Pixar

**Pixar Animation Studios**, also known simply as **Pixar**, is an American computer animation studio. In many interviews, it was mentioned of Jon Bellion's love for the films. He told *iHeartRadio*, "Old people, young people can relate no matter what religion, or skin color, or whatever brings people together. I made this entire art campaign that comes along with the album to have four movie posters for every song on [*The Human Condition*]. I want [this campaign] to also double as a business proposition to Pixar because I want to score for them. I want to do what Phil Collins did for *Tarzan*. That's like a dream of mine."

To *Forbes*, Bellion said, "I'm fascinated by the level of product meeting art. The way they do it, it's this seamless, beautiful thing that's detailed and vivid, so simple to grasp that even a kid can love it, but also an adult can grasp the major themes going on. That's what I'm trying to do with my music. I want from people from 4 to 400 to be able to relate and understand what's happening, but I also want musicians to be able to look at the artistry and the beautiful colors in the music. Throughout the last couple albums, I have Pixar movies running in the studio all the time while I'm creating. I did an interview with MTV, and they said it was kind of like Dilla meets Disney, and Dilla's one of my favorite producers ever. So if that's my movie, I love the way that's described—a Pixar movie, but with a hip-hop groove to it. I'm pop, but there's also this drum grit that's happening. Which then leads into my plan. [...] I wanted to give audiences something that looks like what's going on in my head when I'm making music, these colors and pictures, because that's how I see music. I can't read music, but I see colors. In my head, there's a Pixar movie going on all the time. [...] Hearing Phil Collins do *Tarzan* changed my life. So I'm going, how do I get myself to that place? I don't know. So I'm going to use the launchpad from a debut album funded by Capitol Records as basically an expensive business plan to get in front of Pixar. Maybe by chance Jon Lasseter will go on Instagram and see a picture and say, "Hey, that's not one of our movies. What is this?" Maybe that'll lead him to the music, and the interview that we're doing. If Jon Lasseter was to see this or hear this, he'll understand that it's me trying to reach out to prove to them that I'm a skilled enough producer and product maker that I'd be suited very well to score one of their films. The Hans Zimmer aspect of music is great in movies, and I love it. Pharrell touched on it with *Despicable Me*. But imagine me, who makes these intricate beats, and you apply that to a Pixar movie. I just feel like it would be spectacular.

On November 4, 2016, it was reported that Bellion and his touring team got to perform an exclusive performance at the Pixar Animation Studios. He performed the following three songs "New York Soul (Part II)," "Simple & Sweet," and "All Time Low." Afterwards, they were granted a tour around the studios, where they saw concept art and behind-the-scenes production of *Finding Dory*. Bellion shared his vision and caught the attention of the animator, Adam Burke.

## References

1. ↑ Dinh, James (August 29, 2016). "​INTERVIEW: Who Is Jon Bellion? Everything You Need To Know". *iHeart*.
2. ↑ Setaro, Shawn (June 22, 2016). "Jon Bellion: From Pop Songs To Pixar". *Forbes*.
3. ↑ Zhang, Kenneth (November 14, 2016). "Jon Bellion's Dreams Come True at Pixar Animation Studios". *Berkeley B-Side*.