When Menken said "you're wonderful...so you're an actress.." you can literally SEE the thought cross over his face "now what role can i create for this girl..."
You had him wrapped around your little finger! I think he was absolutely smitten with you! You have such a wonderful way with people it's an absolute joy to see
He seemed very genuine, and I think he really did love singing with you. I would not be surprised if he went to see you in a production, especially if he were already in town.
In spite of being a songwriting legend, Alan Menken just seems like such a sweet man. It's clear that he has so much love and passion for what he's doing. Also, I sang "God Bless Us Everyone" in children's chorus eons ago and had no idea it was written by him! What a gorgeous song!
You have a totally natural, beautifully attentive way of interviewing which turns this into less of an interview and more of a conversation between two people who are both wonderfully passionate about everything Disney. It's lovely and very refreshing to watch.
Carrie- You are one of the most thoughtful, entertaining, interviewers. I love seeing interviewers who are genuinely interested in the subject and aiding in conversation. All you interviews seem so natural and fun! Thank you!
Awhh Carrie, you can see the pure joy in your face during this interview. So so happy for you (and you're defo going to be cast as a disney princess now - and about time too!)
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Menken in San Diego 2 years ago. What an incredible man! So kind and gracious. ❤ You're beautiful, Carrie!!! Love your energy, as always. :)
Carrie I'm so happy for you! I can't imagine what it's like to have Alan Menken to recognize and appreciate that you're an actor and singer! Maybe he'll be able to get you in to a Disney film!
You are so eloquent Carrie, I can't quite believe how poised you are! What an amazing interview, very interesting and I can't wait to see this movie!! I loved all the singing btw, can I request more Disney covers in future? I know you've done quite a few but I love your voice so much that I want to hear you singing every Disney song ever haha.
Ahhh I've just finished watching the video - what a wonderful ending!!! Your voice is just so beautiful, and you got to sing with him!!! 😭 your voices blend so well!! They'll make a Disney princess of you yet, Carrie!!
If Alan Mencken doesn't cast Carrie as a Disney Princess after witnessing her amazing talent here, I will be very upset indeed. (I mean, I know casting isn't technically his job but !!! still!!) 💕
I've never seen it but after seeing this interview and hearing the little snippet of the extra song he played i am desperate to go! Belle has always been one of my favourite disney princesses and the one i related with the most. Fingers crossed!
This was such a JOY to watch. Your passion and enthusiasm just shone throughout the entire video and Alan Menken seems like such a down to earth gentleman for someone so insanely talented. Thank you so much for sharing this! xx
Oh my god Carrie, I'm fangirling so much on your behalf. I'm so ridiculously excited for you. This is amazing! Also I could listen to you sing beauty and the beast songs all day. :D
This just made my heart yearn for Carrie to play Belle. Honestly Carrie is so talented and gorgeous and I just wish the best for her in every aspect of her life. This video made me warm and fuzzy inside. Alan Menken is a legend.
Does anyone else see parallels between Belle and Maurice and Luna and Xenophilius or is it just me? I mean, she's often lost in her own world. She's thought of as crazy. Her father's thought of as crazy. So many people think of Belle as being like Hermione, but to me, she's like a brunette, American version of Luna Lovegood.
AWESOME!! One can never, never, never be too old for Disney. It is a wonderful place to be. I'm 59 and just came back from Walt Disney World and I loooooved it! I've been to Disneyland some 7 or 8 times, and it never gets old. The excitement, the tears in my eyes when I got there!! Whomever talks against it is absolutely insane! You have a wonderful voice! Thanks for delighting us.
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve watched this video; I spend the first 7 minutes feeling sentimental and emotional and then as soon as Carrie starts singing with him, I am in FLOODS! 💜
😭😭😭 Well it's set! The extraordinary Carrie Hope Fletcher will be a Disney princess before we know it! And oh how I love you and Alan Menken together, such a beautiful energy
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I love Alan Menken so much. I love how he can't help but sing and play his song endlessly. I'm like that too, I can never stop singing. I've never seen him away from a piano and I love it. Great Interview!
am coming back to this video to say alan menken needs to bring the broadway version back and cast carrie as belle! you could tell how mesmerised he was with her talent :)
This interview was such a treat to watch. I adore that version of "A Christmas Carol" and hearing the two of you singing "God Bless Us Everyone" nearly made me cry. You're so lucky, Carrie--both you and Menken are such delights as human beings. :)
well if you don't get cast as a Disney character after this, there's no chance. Haha. it'll happen if Alan has anything to do with it, by the sounds of his reactions to you.
