Without a doubt, the Oscars are the most popular recognition for the film industry. The 96th edition will take place in 2024, and will feature some of the most mentioned films Oppenheimer (Christopher Nolan) Killers of the Flower Moon (Martin Scorsese), and even the animated films The boy and the heron (Hayao Miyazaki).

However, referring to the nominees in best original song, everything changes, as the films with the most nominations or the most popular are not always the ones present in this category. It’s often said that there is some sort of structure or mechanism in place for a film to be considered for an Oscar nomination, but when it comes to music, things can be a little more unpredictable.

The fire insideBecky G

This song is part of the movie Flamin’ Hot: the flavor that changed history (Eva Longoria). We mentioned that structure of getting a movie nominated for an Oscar; As for the original songs, that seems to be the case and that is the hiring of composer Diane Warren, who in this edition has joined a select group of five composers, who have fifteen nominations, and is also one of the few still not the desired price.

This is a song with notable Latin influences. Elements such as reggaeton predominate, despite the fact that they are sung in English.

I’m just KenRyan Gosling

Is made from Andrew Wyatt, Mark Ronson and Matt Dunklehthis song was part of one of the most popular movies of 2023, Barbie (Greta Gerwig), even one of the highest grossing films.

While it’s not the only feature from this feature to make the nomination list, it does have the advantage of being played by someone who knew the glory of the 2017 Oscar. Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone sang the winner City of starsfrom the iconic musical La La Land. Perhaps this works as an omen or just a curious fact about this song that can sometimes be considered progressive due to its rhythmic and melodic changes.

It never went awayJon Batiste

American Jon Batiste is no stranger to awards and recognitions. In 2021, he collaborated with Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross on the animated film’s soundtrack Soul, with which he took home the Oscar. In 2022, he won the Grammys and won five trophies for his album We are. He wants to win in 2024 with this song that goes with it American Symphony, a documentary directed by Matthew Heineman, which tells how Batiste wants to compose a symphony while his wife, the writer Suleika Jaouad, battles leukemia. That’s where the emotional part of this piece, which Batiste co-wrote with Dan Wilson, comes from.

Wahzazhe (A song for my people)Osage Tribal Singers

Part of the soundtrack of Killers of the flower moonby Martin Scorsese, this melody performed by Scott George is accompanied by a historical fact, namely that the author is the first Native American to be nominated for an Academy Award.

The scene in which this work can be heard was described by the legendary Scorsese as fascinating and enriching. It may seem confusing to many, but the background makes it even more special.

What was I made for?Billie Eilish

Eilish always works with her brother, the producer and artist Finneas. They won an Oscar for it in 2022 No time to diewhich belonged to the memorable last part of the legendary saga of James Bond.

That was mentioned I’m just Ken wasn’t the only one Barbie which was nominated for best original song. This is the second. Nevertheless, it is at the opposite pole, as Eilish is steeped in melancholy and well chosen for interpret the existentialism of a Barbie who doesn’t understand why she came into the world.

The next Oscar Awards will be held on March 10 and we will have to wait until then to find a winning song in this category that has been expanded in the analysis. Will the achievement also apply to previous winners such as Billie Eilish and Jon Batiste? Perhaps an old acquaintance and nominee such as Diane Warren will receive the statue? (OR)