2013 Oscar Predictions: Best Original Song

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• Robin | Mon Feb 04 08:20:06 EST 2013Reply

  Adele should and will win this, she's amazing!:)

• vee | Fri Feb 01 16:01:37 EST 2013Reply

  Frank Ocean's "Wiseman" for the Django soundtrack was sadly overlooked.

• claudia | Wed Jan 30 17:17:05 EST 2013Reply

  I hate Adele. How about we let Ted win, shake things up and piss a lot of people off :)

• Tom | Wed Jan 30 10:11:03 EST 2013Reply

  I think 'Skyfall' will take this. Adele is performing, so she'd be able to collect in person - and everyone loves Adele. She was wonderful at the Globes, so I don't think they will let this chance slip away. 'Suddenly' wasn't among the best songs in Les Mis, and as an original song it doesn't quite hold up to the spectacle and grandness of the latest Bond theme. So unless the Academy's distaste for the Bond francise becomes decisive, I'd say this one's in the bag for the Brits.

• Vics | Thu Jan 17 04:08:35 EST 2013Reply

  Adele would be the winner, I think. "Life of Pi" song has created a controversy in India. It seems the lyrics are not original and translation from a 200 year old famous lullaby. There are reports that the composer Michael Danna had heard the original, sung by Bombay Jaishri and approached her. It is also reported that Dr.Zoe Sherinian,who did the music research for "Life of Pi", had approached a UK based historian to get details of the song. The strange resemblance between the two songs had created this controversy.

• r smith | Sat Jan 12 02:32:18 EST 2013Reply

  Cristina Perri had a great song "1000 years" and it was a major oversight not to include that piece of music in the best song category.

• cyndee | Sun Jan 13 03:36:55 EST 2013

  Wow! I was also looking for this song to be considered. I know they would never acknowledge anything from the Twighlite franchise. Too bad. . 1000 Years is amazing. As well as the special effects in Breaking Dawn 2.

• Sadie | Sat Jan 12 17:52:16 EST 2013

  It's actually 1000 years, part II. It's a rework from part I, from the Breaking dawn part 1 soundtrack. So it's not completely original and therefore it's inelegible.

• Alicia | Fri Jan 11 02:10:59 EST 2013Reply

  I think Selena Gomez should win something! She's amazing :)

• Sean | Thu Jan 10 21:23:46 EST 2013Reply

  Who new the song from TED would be nominated for an oscar.

• Rael | Thu Jan 10 04:49:55 EST 2013Reply

  Where is Safe and Sound? That is my bet for this category. I tried to listen to every song in the shortlist they've give out before and the Hunger Games song is the one that stand out, I really loved it.
  
  Skyfall is the next best thing...
  
  To see Taylor Swift and Adele battle it out or even Hugh Jackman for that matter.
  
  ...and the other are Big Machine from Safety Not Guaranteed, Dotted Line from People Like Us, Learn Me Right from Brave, Let It Rain from Being Flynn and Suddenly of Les Miserables.

• Rael | Thu Jan 10 04:53:52 EST 2013

  Or The Gift from The Odd Life of Timothy Green is third in line. Great song.

• janet | Wed Jan 09 18:58:02 EST 2013Reply

  breath of life is an epic song!

• what??? | Wed Jan 09 08:40:49 EST 2013Reply

  No "I know you care" ? wtf?

• Martin | Tue Jan 08 08:02:38 EST 2013Reply

  Check out my last predictions in the Aural categories at http://www.mondoglam.com/2013/01/oscar-2013-dos-dias-categorias-de-sonido.html

• Natalie24 | Mon Jan 07 16:57:43 EST 2013Reply

  Where is "Safe and Sound" from the Hunger Games? And "Not running anymore" from Stand up Guys. There are definitely a few of the best songs from movies this year. And I'm not just saying that because they were nominated for Golden Globes, I thought that before. I personally much prefer either of these songs to Sky Fall. I think it's over rated. But it will be nominated and probably win.

• Final2 | Sat Jan 19 01:38:38 EST 2013

  Safe & Sound was played 2ed during the credits only the 1st song from the credits is able to be nom. Stupid move by the producers if you ask me.

• Tuigim | Sun Jan 06 23:17:44 EST 2013Reply

  Glen Hansard's 'This Gift' from The Odd Life of Timothy Green beats all I've seen above.

• John | Sun Jan 06 17:37:49 EST 2013Reply

  Why is "Song of the Lonely Mountain" not being considered here? I mean, you have Katy Perry on this list. Neil Finn's piece is easily better than "wide awake." Easily.