I am actually going to cry...my favorite West End actress singing as my favorite Disney princess. And I was in A Christmas Carol locally last year! Oh god I'm emotional. Let the stars in the sky remind us of man's compassion. Let us love 'til we die and God bless us, every one!
I never ever comment on youtube but I just had to say this video filled me with such joy. I can't explain why but seeing you (an inspiration and a beacon of positivity) get to talk and sing (!!) with the legend that is Alan Menken just made me feel so much, I even teared up near the end. I really can't explain it so I'll just let the feeling be i think(: Hope you have a wonderful day!
I think this is my favorite interview you've done so far! He seemed very kind and of course your interest was genuine which always makes these awesome. but of course the best parts were the music, I have a feeling he would of gone on and on with you if they had let him lol.
What a glorious interview. You are so natural and likable. No matter who you interview you always seem to put them at ease and they all fall the Carrie charm. The singing was wondrous too.
This man is absolutely amazing. I think i may have a new idol, the way he talks and the passion he has is beautiful. I love how he just starts playing the piano and singing, you can see the passion resonate within him and flow through his fingertips. This video is beautiful. Carrie your voice blows me away every time i hear you, your soul is gorgeous!
For some reason this video left me in tears. Tears of Joy! There's so much happiness and brightness in what you're doing, Carrie and you infect others with it. So thank you !
This was the most amazing interview! I'm so excited you got to do this Carrie and the questions you asked him were so clever and fun. I also noticed Home playing the second it started and burst into tears. The best!!
oh my god! i have tears in my eyes, to see two so talented people connect through Disney and music... ah just magical. And it was so clear alan enjoyed himself too... haha he didn't even wanted to stop! It must have been such an incredible honor meeting someone so passionate about music, Disney and all things magical. It was a joy to watch, thank you carrie :)
Carrie, I completely started tearing up. You could tell what a dream that was for you to sing with Alan. Just magical and you have such a beautiful voice X
Am I lame for crying this entire video? 😂 Alan Menken is my hero, I admire him so much. And to see you too play together, two people who mean so much to me got to me today. I hope to be half AS talented As you both someday! Thank you soooo much for posting this✨💕💕💕💕
I've never been able to do theater because I was always too shy/didn't have the resources but things like this make me want to chase my dream even if it's just a small local production. Musical theater is just so amazing! This video had me almost in tears of joy.
Brilliant! Alan Menken, wow, I love that part of Home will be in it, one of my favourites from the musical and I sing it constantly! Just read your book 'On the Other Side' too i loved it. Thank you for writing it! It was magical x
CARRIE, I'M SO HAPPY FOR YOU!! All caps were truly necessary there. I almost started crying when he said you were wonderful. What an experience. And what a down-to-earth and kind man.
So much love and passion from both of you so lovely to see!! Sitting tearing up at the snippet of home at the end there, the song gets me every time xx
Carrie I am so happy that you got to meet one of your heros! This interview blew me away with the passion for music and Disney in the both of you. You deserve great things and you are suceeding!
Crying with you for joy and all the emotions you must have felt meeting Alan Menken who is also one of my hero's. Must have been an amazing dream come true to meet and sing with him. Thanks for sharing your interview. xxoo
I need a heart button for this video. It is making me so happy watching this, two beautiful people in the same room and the music, urrgh just so so happy. Don't know how you managed it Carrie, I probably would've been a tad wavery with nerves if I got to talk to him, let alone sing!
Ohhh Carrie, you were totally right in the live stream last night - this is such a big deal I'm so happy for you!! :) i could see him in his head going 'now how can we make her a Disney princess....' you'd be utterly perfect! So much love and congratulations xxxxx
Carrie, I very rarely comment on videos but this was just too good not too! Your interviewing skills are so natural and genuine. The fact you got to sing together was amazing, I was grinning like a Cheshire Cat so can only imagine how great it made you feel to be there. Well done girl! X x
That was an absolute joy to watch. Alan has written so much iconic, beautiful music and it seems like he truly loves it. After seeing so many of your videos I think we all know how special that must have been for you. Thank you
I cannot tell you how many times I have watched this. It makes me smile every single time. Carrie I truly don’t know how you managed to be so composed! I would have been sobbing through those songs!
