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Colors of the Wind

From the Disney movie

Pocahontas

Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz

"Colors of the Wind", by composer Alan Menken and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, was the 1995 Oscar-winner for Best Original Song from the Disney animated feature film Pocahontas. It also won the Golden Globe in the same category as well as the Grammy Award for Best Song Written for a Movie. It was also nominated for AFI's 100 years...100 songs, as one of 15 songs from Disney and one of 17 songs from an animated movie to be nominated. The songs that eventually made the cut were: "When You Wish Upon A Star" (#7), "Some Day My Prince Will Come" (#19), "Beauty and the Beast" (#62) and "Hakuna Matata" (#99).

The song poetically represents the Native American viewpoint that the earth is a living entity where humankind is connected to everything in nature. This song is about Pocahontas' exhortation to John Smith about the wonders of the earth and nature, including the spirit within all living things, encouraging him not to think of them as things he can conquer or own, but rather as beings to respect and live with in harmony. She also urges him to accept humans who are different in appearance and culture and to learn from them.

The whole song's music plays in the theatrical trailer, as shown on the The Lion King video, but she only is heard singing the song starting from, "You think you own whatever land you land on."

Release Date: 1995
Awards
1995 - Academy Award - Best Original Song
1995 - Golden Globe Award - Best Original Song
1996 - Grammy Award - Best Song Written for Visual Media

Colors of the Wind

From the Disney animated film Pocahontas, this beautiful balled, which speaks of respecting nature and living in harmony with the Earth's creatures, is now arranged in a contemporary, pop a cappella style. The 12/8 meter gives it a soulful, gospel style. A big forte makes this a centerpiece of your concert and the delicate ending shows off your singers' range of dynamics and emotions.

Voicing: SATB

Individual Folios

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Audrey Snyder : Colors of the Wind

Reaching the top of the Billboard charts in 1995, this song from the Disney film Pocahontas speaks of the wonders of the earth and the spirit of all living things and encourages us to accept others who are different in appearance or culture. This expressive Discovery Series setting is well-crafted for young singers and will be a concert highlight. Discovery Level 2. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 4:50.

Arranger: Audrey Snyder | Composer: Alan Menken | Lyricist: Stephen Schwartz | Musical: Pocahontas

Mac Huff : Colors of the Wind

The magical ballad from Walt Disney's Pocahontas in a memorable choral arrangement, patterned after Vanessa Williams' pop hit recording! Available: SATB, SAB, 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 4:00.

Arranger: Mac Huff | Composer: Alan Menken | Lyricist: Stephen Schwartz Performed By: Vanessa Williams | Musical: Pocahontas