'' Enchanted '' 's songs become more contemporary in style as Giselle matures into a modern-day young woman , with " So Close " resembling the style of music featured in Disney films during the 1990s , a theme similarly reflected by the character 's choice of wardrobe during the scene . A romantic pop ballad , Menken and Schwartz based " So Close " on the title song from Disney 's '' Beauty and the Beast '' ( 1991 ) , a song Menken himself had written the music for , while its cinematography was designed to invoke the camera movement in '' Beauty and the Beast '' 's famous ballroom sequence . The track was arranged and produced by Robbie Buchanan , who had previously arranged pop versions of the theme songs from '' Beauty and the Beast '' , '' Aladdin '' ( 1992 ) and '' Pocahontas '' ( 1995 ) '' . '' The song has received generally negative reviews from film and music critics , who were unimpressed with its slow tempo . " So Close " was one of three songs from '' Enchanted '' nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 80th Academy Awards . McLaughlin 's live performance during the telecast was met with critical acclaim , and is credited with introducing the singer to a wider audience while bolstering sales of his own material
80th Academy Awards
80th Academy Awards
So Close (Enchanted song)