Manta Ray by ANOHNI and J Ralph

2016 Oscar® nominated Best Original Song “MANTA RAY” written and performed by Academy Award® nominated composer J. RALPH and Academy Award® Nominated artist ANOHNI for the feature documentary “Racing Extinction” by Oscar winning director Louie Psihoyos.

“MANTA RAY”
Music by J. Ralph and ANOHNI
Lyrics by ANOHNI
performed by J. Ralph & ANOHNI
Produced by J. Ralph
Co-Produced by Arthur Pingrey

In the trees
Between the leaves
All the growing
That we did

All the loving
And separating
All the turning
To face each other

I divide
In the sky
In the the seams
Between the beams

All the loving
And separating
All the turning
To face each other

Without biodiversity
I'm nothing
It's like I never
Existed

Without my home
With no reflection
I cease to exist

And my children
Are dying now
Inside me

All I love
All I know
All I've known

I am dying now
Inside me
My children

© ℗ 2015 Rumor Mill Records/Rebis Music

Video Footage from "The Secret Life of Plankton" (c) TEDed / Parafilms
Executive Producer : Tierney Thys

[EvaMaria-miup]

How is possible that such beauty and sensitivity can dwell into a human being? I am in tears. Thank you for this gift.

[ВікторіяКузнецова-мч]

Таинственно и нежно, очень гибко, плавно и красиво звучит музыка зарождения жизни.

[rwchile]

Touching My soul..Thanks for the music of your soul.

[MsAnna]

This incredible voice inside me for ever💜

[heavenwithin]

She's one of those few artists that make me stop whatever I'm doing or thinking.

[wildlifegardenssydney]

Such an incredible song ….and the simply incredible footage of the tiny wonderously beautiful creatures that support so many other animals in the sea. Thank you for shining a laser into this word.

[Totalinternalreflection]

Omfg no way, your epilepsy is dancing ep is still framed on my wall. So good to hear from you again

[ANTONISTSAKIRIS]

A gift, a true miracle! Thank you dear Anohni! From Athens with gratitude! ❤️❤️🙏🙏🎶🎶

[chelseataylor]

Stunning. Gorgeous footage and message as well. Couldn’t have a more impactful voice to spread that message!

[bodyworkbytod]

I NEEDED THIS NOURISHMENT so much thank you beautiful being

[sophiew]

Absolutely brilliant...her voice touches the heart & soul..also what a truly amazing video too .I'm having a bad day too ..thanks for this !🌈x

[lukethomas]

The delicacy of your voice is perfect for these gossamer creatures.

[muzzamonroe]

love it every time you come down under I been there. a true artist and champion of our original First Nation people

[hollyeckert]

I congratulate this BIG star in finding a true balance between form and subject. I found the experience of watching this video of ocean water life while listening to Anohni's lovely voice reflecting on the meaning of life MUCH MORE BEAUTIFUL AND MEANINGFUL than some trivial video of a young, good looking woman pontificating about the sadness found in a love affair. Let's all grow up as artists and start making real art and not just reproducing trivial pop art! You can find an effort I made at it right here at "The Exile Project" by Holly Eckert and Amy Denio.

[mariannetfinches]

This already feels like such a classic. Beautiful

[kagitsune]

And we would kill all of this for what, so another billionaire can buy another yacht. No. We refuse.

[sophiec]

Sublime, incredible voice . I love you'r voice and universe.

[rein]

Thank you. Beautiful music. Beautiful imagery. Art!

[mia-mariausvasuo]

Beautiful voice, peace and Love 😍💛💝💙💚💜

[ewenmcdonald]

If only our world was as dynamic and engaging as the one you sing into existence ... making us mourn what we have destroyed and lost ... tne complexity and harmony in the depths of the sea.