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Energetic and playful music resonated from the fingertips of the little girl, and with Angela's radiant smile and the rhythm's ebbs and flows, a vibrant feeling filled the air.
"So no one told you life was gonna be this way..." When Angela sang the first line, Jessica raised a small wooden clapboard she somehow managed to get hold of and playfully tapped it in all directions.
"Your job's a joke, you're broke, you're love life's DOA. It's like you're always stuck in second gear. Well, it hasn't been your day, your week, your month, or even your year." The little girl continued to sing cheerfully, and before starting the next line, she winked at Jessica and sang, "But I'll be there for you!"
Jessica, who had been strumming the acoustic guitar all along, immediately joined in with a cheerful smile and said, "When the rain starts to pour!"
Before she could finish, Angela followed with another line, "I'll be there for you!"
Jessica continued, "Like I've been there before!"
When the little girl sang for the third time, "I'll be there for you!"
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Although Jessica still smiled and added, "'Cause you're there for me too!" her eyes were filled with emotion as she looked at Angela.
The simple and unadorned lyrics quickly touched everyone. Regardless of who you are, there will always be setbacks and failures in life, but even in the depths of despair, there will always be help from family and friends. The charm of this song lies in its optimistic and playful spirit, portraying the friendship between friends in life, making it impossible not to love.
This song is called "I'll Be There For You." It's not the famous song by the Backstreet Boys but the theme song of the renowned American sitcom "Friends"! Yes, that's right, it's "Friends," which aired on NBC in 1994 and ran for a full 10 seasons, becoming a nationwide sensation. This TV series wasn't a big-budget production, nor did it have grandiose scenes. It simply depicted the daily lives of six good friends over the course of ten years. It may sound ordinary and mundane, but only those who have watched it know how interesting, exciting, and captivating the stories inside are. Angela had watched it countless times in her previous life, and she absolutely adored the theme song, which seemed tailor-made for her.
There was a time when she contemplated plagiarizing "Friends," but that thought quickly faded away. It's a pity that if she were a decade older, plagiarizing "Friends" wouldn't be a problem, but now, it's absolutely out of the question! Right now, it would be better for her to write something like "Forrest Gump" rather than "Friends"!
Writing "Friends" is quite complex and requires a deep social experience and the ability to observe and explore the small humor and trivialities of life with sensitivity. Obviously, an 11-year-old girl couldn't possibly have that kind of experience! "Friends" had a total of 10 seasons, with approximately 23 to 25 episodes per season, each lasting about 20 minutes. If we calculate based on 23 episodes per season and 20 minutes per episode, that's a total of 4,600 minutes! To capture the lives, friendships, troubles, laughter, conflicts, love, and work of six friends over ten years within those 4,600 minutes, it's unlikely a young girl could accomplish it. Even in her previous life, the entire script of "Friends" was completed by many talented individuals.
Oh, of course, American TV shows never have a complete script. They always make various modifications based on the audience's feedback after shooting one or two seasons. But even if we reduce those 4,600 minutes by one-tenth, 460 minutes, it still can't be compared to a 180-minute movie script. If she were to write it, she would probably have to devote her entire life to it. So if she wants to write a TV script, she'll have to wait until she's an adult, at least. However, just like her aspirations to buy stocks back then, this is only a small part of Angela's unfulfilled grand plan. For now, she can only set her schemes aside and focus on other endeavors.
The song concluded, and applause erupted once again, accompanied by a bit of whistling. Angela took Jessica's hand, and like at the end of a stage play, they opened their arms and bowed to the audience before returning to the bonfire.
"I finally understand why the crew calls you a surprise," Meg said, lightly clapping her hands and smiling.
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"Yes, it's a beautiful piece of music. Angela, how did you manage to write these three different styles of music?" Dennis asked, taking the electric guitar back from the little girl. As a music lover himself, he particularly resonated with the final song, "I'll Be There For You."
The little girl glanced around and noticed that Nancy, Charles, and others sitting by the bonfire were all looking at her. She felt a bit nervous, realizing that her performance tonight had been quite extraordinary. After all, as an 11-year-old girl who wrote her own script, she had already achieved something impressive. But to also compose her own songs, play them, and sing so well, she didn't mind being called a genius. However, if being a genius meant having to report to the National Academy of Sciences, then she'd rather pass.
