Pocahontas: Dancing To The Wedding Drum

[@andrewthefanboy1640]

It's nice to see a little interaction between Pocahontas and Kocham

[@stienengelaar3857]

Yeah indeed!

[@EllaBeeMediaGroup]

Aint that the Truth

[@LittleBulleteye]

Wait, Kocoum was supposed to smile AND sing in the movie?

[@iridessamodiva]

Hahahaha omg

[@musiclover_kb4913]

Yeah hearing him sing definitely weirds me out

[@Angie2343]

James Fall is a gorgeous singer.

[@rosapayne5660]

That's a new one

[@Thebeatles19632]

@@musiclover_kb4913 no wonder this was cut from the movie and for good reason

[@musiclover_kb4913]

I'm actually glad they cut this out of the film, because it's too cheerful and all over the place; in short, it would've created a tonal imbalance with the rest of the film, because the film itself is mostly serious. However, I do think this scene would've added a little more of a balance with Kocoum's character, in that this scene shows that he does care about Pocahontas.

[@ChaoticButterfly]

This kind of makes me wonder if the house they put John Smith in was the one that Kocoum built for them, since there was nothing in it, it was obviously not lived in at all. If so... ouch.

[@Seek1878]

ChaoticButterfly Nah, it was too small to be a house.

[@ChaoticButterfly]

loner1878 Eh. I don't know, if you look at the size of the one in the sketch...

[@Seek1878]

ChaoticButterfly I don't think it would be unusual to have a hut for prisoners set up.

[@ChaoticButterfly]

loner1878 Since Kocoum was dead, and likely had prepared a house for them (since they were pretty much betrothed), it's very possible that they used that house to keep him prisoner.

[@musiclover_kb4913]

+ChaoticButterfly Yeah I never thought about that, but now that you mention it, they may as well have done that

[@TaoKiomi]

The reason for Kokoum being the way he was in the final version of the film is glaringly obvious. To have such a likable, well-meaning character cheated on and shot would have been too much for everyone, and would have caused the audience to quickly lose interest in the movie's main "heroes" (at bare minimum). On the other hand though, it would have painted a far more interesting love story.

[@Angie2343]

He would have been a great husband for Matoaka in modern times at least.

[@EmmieyCathiey]

There’s always fanfiction.

[@girlishgamer1]

@@Angie2343 He really was her husband IRL. When Matoaka came of age in 1612, they got married and she actually liked him.

[@Angie2343]

@@girlishgamer1 I know. If only it was the case in the actual film.

[@Angie2343]

@@EmmieyCathiey Agreed. Oh, speaking of fanfiction, I am making a reboot of the cartoon Sonic Underground! sonicfanon.fandom.com/wiki/Category:AngieYaz_Sonic_Underground_reboot

[@ashleyfaminial964]

I understand why they deleted this scene, this Kocuam wouldn't fit that 'warrior' look that he is supposed to be played out to be that puts off Pocahontas in the first place (she said he is always serious). And I find that the story folds in a way of 'true love', the original Kocuam only asked for Pocahontas' hand because he is the bravest warrior and therefore MUST marry the chief's daughter in honour of saving the tribe, most tribes in history did it this way; and this would have made the love story of Pocahontas and John Smith more organic (though historically they weren't really lovers, just friends). I feel like they've adapted this scene/song instead to Mulan's "Honour To Us All"

[@1dmaio1310]

kocoum was so sweet here

[@DragonPrincessAoife]

But thats not who he is, so it doesn't work.

[@Mike0Powell]

I like this. I'm glad it was cut out because it makes Pocahontas seem very trapped when she always seemed a free spirit, but I wish some form of this could have made into the film as it prompts "Just Around the Riverbend" really well and makes the ending of the song have even more weight.

