The 2019 live-action remake also "fixed" some of the lyrical issues in "Arabian Nights" to be more descriptive of the setting, further cementing the changes away from the 1992 theatrical version. Summary of Changes 1992 Theatrical Version Modern "Fixed" Version (DVD/Streaming) Arabian Nights "Where they cut off your ear..." "Where it's flat and immense..." "Proud of Your Boy" Cut/Unreleased Restored in Broadway musical Audio Mix Standard Dolby Stereo Remastered (various releases)
No orchestra. No choir. Just her.
"Where it's flat and immense and the heat is intense / It's barbaric, but hey, it's home." aladdin 1992 music fixed
The phrase "music fixed" usually refers to the controversial lyrical edits made to the opening song, "Arabian Nights,"
"Where they cut off your ear if they don't like your face / It's barbaric, but hey, it's home." The 2019 live-action remake also "fixed" some of
The original "Prince Ali" also contained the line, "He's got slaves, he's got servants and flunkies!" Modern versions and the remake replaced "slaves" with "ten thousand servants" . Proposed Feature: "The Ashman Vault"
Disney rarely changes its classic films, but following continued pressure and a growing sensitivity toward cultural representation, the studio quietly altered the lyrics for the 1993 home video release (after its initial theatrical run) and all subsequent releases, including digital and Blu-ray. The Changed Lyrics (1993–Present) Just her
If there is a criticism of the Aladdin music canon, it is the duality of the "End Title" versions.
Yes. The adjustment to the Aladdin soundtrack was a necessary step in aligning the film with modern standards of inclusivity. The change from "cut off your ear" to descriptions of the landscape removed a specifically violent stereotype.
An upbeat Ashman/Menken track intended for Aladdin’s friends (Babkak, Omar, and Kassim). While cut from the 1992 film, it was "fixed" by being integrated into the stage musical. Audio Quality and Mastering
In 1993, for the film's home video release, Disney altered the lyrics. The lines were changed to:
The 2019 live-action remake also "fixed" some of the lyrical issues in "Arabian Nights" to be more descriptive of the setting, further cementing the changes away from the 1992 theatrical version. Summary of Changes 1992 Theatrical Version Modern "Fixed" Version (DVD/Streaming) Arabian Nights "Where they cut off your ear..." "Where it's flat and immense..." "Proud of Your Boy" Cut/Unreleased Restored in Broadway musical Audio Mix Standard Dolby Stereo Remastered (various releases)
No orchestra. No choir. Just her.
"Where it's flat and immense and the heat is intense / It's barbaric, but hey, it's home."
The phrase "music fixed" usually refers to the controversial lyrical edits made to the opening song, "Arabian Nights,"
"Where they cut off your ear if they don't like your face / It's barbaric, but hey, it's home."
The original "Prince Ali" also contained the line, "He's got slaves, he's got servants and flunkies!" Modern versions and the remake replaced "slaves" with "ten thousand servants" . Proposed Feature: "The Ashman Vault"
Disney rarely changes its classic films, but following continued pressure and a growing sensitivity toward cultural representation, the studio quietly altered the lyrics for the 1993 home video release (after its initial theatrical run) and all subsequent releases, including digital and Blu-ray. The Changed Lyrics (1993–Present)
If there is a criticism of the Aladdin music canon, it is the duality of the "End Title" versions.
Yes. The adjustment to the Aladdin soundtrack was a necessary step in aligning the film with modern standards of inclusivity. The change from "cut off your ear" to descriptions of the landscape removed a specifically violent stereotype.
An upbeat Ashman/Menken track intended for Aladdin’s friends (Babkak, Omar, and Kassim). While cut from the 1992 film, it was "fixed" by being integrated into the stage musical. Audio Quality and Mastering
In 1993, for the film's home video release, Disney altered the lyrics. The lines were changed to: