Episode 27. Spotlight on Lyricist Howard Ashman & bringing "I Want" songs to Disney
/Learn the hallmarks of Ashman’s lyric style and how he brought the dramatic conventions of musical theatre songs to Disney.
Howard Ashman was playwright, lyricist, and director who wrote lyrics for some of my favorite shows: Smile, Little Shop of Horrors, The Little Mermaid, and Beauty and the Beast. His song lyrics feature delightful rhymes and incredibly specific imagery that enrich the world of the musical.
In this episode, I analyze lyrics from his hit shows and put a spotlight on how he uses songs to
create more three-dimensional characters
paint the specific world of the show
and communicate a character’s “want” through the “I want” song
Songs we’ll discuss include “Under the Sea,” “Be Our Guest,” “Part of Your World,” and “Somewhere that’s Green,” and “Until Tomorrow Night.”
If you’re ready to get a deeper understanding of Ashman’s lyrics that will in turn deepen your enjoyment of performing his songs, then press play now!
Xo,
Korrie
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Mentioned in this episode: Howard, a documentary about Howard Ashman available on Disney+.
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