[@kristinahuchison2511]

Isn’t that the point though? She feels like she’s being forced to choose between a man she fell in love with and her tribe excited for her marriage to a respected warrior. I think this song is maybe a bit too cheery for how I always saw Kocuom, but it does show how Pocahontas isn’t that kind of woman and feels pressured from her people to just be happy and forget about John Smith

[@MRS.TRIPLE-A321]

Everyone seems 50/50 about Disney creating and deciding to cut this scene out of the final film. I thought it was always obvious Kocoum loved Pocahontas. Even in the scene where Kocoum comes into the cornfield to look after Pocahontas & Nikoma and Pocahontas isn't there. How he says both in his tone & body language "Pocahontas can't keep running off it's dangerous out there, tell her that...she listens to you." How he walks away from Nikoma is if he's lost a battle and that's probably how he felt that he can conquer any enemy on the battlefield but, he is constantly losing the battle for Pocahontas heart because she's always disappearing when he comes on the scene. Even when Nikoma alerts Kocoum of Pocahontas' whereabouts he sounds genuinely concerned and worried for her safety. This scene is just TOO Disney. I think the final cut is perfect and reminds us love just like people come in many different languages and the way Kocoum translated his love for Pocahontas came off foreign to her and apparently many of us.

[@Angie2343]

I loved the deleted scene "Dancing to the Wedding Drum" so much! Kocoum actually smiled, and sounded happy! He was more like-able, and loved his fiancee so much.

[@rosapayne5660]

At least he did smile. I mean, come on! Ben is absolutely tough as a nail and he smiles often.

[@Angie2343]

@@rosapayne5660 Agreed. I wish we had gotten THIS version of Kocoum instead of the one from the film.

[@rosapayne5660]

@@Angie2343 Right, you'd think if he liked Pocahontas, he would at least smile for her. Ben clearly, in the beginning, smiled for his own wife when saying goodbye to her and, a few times, he even smiled for Lon. But Kocoum, on the other hand, seems like he had all the happiness drained from him. He's almost the epitome of what I imagined when O'Brien was talking to Winston in 1984 about how a person is squeezed empty and filled with the party.

[@Angie2343]

@@rosapayne5660 I agreed. I also liked how everyone in the village ws getting everything ready for the wedding. Even the feast!

[@rosapayne5660]

@@Angie2343 No kidding.

[@JJdaPK]

I like this a lot better. It gives everyone more personality.

[@dear_totheheart]

I loved this! This totally reminded me of Mulan! I actually really wish this was in the movie, it would make Kocoum a much better character. I know you said he was like Gaston but I thought he was cute and was very sweet and sincere, just trying to protect and love his wife-to-be. Although, as people have said above, a bit too Gaston and I can see why she wouldn't want to be his wife. If they kept it in, maybe we would have realized that there was more of a reason than him being so "serious" :D

[@iesusaguilar5871]

Kocoum is like a better version of Gaston, a good one, after all he was only trying to protect his people, he really loved Pocahontas and wanted to protect her and his village, je wasn't a bad guy, too serious, but not a bad guy.

[@epicrapfan73]

Even "Just the way her mother was" reminds me of "And a great hairdo"!

[@BetterWithBob]

I love the "oh crap" look on her face as she sees the celebration.

[@Seek1878]

that needs to be a meme

[@coolgirl1744]

this would've made Kocoums character more like able which would've made the scene where pocahontas and john smith kiss more heart breaking for both the audience and Kocoum cuz then he'd be seeing the person that he actually cared for fall for someone else.. but then again it would make Pocahontas seem like more of a jerk...

[@shrubert]

***** Yeah I agree with you. This Kocuom gives more of a villain vibe. Well, not really a villain but kind of not a character who shares the same views as the protagonist so I would have cared less when he died. Although I agree with linvetta6 that Kocuom ended up under developed in the finished movie.

[@JJdaPK]

+Why Omg Yes, but he doesn't realize what he is doing. Unlike Gaston, this guy seems to have good, if misguided, intentions.

[@RollOnToVictory]

I know right, he seems to genuinely care for her with this scene.

[@SodaPopElectric]

Oh i really wish they could have kept this in. it would be such a great tool to teach little girls that just because someone does a lot of nice things for you doesnt mean you owe them a relationship. you never owe any one your life. put the Nice Guys in their places

[@kristinahuchison2511]

I know! It always confuses me whenever I see someone say “Pocahontas should’ve married Kocuom instead” because I know deep down Kocuom did love and care about her a lot, but the point is he never really considered how she felt. While John imo was always there whenever Pocahontas felt alone and in another deleted scene even encouraged her he liked her so much better as a native than trying to be an English lady. And Kocuom imo expected her to be happy to marry him, even in this song doesn’t actually try to ask her, just assumes this is what she wants too.

