Soul — (2020)

: Both Joe Gardner and the audience initially believe the "spark" is a person's life purpose or talent (like Joe’s jazz piano playing).

: The film's protagonist was almost a scientist before Pixar decided music had a more universal "rhythm of meaning". Soul (2020)

: Joe Gardner was inspired by real-life middle school teacher Dr. Peter Archer , who spent his life teaching music and inspiring youth in NYC. Co-director Kemp Powers also infused elements of his own life into Joe to ensure the character felt authentic. : Both Joe Gardner and the audience initially

: Grounded, soulful jazz composed by Jon Batiste. soulful jazz composed by Jon Batiste.