The Family Madrigal
"The Family Madrigal" | |
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Song by Stephanie Beatriz, Olga Merediz and cast of Encanto | |
from the album Encanto (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | |
Released | November 19, 2021 |
Genre | Vallenato |
Length | 4:17 |
Label | Walt Disney |
Songwriter(s) | Lin-Manuel Miranda |
Producer(s) | |
Music video | |
"The Family Madrigal" on YouTube |
"The Family Madrigal" is a song from Disney's animated musical film Encanto (2021), released as part of the film's soundtrack on November 19, 2021, by Walt Disney Records. It was written by American singer-songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda, and sung almost entirely by American actress Stephanie Beatriz, featuring a small refrain by American actress Olga Merediz; "The Family Madrigal" is the opening number of Encanto, and is performed by the protagonists Mirabel and Alma Madrigal, respectively, in the film.
Mirabel introduces her multigenerational Colombian family and their magical powers to the audience with the song, which has been described as an uptempo
Background
"The Family Madrigal" is a song from Disney's 2021 animated musical fantasy film, Encanto. It is the opening song of the film's soundtrack, released by Walt Disney Records on November 19, 2021. "The Family Madrigal" was written by American musician Lin-Manuel Miranda. It is mostly sung by American actress Stephanie Beatriz, who voices the film's protagonist, Mirabel Madrigal. Olga Merediz, who provides the singing voice for Mirabel's grandmother Alma "Abuela" Madrigal, appears briefly in the song.[1]
Lyrics and composition
"The Family Madrigal" is a
Critical reception
Billboard writer Katie Atkinson called the song an "impossibly peppy" track.[1] ScreenRant critic Jeremy Crabb praised its catchy melody and said it "does a good job introducing each character of the family and the abilities they possess",[5] while the same website's Martyn Warren said "it's an energetic and fun song that is sure to be one that anyone will surely dance, or at the very least, smile along with."[6] Drew Taylor of The Wrap wrote the song delivers "what is essentially exposition in the catchiest way possible.[7]
Commercial performance
"The Family Madrigal" has peaked at number 7 on the
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[21] | Gold | 35,000‡ |
Canada (Music Canada)[22] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[23] | Gold | 400,000‡ |
United States (RIAA)[24] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
- ^ a b Atkinson, Katie (January 28, 2022). "Here Are the Lyrics to 'The Family Madrigal' From 'Encanto'". Billboard. Archived from the original on January 29, 2022. Retrieved January 29, 2022.
- ^ "How "We Don't Talk About Bruno" turned Encanto into a sleeper hit". Vox. 27 January 2022. Retrieved 2022-01-30.
- ^ "'Encanto': A melange of music, magic and a dash of Miranda". Los Angeles Times. 2021-12-01. Archived from the original on 2022-01-03. Retrieved 2022-01-28.
- ^ Miranda, Lin-Manuel (January 30, 2022). "Wrote Dos Oruguitas, then worked it into Family Madrigal afterwards. -LMM #Encanto". Twitter. Retrieved April 4, 2022.
- ^ Crabb, Jeremy (2021-11-29). "Encanto: All 8 Songs Ranked". ScreenRant. Archived from the original on 2022-01-18. Retrieved 2022-01-12.
- ^ Warren, Martyn (2022-01-21). "Every Song In Disney's Encanto, Ranked". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2022-01-31.
- ^ "Encanto Songs Ranked: Where Does We Don't Talk About Bruno Fit?". TheWrap. January 10, 2022. Archived from the original on January 14, 2022. Retrieved 2022-01-14.
- ^ "Disney's Encanto sets Official Top 10 singles record". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2022-02-05.
- ^ "We Don't Talk About Bruno climbs to Number 1 on Irish Singles Chart". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2022-02-05.
- ^ Billboard Charts [@billboardcharts] (January 25, 2022). "Every song on this week's #Hot100 chart with one credited songwriter (1/2):" (Tweet). Retrieved January 25, 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. February 14, 2022. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
- ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: February 5, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
- ^ "Billboard Global 200: February 12, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
- ^ "Tónlistinn – Lög - Vika 7, 2022" (in Icelandic). Plötutíðindi. Archived from the original on February 21, 2022. Retrieved May 15, 2022.
- ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
- ^ Trust, Gary (January 31, 2022). "'We Don't Talk About Bruno,' From 'Encanto,' Hits No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
- ^ "Billboard Global 200 – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
- ^ "End of Year Singles Chart Top 100 - 2022". officialcharts.com. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
- ^ "Streaming Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2022 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Stephanie Beatriz, Olga Merediz, Encanto – Cast – The Family Madrigal". Music Canada. Retrieved December 5, 2022.
- ^ "British single certifications – Stephanie Beatriz/Olga Merediz – The Family Madrigal". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
- ^ "American single certifications – Stephanie Beatriz, Olga Merediz, Encanto – Cast – The Family Madrigal". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved January 29, 2023.