[@kokobi3nne]

any stranger that may come = John Smith

[@hupsu]

I'm so glad they changed it! Kocoum was so weird.. He actually did remind me of Gaston, just as you mentioned! I love the final version in the movie!

[@nicolelouise9779]

Kocoum is depicted very differently here then in the movie. This scene would've been nice if toned down a bit and Kocoum remains stiff, bc it doesn't seem part of his personality to be so jovial. I'd still like it if he smiled or sang to Pocahontas but in a way that doesn't kick his personality away. A person can be serious, but they can't be like that all the time and he could show that he has a patient, gentle, and more caring side to him. That scene where the kids were surround and playing with him while he just stood there taking it shows this. Shows that he has self control and is a patient person, the kids aren't scared of him despite his appearance and you could say the kids are like 'he's our protector he wouldn't hurt us' kinda thing but if the guy was the type to scold or yell at kids even if he was their protector no kid would approach him. So It would feel more personal bc he rarely shows this side of him but Pocahontas is going to be his wife and he's going to spend his days with her why not make it easier for the both of them? Like after the happy loud music is over and they get in the hut, the music stops and starts again in a small yet gruff voice as he gives himself to Pocahontas. He's a warrior afterall, no good warrior would wear their hearts on their sleeves unless the opponent is the guy kissing your wife. The kiss scene would be so much more heartbreaking.

[@BratzRockAngels]

Agreed, wish they kept this scene in, it's really good.

[@heatherions3769]

I like this. There was no interaction between Kokoum and Pocahontas in the movie and this would have been great.

[@elsakristina2689]

I wonder what it would be like if Native Americans could make their own Pocahontas movie. It'd be really interesting to see their take on her story.

[@adelaide201]

that is an interesting idea

[@elsakristina2689]

Claire Wood Yeah. Maybe they will someday.

[@genlane2681]

She was 9 years old on real life and 11 when they impregnated her in Europe. We would have made a real movie!!

[@lexalina132]

Gen Lane that’s highly inaccurate-unless 11 was a typo. She was 9-10 at the time Jamestown was first settled, about 17 when she married John Rolfe, and about 21 when she died. For better or worst, she WAS an adult...

[@genlane2681]

@@lexalina132 no. For another fact her name was not even Pocahontas. And she was 9 years old when Capt John Smith was captured in 1906. John Smith. The one used in the the disney film. Not rolfe im the second. Who Disney made the story on. And why the comment was made. A 9 year and grown man. I am also a federally recognized and enrolled member of a NATIVE american tribe and her history is Taught to us substantially. We honor Matoakas true history. Liar.

[@cakecrumb095]

Disney always deletes their best songs. This was amazing.

[@cosmicsins6226]

THIS IS BETTER THAN IF I NEVER KNEW YOU

[@KitKat_293]

I wish they had developed Kocoum's character a little more with this song. It shows that he means well but Pocahontas still feels suffocated by him. She cares about him even if she doesn't love him. If they made him likable rather than just "John's competition" His death would have been a much more emotional, tragic and touching scene. Plus I love seeing more of the village the song is really cute and sweet. but kocoum's singing should be more gentle than cheery. it's less silly that way.

[@juana3159]

I actually like this Kocoum. Kinda the guy who everybody loves so much but is an asshole. Also, i like how he sings!

[@rtemilynguyen]

omg! i bet if disney were to keep that part and give Kokoum that personality, this movie would've reached the same popularity as Lion King and Beauty and the Beast. Knowing kids, they're the types that like light-hearted moments hehehe. You should post more Pocahontas stuff! Maybe the ones that show a contrast in character-personality between what would've been and the ones you see in the movie hehehhe!

[@Msbumblebeeification]

A hidden gem!

[@PeepzMarshmallow]

this is so funny yet adorable

[@cocosam96]

Okay so I don't like talky-talk Kocoum, but I like the idea of showing how much Pocahontas wasn't enthralled with marrying Kocoum and how caged she felt. Oh goodness, Kocoum though....

[@Velasa]

What they ended up deciding on was completely superior. I'm especially glad they didn't keep Kokoum like that o_o It is always nice to see roughs and storyboard decisions though, cool post.

