The Magic of Orchestration Clip | Into the Unknown: Making Frozen 2 | Disney+

Into the Unknown: Making Frozen 2 is streaming now on Disney+.
With the clock ticking and less than a year until the world premiere of Frozen 2, the filmmakers, artists, songwriters and cast open their doors to cameras for a six-part documentary series to reveal the hard work, heart, and collaboration it takes to create one of the most highly-anticipated films in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ near-century of moviemaking. For the first time, cameras were there to capture an eye-opening - and at times jaw-dropping - view of the challenges and the breakthroughs, the artistry, creativity and the complexity of creating the #1 animated feature of all time.
The series follows director/writer/chief creative officer Jennifer Lee, director Chris Buck, producer Peter Del Vecho, songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, actors Kristen Bell (“Anna”), Idina Menzel (“Elsa”), Josh Gad (“Olaf”), Jonathan Groff (“Kristoff”), Sterling K. Brown (“Lieutenant Mattias”), Evan Rachel Wood (“Iduna”) and the talented artists and technicians of Disney Animation as they race against time to finish the film, with both creative breakthroughs and frustrations along the way. Produced by Lincoln Square Productions and Walt Disney Animation Studios.
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[@JordanKiener]

her faces and reactions to hearing the sounds that have been 'locked' in her head for what was probably years, and getting to hear it out loud for the first time is just the absolute best. It's like being able to speak for the first time even if you've always known the words.

[@filmingfilms196]

Jordan Kiener couldn’t have said it better myself. Honestly so true

[@xdev_henry]

True...

[@KK-ef1ow]

It's like listening to the og MIDI versions of the FF7 tracks and then hearing some of them orchestrated. Literally brings tears to the eyes.

[@ncknelson]

Yaahh you can see from the face of Director Jennifer Lee

[@moony_athena]

Basically the summary of the book “Out of My Mind” by Sharon M. Draper. Love the book, you should read it if you haven’t already

[@igottasneeze091]

I love Jeniffer Lee's faces throughout this.

[@Jenzzyuk]

I know I was watching Jennifer’s Faces as well

[@Evoblack1]

To hear everything come together and come to life for the first time ever? Yeah I'd be reacting like her too!!

[@jackrlmiller]

I love her reactions too!

[@timefliesaway999]

Destined Bunny same, it’s so wholesome

[@NewYoutubeisstupid]

💯, huh? I'm going to ruin this.

[@pedrosegundo8109]

This is so magical, there's no other word to describe this, just magical

[@NewYoutubeisstupid]

111, huh? I'm going to ruin this.

[@alhonea]

Km o

[@PoxyBear]

Right? 😊

[@NewYoutubeisstupid]

@@PoxyBear Yes. Truly true.

[@NewYoutubeisstupid]

@SUHANI MISHRA Oh yes. Even though the sound of it is something quite atrocious.

[@alorindanya]

I cried at this...I bawled at "Show Yourself." Can you imagine what it is to be the Lopez's and hearing this coming to life for the first time. I could just feel the pride they hold in this music, the care and thought that goes into bringing it to life.

[@paulaz.flaquer9570]

Me too omg Show yourself makes me cry EVERYTIME. And watching this... guess what. Cried too

[@crazypandakitty1095]

@@paulaz.flaquer9570 samee. Show yourself is my favorite song in Frozen 2. Its emotional but so empowering

[@zoemarkos8696]

@@madhuraa29 Jennifer Lee is the director and writer of the movies. Robert and Kristen Lopez are who write all the songs, music and lyrics. They are both literally musical geniuses.

[@marinamkd]

Glad to hear I'm not the only one sobbing when Iduna joins in the cave 😭

[@danielus3910]

Disney must exhibit "Show Yourself: Making Frozen 2"

[@FrozenHeart_FP]

I watched it on Disney+. The orchestra recording session of "Show Yourself" is not like this one. It's just the final part of the song

[@mispiderman4502]

Agree they should... Show yourself is the best song for frozen by about 75% at least of the fans

[@TasX]

@@mispiderman4502 im so glad they didn't cut it

[@mispiderman4502]

@@TasX wow wow wow hold on.. Cutting show yourself?! I can't even imagine the movie without it Iam sure I wouldn't love it as much as I do now without it

[@TasX]

@@mispiderman4502 Yeah, it was their biggest challenge when making Frozen 2. They were considering cutting it because they were getting nowhere with the song for 4 years since the original concept was so abstract.

[@hollieh6820]

This never fails to make me cry. The passion and enthusiasm from everyone involved is magical, loved this documentary.

