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Old 07 Aug 2020, 00:37   #1
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Default Disney's Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)

https://collider.com/disney-hunchbac...kin-meat-loaf/

Came upon this very interesting article.

An interview with the directors of the 1996 Disney Hunchback film. They discuss how Meat was in the running for the role of Quasimodo, how he'd read for it and rehearsed Out There for them (the big 'I Want' song piece of that film).

A long time ago, I'd seen an old Entertainment Tonight article that had attached his name to the part as well but I always assumed it was a rumour.
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Old 07 Aug 2020, 10:18   #2
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That would have been awesome and probably lead on to even more high profile roles. Haven't watched the film yet although will do soon but I can imagine Meat would have smashed it.
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There was a point where WTTN may well (and should have, IMO), been a Notre Dame related concept album. The demos are incredible. I'm still hoping that this project will see the light of day in the not too distant future.
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Old 07 Aug 2020, 11:51   #4
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That would have been awesome and probably lead on to even more high profile roles. Haven't watched the film yet although will do soon but I can imagine Meat would have smashed it.
He definitely would have. Kirk and Trousdale (the directors) said in the same interview they loved his run-throughs of the song.

Here's a link to the song itself, the section starting at 1:30. I always thought Tom Hulce had a very Meat-esque delivery on this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdIP2xmDqx0

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There was a point where WTTN may well (and should have, IMO), been a Notre Dame related concept album. The demos are incredible. I'm still hoping that this project will see the light of day in the not too distant future.
Wow! Very interesting. Was it by design as a tie-in to Meat being in talks for the Disney film or something separate?
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Old 07 Aug 2020, 12:19   #5
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I believe it was something separate, as the concept wasn't developed by Meat (hence why it didn't end up being used in the end), but I could be wrong about that.
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There was a point where WTTN may well (and should have, IMO), been a Notre Dame related concept album. The demos are incredible. I'm still hoping that this project will see the light of day in the not too distant future.
Intriguing indeed! Sounds like maybe you have a little behind the scenes knowledge on it??
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He definitely would have. Kirk and Trousdale (the directors) said in the same interview they loved his run-throughs of the song.

Here's a link to the song itself, the section starting at 1:30. I always thought Tom Hulce had a very Meat-esque delivery on this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdIP2xmDqx0

I wonder if Disney still has the demo tapes.........

Wow! Very interesting. Was it by design as a tie-in to Meat being in talks for the Disney film or something separate?
Hmm wonder if Disney still have the demos......

Just listened to the song. Reminded me a little bit of when Boyzone did No Matter What. Perfectly pleasant in so far as it goes, but Meat's version is far superior as it adds pathos, drama, emotion etc. And Meat, of course 😉

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Old 08 Aug 2020, 11:58   #8
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Extensive - but since it may get a release at some point, in some form, I probably shouldn't spill the beans at this stage.
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According to my research (read: Googling), the creator of the concept has actually talked about it in some detail over the years, though he's never mentioned Meat's involvement. I think he's still looking to get to it some day.

Also, I love how strong the fandom is, but I think it's a bit rich to say Meat's version of a song you've never heard him sing would be better as though you have. Just my opinion.
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Old 08 Aug 2020, 20:14   #10
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There was a point where WTTN may well (and should have, IMO), been a Notre Dame related concept album. The demos are incredible. I'm still hoping that this project will see the light of day in the not too distant future.
How about throwing a ball to the man himself about this.
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Old 08 Aug 2020, 21:18   #11
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Just the news that it may get a release soon is good enough for me ThatWriterGuy :)
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Just the news that it may get a release soon is good enough for me ThatWriterGuy :)
Soon??
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Old 09 Aug 2020, 11:00   #13
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To clarify: it won't be a Meat Loaf project, and it won't be happening - to the best of my knowledge, at least - 'soon'. But it's too good to stay in the can. Way too good.
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