Manta Ray (song)

Not to be confused with the Buckethead or Chloe Moriondo songs of the same name.

2015 single by Anohni

"Manta Ray"

Single by Anohni
from the album  Racing Extinction: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Released| 6 November 2015
Genre| Pop
Length|

* 5:18

Songwriter(s)| J. Ralph, Anohni
Producer(s)| 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[edit]

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[edit]

* 2016: Academy Award for Best Original Song \- nominated

## References[edit]

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

## External links[edit]

* Official website
* Manta Ray at Oscars.org
* "Manta Ray" song on YouTube