Immortals (from Big Hero 6): E-Z Play Today

This arrangement captures the soaring energy of the original without overwhelming young pianists. The E-Z Play format makes a contemporary hit accessible to students who might otherwise feel disconnected from their own musical culture, creating genuine enthusiasm for practicing a song they actually want to play.

Energetic and uplifting with moments of quiet introspection. The melody sits naturally under the hand and feels satisfying to play at tempo, capturing the motivational spirit of the film's narrative.

Students in the early-to-intermediate piano range who want to play modern, recognizable songs. This works especially well for younger students motivated by film music and pop culture, or as a bridge piece for students exploring music beyond classical repertoire.

• Build the dynamics gradually through the first section; resist the urge to play at full volume immediately, which will flatten the arc toward the chorus.
• Pay close attention to where the melody moves between the right and left hands; smooth voice leading here keeps the song from feeling choppy.
• Let the rhythm feel grounded and steady rather than rushing; this song gains power through confident pacing, not speed.
• Shape the chorus melody with a slight swell on the highest notes to match the emotional peak of the original recording.

Include this in a student recital featuring film music or contemporary pop arrangements to showcase diversity in your program and keep audiences engaged. It also works as a confidence-builder for intermediate students preparing for solo performance or as a fun sight-reading exercise during technique review.

• Reading interval jumps in single-staff notation
• Playing syncopated rhythms accurately
• Managing dynamic contrast within a four-bar phrase
• Transferring melody between hands smoothly
• Maintaining consistent tempo through repeated sections