“Frozen”’s soundtrack is currently number one in album sales on iTunes, although it was released on Nov. 25. There were 130,000 copies sold the week of Apr. 13.

The second song of the album, “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” is less about going outside and having fun and more about the main character spending time with her younger sister. It is sung by Kristen Bell with spirit and a soft voice to make it young and full of energy. Violins, with their sharp and sudden tunes, are used in this piece to emphasize anticipation and the mood of being bored. Bell even clicks her tongue to the song’s sassy tone. Wind chimes are used to show her delicate personality.

If you’re looking for a song about dreams and romance, listen to “For the First Time in Forever,” which embodies the supporting character’s need to leave her castle and find her dream prince. This song is light-hearted and joyful with its upbeat tunes and jubilant style. It uses staccato violin strokes to show power and hope. This song is the start of a turning point in the world of music, saying, “In the first time in forever, I won’t be alone.”

“Love Is an Open Door” brings a new perspective to romantic songs. The use of a tambourine adds a funky element and enhances the lyrics. Instead of criticizing the faults of an ex (like many pop songs of today), “Love Is an Open Door” speaks of how when you find the right person, they open doors to your future. It tells of the possibilities love can bring to someone’s life, and how some things, or some people, are “just meant to be.” The instrumentals, such as a steady beating of African drums, in this song enhance its overall effect and appropriately set the romantic mood.

My personal favorite is “Let It Go” by Idina Menzel because it starts out small and soft, and turns into something great and powerful during the chorus. The drum usage helps the song take a stand and march forward. It is very forceful yet patient. The bridge into the chorus is “Conceal, don’t feel, don’t let them know . . . Well, now they know.” This is the most crucial part of the song, which is noticeable by the quickened tempo, because of the main character’s fear of her ice power getting noticed by the public. The way “Let It Go” is presented by Menzel brings new meaning to the lyrics. Her voice is rough, but also kind and cautious. This song ends with the main character being seen as a strong, independent woman who can be who she wants to be.

Overall, this soundtrack is a twist of radiant, cheerful tunes and the eerie elements in the background of each song. It brings forth the thought that although we have many dreams, only a few can come true. We have to choose which ones to pursue, and how to live our lives when no one is around. This soundtrack is a lesson of responsibility as well as a need for freedom when two siblings are in conflict.