[@joert8300]

Does it spoil the film if you watch this first ?

[@tanisha7178]

I love how excited and emotional they went in the middle of the song .

[@kelpboyss9337]

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[@sfdisneygeek3769]

The reaction of joy on Jennifer Lee’s face just as that first chorus starts to build up is priceless 😊

[@BaaaaBaaaaBaaa]

I was afraid they are gonna get a copyrightstrike because they played Into the unknown then remembered I’m watching disney lol

[@luciddreamer1426]

My first impressions while watching Frozen 2 - just look at Jennifer Lee and you'll understand!

[@starpinklittle2811]

Is her movie, technically her plot, obviously she should be happy and astonished for all this preparation. I would, all of us would if we were in her place.

[@user-rz9ju7rx4q]

Absolutely the same. I was really happy and inspired during all movie

[@l.o.l727]

666 likes wow

[@rajanihari5381]

The director Jennifer Lee's face literally spokes of her dream and making it better by the help of an amazing cast and crew...💓

[@TDItaly98]

2:28 that head scratch is the cutest thing!!!

[@KOT-br3tk]

Okay

[@duck-eat-2486]

It’s so cool how many steps go into making movies, and every part counts :)

[@Noone-is6md]

I just love Jennifer Lee's face when it comes out perfect. It's inspiring

[@bug7055]

Watching all of their emotions, it shows how much of oneself goes into art. Jen crying, Idina crying, Chris & the Lopez’ bouncing. So much appreciation for everyone who worked on this. Orchestra knocked it out of the park.

[@timefliesaway999]

1:57 Jennifer lee looked so cute here, how relieved she was 💓 2:23 how idina was singing (me in the cinema lol) x3 2:26 Jennifer’s laugh omg 💖 2:43 Chris’ laugh, like a child who got a lollipop 😍 2:37 and Jennifer looks like she’s about to cry (or already is) 😥 2:57 idina in the back looks like she’s already crying 😥❤️ 3:21 that bright smile and then how she looked at Chris omg 💖 3:45 when your favorite part comes lol ❤️ 4:23 who else started clapping when they saw everyone smiling and clapping and looking around? 🥰

[@iamdaileyyt5075]

Haha.. Xd

[@michellechetrit4057]

That feeling you get when you are creating something so iconic and so magical!

[@moow950]

The way Aurora sings that harrowing call is just amazing. It gives me shivers.

[@yanav6960]

imagine being one of the musicians and making 1 stupid mistake, and everyone has to start over because of you. ouch. that must be awkward.

[@phoebechan8601]

lmao i know i keep imagining myself as one of them and i was so nervous throughout the whole video 😂 but they're trained professionals, so that's really unlikely

[@rosiestrawberry6359]

they don't record in one take, a small part with a stupid mistake is simply rerecorded

[@leannejay]

Been there, done that 😭 trust me, its worse when on stage when you cant just retake it Edit: and yes, its multi track so only one part needs to be rerecorded if a mistake is made, eg. Violin part 1/ Percussion part 3

[@yanav6960]

The Messiah Complex yeah ikr, i used to play in an orchestra and it wasnt even professional or something, but i used to be so scared to make mistakes

[@loyaltheoristgirl1018]

That would be really awkward, I would be so ashamed of myself

[@leekatherine9623]

As someone who’s played in orchestras for all my life, being able to hear the music is one thing, but getting to be a part of the orchestras and play the music that’s a whole different feeling it’s even more magical especially for movie soundtracks. It’s so much more fun and magical than playing classical pieces.

[@therealjessiem]

just absolutely melts my heart every time I come back to this to see Jen literally baffled at the song as it came to life. The absolute best part of movie making.

[@antigonirahioti9460]

It really is beautifull to see how many people work hard so we can all have an enchanting masterpiece such as "Into the unknown" and all the other songs. Congratulations and many thanks to all the actors, musicians, songwritters, directors and all those members of the Frozen World for giving us this movie, the songs and the scores that can express love and magic!!!!Thank you!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@queennil]

I love watching the back scenes of phenomenal songs from Disney

[@sparkly.7829]

i really, really hope someday i feel the way jeniffer felt. You know ... that magical moment when you see everything you created is simply, so beautiful

[@ScottJR7302]

I can’t even imagine what it feels like to witness your creation coming together right in front of your eyes like this, into a timeless masterpiece! Wow… amazing!

[@cella12011]

I replayed into the unknown a million times for that background music

[@drawl1591]

Listen to the instrumental

[@espadaoriental]

Ok, now i have another life goal, be part of an orchestra who records a song for a movie that is so significant and epic like this one. Thanks

[@tokensharma3738]

Wow, Jennifer Lee almost cried there.