[@anafernandamercadoaraujo8448]

I honestly really liked that they made Kocoum a likable character in this deleted scene. I really wish they kept it because it shows that he really cared for Pocahontas. Well at least they were married in real life.

[@katyfresina6994]

I just came to realize that Kocoum was my first fictional crush...

[@XDeafeningXXSilenceX]

LOVE this. I don't know why people are comparing Kocoum to Gaston. Kocoum seems proud, not full of himself like Gaston. I wish we could of seen this side of kocoum in the movie...but then his death would have actually had some meaning...urghh...John Smith. xP

[@sierrabird3817]

I actually disagree about Kokoum being a carbon copy of Gastone but that may have to do with in part how Kokoum is as opposed to Gaston in final movies.

[@jocelynnbeltran6128]

WHY WAS THIS REMOVED

[@FilmmakeroftheFuture]

According to the museum website, she did. Then married John Rolfe when she went to England.

[@LoveTheMusic765]

He sounds like such a caring husband if they added this in

[@Ah1My-Spinach-Puffs1]

It’s clear why they cut this song, kocoum was just so sweet. I’m glad they changed it but I would have loved there to still have been a song for them or at least more interaction (kocoum himself asking Pocahontas to marry him)

[@GRACEndEMiLY]

this is so great! it reminds me a lot of honor to us all from mulan

[@starheart1633]

I feel bad for Kokoum.

[@GalaxyRoyal]

This will be perfect for Pocahontas musical!

[@epicrapfan73]

Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz made The Hunchback of Notre Dame into a stage musical and Stephen Schwartz made The Prince of Egypt into a stage musical and Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz should also make Pocahontas into a stage musical and this song should be in it in addition to Steady as the Beating Drum!

[@GalaxyRoyal]

@@epicrapfan73 Very nice, that’s really cool. 👍

[@epicrapfan73]

Make it happen, Menken and Schwartz! Make it happen!

[@epicrapfan73]

Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz made The Hunchback of Notre Dame into a stage musical and Stephen Schwartz made The Prince of Egypt into a stage musical and Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz should also make Pocahontas into a stage musical and this song should be in it in addition to Steady as the Beating Drum!

[@iwishiwasthemoon87]

This is insanely catchy.

[@zorroazulapex]

Pocahontas looks so cute in these drawings.

[@justincarawan-carawanco.pu1639]

I'm glad this song was cut, it would have made the "intended announcement" of Pocahontas not marring him so awkward.

[@AtarahDerek]

"I especially love his smile."

[@NotYourAngel13]

I think we all learned something. Kocoum needs to never speak again. All respect lost. Great song!

[@Dumbledorathexplora]

breaks my heart kokoum baby no

[@nintendoplaystation5]

In my honest opinion, out of all the deleted scenes, this is the one they should've kept in the final version but also added another scene where Kocoum and Pocahontas had a private conversation by the river or spent some time together, you know where Kocoum and Pocahontas had their own scene. Because I feel like Kocoum didn't get enough screen time in the movie and that he deserved a bigger role in the film. Because in the scenes he did appear in, he's only on screen for a few seconds at a time and only got like maybe 10 - 12 lines or so in the whole movie! But of course if they had kept this scene in, his death scene would've been even sadder! So the film should've had an additional 6 or 7 minutes with this scene and the additional scene mentioned above and the film should've been more like 87 or 88 minutes instead of 81 minutes or so that it already is.

[@kristinahuchison2511]

Same. Honestly I felt his lack of appearance actually weakened the love story between Pocahontas and John. I really wish Kocuom would’ve eventually caught on that Pocahontas wasn’t exactly happy about the marriage, and he survives his gunshot wound, in time he eventually accepts Pocahontas chose another man and Nakoma is a much better woman for him

[@IzayoiArwena]

It was very happy and would make the movie more bright. Sad that they didn't use it and killed Cocoum, in my opinion he should be with Nakoma, because its visible that she has a lot of interest in him.

[@kristinahuchison2511]

Same. I know some were a bit upset Pocahontas chose John instead, mainly because they simply found Kocuom a lot more attractive. Personally I never really cared for his design, and always thought he should’ve ended up with Nakoma instead of being killed off. I also feel this more cheery side of Kocuom doesn’t fit his more serious and stoic warrior personality, as it’s meant to contrast how John is more of a goofball who loves Pocahontas as she is and deeply cares about her feelings.

