sora-kun, February 21, 2008 at 04: 07 Member

I personally really like the Disney-esque songs. It made the movie seem a lot cuter.

k-9, February 23, 2008 at 22: 24 Member

the music truly doesnt blend whith the movies 2,3 balto 2:taking you home, ok probably the only good one. who you are , thumbs down magic doesnt have anything to do whith origanal movie.The grand desighn,they dont get the fact that little kids wouldnt even like this song balto 3: Beggining song , rather it not be there.Stellas song, SHUT UP LADY!!!I always skip that one part. You dont have to be a hero, great on jennas part. Yes I would have to agree whith sabsVIRIDiiAN

drawolf, February 24, 2008 at 13: 17 Member

I have to agree. There're only a few songs that I don't skip when I watch my CD. Just what Steet said, Universal "thought" that kids like songs. well, actually we do, but we like GOOD songs, not just random songs that were suddenly sung by random character in a random situation!

ilena12, February 24, 2008 at 17: 54 Member

yeah, WQ had some, quite frankly, flipping awful songs too, like 'who you really are'. Stella's song was wierd, and, I haven't seen it in a looooonnnnnnnnnggggggggg time but i could swear it had penguins in it! in Alaska? I KNOW! There's a certain style to Balto that means it's already a great storyline therefore giving it the advantage or not needing songs! Yet they go ahead and throw some in the sequals! (Personal Oppinion. If you don't agree with me, not my problem.)

Iditarod, March 30, 2008 at 21: 22 Member

I liked Jenna's song, like Dragon Tamer, but Stella's was just plain cheesy, to be honest. I'm embarassed just to watch that part!

Funky_Dog_63, August 17, 2008 at 23: 02 Member

The music was a huge disgrace to the movie. Now, after seeing WoC i don't even see how the original Balto was related at all!

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