• beebee | Sat Jan 05 21:12:35 EST 2013Reply

  It's a shame that "Safety Not Guaranteed" didn't get more attention because "Big Machine" definitely deserves an Oscar nod for Best Song.

• andrew | Sat Jan 05 20:12:14 EST 2013Reply

  No Django?

• andrew | Sat Jan 05 20:12:06 EST 2013Reply

  No Django?

• Charlie Oster | Sat Jan 05 16:37:50 EST 2013Reply

  seroiusly no "I Dreamed a Dream"?????????

• Sarah | Mon Jan 07 14:52:26 EST 2013

  Well it's not an original song...

• Gab | Sat Jan 05 12:04:24 EST 2013Reply

  I hope "Ancora qui" will be in the last 5. Skyfall is overrated.

• Cruella | Thu Jan 03 06:08:28 EST 2013Reply

  Skyfall has been deemed eligible for the Oscars so some her should quit saying otherwise. It will be nominated and it will WIN.

• ^_^ | Tue Jan 01 19:42:02 EST 2013Reply

  i think the top 3 contenders are: 1. SKYFALL 2.LES MISERABLES 3. FRANKENWEENIE :-)

• Michael | Tue Jan 01 14:32:20 EST 2013Reply

  I really hope 'From Here To The Moon and Back' from Joyful Noise by Dolly Parton is nominated!
  It's such a beautiful song and she sings it brilliantly!
  Further more I hope it wins, even if its just a constellation win because she lost the Oscar in the 80's when 9to5 lost out to the theme song from fame & that was semi understandable but in 2005 when her song 'Traveling Thru' lost to whatever that garbage it was up against was you could've knocked me over with a feather....Dolly deserves the best song Oscar this year! From here to the moon and back is a beautifully written testament to her husband Carl dean of nearly 50 years and her vocals are unmatched....the scene in joyful noise where she sang it with her grandson and reminisced of her late husband brought tears to the eyes of so many...if she I not at LEAST nominated I will lose so much respect for the academy

• Natasha Ramy | Sun Dec 30 00:42:49 EST 2012Reply

  Though I love Mumford and Sons, Suddenly was astounding! Hugh Jackman sang it beautifully as well as emotionally! If this doesn't win, I might cry.

• Lis | Sat Dec 29 14:13:30 EST 2012Reply

  SKYFALLLLLL , Love this song is amazing, mesmerizing, sexy

• Carmine | Sat Dec 29 10:29:41 EST 2012Reply

  I hope that Ancora qui will have its well deserved award. The song is so mesmerizing, melting. The beautiful voice of Elisa merged with the magnificent and intimate music by Ennio Morricone creates something so touching that words aren't able to describe it properly. Is like travelling through time and space without even moving.
  Another well appreciated surprise, to me, would be the stunning Breath Of Life by Florence And The Machine. Haunting, epic, amazing!

• Calvin Candie | Wed Dec 26 15:40:47 EST 2012Reply

  "Who Did That to You?" by John Legend. He had my curiosity, but now he has my attention.

• T-DOG | Wed Dec 26 04:00:34 EST 2012Reply

  There is so much great music in Django Unchained. Im surprised some of its songs are not higher up on the list.

• Jahan | Tue Dec 25 10:29:49 EST 2012Reply

  It is such a shame that the lonely mountain is not being considered! Fine, the singer was horrible, but the lyrics and the score was wonderful. It just enhanced the magic of the movie instead of just being played with the end credits

• John | Sun Jan 06 17:36:15 EST 2013

  What are you talking about? Neil Finn is a good singer. And he sounded great on this song.

• Brent | Mon Dec 24 04:16:25 EST 2012Reply

  Anything Made Of Paper is the most heartfelt song I've heard in quite some time.My winner!

• Matt | Sun Dec 23 23:29:09 EST 2012Reply

  http://music-mix.ew.com/2012/11/20/bill-carter-johnny-depp-support-west-memphis-three-with-anything-made-of-paper-hear-it-here-exclusive/
  
  Bill Carter is practically the greatest songwriter you have never heard of. His songs have been covered by Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Robert Palmer, Patti Griffin, The Counting Crows, Brian Setzer, The Derailers, Waylon Jennings... and hundreds more. He is the heart and soul of Austin, Tx. His knew cd "Unknown" will be coming out in January.
  The heartfelt track "Anything Made Of Paper" features longtime friend Johnny Depp on guitar .
  Depp sets the mood with this statement.... “In this track, such barbaric limitations are turned into a thing of beauty and poetry, emulating the way in which Damien and Lorri persevered and ultimately triumphed out from the savagery interminably imposed upon them.”

