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The '''"Songs of Freedom and Captivity"''' were hymn-like pieces of narrative music sung by the [[Ood]], around the time of their great struggle on the [[Ood Sphere]] for liberation from [[ | The '''"Songs of Freedom and Captivity"''' were hymn-like pieces of narrative music sung by the [[Ood]], around the time of their great struggle on the [[Ood Sphere]] for liberation from [[human]] exploitation. Because of the complex nature of Ood song, however, it was not clear that they were actually separate songs, but rather one long story. | ||
[[Tenth Doctor|The Doctor]] could hear what might be called the "Song of Captivity" from the moment he arrived on the planet, but [[Donna Noble]] and other Humans could not. Donna asked for the Doctor to allow her to hear it, but then could not bear its aching sadness. | [[Tenth Doctor|The Doctor]] could hear what might be called the "Song of Captivity" from the moment he arrived on the planet, but [[Donna Noble]] and other Humans could not. Donna asked for the Doctor to allow her to hear it, but then could not bear its aching sadness. | ||
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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." | 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. | 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. | ||
[[Category: Songs]] | [[Category: Songs]] | ||
