The anticipation leading up to the release of this album, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis’ concept album Warriors, was palpable. From the moment that hints and rumours were crossing the social media spaces, to when Lin officially announced that he was working on this album, I was so ready for new Lin work.
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Originally written for a writing course
Here’s three songs that Lin wrote that resonate with me currently.
1. One More Song – Vivo: To be honest all the songs from Vivo hold a special place in my heart, especially the tracks that he sings on. First of all because it proves his own talent as a singer, but also because they hold such a note of hope in them. This song specifically is such a beautiful tribute to artists who have long gone and how we want to continue working with those long gone. Or to keep remembering their legacy. And I want to do that with Lin’s art.
2. Carnival Del Barrio – Film version: Daphne’s vocals in this version are so powerful and hearing Lin’s vocals threading through the whole song makes my heart sing. His verse as the Piraguero makes me smile so much and I love the harmonies and story telling in this song as the community is toughing out the heatwave without electricity. It is a song of solidarity and community.
3. We Know the Way – Moana: I just love the fact that I loved this song before I knew who Lin-Manuel really was. Also the added fun fact that Lin originally recorded this song as the demo to show the Disney execs and they told him they were going to keep his vocals on the song for the film. The joy he must’ve felt when hearing that.
It seems Disney has come a long way when it comes to crediting the voices on the songs on animated soundtracks.
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