Voice at the Beginning of Aladdin
Deron John Sedy
up the plot. Does anyone know (and can anyone prove) who is the voice
of that character. I thought it was Robin Williams again, but a dormmate
disagrees.
Also, the same character sings a song. Is that Robin Williams?
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Eric A Smith
> In article <1993Mar2.0...@leland.Stanford.EDU> ds...@leland.Stanford.EDU (Deron John Sedy) writes:
> > At the beginning of Aladdin, an Arabian salesman comes out and sets
> >up the plot. Does anyone know (and can anyone prove) who is the voice
> >of that character. I thought it was Robin Williams again, but a dormmate
> >disagrees.
> > Also, the same character sings a song. Is that Robin Williams?
>
>
> I'd be willing to bet my hard drive that it was Robin Williams.
>
Looks like you both won your bets...it was Robin Williams doing the shopkeeper
voice.
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Jacki Bricker
Hi...
I'd be willing to bet my hard drive that it was Robin Williams.
-Jacki Bricker
Snark
Speaking of this, sometime back someone posted an "alternative"
ending to Aladdin, with the Genie ending up being the merchant.
(I think... this is from memoery), it was posted last year, anyone still
have it who could send it to me?
Of course, I am probably completly wrong, so forgive me ;-)
Snark
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t'wont be the same without you freak ;-)
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>bri...@hardy.u.washington.edu (Jacki Bricker) writes:
>> In article <1993Mar2.0...@leland.Stanford.EDU> ds...@leland.Stanford.EDU (Deron John Sedy) writes:
>>>
>>> Also, the same character sings a song. Is that Robin Williams?
>>
>
>Looks like you both won your bets...it was Robin Williams doing the shopkeeper
>voice.
It sounds an aweful lot like Robin to me, too. But my copy of the
soundtrack lists Bruce Adler as the vocal on "Arabian Nights."
Unfortunately, no credits are given for "Legend of the Lamp," which
is the spoken portion.
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Joyful!
>ds...@leland.Stanford.EDU (Deron John Sedy) writes:
>> > At the beginning of Aladdin, an Arabian salesman
comes out and sets
>> >up the plot. Does anyone know (and can anyone prove)
who is the voice
>> >of that character. I thought it was Robin Williams
again, but a dormmate
>> >disagrees.
>> > Also, the same character sings a song. Is that Robin
Williams?
>>
>>
>> I'd be willing to bet my hard drive that it was Robin
Williams.
>>
>
doing the shopkeeper
>voice.
>Eric A. Smith
eas...@cc.purdue.edu
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Robin Williams did the shopkeeper's voice when he spoke,
but the song was not done by Robin Williams. I don't
remember who sang, but if you have the CD lyrics, it
states who did the vocals.
Joyful
-- my employer didn't say this, and neither did I! =)
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>up the plot. Does anyone know (and can anyone prove) who is the voice
>of that character. I thought it was Robin Williams again, but a dormmate
>disagrees.
The speaking part of that character is Williams, the song is not. (Though
Williams sang his own Genie songs)
richard f. dutt
>>> At the beginning of Aladdin, an Arabian salesman comes out and sets
>>>up the plot. Does anyone know (and can anyone prove) who is the voice
>>>of that character. I thought it was Robin Williams again, but a dormmate
>>>disagrees.
>>> Also, the same character sings a song. Is that Robin Williams?
>>>
>>>
>
>ending to Aladdin, with the Genie ending up being the merchant.
>(I think... this is from memoery), it was posted last year, anyone still
>have it who could send it to me?
>
>
>Of course, I am probably completly wrong, so forgive me ;-)
>
>Snark
>
I was one of the people who said this. I'll re-explain it.
Originally the merchant was supposed to be revealed as the Geenie in
disguise at the end of the movie. This ending got cut but you can still
tell because the merchant still has four fingers on his hands instead of
five (just like Geenie). It was never fixed/changed.
Robin Williams did not sing the opening song "Arabian Nights" but he did
do the speaking parts. His doing the voice of the merchant supported the
surprise ending and made use of his comic talents for that segment. When
the surprise ending got chopped they kept Williams' voice for the speaking
part but use someone else to sing the song. I would think someone else
did the song so it wouldn't sound too similar to Geenie's other two songs
and therefore prematurely spoil the surprise ending.
