'Behind the Lyrics' Featurette | Disney's Encanto | Disney+

Disney+ kicks off holiday festivities this Friday, December 24, when Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto” launches on the streamer. In a new featurette, Lin-Manuel Miranda—who wrote eight original songs for the film—teams up with the voice of Mirabel, Stephanie Beatriz, to share insights about several of the film’s songs. Miranda, who visited Colombia with directors Jared Bush and Byron Howard in 2018, infused the songs with the rhythms, instrumentation and varied styles of the South American country’s music. “’Encanto’ takes place in rural Colombia,” said Miranda, “and the music that comes out of Colombia is so beautiful.”

In the film, Mirabel often reveals her internal struggles and revelations through song. Said Beatriz, “There’s something that clicks inside her where she realizes the wheels are in motion for her to chase down her destiny. I like these heroine songs so much. We go on this major journey with the character and suddenly we know her better from the inside.”

Celebrate with Miranda, Beatriz and the rest of the “Encanto” family when “Encanto” debuts on Disney+ on Christmas Eve.

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[mariak]

This movie's soundtrack absolutely SLAPS. I've listened to We Don't Talk About Bruno countless times, in multiple languages, still not tired of it. The ending section where they all sing over each other gets me hyped every time. What a jam.

[AmethystOrlando]

Can I just say that the choreography is absolutely phenomenal. I genuinely want to see the live-action references used for the animators.

[MZZA]

It’s still weird seeing Stephanie Beatriz being cheery and nice having watched Brooklyn 99

[gmmartines]

I never, in a million years, would think Stephanie Beatriz, as an actress, could sing like that. It really goes to show that what we're great at isn't always what we end up doing. And the fact that she was in labor while singing what ended up being used as the version in the movie is amazing

[ZXBoY]

This entire movie is art at its finest. I've seen it like 6 times in the past week and imma watch it today. I'm a 24 year old, 6'2 man and i am not afraid to admit that i cried during this movie. It touched me in ways I never expected any movie to EVER do. I didn't believe I could feel so happy while watching something so powerful in my life. Words alone can't even say how this movie made me feel.

[MarzoAlive]

I like to think that abuelo Pedro is singing "Dos Oruguitas"
He's telling us abuela's story and also telling her to keep moving forward, flying to a new future :')

[fd]

“We Don’t Talk About Bruno” is a MASTERPIECE!!! 👍

[jongarcia]

They nailed the We don't talk about bruno, It's so cool that I started singing it in my mind including What else can I do

[lolitarondo]

Waiting on a Miracle legit give me goosebumps and gets me so teary eyed. Just makes me reflect on my childhood. Just waiting for things to change.

I feel like everyone can relate to this movie in one way or another. Great job Lin-Manuel👏🏽👏🏽

[milorriecampos]

Lin is such a great songwriter. It's amazing how he encapsulates the right message and emotions in his songs. When I watched the first trailer last year and learned that he wrote the songs, I felt excited to the movie's release. Looking forward to more Lin and Disney collab! 💖

[andrjd]

The fact that they both appear on Brooklyn Nine-Nine make me smile. Stephanie played Rosa Diaz. Lin on the other hand, he played Amy's brother, David.

[notyue]

i cant believe Beatriz acted as Rosa from B99 and MIRABEL in encanto.... Ohmaygod she's such an amazing actress AND SINGER!!! LOVE HER EVEN MORE

[nathaliavergara]

Encanto HAS TO become a Broadway musical!! I need more songs about all the characters

[anetteridleyrodriguez]

I literally get goosebumps with all these songs. It makes me so emotional to the point where it's almost overwhelming.
I'm a high sensitive person and this move with the music touches my soul.

[SOPHIAA]

as a Colombian, i am VERY proud to see how far this movie has come. It helps Colombia get the recognition it deserves. I don't know how to explain it. It's just magical.
Edit: thank you Lin.

[AmbientDreamEscapes]

Never loved a movie soundtrack like this, also the song, Dos oruguitas makes me cry everytime and I don't even know what he's saying 😂🤣😍

[labadf]

"Dos oruguitas" tears me up, specially when you hear those musical notes and the sentiment that accompany the lyrics mixed with the imagery of the scene, and the significance of the events for the story, not just of the movie, but the family as a whole.

[ChantelStays]

Why aren't we talking about surface pressure and Darrow's phenomenal vocals !

[nicoleannereau]

I live seeing Stephanie doing a little dance while recording. Its definitely the kind of music that makes you move, you can't help it!!

[debbalinis]

I love how Disney is giving kids something they can actually relate to now and incorporating cultures as well! How I wish this would have been around when I was growing up on Disney.