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Manta Ray (song)

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Released
  
6 November 2015

Genre
  
Pop

Writer(s)
  
J. Ralph, Anohni

Format
  
Digital download

Length
  
5:18

Producer(s)
  
Fisher Stevens Olivia Ahnemann

"Manta Ray" is an original song composed by J. Ralph and Anohni and performed by Anohni. The song was released as the lead single from the soundtrack album of 2015 documentary Racing Extinction written by Anohni.

Contents

"Manta Ray" received critical appraisal and was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song at 88th Academy Awards for Anohni and J. Ralph.

Production

The lyrics are written and sung by singer Anohni, with the melody and music composed by J. Ralph who also produced the recording. The song was inspired by the mating call of the last individual survivor of the now extinct Kauaʻi ʻōʻō. The music video features magnifications of various marine microorganisms.

Awards

  • 2016: Academy Award for Best Original Song - nominated
  • References

    Manta Ray (song) Wikipedia