The Moon Song
"The Moon Song" is a song from the 2013 feature film Her, with music composed by Karen Orzolek (Karen O) and lyrics by Orzolek and Spike Jonze. Performed by O during the film's end credits, the song was also performed by the film's main characters, Samantha (Scarlett Johansson) and Theodore (Joaquin Phoenix). A digital single containing all three versions of the song was released on February 11, 2014, by WaterTower Music.[1]
"The Moon Song" | |
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Single by various artists | |
Released | February 11, 2014 |
Label | WaterTower |
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In January 2014, the song was nominated for Best Original Song at the 86th Academy Awards,[2] but lost to "Let It Go" from Frozen.[3] O performed the song at the ceremony accompanied by Ezra Koenig on guitar on March 2, 2014.[4] In December 2014, the song was nominated for Best Song Written for Visual Media at the 57th Grammy Awards, but once again lost to "Let It Go".[5]
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Performer(s) | Length |
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1. | "The Moon Song" (studio version duet) | O and Ezra Koenig | 3:05 | |
2. | "The Moon Song" (end title credit) |
| O | 2:26 |
3. | "The Moon Song" (film version) |
| Scarlett Johansson and Joaquin Phoenix | 1:50 |
Total length: | 7:21 |
Charts
Studio version
Chart (2014) | Peak position |
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France (SNEP)[7] | 194 |
Mexico Ingles Airplay (Billboard)[8] | 34 |
US Alternative Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[9] | 15 |
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[10] | 27 |
References
- "'The Moon Song' (Music from and Inspired by 'Her') Single Released". Film Music Reporter. February 11, 2014. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
- Ayers, Mike (January 16, 2014). "Karen O Reacts to Oscar Nomination for 'Her': 'Holy Smokes!'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 12, 2014.
- Brown, Tracy (March 2, 2014). "Oscars 2014: The full list of nominees and winners". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on November 22, 2015. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
- "OSCARS: Karen O To Perform 'The Moon Song' From 'Her'". Deadline Hollywood. February 13, 2014. Retrieved February 13, 2014.
- "Grammys 2015: Complete list of winners and nominees". Los Angeles Times. February 8, 2015. Archived from the original on February 26, 2015. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
- "The Moon Song (Music From and Inspired By the Motion Picture Her) – Single by Various Artists". Apple Music. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
- "Lescharts.com – Karen O feat. Ezra Koenig – The Moon Song" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
- "Karen O Chart History (Mexico Ingles Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
- "Karen O Chart History (Alternative Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
- "Karen O Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 20, 2019.