Alan Menken & Kristen Anderson-Lopez
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Alan Menken joins Kristen Anderson-Lopez in his studio for a conversation about songwriting in The Legacy Project: Volume III.
Produced by the Dramatists Guild Foundation, the Legacy Project is a series of interviews featuring prominent contemporary American playwrights, lyricists, and composers. Each interview offers an intimate look into the lives and creative process of these writers of the theater.
The Legacy Project was originally conceived by Jonathan Reynolds. Producers include Nancy Ford, Carol Hall, Peter Ratray and Jonathan Reynolds. The interviews are filmed and directed by Jeremy Levine and Landon Van Soest of Transient Pictures. The Dramatists Guild Fund’s Media Advisor is Leonard Majzlin.
The Legacy Project: Volume III is made possible through the support of DGF Board Member Roe Green & The Roe Green Foundation.
@simplystreeptacular 2 жыл бұрын
If Kristen Anderson-Lopez ever decides to retire from writing obscenely successful musicals, she could have a wonderful second career as an interviewer. This is marvelous.
@JamesAllenFord 5 жыл бұрын
Why am I just seeing this? Kristen, that was lovely. You could sense the mutual respect between two accomplished artists.
@doctorstrange367 4 жыл бұрын
There's something just simply beautiful about Menken singing his own music and playing the piano. I'm surprised he doesn't record an album with just him and the piano. Some songs just sound better as voice and piano, especially when it's sung by the guy who wrote it.
@angerock49 Жыл бұрын
I'd listen to that!
@jeanabradbury3766 7 жыл бұрын
I want to know what Alan's Frozen would have sounded like.
@MrGabeanator 6 жыл бұрын
I wanna know what he thought of frozen
@TonySolis99 3 жыл бұрын
Before the Lopez’s were attached to Frozen, Alan Menken was attached to the first draft of Frozen, “The Snow Queen” and theres a song he wrote you can find on youtube called “Love Can’t be Denied”
@MrGabeanator 3 жыл бұрын
@@TonySolis99 ik
@forresthopkinsa 2 жыл бұрын
When they sat down at the piano I REALLY was hoping she'd have him play Love Can't Be Denied
@lerigoureux6474 4 жыл бұрын
I wish Walter DISNEY himself had met and known this man.
@adamtain7627 3 жыл бұрын
We all do
@guysegal8802 4 жыл бұрын
41:25 is it just me that it’s damn impressive to see how well he improvises?
@bobthathead3 2 жыл бұрын
I started tearing up once he played the Aladdin soundtrack. Ugh, it's just so good. So emotional, so many memories behind it. This was such a wonderful interview, probably my favorite interview with a movie composer I've seen. Great job.
@joshm8015 2 жыл бұрын
Same. One Jump Ahead (Reprise) is my favorite song of all time. Sooooo good.
@princepeterwolf 7 жыл бұрын
He has such a young spirit! I adore him
@Lifetheory 7 ай бұрын
Alan Menken is one of the greatest composers for me in the world! Thank you Alan! And thank you guys for the interview!
@MrGoldlilly 6 жыл бұрын
This guy is a genius, yet very humble.
@estherbraga2341 Жыл бұрын
A genius without a lamp and a master of his craft. Mr. Menken is just too good for this world.
@lkramberg 6 жыл бұрын
The morning after a Disney event (before 7 AM), Alan Menken was concerned about the whereabouts of his driver so that he could get to the airport in time. In spite of that, he posed for pictures with his fans. He is not only super talented but super nice. Loved this video talking about the songwriting process.
@valerinav.8122 3 ай бұрын
Perfection might not exist, but you, esteemed Mr Menken are one of those rare people in this world who have touched it. Thankful and forever with my heart somewhere inside all of your timeless pieces!! Warmest greetings from 🇲🇪❤!!