That last part about WHY they used someone else to sing the song "Arabian
Nights" is purely speculation on my part. The info on the existance of the
alternate ending is fact and can be supported by the book "Aladdin: The
Making of an Animated Film" I believe (that's where I found out about it).
-Rich
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Sherline Lee
>> At the beginning of Aladdin, an Arabian salesman comes out and sets
>>up the plot. Does anyone know (and can anyone prove) who is the voice
>>of that character. I thought it was Robin Williams again, but a dormmate
>>disagrees.
>> Also, the same character sings a song. Is that Robin Williams?
>>
>>
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begginning was Bruce Adler (as credited in the soundtrack). Someone asked
about the original ending for Aladdin (or old ending, whatever)....Alan
Zachary alias Ala"ddi"n, where are you? If he doesn't post it...I will if
someone can tell me how to send a file to rec.arts.disney......
Sherline 8;)
Ray Rooney
PO>>>> Also, the same character sings a song. Is that Robin Williams?
PO>>>
PO>>> I'd be willing to bet my hard drive that it was Robin Williams.
PO>>
PO>>Looks like you both won your bets...it was Robin Williams doing the shopkee
PO>>voice.
PO>It sounds an aweful lot like Robin to me, too. But my copy of the
PO>soundtrack lists Bruce Adler as the vocal on "Arabian Nights."
PO>Unfortunately, no credits are given for "Legend of the Lamp," which
PO>is the spoken portion.
The singing is Adler. Williams does the dialog portion.
* SLMR 2.1a * Pavlov? Now that name rings a bell.
Abu
In my opinion, I would say that he has a better singing
voice than Robin Williams. After listening to "Aladdin"
countless times, I've determined that Robin Williams
can't sing - he imitates others singing. (And does a very
good job)
This is not meant to put down RW. But if you listen to
his songs on "Aladdin", he's constantly changing voices.
My favorite is his Merman-esque bits in "Prince Ali".
"Arabian Nights" needs a good singer and that's why
Adler was used. IMHO.
Anyone with me on this?
Dana Uehara
>> In article <1993Mar2.0...@leland.Stanford.EDU> ds...@leland.Stanford.EDU (Deron John Sedy) writes:
>> > At the beginning of Aladdin, an Arabian salesman comes out and sets
>> >up the plot. Does anyone know (and can anyone prove) who is the voice
>> >of that character. I thought it was Robin Williams again, but a dormmate
>> >disagrees.
>> > Also, the same character sings a song. Is that Robin Williams?
>
>voice.
The vocal credit for the soundtrack has Bruce Adler listed for "Arabian
Nights" and "The Legend of the Lamp."
Just to throw a monkey wrench into the works (no pun intended, btw)...
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>In article <1993Mar2.0...@leland.Stanford.EDU> ds...@leland.Stanford.EDU (Deron John Sedy) writes:
> I'd be willing to bet my hard drive that it was Robin Williams.
Well, yes and no. If you bet that the singer was Robin Williams,
then you're out one hard drive. :) RW did the monologue of the
peddler. The singing was done by Bruce Adler.
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Tim Castro
>The vocal credit for the soundtrack has Bruce Adler listed for "Arabian
>Nights" and "The Legend of the Lamp."
As an interesting side note, Bruce Adler sings on the cast
recording of _Crazy For You_ (the "new" Gershwin musical)
along with Jodi Benson. She sings the part of Polly,
the female lead.
I highly recommend the _Crazy For You_ cast recording.
It's a blast!
--Tim
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Steve Derby
>In my opinion, I would say that he has a better singing
>voice than Robin Williams. After listening to "Aladdin"
>countless times, I've determined that Robin Williams
>can't sing - he imitates others singing. (And does a very
>good job)
I definitely agree. He does alright in the songs - he can carry a tune as
well as anyone, I suppose - but he's no singer. I expect they wanted
the show to open with a real song with a real singer. (A wise choice, IMO.