"I remember... I told Nancy before, I used to..." The little girl brought up her ADHD explanation again, emphasizing her remarkable musical talent. Whenever people asked her about it, she could answer fluently, leaving them in awe. As the admiration of those around her filled the air, one person remained lost in thought. It was George Wells, who had returned to the film company the previous day but hurriedly came back to the set today. His mind was occupied with deep contemplation.
This situation was quite peculiar, wasn't it? George, despite his role as a production manager, had previously mentioned that his main responsibility was overseeing the financial aspects of Disney. However, it was also known that he held the position of head of the script review department at Touchstone Films. Could it be that the script review department of the film company had become so idle?
Of course not! If someone were to ask George in this way, he would certainly respond like this. The reason he returned to the set so quickly was obviously for a reason. Otherwise, why would he have just returned to Los Angeles, not rested, and rushed back to the Napa Valley vineyard in Northern California?
And as for the specific reason, do you remember the script for "The Lion King"?
After Disney obtained it from the little girl, they had been making preparations all along. It wasn't until several days later, when they needed to return the original manuscript, that someone discovered a piece of additional sheet music and a few loose pages at the back of the animated script! These few pages were different from the script paper, clearly inserted in. Upon closer inspection, it was found to be two songs, and the sheet music was for one of them.
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Yes, these are the two main theme songs of the original version of "The Lion King," "Circle of Life" and "Can You Feel the Love Tonight." These two songs were essentially tailor-made for "The Lion King" and whether it was the grandeur of "Circle of Life" at the beginning or the tender and sweet atmosphere of "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" when Simba and Nala reunite, they were both classics.
It was due to these two songs that Disney achieved some success at the 67th Academy Awards, which had been dominated by "Forrest Gump." One can only imagine the shock that Disney, who had already recognized the immense value of "The Lion King," would experience when the staff reported this to the animation production department.
But when it came to the origins of these two songs, there were differing opinions among Disney executives. Although the handwriting was indeed Angela's, in addition to her own annotations below the two songs, such as her note under "Circle of Life" that said: "It should start with a cry in an African style, as the sun rises and all things begin to come alive. Life may go through cycles, and everything has its ups and downs, but life always continues." If the music and visuals align perfectly, everyone will be able to envision a vibrant African savannah. With a sweet yet powerful female voice leading the main part of the song, it will create a striking contrast and captivate the audience.
However, most people were skeptical. Evelyn Conde, the head of the animation department, expressed her doubts. "I find it hard to believe, gentlemen. She's just a child, an 11-year-old who has never been to Africa. What we see on television about Africa is one thing, but the reality is another. I don't know if she has received formal music training, but even if she did, it would be extremely difficult for her to compose two different styles of music like this."
Despite the skepticism, the songs aligned so perfectly with the animated film that they had to acquire them. Therefore, CEO Eisner made the decision to have someone make polite and proper contact with the little girl.
If she was indeed the author, they would proceed with acquiring the songs and then sort out the details. If she was not the author, they needed to find out who the actual author was. Naturally, George Wells, who had recently returned to Los Angeles as the production manager of "The Parent Trap" was the perfect choice for this task.
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However, at this moment, after listening to the three songs by the little girl, George's thoughts had already drifted away from this assigned task. He started thinking about Hollywood Records, another subsidiary of Disney. Established on January 1, 1990, the record label was still in its early stages.
Although the little girl's vocal technique might have room for improvement, her singing displayed no trace of immaturity. Moreover, she effortlessly handled various styles of songs. Otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to create three songs of such distinct styles.
George had complete confidence in Angela's ability to write lyrics and compose music. If the record company wanted to establish itself in the music industry, signing a record contract with Angela would be the best choice. Those with foresight would undoubtedly agree.
It wasn't surprising that George's thoughts jumped so far ahead. Just consider who his uncle was, and the immense pressure he faced would become clear—Frank Wells, the current President and COO of Disney, and a close friend of the Chairman and CEO, Michael Eisner!
For George, he absolutely did not want anyone to doubt his professional abilities because of his familial connection to the president. So hardly anyone at Disney knew about his relationship with the president, including his good friend Matthew. At the same time, he was eager to make significant achievements in his career to prove to everyone that he could succeed without relying on his uncle's help.
That's why Eisner consistently emphasized the importance of patience to George, and that's why he valued the little girl so much.
