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| artist = [[John Rzeznik]]
| artist = [[John Rzeznik]]
| album = [[Treasure Planet]] (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
| album = [[Treasure Planet (soundtrack)|Treasure Planet (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)]]
| released = 2002
| released = 2002
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| genre = [[Alternative Rock]]
| genre = [[Alternative rock]]
| length = 4:12
| length = 4:12
| label = [[Walt Disney Records]]/[[Warner Bros. Records]]
| label = [[Walt Disney Records]]/[[Warner Bros. Records]]
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"'''I'm Still Here ([[Jim Hawkins (character)|Jim]]'s Theme)'''" is a song written by the [[Goo Goo Dolls]] [[frontman]] [[John Rzeznik]] for the [[Walt Disney Animation Studios|Disney]] film ''[[Treasure Planet]]''. The song was released by Rzeznik as a solo track. It was a moderately successful pop hit.
"'''I'm Still Here ([[Jim Hawkins (character)|Jim]]'s Theme)'''" is a song written by the [[Goo Goo Dolls]] [[frontman]] [[John Rzeznik]] for the [[Walt Disney Animation Studios|Disney]] film ''[[Treasure Planet]]''. The song was released by Rzeznik as a solo track, which is autobiographical, loosely inspired by Rezenik’s own life growing up in [[Buffalo, New York]]. It was a moderately successful pop hit.


==Production==
==Production==
[[John Rzeznik]] was picked to write the song for the movie because it was believed he could relate well with ''[[Treasure Planet]]'''s main character, Jim, and his "rebel-with-a-cause angst". Directors [[Ron Clements]] and [[John Musker]] stated on the film's audio commentary that they had [[temp track|temped]] a scene in the film using the song "[[Iris (Goo Goo Dolls song)|Iris]]" by Rzeznik's band the [[Goo Goo Dolls]]. Referring to Jim, Rzeznik said, "It was easy to relate to Jim, you know? I felt a lot like that when I was his age."<ref>{{cite web | last = Murray | first= Rebecca | author-link= | title=John Rzeznik Sets Sail for "Treasure Planet" |url=http://movies.about.com/library/weekly/aatreasureplanetsoundtrack.htm|website=Movies.about.com |date= November 19, 2002 |access-date=2007-08-06}}</ref>
[[John Rzeznik]] was picked to write the song for the movie because it was believed he could relate well with ''[[Treasure Planet]]'''s main character, Jim, and his "rebel-with-a-cause angst". Directors [[Ron Clements]] and [[John Musker]] stated on the film's audio commentary that they had [[temp track|temped]] a scene in the film using the song "[[Iris (Goo Goo Dolls song)|Iris]]" by Rzeznik's band the [[Goo Goo Dolls]]. Referring to Jim, Rzeznik said, "It was easy to relate to Jim, you know? I felt a lot like that when I was his age."<ref>{{cite web|last=Murray|first=Rebecca|author-link=|title=John Rzeznik Sets Sail for "Treasure Planet"|url=http://movies.about.com/library/weekly/aatreasureplanetsoundtrack.htm|website=Movies.about.com|date=November 19, 2002|access-date=2007-08-06|archive-date=2007-11-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071109075853/http://movies.about.com/library/weekly/aatreasureplanetsoundtrack.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref>


"I'm Still Here" is one of two songs on the ''Treasure Planet'' soundtrack performed by Rzeznik; the other being "Always Know Where You Are". The song was sung by Rzeznik during the film, but performed by [[BBMak]] on the soundtrack.
"I'm Still Here" is one of two songs on the [[Treasure Planet (soundtrack)|''Treasure Planet'' soundtrack]] performed by Rzeznik; the other being "Always Know Where You Are". The song was sung by Rzeznik during the film, but performed by [[BBMak]] on the soundtrack.


==Music video==
==Music video==
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==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
Ricky Brigante of [[InsideTheMagic]] said the song "dat[es] the film tremendously" as the 90's-style vocals are jarringly featured in the middle of the movie. The site added, "This one song is a far cry from the brilliant musical numbers featured in so many of Disney’s animated films".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.insidethemagic.net/2012/08/review-treasure-planet-blu-ray-disneys-sci-fi-retelling-of-a-classic-adventure-story-falls-just-short-of-stellar/|title=Review: "Treasure Planet" Blu-ray – Disney's sci-fi retelling of a classic adventure story falls just short of stellar|website=InsideTheMagic.net}}</ref> The [[BBC]] described it as one of two pop songs "strangely detached from [the] workmanlike and inoffensive" soundtrack, and "an attempt to extend the soundtrack's appeal to an older, rockier audience". It described the song as "sandpaper-voiced... heavy-rock, angsty teen anthem... updating the traditional pre-pubescent Disney hero".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/bqrg|title=BBC - Music - Review of Various Artists - Treasure Planet|website=Bbc.co.uk}}</ref> [[DVDDizzy]] wrote, "It is a great song for the movie, but I found the music video boring and hardly worth watching again."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dvdizzy.com/treasureplanet.html|title=Treasure Planet DVD Review|website=Dvdizzy.com}}</ref>
Ricky Brigante of [[InsideTheMagic]] said the song "dat[es] the film tremendously" as the 90's-style vocals are jarringly featured in the middle of the movie. The site added, "This one song is a far cry from the brilliant musical numbers featured in so many of Disney’s animated films".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.insidethemagic.net/2012/08/review-treasure-planet-blu-ray-disneys-sci-fi-retelling-of-a-classic-adventure-story-falls-just-short-of-stellar/|title=Review: "Treasure Planet" Blu-ray – Disney's sci-fi retelling of a classic adventure story falls just short of stellar|website=InsideTheMagic.net|date=6 August 2012 }}</ref> The [[BBC]] described it as one of two pop songs "strangely detached from [the] workmanlike and inoffensive" soundtrack, and "an attempt to extend the soundtrack's appeal to an older, rockier audience". It described the song as "sandpaper-voiced... heavy-rock, angsty teen anthem... updating the traditional pre-pubescent Disney hero".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/bqrg|title=BBC - Music - Review of Various Artists - Treasure Planet|website=Bbc.co.uk}}</ref> [[DVDDizzy]] wrote, "It is a great song for the movie, but I found the music video boring and hardly worth watching again."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dvdizzy.com/treasureplanet.html|title=Treasure Planet DVD Review|website=Dvdizzy.com}}</ref>


