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Music is a universal language, and one does not necessarily need to understand the lyrics to feel the power of a song—at least, that’s what Lisa Gerrard believes in. The Australian singer is best known for her exceptional rendition of Hans Zimmer’sNow We Are Free, one of the soundtracks of 2000’sGladiator.
The iconic song has over 288 million streams on Spotify, but even then, it was already a successful hit. The combination of Gerrard’s hauntingly soulful voice and Zimmer’s masterful musical work created a masterpiece worthy of an Oscar award. Unfortunately, it was snubbed at the 73rd Academy Awards.
The Oscars failed to recognize Lisa Gerrard’sNow We Are Freedespite its unique characteristics
Lisa Gerrard is notably known in the industry as a prodigy in music due to her unique blending of made-up languages with dramatic tones and an avant-garde approach. It is her way of expressing herself in an all-encompassing style, transcending barriers across the world.
Ridley Scott’sGladiatorfeatured the songNow We Are Freewhich was composed byHans Zimmerand Gerrard, and it was written in an artificial language. According to the singer, she had been singing in that tongue for as long as she could remember (viaSynchrotones):
I sing in the language of the Heart. It’s an invented language that I’ve had for a very long time. I believe I started singing in it when I was about 12.
Singing in a different language, where the words don’t have literal meanings, was not an obstacle for Gerrard in communicating with God. In fact, she feels close to Him whenever she sings in that particular language. She attributed this talent to her childhood experiences, revealing that it had a profound impact on her despite not understanding the languages of the people around her.
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She poured all of herself into writing the song, and with the help of Zimmer, they created one of the most heartfelt battle cry songs for a movie. It was not nominated for Best Original Song, which is a shame and a huge missed opportunity. Moreover, Zimmer lost to Tan Dun ofCrouching Tiger, Hidden Dragonfor the Best Original Score. Still,Gladiatorled the race andreceived twelve nominations.
What language does Lisa Gerrard sing in?
Many are intrigued by Gerrard’s music as it is so distinct from others, and she says it comes naturally to her, especially the made-up vocabulary. She used to sing in her own language before, but once she discovered this internal voice she has, she turned it into her own form of communication.
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Speaking withIgloo Magazine, the Australian singer claimed that everyone in the world has emotional sounds that they make, and in her case, she developed it into a full language. Furthermore, she revealed that there is no particular name, grammatical form, or practical translation to the words she uses, and defining them otherwise would defeat the purpose.
Gladiatoris currently available to watch on Max.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
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