Louder High School Musical Songs: High School Musical 2

High School Musical songs in the sequel are more loud and brasher. Compared to the songs of the first movie version which sounded like songs you can really hear in actual high school musicals, High School Musical songs in the sequel are more inclined towards being pop music. Perhaps this has something to do with most of the cast coming up with their own solo albums as they ride on their popularity spawned by the movie.

Disney channel have more angles to present in High School Musical 2, and the twists and turns among the story’s protagonists, Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, and Ryan (Chad and Taylor have bigger roles here, more lines to say.) High School Musical songs are developed around the characters’ summer vacation and their problems and adventures. The soundtrack is more inclined towards being pop. A good example is when Troy (Zac Efron) and Gabriella (Vanessa Anne Hudges) did an emotional duet “Gotta Go My Own Way” that’s accompanied by acoustic guitars and medium beats that is reminiscent of the pop ballads of the older generation.

Perhaps, the High School Musical songs for this sequel are geared towards establishing the singing careers of the cast? Ashley Tishdale (Sharpay), who is a real-life veteran of high school musicals, released a solo album, and showcased her talents in this movie as well as she did in the first one. Her contribution to High School Musical songs like “Fabulous” is also featured in the “My Super Sweet 16” soundtrack.

High School Musical songs in the sequel include the track “Humuhumunukunukuapua’a”, which is quite a mouthful for a song title. It is a Polynesian-flavored music that showcases her talent. Some would however say that it is too much for someone who is already beyond pre-teen age.

It is notable that several High School Musical songs in this sequel balance the lyrics with the story-line such as “Work this Out.” The cast was singing this while trying to perk themselves up in their summer job at the posh country club owned by Sharpay’s father. “I Don’t Dance” is also a very fine example of choreography and story-telling as the Wildcats get to appreciate Ryan Evans as a person. In this scene, Ryan who was supposed to spy on the group, ended up playing baseball with Chad’s group with the prompting of Gabriella. The musicality of this scene turns out to be a combination of big brass band, melody that reminds one of Prince, and Ryan’s performance that would remind one of a member of one of the more popular boy-bands.

High School Musical songs also feature the love song “You Are the Music in Me” and the group song and dance numbers “Everyday” and “All for One”.