In honor of the Sherman Brothers, Disney has launched a 3-minute and 30-second brief movie titled The Final Verse, that includes a brand new verse to the songwriting duo’s iconic track “It’s a Small World.” The unheard verse was written by Richard Sherman earlier than passing away in Might of this 12 months.
“Because the legendary creators of a few of the most cherished music of the previous century, the Sherman brothers might be remembered for his or her profound impression on our world tradition,” Disney CEO Bob Iger stated in an announcement. “Listening to Richard Sherman recite the ultimate verse to ‘It’s a Small World’ earlier than he died might be a second I’ll carry with me endlessly. This lovely brief movie is our tribute to their immeasurable musical contributions, their reminiscence, and to the numerous reminiscences they helped create for generations of individuals around the globe.”
Take a look at The Final Verse brief beneath (watch extra trailers):
What’s The Final Verse brief about?
“This touching brief movie takes viewers on a journey by the previous 60 years of the track’s historical past, showcasing its impression 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 comparable to Mary Poppins, The Jungle Guide (1976), Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971), and extra. For his or her work in Mary Poppins, they acquired two Oscars for Greatest Authentic Track and Greatest Authentic Rating.
The brief was directed by Henry Alex Rubin (Murderball) for Disney and artistic companion adam&eveDDB. The unique track was written by the Sherman Brothers for the attraction of the identical identify in 1964.
