Alan Menken plays his whole songbook in 10 minute medley

A medley of Menken’s hits, performed by the man himself to kick off a Q and A session ahead of the Melbourne opening of Aladdin the Musical.

[princessrose]

Ladies and gentlemen, this is the man who wrote the soundtracks of our childhoods

[laraanderson]

I wish they hadn't given him a time limit, I could listen to this man play for hours.

[adrianarojo]

He's got 8 Oscars for his amazing work with Disney. Alan Menken is truly a legend!!

[elizabethancheril]

does this man know how much of a gift he is to mankind

edit: wow, thanks for over 400 likes of agreement!!

[JulieWallis]

If this guy was British, he’d have a knighthood.

[nikkigrossman]

Alan Menken = the ultimate disney princess.

[theresisty]

This makes me miss Howard Ashman so deeply. We lost him too soon. ❤

[canefan]

The Elton John of animated movie melodies.

[letstalkstuttering]

its also cool how humble he seems. very chilled, no airs about him. just pure talent.

[amayajones]

Okay. A few things....
(1) I didn't know he composed for Little Shop, Enchanted and Tangled
(2) I think I forgot he wrote music for Pocahontas.
(3) I was hoping Hunchback would be included. (It was.
(4) Watching this medley made me realize that the Disney Renaissance, specifically the songs of that era of Disney, would not be the same without Alan Menken. He literally composed my childhood. Each song he performed brought back memories from my younger days watching The Little Mermaid, Aladdin and The Hunchback of Notre Dame, belting along to the songs and wishing I could be a part of the movie. Thank you Mr. Menken for filling my childhood years with joy and the catchiest songs ever.

[frozenseafire]

What kind of brain does Alan Menken have to be able to produce so much artistic amazing music? He’s incredible!

[DaveW]

This guy basically composed the soundtrack of my childhood! So much love and respect for this man!

[dansky]

I love you Alan! You are responsible for my childhood. God bless you!

[disneygirl]

This man is one of my biggest idols!! His music crisp and clean all the time, his personality down to earth and caring, his piano skills indescribable. My passion for how music and theater is written mainly comes from him. I am so proud that he moved past Howard's death and became a better person having lost his best friend and partner so young. Howard would be extremely proud of him and the world he has created for Disney films.

[archsbway]

When he started playing Bells of Notre Dame, I was like but then again I was like throughout the whole thing!

[rhaynesmith]

Him singing Disney princess songs is absolutely precious

[rickyhaswifi]

These 10 minutes are honestly why Disney & Disneyland is as big as it is.

[dancer]

Alan Menken is the man behind all the magic. Besides Walt Disney of course ☺️

[semilt]

a man with a gift. so happy his talent has been noticed by Disney...

[livmendel]

7:37 menken losing focus, forgetting the lyrics, but overall laughing it off made my day :)