| ZOOEY DESCHANEL + 'Winnie The Pooh' = Hundred Acre Wood soundtrack! |
| Written by Shahlin Graves |
| Monday, 11 April 2011 15:00 |
 ZOOEY DESCHANEL has recorded three songs for the soundtrack of the upcoming 'WINNIE THE POOH' movie, including her own version of the 'Winnie The Pooh' theme-song (on which she also plays the ukulele), 'A Very Important Thing To Do', and an original song written by Deschanel and performed with She & Him other-half M. Ward for the end-credits, 'So Long'. Zooey also lent her voice to the tracks 'Everything Is Honey' and 'Pooh's Finale'. “This has been one of the most fun experiences I’ve ever had. And I’ve just been thanking my lucky stars that I was able to work on this movie, because it’s delightful. I’m a big fan of Winnie the Pooh and all his friends. It’s really hard to pick a favorite: Winnie the Pooh is so special, he loves honey and he’s just cool. Eeyore is amazing, I love Eeyore. And Piglet is so small. It’s really a four-way tie between Winnie the Pooh, Eeyore, Piglet and Tigger." - Zooey Deschanel Of 'So Long' which Deschanel wrote especially for the film, she says that: "When I was writing ‘So Long', I just held the images for the end credits in my mind. I spent a number of days tinkering with ideas, melodies and chord progressions that I thought would fit the images, the new music being written and the original Sherman Brothers stuff-- but still be my own thing. The song definitely has its own feel, but also pays respect to the original." Zooey on writing 'So Long' on the piano: "I usually write on piano because that's the first instrument that I learned when I was a little kid. All of my musical theory knowledge is in linear piano form." Zooey on writing vocal arrangements: "I’m always thinking in terms of vocals, and arranging a fabric of vocals is the most exciting part. I love to sing backup parts—I always try to squeeze in as many as possible. It’s fun; it’s my style." "Walt Disney Animation Studios returns to the Hundred Acre Wood with “Winnie the Pooh,” the first big-screen Pooh adventure from Disney animation in more than 35 years. With the timeless charm, wit and whimsy of the original featurettes, this all-new movie reunites audiences with the philosophical “bear of very little brain” and friends Tigger, Rabbit, Piglet, Owl, Kanga, Roo—and last, but certainly not least, Eeyore, who has lost his tail. “Ever have one of those days where you just can’t win, Eeyore?” asks Pooh. Owl sends the whole gang on a wild quest to save Christopher Robin from an imaginary culprit. It turns out to be a very busy day for a bear who simply set out to find some honey. Inspired by three stories from A.A. Milne’s books in Disney’s classic, hand-drawn art style, “Winnie the Pooh” hits theaters in select international markets in Spring 2011; the U.S. release date is July 15, 2011." 'Winnie The Pooh' releases in New Zealand cinemas on October 6th, 2011. Watch a preview of Zooey Deschanel recording 'So Long' (/check out the rock that Ben Gibbard gave her) below...  |
