The 96th annual Academy Awards have announced their nominations for the Best Song category, and two songs from the “Barbie” franchise have made the cut. This diverse collection of songs and scores showcases the talent and creativity in the industry.
“What Was I Made For?” and “I’m Just Ken”
Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell, known for their hit song “No Time to Die” from the James Bond film, have been nominated for their song “What Was I Made For?” Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt are also in the running with their song “I’m Just Ken.” The Academy’s music branch, consisting of 390 voting members, selected these two songs out of three shortlisted “Barbie” songs.
Frontrunners for the Oscar
Both songs from “Barbie” are considered strong contenders for the award. If either of them wins on March 10th, it will mark another achievement for these talented songwriters. Eilish and O’Connell already have an Oscar under their belts for their work on “No Time to Die,” while Ronson and Wyatt were winners in 2018 for Lady Gaga’s “Shallow” from “A Star Is Born.”
The Competition
The “Barbie” songs will face tough competition from other nominees. Jon Batiste and Dan Wilson’s “It Never Went Away,” Diane Warren’s “The Fire Inside,” and “Wahzhazhe (A Song for My People)” by Scott George are all vying for the prestigious award. Batiste, a previous winner for his work on the Pixar film “Soul,” and Warren, a seasoned nominee with 15 nominations to her name, bring their immense talent to the race.
Score Nominations
In addition to the Best Song category, the score nominations for this year’s Oscars were also announced. Ludwig Göransson, who previously won an Oscar for “Black Panther,” earned his third nomination for Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer.” Robbie Robertson received a posthumous nomination for his work on Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon.” John Williams, the legendary composer with 54 nominations and five wins, received yet another nomination for “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.”
Newcomers and Diversification
The Oscars have also recognized new talents. English composer Jerskin Fendrix received his first nomination for his score in the Yorgos Lanthimos film “Poor Things.” Laura Karpman, known for her jazzy “American Fiction” score, received her first Oscar nomination after winning five Emmys.
With such a diverse and talented lineup of songs and scores, the 96th annual Academy Awards promise to be an exciting celebration of the industry’s finest. Let’s wait and see who will take home the coveted Oscars!
Source: F5mag.com