It's lovely seeing how connected he is to his piano, the way he is so desperate to keep reaching for it and singing. Like it's an extension of his body. And he looked so happy to have you singing there with him!
I've been looking forward to this video since I saw you mention that you'd filmed it. It was amazing. Alan Menken has written some of my absolute favourite Disney music. :D The utter joy from both of your is clear to see.
Carrie, in this whole video I couldn't stop smiling and there were tears. You're an absolute gem; one in a million. Thank you for letting me have the privilege to look up to you x
I cannot WAIT to see this film! I played Belle in our college production and when he began playing Home it brought a lump to my throat... I'll be in floods for the film!
This was amazing! Carrie you are such a brilliant positive interviewer. There was so much passion and love form both of you. Alan seems like such a joy to be around. X
I usually never comment on any videos but I have to now. I wasn't expecting anything, just looking forward to watching your video and then all of a sudden I start crying and I don't know why but it was just so beautiful, so much passion in every single word of the conversation and I can really identify myself with all of those emotions. Thanks for sharing this and making me beyond happy
When Menken said "you're wonderful...so you're an actress.." you can literally SEE the thought cross over his face "now what role can i create for this girl..."
"So your an actress?" I COULD HAVE SCREAMED CARRIE! Even if it results in nothing, what a compliment!!
AHH SAME!! that's so lovely of him to say!
I love when she said " I have run out of questions" and he said "nooooo". Oh my goodness!!!!!!
You had him wrapped around your little finger! I think he was absolutely smitten with you! You have such a wonderful way with people it's an absolute joy to see
Now my favourite video on your channel. SUCH passion from both of you. xxx
petesjams This is so cute, I wish I had a boyfriend as caring and sweet as you!!
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He seemed very genuine, and I think he really did love singing with you. I would not be surprised if he went to see you in a production, especially if he were already in town.
In spite of being a songwriting legend, Alan Menken just seems like such a sweet man. It's clear that he has so much love and passion for what he's doing.
Also, I sang "God Bless Us Everyone" in children's chorus eons ago and had no idea it was written by him! What a gorgeous song!
You have a totally natural, beautifully attentive way of interviewing which turns this into less of an interview and more of a conversation between two people who are both wonderfully passionate about everything Disney. It's lovely and very refreshing to watch.
this was such a great interview and THE SINGING
CARRIE THIS WAS AMAZING
Omg Carrie, that was basically your audition ! They'll be calling you in the next few months to voice the new Disney Princess ! XD
Lucie I wouldn't be surprised. He's going to remember her.
That what I thought. I hope so. Carrie absolutely deserves this. If someone should get the chance, she should.
You could see his mind thinking about what the next big thing is coming up that she would be perfect for! :D
And here we are
4 years later
She’s Cinderella!!
8:29 😊 "You're wonderful"
The moment Alan Menken started to plan a whole new Disney musical starring Carrie!
Carrie- You are one of the most thoughtful, entertaining, interviewers. I love seeing interviewers who are genuinely interested in the subject and aiding in conversation. All you interviews seem so natural and fun! Thank you!
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Oh my goodness what an honor! How were you not bursting into tears throughout the whole thing?!?!?
Awhh Carrie, you can see the pure joy in your face during this interview. So so happy for you (and you're defo going to be cast as a disney princess now - and about time too!)
Oh goodness my HEART! XXX
HE THINKS YOU'RE WONDERFUL, CARRIE! Aaaaaaah!
I'm crying for Carrie, it's so great :'D
Betty Lue He called her "Wonderful!"
I love how in every video and interview with Alan Menken, he just loves to play the piano so much that he never wants to stop! He's my musical hero.
