Manta Ray (song) explained

Manta Ray
Type:	single
Artist:	Anohni
Album:	Racing Extinction: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Released:	6 November 2015
Genre:	Pop
Producer:	J. Ralph

"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.^{[1] [2]}

"Manta Ray" received critical acclaim and was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song at 88th Academy Awards for Anohni and J. Ralph.^{[3] [4]}

Composition

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.^[5] The music video features magnifications of various marine microorganisms.

Awards

• 2016: Academy Award for Best Original Song - nominated

Notes and References

1. Web site: Hear Sia, J. Ralph's Epic New Song From 'Racing Extinction' Trailer. Brittany . Spanos . Brittany Spanos . Rolling Stone . Rollingstone. November 5, 2015. January 24, 2016.
2. Web site: Trans singer Antony Hegarty nominated for Best Song Oscar. Joe William . pinknews. January 14, 2016. January 24, 2016.
3. Coggan. Devan. John Krasinski, Guillermo del Toro, Ang Lee to announce Oscar nominations. January 11, 2016. Entertainment Weekly. Time Inc.. January 13, 2016.
4. News: Oscar Nominations: The Complete List . The Hollywood Reporter. Prometheus Global Media . Ford . Rebecca . January 14, 2016 . January 14, 2016.
5. Newman. Melinda. 2016-01-14. J. Ralph & Antony Hegarty's Oscar-Nominated Song Was Inspired By Singing of Extinct Bird. 2022-02-20. Billboard. en-US.