Lyra (song)
"Lyra" is a song by Kate Bush, used in the closing credits of the 2007 film The Golden Compass. The song was written and produced by Bush in her own studio and features the Magdalen College Choir.
The title refers to Lyra Belacqua, the lead character in the film. Bush writing on her website called the trilogy "a masterpiece" and said she was "thrilled" to be asked to write the song. According to Del Palmer, Bush was asked to do the song on very short notice and the whole project was completed in 10 days.[1] "Lyra" was nominated for the International Press Academy's Satellite Award for original song in a motion picture.[2][3]
References
- ^ Palmer, Del. "Lyra". DelPalmer.com. Retrieved 2008-05-15.
- ^ Silberman, Stacey (2007-11-30). "Tis the Awards Season: Lots of Green & "Golden" Loving Stars". Hollywood Today. Retrieved 2008-05-15.
- ^ Awards for The Golden Compass, Satellite Awards
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