@Jiwpgakis 4 жыл бұрын
Out there is the best song ever. Thank you alan
@joshm8015 2 жыл бұрын
I love his analogy to language. Language is very musical in the sense that tone, pitch, volume, etc. (phonics) are very important. For example, we are often taught that there are 40+ "sounds" in the English language, while there are technically 12 "sounds" (pitches) in music.
@thechannelitrollwith1645 2 жыл бұрын
You can only appreciate someone with this much to offer fully when someone else with so much to offer is the one asking. What an incredible video.
@shmizkin 5 жыл бұрын
I wanna listen to this man playing and singing all day long.
@jensriemann3070 2 жыл бұрын
The interviewer was so good. The request to make an impro musical about this time of his life was amazing. And the impro itself!! It really helped me in this few seconds to improve my composing skills. Thank you so much.
@StevenLiSanDiego 6 жыл бұрын
Amazing talent between these two. THIS is the magic. LOVED how Kristen was downright giddy at the beginning of the video. Alan's show at D23 was my highlight last summer. Disney is also in good hands with the Lopez duo.
@kristineb.mcanelly3304 7 жыл бұрын
I think I'll watch this again...and again. And write more lyrics in-between the layers.
@davidmenke7552 Жыл бұрын
I get really teary about Howard and how things ended for him. That had to be so hard back then. Such a sad part of what is otherwise a really beautiful story about him, Menken and Disney and success. But perhaps that's what makes the whole thing as beautiful as it is.
@HaydenAllred008 6 жыл бұрын
How does this not have more views?
@silvia-90_ 4 жыл бұрын
😀👏👏👏👏 and he mentioned John Williams and Jerry Goldsmith as inspirations! Thank you Mr. Alan Menken for what you have brought to our lives! All the best always from Mexico.
@in.j4908 3 жыл бұрын
Wow..John williams and Alan Menken are my roll model!!! He mentioned John williams! So happy!
@jandreidrn 2 жыл бұрын
Incidentally Alan Menken and Jerry Goldsmith shared the same agent (Richard Kraft).
@oklu_ 7 жыл бұрын
This video is EXTREMELY AWESOME! I love both of them and she is amazing interviewer.
@catiesu 3 жыл бұрын
Finally I see the man who influenced my whole life ❤️ So thankful
@Tennor1 6 жыл бұрын
He's an incredible artist. Truly wrote the songbook of my childhood. Thank you for this!
@mrnobody2222 2 жыл бұрын
Two titans and personal hero’s of mine in the same room. Awesome!
@kristineb.mcanelly3304 7 жыл бұрын
Well, golly-gee. I'm not sure how to react to this video. I guess I'm a bit sad that Howard isn't here and I can't hug and thank him for all his work. Oh, the emotions come bursting out. Isn't life funny the way things turn out. (inserts music notes and a sigh) One day your singing as you walk down the street the next you've landed...and it's not on your feet. Oh-pick me up off the floor, friend... and push me on through the door...send me on over to the green fields of clover (note higher/longer) and I'll drum out some words on the way. ~ kb.mcanelly.
@vivianmclaine5149 7 жыл бұрын
14:26 aww, love that photo of Menken and his wife, they're such a cute couple!
@followerofChrist26 6 жыл бұрын
I like how he says that he doesn't know where all of these great musical ideas come from. That right there testifies that there is a God and that He knew Alan Menken before the foundation of the world. God demonstrates His greatness through ordinary people. It is so powerful to see that shine through!
@shiannachastain5446 Жыл бұрын
Pure magic listening to Alan talk about his career and process.
@forresthopkinsa 2 жыл бұрын
Came for Kristen, stayed for Alan. Name a more iconic duo
@justintai8725 5 жыл бұрын
Such a wonderful talented and humble man
@johnv7060 7 жыл бұрын
I noticed a Clement Wood Rhyming Dictionary on a shelf about ten minutes in. All the best use(d) them-- Porter, Sondheim, Harnick, and Ashman! (And me...but I'm not in their company.) Comes in handy...