I really like "Arabian Nights," and don't think I would if Williams was
voicing it.)
<*Ian J Gordon*>
>
>In article <1993Mar3.0...@math.ucla.edu> due...@yosemite.atmos.ucla.edu writes:
>
>>The vocal credit for the soundtrack has Bruce Adler listed for "Arabian
>>Nights" and "The Legend of the Lamp."
>
>As an interesting side note, Bruce Adler sings on the cast
>recording of _Crazy For You_ (the "new" Gershwin musical)
>along with Jodi Benson. She sings the part of Polly,
>the female lead.
>
>I highly recommend the _Crazy For You_ cast recording.
>It's a blast!
>
>--Tim
He was also nominated for a Tony award last season (best supporting actor
in a musical, but lost (to Scott Waara from The Most Happy Fella, I think).
I also think he lost his last nomination too (don't know what that was
for). So performing in Aladdin was sort of his "consolation" prize. I
really like his song in the movie. I've listened to Crazy For You only once
or twice, and it was pretty good.
Ian
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rebecca brynteson
Is it just me or does Bruce Adler sound like the voice of Ursula in
TLM? Is it the same person? Am I just crazy?
Ethan Solomita
>
>Is it just me or does Bruce Adler sound like the voice of Ursula in
>TLM? Is it the same person? Am I just crazy?
Ursula is Pat Carroll, a female. A rather hefty Irish
woman whom I'd really rather not get riled! (She looks as
imposing as she sounds 8)
-- Ethan
Amberle S Ferrian
> Ursula is Pat Carroll, a female. A rather hefty Irish
>woman whom I'd really rather not get riled! (She looks as
>imposing as she sounds 8)
If you think Ursula looks imposing, then you've got a pretty good picture
of Pat Caroll. I saw a photo of her once, and the resemblance between her
and her character was pretty amazing.
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The Stressed One
the voice of the merchant is Robin Williams. With William's distinctive
voice I'm surprised that there's any question to it.
Sheryl
acc...@vaxa.hofstra.edu
> At the beginning of Aladdin, an Arabian salesman comes out and sets
> up the plot. Does anyone know (and can anyone prove) who is the voice
> of that character. I thought it was Robin Williams again, but a dormmate
> disagrees.
> Also, the same character sings a song. Is that Robin Williams?
>
does this character sing a song.
lelah
Sherline Lee
>In article <1993Mar2.0...@leland.Stanford.EDU>, ds...@leland.Stanford.EDU (Deron John Sedy) writes:
>> At the beginning of Aladdin, an Arabian salesman comes out and sets
>> up the plot. Does anyone know (and can anyone prove) who is the voice
>> of that character. I thought it was Robin Williams again, but a dormmate
>> disagrees.
>> Also, the same character sings a song. Is that Robin Williams?
>>
> yes this character at the beginning is robin williams, but when
>does this character sing a song.
>
I think that this has BEEN ANSWERED THREE OR FOUR TIMES ALREADY!!! Okay, I'm
calm now. It is Bruce ADler who sings the beginning song, Robin Williams did
the voice. If you don't believe me check the CD and "Aladdin: The Making of
an ANimated Film" (p.47). And Please, pretty please, read past posts. And
Please somebody put this on the FAQ!!1
Thanks!
Sherline 8:|
Snark
>
>I think that this has BEEN ANSWERED THREE OR FOUR TIMES ALREADY!!! Okay, I'm
>calm now. It is Bruce ADler who sings the beginning song, Robin Williams did
>the voice. If you don't believe me check the CD and "Aladdin: The Making of
>an ANimated Film" (p.47). And Please, pretty please, read past posts. And
>Please somebody put this on the FAQ!!1
>
>Thanks!
>Sherline 8:|
>
Calm down ;-) I would just like to point out that it may not be the fault
of all these poor people that they are repeating the same answer...
USENET is, umm, kinda slow at the moment... all the news I get in England is
about a week old, compared to the 2 days it normaly is. This is due to
all sorts of problems ranging from uunet, to a flood of duplicate articles.
In all probability, these people have just got the initial question, and
haven't received any of the replies yet... so they think they are the
first ones...
Snark