Songs from the Screen

Pop · 2001 · 10 tracks

Songs from the Screen

A live masterclass in cinematic vocal pop, where soaring orchestral arrangements meet the crystalline precision of a Broadway legend's most iconic screen hits.

2001 · Musiko Records

Songs from the Screen captures Lea Salonga at a peak of technical mastery, delivering a live performance that feels both grand and remarkably intimate. This is not just a collection of covers; it is a curated journey through the cinematic history that defined her career. The album sounds like a velvet-curtained theater where every seat is the best in the house. Her voice, often described as crystalline, carries a weight of experience here that adds new layers to familiar Disney anthems and movie themes. The orchestral backing is lush and expansive, providing a cinematic scale that matches the source material while allowing for moments of quiet, piano-led vulnerability.

Tracklist · 10 Tracks

01

A Tribute to Henry Mancini

6:54

02

Can You Read My Mind?

4:20

03

Our Love Is Here to Stay

2:41

04

Through the Eyes of Love

4:09

05

What Matters Most / It Might Be You

5:08

06

Colors of the Wind

3:35

07

Ikaw

4:24

08

Tukso

4:00

09

Over the Rainbow

4:30

10

Pinoy Pop Medley

9:13

Moments Worth Listening For

The moment the orchestra drops to a whisper during Reflection, highlighting the pure clarity of her upper register.

The transition from a delicate piano intro to a full cinematic crescendo in I've Dreamed of You.

The audience's audible breath-hold during the final sustained note of a classic Disney ballad.

Where This Album Departs

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