@oklu_ 5 жыл бұрын
His place.... how amazing! I wish I could go there just once before I die 😂
@jamieoconnell4574 4 жыл бұрын
24:38 I was going to say "One Jump Ahead (Reprise)" actually counts as an I want song. Aladdin sings about how he knows there is more to him then what people see.
@TheFanDubFan 2 жыл бұрын
I loved every minute of this video, thank you for making and sharing it! Alan Menken is my favorite composer 😊 I'm gonna go write a song right now 😀
@Cyberlucy 7 жыл бұрын
This is amazing. I hope you have more like this.
@dekkerofarrell 5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic interview!!!
4 жыл бұрын
This is amazing, a legend with a rising legend. I really love it.
@mrcomposer 6 жыл бұрын
So wonderful!
@MrGabeanator 6 жыл бұрын
As the blue fairy would say good Alan Menken you have given so much happiness to others you deserve to have your wish come true
@flavionussbaum9653 Жыл бұрын
A genious at work. Fascinating! Give us the full Alan Menken I want Song, it started already so good😊
@findingmomo3179 5 жыл бұрын
Hold Up! He won the Oscar, Golden Globe, Grammy and Razzie in the same year!
@jandreidrn 2 жыл бұрын
And he finally won an Emmy back in 2019.
@apriliagayatri1730 Жыл бұрын
omg.. the legend is so humble.. and also Kristen respect him a lot.. the fact is.. they both oscar winner
@nastyakotenko8123 6 жыл бұрын
Alan Genius! Genius! Genius!
@demh7823 4 жыл бұрын
This video is fantastic.
@oklu_ 3 жыл бұрын
This video is priceless.
@rickhorvath 2 жыл бұрын
I sis some session work with Alan a few years back. Great guy to work with. Much fun was had!
@kryptonianpowers 4 жыл бұрын
Here's whom I want Alan to collaborate with before it's too late: *X.)* Richard M. Sherman *X.)* Jim Steinman *X.)* Barry Gibb *X.)* Ron Wasserman *X.)* Meatloaf
@kiaraeijo 3 жыл бұрын
I want to see how he works with Lin-Manuel Miranda
@Wj3VUq56a813 4 жыл бұрын
Love how open he is.
@champagneandgummybears 4 жыл бұрын
How had I never seen this before?
@jandreidrn 5 жыл бұрын
14:19 Jerry Goldsmith who also scored the original score of Mulan.
@thepagemaster2963 2 жыл бұрын
hunchback is my favorite disney movie
@cherryramos8366 Жыл бұрын
Great interview.
@rodneyconyersjr 2 жыл бұрын
This makes me very happy
@KamiShun0868 4 жыл бұрын
Very inspiring..!!
@brennanmaynard4237 Жыл бұрын
31:43 “There is no perfect piece of music” says Beauty and the Beast to Let It Go.
@finnhaverkamp Жыл бұрын
One of the greatest musicians of all time
@isabellebrant6057 4 жыл бұрын
Yes! He loves Fantasia like i do!!!!!!
@VladSicoe 3 жыл бұрын
He’s a musical genius!
@brennanmaynard4237 Жыл бұрын
“Leap of Faith” reminds me of “The Place Where Lost Things Go” from Mary Poppins Returns.
@GraysonBarraco 11 ай бұрын
Dude. 42:13 I LOVE his laugh there. His love for song writing it just glowing right there
@pauloluisdemoraespereirape9484 Жыл бұрын
Sensacional!!!
@robbyosborne9708 Жыл бұрын
I actually had a dream a couple of nights ago that I met Alan Menken.
