Schubert wasn’t very keen on marriage for many possible reasons, perhaps because he didn’t have enough money, or because he was gay, or because he thought marriage was a bourgeois institution created to force conformity-or none of those things. His personal life is shrouded in mystery. He contracted syphilis at 25 and died at 31, which limited his life in many ways but also drove him to be an incredibly prolific composer. Younger than almost any other famous composer-younger than Mozart, Chopin, or Mendelssohn. With his new ballad for the 50th anniversary celebration, Lawrence aspired to remain true to Walt Disney’s message of finding magic in all things.Gesellschaftsspiel der Schubertianer (Party game of the Schubertians) by Leopold Kupelwieser “The idea of writing something that was connected to a part of my life, just flowed out effortlessly.” He described his return to Disney World as “a cathartic experience.”įor the Disney resort’s 50th anniversary, he wrote the personal anthem “You Are the Magic.” “So many dormant emotions and feelings sprung to life,” Lawrence said when describing the song. Over 20 years have passed since Disney hired Lawrence as a wide-eyed dreamer with little to his name. Through it all, the successful performer still remembers Disney’s impact on him as a young man. Lawrence is all too familiar with topping charts, platinum records, and world tours. His work received 18 Grammy nominations and won seven awards including “Album of the Year.”
He wrote and produced music for himself and well-known artists like Adele, Alicia Keys, and Kendrick Lamar. The collaboration launched Lawrence into fame. He moved to Los Angeles, where he met Bruno Mars, a fellow then-struggling musician. Over the years, he grew determined to take his craft seriously. Disney is where it all started for me,” said Lawrence. “That was where the seed was planted for me to become a songwriter. There, he familiarized himself with the piano’s elements. In a breakroom where the Lion King cast would vocally warm-up, Lawrence spent his time on a keyboard. Gradually, he found confidence as Disney hired him for more work. He often faced internal conflict, asking himself questions like, “Can I do it? Who am I without people on stage with me?” He hosted interviews with guest celebrities, and performed for shows like “Tarzan Rocks” and "Festival of the Lion King.” Lawrence said, “Being a cast member, I always call it my college years.”ĭisney was Lawrence’s chance to find what he described as his individuality as an artist.
Lawrence, 19 at the time, flew to Chicago to audition and landed two jobs with Disney. His path changed when he followed his brother to Florida and discovered Disney World was hiring. “All I did was sing, form groups, and write songs,” he said. He recalled how music continued to inspire him in college. “ When you're on stage at five, it's kind of telegraphing where your future is going,” Lawrence said.Īfter high school, Lawrence studied at Tennessee State University for about a year. Along with his brother and sister, Philip first performed on stage around the age of five. Growing up in Evansville, Indiana, music always had a strong influence on his life. Lawrence's musical journey began long before his work with Disney. Along with Lawrence, singer-songwriter Kayla Alvarez performed the song for the resort's nighttime experience “Disney Enchantment.” Grammy-winning artist Philip Lawrence composed a brand new song for the occasion. Five decades later, the theme park held an 18-month celebration for its 50th anniversary. 1, 1971, the Walt Disney World Resort opened to the public.
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