
But they are meant to imply a Native American way of looking at the world - a pre-conscious and unconscious affinity with nature and the world around us, both tangible and intangible, that tends to be lost by more "civilized," "adult" cultures. In a way, that's the exact point of the song and the phrase, which is a metaphor (as is its preceding phrase, "sing with all the voices of the mountain".) Both those phrases describe actions that are impossible on the surface. Īnswer from Stephen Schwartz: It's interesting to me that you think you understood what "paint with all the colors of the wind" meant when you were a child, but now, with an adult logic, you're not sure you get it any longer. Could you please explain it to me as I'm sure to lose sleep over this - I have many theories. What exactly does "paint with all the colors of the wind" mean? I think when I was a child I understood what it meant, but I've either forgotten or never really knew what it meant at all.

But something's been bugging me all day that I have never really thought about until now. I appreciate the many messages in each of the songs. Schwartz: I have always loved the music in Pocahontas and find the lyrics to all the songs to be beautiful and meaningful. Read more at Defying Gravity: 2nd edition details Pocahontas Q and A with Stephen Schwartz Reading about Pocahontas' history adds a layer of meaning to viewing of the movie. "If I Never Knew You" - 48 different sources Stephen Schwartz biography Chronicles Pocahontas' Development StoryĪuthor Carol de Giere's new Stephen Schwartz biography Defying Gravity: The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz from Godspell to Wicked explores the genesis of Pocahontas, focusing on the score, and tells behind-the-scenes stories for the writing of "Colors of the Wind," "Just Around the Riverbend," and other songs. "Colors of the Wind," "If I Never Knew You," and other Disney classics in Alan Menken Songbook Īttention choir directors or choir members: Visit our Choral Music from Stephen Schwartz Musicals page for more options. Also features beautiful, full-color artwork. Pocahontas (Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook)ġ1 songs from the soundtrack of the Disney hit. "Colors of the Wind"- Press here for over a hundred possible selections This award-winning number is available in various solo and choral arrangements.

The Stephen Schwartz Album - (Varese Sarabande, 1999) Pam Tillis - The Best of Country Sings the Best of Disney - (Walk Disney Records, 1996).

Jane Olivor- Love Decides - (Varese Sarabande, 1982) "Colors of the Wind" on Love Decides.Michelle Nicastro - Tuneful, Too - (Varese Sarabande, 1995).Judy Kuhn - Classic Disney, Volume 3 - (Walt Disney Records, 1996).Michael Crawford - The Disney Album - (UNI/Disney 2001).Pocahontas Songs Covered on other CDs: "Colors of the Wind" Pocahontas Karaoke Disney Karaoke series - Princess - "Colors of the Wind" and "Just Around the Riverbend" Songs on the compact disk (not including the instrumentals): The Virginia Company, Steady as the Beating Drum, Just Around the Riverbend, Listen With Your Heart, Colors of the Wind, Savages, If I Never Knew You.Recordings Music CDs Pocahontas (Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz), Disney, 1995. Winner of two Academy Awards for Best Song (Colors of the Wind) and Best Original Score.
