Shirley Lyrics

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Shirley Soundtrack Analysis
The Soundtrack
The 2024 film "Shirley" is a biographical drama film about the life and career of politician Shirley Chisholm. Its soundtrack is a rich, evopic soundscape, giving a sense not only of the film's depth but also of the historical time and place. It features original music scored by Tamar-kali, who had previously scored "Mudbound" and "The Assistant." The film's original music was released on March 15, 2024, through Netflix Music (Film Music Reporter). The album, which is actually available in digital format, is by all means a compact and tight collection having 11 compositions, most of which are around 23 minutes in size​ (Soundtrack.net)​.

Key Tracks and Themes Since the three are titled "Shirley Intro," "Trailblazing," and "Catalyst for Change," it will have to be the pioneering part Chisholm played in American politics that will form the theme of the album and her historic run for president in 1972.

The emotional and dynamic range of the soundtrack sees a pattern from the introspective "Long Day" to the more assertive "A Win for Robert – California," mirroring the one encountered by Chisholm in her varied campaign and personal journey.

But surely, one of the standout singles in the album would have to be "Why I’m Here," performed by Samara Joy, as it surely gives a vocal high for the album. The track, written with PJ Morton, is set to be released on March 1, 2024, by Verve Music. The song corresponds with the film themes to a great extent, from Chisholm's motivations to her legacy​ (Soundtrack Tracklist)​.
The Film "Shirley," a movie that will portray the life and struggle of Shirley Chisholm, who became the first African American congresswoman in 1972. Directed and written by John Ridley, the film follows the struggles and glories that come in equal measure with breaking ground, with Regina King in the role of Chisholm​ (Wikipedia)​.

The film, to be released in theaters on March 15, 2024, and Netflix on March 22 of the same year, has such actors as Lance Reddick, Terrence Howard, and Lucas Hedges in the lead roles​ (Wikipedia)​.

The movie also gained Regina King further critical acclaim for her performance, which is highlighted in the depth and authenticity she is able to draw from Shirley Chisholm. The film has also been lauded for having heart and soul in critical spaces but received mixed reviews regarding its approach to the biopic genre.

Conclusion Through Tamar-kali's composition and tracks such as "Why I'm Here," the "Shirley" soundtrack becomes the spirit and struggle of the historic Shirley Chisholm campaign. It is, at the same time, not only functional to the storyline of the film but also comes through as a directed musical homage to the lasting legacy that Chisholm did leave behind. The film itself, through the energetic performance of Regina King, plunges the viewer cinematically into one of the moments of American history, and with this, it involves each one in the reflection over the life of a pioneer who risked and dared to provoke changes.

April, 01st 2024

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