[@tigerguy1013]

Wouldn’t you? To see something so perfect???

[@tokensharma3738]

@@tigerguy1013 I will.

[@tokensharma3738]

@David Mozingo It was 👍

[@AodiRS]

Behind the scene "the next right thing" i want see kristen bell crying

[@straak]

You do. Episode 5 (?) If I’m remembering correctly.

[@andrewqi6695]

@@straak Episode 3

[@serenacinnamon5311]

@@straak You mean there really is a behind the scenes of Next Right Thing? 😭😭 Omg I need to see it!!!

[@andrewqi6695]

Serena Sakurauchi First, they do need too release the song.

[@zeewin_]

It’s on disney plus

[@snsdparadise6865]

The power of these orchestral players is incredible! This song shows the true feelings of the vocals and involves the whole song in one great performance! Bravo Lopez! It was truly a fantastic performance! I LOVE IT!

[@A3_ashleigh]

This was my favorite part of the entire documentary. The feelings the director showed is what I felt the first time I heard this song.

[@rohanjerath]

Idina looks so nervous meanwhile Jennifer is having her best time love their reactions!❄❄❤

[@kmaya1024]

I had such happy tears watching this, esp. at 1:56 because that was the EXACT face I made when I heard that change in Into the Unknown for the first time. Magical. I loved this movie.

[@armstronglance]

The dynamics in this mix are absolutely stunning!!!!!! It doesn’t get any better than this It’s no wonder our granddaughters were mesmerized by Frozen.

[@macattack1756]

This docuseries really showed me how similar the process is to making theatre. All these people are working together, combining their talents towards a common goal, and making magic. Jennifer and the others' faces and emotions are exactly what it looks and feels like when people making theatre realize things are finally coming together. Jennifer saw the beauty and magic she, the actors, and the crew had been striving for up to this point. This moment gave me chills, and nearly brought me to tears because that feeling is one of the best feelings in the entire world.

[@desireer1050]

This is what music does, this is the power of music. Jennifer’s reactions to when the lower string instruments hit those bass notes and when Elsa belts out the chorus are absolutely priceless! This is what music can do, it creates this feeling and emotion that will literally give you chills because it’s just so beautiful and breathtaking when it all comes together. As someone that was in band for 6 years (I played oboe!) THIS is what I wanted to do when I was younger. I wanted to be a part of the Disney orchestras that create magic for the movies, bc that’s what the music does: it creates the magic for the movie and when it’s just right, it gives you chills. I wanted to do this, and although I chose a different path I still admire these people bc these are the best of the best and look what they were able to accomplish! Idk if any of y’all have watched the series yet (y’all should it’s really good!) but at this point when they recorded this song, the production crew was having a hard time with making the movie. Production was becoming difficult bc some of the songs weren’t working and parts of the story was either not strong enough or too complex, so there was a lot of anxiety and stress over whether this movie would be a success and would do Frozen 1 justice. But when they did this recording you could tell it completely changed the entire vibe of the production. You could tell that they could tell that in that moment they knew their hard work was starting to pay off. This is the power of music and I absolutely LOVE this scene bc this shows exactly what music can make you feel❤️

[@amandasd801]

wow, what a masterpiece... my eyes teared up

[@eyesthere]

3:38 everyone likes to point out the director's and Idina's reactions but i love LOVE watching then Lopezes listening to their creation. They are absolute legends.

[@juliarodrigues4844]

since the moment i saw this orchestra of my favorite film it made me cry like a baby, i don't have words to describe how beautiful is to give life to a characther through music. gosh i wish i were an animator or something to experience this.

[@taylortexeira]

As a musician watching this, it was absolutely incredible and it brought tears into my ears hearing all of the drastic sounds changes and changes in volume to further exaggerate the music! Goosebumps seeing and hearing this!!

[@unknownsoulffromPH]

Idina Menzel is ❤❤❤ Damn! My love for her will never change! ❤❤❤❤

[@mgml2571]

I so get the reaction of Jennifer Lee. Got goosebumps after goosebumps! Love it! Watched it a thousand times!

[@chrissytiya3025]

The pure feeling of happiness and proud speaking louder than words.. I almost shed a tear

[@themeltingpot3266]

I love watching this over and over again because the creatives of Frozen bring such life and love to everything. I’ll never forgive Disney for forcing them to crunch out everything for a deadline that was set before the script was even finalized. I’ll always mourn the potential of Frozen 2 that was sacrificed for corporate greed.

