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Story Beats in the Songs: The Lyrics of Disney’s Moana

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Story Beats in the Songs: The Lyrics of Disney’s Moana

Few would disagree that Disney films boast some of the most memorable examples of musical storytelling in cinematic history, and Moana is no exception.

On this week's blog, we dive into the lyrics (written by masters of their musical craft: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mark Mancina and Opetaia Foa’i) that make up the animated film's celebrated soundtrack. Discover how the lyrics not only enhance the range of emotions in the story, but are key in relating the enchanting story beats themselves.  
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