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NOW UP FOR EARLY ACCESS! I finished my video on Princess and the Pauper's opening number, 'Free'! I wanted to post it on Sunday but it got copyright claimed by Mattel (luckily it's not a block but it is demonetized so I gotta wait until it clears up before I can make it public) So enjoy your early access whether it's 4 days early or... longer 😂 😂 😂 😂

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Why 'Free' Is A MASTERPIECE [Barbie Princess & the Pauper Explained]

Barbie As The Princess And The Pauper is one of the BEST ANIMATED MOVIE MUSICALS of all time! But how does 'Free' musically and lyrically get the audience to care? Join Calxiyn as she explains why 'Free' is a masterpiece and how it uses secret songwriting techniques to make you care! This Video Essay will break down the instrumentation, rhythm, rhyme structure, characterization, and provide an in-depth analysis of the lyrics line by line! 00:00 - I'll Reveal WHY 'Free' is a PERFECT OPENING NUMBER 1:11 - Opening Verses: Establishing character musically and lyrically! 9:41 - Discussing Lyrical Meaning: How to establish the status quo 24:00 - Creating a talking section people do not want to skip over lol 28:09 - Writing a chorus that captures our heart 33:45 - How to write a talking section to set up a shift 35:46 - Mini Verses: How to make the verse FAMILIAR yet DIFFERENT 39:45 - Discussing Lyrical Meaning: THIS MOVIE IS DEEPER THAN YOU THINK 42:15 - The Bridge: THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF THE SONG! 48:47 - The Ending: How to craft the perfect ending 53:27 - THE KEY LESSON THAT YOU NEED TO HEAR! Source: Barbie as The Princess and the Pauper ♛ If you also ‘Care Too Much’… ♛ ☆ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Calxiyn ☆ ☆ YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9fseENfTKjgSxzc5bvbm1Q/join ☆ ☆ Discord: https://discord.gg/2s5xjdqvH6 ☆ ☆ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/calxiyn ☆ ☆ Twitter: https://twitter.com/calxiyn ☆ ☆ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@calxiyn ☆ ☆ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Calxiyn_Official/ ☆ ☆ Donations / Tips: https://calxiyn.com/ or https://www.paypal.me/CalxiynOfficial ☆ ☆ Commission Me: https://ko-fi.com/calxiyn ☆ ☆ Calxiyn Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@calxiyn/videos ☆ #barbie #princessandthepauper #videoessay

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SpoonoftheUniverse

I always related to Erika more especially because I was not princess like at all, with the subplot with Wolfie learning how to be himself really moving me. When my sister and I sang this together she would always sing Anneliese's part and I Erika's. But looking back I really relate to Anneliese having to be a person who is always proper and calmly doing what's expected of her, being in control of her emotions while not having control of the situation.

Calxiyn

Yeah that totally makes sense to me as well! I think a lot of people who relate to Erika may also be queer. Like The Cat’s Meow and all the stuff with Wolfie is such a queer allegory. But I think it also works for anyone else who fits outside of a social norm, like being a tomboy etc etc. Thanks so much for pledging and commenting!