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Energetic and playful music resonated from the fingertips of the little girl, and with Angela's radiant smile and the rhythm's ebbs and flows, a vibrant feeling filled the air.
"So no one told you life was gonna be this way..." When Angela sang the first line, Jessica raised a small wooden clapboard she somehow managed to get hold of and playfully tapped it in all directions.
"Your job's a joke, you're broke, you're love life's DOA. It's like you're always stuck in second gear. Well, it hasn't been your day, your week, your month, or even your year." The little girl continued to sing cheerfully, and before starting the next line, she winked at Jessica and sang, "But I'll be there for you!"
Jessica, who had been strumming the acoustic guitar all along, immediately joined in with a cheerful smile and said, "When the rain starts to pour!"
Before she could finish, Angela followed with another line, "I'll be there for you!"
Jessica continued, "Like I've been there before!"
When the little girl sang for the third time, "I'll be there for you!"
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Although Jessica still smiled and added, "'Cause you're there for me too!" her eyes were filled with emotion as she looked at Angela.
The simple and unadorned lyrics quickly touched everyone. Regardless of who you are, there will always be setbacks and failures in life, but even in the depths of despair, there will always be help from family and friends. The charm of this song lies in its optimistic and playful spirit, portraying the friendship between friends in life, making it impossible not to love.
This song is called "I'll Be There For You." It's not the famous song by the Backstreet Boys but the theme song of the renowned American sitcom "Friends"! Yes, that's right, it's "Friends," which aired on NBC in 1994 and ran for a full 10 seasons, becoming a nationwide sensation. This TV series wasn't a big-budget production, nor did it have grandiose scenes. It simply depicted the daily lives of six good friends over the course of ten years. It may sound ordinary and mundane, but only those who have watched it know how interesting, exciting, and captivating the stories inside are. Angela had watched it countless times in her previous life, and she absolutely adored the theme song, which seemed tailor-made for her.
There was a time when she contemplated plagiarizing "Friends," but that thought quickly faded away. It's a pity that if she were a decade older, plagiarizing "Friends" wouldn't be a problem, but now, it's absolutely out of the question! Right now, it would be better for her to write something like "Forrest Gump" rather than "Friends"!
Writing "Friends" is quite complex and requires a deep social experience and the ability to observe and explore the small humor and trivialities of life with sensitivity. Obviously, an 11-year-old girl couldn't possibly have that kind of experience! "Friends" had a total of 10 seasons, with approximately 23 to 25 episodes per season, each lasting about 20 minutes. If we calculate based on 23 episodes per season and 20 minutes per episode, that's a total of 4,600 minutes! To capture the lives, friendships, troubles, laughter, conflicts, love, and work of six friends over ten years within those 4,600 minutes, it's unlikely a young girl could accomplish it. Even in her previous life, the entire script of "Friends" was completed by many talented individuals.
Oh, of course, American TV shows never have a complete script. They always make various modifications based on the audience's feedback after shooting one or two seasons. But even if we reduce those 4,600 minutes by one-tenth, 460 minutes, it still can't be compared to a 180-minute movie script. If she were to write it, she would probably have to devote her entire life to it. So if she wants to write a TV script, she'll have to wait until she's an adult, at least. However, just like her aspirations to buy stocks back then, this is only a small part of Angela's unfulfilled grand plan. For now, she can only set her schemes aside and focus on other endeavors.
The song concluded, and applause erupted once again, accompanied by a bit of whistling. Angela took Jessica's hand, and like at the end of a stage play, they opened their arms and bowed to the audience before returning to the bonfire.
"I finally understand why the crew calls you a surprise," Meg said, lightly clapping her hands and smiling.
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"Yes, it's a beautiful piece of music. Angela, how did you manage to write these three different styles of music?" Dennis asked, taking the electric guitar back from the little girl. As a music lover himself, he particularly resonated with the final song, "I'll Be There For You."
The little girl glanced around and noticed that Nancy, Charles, and others sitting by the bonfire were all looking at her. She felt a bit nervous, realizing that her performance tonight had been quite extraordinary. After all, as an 11-year-old girl who wrote her own script, she had already achieved something impressive. But to also compose her own songs, play them, and sing so well, she didn't mind being called a genius. However, if being a genius meant having to report to the National Academy of Sciences, then she'd rather pass.
