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The animated musical fantasy film Moana was released in theatres in the United States on November 23, 2016. Written by Jared Bush and directed by John Musker and Ron Clements, the film received a positive response from audiences worldwide.
It garnered praise for its animation, storyline, and voiceovers. The film was also lauded for its unique tracklist which comprised of songs in multiple languages including English, Samoan, and the Tokelauan language. Moana has music by Mark Mancina, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Opetaia Foaʻi.
Some of the songs that gained the most popularity among audiences were How Far I'll Go, You're Welcome, and We Know the Way.
After the success of Moana, Disney is coming with part two of the film. Moana 2 is scheduled to be released on November 27, 2024.
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The film's soundtrack can be divided into Disc One and Disc Two. While Disc One comprises 40 tracks, Disc Two comprises of 19 tracks, totaling the range of tracks at 59.
Disc one
- Tulou Tagaloa performed by Olivia Foa'i
- An Innocent Warrior performed by Vai Mahina, Sulata Foai-Amiatu, and Matthew Ineleo
- Where You Are performed by Christopher Jackson, Rachel House, Nicole Scherzinger, Auliʻi Cravalho, and Louise Bush
- How Far I'll Go performed by Auliʻi Cravalho
- Prologue performed by Mark Mancina
- How Far I'll Go (Reprise) performed by Auliʻi Cravalho
- You're Welcome performed by Dwayne Johnson
- Shiny performed by Jemaine Clement
- We Know the Way performed by Opetaia Foa'i and Lin-Manuel Miranda
- Logo Te Pate performed by Olivia Foa'i, Opetaia Foa'i, and Talaga Steve Sale
- Know Who You Are performed by Auliʻi Cravalho, Vai Mahina, Olivia Foa'i, Opetaia Foa'i and Matthew Ineleo
- We Know the Way (Finale) performed by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Opetaia Foa'i
- I Am Moana (Song of the Ancestors) performed by Rachel House and Auliʻi Cravalho
- How Far I'll Go (Alessia Cara version) performed by Alessia Cara
- He Was You performed by Mark Mancina
- Village Crazy Lady performed by Mark Mancina
- Cavern performed by Mark Mancina
- The Ocean Chose You performed by Mark Mancina
- The Hook performed by Mark Mancina
- You're Welcome (featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda) performed by Jordan Fisher
- Tala's Deathbed performed by Mark Mancina
- Battle of Wills performed by Mark Mancina
- Kakamora performed by Mark Mancina
- If I Were the Ocean performed by Mark Mancina
- Wayfinding performed by Mark Mancina
- Climbing performed by Mark Mancina
- Tamatoa's Lair performed by Mark Mancina
- Great Escape performed by Mark Mancina
- Te Ka Attacks performed by Mark Mancina and Opetaia Foa'i
- Maui Leaves performed by Mark Mancina
- Heartache performed by Mark Mancina
- Tala Returns performed by Mark Mancina
- Shiny Heart performed by Mark Mancina
- Te Fiti Restored performed by Mark Mancina and Opetaia Foa'i
- Hand of a God performed by Mark Mancina
- Voyager Tagaloa performed by Mark Mancina and Opetaia Foa'i
- Toe Feiloa'i performed by Mark Mancina
- Sails to Te Fiti performed by Mark Mancina and Opetaia Foa'i
- Navigating Home performed by Mark Mancina
- The Return to Voyaging performed by Mark Mancina and Opetaia Foa'i
Disc Two
- Unstoppable (outtake) performed by Lin-Manuel Miranda
- More (outtake) performed by Marcy Harriell
- More (Reprise) (outtake) performed by Marcy Harriell
- Warrior Face (outtake) performed by Lin-Manuel Miranda
- Where You Are (demo) performed by Lin-Manuel Miranda
- You're Welcome (demo) performed by Lin-Manuel Miranda
- How Far I'll Go (instrumental) performed by Lin-Manuel Miranda
- Shiny (demo) performed by Lin-Manuel Miranda
- Village Crazy Lady (score demo) performed by Mark Mancina
- Cavern (score demo) performed by Mark Mancina
- Prologue(score demo) performed by Mark Mancina
- Kakamora (Ocean Creatures) (score demo) performed by Mark Mancina
- You're Welcome (instrumental) performed by Lin-Manuel Miranda
- It's Called Wayfinding (score demo) performed by Mark Mancina
- Sails to Te Fiti (score demo) performed by Mark Mancina
- Maui Battles (score demo) performed by Mark Mancina
- Sea Monsters (score demo) performed by Mark Mancina
- Maui Leaves (score demo) by performed Mark Mancina
- Tala Returns (score demo) performed by Mark Mancina
Also read: Why Moana may be the best Disney Princess movie of all time, explained.
About the film
The official synopsis for Moana from Walt Disney Animation Studios reads:
"Moana, an epic adventure about a spirited teen who sets sail on a daring mission to prove herself a master wayfinder and fulfill her ancestors’ unfinished quest."
It continues:
"During her journey, Moana (Auli‘i Cravalho) meets the mighty demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson), and together they cross the ocean on a fun-filled, action-packed voyage, encountering enormous sea creatures, breathtaking underworlds and impossible odds. Along the way, Moana discovers the one thing she’s always sought: her own identity."
Moana is available for streaming on Disney Plus, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV Plus, Fandango at Home, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
