Problems playing this file? See media help.Īguilera approached record label RCA, then having financial difficulties, and was told to contact Disney. This scene takes place at Mulan's home in its surrounding gardens and ends in her family temple, where she removes her makeup to reveal her true appearance.Ĭhristina Aguilera versions 1998 version "Reflection"įrom the album Mulan: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack and Christina AguileraĪ sample of "Reflection", featuring Aguilera singing the last chorus over a pop and R&B background. The lyrical content expresses the way Mulan feels about wanting to show the world who she really is instead of pretending to be who she is not, but is afraid to disappoint her family by doing so. The song is performed after Mulan returns home following a humiliating and failed attempt to impress her matchmaker.
Irving Tan from Sputnikmusic labelled "Reflection" a "decent" song.
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The film version truncates the song from the original full version, which runs 3:40 and consists of one more verse and chorus. Salonga's vocal range spans from the low-note of G♯ 3 to the high-note of D 5 in a moderately slow tempo of 119 beats per minute. "Reflection", which lasts for 2:27 was written and produced by Matthew Wilder and David Zippel, in the key of A major. In the film Mulan, the song is recorded by Filipina singer and actress Lea Salonga as the title character Mulan. In 2020, Aguilera re-recorded the song for the live adaption of Mulan. A later, the remix by Eric Kupper was released. Aguilera has performed the track on four televised performances, including at the CBS This Morning show, which saw her gain the attention of songwriter Diane Warren. An accompanying music video for the song was included on the DVD release of Mulan. Releases of the single were limited, which resulted in the track charting only on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. The single's commercial success funded Aguilera's debut album from RCA, in addition to gaining her credibility amongst established writers and producers. Reflection has received highly positive reviews, with critics highlighting its emotional writing and Salonga's vocals.Ī single version of the song was recorded by American singer Christina Aguilera and became her debut single.
An accompanying music video for "Reflection" was included as a bonus to the Disney Gold Classic Collection DVD release of the film in February 2000. In the film, the song is performed by Tony Award winner, Filipina singer and actress Lea Salonga as Fa Mulan. " Reflection" is a song written and produced by Matthew Wilder and David Zippel for the soundtrack of Disney's 1998 animated film Mulan. "Reflection"įrom the album Mulan: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack Get in touch at 1. other songs of the same name, see Reflection (disambiguation). Best of all my services are absolutely FREE. Reach out today to get your FREE, no-obligation quote from MickeyTravelsįind articles like this helpful? Then why not consider working with an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner? As an agent with MickeyTravels, I’ll be on hand to assist you with everything from finding your perfect package to helping you plan lots of special touches to make your visit truly magical. Readers are encouraged to keep following along with MickeyBlog for the lastest Walt Disney World news and updates.ĭisney Theme Parks May Be Currently Closed But Did You Know You Can Plan A Disney Getaway Through Until the End of 2020? Don’t let Coronavirus put a damper on your Disney plans. One of Broadway’s most renowned performers on the Great White Way, she also was renowned for her turn as Eponine in Les Miserables as well as Kim in Miss Saigon. She was also the voice of Princess Jasmin in the original Aladdin as well. As you know, Salonga played the original singing voice of Mulan in the Disney animated classic.