• David | Sun Dec 23 07:37:16 EST 2012Reply

  I think Hunger Games deserves a shot with Safe & Sound. It's such a good song and it's a new sound from Taylor Swift.

• Bruce Wayne | Fri Dec 21 23:48:53 EST 2012Reply

  how about "A Thousand Years" By Christina Perri? From "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2".

• Sadie | Sun Dec 30 22:25:46 EST 2012

  It's inelegible because it's actually a thousand years pt. 2. It's a rework of the same song from BD part 1, therefore it's not original.

• gab | Thu Dec 20 09:00:44 EST 2012Reply

  I hope it will win "Ancora qui", Ennio Morricone&Elisa. Great song, Elisa has a great voice. About Morricone: they gave him the Academy Honorary Award in 2006 but he deserves the Oscar he never won for all the beautiful songs he made in his whole.

• janet | Wed Dec 19 03:06:27 EST 2012Reply

  Anyone heard "Snake Eyes" by The Milk Carton Kids from the movie PROMISED LAND?

• Duane | Wed Dec 19 01:34:37 EST 2012Reply

  Yes! Omg so Skyfall IS elligible. Scared me there Academy

• John | Tue Dec 18 18:28:23 EST 2012Reply

  Surprised that "Safe and Sound" by Taylor Swift and The Civil Wars wasn't qualified

• Tricia | Sat Jan 05 15:31:03 EST 2013

  Me too! "Safe and Sound" is an amazing song that completely captures the mood of The Hunger Games. Would have loved to see them perform it on the Oscars just like this... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2VG21x6R78

• Janet Cohen | Tue Dec 18 10:24:07 EST 2012Reply

  LOVE, just LOVE "Voodoo" by XX Bottom from "Hallowe'en Party."
  Should move way up on your list!!!

• Tuigim | Sun Dec 16 01:28:31 EST 2012Reply

  Where's This Gift by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova?

• Randall | Wed Dec 26 01:52:23 EST 2012

  I agree. Such a heart-felt song. It absolutely deserves to be on the list, regardless of whether or not the movie is nominated for anything else.

• Mack | Sat Dec 15 22:41:19 EST 2012Reply

  where is "Pi's Lullaby" from Life of Pi?

• Jan | Fri Dec 14 21:41:47 EST 2012Reply

  Oh My Goodness! Nashville treasure Vodoo, featured in Halloween Party, is an OSCAR contender! It's the real deal - Nashville sound PLUS! Congratulations to co-writers Bruce Michael Miller and CJ Watson, and also to Forest Miller and Donna Britton, and to producer Linda Palmer! WOW!

• linda | Mon Dec 17 00:49:01 EST 2012

  Thank you Jan. We are so proud of this "Voodoo" team. Spellbinding...

• Ivan | Fri Dec 14 21:33:22 EST 2012Reply

  Is it just me or does it seem like its like 1 person talking about voodoo over and over again with different names...

• Linda | Mon Dec 17 00:53:05 EST 2012

  I know it's hard to believe that some unknown song has so many fans that would post for it. But then again, you didn't get 1,100 texts in one day, Halloween 2012, for new fans of the music. Take a listen to a raw performance at the world famous Bluebird Cafe in Nashville and see if you don't feel a little bit differently...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zksRZt6ILHE

• Mark Cardone | Sun Dec 16 13:22:06 EST 2012

  Hello Ivan, Carol, Joe, Bob and Jim...
  Rather than question the Fans of "Voodoo" Please take a moment of your time and see for yourself. You can hear the complete song at :
  https://soundcloud.com/shadow-mountain-music/06-voodoo-mp3?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=email&utm_content=https://soundcloud.com/shadow-mountain-music/06-voodoo-mp3
  
  You can also check out the blog from Clayton Davis posted today.
  http://www.awardscircuit.com/?post_type=oscar-prediction-pag&p=19340
  
  "Halloween Party" is a small indie movie with 28 original songs. We are very proud that one of them is in the mix with all of the multi-million dollar budget movies.
  
  Mark Cardone executive producer Halloween Party

• Carol | Fri Dec 14 21:36:13 EST 2012

  Joe bob Jim and Ivan are absolutely right

• Joe | Fri Dec 14 21:35:20 EST 2012

  Yes I agree with all of the above.

• Bob | Fri Dec 14 21:34:40 EST 2012

  On my god you're a genius I completely agree with Jim and Ivan

• Jim | Fri Dec 14 21:34:01 EST 2012

  You're absolutely right I agree with you

• Janis Blank | Fri Dec 14 21:06:37 EST 2012Reply

  The theme from Luna Escondita is a contender. It is called Luna Nascosta and is sung by a wonderful group of 3 singers from Italy called Il Volo. They have the most amazing voices and make this beautiful song even more beautiful. Please have a listen. You can find it on You Tube. I guarantee you won't be disappointed.

