Uncover the Musical Talents Nominated for the 2025 Academy Awards
Music (Original Score)
In this category, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross from "Challengers" share the shortlist with former Yuck frontperson Daniel Blumberg from "The Brutalist". They are joined by Bryce Dessner from "Sing Sing", perennial nominees Danny Elfman from "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" and Hans Zimmer from "Blitz", as well as 2023 winner Volker Bertelmann from "Conclave", and several other talented composers. Each of these works brings a unique musical flavor to the big screen.
For instance, Aaron Zigman's score for "The Six Triple Eight" showcases his ability to create a captivating musical atmosphere. Amelia Warner's "Young Woman and the Sea" takes us on a musical journey through the depths of the ocean. Andrea Datzman's "Inside Out 2" adds an emotional touch to the story. Alberto Iglesias's "The Room Next Door" creates a tense and mysterious ambiance. Benjamin Wallfisch's "Alien: Romulus" transports us to the outer reaches of space. These are just a few examples of the diverse musical talents on the shortlist.
Music (Original Song)
Maren Morris and her co-writers are vying for a nomination with their song "Kiss the Sky" from "The Wild Robot". Pharrell Williams made the shortlist with the title song of his "Piece by Piece" movie. There are also multiple songs from Emilia Pérez, with Clément Ducol and Camille writing "El Mal" for Zoe Saldaña and Karla Sofía Gascón, and "Mi Camino" for Selena Gomez. These songs add another layer of musical magic to the awards season.
For example, Aaron Pierre & Tiffany Boone's "Tell Me It’s You (Mufasa: The Lion King)" brings a sense of nostalgia and emotion. Adrian Quesada & Abraham Alexander's "Like a Bird (Sing Sing)" is a catchy and upbeat tune. Auli‘i Cravalho Featuring Rachel House's "Beyond (Moana 2)" takes us on a new musical adventure. Kristen Wiig's "Harper and Will Go West (Will & Harper)" showcases her comedic side through music. Lainey Wilson's "Out of Oklahoma (Twisters)" captures the spirit of the Midwest. These songs are sure to leave a lasting impression.
Along with the Music Categories
The Academy also released the shortlist for Best Documentary Feature Film, including director Gary Hustwit's "Eno". This documentary adds another dimension to the awards season and showcases the power of music in documentary filmmaking.
Furthermore, the nominees for the 2025 Golden Globe Awards have been revealed, with some overlap with the Academy Awards shortlists. All but one of the Best Original Score – Motion Picture nominees are on the Oscars shortlist, with the lone holdout being "Dune: Part Two", which was scored by Hans Zimmer and is instead being considered for "Blitz". Only one Golden Globe nominee, Miley Cyrus, Lykke Li, and Andrew Wyatt's "Last Showgirl song "Beautiful That Way", is not on the Academy Awards shortlist.
The 2025 Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, March 2, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, with Conan O’Brien hosting. This is an exciting event that will showcase the best of musical talent in the film industry.