Carrie has everything required and more to be a Disney Princess
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Menken in San Diego 2 years ago. What an incredible man! So kind and gracious. ❤ You're beautiful, Carrie!!! Love your energy, as always. :)
something tells me you will be cast as belle if it comes to the west end carrie if alan has anything to do with it!! 💛😂
You're a great interviewer Carrie! So knowledgable and passionate as well. Such a dream to meet Alan Menken, you're so lucky!
Carrie I'm so happy for you! I can't imagine what it's like to have Alan Menken to recognize and appreciate that you're an actor and singer! Maybe he'll be able to get you in to a Disney film!
Dear Alan Menken,
PLEASE have Carrie be a Disney Princess in your next movie.
Sincerely,
A very grateful Disney lover (ME)
CARRIE. THIS IS AMAZING. He seemed so dissapointed the interview had ended!!!! Goals!! Agh, this makes me feel all the feels
When he started playing 'Belle' I could feel my heart jump in my chest- I felt so starstruck and I wasn't even there! Haha 💛
You are so eloquent Carrie, I can't quite believe how poised you are! What an amazing interview, very interesting and I can't wait to see this movie!! I loved all the singing btw, can I request more Disney covers in future? I know you've done quite a few but I love your voice so much that I want to hear you singing every Disney song ever haha.
Ahhh I've just finished watching the video - what a wonderful ending!!! Your voice is just so beautiful, and you got to sing with him!!! 😭 your voices blend so well!! They'll make a Disney princess of you yet, Carrie!!
I was in tears throughout this! What a connection you both had! I believe your dream to become a Disney princess will come true after this! ❤️
Was it only me or could we see the cogs turning in his head like, 'Yes I think I've found my next princess'
If Alan Mencken doesn't cast Carrie as a Disney Princess after witnessing her amazing talent here, I will be very upset indeed.
(I mean, I know casting isn't technically his job but !!! still!!) 💕
Ok so Carrie you HAVE to be Belle in the theatre production of Beauty and the Beast!!
id love them to bring that show back. It needs to be shown as much as the lion king (I infact think its a better stage show )
I've never seen it but after seeing this interview and hearing the little snippet of the extra song he played i am desperate to go! Belle has always been one of my favourite disney princesses and the one i related with the most. Fingers crossed!
yep yep yep!!!
What a dream come true! So glad you get these incredible opportunities, you are a real treasure!
I teared up at the end of the video! What a wonderful man he is! So truly passionate and talent exudes out of him!
This is such a great video. I loved meeting him too! He's so passionate about Disney, love him! x
This was such a JOY to watch. Your passion and enthusiasm just shone throughout the entire video and Alan Menken seems like such a down to earth gentleman for someone so insanely talented. Thank you so much for sharing this! xx
OMG!!!! What a dream come true....so happy that you shared this experience with us
Oh my god Carrie, I'm fangirling so much on your behalf. I'm so ridiculously excited for you. This is amazing! Also I could listen to you sing beauty and the beast songs all day. :D
This just made my heart yearn for Carrie to play Belle. Honestly Carrie is so talented and gorgeous and I just wish the best for her in every aspect of her life. This video made me warm and fuzzy inside. Alan Menken is a legend.
Does anyone else see parallels between Belle and Maurice and Luna and Xenophilius or is it just me? I mean, she's often lost in her own world. She's thought of as crazy. Her father's thought of as crazy.
So many people think of Belle as being like Hermione, but to me, she's like a brunette, American version of Luna Lovegood.
LadieLydKyd That's so clever!
LadieLydKyd you do know that Bell (Emma Whatson) is British
Froggy Boy Not the animated Belle. I mean, technically she's French, but her accent is American in the movie.
Often Europeans have an American accent when they speak English because that's the way they're taught :) just a little tidbit for you! xx
Haha that makes sense I guess! My experience is second-hand (German exchange students) and it's just something I've noticed :)
omg, crying. Alan Menken is a gift to man kind
This entire video is just so lovely! He seems like such a wonderful person!
I love how he was so amazed to meet you as much as you were to meet him, he seems lovely aw
omg carrie this is INSANE!!!! he loves you!
AWESOME!! One can never, never, never be too old for Disney. It is a wonderful place to be. I'm 59 and just came back from Walt Disney World and I loooooved it! I've been to Disneyland some 7 or 8 times, and it never gets old. The excitement, the tears in my eyes when I got there!! Whomever talks against it is absolutely insane! You have a wonderful voice! Thanks for delighting us.