• Linda Carr | Sun Jan 06 17:29:17 EST 2013

  Yep. Definitely a beautiful song, beautifully sung, and part of the sound track of the movie it was written for. Real music, very romantic! Hope it gets a nomination, at least.

• Gary Istok | Thu Dec 20 13:07:47 EST 2012

  Voodoo..... Shmoodoo... blues is about right.... the screeching alone gave me heartburn... and I felt pretty blue after listening to that...
  
  Now for some very pleasant soothing music I have to agree with Luna Escondita (Hidden Moon). The velvety voices of the guys in that song are as pure as silk... very very nice to listen to...

• Deborah D. | Fri Dec 14 17:05:06 EST 2012Reply

  Wow! Just listened to Voodoo again and I'm thinking -- this has to be at the top of the list -- bluesy and rock and soul all rolled into one stick-with-you song.

• Donna B. | Fri Dec 14 16:47:46 EST 2012Reply

  http://youtu.be/zksRZt6ILHE
  
  Have you seen the footage of VOODOO from Halloween Party? This song is AWESOME!

• June Walker | Fri Dec 14 16:33:11 EST 2012Reply

  VOODOO by Bruce Michael Williams has me rocking. I just can't get it out of my head and my feet.

• Carol Hagen | Fri Dec 14 10:10:30 EST 2012Reply

  I’ve heard VOODOO by Bruce Michael Miller and CJ Watson is an OSCAR contender. Hell, yeah! This theme rocks! It’s the perfect combination of Nashville rockin’ blues, superior guitar licks and soulful vocals. It’s the perfect theme music to draw the audience into an off the wall good time movie. VOODOO rushes through your veins, grabs your heart and throbs in your ears while leaving a wide open grin from ear to ear. Even OSCAR won’t stand still when he hears VOODOO; hand that golden boy a towel to mop his sweaty brow. Vote for VOODOO – often and without hesitation.

• Jamie | Fri Dec 14 00:44:03 EST 2012Reply

  I'd love to see the song "Voodoo" up there!

• Mary | Fri Dec 14 00:11:31 EST 2012Reply

  I really hope Voodoo gets up there! I absolutely love it, & the entire soundtrack. We hear so much of Adele, Katy & Hugh Jackman everywhere, that it would be so refreshing to see an underdog make it into the big leagues. Great indy film, too:)

• Patricia | Thu Dec 13 22:35:06 EST 2012Reply

  VOODOO... rocks with swampy sophistication.

• Jess | Sun Dec 16 14:36:21 EST 2012

  STAHP! Ohmygod stop mentioning Voodoo! STAHP IT!

• Manny | Thu Dec 13 18:27:50 EST 2012Reply

  Voodoo... maybe because I like underdogs or maybe because I want to believe that Rock and Roll isn't dead after all. Mostly, though, I think it's because I'm sick of plain vanilla music that compromises and has less than 100% commitment in the performance. I love this song, warts and all!

• Christopher Clad | Thu Dec 13 16:33:31 EST 2012Reply

  In agreement with Wendy, "Voodoo", is well worth a listen, at least once if not more. I highly reccomend the movie,"Halloween Party", as well, lots of fun !

• wendy | Thu Dec 13 16:29:46 EST 2012Reply

  Interesting most of the picks are from larger films with bigger (i.e. well known cast etc.). Not surprised. I would consider and perhaps challenge the viewers/listeners to consider the smaller independent movies and their incredible music and songs.
  Check out this oscar contender: "VOODOO" from the movie "Halloween Party". Give it a listen.

• Bruce | Thu Dec 13 16:28:00 EST 2012Reply

  Please check out Voodoo before you decide. This is a labor of love that has a sparkle that deserves to be seen and enjoyed..the big PR machines and studios have millions to push their agendas..we have $32.50 and a bunch of big hearted, big time dreamers. here's the link to the song.http://www.prlog.org/12042040-halloween-partys-sexy-rockin-voodoo-in-oscar-best-song-race-against-major-studios.html

• Linda | Thu Dec 13 16:45:17 EST 2012

  Dang Bruce! Now we only have $27.34. Anyway, Christopher, Wendy and the rest are right. For a insanely small indie film, there are a lot of huge dreamers and music lovers around the world rooting for "Voodoo". For crying out loud...we got over 1,100 fans on Jango on Halloween day alone from this music. That says something!