[@AtarahDerek]

@skinnerburgers He had a few small lines. One suggesting an attack, one counting people, one shouting "Mamantak!", and a couple asking where Pocahontas was. Oh, and he did that war scream. He got more lines than Pocahontas' bodyguard did in the sequel. I think Kokoum gets as much screen time as Clopin does in HoND, but far fewer lines, since he doesn't sing.

[@knightsintodreams]

the "strong sturdy walls" line makes sense now

[@adelaide201]

aw poor Meiko! yeah I couldn't marry someone who drops my raccoon on his butt

[@Hiko2120]

totally agree ==" what a rude guy.

[@nytekorelegacy7200]

this was literally my mom when she found out I wasn't going to live with her anymore. man I didn't know she hated me THAT much. she wanted me gone so bad, she pre-packed my bags.

[@wts.mysoul]

after seeing this i don't even want imagine kokoum again as a quiet and strong warrior now i'm going be to seeing him as a awkward warrior that somehow has a different side of him that makes me laugh and he sings too XD

[@Uncool4school]

I think I prefer this version although I am surprised at how different Kokoum is in this cut from the final version! He's kind of cute in this cut with his enthusiasm.

[@dancingherdance2006]

I don't know why but I laughed a lot when it was like, kokoum i'm not your wife yet, you will be soon. I guess it was because it was so quick an answer or something.

[@IzayoiArwena]

Yes and I would love Cocoum to live and be with Nakoma who has a little crush on him (which is clearly visible in the movie)

[@Montork]

KOKOUM BARELY SPOKE IN THE MOVIE! this changes EVERYTHING! and i love the animation style! Also that girl has been wandering those fucking woods as long as you have kokoum, she has nothing to be afraid of. If she DID have anything to fear im sure you can work though it together. SHIT she was just thinking SHE didn't wan to be tied down, no he's all like, you have to stay here! i made you a house so you stay.

[@Angie2343]

Kocoum's personality here was very sweet.

[@freewolf317]

I think this is what the original Cocoum was supposed to be like... I like the new one better. Though if they would have had this in the movie having him sing this gently but firmly could have been quite interesting... Maybe added a line or two...

[@ConanThreepwood]

Hahahah when he started singing xD He kinda reminded me of Hercules when showing off the house, like he did with Meg in the movie

[@PyroGothNerd]

I just had a horrible thought. What if that necklace Pocahontas wears was originally going to be a wedding present from him, and that was why it was broken during that scene?

[@katrielscott4688]

I loved this scene and after seeing it for the first time they honestly should have kept it. I hate that Kokoum died and even though as a child I was happy with who Pocahontas was with ( no offense to Kokoum) now as a adult I wished she would have married him now. Not to mention this scene would have added more to his character and show that he can be more than just serious. I get that was the theme of his character but even he was not so serious to where it could not have worked

[@kristinahuchison2511]

Nah, I think John was always the better choice. I understand they tried making Kocuom isn’t always so serious, but I always felt he never considered or cared about how Pocahontas felt about the marriage and especially feeling his need to constantly protect her. While John understood her capabilities as a woman who didn’t need a man protecting her, but he wanted to simply because he loves her so much and doesn’t want anything to happen to her. Plus the entire point of Pocahontas ending with John over Kocuom is to show how she feels John doesn’t try to force her to be someone she just isn’t, while she felt Kocuom never understood her

[@fatalrob0t]

Yeah, I wish they kept this in. There is development with Kokocum.

[@isaiahadams1996]

As much as I like this scene, I think “Steady as the Beating Drum” is better

[@TheStOne1]

This is not the Kocoum we know, this Kocoum smiles and has fun with other people... is more like a presumptuous Gaston from Beauty and The Beast, trying to cut Pocahontas wings, the Kocoum shown in the film is a very serious and quiet man. Though I like this deleted scene I understand why they removed it.

[@scottie1515]

you're right, the Kocoum we saw was the serious type including how quiet he was expect when he talks to Pocahontas or Nakoma. he hardly smiled either.

