BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--“Beyond,” the end credit track from the highly anticipated Walt Disney Animation Studios’ film and Disney Music Group Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, “Moana 2,” is available today. Written by Grammy® Award-winning songwriters Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear (Barlow & Bear), “Beyond” perfectly encapsulates Moana’s fearless sense of adventure and connecting her island beyond its shores. “Beyond” is now available on all streaming platforms. Listen on Amazon Music, Apple Music and Spotify.
The Moana 2 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Vinyl is available for pre-order at Amazon, Disney Music Emporium, Target and Walmart. The Moana 2 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack CD is available for pre-order at Amazon, Disney Music Emporium and Target, and will be available November 22. In addition to Barlow & Bear, Moana 2 marks the return of Billboard Music Award- and American Music Award-winning composer Opetaia Foa‘i and Grammy®-winning composer Mark Mancina who composed music for the original “Moana.” Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Moana 2” will be in theaters November 27. Tickets are on sale now everywhere tickets are sold for Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic animated musical “Moana 2.”
Barlow & Bear shared of “Beyond,” “During the process of writing this, we spoke to a lot of people who come from Oceania and the Polynesian Islands, and what rings true to all of them is their deep connection to their heritage and how they honor their ancestors. No matter how daunting this journey is to Moana, she can’t refuse it. It scares her but also exhilarates her because it’s a call from the ancestors. And the idea that the ocean connects us all is a very big part of Pacific Island culture and wayfinding culture.”
Added director Jason Hand, “It's incredibly emotional. When Auli‘i sang it, it really blew us away. We were all in tears listening to her.”
Added Auli‘i Cravalho, “‘Beyond’ really impacted me as someone who feels deeply connected to my culture. It’s about going beyond what you’re capable of, beyond your comfort zone, and not doing it just for yourself, doing it for your people.”
The Moana 2 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack track list follows:
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“Tulou Tagaloa (Sei e Va’ai Mai)”
Performed by Olivia Foa‘i, Te Vaka -
“We’re Back”
Performed by Auli‘i Cravalho, Cast -
“Tuputupu (The Feast)”
Performed by Te Vaka -
“Beyond”
Performed by Auli‘i Cravalho -
“My Wish For You (Innocent Warrior)”
Performed by Olivia Foa‘i, Sulata Foa‘i -Amiatu, Matatia Foa‘i, Matthew Ineleo, Opetaia Foa‘i -
“Finding the Way”
Performed by Olivia Foa‘i, Te Vaka -
“What Could Be Better Than This?”
Performed by Auli‘i Cravalho, Hualālai Chung, Rose Matafeo, David Fane -
“Get Lost”
Performed by Awhimai Fraser -
“Can I Get A Chee Hoo?”
Performed by Dwayne Johnson -
“Mana Vavau”
Performed by Dwayne Johnson, Opetaia Foa‘i, Rachel House -
“Beyond (Reprise)”
Performed by Auli‘i Cravalho -
“Nuku O Kaiga”
Performed by Te Vaka -
“Finding The Way (Reprise)”
Performed by Te Vaka -
“We Know The Way (Te Fenua te Malie)”
Performed by Auli‘i Cravalho, Olivia Foa‘i, Opetaia Foa‘i, Te Vaka -
“Beyond (End Credit Version)”
Performed by Auli‘i Cravalho -
“We’re Back (Te Vaka Version)”
Performed by Olivia Foa‘i, Te Vaka
The Moana Original Soundtrack has garnered over 20 Billion worldwide streams since its release in 2016 and featured the catchy earworm “You’re Welcome” and the power anthem “How Far I’ll Go.” “You’re Welcome” is performed by Dwayne Johnson, who voices “Maui” in the films, has been RIAA® certified 6 times platinum and is the most watched video on DisneyMusic VEVO with over 1.6 Billion views to date. “How Far I’ll Go” is performed by Auli‘i Cravalho, who voices Moana, has been RIAA® certified 7 times platinum and was nominated for an Oscar® Award and Golden Globe® Award for Best Original Song.
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic animated musical “Moana 2” reunites Moana (voice of Auli‘i Cravalho) and Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson) three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced.
The voice cast also includes Rachel House, Temuera Morrison, Nicole Scherzinger, Hualālai Chung, David Fane, Rose Matafeo, Awhimai Fraser, Gerald Ramsey, and Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda, who lends her voice to Moana’s adoring and adorable little sister, Simea. Directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand and Dana Ledoux Miller, and produced by Christina Chen and Yvett Merino, “Moana 2” features music by Grammy® winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy® nominee Opetaia Foa‘i, and three-time Grammy® winner Mark Mancina. Jared Bush and Miller are writing the film, which is executive produced by Jennifer Lee, Bush and Johnson. “Moana 2” opens in theaters on Nov. 27, 2024.