• michael | Thu Dec 13 15:44:18 EST 2012Reply

  Have you heard "Voodoo"? it is an independent song by independent musicians, on the soundtrack for the independent movie "Halloween Party". It is an Oscar contender and is definitely worthy of bring home the prize . Give it a listen. You will not be disappointed. Great guitar, great vocals, great song. Despite the resources available to the big wigs, only independent artist can bring this kind of energy and chemistry.See the attached link.
  soundcloud.com/shadow-mountain-music/sets/oscar-contender-voodoo-from
  This song is an Oscar winner.

• Linda | Thu Dec 13 16:00:08 EST 2012

  Well said Michael :) They don't make this kind of music any more...which is sad. My hope...
  vote VOODOO!!!!

• Fintan | Thu Dec 13 14:24:14 EST 2012Reply

  Did Bon Jovis song from Stand Up Guys make it in the category...

• Gigi | Thu Dec 13 11:42:58 EST 2012Reply

  from my blog post yesterday...in response to "Voodoo" making it onto this list! "They (the Majors and miniMajors) are all bright and shiny, sparkling like tinsel from an angelic realm of blessed-among-the-Gods-of-Movie -Making....while off to the side, in the dust of their parade, if you squint and wish to find them...are the underdogs, the "no-budget" INDIES who hocked their cars, jewelery, and homes, to bring their vision to life. The starving artists....a gang of rowdies and eccentric characters one and all, who do not know how to quit as they rally others to help usher their dreams into the stark light of center-stage entertainment. These Indies are beyond grassroots, they are the soil those roots grow in - they have made it onto the toughest playing field - utilizing one unstoppable resource - their will to succeed !..." ~ "Voodoo" (from Halloween Party) is an incredible gem & rockin success story - this is what we thrive on :-)

• michael | Thu Dec 13 15:45:36 EST 2012

  My sentiments, exactly. Plus those above.

• TropicHeatStudios.com | Thu Dec 13 12:06:56 EST 2012

  complete blog post at our blog about Indie Artists - by Gigi / CEO - Tropic Heat Studios

• Linda | Thu Dec 13 11:47:05 EST 2012

  Hallelujah!

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• Film Fan | Mon Dec 10 21:02:33 EST 2012Reply

  It is a big stretch but it would be great to see Buffalo by Alt-J which was in Silver Linings Playbook.

• Antonio Ruiz | Fri Dec 07 20:53:06 EST 2012Reply

  Amazing song "Luna Nascosta" sang by IL VOLO from the Motion Picture "Hidden Moon". Music by Oscar winner for Il Postino, Luis Bacalov.

• Tony | Fri Dec 07 00:44:25 EST 2012Reply

  FYC - "With my hands" Frankenweenie. Kimbra & Damian Taylor

• Carl | Mon Dec 03 17:01:50 EST 2012Reply

  Snow White and The Huntsman has an original song called "Gone" which is absolutely sweeping. Listen to it, I actually had to shazam it from the theater.

• Waya | Mon Dec 03 19:29:45 EST 2012

  YES. GONE gives me goosebumps. < 3

• Irvin | Tue Nov 27 07:29:45 EST 2012Reply

  Don't forget "Everybody Needs a Best Friend" from "Ted" co-written by Oscar host Seth MacFarlane!

• Linda | Mon Nov 26 03:57:50 EST 2012Reply

  Check DREAM BIG from the indi Movie CROOKED ARROWS.great Song deserves to be nominated

• Arthur | Thu Nov 22 17:46:38 EST 2012Reply

  "Mesmerized" from "The Paperboy" is a very good option i think Mariah has the chance now if the movie is well promoted

• Andrea | Wed Nov 21 16:11:51 EST 2012Reply

  Dull Tool stands a much better shot than people are giving credit for.

• Drake | Tue Nov 20 14:32:05 EST 2012Reply

  You forgot "LADIES OF TAMPA", as performed by Matthew McConaughey, which absolutely deserves to be nominated.

• Sadie | Fri Nov 16 23:49:52 EST 2012Reply

  Adele's song is inelegible, because it samples the original Bond theme. Which is a shame, because it's easily the best of the bunch. Plus she has that combination of critical acclaim and comercial appeal that seems to translate so well for movies with the academy members.

• Cruella | Thu Jan 03 06:06:06 EST 2013

  Umm no it isn't ineligible. It will be nominated and will win.

• Ann | Sun Nov 11 11:46:28 EST 2012Reply

  Mariah Carey could be a very good option with the song from The Paperboy "Mesmerized", although it's not even mentioned here, it's a very good choice since the Academy ignored the "Right to Dream". Dolly Parton for sure, Adele samples the theme and I doubt it