Tag: Disney

The Little Mermaid

SoS contributes to remake of another Disney classic

SoS worked on a number Disney films to be released this summer. The first is the live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid”. SoS transcribed all vocal performances, including the new recordings of the classic songs and new songs by Alan Menken and Lin-Manuel Miranda. The transcriptions, used to dub the non-English language versions of the film, give Ariel, Sebastian, Ursula, and the other characters the ability to sing to audiences in their own languages throughout the world.

“The Little Mermaid” features wonderful performances by Halle Bailey, Daveed Diggs, Awkwafina, and Melissa McCarthy.

2022 Highlights

In spite of the continuing COVID pandemic, 2022 had a number of highlights for Symbols of Sound. It was a busy year for our work with Disney, beginning with an Oscar for 2021’s Encanto. The year also saw work on a number of features including Turning Red, Disenchanted, Strange World, Pinocchio, Hocus Pocus 2, Chip ‘N Dale Rescue Rangers, Fire Island, Amsterdam, and Zombies 3; as well as several TV and streaming specials such as The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, Mickey Saves Christmas, and Lego Star Wars Summer Vacation; along with the usual run of regular TV and streaming series episodes.

Aside from Disney, SoS provided music preparation for the Oscar-nominated film Women Talking, and printing sheet music to be used in scenes for the Whitney Houston biopic I Wanna Dance With Somebody.

In the live performance realm, SoS once again provided music contracting and music preparation for the annual SCL Awards, a show which becomes a larger part of the Hollywood awards season every year.

One surprise highlight of 2022 was a wonderful orchestral demo recording for “The Little Women Musical” composed by Dan Redfeld with lyrics by Christina Harding and John Koladziej. Aside from music preparation, SoS’s Jason Poss also provided score reading and “golden ears” in the booth for multiple days of orchestra and vocal recordings.

Watch this space for news about more exciting projects in 2023.

Disney Plus Day

SoS contributes to several new releases

As part of their Disney+ Day celebration, Disney is premiering new films and shows that include our work. SoS provided music transcription and created sheet music for foreign dubbing for several new releases.

“Pinocchio”, starring Tom Hanks , is a live-action remake of the classic 1940 animated film.

“Cars on the Road” is a new streaming series from Pixar’s much-loved “Cars” franchise which includes several new songs.

The new Simpsons short “Welcome to the Club” pairs Lisa Simpson in a musical number with several classic Disney female villains.

SoS is proud of over fifteen years helping Disney Character Voices International share the Disney magic worldwide.

The Madrigal family from the film Encanto

Encanto wins Oscar

awarded "Best Animated Feature"

Encanto was awarded “Best Animated Feature” at the 94th Academy Awards. Congratulations to the entire team who created this film.

SoS is proud to have worked with Disney Character Voices International to make this important film speak to people in their own languages. SoS provided music transcription and created new tools to assist in foreign dubbing of all songs in the film.

Turning Red characters posing as

Disney/Pixar’s Turning Red

4*Town steals hearts around the world

Turning Red released today.

SoS provided music transcription for foreign dubbing of all songs in the film. We help 4*Town steal the hearts of fictional middle-schoolers in dozens of languages!