Who Voices Sally in Nightmare Before Christmasの総合ガイドを解説します。専門的な知識がチェックできます。

If you’re a superfan, you might raise an eyebrow here. And you’d be right to! Technically, Catherine O’Hara didn’t sing every note in the movie. The singing voice for Sally during songs like “Sally’s Song” was actually provided by a very talented session singer named Katherine Soucie. Wait, what? Yes, it’s a Hollywood switcheroo!

Here’s the deal: Catherine O’Hara was originally supposed to sing the songs, but during production, the schedule got a bit messy. So, they brought in Katherine Soucie (who had a beautiful, ethereal voice) to record the vocal parts for the musical numbers. But don’t worry—Catherine still performed all of Sally’s spoken dialogue, including those iconic lines about smelling lavender and moonlit walks. It’s like a secret agent split-personality, but way more magical.

So, when you hear Sally talk about escaping Dr. Finkelstein in that soft, slightly trembling voice, that’s Catherine O’Hara. When she sings, “I sense there’s something in the wind,” well, that’s Katherine Soucie. It’s a dream team of voices, and honestly, it works perfectly.

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Speaking of dream teams, did you know that Catherine O’Hara initially turned down the role? She thought the script was too weird—even for her! Good thing she changed her mind, or Sally might have sounded completely different. Also, the character design of Sally was based on a real person: the animators used a close-up of actress Lisa Marie (Tim Burton’s then-girlfriend) for the facial features. So, Sally’s big, sad eyes are part-genetic, part-animated magic.

And here’s a little secret: Katherine Soucie actually recorded the songs before Catherine signed on for the voice acting. The filmmakers loved her voice so much they kept it. It’s like finding the perfect frosting before you’ve baked the cake! The result is a character that feels both cohesive and layered—like a really good lasagna.

Now, if you’re thinking, “But I’ve watched interviews where Catherine talks about singing as Sally!”—you’d be partially right. In some other dubs and special features, Catherine has performed the songs live. But for the original 1993 theatrical release, it was all Soucie. It’s a fun piece of trivia that makes you sound like a total film nerd at parties.