==Charts==
==Charts==
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!scope="row"|US [[Top 40 Tracks]] (''Billboard'')
!scope="row"|US [[Top 40 Tracks]] (''Billboard'')
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!scope="row"|US [[Radio & Records Pop|''Radio & Records'' Hot AC]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.popradiotop20.com/Year/RR-HAC-2003-Year.htm|title=Radio & Records Hot AC|access-date=2013-12-23|website=Popradiotop20.com}}</ref>
!scope="row"|US [[Radio & Records Pop|''Radio & Records'' Hot AC]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.popradiotop20.com/Year/RR-HAC-2003-Year.htm|title=Radio & Records Hot AC|access-date=2013-12-23|website=Popradiotop20.com}}</ref>
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Latest revision as of 12:03, 29 June 2024

"I'm Still Here (Jim's Theme)"
Single by John Rzeznik
from the album Treasure Planet (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Released2002
GenreAlternative rock
Length4:12
LabelWalt Disney Records/Warner Bros. Records
Songwriter(s)John Rzeznik
Producer(s)Rob Cavallo, Jon Lind
John Rzeznik singles chronology
"I'm Still Here (Jim's Theme)"
(2002) 		"Always Know Where You Are"
(2002)

"I'm Still Here (Jim's Theme)" is a song written by the Goo Goo Dolls frontman John Rzeznik for the Disney film Treasure Planet. The song was released by Rzeznik as a solo track, which is autobiographical, loosely inspired by Rezenik’s own life growing up in Buffalo, New York. It was a moderately successful pop hit.

Production

[edit]

John Rzeznik was picked to write the song for the movie because it was believed he could relate well with Treasure Planet's main character, Jim, and his "rebel-with-a-cause angst". Directors Ron Clements and John Musker stated on the film's audio commentary that they had temped a scene in the film using the song "Iris" by Rzeznik's band the Goo Goo Dolls. Referring to Jim, Rzeznik said, "It was easy to relate to Jim, you know? I felt a lot like that when I was his age."[1]

"I'm Still Here" is one of two songs on the Treasure Planet soundtrack performed by Rzeznik; the other being "Always Know Where You Are". The song was sung by Rzeznik during the film, but performed by BBMak on the soundtrack.

Music video

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A music video was created that featured a young man in front of changing scenery all the while Rzeznik is appearing alongside him. The young man and Rzeznik are seen running throughout the video towards Treasure Planet and away from the young man's arguing parents; Scroop, one of the villains from the movie, in silhouette; and the destruction of the planet. The end of the video depicts Rzeznik walking down a road.

Critical reception

[edit]

Ricky Brigante of InsideTheMagic said the song "dat[es] the film tremendously" as the 90's-style vocals are jarringly featured in the middle of the movie. The site added, "This one song is a far cry from the brilliant musical numbers featured in so many of Disney’s animated films".[2] The BBC described it as one of two pop songs "strangely detached from [the] workmanlike and inoffensive" soundtrack, and "an attempt to extend the soundtrack's appeal to an older, rockier audience". It described the song as "sandpaper-voiced... heavy-rock, angsty teen anthem... updating the traditional pre-pubescent Disney hero".[3] DVDDizzy wrote, "It is a great song for the movie, but I found the music video boring and hardly worth watching again."[4]

Charts

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Chart performance for "I'm Still Here (Jim's Theme)"
Chart (2002) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[5] 68
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[6] 10
US Hot 100 Airplay (Billboard) 16
US Top 40 Tracks (Billboard) 38
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[7] 5
US Radio & Records Hot AC[8] 43

References

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  1. ^ Murray, Rebecca (November 19, 2002). "John Rzeznik Sets Sail for "Treasure Planet"". Movies.about.com. Archived from the original on 2007-11-09. Retrieved 2007-08-06.
  2. ^ "Review: "Treasure Planet" Blu-ray – Disney's sci-fi retelling of a classic adventure story falls just short of stellar". InsideTheMagic.net. 6 August 2012.
  3. ^ "BBC - Music - Review of Various Artists - Treasure Planet". Bbc.co.uk.
  4. ^ "Treasure Planet DVD Review". Dvdizzy.com.
  5. ^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 241.
  6. ^ "Maroon 5, Goo Goo Dolls Rewrite Adult Pop Songs Records". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2013-12-23.
  7. ^ "John Rzeznik Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard.
  8. ^ "Radio & Records Hot AC". Popradiotop20.com. Retrieved 2013-12-23.
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