![]() We did this by combining Western music with Indigenous vocals, flutes, and percussion. G: From the very beginning, John and I wanted to evoke an ancient Incan sound of a lost kingdom of Indigenous people. Talk us through the amazing instrumentation, and the mix of cultures you bring to the score. Hopefully, that classic sound will stand the test of time and sound fresh 20 years from now. Instead, I think that what we tried to do for Dora’s music was give the film a big Hollywood adventure score sound. I think it’s a mistake to think that a kids’ movie needs a ‘kids’-type score. Home Alone, for instance, has that great John Williams theme. J: To me, great family movies always have a memorable theme or two. When you heard the themes played with those instruments, it created a memorable sound. For example, in Chicken Run, a score by John Powell and Harry Gregson-Williams, the composers utilised whistling and the use of kazoos. ![]() Sometimes, just one instrument will play a big part in a theme. John Williams is the master of utilising themes that are transformed throughout an entire film.Īlso, instrumentation plays a big role in a catchy sound. For example, everyone remembers the themes from E.T. G: A great score generally has themes that you can sing. What makes a great, catchy, and entertaining score for a children’s flick? It’s always great to get feedback from those music fans that love and support film music. Dora needed a great big adventure score that also had a lot of heart. J: Well, it’s quite an honour to write music that people around the world can relate to. She has more developed themes, and even more epic adventure music. I wanted to make sure the kids who hear the score for the live-action film can relate to the themes, yet are challenged with new sounds and instrumentation.ĭora is a teenager in the film. Children around the world love Dora and Diego. G: I enjoy creating music that is representative of the characters and culture of the story. What do you feel is your responsibility as a composer when writing some of the earliest film music these children will hear in their lives? The movie Dora and the Lost City of Gold is a live-action version of the animated series, and I suspect kids around the world are going to go nuts for it. I thought ‘what a great role model Dora is’. I was struck by Dora’s adventurous spirit and positivity. JOHN: I discovered Dora years ago when my nieces wanted to watch their favorite TV show called Dora the Explorer. I always enjoyed it because she taught Spanish and English to millions of people. GERMAINE: I used to watch Dora with my son and also family friends. When did you first discover Dora the Explorer? Germaine and John with Dora director James Bobin at the LA premiere.
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