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About Barlow & Bear
After the explosive success (60M+ likes & 250M+ views on TikTok) of their ultra-viral The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical Album, which earned the #1 spot on the U.S. iTunes pop charts, won the 2022 GRAMMY Award for the Best Musical Theater Album, received acclaim from NPR, Variety, and PAPER, and landed Barlow & Bear on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, the musical duo is back in the studio to co-write the soundtrack for Disney’s highly anticipated sequel Moana 2, coming November 27th. This incredible accomplishment has made them the youngest female duo to write a full soundtrack for a Disney Animation feature.
At just 23 years old, Emily Bear, is a GRAMMY and Emmy award-winning composer, producer, arranger, pianist, and singer-songwriter who is revolutionizing and modernizing music by incorporating jazz, pop, classical genres for media and musical theater. While she was still single digits, Emily performed on the world’s most legendary stages including Carnegie Hall, The Hollywood Bowl, Lincoln Center, the White House, and first appeared on the Ellen Degeneres show at the age of 6. By 16, she was headlining a sold-out European stadium tour and writing music for film and media with clients including Disney, DreamWorks, Google, Warner Bros, Hulu, Netflix, and Universal Studios.
25-year-old Abigail Barlow is a GRAMMY Award winning singer, songwriter, and artist who is taking the pop world by storm with not only her own hits, but through her songwriting collaborations with pop heavy hitters including Meghan Trainor, GAYLE, Ryan Linvill, Zolita, Jonas Jeberg, and many more. A founding TikTok creator, Abigail has since grown her platform to over 2.3M followers, writing and performing her own original music in real time for her growing fanbase. She was honored by The Songwriters Hall of Fame for her work on The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical Album and is a sought-after pop songwriter for many major label artists, which speaks to her craft of artful lyricism and unique melodies. As both an artist and songwriter, Abigail blends her musical theater storytelling, clever lyricism, and killer hook sensibility to craft songs across genres that are brought together by her singular vision. She is a passionate advocate for songwriters’ equity in the music industry and is a proud independent artist.
About Disney Music Group
The Disney Music Group encompasses all aspects of the Company’s music commercialization and marketing including: recorded music (Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records); music publishing; and Disney concerts. DMG releases film, television, game, and attraction soundtracks from some of the largest franchises in the world – from Disney, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, Pixar, Searchlight Pictures, 20th Century Films and Disney+ including the chart-topping albums “Encanto,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” the Oscar® and Grammy®-winning “Frozen,” the Grammy®-winning "Guardians of the Galaxy," the Emmy®-winning music from "WandaVision" and "The Mandalorian," the Oscar® and Grammy®-winning "Soul" score, the Oscar®-winning “Black Panther,” "Coco" and "Moana'' soundtracks, plus video game soundtracks for “Spider-Man 2” and the Grammy® winning “Star Wars Jedi: Survivor” and “Star Wars Outlaws.” Recent titles include “Deadpool & Wolverine,” “Descendants: The Rise of Red,” and “Inside Out 2,” plus the television soundtracks “Shōgun,” “Agatha All Along,” and “Only Murders in the Building.” Upcoming releases include “Moana 2” and “Mufasa: The Lion King.”
DMG’s rich and eclectic catalog has impacted pop culture globally, including music from films such as "Snow White," "Star Wars," and "Beauty and the Beast," “Avatar,” “Indiana Jones,” “Mary Poppins,” “Jungle Book,” “Tarzan,” and the beloved classic song "It's a Small World." DMG produces The Big Score video series highlighting conversations with acclaimed film composers from DMG soundtracks. Disney Concerts licenses and produces thousands of shows around the world, including Star Wars in Concert, Disney: The Castle, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Disney on Classic, Pixar in Concert, The Lion King 30th Anniversary, Marvel’s Infinity Saga and many more. DMG’s catalog of over 100 years of music lends itself to playlists for every occasion, as well as a dedicated SiriusXM Station (Channel 133), and online store www.disneymusicemporium.com.
The labels' genre-spanning rosters includes Queen (in The United States and Canada), little image, Andy Grammer, Sofia Carson, TINI, kenzie, Joywave, almost monday, Freya Skye, Adrian Lyles, New Hope Club and more.