[@lucysandifer8874]

This made me happy, because those four or five people who are sitting at the board coordinating and directing are totally feeling the emotional overload that comes from being immersed in orchestration. The drive and depth of the instrumentation... As a symphony musician (Or composer), this is an emotional overload you wish EVERYBODY could experience. Tears, laughter, a high of sorts...

[@carmenlb3376]

I’ve watched this whole series on Disney + in one day (today)... and I loved it

[@bracita15]

I love it when Elsa slides up the ice near the end of the song. Thanks to this behind the scenes series, I now know just how much thought was put into that one move! It literally blows your mind to see how much blood, sweat and tears went into the making of this movie. From now on I’ll stop complaining about how long it takes to get these movies finished.

[@1996jacksparrow]

It’s amazing how people have said/ claimed Idina has permanent vocal damage because of Wicked but she’s still able to belt out like she does today.

[@AddictedToFandoms]

This is why I want to work at Disney someday. Watching this documentary made Disney movies so much more magical to me and I want to be able to help create movies that can bring magic and happiness to people as Disney has for me ever since I was little. I want to inspire and create movies that people will love forever 💙✨ so thank you to the Walt Disney Animation Studios crew for inspiring me, I hope to work alongside you all someday.

[@maelynreadsbooks]

Love seeing storytellers and artists at work

[@stanleyjohn1789]

Sensing a warmth on seeing Jennifer Lee's reactions

[@blueeyeschick]

Everytime I watch this I always start tearing because of just how powerful the orchestra is from beginning to end but also the build up

[@linkh1435]

Orchestra requires such a great collaboration. I love this beautiful melody that the musicians have made together.

[@mayachan4430]

it gives me goosebumps everytime❤️

[@yungariesx]

omg once !

[@mayachan4430]

@@yungariesx is it hard to believe? 😂 Are you too?

[@yungariesx]

@@mayachan4430 yes 🥺 i can’t wait for the october comeback !!

[@mayachan4430]

@@yungariesx me too and in fact thyre the only group that im looking forward this year, im a multi but got tired of others lately.

[@liezelangeliecrisostomo-ga8064]

I literally cried! I don't know why but i felt so overwhelmed with everything! The orchestra, elsa's singing, everything's perfect! 😭😭😭😭

[@LEELOLKH]

That feeling when the results are better than your expectation

[@piscesgirl3055]

Why I'm crying?! That was so beautiful!

[@mollycblaeser]

My wonderful girlfriend joined me to see this twice in theaters. She had never seen the first film, but Elsa played a crucial part in my coming out story.

[@rocknroll20024]

I wish you all the best in life

[@c0ronariu5]

She has for a lot of us, I imagine.

The reaction of the directors and Jennifer at the time of 'Into the unknown' was very cute.

[@lucasemerson2461]

This movie deserves so much more ..they maded a wonderfull job..one Oscar would be fine.....but no even nomenaded...they were really into it...I wish it has more credit..

[@raidanfu7206]

I agree this was an awesome movie

[@arkanag5286]

into the unknown oscar nominated song.

[@modernmozart813]

That’s what I felt while I was watching the premiere,not just only this song ,so many songs I loved it during the movie.

[@yellowdemmy]

This makes me want to watch Frozen 2 over and over again. This is too magical. Wow. ❤🌻

[@tokii_]

2:26 that was literally me when I first heard the song. SHOOK

[@Princess-hb5yp]

Same

[@alexwallace895]

What a dream this is to be sitting in the booth hearing it come to life. I watch this on repeat some days. The passion they have. I would love to be there someday.

[@jeremyladebauche1632]

I love watching the Lopez’s reactions to their music coming alive

That's one of the most awesome experience someone must have in their lives. Watching real life instruments playing this kind of song, there are no words to express such emotion.

[@janetrebollar4646]

It must be pure magic to hear and feel such a powerful musical moment unfold right before you for the first time ever-it even gave me chills just from watching it on a screen.

[@LeeTheUnicorn]

So much work, thought, skills, talebt and effort are put into animated films, this is another, huge proof. People still criticize young artists for their choices. I believe in you, do what you love and try rich the top sticking to it and doing your best

[@kyledoherty9678]

I can't get over how talented the teams at Disney are. "Artists" is an undersell.

[@swevenrt8176]

This song is totally amazing.😀😀

[@creampufffs]

I've always been fond of watching orchestration clips of Disney movies. I hope they'll keep doing these kinds of videos every time they release a new film.

