Disney’s live-action reimagining of Moana is arriving replete with a musical feast. The all-new song “Along The Way,” which had its UK premiere on BBC’s Radio 2 Breakfast Show this morning, is written by multi-winning composer Lin-Manuel Miranda and performed by Catherine Laga‘aia, who portrays Moana in the upcoming film; Dwayne Johnson, who reprises his role as the demigod Maui; and Auli‘i Cravalho, who voiced Moana in the animated films Moana and Moana 2, is available today. A music video for “Along The Way” has also debuted online.
Watch the song’s music video in the player below:
Lin-Manuel Miranda said, “It was such a joy to drop back into the world of ‘Moana’ again and write ‘Along The Way.’ Auliʻi and Catherine’s voices blend so beautifully, and writing for Dwayne as Maui is just pure fun. I’m grateful that we were able to create something special for this brand-new version of our wayfinder’s story.”
To celebrate the song’s release, a brand-new look behind the scenes at the development and recording of “Along The Way” is now available. Featuring new interviews with Lin-Manuel Miranda and filmmakers, along with Lagaʻaia, Cravalho, and Johnson, the piece celebrates the union of three iconic voices from the world of Moana.
You can watch the featurette in the player below:
The “Moana” Original Soundtrack releases June 26 and features original songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foaʻi and Mark Mancina, including the all-new song, “Along The Way.” The soundtrack also will be available in ATMOS.
On July 8, the Deluxe version of the “Moana” Original Soundtrack will be available digitally and in ATMOS, and will feature the songs composed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foaʻi and Mark Mancina, the Original Score composed by GRAMMY Award® winner Mark Mancina, as well as instrumental tracks. The Original Score album will be released July 10. In addition, on July 10, the Original Soundtrack (Songs) will be available on vinyl in multiple collectible versions.
On July 31, an album inspired by “Moana” and the music of the Pacific, titled “Moana: Voices Across The Ocean,” will be available digitally. Executive-produced by Dwayne Johnson, Lauren Hashian, Tiana Nonosina Liufau and Kayla Fa‘amaligi, the album features 15 tracks (14 original songs plus one cover song) from Pacific artists representing seven islands and cultures, including Stan Walker, Dinah Jane, Iam Tongi, Paula Fuga, Maoli and Common Kings, with more to be announced soon.
The track list for the “Moana” Original Soundtrackand Deluxe version is as follows:
“Moana” Original Soundtrack Track List
1. “Tulou Tagaloa” – Performed by Olivia Foa‘i, Opetaia Foa‘i, Matatia Foa‘i
2. “An Innocent Warrior” – Performed by Olivia Foa‘i, Sulata Foai-Amiatu
3. “Where You Are” – Performed by John Tui, Frankie Adams, Emma Puahi-Shapazian, Amaya Masoli, Rena Owen, Catherine Laga‘aia, Te Vaka
4. “How Far I’ll Go” – Performed by Catherine Laga‘aia
5. “We Know The Way” – Performed by Moses Mackay, Opetaia Foa‘i, Te Vaka
6. “How Far I’ll Go (Reprise)” – Performed by Catherine Laga‘aia
7. “You’re Welcome” – Performed by Dwayne Johnson
8. “Shiny” – Performed by Jemaine Clement
9. “Along The Way (Malaga Ki Ei)” – Performed by Sulata Foai-Amiatu, Olivia Foa‘i, Te Vaka
10. “I Am Moana (Song of the Ancestors)” – Performed by Rena Owen, Catherine Laga‘aia
11. “Know Who You Are” – Performed by Catherine Laga‘aia, Olivia Foa‘i, Sulata Foai-Amiatu, Opetaia Foa‘i, Matthew Ineleo
12. “We Know The Way (Finale)” – Performed by Catherine Laga‘aia, John Tui, Frankie Adams, Te Vaka
13. “Along The Way” – Performed by Auli‘i Cravalho, Catherine Laga‘aia, Dwayne Johnson
Disney’s Moana opens exclusively in cinemas July 10.
