Grand orchestral swells crashing into Broadway-style belting. Anastasia is the 1997 animated film, and the soundtrack swings between theatrical showstoppers and quieter, haunting moments. "Journey To The Past" is that big, triumphant vocal number that builds and builds until it fills the whole room.
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"Once Upon A December" is the opposite, this ghostly waltz that floats through an empty ballroom in your memory. "In The Dark Of The Night" goes full villain anthem with a chorus of backing voices that chew every piece of scenery available.
The Spanish version of "Journey To The Past" tucked at the end is a nice touch. The whole thing feels like late 90s animation trying to out-Disney Disney. If you want vocal performances that swing between delicate and massive, this soundtrack covers both.