[@KatzePiano]

*Now the bit in 'just around the reverbend' that's "a handsome, sturdy husband who builds handsome, sturdy walls" makes even more sense. :)

[@3124maison]

this scene has always made me laugh, i think they should have included it in the original movie :D

[@xMidnax]

ugh Kocoum is SOO hot.

[@Angie2343]

Hey, I like this early version of Kocoum!

[@LadyLynd]

Ok, I am in love with Kocoum right now :3

[@chopchop8916]

I wish they kept some of this....it would of been a cool scene. But I'll never think of Kocoum the same again :)

[@C____G]

I like the personality everyone has, but it would have ended up being a mix of Beauty and the Beast and Mulan. Plus it doesn't fit with the stoic-ness and serious ideals of the final film. Had the movie Pocahontas walked a different path (lol), I think this song would have been fun, though.

[@sStAaMrI]

I'm glad they stuck with the changes they made lol

[@Zeracheil]

While the song wasn't the best, it did fit more into the time frame the movie was supposed to be in. A lot of people try and put modern day values into movies which are historically based hundreds of years ago. She may not have loved him, but most of the time women weren't given the options of marrying for love, they were married off for money or protection or to keep the lines pure and strong.

[@alittletoocrazy101]

Kocoum being all cheerful and chatty? The Apocalypse must be coming sooner than we thought. o.e

[@cupcakedoce956]

I glad they changed that, I would feel bad for Kocoum. Even if Pocahontas isn't obligate to feel the same about him and being a arranged marriage, it would make her a little bit selfish seing how excited and his passion for the event.

[@solangegriffin5894]

I really think that it is so amazing and so incredible animation music video in the whole world 🌟. She doesn't looked so happy about this wedding 🌟.

[@GRACEndEMiLY]

if they kept this i probably wouldve been way more upset over kokoums death

[@xgray2012]

I agree. that would if they did do a Broadway musical of Pocahontas.

[@KeybladeMasterA]

Man, I like this version so much better. Not only does Koco'um get a little bit of a personality for once, but the song avoids all the stupid, shallow cliches of Steady as the Beating Drum. Seriously, that song turned out to be, like, every Native American stereotype at once.

[@elsakristina2689]

So glad they changed Kocoum’s personality.

[@aliciamartin4855]

I love kocoum 🥰❤

[@shaokahnguerilla]

To those comparing Kocoum to Gaston from Beauty and the Beast, I have a better comparison...how about Shang from Mulan? Both are skilled warriors, headstrong, and put their duty to their country above everything else! Only Shang doesn't actively seek Mulan as his bride at first because he thinks she's a guy.I guess Pocahantas and Mulan are pretty similar too...both are free-spirited women who don't want to get married at first or play their expected roles as women in their societies!

[@jordanstaneke5979]

They really should have let this in.

[@untamedpriestess]

I wish they were able to use this part of Kocoum. I thought he was way too stoic in the movie.

[@kambalakuku]

Reminds me of Honor to Us All from Mulan in terms of what the story's telling.

[@luvread]

You mean like Nakoma? Well, believe it or not, Mike Gabriel (the co-director of the film) mentioned in the DVD audio commentary that Michelle St. John (the voice of Nakoma) ORIGINALLY AUDITIONED FOR THE ROLE OF POCAHONTAS.

[@Aquamarine560]

I'm glad they didn't add this, I would've felt really terrible about him like I do now. :\

[@juliakavanagh3400]

Happy Birthday Pocahontas 🎁🎉🎂🎈🎊🥳

[@7163913]

Please, can anyone write lyrics of this song? Need it so much.

[@laincaicaperez6424]

Kocoum is my love

[@PanthereMauV]

Run, Pocahontas, run !

[@oatmeal7563]

I'm VERY glad they cut this out

[@zenathough]

I love this

[@OrisStories]

Wow, I really love this! Too bad they cut it!

[@LoveTheMusic765]

So sweet

[@KatiKosta]

I'm glad this was not put in. I like the persona of the Indian tribe quiet and mysterious than this lol. And Kocoum reminds me sort oflike Gaston here!

[@LoveTheMusic765]

I like this scene

[@Squigglepuff09]

I'm glad they reworked this song to Steady As The Beating Drum. I think it dos better.