Jade Thirlwall says working on Blue Planet III song was magical

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Singer Jade Thirlwall discusses her experience working on the official song for the upcoming BBC documentary series Blue Planet III, titled "Into The Deep (Seas Cry)." Collaborating with composer Hans Zimmer, she describes the project as one of the most magical experiences of her career. Set to debut this autumn, Blue Planet III features narration by Sir David Attenborough and focuses on marine life conservation. Thirlwall highlights how the track is celebratory and aims to inspire hope for environmental change.
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Singer Jade Thirlwall from Little Mix described working on the official song for BBC Documentary Blue Planet III, titled "Into The Deep (Seas Cry)", as one of the best experiences of her career. She collaborated with renowned composer Hans Zimmer to create a piece that celebrates the life of oceans and seas, which is narrated by Sir David Attenborough. Thirlwall premiered the track on BBC Radio 1's Breakfast Show and expressed how special it was to contribute to something she loves deeply, given her admiration for both David Attenborough and ocean conservation efforts. The documentary series, focusing on marine life, is set to air in the autumn but an exact release date has not been announced yet.

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Thirlwall PERSON · 4× BBC ORG · 3× David Attenborough PERSON · 2× Hans Zimmer PERSON · 2× BBC Radio 1's ORG · 1× Greg James PERSON · 1× Hans Zimmer's PERSON · 1× Jade Thirlwall PERSON · 1× Little Mix ORG · 1× Reading and Leeds ORG · 1×

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George Fenton, another key Blue Planet composer who'd worked on other BBC nature documentaries, as well as classic films such as Gandhi and Groundhog Day, died this week at the age of 76.
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🔮 "When this opportunity came in, I might have shed a little tear," she said. "
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Jade Thirlwall says working on Blue Planet III song was magical · assertive framing

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- Published Singer Jade Thirlwall says working on the official song for BBC documentary Blue Planet III is "one of the best things" she's ever done. asserted
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The former Little Mix star worked with legendary composer Hans Zimmer on Into The Deep (Seas Cry), a piece created for the launch of the series narrated by Sir David Attenborough. asserted
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Thirlwall, who debuted the track on BBC Radio 1's Breakfast Show, told host Greg James working on it was a "very special" experience. asserted
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Blue Planet III is due to air this autumn, but an official release date is yet to be announced. asserted
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During her breakfast show appearance, Thirlwall said Blue Planet, which focuses on the life of our seas and oceans, was her favourite TV show. asserted
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"When this opportunity came in, I might have shed a little tear," she said. " uncertain
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"I'm a huge David Attenborough fan, I love the planet, I love the oceans. asserted
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It was so magical getting to write a song all about that." asserted
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Thirlwall said the track, which mixes her striking vocals with Hans Zimmer's signature orchestral builds, was written to be "celebratory". asserted
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She said footage captured by Blue Planet III crews played in the background as she worked on creating the theatrical piece. asserted
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"The song is about the oceans and how special they are, hope, fighting the good fight to make the world a better place," she said. asserted
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Thirlwall also said she was "busy writing" a second album after a busy summer of festival performances, including slots at Reading and Leeds in August. asserted
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It's not the first time a big artist has worked with Hans Zimmer to create a track for the BBC's nature programmes. asserted
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Singer RAYE and Bastille frontman Dan Smith have previously collaborated with the Oscar-winner. asserted
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George Fenton, another key Blue Planet composer who'd worked on other BBC nature documentaries, as well as classic films such as Gandhi and Groundhog Day, died this week at the age of 76. asserted
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