Parsons Playlists: Charlie Brown Season – A Peanuts Playlist

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Sophia (class of 2028) and features an assortment of “Peanuts” themed music.

Charlie Brown Season – A Peanuts Playlist

It’s officially CARLIE BROWN SEASON (at least for me). Pour a warm drink, get comfy, and let this playlist wrap you in soft jazz and cozy nostalgia.

Jayd Deroché, Hattie Kragten, and cast – “Best Time Ever” (from Snoopy Presents: A Summmer Musical)

Jayd Deroché and cast – “Leave It Better” (from Snoopy Presents: A Summmer Musical)

Hattie Kragten – “A Place Like This” (from Snoopy Presents: A Summmer Musical)

Jayd Deroché, Hattie Kragten, and cast – “When We Were Light” (from Snoopy Presents: A Summmer Musical)

Jayd Deroché – “Look Up, Charlie Brown” (from Snoopy Presents: A Summmer Musical)

Hattie Kragten – “It’s The Small Things, Charlie Brown” (from It’s The Small Things, Charlie Brown)

Megan Trainor – “Better When I’m Dancin'” (from The Peanuts Movie)

Megan Trainor – “Good To Be Alive” (from The Peanuts Movie)

Christophe Beck – “Fifi’s Theme” (from The Peanuts Movie)

Christophe Beck – “Snow Day” (from The Peanuts Movie)

Christophe Beck – “Christmastime Is Here / Christmas Is Coming” (from The Peanuts Movie)

Ensemble – “Opening – You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” (from You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown)

Ilana Levine – “Schroeder” (from You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown)

Roger Bart, Kristin Chenowith, and Ilana Levine – “Snoopy” (from You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown)

B.D. Wong – “My Blanket And Me” (from You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown)

Anthony Rapp – “The Kite” (from You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown)

Illana Levine and Anthony Rapp – “The Doctor Is In” (from You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown)

Stanley Wayne Mathis – “Beethoven Day” (from You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown)

Ensemble – “The Book Report” (from You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown)

Kristin Chenowith – “My New Philosophy” (from You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown)

Anthony Rapp and cast – “T.E.A.M. / The Baseball Game” (from You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown)

Ensemble – “Glee Club Rehearsal” (from You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown)

Ilana Levine – “Little Known Facts” (from You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown)

Roger Bart – “Suppertime” (from You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown)

Ensemble – “Happiness” (from You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown)

Ensemble – “Bows” (from You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown)

Vince Guaraldi Trio – “Pebble Beach”

Vince Guaraldi Trio – “Blue Charlie Brown”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube:

And here it is on Spotify:

Arachnophonia: Frozen II

Editor’s note: Arachnophonia (“Arachno” = spider / “-phonia” = sound) is a regular feature on our blog where members of the UR community can share their thoughts about resources from the Parsons Music Library‘s collection.

All links included in these posts will take you to either the library catalog record for the item in question or to additional relevant information from around the web.

Today’s installment of Arachnophonia is by student manager Eliana (class of 2024) and features insert title info here. Thanks, Eliana!

Frozen II

Frozen II piano/vocal selections book cover

Is Frozen II (2019) your favorite movie? It should be! While this film has my heart for many reasons, the score is truly what sets it apart from many films of similar caliber.

The piano/vocal selections score, available at Parson’s Music Library, contains all songs from the film. The songs are written by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Fun fact, Kristen Anderson-Lopez grew up in my hometown!

The score includes hits such as “Into the Unknown” and “Show Yourself.” In December of 2019, the soundtrack album reached number one on the US Billboard charts, making it the first soundtrack of an animated film to hit the position since Frozen (2013).

The soundtrack of Frozen II has many of the same elements that the first film had, but with even more depth and nuance. The score’s composer, Christophe Beck, said in an interview that the score matured alongside Anna and Elsa, with new sophisticated musical concepts and themes.

To supplement your listening/playing, I highly recommend watching Into the Unknown: The Making of Frozen II available on Disney+. It’s a 6-part docuseries that dives deep into not only the film’s score, but the cast, animation, and development process. I should warn you, though, it’s a tearjerker!

Parsons Playlists: Movie Music for a Blue Day

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today we’re featuring a collection called “Movie Music for a Blue Day” curated by Music Library student assistant Nathan (class of 2024).

Rainy day - blue

Ever get in your feels on a rainy day? Fully immerse yourself in your emotions listening along to this short but sweet selection!

“Genesis” from WandaVision

“Eating Alone” from Shrek

“Fiona’s Room” from Shrek 2

“Not Meant To Be” from Shrek 2

“Rue’s Farewell” from The Hunger Games

“Ice Dance” from Edward Scissorhands

“Married Life” from Up

“The Piano Duet” from Corpse Bride

Here’s a link to a YouTube playlist version: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57ZezLp3WGv_VFDKUF4MYpYEZW

Movie Music for a Blue Day