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Day 3 Results:

Round 1, Division 1

(3) Sanctuary (Kingdom Hearts 2) --VS -- (30) Somewhere in My Memory (Home Alone) - 16-5
Home Alone director Chris Columbus initially hoped to have Bruce Broughton score the film, however, Broughton was busy with The Rescuers Down Under, and he had to cancel at the last minute. Now needing a new composer, a wild idea crossed his mind. Why not see if we can get John Williams? The idea was absurd on the surface. John Williams was the legendary, most-sought-ought composer, why would he sign onto a random Christmas movie that was not expected to be a big hit? Columbus didnt even know how to get in contact with Williams, so he tried to get in touch with Steven Spielberg, who then helped him connect with Williams. Williams surprisingly agreed to score the movie, and the rest is history.

(14) The Family Madrigal (Encanto) --VS -- (19) Friends on the Other Side (The Princess and the Frog) - 7-14
It is argued that The Family Madrigal may be the fastest paced Disney song. Though the Panchito song well see later in this contest may have a say in that. On a separate note, the songwriter stated that The Family Madrigal was inspired by the song Belle. Personally, I dont quite see the resemblance outside of it being a movie opener.

(11) Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride (Lilo & Stitch) --VS-- (22) Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers Main Theme - 8-14
The chorus for Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride is mostly in Hawaiian save for the last line. Here is the English translation:
Quick, don't be late
Bring your surfboard
The broad waves are rising
The ocean flows in and out
Relax on this sunny day
With the water on the sand
Come on, let's go
Hawaiian roller coaster ride

(6) A Whole New World (Aladdin) --VS-- (27) Down to Earth (WALL-E) - 18-4
The end credits song Down to Earth (sung by Peter Gabriel) is meant to reflect how the Earth in the film changes. At the beginning of the song, the music is very electronic-sounding and only Gabriel is singing. As the song progresses, however, the music becomes more natural-sounding with additional voices and almost all acoustic instruments. At the beginning of the film, the Earth has little to no life on it and WALLE is the only 'real' character. But over the course of the film, more characters are introduced and the Earth eventually becomes more natural.