@MrGabeanator 7 жыл бұрын
I wanna hear alans full I want song
@MrGabeanator 7 жыл бұрын
you did great on beauty&the beast
@coco7377 4 жыл бұрын
How great if I could learn music composing with Alan Menken
@reptongeek Жыл бұрын
Dennis Muren also has eight Oscars and he is still living. Granted two of them are Special Achievement Awards but they are still Oscar statuettes
@adamtain7627 5 жыл бұрын
33:34-34:25 Best part
@stemjesper 3 жыл бұрын
I wanne be Alan Menken when I grow up
@matheusfugita4739 6 ай бұрын
I come to this interview frequently, as I consider it to be one of the best interviews done with Alan. Could you tell me how I can get in touch with him? Do you have his email or any contact details? I would really like to interview him. There is no record of him being interviewed by Brazilians and I really wanted to be responsible for doing this for my country.
@ElachimArtist 7 жыл бұрын
Live-action original movie musicals almost impossible (quote Anderson-Lopez, ~10:00)? So what did they do then in the early days of the talkies till the 60s? I heard original movie musicals were fairly popular then. ;P Otherwise great piece of insight into the mind of one of the greatest!
@perfectajo 7 жыл бұрын
She is, I believe, referring to live action original movie musicals made today. La La Land, for example, is the first (almost certain the first) truly successful (critically and commercially) original movie musical film with original songs and a story not based on a musical stage show in years.
@annapan321 7 жыл бұрын
high school musical
@ShowtuneSampler 6 жыл бұрын
Anna Stilinski I believe she was referring to movie musicals that aren’t complete trash :)
@kryptonianpowers 5 жыл бұрын
I want to ask Alan if he would've collaborated with Michael Jackson when he was still alive back then.
@patrickcarroll1754 5 жыл бұрын
I need to go to bed and I don’t want to.
@musical_lolu4811 3 жыл бұрын
35:19 yyyeahhh I look for Danny Troob. There, done.
@yyessamin 7 жыл бұрын
my hero
@erikspurrell8021 3 жыл бұрын
Alen and are you thinking of coming to Tigrd O R sometime
@matthewaccount 4 жыл бұрын
14:08 Musical Inspirations
@matthewaccount 4 жыл бұрын
31:00 I love how he talks about how there is no such thing of perfection but the respect for the flow and keepin on diggin love tht
@matthewaccount 4 жыл бұрын
His advice: to invest on process, not results
@adamtain7627 5 жыл бұрын
41:23-42:24
@aashisheapen8230 3 жыл бұрын
22:00 sheet music
@lerigoureux6474 4 жыл бұрын
22:50 - I'm so glad he didn't fall in this trap...
@soccerlove1881 2 жыл бұрын
33:40
@mustuploadtoo7543 3 жыл бұрын
9:15 to 9:28 was awkward or was it just me?
@christianali5431 7 жыл бұрын
Well, say what you want about frozen, but they gave credit where credit was due.
@MrGabeanator 5 жыл бұрын
Christian Ali I've always wondered what Alan thought of frozen
@cbismarck07 2 жыл бұрын
I mean, they were paying homage to older Disney musicals, bur not necessarily trying to replicate what Alan had done. Frozen is good in its own way. For the First Time in Forever is the classic kind of I Want song. Super orchestral and princessy. But then you have Let it Go, which is pop-influenced. Somehow these two pieces work in the same project.
@lerigoureux6474 4 жыл бұрын
Oh fuck, I thought he had perfect pitch !
@edwardwatkins6572 2 жыл бұрын
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@doctorstrange367 4 жыл бұрын
24:22 :) 33:38 :)
@mustuploadtoo7543 2 жыл бұрын
alan menken might be a better composer than bach 🤔
@NuclearGrifter Жыл бұрын
looooooooooool
@aristarchusx1111 Жыл бұрын
I love Menken's músic and Bach's music, but I seriously doubt that making that comparison would make sense, lol.
@yuto2465 Жыл бұрын
45:16 ポカホンタス自分用
@edwardwatkins6572 Жыл бұрын
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@marcschndr 5 жыл бұрын
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