In writing their first film soundtrack together, the TikTok duo of Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear looked to those influences and “Anchorman.” Of course.

Certainly it looks good, shaded like a pearlescent shell, all shimmering hues of pink ... there’s little here to push Moana, as her big song promises, “Beyond” what we’ve seen before.

“Music is always such an important part of all of our stories ... Award for Best Original Song. Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic animated musical “Moana 2” reunites Moana ...

And the idea that the ocean connects us all is a very big ... Award for Best Original Song. Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic animated musical “Moana 2” reunites Moana (voice of ...

Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear made history as the youngest composers and only all-woman songwriting team for a Disney ...

All in all, she accomplished quite a bit ... I can understand why: His "Moana" songs were memorable (especially "How Far I'll Go" and "You're Welcome"), and he only upped his game with "Encanto ...

Reshaping a song to match the moment was exciting for Barlow and Bear. But that said, all their “Moana 2″ experience was like a “classroom,” Barlow says. “A huge team of brilliant people ...

Related: Why Didn't Lin-Manuel Miranda Write the Music for Moana 2? All About the Songwriter’s ... the Zulu chant in the film’s opening song. “So I needed him in my corner." ...

When Moana came out in 2016 ... because I feel like a story like this has so much heart but then all-new songs, all-new villains, and this time also we're bringing along people you know and ...