In honor of the Sherman Brothers, Disney has launched a 3-minute and 30-second quick movie titled The Final Verse, that includes a brand new verse to the songwriting duo’s iconic music “It’s a Small World.” The unheard verse was written by Richard Sherman earlier than passing away in Could of this yr.
“Because the legendary creators of a number of the most cherished music of the previous century, the Sherman brothers can be remembered for his or her profound influence on our world tradition,” Disney CEO Bob Iger mentioned in a press release. “Listening to Richard Sherman recite the ultimate verse to ‘It’s a Small World’ earlier than he died can be a second I’ll carry with me without end. This lovely quick movie is our tribute to their immeasurable musical contributions, their reminiscence, and to the numerous recollections they helped create for generations of individuals around the globe.”
Take a look at The Final Verse quick under (watch more trailers):
What’s The Final Verse quick about?
“This touching quick movie takes viewers on a journey by way of the previous 60 years of the music’s historical past, showcasing its influence on world popular culture,” reads the logline.
The Final Verse serves as a tribute to Richard and Robert Sherman’s decades-long musical collaboration with Disney. In addition to “It’s a Small World,” the duo had additionally produced timeless songs and scores for films akin to Mary Poppins, The Jungle E book (1976), Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971), and extra. For his or her work in Mary Poppins, they obtained two Oscars for Finest Unique Music and Finest Unique Rating.
The quick was directed by Henry Alex Rubin (Murderball) for Disney and inventive accomplice adam&eveDDB. The unique music was written by the Sherman Brothers for the attraction of the identical title in 1964.
