EPTFor a moment, you gander outside and ponder: can a world that I've grown free of worry and fear be this horrendous, monstrous and mechanical?
You take a strong look, sigh at the downpour of the rain and watch the different shades of gray shadow the diorama of this city; one among many.
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Just one look and you feel this discouraged feeling of peace and calm overcome you.
Back to your computer, you do what any bored employee, student or child does. Explore YouTube for mild amusement, but like anyone at one point or another, you stumble across old Disney films. I'm sure you can name 6 easy ones without breaking a sweat or feeling even nearly ashamed of these films. And it only takes one song to truly want you to fall back into the rabbit hole!
There's something about Disney during those older times that nearly take your breath away, steal your mind and let it drift upon the lake of great films, great music and captivating scenes. There's something about Disney that isn't nostalgic, you don't get this sense that the times are lost, that these morals are lost upon the newer generations. You're aware of the possibility, but as you watch Ariel sing, Jasmine being taken on a whole new world or the Belle being waltzed by a refined Beast. You don't think: "Goddamn kids are missing out on these classics!", you don't think. You just watch and smile, laugh, tilt your head in agreement, in a soft soothed feeling of agreement and genuine sentiment.
There's something about these movies that call out the best of anyone who watches. You watch films by Dream Works and you can see an attempt to gear jokes to certain audiences (the parents or the children). They're funny, witty, but you know you're either alone or amongst the few who get the pop. culture reference or the more adult-centered comedic relief:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvO3_orG_mg
This is the best I could find off-hand. Shrek does a lot of pop. culture references though
Very funny, yet... not the same. When you sit down and watch whether alone, with your partner or with family. There is no shame, no feeling of being out of place. You know this film, somehow, encompasses everyone and everything in a remote state of being humanly swayed by emotions.
When you watch the film, you are taken, to a certain extent, to a level of emotions that grasps that you have a nature of normality. The knowledge that you are not alone and at least normal on some ground or force.
And the songs? My God, how do they do it? How do they manage to make songs that are easy to remember, beautifully written, yet used with nearly simple words sung with such passion, strength and humbleness. I say humility because these singers aren't exactly known or famous and yet they sing so beautifully and I, personally, can't think of anyone who could do it with such genuine beauty and passion!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7XLnxKlYEo
Generally, love scenes make me uncomfortable because they leave me unconvinced or simply poorly placed. But yet... with this smooth song, the lyrics speaking in point of views and the continuation of narrating a psychological side of the story, I feel spoiled with glee and joy and deep interest.
Generally, love scenes make me uncomfortable because they leave me unconvinced or simply poorly placed. But yet... with this smooth song, the lyrics speaking in point of views and the continuation of narrating a psychological side of the story, I feel spoiled with glee and joy and deep interest.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSS5dEeMX64
Another great one later on in the years. It's funny, powerful and towards the end; it becomes motivating and even inspirational (to me at least).
Another great one later on in the years. It's funny, powerful and towards the end; it becomes motivating and even inspirational (to me at least).
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5jDlLJPz1A
Another one that originally never enjoyed, but the more I listen to it. The more it makes me feel I can achieve greatness. Do you songs that can do this? A cartoon of all things, a form that most associate with only making us laugh, but not go to the extent of telling compelling stories (often remakes of the actual book)
Another one that originally never enjoyed, but the more I listen to it. The more it makes me feel I can achieve greatness. Do you songs that can do this? A cartoon of all things, a form that most associate with only making us laugh, but not go to the extent of telling compelling stories (often remakes of the actual book)
More? Almost done, I'm trying to find a good balance. Of course love stories have such prominence.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pPUmv3U2XY
Another classic. Speaking exploration, the desire to see the world while hinting of women empowerment. A classic. She's spoiled, trapped by the security and strength of her father, but only desires to see the outer world. Never have such complaints been sung so melodiously and beautifully. It's sung so casually, but somehow... it's just beautiful and calming.
Another classic. Speaking exploration, the desire to see the world while hinting of women empowerment. A classic. She's spoiled, trapped by the security and strength of her father, but only desires to see the outer world. Never have such complaints been sung so melodiously and beautifully. It's sung so casually, but somehow... it's just beautiful and calming.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVp01pdI81I
The antagonist is neither mysterious, hidden, yet his Scar's voice-acting is perfect. Dark, strong, devious. He's got this intellect of cynicism and sarcasm that compels us to smile in amusement. There's talk of death, a rise of a new king, etc. The whole song is sinister, evil and cool. Smooth even and attractive to the ears.
The antagonist is neither mysterious, hidden, yet his Scar's voice-acting is perfect. Dark, strong, devious. He's got this intellect of cynicism and sarcasm that compels us to smile in amusement. There's talk of death, a rise of a new king, etc. The whole song is sinister, evil and cool. Smooth even and attractive to the ears.
Simplicity, Being Genuine does leave us yearning for more in today's time. But as we are watching these films and listening to these songs, all feelings of resentment of today's current forms of children's media just dissolve and evaporate until the credits roll.
We reminisce, yet are thankful for what we can still look back on. There are tons of songs I skipped or overlooked (I didn't want to overload this topic with youtube videos). So feel free to post some you like the most, etc.
I think the biggest companies that achieve this level of genius innocence is Pixar (Toy Story, A Bug's Life, Ratatouille, Monsters Inc.) and
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Studio Ghibli
Castle in the Sky, The Cat Returns, My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away and Ponyo on the cliff by the sea.
Oh, have you heard of Joe Hisaishi's pieces?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMdJ9x0ITvU
This is the vocal version of it. I advocate this song all the time and if you like it, you can see why instantly. It's powerful, sweet and it leads you like a puppy; lapping for another note, another sound or even breath.
They capture an essence of youth, well-being and prosperity with each film that they do with reimagined creations, fantasy and realistic view of untouched and real children (not those caught in the whirlpool of materialism, entitlement and superficiality).
I have a paper to write, but I think I'll find my soul and childhood again.
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P.S: All photos were captured on this weird stupid phone I have, sorry