"So you're an actress" "Yes" (and an author, a singer, a youtuber, an honorary big sister....) :p
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve watched this video; I spend the first 7 minutes feeling sentimental and emotional and then as soon as Carrie starts singing with him, I am in FLOODS! 💜
This looks like such a dream come true! So glad you enjoyed meeting him
carrie im so happy for you!! i burst into tears when he called you wonderful :-))
The intersection of two faves: Carrie and Alan Menken. You both sounded so beautiful together!! ♥
😭😭😭 Well it's set! The extraordinary Carrie Hope Fletcher will be a Disney princess before we know it! And oh how I love you and Alan Menken together, such a beautiful energy
I love Alan Menken so much. I love how he can't help but sing and play his song endlessly. I'm like that too, I can never stop singing. I've never seen him away from a piano and I love it. Great Interview!
am coming back to this video to say alan menken needs to bring the broadway version back and cast carrie as belle! you could tell how mesmerised he was with her talent :)
This interview was such a treat to watch. I adore that version of "A Christmas Carol" and hearing the two of you singing "God Bless Us Everyone" nearly made me cry. You're so lucky, Carrie--both you and Menken are such delights as human beings. :)
He fell in love;)
Carrie! You look so beautiful! ❤
Interviews can be so blah but this was so fun to watch!! So unique
What a champion! Love Menken's work. Hope I get the opportunity to meet him one day.
well if you don't get cast as a Disney character after this, there's no chance. Haha. it'll happen if Alan has anything to do with it, by the sounds of his reactions to you.
I am actually going to cry...my favorite West End actress singing as my favorite Disney princess. And I was in A Christmas Carol locally last year! Oh god I'm emotional.
Let the stars in the sky remind us of man's compassion. Let us love 'til we die and God bless us, every one!
The way that you and Alan flowed seamlessly into singing in harmony - absolutely wonderful Carrie x
And Newsieeeessss too!! :)
Zoe Lee yeassssss
"So, I have run out of questions..."
"Noo..."
Awww, so sweet!! I love Alan Menken and his work, so happy that you got to meet him :)
I never ever comment on youtube but I just had to say this video filled me with such joy. I can't explain why but seeing you (an inspiration and a beacon of positivity) get to talk and sing (!!) with the legend that is Alan Menken just made me feel so much, I even teared up near the end. I really can't explain it so I'll just let the feeling be i think(:
Hope you have a wonderful day!
I think this is my favorite interview you've done so far! He seemed very kind and of course your interest was genuine which always makes these awesome. but of course the best parts were the music, I have a feeling he would of gone on and on with you if they had let him lol.
What a glorious interview. You are so natural and likable. No matter who you interview you always seem to put them at ease and they all fall the Carrie charm. The singing was wondrous too.
This man is absolutely amazing. I think i may have a new idol, the way he talks and the passion he has is beautiful. I love how he just starts playing the piano and singing, you can see the passion resonate within him and flow through his fingertips.
This video is beautiful. Carrie your voice blows me away every time i hear you, your soul is gorgeous!
For some reason this video left me in tears. Tears of Joy! There's so much happiness and brightness in what you're doing, Carrie and you infect others with it. So thank you !
"Oh nooo.. YEAH WHAT SHOULD WE SING!?" Uh bless!! I loved this video. love seeing passionate people chat and the singing oh man !!
Beautiful! I love it!
ah I love him he seems like such a sweetie, with so much passion for what he does
wow, just WOW
This was the most amazing interview! I'm so excited you got to do this Carrie and the questions you asked him were so clever and fun. I also noticed Home playing the second it started and burst into tears. The best!!
Wonderful interview, Carrie! I was smiling the entire time.
oh my god! i have tears in my eyes, to see two so talented people connect through Disney and music... ah just magical. And it was so clear alan enjoyed himself too... haha he didn't even wanted to stop! It must have been such an incredible honor meeting someone so passionate about music, Disney and all things magical. It was a joy to watch, thank you carrie :)
OMG CARRIE!!!!!! I love how you were just geeking out in front of Alan Menken and it's okay because he totally understands
Carrie, I completely started tearing up. You could tell what a dream that was for you to sing with Alan.
