The Barbie film is greater than anybody anticipated. The musical collaboration on Ryan Gosling’s ’80s ballad, “I’m Simply Ken,” for the upcoming Barbie film, extends past the legendary Slash. In a Warner Bros. launched video that includes soundtrack producer Mark Ronson, it’s revealed that musicians Wolfgang Van Halen and Foo Fighters drummer Josh Freese additionally contributed their abilities to the memorable and infectious observe.

Ronson and co-producer Andrew Wyatt rigorously crafted the track to make sure it maintained a way of earnestness, reflecting Ken’s wrestle with out veering into the realm of comedy. Gosling’s outstanding emotional supply took the track to surprising heights, infusing it with profound sentiment. The inclusion of Slash and Van Halen on guitar, together with the newly-minted Foo Fighters drummer Freese, elevates the music to the extent of a real track, avoiding any sense of tongue-in-cheek humor and complementing Gosling’s distinctive efficiency.

In line with Leisure Weekly – In “I’m Simply Ken,” Gosling’s Ken sings of the challenges of being overshadowed by Margot Robbie’s Barbie, sharing heartfelt traces like “I’m simply Ken, wherever else I’d be a ten / Is it my future to reside and die a lifetime of blonde fragility?” Wolfgang Van Halen expressed his honor at being a part of this thrilling mission by a earlier tweet, including to the anticipation surrounding this music-filled film.

Wolfgang mentioned: “So right here’s some information! I attended the @barbiethemovie premiere final evening with my girl as a result of I’m on the rating/soundtrack!”

This was enormous for the star as he knew, and the producers knew, solely he might do it.

He closed his thread: “My buddy @MarkRonson hit me up earlier this yr needing my “mammoth guitar sound” and I fortunately obliged. Honored for the chance to contribute some guitar enjoying all through this hilarious/surreal/heartfelt film. Go test it out on July twenty first!”

So right here’s some information! I attended the @barbiethemovie premiere final evening with my girl as a result of I’m on the rating/soundtrack! #BarbieTheMovie pic.twitter.com/W2S3HXL3Rs

— Wolf Van Halen (@WolfVanHalen) July 10, 2023