"I remember... I told Nancy before, I used to..." The little girl brought up her ADHD explanation again, emphasizing her remarkable musical talent. Whenever people asked her about it, she could answer fluently, leaving them in awe. As the admiration of those around her filled the air, one person remained lost in thought. It was George Wells, who had returned to the film company the previous day but hurriedly came back to the set today. His mind was occupied with deep contemplation.
This situation was quite peculiar, wasn't it? George, despite his role as a production manager, had previously mentioned that his main responsibility was overseeing the financial aspects of Disney. However, it was also known that he held the position of head of the script review department at Touchstone Films. Could it be that the script review department of the film company had become so idle?
Of course not! If someone were to ask George in this way, he would certainly respond like this. The reason he returned to the set so quickly was obviously for a reason. Otherwise, why would he have just returned to Los Angeles, not rested, and rushed back to the Napa Valley vineyard in Northern California?
And as for the specific reason, do you remember the script for "The Lion King"?
After Disney obtained it from the little girl, they had been making preparations all along. It wasn't until several days later, when they needed to return the original manuscript, that someone discovered a piece of additional sheet music and a few loose pages at the back of the animated script! These few pages were different from the script paper, clearly inserted in. Upon closer inspection, it was found to be two songs, and the sheet music was for one of them.
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Yes, these are the two main theme songs of the original version of "The Lion King," "Circle of Life" and "Can You Feel the Love Tonight." These two songs were essentially tailor-made for "The Lion King" and whether it was the grandeur of "Circle of Life" at the beginning or the tender and sweet atmosphere of "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" when Simba and Nala reunite, they were both classics.
It was due to these two songs that Disney achieved some success at the 67th Academy Awards, which had been dominated by "Forrest Gump." One can only imagine the shock that Disney, who had already recognized the immense value of "The Lion King," would experience when the staff reported this to the animation production department.
But when it came to the origins of these two songs, there were differing opinions among Disney executives. Although the handwriting was indeed Angela's, in addition to her own annotations below the two songs, such as her note under "Circle of Life" that said: "It should start with a cry in an African style, as the sun rises and all things begin to come alive. Life may go through cycles, and everything has its ups and downs, but life always continues." If the music and visuals align perfectly, everyone will be able to envision a vibrant African savannah. With a sweet yet powerful female voice leading the main part of the song, it will create a striking contrast and captivate the audience.
However, most people were skeptical. Evelyn Conde, the head of the animation department, expressed her doubts. "I find it hard to believe, gentlemen. She's just a child, an 11-year-old who has never been to Africa. What we see on television about Africa is one thing, but the reality is another. I don't know if she has received formal music training, but even if she did, it would be extremely difficult for her to compose two different styles of music like this."
Despite the skepticism, the songs aligned so perfectly with the animated film that they had to acquire them. Therefore, CEO Eisner made the decision to have someone make polite and proper contact with the little girl.
If she was indeed the author, they would proceed with acquiring the songs and then sort out the details. If she was not the author, they needed to find out who the actual author was. Naturally, George Wells, who had recently returned to Los Angeles as the production manager of "The Parent Trap" was the perfect choice for this task.
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However, at this moment, after listening to the three songs by the little girl, George's thoughts had already drifted away from this assigned task. He started thinking about Hollywood Records, another subsidiary of Disney. Established on January 1, 1990, the record label was still in its early stages.
Although the little girl's vocal technique might have room for improvement, her singing displayed no trace of immaturity. Moreover, she effortlessly handled various styles of songs. Otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to create three songs of such distinct styles.
George had complete confidence in Angela's ability to write lyrics and compose music. If the record company wanted to establish itself in the music industry, signing a record contract with Angela would be the best choice. Those with foresight would undoubtedly agree.
It wasn't surprising that George's thoughts jumped so far ahead. Just consider who his uncle was, and the immense pressure he faced would become clear—Frank Wells, the current President and COO of Disney, and a close friend of the Chairman and CEO, Michael Eisner!
For George, he absolutely did not want anyone to doubt his professional abilities because of his familial connection to the president. So hardly anyone at Disney knew about his relationship with the president, including his good friend Matthew. At the same time, he was eager to make significant achievements in his career to prove to everyone that he could succeed without relying on his uncle's help.
That's why Eisner consistently emphasized the importance of patience to George, and that's why he valued the little girl so much.
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