Just magical and you have such a beautiful voice X
Am I lame for crying this entire video? 😂 Alan Menken is my hero, I admire him so much. And to see you too play together, two people who mean so much to me got to me today. I hope to be half AS talented As you both someday! Thank you soooo much for posting this✨💕💕💕💕
I've never been able to do theater because I was always too shy/didn't have the resources but things like this make me want to chase my dream even if it's just a small local production. Musical theater is just so amazing! This video had me almost in tears of joy.
alluneedislessthan3 Please do it. Theatre, to me at least, is like soul food. You'll adore it!
I feel similar. I'd love to sing/ act, but that's not possible. I just can't sing in front of other people
It takes time - I used to be the same. Just keep practicing and building confidence. It can be so rewarding :)
I have zero interest in Disney but every time Carrie makes a video about it it's such a pleasure to see her passion for it! Just lovely.
This was such a great interview Carrie!
Brilliant! Alan Menken, wow, I love that part of Home will be in it, one of my favourites from the musical and I sing it constantly! Just read your book 'On the Other Side' too i loved it. Thank you for writing it! It was magical x
He is simply wonderful
CARRIE, I'M SO HAPPY FOR YOU!! All caps were truly necessary there. I almost started crying when he said you were wonderful. What an experience. And what a down-to-earth and kind man.
So much love and passion from both of you so lovely to see!! Sitting tearing up at the snippet of home at the end there, the song gets me every time xx
I love when he starts playing the piano you can go right along with him right away. What a great moment!
Carrie I am so happy that you got to meet one of your heros! This interview blew me away with the passion for music and Disney in the both of you. You deserve great things and you are suceeding!
Crying with you for joy and all the emotions you must have felt meeting Alan Menken who is also one of my hero's. Must have been an amazing dream come true to meet and sing with him. Thanks for sharing your interview. xxoo
I need a heart button for this video. It is making me so happy watching this, two beautiful people in the same room and the music, urrgh just so so happy. Don't know how you managed it Carrie, I probably would've been a tad wavery with nerves if I got to talk to him, let alone sing!
Ohhh Carrie, you were totally right in the live stream last night - this is such a big deal I'm so happy for you!! :) i could see him in his head going 'now how can we make her a Disney princess....' you'd be utterly perfect! So much love and congratulations xxxxx
Carrie, I very rarely comment on videos but this was just too good not too! Your interviewing skills are so natural and genuine. The fact you got to sing together was amazing, I was grinning like a Cheshire Cat so can only imagine how great it made you feel to be there. Well done girl! X x
That was an absolute joy to watch. Alan has written so much iconic, beautiful music and it seems like he truly loves it. After seeing so many of your videos I think we all know how special that must have been for you. Thank you
I cannot tell you how many times I have watched this. It makes me smile every single time. Carrie I truly don’t know how you managed to be so composed! I would have been sobbing through those songs!
It's lovely seeing how connected he is to his piano, the way he is so desperate to keep reaching for it and singing. Like it's an extension of his body. And he looked so happy to have you singing there with him!
I've been looking forward to this video since I saw you mention that you'd filmed it. It was amazing. Alan Menken has written some of my absolute favourite Disney music. :D The utter joy from both of your is clear to see.
Carrie, in this whole video I couldn't stop smiling and there were tears. You're an absolute gem; one in a million. Thank you for letting me have the privilege to look up to you x
I cannot WAIT to see this film! I played Belle in our college production and when he began playing Home it brought a lump to my throat... I'll be in floods for the film!
This was amazing! Carrie you are such a brilliant positive interviewer. There was so much passion and love form both of you. Alan seems like such a joy to be around. X
I usually never comment on any videos but I have to now. I wasn't expecting anything, just looking forward to watching your video and then all of a sudden I start crying and I don't know why but it was just so beautiful, so much passion in every single word of the conversation and I can really identify myself with all of those emotions. Thanks for sharing this and making me beyond happy
I LOVE THEM BOTH
Oh my goodness gracious you're so so lucky! You both were so fantastic and I'm so happy for you!
Made me cry genuine tears of joy. Thank you for sharing this x
This interviewer could sing way better than Emma Watson.