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Schwartz wanted to write a song for the film wherein Pocahontas confronts the Eurocentrism of John Smith. [3] "Colors of the Wind" was the first song written for Pocahontas. According to Schwartz, the song "influence[d] the development of the rest of the film." Schwartz said that "a story-board outline was in place before we wrote [the track].
The first song they wrote together was "Colors of the Wind". According to Jim Pentecost, the producer of the film, the emotion of the lyrics and music for "Colors of the Wind" was very powerful and defined the movie and what it was going to be about. The song was written at the beginning stages of developing the story.
[8] The lyrics of "Pocahontas" primarily describe the massacre of an indigenous tribe by European colonizers. [3] [9] However, by the end of the song the lyrics have jumped to modern times, with a fictional meeting in the Astrodome between the narrator, Pocahontas (actual name, Matoaka) and indigenous rights activist actor Marlon Brando. [3]
Judy Kuhn (born May 20, 1958) is an American actress, singer and activist, known for her work in musical theatre. A four-time Tony Award nominee, she has released four studio albums and sang the title role in the 1995 film Pocahontas, including her rendition of the song "Colors of the Wind", which won its composers the Academy Award for Best Original Song.
"If I Never Knew You" is a song by American singers Jon Secada and Shanice, from Disney's 1995 animated feature film, Pocahontas. The song was written by composer Alan Menken and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, and originally recorded by American singer Judy Kuhn in her film role as the singing voice of Pocahontas, and American actor Mel Gibson in his role as Captain John Smith.
2. “Part of Your World” from The Little Mermaid. You want thingamabobs? We’ve got 20…reasons why Ariel’s wide-eyed song of yearning makes the list. (Hint: It’s excellent material for a ...
"Go the Distance" — Music by Alan Menken; Lyrics by David Zippel: Nominated [21] 1999: Mulan "Reflection" — Music by Matthew Wilder; Lyrics by David Zippel Nominated [22] Best Original Score Jerry Goldsmith: Nominated 2000: Best Original Song Tarzan "You'll Be In My Heart" — Music and Lyrics by Phil Collins: Won [23]
Shenandoah National Park, Virginia. Seventy-five miles from Washington D.C., and about 100 miles from Richmond, Virginia, Shenandoah National Park is a leisurely road trip to take in the state's ...