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Um Mundo Ideal Alladin


The song "Um Mundo Ideal" from Disney's Aladdin is in the original key of F major. It was composed by Alan Menken, with lyrics by Tim Rice. The song was performed by Brad Kane and Lea Salonga as the singing voices of Aladdin and Princess Jasmine, respectively, in the animated film released in 1992. In the film, the song serves as a romantic duet between the two main characters as they embark on a magical carpet ride. "Um Mundo Ideal" won the Academy Award for Best Original Song and also a Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media. The melody of the song is characterized by its catchy and uplifting nature, with soaring vocals and a Middle Eastern-inspired instrumental arrangement.