The aspirants for best original song from a film this year include Pharrell Williams, a performer-writer who’s familiar in the theme-song field; Regina Spektor, a singer-songwriter who’…
, who surprised everyone by being someone to reckon with for her music as well as acting contributions to her film.Actress-singer-songwriter
“We wanted to have a call to gospel music and traditional Negro spirituals, but still have a really cool R&B feel to it, something that felt modern, more,” she says. “We pulled together many instrumentalists and a choir to create the right sound for it.” Avant’s daughter Nicole , interested in a possible song for the end credits, invited Williams to a screening. “I thought I knew this man’s legacy,” he says. “I knew that he was well respected in the music industry, but I didn’t know what got him that respect, the propulsion he put into so many careers, things that changed the trajectory for people of color.”
“He’s our chandelier to bring the light,” Williams sings. He explains: “I wanted a metaphor for this guy who brought light to these often dark spaces, those rooms you’re often signing contracts in. The man was like a beautiful chandelier of great will.”, Oscar-nominated 10 times so far without a win , is vying for an 11th with the upbeat anthem “I’m Standing With You” from the faith-based film “Breakthrough.
But Warren was convinced when Metz sang the demo. “Chrissy is so believable and authentic, both as an actress and on the song,” the songwriter notes. “It’s so real, you feel the emotion.”
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