Simple Song Number 3 Explained

Simple Song #3
Type:single
Artist:Sumi Jo
Album:Youth
Released:20 May 2015
Genre:Classical
Label:Milan Records

"Simple Song #3" or "Simple Song Number 3" is an original song sung by South Korean singer Sumi Jo. The song was released as the lead single from the soundtrack album of 2015 film Youth written and composed by American composer David Lang.[1]

"Simple Song #3" was nominated for the 2016 Academy Award,[2] Golden Globe Award[3] and Critics Choice Award for best original song.[4]

Production

American composer David Lang wrote the music, including the piece "Simple Songs," which is fictionally performed for Queen Elizabeth at the end of the movie. The scene was shot with soprano Sumi Jo, violinist Viktoria Mullova, the BBC Concert Orchestra, and the Berlin Radio Choir.[5] [6]

Accolades

AwardCategoryRecipientResult
88th Academy AwardsBest Original SongDavid Lang
21st Critics' Choice AwardsBest Original Song[7]
73rd Golden Globe AwardsBest Original Song
2015 Houston Film Critics Society AwardsBest Original Song[8]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: For Paolo Sorrentino's 'Youth,' David Lang Strives for an Unusually Emotional Melody. Rachel. Donadio. The New York Times. 30 November 2015. 19 January 2016.
  2. David Lang on His Best Original Song Oscar Nom: 'I Spilled Coffee All Over Myself'. Newman. Melinda. Billboard. 14 January 2016. 14 January 2016.
  3. News: Golden Globes 2016: Complete list of nominees. 10 December 2015. Los Angeles Times. 10 December 2015.
  4. News: Tapley. Kristopher. 2015-2016 Oscar Predictions. 3 December 2015. Variety. 24 August 2015.
  5. Web site: Roddy. Michael. "Candy-wrapper music" hits sweet spot in Cannes Youth movie. Reuters. 27 October 2015. 20 May 2015.
  6. News: David Lang. Red Poppy Music. 3 January 2016.
  7. Web site: Critics' Choice Award Nominations Led by 'Mad Max,' 'Fargo'. Variety. 13 January 2016. 14 December 2015. Tim. Grat.
  8. Web site: Houston Film Critics Society Nominations. Awards Daily. 11 January 2016. 13 December 2015. Ryan. Adams.