Songs of Freedom and Captivity: Difference between revisions

* The song was never named within the narrative.

* Composed by [[Murray Gold]], and voiced by counter-tenor [[Mark Chambers (counter tenor)|Mark Chambers]], "Song of Freedom" is heard several times during [[Series 4 (Doctor Who)|Series 4]]. It is first heard during ''[[Planet of the Ood (TV story)|Planet of the Ood]]''. The lyrics in the song are [[Latin]].

* Murray Gold has stated that the [[Ood]]'s songs are heard in Latin because [[The Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]] [[translation circuit|translated them]] from "Classical Ood" to the language closest in style and spirit. Some lyrics and translations were also given: <ref> http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/s4/episodes/?episode=s4_03&action=factfile </ref>

* In ''[[Journey's End (TV story)|Journey's End]]'' an orchestral version with a full choir was heard during the sequence in which the [[Tenth Doctor]] and his companions use [[the Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]] to restore the [[Earth]] to its original location. The vocals were sung by the [[Crouch End Festival Chorus]]. While the first version is heard by the characters, this version does not appear to be heard by them. Therefore it is not considered diegetic, or "in-universe".

* Both versions of "Song of Freedom" are included in the Series 4 soundtrack CD issued in late 2008; the ''Planet of the Ood'' version as part of a medley entitled "Songs of Captivity and Freedom", and the ''Journey's End'' version on its own. In his liner notes Gold indicates that the arrangement used for ''Journey's End'' was influenced by the famous John Lennon recording "Give Peace a Chance."

* A full-orchestral version was also performed at the close of the [[Doctor Who at the Proms (2008)|2008 ''Doctor Who at the Proms'']] concert.

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