Why The Prince of Egypt??
The Prince of Egypt, a musical masterpiece
The Prince of Egypt is a 1998 animated musical drama film produced by DreamWorks Animation and directed by Brenda Chapman, Steve Hickner, and Simon Wells. The film is based on the biblical story of Moses and his journey to free the Israelites from slavery in Egypt
The film features an all-star cast of voice actors, including Val Kilmer, Ralph Fiennes, Michelle Pfeiffer, Sandra Bullock, Jeff Goldblum, and Danny Glover. The music for the film was composed by Hans Zimmer, with songs written by Stephen Schwartz.
Songs
Popular songs from The Prince of Egypt
When You Believe
"When You Believe" is a song from the 1998 animated film The Prince of Egypt. It was written by Stephen Schwartz and composed by Hans Zimmer. The song is performed by Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey in the film's end credits, and it won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1999.
Listen to the song here
Lyrics
"There can be miracles when you believe
Though hope is frail, it's hard to kill
Who knows what miracles you can achieve?
When you believe, somehow you will
You will when you believe"
Deliver Us
"Deliver Us" is a song from the 1998 animated film The Prince of Egypt. It was written by Stephen Schwartz and composed by Hans Zimmer. The song is performed by the character Moses, voiced by Val Kilmer, as he pleads with God to deliver the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.
Listen to the song here
Lyrics
"Hush now, my baby, be still now, don't cry
Sleep as you're rocked by the stream
Sleep and remember my last lullaby
So I'll be with you when you dream."
Through Heaven's Eyes
"Through Heaven's Eyes" is a song from the 1998 animated film The Prince of Egypt. It was written by Stephen Schwartz and composed by Hans Zimmer. The song is performed by the character Miriam, voiced by Sandra Bullock, as she reflects on the beauty and wonder of the world around her.
Listen to the song here
Lyrics
"So how can you see what your life is worth
Or where your value lies?
You can never see through the eyes of man
You must look at your life
Look at your life through heaven's eyes"
