Coco (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

The Oscar-winning song "Remember Me" was written by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez for Pixar's 2017 animated film. The song serves as the emotional core of the movie and is performed in various distinct styles throughout the film's Día de los Muertos narrative. The husband-and-wife songwriting duo previously won an Oscar for their work on Disney's Frozen.

Michael Giacchino composed the orchestral background score for Coco, incorporating traditional Mexican musical instruments and styles into his arrangements. His music supports the vibrant, colorful visuals of the Land of the Dead while paying respectful homage to Mexican folk traditions. Giacchino frequently collaborates with Pixar, having previously scored hits like The Incredibles and Up.

Yes, the soundtrack includes performances by renowned artists to ensure cultural authenticity in its vocal performances. Notably, the song "Un Poco Loco" features the voice of actors Anthony Gonzalez and Gael García Bernal, blending authentic mariachi influences into the track. The soundtrack also utilizes traditional genres like ranchera and huapango to ground the film in Mexican culture.

Yes, many of the voice actors provided their own singing vocals for the Coco soundtrack, including Anthony Gonzalez as the main character, Miguel. The authentic, youthful sound of Gonzalez's voice on tracks like "Un Poco Loco" helped make the album a massive commercial success. Renowned opera singer Ana Ofelia Murguía also performed the poignant, acoustic lullaby version of "Remember Me."