All of the songs in “Encanto” were penned by Lin-Manuel Miranda, who has proved time and time again with musicals like “Hamilton” and “In the Heights” and fellow Disney film “Moana” that he definitely knows how to write a catchy song. For “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” Miranda crafted a song with unique verses sung by different characters.
Each character’s verse reflects their individual style and also combines a variety of melodies that somehow work together in the one song.
“Encanto” tells the story of Mirabel, voiced by Stephanie Beatriz, who is the only member of the Madrigal family who did not receive a magical gift. In the movie, she discovers that her family members and the magical house they live in are losing their special abilities. To keep the magic alive, Mirabel needs to learn more about her ostracized uncle Bruno, voiced by John Leguizamo, who disappeared 10 years ago. However, the other family members do not want to discuss the shunned uncle, hence the earworm’s clever title.
As of this writing, “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” is the No. 1 song on Spotify's Top Songs and has remained in that spot for weeks. “Surface Pressure,” another equally memorable tune, sits a few places below it.
After weeks of steadily climbing up the Billboard Hot 100 chart, "We Don't Talk About Bruno" finally claimed the top spot. The February 5th chart lists the ensemble track as the No. 1 song, marking Miranda's first time at the top of the Hot 100 chart as a writer.
"We Don't Talk About Bruno" landing at the No. 1 spot means the track has further surpassed "Let It Go" one of the most beloved songs in the Disney canon, on the charts. The "Frozen" song peaked at No. 5 in 2014.
This is only the second time a tune from a Disney animated film has reached No. 1. "A Whole New World," the Oscar- and Grammy-winning song from "Aladdin," topped the chart in 1993.
The Family Madrigal
To celebrate the release of this record braking film, Funko are giving you the opportunity to share in the magic of the family Madrigal in your own Casita!
Encanto - Mirabel Madrigal Pop! Vinyl
Encanto - Luisa Madrigal Pop! Vinyl
Luisa
is
the middle child of Julieta and Agustín Madrigal, the younger sister
of Isabela, and the older sister of Mirabel. A strapping bodybuilder
who is described as the “rock” of the family, Luisa was gifted
with super strength.
Encanto - Julieta Madrigal Pop! Vinyl
Encanto - Isabela Madrigal Pop! Vinyl
Encanto- Bruno Madrigal Pop! Vinyl
Bruno
is the
only son of Alma
Madrigal,
with the gift to see into the future. Bruno's odd demeanor, affinity
for rats, and often doomsaying visions had distinguished him as the
"black sheep" of the Madrigals, resulting in his
estrangement from the family.