[@KlsoNl]

literally the best soundtrack I ever heard

[@aaronfoo1018]

Hearing the way they intertwine their sound is just really amazing. Really bravo to the musicians watching this right now. No one will know the efforts they go through just to make this possible. Anyone can play music, but they... they MAKE music. Respect.

[@ellibrein5267]

all I got is chills from the beginning upto end

[@aubreyplaza6344]

Elsa’s is our queen and she is the best and an amazing singer. She is a queen to all. #lovequeenelsa

[@SNP482]

i love that Idina is just vibing in the background

[@javokhiryusupov1656]

In 2013: My girlfriend: let's go to the cinema to watch ''Frozen'' Me: what? You think i'll go to the cinema to watch cartoon?!, additionally this cartoon for girls! In 2019: My girlfriend: let's go to the cinema to watch something interesting Me: i'll go to the cinema to watch only Frozen2 and nothing else!!! My girlfriend: emmmmmm, are you OK?

[@kbaylor123]

2020: let’s go to the...oh yeah

[@tejaswinikilledar3674]

Into the unknown is one of the wonder I have ever heard

[@daliash5514]

I really love how Jennifer Lee reacted when she saw the job they did

[@verunpacakova706]

Hudba je univerzální jazyk.... Je to lék, pouto, meditace, láska, krása, pochopení... Je to dar.. Lidi lidem... Dekuji, že mohu slyšet.. Dekuji za váš um slyset hudbu v tolika jejich podobách...

[@eleanorkudayair_1417]

I literally can't describe this, I have no words...its so like..magical and Jennifer Lees face made the whole video..their so talented and creative to come up with songs like this, great work the Lopez, you made everyone proud INCLUDING ME 👏 ❤ 💙

[@tubagusrestumaulidbudiman5934]

Soooo... Magical .... My heart full... Heard and see how this song products

[@ghvstjose]

the whole time i was watching this on disney + my mouth was like “WAIT WHAT” i almost strait up had tears. Me: 🥺😱

[@minty_Joe]

I don't care what anyone says. This is a hit! This and "Show Yourself", also!

[@amandamcwatt3540]

My favorite song from the frozen movies ❤

[@juliannezenor9750]

So when I watch the movie I don’t really focus on the instruments that are playing but when I watch this video, I literally cried because it was so beautiful and crazy how people can come together and made such a beautiful song. ✨✨

[@josuesaibou]

3:53 best part song and animation

[@TDItaly98]

Watching this is cathartic. Idina singing, Jennifer crying, the lopezes being geniuses again. I love this so much

[@newdimension4731]

BRAVO! OVATION TO THE OCHESTRA AND THE CONDUCTOR.... no song is alive without the MUSICIANS... BRAVO

[@bhmt5271]

Every Disney movie is a great combination of art and music ❤️

[@thegridironguide]

This song is ten times better than let it go

[@cwwwwrenn]

Nope

[@05_azrasheikh52]

Every high note.... Made me cry... Omg... This is awesome...

[@tejuvithalkar]

I get goosebumps every time I watch this with tears in my eyes. I don't know why, but it just happens.

[@bichotvmusic6653]

This is Wonderful!!! I Always wanted to see how they recorded the song with a real orchestra. Thanks for sharing this Wonderful video!

[@valentinaespinoza8526]

I love this but I wished they would have showed more the cellists in 1:57 when the song it's more strong :( Anyway I love the expressions in Jeniffer Lee's face when she hears the actual instruments in the song for the first time

[@wilsncz7197]

Exactly when it gets super intense they showed the movie clips and their faces I wanted to see the musicians.

[@KarenEditsUrMom]

I watched this in class and i got the CHILLS great job ❤

[@rachelraykar]

i love this songgg, never fails to make me cry

[@TATSUO_shogan]

I really like this song , very cool

[@umihayashi7881]

Uuuuuufff siempre se me va a poner los pelos de punta cuando oigo esta canción. Y me ha encantado las caras que han puesto los productores e Idina con el resultado final

[@desireer1050]

These kinds of moments, when you hear the beautiful sounds of an orchestra live like this playing a song you love, create emotions that are so indescribable and so intense that it brings you to tears. In this case, it did bring Idina to tears, bc from her perspective, to hear her song being played by an orchestra is one of those rare and incredible feelings that you can't help but cry when you feel it. It's one of those moments that takes your breath away, like it did with Jennifer when the real bass kicked in, or make you smile like with the Lopez's when it was all finished and they knew that was the take. We could very well be watching the clip of them recording the very take that was used for the actual song, and knowing that just makes this scene all the more magical!

[@threesasyaqina1816]

Still listening❤ so beautiful❤❤❤